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In 8 Billion Angels, a new documentary about the rising population, experts explain how it will be those consuming less who will face the worst consequences...It’s a film about the connection between climate change and overpopulation, demonstrated through the intersection between human geography

Mangroves and seagrasses grow in many places along the coasts of the world, and these 'blue forests' constitute an important environment for a large number of animals...However, the plant-covered coastal zones do not only attract animals but also microplastics, a new study shows.

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) could support transformative change in environmental sustainability—to address major societal challenges, including the climate crisis—according to a new paper from Oxford researchers.

Some countries and major non-governmental organizations are promoting the ‘30 by 30’ campaign to ‘protect and conserve’ at least 30 percent of the planet – including the ocean – by 2030.

Recognizing the increasing urgency of addressing unsustainable fishing, the second OIC Challenge, launched in March 2021, seeks innovative solutions that address one or more of the SDG 14 targets.

Island communities in the Mariana Islands have a closer connection to the ocean than many parts of the world. For thousands of years, the CHamoru people have relied heavily upon the ocean and land for survival.

The Federal Government is to make an additional $100-million available to manage ocean habitats and coastal environments and, it says, contribute to the fight against climate change.

World Tuna Day from a professional and personal perspective by *Francisco Blaha, tuna expert, scientist and institutional fisheries advisor. Recent years have seen a power shift, with Pacific Islands Nations gaining greater control and revenue returns from their Tuna fisheries.

This 3.5 minute video reports on efforts to protect Palau’s National Marine Sanctuary now that foreign fishing fleets have left the area. Bernadette Carreon reports on progress and Richard Brooks videos and produces this special report on World Tuna Day.

While the Vanuatu Government is trying to establish the Ministry of Fisheries, Ocean and Maritime Affairs, people on the small island of Pele in North of Efate have proven that people cannot only survive on land resources but also marine resources.