Manta rays and sharks are in danger of dying out

In the second session of the Balearic Marine Biodiversity Conservation Conference held in Palma on November 14, marine biologists and conservationists discussed the urgent need to protect sharks and manta rays in the Balearic Islands. Read more here.

Lack of fishing prohibitions in ‘grey zone’ could pose risk for right whales, expert says

One marine conservation expert has questions about the efforts on the part of Fisheries and Oceans after North Atlantic right whales were detected in the Bay of Fundy in recent weeks, including in an area where both Canadian and American fishermen catch lobster. Read more here.

How the state of our oceans is intrinsically linked to human health

Once a government declares a marine protected area, you usually can’t live in it, fish, build a beach resort, start a fish farm or drill for oil in it. The rules vary from place to place, but the idea is to allow nature to flourish by limiting human activity as much as possible. Read more here.

West Afica joins global efforts for ocean conservation: ECOP Africa shines as Ocean Tribute Award winner

The world’s leading water sports trade fair, BOOT Düsseldorf 2025, is set to host more than 1,500 exhibitors from over 100 countries during its highly anticipated nine-day exhibition from January 18 to 26 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Read more here.

IUCN and ODISEA partner for ocean conservation solutions in the Western Indian Ocean

IUCN will be partnering with the ODISEA expedition to explore and protect biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean, IUCN’s Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office announced at the COP29 in Baku today. Read more here.