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: NOAA; Posted On December 6, 2021

NOAA Considers Marine Sanctuary Off Hawaiian Islands

Agency seeks public comment through Jan. 31, 2022

: ECO; Posted On November 30, 2021

Portugal Establishes the Largest Fully Protected Marine Reserve in Europe & North Atlantic

Giant anemone (Telmatactis cricoides) with white-striped cleaner shrimp in newly expanded Selvagens marine reserve.

: ECO; Posted On November 29, 2021

Nairobi Convention COP10 Agrees to New Actions to Protect Critical Habitats, Improve Climate Preparedness in the Western Indian Ocean

Parties to the Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management, and Development of the Coastal and Marine Environment of the Eastern Africa region...

: ECO; Posted On November 24, 2021

Historic First Rebuilding Program Adopted for the Endangered Shortfin Mako Shark

After years of negotiations, today 52 tuna fishing nations and the EU adopted a comprehensive rebuilding programme to allow the recovery of the...

: The UN Environment Programme; Posted On November 16, 2021

UNEP, Government of India Sign Host Country Agreement, Aiming to Enhance Collaborative Environmental Action

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and India today (10 November) signed a Host Country Agreement on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change...

: Wildlife Conservation Society; Posted On November 11, 2021

News from COP26: Scientists Issue New Climate Adaptation 'Scorecard'

Criteria will evaluate success of climate change adaptation initiatives

: UN Environment Programme; Posted On November 10, 2021

COP26: Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience Receive €10 Million Boost

At the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), the Federal Environment Ministry of Germany (BMU) announced it will provide an additional €10m to...

: ECO; Posted On November 8, 2021

Green Transition Creates New Risks and Rewards

Different countries face different risks and opportunities as the world switches from fossil fuels to renewable energy, researchers say.

: ECO; Posted On November 8, 2021

New Recommendations for Communicating Climate Change Welcomed by IPCC Senior Figure

As the world keenly watches for progress at the UN climate conference, the foremost scientific authority on climate change has emphasized the...

: ECO; Posted On November 5, 2021

The United States of America Joins the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy

The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) welcomes the addition of a new member, the United States of America. This...

: Melissa Shaw; Posted On November 4, 2021

Reducing Vessel Activity Key to Southern Resident Killer Whale Survival

Reducing ship speed and noise levels would increase the probability that endangered West Coast southern resident killer whales will spend more time...

: Wildlife Conservation Society; Posted On November 4, 2021

Climate Change Will Triple Impacts to World’s 'Life Zones' Unless Emission Rates are Dramatically Reduced

Life zones are distinct biogeographic regions characterized by temperature, precipitation, and aridity representing broad-scale ecosystem...

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