Olive ridley sea turtles are constantly on the move, so protective zones should follow them
Standard marine protected areas with fixed boundaries can’t effectively shelter these ocean nomads.
Nov. 3, 2022 • ~11 min
Nations are pledging to create ocean preserves – how do those promises add up?
As nations pledge to preserve swaths of ocean within their territorial waters, a marine scientist explains why some marine protected areas shelter ocean life more effectively than others.
June 9, 2022 • ~9 min
The information age is starting to transform fishing worldwide
One of the oldest industries, fishing, is entering the world of advanced analytics and data-driven planning. With oceans under stress and key fish stocks dwindling, can precision fishing help?
April 14, 2022 • ~10 min
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
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
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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