World coming up short on marine sanctuary pledge

A global target of having 30 percent of the oceans become protected areas by 2030 is looking more fragile than ever, with little progress and the US backing away, conservationists said. Read more here.

Fishers are the solution to ocean protection and not the problem

As the global community prepares to gather for the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, Fauna & Flora CEO Kristian Teleki considers a looming critical question: how do we protect the ocean and the billions who depend on it while avoiding solutions that push coastal communities to the margins? Read more here.

Marine artificial upwelling, problematic climate solution slow to advance

Long considered a potential marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR) method, artificial upwelling has more recently been coupled with seaweed farming to potentially soak up even more atmospheric CO2. Read more here.

Ocean Week Fundy is making waves in the community

Hosted by Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark and the Fundy Biosphere Region, it offers hands-on opportunities for communities to connect with their waters through learning and action. Read more here.

Green sea turtle ‘Dellora’ returns to Sanibel to become the first nester of the season

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s nighttime tagging team spotted her on the island’s east end, said Kelly Sloan, who coordinates the nonprofit foundation’s sea turtle program. Read more here.