MarineProtectedAreas
Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy
Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy The world’s oceans are becoming increasingly important for global power struggles, with issues like Arctic shipping, seafloor mining, and overfishing driving tensions between countries. Arctic shipping poses complex challenges due to declining sea ice, overlapping claims, and competing strategic aims among nations, making […]
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We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones
We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones Marine protected areas (MPAs) cover over 8% of the world’s oceans, but many are poorly monitored and vulnerable to poaching. A new global study using satellite technology found that MPAs where industrial […]
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Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas – why that’s a problem for fishing’s future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life
Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas – why that’s a problem for fishing’s future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life President Donald Trump’s administration is stripping protections from marine protected areas, which are crucial for preserving biodiversity and supporting fishing industries. The removal of key protections allows commercial fishing in parts […]
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