How marine heatwaves are reshaping ocean ecosystems

Research from the University of Victoria has gone to new lengths to highlight how marine heatwaves can not only dramatically impact marine ecosystems but reshape ocean life as we know it, by offering a stark preview into the future of ocean warming. Read more here.

Artificial Intelligence for whale protection in Polynesia

Since 2017, the association OCEANIA has set out to study and protect the whales and dolphins of French Polynesia. Last Saturday, it presented an innovative project to Emmanuel Valls, Minister of Overseas Territories, blending technology and marine conservation: Ocean IA. Read more here.

Plans to enhance ocean conservation amid rising threats

Fiji’s marine ecosystems face increasing threats from climate change, overfishing, pollution, and coastal degradation, putting local livelihoods and food security at risk. Read more here.

Portugal ‘a world leader in ocean conservation’

Portugal has become a “world leader” in ocean conservation. This is the view of Tiago Pitta e Cunha, executive director of the Oceano Azul Foundation behind initiatives like the Gorringe Bank Marine Protected Area (MPA) and the moratorium on deep-sea mining. Read more here.

Greece to create 2 national parks

Greece will establish two new national marine parks – one in the Ionian Sea and another in the Southern Cyclades in the Aegean – as part of a major initiative to protect marine biodiversity and meet international conservation targets, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Monday. Read more here.