Resilient corals found in extreme ocean temperatures

Through extensive research, published in the scientific journals Diversity and PeerJ, on marine biodiversity in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, the researchers have revealed extraordinary ecosystems, offering insights into coral resilience and adaptation. Read more here.

‘Life goes on’: Panama islanders relocated as sea level rises

Since Monday, residents have been packing and moving their belongings by boat to the Nuevo Carti (New Carti) settlement built for them by the government in the Guna Yala Indigenous region on Panama’s Caribbean coast. Read more here.

Celebrating World Oceans Day 2024: Uniting for ocean conservation

This year’s theme, “Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing,” emphasizes the urgent need for collective action to address the challenges facing our oceans and highlights innovative solutions to preserve marine biodiversity and promote sustainable use of ocean resources. Read more here.

Biden admin rolls out first of its kind ocean conservation plan, prioritizing Indigenous knowledge

This strategy — an approximately 18-page document written by the aforementioned organizations — calls for a “stronger, more unified and inclusive approach to ocean conservation,” per a press release from the Smithsonian. Read more here.

Asean, UNDP launch marine conservation project

With the theme Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate, the World Ocean Day celebration highlights the importance of restoring coastal and ocean ecosystems by creating strongly protected areas and developing science-based solutions at the local, national, and international levels, in line with the goals of Asean ENMAPS. Read more here.