The Bahamas to refinance debt to protect its turquoise waters

It is the fifth such debt-for-nature swap in the world, with the Bahamian government signing the deal with The Nature Conservancy, the Inter-American Development Bank and other financial partners. Read more here.

Emperor penguin gus returns to ocean after Australia visit

The hefty fella made headlines when he waddled onto Ocean Beach on November 1, stunning locals who were not accustomed to such visitors. Read more here.

Bay of Biscay fishing closure demonstrates impact on dolphin conservation

The fishing closure, aimed at reducing bycatch—where dolphins and other marine animals are unintentionally caught in fishing nets—has shown immediate positive effects on local dolphin populations. Read more here.

Protecting 2.6% of oceans could prevent deadly whale ship collisions: Study

Ship strikes are a leading threat to large whales, with global shipping routes overlapping 92% of their habitats, a new study finds. Read more here.

West Africa joins global effort for conservation, innovation to drive maritime industry

As the world shifts focus to marine sustainability, West Africa is set to join the global movement, driving conservation and innovation in the maritime industry. Read more here.