Fiji reaffirms leadership in sustainable ocean management

Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable ocean management and the protection of marine ecosystems as it continues to lead regional efforts in tuna conservation. Read more here.

Concerns as ‘vulnerable’ turtle spotted in sea

Wildlife experts have urged people to report sightings of loggerhead turtles after one was spotted in the sea off the South West coast. Read more here.

Australia’s marine havens on track for ‘extreme’ conditions by 2040

Even Australia’s most protected marine sanctuaries are on course to experience extreme ocean conditions within the next two decades, according to new research that paints a stark picture for the nation’s marine biodiversity. Read more here.

Scientists call for stronger action to save Indonesia’s vanishing seagrass meadows

Marine experts at the Indonesian Seagrass Symposium in Bali warned that seagrass ecosystems — vital for carbon storage, biodiversity and coastal protection — remain largely overlooked in national policy and conservation efforts. Read more here.

Restoring Asia’s coral reefs for marine conservation

The project, known as ‘The Big Build’, saw partners from government, NGOs, business and local communities work side by side to install a 2,500m² reef and outplant 30,000 corals in the heart of the Coral Triangle, a nature-rich area of tropical waters in Southeast Asia. Read more here.