The researchers reviewed 35 years of data, looking to understand how marine protected areas affect endangered northern ...
The Galapagos Marine Reserve covers about 133,000 square kilometers. Despite this large size, tracked sharks spent less than ...
The limited range of marine protected areas (MPAs) offers reduced protection to vulnerable species such as the highly mobile ...
Oregon State University research into marine protected areas plays a crucial role in the historic High Seas Treaty that goes ...
California established a network of marine protected areas. MPAs cover roughly 16% of California’s state waters. A long, reddish and black sheephead wove through a maze of towering kelp in a marine ...
The coral reefs of Palmyra Atoll, part of Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, provide nurseries for many fish species. Andrew S. Wright/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via Flickr, CC ...
In December 2022, nearly 200 nations committed to protecting 30% of Earth’s lands and waters by 2030. As of 2025, about 9.6% ...
By Enric Sala At the end of 2024, the Azores stood as a beacon of hope and a global leader in ocean conservation, having ...