In China alone, the marine economy generates 9.7% of GDP and 34.2 million jobs.
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Category Archives: Oceans
Seafood Traceability Discussed at World Economic Forum
Knowing where seafood comes from and where it is processed and shipped is key to sustainability.
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Seascapes Approach Helps Solve Complex Ocean Problems
International collaboration in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Seascape is benefitting many local fishers.
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More Fisheries Management Needed in Indonesian Waters
These reefs need protection in order to continue supporting the biodiversity and people that rely on them.
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Sea Turtles: Raja Ampat’s Ocean Nomads
In Indonesia’s marine protected areas, we are seeing a reduction in the exploitation of turtles.
Assessing Coral Reef Resilience in Raja Ampat
The more we know about coral bleaching, the better we can predict which reefs will be most affected by climate change.
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Exploring Indonesia’s Mayalibit Bay Barrier Reef
Edy Setyawan blogs from a coral reef assessment trip organized by CI, WWF and The Nature Conservancy.
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Protecting Indonesia’s Coral Reefs through Community Conservation
CI empowers local Indonesians to monitor their marine protected areas.
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Coral Scientists Kick Off Reef Assessment Trip in Indonesia
To determine how effective marine protected areas are, we need to compare them to waters outside their boundaries.
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Engaging Government Leaders on Ocean Health
National governments are embracing the Ocean Health Index as a tool to prioritize marine conservation efforts.
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