World leaders met on France’s Atlantic coast Friday to discuss protecting the planet’s oceans from threats such as overfishing and plastic pollution, and finding fairer ways to manage the seas...French President Emmanuel Macron initiated the three-day summit in the port city of Brest with the sup
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has called on all States to play their part when it comes to maintaining the health of the ocean.
Education needs to be one of the key pillars for action by countries across the world to better protect the seas and oceans from damaging climate change, said the head of the UN Scientific, Educational, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Thursday. “If we want to protect the ocean better, we mu
The third OIC Call for Proposals launched on 10 February 2022 and closes on 09 April 2022. The Blue Economy concept is increasingly recognized as an opportunity for coastal communities and nations to realize enhanced social and economic benefits from the sustainable utilization of their ocean and
World leaders are under pressure to conclude years of talks on an agreement to protect open oceans that help sustain life on Earth, cover almost half the planet and currently fall under no country's laws.
A new study led by University of Hawai’i at Manoa looked at the life cycles of ocean fish and how they get from the ocean to the dinner table. This study provided key insight into conservation and management of the surrounding waters. During their study, the university brought together experts in
The rising global Omicron cases have forced the postponement of Our Ocean Conference in Palau from February to April 13 to 14. President Surangel Whipps Jr.
Three local NGOs, Te Ipukarea Society, Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau and Cook Islands Voyaging Society, all came together at Tamarind House to share experiences from the voyages. A range of marine related issues were discussed including industrial fisheries, microplastics found in the ocean and the imminent
Hundreds of kilometres from shore, and covering two-thirds of the Earth's surface, the high seas are a world that few of us will ever see. After more than a year in the field, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Urbina concluded: "There are few remaining frontiers on our planet.
The Tongan Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020, a multi-million dollar facility built with assistance from the government of UAE, was officially handed over to Tonga's Ambassador, ahead of the official opening of the world expo next week.