The Australian Government has listened to island communities, and just announced plans to massively expand marine sanctuary protection around the stunning Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island. But before it becomes a reality, the government wants to hear from YOU on the proposed expansions, AND on what other improvements are needed across Australia’s offshore marine parks.  […]

From Turkiye’s Mediterranean shore comes the remarkable story of how a group of unsupported conservationists and fishermen received a helping hand from an NGO and restored 300 miles of coastline into a biodiverse marine paradise. Parts of the area had already been designated as marine sanctuaries, but limited funding, lack of enforcement, disparate connectivity, and […] The post Locals Succeed in Tripling Protected Seascapes Along 300 Miles of Turkiye’s Breathtaking Coastline appeared first on Good News Network.

Two of President Joe Biden’s biggest priorities — conservation and the switch to clean energy — are colliding in the ocean off California’s quiet Central Coast.

Podcast Episode · Oceanography (Audio) · 12/30/2024 · 56m

A global target of having 30 percent of the oceans become protected areas by 2030 is looking more fragile than ever, with little progress and the United

After decades of discord, Canada and First Nations are working together to build a network of marine protected areas stretching from Vancouver Island to Alaska.