Marine conservation group claims damage to seabeds is a ‘national scandal’

The charity Open Seas accused Scottish ministers of continuing to allow ‘destructive’ fishing practices to be carried out in protected areas. Read more here.

Greece’s island of Alonissos a model for marine conservation

The Greek island of Alonissos has emerged as a global model for marine conservation, thanks to its pioneering efforts to protect marine biodiversity in the Aegean Sea. Read more here.

To conserve ocean life, marine reserves need to protect species that move around

This summer, many Americans will visit national parks and wildlife refuges in hope of seeing wild animals, such as bison on the Plains or alligators in the Everglades. Creating protected areas that forbid or manage activities like hunting is an important tool for protecting wildlife. Read more here.

Ocean Week promotes marine conservation

Ocean Week Brunei, in collaboration with the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, is set to officially kick off, marking the beginning of a two-month initiative aimed at promoting marine awareness, education, conservation and tourism. Read more here.

Sea otters to get another chance in Oregon and Northern California

The disappearance of kelp forests is widely felt here; gray whales have changed their foraging patterns, and the red abalone fishery in Northern California closed after swarms of urchins and warming waters destroyed more than 90% of the kelp forests there. Read more here.