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The Expand Papahānaumokuākea Coalition is asking President Obama to expand Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) from 50 nautical miles to the 200 nautical mile limit of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands exclusive economic zone (EEZ) with exception

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2002 adopted the first in a series of resolutions regarding the conservation of biodiversity in the deep sea.  Despite the considerable progress by some regional fishery management organisations, there remain significant gaps in the implemen

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19th PIRT annual meeting brings 'mana' to the table

Wielding the power of 'Mana' for effective biodiversity management in the Pacific islands was encouraged at the 19th Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation Annual Meeting.'Mana', a term co... More detail

The World Bank Group (WBG) Forest Action Plan FY16-20 aims to integrate the sustainable management of forests more fully into development decisions and define priorities for WBG interventions in the next five years.

Why a federal court ruled against the US Navy, in favor of whales

Plastic debris in oceans a growing hazard as toxins climb the food chain

In December 2015, the Paris Agreement recognized the critical role of forests in combating climate change.

International fisheries play a critical part in ensuring food and economic security around the world. Still, many fish populations are not managed according to scientific advice and best practices, a reality that is taking a toll on many important marine species.