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One of the main challenges faced when implementing coral conservation activities is the financing of it...the International Coral Reef Initiative released a study of opportunities offered by innovative financing mechanisms for coral conservation.Click on the link below to access the report.

Netherlands national pizza chain, New York Pizza, is offering two brand new vegan pizzas to its customers. One euro from each pizza sale will be donated to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.Click on the link to read the full article.

Sustained observations of marine biodiversity and ecosystems focused on specific conservation and management problems are needed around the world to effectively mitigate or manage changes resulting from anthropogenic pressures. Click on the link below to access the full paper.

Samoa recently became the world's 17th shark sanctuary, joining other countries in the effort to preserve threatened shark species within their waters.Click on the link below to read the full story. 

The Vatuvara Foundation's blog on their recent marine survey with the WCS is now live.

...a recent global study of the planet"s sea turtles by a team of scientists from Greece and Australia reveals a surprising twist to decades or even centuries of decline: Conservation efforts are working.Click on the link below to read the full story.

With more nations considering creating shark sanctuaries, new research shows that strict fishing bans can help predator populations recover rapidly, as has been the case on a remote Australian reef.Click on the link below to read the full article. 

The "Marine Biological Survey of Coral Reefs in the northern Lau Group" report revealed that Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston affected half of the 33 reef sites surveyed.Click on the link below to read the full story.

UNEP-WCMC launches Ocean+ Data, an online library of 183 ocean-related data resources to support informed decision-making for ocean conservation.Click on the link below for further details.

Samoa hosts Pacific Ministerial Shark Symposium 1 March, 2018, Apia, Samoa - Pacific history was made with the very first Pacific Ministerial Shark Symposium opening in Samoa today, demonstrating global leadership from the island region in protecti... More detail