To protect ocean environments, 'good enough' might be the best long-term option
In the design of marine protected areas, new research suggests that it might be better to start small in order to gain local trust and support that leads to larger long-term benefits.
May 26, 2021 • ~9 min
Seagrass meadows shrank by 92% in UK waters - restoring them could absorb carbon emissions and boost fish
Seagrass meadows are a powerful ally in the effort to slow climate change and reverse wildlife losses.
March 4, 2021 • ~6 min
Basking sharks travel in extended families with their own 'gourmet maps' of feeding spots, genetic tagging reveals
The latest research reveals basking sharks are not lone predators but rather family-minded creatures with a fancy for fine dining with their own folk.
Dec. 4, 2020 • ~8 min
Can countries end overfishing and plastic pollution in just 10 years?
An international agreement has set an ambitious deadline for action on some of the biggest problems facing the world's oceans.
Dec. 4, 2020 • ~7 min
Expanding marine protected areas by 5% could boost fish yields by 20% – but there's a catch
Most existing MPAs are in distant and largely empty waters. Expanding them where it counts will meet a lot of resistance.
Oct. 27, 2020 • ~7 min
500 whales stranded in Tasmania – indigenous elders are best guides to understanding this tragedy
It's time to listen to warnings from the people of the Pacific.
Oct. 2, 2020 • ~5 min
Protecting ocean habitats isn't easy when industries are booming – but can they be part of the solution?
Multiple ocean industries are rapidly growing, but efforts to protect vulnerable habitats are stalling.
Sept. 10, 2020 • ~8 min
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