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: ECO; Posted On January 22, 2021

Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Triples in Size

Expansion triples the protected area in the Gulf of Mexico, including protections for 14 critical reefs and banks

: ECO; Posted On January 18, 2021

ADB and EIB Join Forces to Protect Oceans and Support the Blue Economy

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) formed a new Clean and Sustainable Ocean Partnership to support initiatives...

: ECO; Posted On January 12, 2021

National Coastal Organizations Propose Policies to Address Unprecedented Coastal Threats

Coastal States Organization (CSO) and American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) have issued a call for policies, funding, and...

: University of Exeter; Posted On January 12, 2021

Positive 'Tipping Points' Offer Hope for Climate

Positive "tipping points" could spark cascading changes that accelerate action on climate change, experts say.

: University of Exeter; Posted On January 7, 2021

Ivory Coast Creates First Marine Protected Area

Ivory Coast has announced the creation of its first Marine Protected Area (MPA). The MPA will cover 2,600km 2 (1,000 square miles) of pristine...

: The Everglades Foundation; Posted On December 29, 2020

Everglades Foundation Hails Congressional Passage of Water Bill

Combined Measure Includes $250 Million for Everglades Restoration; Removes Bureaucratic Obstacle to EAA Reservoir, Further Evaluation of Lake O...

: National Marine Sanctuary Foundation; Posted On December 29, 2020

New Bill Offers Support for U.S. National Marine Sanctuaries and Coral Restoration

FY21 Omnibus Appropriations bill includes support for national marine sanctuaries and coral restoration

: Steve Lundeberg; Posted On December 4, 2020

Leadership by Oregon State Helps 14 Nations Commit to Sustainable Ocean Management by 2025

Leaders of 14 major maritime nations announced on December 02, 2020, their commitment to achieve 100% sustainable ocean management of their national...

: Kelsey Simpkins; Posted On December 1, 2020

Worst-Case Emissions Projections Are Already Off-Track, Warn Scientists

Under the worst-case scenarios laid out in the United Nations’ climate change projections, global temperatures would increase more than 3.6 degrees...

: University of Exeter; Posted On November 24, 2020

New Guide on Using Drones for Conservation

Drones are a powerful tool for conservation – but they should only be used after careful consideration and planning, according to a new report.

: BOEM; Posted On November 24, 2020

Trump Administration Proposes Revised Arctic Regulations

Research informs revisions and provides for smarter and safer energy exploration

: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); Posted On November 17, 2020

UNEP Joins Three International Organizations in Expert Panel to Improve One Health

International organizations are taking steps to strengthen multilateral health architecture.

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