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Not all MPAs are created equal, in terms of biodiversity conservation. Many MPAs allow extractive uses like fishing or oil prospecting, while other "no-take" MPAs prohibit such uses.Click on the link below to read more.

The theory behind networks of marine reserves is that they allow protected pathways for species to grow and maintain populations through their lifecycle - from where individuals begin their lives (typically as planktonic larvae) to where they disperse and live later as adults.Click on the link be

The Blue Charter maps out efforts to protect oceans and marine environments throughout the Commonwealth, from threats such as climate change, pollution and over fishing.Click on the link below to read the full article.

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.