Canada designates largest marine protected zone

Canada said Thursday it had designated the country’s largest marine protected zone off the coast of Vancouver, as it moves to shield a third of its oceans by the end of the decade. Read more here.

Antalya breaks 30-year sea turtle nesting record

The beach, renowned as one of Europe’s top 10, saw its 153rd nest this season, surpassing the previous high of 151 nests set in 2018. Read more here.

Expanding marine reserves will redistribute global fishing effort

A new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, led by researchers from UC Santa Barbara, aims to understand how the expansion of marine protected areas (MPAs) will affect global fishing effort — a measure of fishing activity or intensity. Read more here.

Rare whale found on beach could provide wealth of data for experts

The creature washed up on a South Island beach is thought to be a spade-toothed whale, which has never been seen alive in the wild. Read more here.

Speakers, tours and art show highlights first BlueArt Ocean Conservation Day

The inaugural BlueAct Ocean Conservation Day is coming to the Gibsons this weekend, a chance for residents to hear about the marine conservation work along the Sunshine Coast. Read more here.