Sea turtles spotted in Nha Trang Bay for the first time in years

According to officials, sea turtles have historically been present in Nha Trang Bay. One notable example was a female turtle that nested on Tre Isle in 2009. Unfortunately, a subsequent decline in the marine environment forced turtles to leave for more suitable habitats. Read more here.

1.8 million hectares of coral reef to receive new Blue Finance funding

Around 1.8 million hectares of coral reef ecosystems across Indonesia, the Philippines, Tanzania, and Cabo Verde will be among the first to benefit from a newly established impact loan from the Investment teams behind BNP Paribas and Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas. Read more here.

Urgent action needed to stem UK crab and lobster declines

The Marine Conservation Society has called upon the UK Government to address the continued and increasing threat to crab and lobster populations following this season’s update to the Good Fish Guide. Read more here.

Participants make an impact on marine conservation

Despite chilly temperatures and persistent rain, the Bryanston Country Club hosted a successful Wild Impact fundraising event, uniting more than 80 passionate participants to raise funds for Ocean Without Borders. Read more here.

Plenty more fish in the sea? This depends on conservation efforts

The international research team used survey data to estimate fish abundance on 2,600 tropical reef locations. Fish biomass is an important indicator of the health of coral reefs. Read more here.