Marine conservationist Callum Roberts explains the significance of the new high seas treaty, and the grey areas it still leaves for our oceans.
- Professor of Marine Conservation, University of Exeter
Overfishing affects food security, blue economy jobs and climate resilience.
Industrial fishing has caused immense damage to ocean life, but given the right protection, the sea has miraculous powers of recovery.
Since 2022, the network of global ocean-protected areas has grown by only 0.5% to 8.3%.
Everyone knows the big heads but island’s sea life is also spectacular – and unique.
The Australian government’s commitments to protecting the reef means it avoids the embarrassing classification - for now.
Globally, we still catch enough fish to eat – just about. But numbers of fish caught from the sea haven’t kept up with human population growth and unsustainable fish farms have filled the gap. So why are…
UNESCO has released its latest report on the state of the Great Barrier Reef, and has once again raised concerns about excessive port development along the coast, and the state of water quality around…
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