The Greater Wellington Regional Council is being urged to establish a blue belt to protect the entire coast of the region.
The effective management of marine protected areas (MPA) in coastal communities across the Philippines would help achieve sustainable fishing that could ensure the livelihood of small fisherfolk, as well as food security, an expert said.
Farming seaweed, then sinking the mature plants to the bottom of the ocean, could be an effective way to fight warming. So why don’t we do it?...That’s because these forests are underwater.
The Pacific Community’s Global Climate Change Alliance: Pacific Small Island States (GCCA: PSIS), funded by the European Union (EU) was the proud recipient of the 2019 Energy Globe Award, recognised for its outstanding work and contribution towards advancing peer to peer learning in climate
Representatives from five Pacific island countries have been in Nadi this week to begin the development of regional and national plans to implement the European Union (EU) funded Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) programme Bycatch and Integrated Ecosystem Management (BIEM) compone
The Ocean Sciences Meeting will be held in San Diego, California from 16-21 february 2020, and is currently calling for abstracts for its session on Ocean and Marine Sustainability:Preparedness for Climate and Ocean Extreme through Societal Participation. This 
There is increasing scientific conviction that blue carbon is one of the cheapest options for carbon capture.
A comprehensive analysis of more than 11,000 previous coastal-habitat measurements suggests that mangroves and seagrasses provide the greatest value as “nurseries” for young fishes and invertebrates, providing key guidance for managers of threatened marine resources.
This handbook is designed to give practical guidance on improving gender and social inclusion in coastal fisheries and aquaculture for staff working in fisheries agencies in Pacific Island countries and territories. Click on the link below to access the complete handbook.
Freesoul is charged with one count of undertaking unauthorised developments, and one count of failing to comply with an environmental prohibition notice. Click on the link below to read the full article.
