‘Ocean darkening’ a cause for concern: Scientists

The process, known as “ocean darkening”, occurs when changes to the ocean’s upper most level reduce the depth at which sunlight can travel. Read more here.

Chagos Islands and the world’s will to defend the ocean

As the United Kingdom prepares to hand over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, we’re not just witnessing a routine legal transition – we’re watching a global stress test of conservation integrity. Read more here.

Fiji steps up marine protection

Fiji’s maritime security forces are strengthening their role in supporting the government in achieving its marine conservation goals. Read more here.

US federal cuts threaten international ocean science and diplomacy

These developments are undermining the ocean science and multilateral cooperation that are essential for marine conservation, sustainable resource management and climate resilience globally. Read more here.

Cyprus lags behind on marine protection goals, says French ambassador

A roundtable discussion held by the French embassy in Nicosia revealed that Cyprus protects only 18 per cent of its marine area, falling short of the international target of 30 per cent. Read more here.