Why hundreds of scientists want more protection for Australia's oceans

Australia is one of the world's great ocean nations. It is home to more marine species than any other country, with ocean ...
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The UN Ocean Conference tries to turn promises into protection

NICE, France (AP) — The third U.N. Ocean Conference opened Monday as pressure mounts for nations to turn decades of promises into real protection for the sea. "The fight for the ocean is at the heart ...
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Increased protection would provide big boost to the ocean economy

Expanding ocean protection could return an increase in jobs, resources and services that far outweigh the costs GLAND, Switzerland – Expanding ocean protection could return an increase in jobs, ...
Business Day

28 young Nigerians graduate, take ocean protection campaign to communities

From the Lagos Lagoon to classrooms and neighbourhoods, 28 young Nigerians are emerging as new voices in the fight against ...
The Conversation

The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone

The ocean is home to some of the richest biodiversity on Earth. From coral reefs and mangrove forests to the deep sea, marine ecosystems sustain countless species, support coastal communities, ...
The Conversation

Ocean protection accounts for 10% of fish in the world’s coral reefs – but we could save so much more

Ocean fish populations have fallen dramatically in the past half-century, and climate change is expected to make the problem worse. Governments have designated “marine protected areas”, where where ...