From “climate adaptation” to “blue carbon,” environmental buzzwords are everywhere these days...In this installment, we explore "seascapes,” an approach to ocean conservation, which helps countries balance protection and production for the marine ecosystems they depend on...It’s a way of thinking
The dire state of the marine environment off Coromandel Peninsula will be the focus of a hui in Whitianga this afternoon. Conservationists, iwi leaders and fishers are meeting to discuss issues such as fishing, pollution and climate change, which are putting heavy pressure on marine ec
Global Fishing Watch has launched an innovative technology portal to help strengthen management of marine protected areas (MPAs) and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs).
Coastal areas and oceans are complex and fragile environments with many different functions linked to public health, food security, and other economic and social benefits. These are also decisive elements in the alleviation of poverty.
Millions of visitors to public aquariums and thousands of snorkelers and divers across the globe are amazed by the diversity of life on coral reefs. Looking to replicate
this marine wonderland, an increasing number of them have
created a "living aquarium" at home, unaware of the impact this
is having on species and the lives of people in far-flung regions.
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The main objective of the expedition was to compare as large a series of islands of different climatic conditions, ages and geological origins as possible. This necessitated short visits to each selected island. The structure and components of the ecosystem under study were the focus of attention, while their functioning was considered to be of secondary importance.
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There are more than 12,000 offshore oil and gas platforms worldwide.
Prompted by the urgency of the situation, 111 aquatic-science societies — representing more than 80,000 scientists from 7 continents — have issued a statement on how anthropogenic climate change is affecting marine and freshwater ecosystems, with a plea to avoid their further degradation and to s
Cook Islands Fishing Association President Don Beer said a debate over a spearfishing exhibition event held in conjunction with the Cook Islands Games 2020 was a wake-up call to look at the impact small-scale fishing activities can have on marine ecosystems.
Frank Mars, Chair of the Mars Board, contributes to the Lessons from Leaders Journal series – featuring insights from businesses who are making progress towards the achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
