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São Tomé declares first two of eight planned marine protected areas

The West African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe has formally designated its first two protected sites off its coast. This comes less than a year after presenting its plans...

World Oceans Day: Marine protected areas surpass 10% mark in 2026

World Oceans Day is celebrated every June 8 to raise awareness about the conservation of Earth’s oceans. In honor of World Oceans Day 2026, the United Nations is focused on marine...

Six marine sanctuaries recognized as Blue Parks, four of them in Africa

MOMBASA — At the Our Ocean conference in Mombasa, Kenya, a message echoed across sessions: Effective marine protected areas (MPAs) are critical to safeguarding oceans. The Blue Par...

Council unveils marine conservation areas

Huge national marine conservation area established off B.C.’s Central Coast

The area, called Mia-yaltwa Ha'lidzogm hoon, means 'Realm of the Salmon, Home of the Salmon' in a hybrid composite name drawn from the Indigenous languages of the partner Nations.

Melanesian nations vow to connect and expand marine protected areas

"This initiative represents a bold and timely step forward, recognising that our oceans do not end at national boundaries, and that our stewardship responsibilities must therefore...

Global tuna fishing practices pose significant risks to marine protected areas 

The findings come as the future of marine protected areas has drawn renewed attention in the US following President Donald Trump's decision to lift restrictions on commercial fishi...

Proposed Sai Kung marine park to cover most coral reefs: Hong Kong authorities

A planned marine park in waters surrounding Sharp Island in Sai Kung will cover most coral reefs, Hong Kong authorities have said, allaying a green group’s concerns about insuffici...

Papua New Guinea Sets Up Protected Ocean the Size of UK–Over 77,000 Square Miles

In the legendary Coral Triangle, where the Pacific and Indian Oceans meet, 200,000 square kilometers of tropical seas will be off limits to fishing thanks to bold conservation acti...

A marine protected area can ban fishing boats. It cannot stop drifting gear

When fishing gear invades marine protected areas.

Global tuna fishing practices pose significant risks to marine protected areas 

In a new study, researchers discover that drifting fish aggregating devices are posing significant risks to half of the world's marine protected areas.

Trump attempts to allow commercial fishing in protected Pacific Ocean marine zone

President signs new proclamation to open Mau and Ho‘omalu Zones of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Islands Unit of Mariana Trench Marine National Monument and Rose Atol...

'Trawled and Mauled': Campaigners demand full bottom trawling ban in Marine Protected Areas

Oceana report warns failure to impose ban on bottom trawling in protected areas poses severe threat to dolphins, porpoises, whales, and seabirds

Indigenous communities in eastern Indonesia revive systems for marine protection

Across the small islands of eastern Indonesia that lie within the Wallacea region, one of the world’s richest marine biodiversity regions, coastal communities are reviving ancient...

5 of South Africa’s most beautiful Marine Protected Areas to explore

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Mandatory propeller guards and registration for vessels entering South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA)

The Maldivian government is implementing strict new regulations for vessels operating in the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA), the largest protected marine area in the Maldi...

National Marine Week 2026

This year’s nationwide participation event will be celebrating the ‘incredible journeys’ made by our amazing marine life

French Polynesia expands ocean protections to 30% of its waters

The government of French Polynesia announced it is expanding the extent of ocean where extractive industries like seabed mining and industrial fishing will not be allowed. With thi...

Editorial: Marine sanctuary must not be fished

The Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Sanctuary has its origins in a 2006 proclamation by former President George W. Bush, creating the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Nationa...