To protect endangered sharks and rays, scientists are mapping these species’ most important locations

Sharks and their relatives need human help to survive and maintain their important biological roles in the ocean

‘India supports marine protected areas in Antarctica to conserve ocean life’: Jitendra Singh to DTE 

New designated regions be counted in 30X30 goal  

Tamil Nadu now a forerunner among all states in acting on climate change

Other states in India can emulate Tamil Nadu’s initiatives with a view of implementing climate change mitigation activities for the …

Study finds high GHG emissions could turn continental shelves in Antarctic Marine Protected Areas severely acidic by 2100

Under high, very high emissions scenarios, there will be widespread aragonite undersaturation, implying unstable conditions

Marine protected areas are underfunded. Experts discuss ways to address the funding gap

A well-managed and sufficiently funded MPA can restore good health to vulnerable ecosystems, help achieve global biodiversity conservation goals

Climate-smart marine protected areas can shield biota from global warming: Experts

Most current MPAs are located in coastal areas, while only 1.2 per cent of the high seas are protected

Robben Island joins list of 20 new protected marine sites in South Africa

Marine protected area management has to take a more human-centred approach and the benefits of protected areas have to be shared more equitably

‘Marine Protected Areas must be evaluated for effectiveness’

At present, focus is only on coverage; quality and effectiveness not assessed, point out experts

Republic of the Congo gets its first ever marine protected areas

Three zones include nesting grounds for leatherback turtles, critical habitats for Atlantic humpback whale

‘OECMs are a win-win for conservation and community’

Down To Earth talks to conservationist Vinod Mathur to learn more about India’s roadmap to conserve its marine regions