The US gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribe

More than 4,500 square miles of ocean will soon be protected by the federal government off the Central California coast. The Biden administration is creating a new national marine sanctuary, which will be the third largest in the U.S. Read more here.

Southeast marine parks management proposes ocean protection boosts

The federal government is moving to boost protections for marine life in Australia’s south-east oceans with new restrictions on oil and gas projects and fishing. Read more here.

Australia: Scientists challenge Australia’s ocean protection claims

Grand claims made by the Australian government this week that it was on track to protect more ocean territory than ‘any other country on Earth’ have been challenged by the country’s scientific community which suggests the reality places that coverage on a far smaller scale. Read more here.

Two dead whales wash ashore in Long Island beach

Two Minke whales have turned up dead, triggering concern about the causes, according to state officials and environmental groups. Read more here.

Can we protect ocean ecosystems and support thriving fishing and ocean energy industries too?

Microplastics, industrial pollution, destructive fishing practices and rising water temperatures due to climate change, among other stressors, are contributing to the accelerating uncertainty faced by the world’s oceans, including those around Ireland. Read more here.