Marine biologist Boris Worm sees hopeful signs for fisheries in the waters off Costa Rica.
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Category Archives: Oceans
Pilot Projects Lead the Way in Measuring and Protecting Blue Carbon
From Senegal to Costa Rica, communities are working to restore coastal ecosystems to help combat climate change.
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Small-scale Fisheries Have Big Impacts on Sea Turtles
A new study shows that accidental bycatch by small-scale fishers is taking a large toll on sea turtle populations.
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At Fishermen’s Request, Hawaii Adds New Enforcement Boat to Its Fleet
About 75% of Hawaii’s nearshore fish species are threatened — bad news for a culture heavily reliant on the sea.
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Pew Marine Fellowship Will Help Reduce Illegal Fishing in Indonesia
CI’s Meity Mongdong explains how this prestigious award will benefit her team’s work.
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Raja Ampat Launches Indonesia’s First Shark Sanctuary
This news is the latest indication that the tide is turning for shark conservation.
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Biodiversity Survey Supports New No-take Zones in Timor-Leste
The tiny nation’s reef-building coral count rivals the Great Barrier Reef.
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New Technology Aims to Expand Knowledge of Qatar’s Mangroves
Students and scientists alike will learn more about these ecosystems through a new crowd-sourcing tool.
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In Timor-Leste, Striving to Protect Resources for Local Communities
Illegal fishers from outside Timor-Leste are threatening the tiny country’s marine fisheries.
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Asia’s Biggest Economies Discuss Value of Healthy Oceans
In China alone, the marine economy generates 9.7% of GDP and 34.2 million jobs.
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