To protect endangered sharks and rays, scientists are mapping these species’ most important locations
Sharks and their relatives need human help to survive and maintain their important biological roles in the ocean
‘India supports marine protected areas in Antarctica to conserve ocean life’: Jitendra Singh to DTE
New designated regions be counted in 30X30 goal
Tamil Nadu now a forerunner among all states in acting on climate change
Other states in India can emulate Tamil Nadu’s initiatives with a view of implementing climate change mitigation activities for the …
Study finds high GHG emissions could turn continental shelves in Antarctic Marine Protected Areas severely acidic by 2100
Under high, very high emissions scenarios, there will be widespread aragonite undersaturation, implying unstable conditions
Marine protected areas are underfunded. Experts discuss ways to address the funding gap
A well-managed and sufficiently funded MPA can restore good health to vulnerable ecosystems, help achieve global biodiversity conservation goals
Climate-smart marine protected areas can shield biota from global warming: Experts
Most current MPAs are located in coastal areas, while only 1.2 per cent of the high seas are protected
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
Global meet to plan future of Antarctic marine ecosystems
Member nations of a commission that was set up 34 years ago start their first maiden meet in Australia’s Hobart
Republic of the Congo gets its first ever marine protected areas
Three zones include nesting grounds for leatherback turtles, critical habitats for Atlantic humpback whale
‘Marine Protected Areas must be evaluated for effectiveness’
At present, focus is only on coverage; quality and effectiveness not assessed, point out experts
‘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