Alarm over oxygen-poor ‘dead zones’ on BC coast

The spectre of low-oxygen “dead zones” is surfacing along BC’s Central Coast, threatening the region’s rich marine ecosystems and fisheries. Read more here.

Anti-trawling blocks spark marine revival in Cambodia

Illegal trawlers have long threatened Cambodia’s coastal marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of small-scale fishers. But in a quiet corner of the Koh Sdach Archipelago, a community-led conservation effort is rising from the seabed. Read more here.

Communities are key to safeguarding Chile’s ocean

Solutions stem from grassroots innovation, Indigenous rights and effective protections, say participants of an ocean governance workshop organised by Dialogue Earth and FIMA. Read more here.

Mexico unveils marine, coastal environment assessment

The Mexican government presented the Marine and Coastal Environment Assessment for the South-Central Pacific Region, a technical document that will guide the country’s first national Policy on Seas and Coasts focused on ocean and biodiversity protection. Read more here.

US bans on certain foreign fish imports could help conserve marine mammals worldwide, experts say

The Trump administration set strict import bans on fisheries in more than 40 nations that do not meet standards for conserving marine mammals like whales and dolphins. Read more here.