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: University of British Columbia; Posted On October 15, 2019

Five Steps to Achieving a Safe and Just Future for the Ocean Economy

The economic potential of the oceans is expected to double from US$1.5 trillion in 2010 to US$3 trillion by 2030. Yet managing this growth should be...

: Hayley Dunning; Posted On October 8, 2019

Study Explores How to Make Conservation Initiatives More Contagious

New research shows conservation initiatives often spread like diseases, helping scientists and policymakers design program more likely to be taken...

: MMO; Posted On October 7, 2019

UK Government Body Publishes 2018 Fishing Industry Statistics

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2018.

: UN Environment; Posted On October 2, 2019

Global Environmental Movers and Shakers Receive UNEP Champions of the Earth Awards

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has officially honored 12 environmental changemakers from around the world with the 2019 UN...

: German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv); Posted On October 1, 2019

German Fishermen's Skepticism Towards EU Impedes Compliance with its Regulations

Game of chance experiment: In a relationship with an unpopular regulator, the truth is somewhat elastic

: ECO; Posted On September 26, 2019

IPCC Report: Choices Made Now Are Critical for the Future of Our Ocean and Cryosphere

The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report highlights the urgency of prioritizing timely, ambitious and coordinated...

: Oregon State University; Posted On September 26, 2019

Ocean-Based Actions Can Close Gaps in Climate Change Mitigation

Ocean-based actions have greater potential to fill in gaps in climate change mitigation than previously appreciated, an Oregon State University...

: ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies; Posted On September 24, 2019

Actions to Save Coral Reefs Could Benefit All Ecosystems

Scientists say bolder actions to protect coral reefs from the effects of global warming will benefit all ecosystems, including those on land.

: University of Utah; Posted On September 17, 2019

Are Existing Laws Enough to Cope with Accelerating Environmental Change?

Do you think that major statutory reform is necessary address global environmental challenges? Think again.

: Duke University; Posted On September 9, 2019

New UN High-Seas Treaty Must Close Gaps in Biodiversity Governance

Researchers find 95 percent of fish species in the deep ocean would go unprotected under the wording of a proposed UN treaty

: ECO; Posted On September 4, 2019

Eighteen Shark and Ray Species Granted New Global Trade Controls at Wildlife Conference

Makos, Wedgefishes, and Giant Guitarfishes listed under CITES with support from more than 100 countries

: SAMS; Posted On September 4, 2019

Research Evidence Prompts Rethink on Global Seaweed Policy

An audience of United Nations delegates attending the FAO Sub-Committee on Aquaculture in Trondheim last week, has called for more work to be done...

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