New Papua New Guinea study to assess health of coral reefs

The expedition study is a partnership between National Geographic Pristine Seas, Papua New Guinea’s Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). The research team consists of national and international scientists. Read more here.

Sea turtles nest in South-Central Vietnam marine protected area for the first time in 2 years

The management board of Hon Cau Marine Protected Area in Tuy Phong District, Binh Thuan Province, south-central Vietnam, announced that its patrol team recently discovered a sea turtle egg nest, possibly from the rare hawksbill turtle, marking the first sighting of this species laying eggs in the area in two years. Read more here.

Marine Protected Areas Day celebrates ocean conservation efforts

The inaugural Marine Protected Areas Day, celebrated in August, highlights these areas’ importance. MPAs are designated regions of the coastline or ocean where human activities are regulated to conserve natural resources, benefiting both people and nature. Read more here.

Experts say marine law enforcement can revolutionize marine conservation, create jobs and feed millions

In a recent Blue Dialogues webinar series, convened by the Commonwealth Blue Charter programme, experts from the Marine Action Partnership in The Bahamas expressed the view that strengthened marine law enforcement could hold the key to revolutionising marine conservation. Read more here.

Shining a light on China’s sea turtle conservation efforts in South China Sea

The journey of a sea turtle to lay its eggs is a grueling and treacherous one. From the moment she emerges from the ocean, she must navigate the sandy beach, avoiding predators and human disturbances along the way. Read more here.