Over 60 nations ratify first legally binding treaty to protect high seas marine life

Over sixty countries have ratified the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement ahead of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, heralding a new era for protection of international waters. Read more here.

The only marine paradise where 75% of Earth’s coral species still thrive

No other destination on Earth can claim such overwhelming marine supremacy. From tiny pygmy seahorses to massive manta rays, Raja Ampat stands as the only place where Pacific and Indian Ocean currents converge to create unparalleled underwater abundance that marine biologists call “the crown jewel of coral biodiversity.” Read more here.

Historic UN treaty heralds new era for ocean conservation

A major milestone for ocean conservation has been reached as the landmark Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) is set to enter into force. Read more here.

Dangerous jellyfish species spotted of Welsh beaches

More than 300 mauve stingers, or palagia noctiluca, were recorded off an Anglesey beach last week, as well as other locations as far south as Pembrokeshire. Read more here.

Key oceans treaty crosses threshold to come into force

The High Seas Treaty received its 60th ratification by Morocco on Friday, meaning that it will now take effect from January. Read more here.