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: ECO; Posted On February 14, 2022

BOEM Announces Multi-Agency Approach to Enhance Existing Protection Efforts for Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales

Building on existing initiatives to study and assess impacts of offshore wind energy development on the North Atlantic right whale, the Bureau of...

: ECO; Posted On February 14, 2022

COP26 Deal Sparks Hope for Positive Tipping Points

The Breakthrough Agenda agreed at COP26 could help trigger positive tipping points to tackle the climate crisis, researchers say.

: ECO; Posted On February 14, 2022

Brexit “Fails to Deliver Government Promises to Fishing Industry”, New Study Reveals

Benefits to UK fisheries from Brexit fall far short of government rhetoric, a new study has revealed.

: ECO; Posted On February 8, 2022

Gabon Provides Blueprint for Protecting Oceans

Gabon's network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) provides a blueprint that could be used in many other countries, experts say.

: ECO; Posted On February 3, 2022

Councils Urged to Sign 'Motion for the Ocean'

UK councils are being urged to sign a "motion for the ocean" – pledging to engage with citizens to promote ocean recovery.

: ECO; Posted On February 2, 2022

Ministers of Latin America and the Caribbean Strengthen Cooperation in the Face of a Triple Planetary Crisis

Environmental authorities of Latin America and the Caribbean observed the 40th anniversary of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of the region...

: ECO; Posted On January 24, 2022

New Legislation Initiative Announced to Bolster Wave Energy in New Jersey, U.S.

Eco Wave Power Global AB, a leader in the production of clean electricity from ocean and sea waves, yesterday held its official bell ringing...

: ECO; Posted On January 17, 2022

Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy Applauds New Marine Protections Off Galápagos Islands

Ecuador boosts safeguards to key Eastern Tropical Pacific migratory route

: ECO; Posted On December 17, 2021

EPA Releases ‘A Trash Free Waters Report on Priority Microplastics Research Needs’

EPA’s Office of Wetlands, Oceans, Watersheds (OWOW), is pleased to announce the release of the report, A Trash Free Waters Report on Priority...

: ECO; Posted On December 9, 2021

Fiji Launches Blue Prosperity Program to Secure Healthy Oceans & Economic Resilience

New partnership with the Waitt Institute will support implementation of 30% protection of Fiji’s ocean and development of a diverse blue economy

: ECO; Posted On December 8, 2021

United States Wins New Conservation Measures for Pacific Tuna and Backs Inspections to Curb Illegal Fishing

Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission also adopts controls on floating devices that help attract tuna.

: NOAA; Posted On December 6, 2021

NOAA Considers Marine Sanctuary Off Hawaiian Islands

Agency seeks public comment through Jan. 31, 2022

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