Delaying ocean action further will see costs creep for Ireland

Fair Seas, the Irish environmental NGO focused on ocean advocacy, has said that the country’s 2026 budget will be a “key test” for the government’s commitment to Ireland’s seas, suggesting there’s a long way to go to expand its current protection measures. Read more here.

UK unveils plan to ban bottom trawling in more marine protected areas

Conservationists are celebrating a proposal from the UK government to ban bottom trawling in dozens more marine protected areas (MPAs). Read more here.

Charting whale ‘superhighways’ for conservation

A new digital platform, Blue Corridors, showcases 30 years of tracking data revealing global whale migrations and mounting threats from ships, fisheries and climate change. Read more here.

WA government announces long promised Exmouth Gulf Marine Park

The WA government says it will establish a marine park to protect the Exmouth Gulf — a globally significant biodiversity site adjacent to the Ningaloo Reef. Read more here.

Pattaya to issue sea walker permits to protect marine life

The new regulation aims to reduce environmental damage caused by unregulated underwater tourism, particularly to coral reefs and marine habitats. Read more here.