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Fish can quickly evolve to get more benefit from the protection offered by marine protected areas, according to research from the University of British Columbia.

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MPAs, which include marine reserves, sanctuaries, parks, and no-take zones, are areas designated to protect marine species and habitats from both global and local threats...a new global study demonstrates that widespread lack of personnel and funds are preventing MPAs from reaching their full pot

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A scientific publication that has just come out on “Opportunities and constraints for implementing integrated land–sea management on islands,” by authors STACY D. JUPITER , AMELIA WENGER, CARISSA J .

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The entire Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) has been declared as an “area to be avoided” (ATBA) by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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The survival of the Great Barrier Reef hinges on urgent moves to cut global warming because nothing else will protect coral from the coming cycle of mass bleaching events, new research has found.

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A river in New Zealand has become the first landmark in the world to be recognised as a living entity, after a 170-year battle.

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Each part of the world faces specific vulnerabilities to climate change and has different opportunities to mitigate the effects and build resilience in the 21st century. With the ratification of the Paris Agreement, many countries have acceded to act in combatting climate change.

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A project to strengthen the operational and financial sustainability of Jamaica’s national system of protected areas is being hailed as a success after six years of implementation.

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 We are pleased to draw your attention to this short course training opportunity, available February - March 2018.

We would appreciate if you could indicate at least two suitable Candidates by Tuesday 14th March 2017.

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