Record number of whales sighted along NSW coast during annual migration census
A record number of whales have been sighted migrating up the New South Wales coast during the annual census.
US and Tanzania agree to combat blast fishing
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The new development comes at the time when the two nations hatch initiatives to address effects of global warming and climate change.
Pacific welcomes adoption of High Seas Treaty by UN
The world is another step closer to protecting 30 percent of the ocean after the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty was adopted by the United Nations in New York.
Marine protected areas improve health, wealth of nearby communities
A new study led by the SERC shows that limiting human activity in parts of the ocean can improve the health of marine environments as well as the well being of nearby coastal communities.
Nature conservancy extends protection of coastal land in Prospect area reserve
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has purchased for protection 14 hectares of undisturbed coastal habitat, barrens and rocky coastline along a popular hiking trail near Halifax.