Global study demonstrates benefits of marine protected areas to recreational fisheries

The research provides the first global assessment of the benefits of MPAs. “Trophy-size” refers to fish that are exceptionally long or heavy and are considered a rare, prized catch. Read more here.

How islanders are saving their Indian Ocean coral reef

Under threat from climate change, overfishing and other human activity, the islanders faced losing their livelihoods and the prospect of moving away altogether. Read more here.

Cyprus pioneers coral conservation project in the Med

Floating nurseries have produced “good results” with around 100 different species of coral, said Rinkevich, of the National Institute of Oceanography in Haifa. Read more here.

AI powered underwater vehicles are helping to transform marine conservation

Advanced, artificial intelligence-powered autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are set to revolutionize marine conservation. Read more here.

Conservation collides with local rights in fight over Chagos Islands

Evicted local people say marine protected area around Indian Ocean archipelago is a colonial imposition. Read more here.