Women on the frontlines of marine ecosystem protection in Zanzibar

On the coast and in waters off Pemba, Zanzibar, two women, Asha Juma Khamis and Asha Bakar Mtwana, are on a mission. As marine rangers of Blue Alliance PECCA, they patrol the North Pemba Channel Conservation Area (PECCA), to preserve the vibrant marine ecosystems that sustains their community. Read more here.

SeaTress unveils marine biodiversity credits at COP16, pioneering new ocean conservation funding model

At the COP16 Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia, SeaTrees made headlines by launching the world’s first marine biodiversity credits. This new funding model, called “Biodiversity Blocks,” aims to close the gap in conservation funding for marine ecosystems. Read more here.

Stuttering progress on 30×30 ocean protection

Progress towards an international target to protect nearly a third of the ocean by 2030 is faltering: much of the protection enacted so far is largely ineffective, and thousands more protected areas are needed. Read more here.

Protections account for nearly 10% of reef fish

The study was conducted at 2,600 reef locations, and the scientists have found that nearly 10% of the fish population owes its existence to current international protections. Read more here.

The struggle for survival: 20 images illustrating marine conservation

From overfishing to heavy boat traffic, human activities are having negative impacts on marine ecosystems and wildlife around the globe. Here’s a look at some of the issues facing the world’s oceans and waterways and the efforts being made for a positive change. Read more here.