Commonwealth incubator announces funding for ocean sustainability projects
The projects are being implemented in Barbados, Kenya, Kiribati, and Seychelles. They address a spectrum of marine conservation challenges, from plastic pollution reduction to coastal fisheries, blue carbon, monitoring and mapping. Read more here.
All woman crew of marine scientists rowing 5K KM non stop for ocean conservation
The all-woman ‘Salty Science’ crew is taking part in the World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic 2023, where teams row without stopping and without support from San Sebastian de La Gomera in The Canary Islands to Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua. Read more here.
Northern sea otter pup rescued in Alaska finds new home in Shedd Aquarium
After being rehabilitated, fed and healed, the tiny otter—barely over a month old—began a cross-country trip to his new home in Chicago. Read more here.
COP28 secures over $186 million in commitments for climate action
This substantial financial backing underscores the vital role of nature in achieving the Paris agreement role. Read more here.
Researchers give Yellow River Delta’s sea grass beds in Shandong a helping hand
Dozens of workers walked back and forth along the shore in the city’s Kenli district, gathering Japanese eelgrass seeds to be sown next spring. Read more here.