Indonesia and Australia are sleeping ocean superpowers

The two countries share huge marine resources and opportunities, but they face challenges from climate change and over-exploitation

Gabon announces $500 million debt-for-nature swap deal for marine conservation

This is the world’s second-largest deal signed under blue bond to refinance the country’s debt and conserve marine resources

Efforts to conserve marine mammals threaten poorer communities. A study examines how

Conflict between seal, sea lion populations and fishing communities has been on the rise in west coast of South America; fishers say …

Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report

A Global Biological Framework Fund (GBFF) will be launched in the upcoming 7th Global Environment Facility Assembly from August 22-26, 2023 

Robben Island joins list of 20 new protected marine sites in South Africa

Marine protected area management has to take a more human-centred approach and the benefits of protected areas have to be shared more equitably

Poaching biggest threat to sturgeon species in Danube; 337 illegal activities in 7 years: Report

At least 955 sturgeon specimens seized during 2016-2022, the study showed

World Heritage Committee defers decision on Great Barrier Reef

Australian government given time to improve reef’s health; not to be included in list of ‘in danger’ sites yet

Offshore windfarms could offer new habitats for lobsters – new research

Increasing scour rocks might help to increase ecological value and maximise fishing opportunities within these sites

International Horseshoe Crab Day: Species under grave threat in Odisha

Hundreds of the crabs have been killed in Odisha each year to supply their meat and shells to Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and other states

Great Barrier Reef decides Queensland election

Voters favour Labor party that pledged to revive the condition of the fragile ecosystem

‘OECMs are a win-win for conservation and community’

Down To Earth talks to conservationist Vinod Mathur to learn more about India’s roadmap to conserve its marine regions