News The latest news, comment and analysis from the Friends of Ocean Action, leaders who are fast-tracking solutions for a healthy ocean. Karen Scofield Seal 23 Dec 2020The start-up that believes seaweed can change the worldOceanium's biorefinery technology can turn sustainably farmed seaweed into food and packaging, fighting food insecurity and aiding a low-carbon economy. Read article James Bray 23 Dec 2020Can ocean health lead to wealth? Our latest House on Fire podcast tackles blue financeOur latest House on Fire podcast looks at marine conservation and the huge economic and environmental opportunities it offers. Read article James Bray 18 Dec 2020Whale road: how to keep marine mammals safe from speeding ships - House on Fire podcastWhales are dying in their thousands due to strikes by container vessels. We talk to the experts fighting back, with feeding forecasts, speed controls and sonic sensors. Read article 17 Dec 2020We have a shared responsibility for bringing our seafarers homeRestrictions imposed due to the pandemic have had the unintended consequence of keeping seafarers away from home for months. The industry demands action. Read article Alister Doyle · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 17 Dec 2020The Oceanbird: Swedish firm develops largest wind-driven cargo shopA huge, wind-driven cargo ship could help end the fossil fuel era and curb climate change, its designers in Sweden say. The ship will be 200m long and carry 7,000 cars. Read article 14 Dec 2020Missed deadline to end harmful subsidies will drive more overfishing: leaders must urgently push for action early in 2021, says UN ocean envoyNegotiators at the World Trade Organization have signalled that in spite of best endeavours, they will be not be able to meet the 2020 deadline for ending harmful fisheries subsidies that... Nicola Frost and Kristian Teleki · World Resources Institute 11 Dec 20205 critical things we need to do to protect our ocean 14 world leaders of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy are laying out a new action agenda to help protect the ocean. Read article Ceridwen Fraser, Christina Hulbe, Craig Stevens, and Huw Griffiths · The Conversation 11 Dec 2020From arm-sized worms to the Screaming Sixties, this is everything to know about the Southern OceanThe Southern Ocean, also called the Antarctic Ocean, is like no other. Difficult to study, but rich in life, here's a rundown of what you need to know. Read article Jodie L. Rummer, Bridie JM Allan, Ian A. Bouyoucos, Mirjam van der Mheen, Irfan Yulianto, and Charitha Pattiaratchi · The Conversation 09 Dec 2020The mighty Pacific Ocean is in peril - this is whyHuman activity such as overfishing, climate change and plastic is having a huge impact on the Pacific Ocean, killing millions of sea creatures every year. Read article Harrison Tasoff · Futurity 30 Nov 2020Here's how fishing stifles the ocean's ability to capture carbonWhen fish die naturally, their bodies and the carbon they contain sink to the depths of the ocean. Yet when fished, this carbon is released into the atmosphere as CO2. Read article Nick Routley · Visual Capitalist 26 Nov 2020Our ocean floor remains largely undiscovered - these are the countries changing thatDespite our knowledge of the land we live on and the technology available to us, very little of the ocean floor has actually been put on a map. Read article Peter Thomson 21 Nov 2020Overfishing is a social injustice. To end it, we need to eliminate harmful fisheries subsidies.Overfishing is a social injustice. To end it, we need to eliminate the harmful fisheries subsidies that are overexploiting the ocean's resources. Read article Myisha Majumder · GreenBiz 18 Nov 2020High-tech for the high seas: How the digital wave can help sustainable fisheriesData and digital technologies like blockchain can play a big role in supporting aquaculture. Innovative solutions can help all levels of the supply chain. Read article Nathanial Matthews, Karen Sack, and Chip Cunliffe 13 Nov 2020The ocean is changing faster than ever. Investing in nature can help protect itClimate change's impact on the ocean threatens the lives of billions of people and could result in massive future costs - but investing in nature can help. Read article Douglas Broom 12 Nov 2020Saving the ocean must be part of the Race to ZeroHelen Ågren, Sweden’s Ambassador for the Ocean, wants the world to save the ocean from climate change and use it to tackle the causes of the problem. Read article Emily Kelly and Elena Perez 12 Nov 2020Why our ocean could hold the best solutions to climate changeClimate change has taken a toll on our ocean. But effective solutions to the climate challenges faced on land and at sea could be found within their waters Read article Ghislaine Llewellyn 09 Nov 2020How building with nature can lead a green recovery for our coastsHow using natural solutions in coastal areas to mitigate and adapt to climate change can build community resilience, lower costs and restore ecoystems Read article Peter JS Jones and Rick Stafford · The Conversation 03 Nov 2020Expanding marine protected areas could boost fish yields – but there's a catchMarine protected areas - or MPAs - can serve as important tools to conserve marine habitats, manage fisheries sustainably and make food supplies more secure. Read article Mark Serreze · The Conversation 03 Nov 2020Where’s the sea ice? 3 reasons the Arctic freeze is unseasonably late and why it mattersGlobal warming, highlighted by the Siberian heatwave in June, has meant that much of the Arctic's sea ice hasn't formed. This can cause a cycle of more melting sea ice. Read article Natalie Marchant 02 Nov 2020This is how much plastic scientists now think is at the bottom of the oceanResearch in Australia suggests that the amount of plastic on the seabed is many times higher than estimates from previous studies. Read article Robert Jones and Georg Baunach 30 Oct 2020Can the growth of aquaculture help restore the health of our ocean? Aquaculture - the practice of farming food in water - is expanding rapidly. Can we create a future where the industry contributes positively to ocean health? Read article Jonathan Bamber · The Conversation 27 Oct 2020Arctic Ocean: why winter sea ice has stalled, and what it means for the rest of the worldMulti-year ice helps reflect the sun's rays, reducing the rate of global warming. However, these ice sheets are rapidly disappearing, releasing CO2 and raising sea levels. Read article José María Figueres · Project Syndicate 23 Oct 2020Here's how we can reduce emissions from the shipping industryNearly 80% of the world's trade is transported by shipping, resulting in the emission of over one billion tons of greenhouse gases annually. Read article James Urton · Futurity 23 Oct 2020Finding ‘breathable’ seas may get tough for marine crittersSince warmer waters will harbour less oxygen, some stretches of ocean that are habitable today may not be in the future. Read article 19 Oct 2020WTO urged to end harmful fisheries subsidies as new film shows devastating consequencesSubsidized industrial fishing fleets are decimating marine ecosystems, with extreme impacts on the livelihoods and food security of small-scale fishing communities, a new film from the En... Katie Lebling and Eliza Northrop · World Resources Institute 15 Oct 20203 ways we could store carbon in the ocean - without harming itThe ocean could help us reduce global temperature rise, by capturing and storing carbon through biological, chemical and electrochemical approaches. Read article Dan Robitzski · Futurism 15 Oct 2020New research shows the Atlantic Ocean just had its hottest decade in 3000 yearsThis past decade has been the Atlantic Ocean’s warmest in three thousand years, according Massachusetts Amherst University and Quebec University. Read article Douglas Broom 02 Oct 2020‘Secret rainforests’ have been discovered deep in our oceans. Here’s what that could meanMore than 116 coral reefs have been found deep beneath the high seas that lie outside any country's jurisdiction. They need protecting, but there's a pandemic in the way. Read article Eliza Northrop, Mansi Konar, Nicola Frost, and Liz Hollaway · World Resources Institute 02 Oct 20205 economic opportunities for a sustainable ocean economy Supporting the ocean economy has significant benefits, with every $1 invested returning $5, according to analysis. Here are 5 ocean priorities for the COVID-19 recovery. Read article Katharina Buchholz · Statista 01 Oct 2020Just how much is the Earth heating up?Data from NASA shows the Earth gradually heating up since the 1880s. Scientists are projecting that 2020 will become the second-hottest year ever recorded. Read article Jose Maria Larocca · Financial Times 30 Sep 2020These industry leaders are calling for a carbon levy on shipping fuel - here’s whyReducing shipping emissions is a vital to fighting climate change, yet greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector are increasing, but carbon levies could hold the key. Read article Sonja Ayeb-Karlsson, Celia McMichael, Ilan Kelman, and Shouro Dasgupta · The Conversation 30 Sep 2020The impact of rising sea levels on mass migrationThe idea that rising seas will force millions to move, unleashing a refugee crisis like no other, has now become commonplace, but it could be an oversimplification. Read article Sean Fleming 24 Sep 2020These 5 innovators are turning the tide on plastic pollutionHere are five entrepreneurs and their respective businesses that are looking to battle the plastic pollution pandemic by extending their usage around the world. Read article Megan Rowling · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 23 Sep 2020'Net-zero' emissions: What is it and why does it matter so much? Countries, cities and businesses are aiming for 'net-zero' emissions - where any human-produced carbon dioxide or other climate-changing emissions are removed from the atmosphere. Read article Daisy Dunne and Daisy Dunne · Carbon Brief 23 Sep 2020Arctic sea ice shrinks to second-lowest 'summer minimum' on recordThis year, the Arctic sea ice has reached its second lowest 'summer minimum' on record, according to data from the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Read article Dominic Kailash Nath Waughray 22 Sep 2020Less talk, more action: 5 things the most successful partnerships sharePublic-private collaborations are key to achieving the Great Reset and meeting SDG targets. Partnerships achieving the most impact share five elements. Read article Kate Whiting 22 Sep 2020Jane Goodall: The window of time to find climate change solutions is closingEmbrace solutions such as solar and wind energy or the future could become 'very dark', says the renowned primatologist. Read article Andrea Willige 21 Sep 20204 challenges we need to solve to protect our oceanThe integrity of ocean ecosystems is threatened by climate change, pollution and overfishing. A new sprint is looking for innovative solutions to address some of the key challenges. Read article Harrison Tasoff · Futurity 14 Sep 2020The ocean's chemistry isn't the same everywhere - this is what it means for marine lifeA new study by the University of Santa Barbara overturns a 130-year-old assumption about the chemistry of ocean water. Here's why it's important. Read article Harry Kretchmer 09 Sep 2020These surfers are using sensors in their board fins to monitor ocean warmingSurfers around the world are using Smartfins to gather data about the health of oceans. Smartfins are fixed to the tail of surfboards and contain a number of sensors. Read article Declan McAdams and Tore Angelskår 07 Sep 2020Paint: the big source of ocean microplastics you didn’t know aboutThe volume of microplastics from paint on steel surfaces that enters the ocean every year could be equivalent to 150-225 billion empty plastic bottles. Read article Douglas Broom 31 Aug 2020This small area of seagrass in Wales could be a big deal in the battle against climate changeSeagrass meadows are also important to biodiversity – but they’re one of the most threatened ecosystems on Earth. Read article Olivia Rosane · EcoWatch 26 Aug 2020Atlantic ocean holds 10x more plastic pollution than previously believed, new study findsThe amount of plastic in the ocean has been 'massively underestimated', according to a National Oceanography Centre study. Read article Bob Jordan · Stanford News 25 Aug 2020This new technology could change how we study ocean lifeA new microscope, developed at Stanford University, offers for the first time a way to track and measure sea plankton's behaviors and molecular processes. Read article Nick Davies and David Jarratt · The Conversation 11 Aug 2020Half of all tourism happens on the coast, so what lies ahead as sea levels rise?In the next 80 years, sea levels are expected to rise by around 2 meters. With around half of all tourism taking place in coastal areas, there are major implications for the industry to c... Read article 04 Aug 2020Global Tuna Alliance calls for 25% catch reduction in Indian Ocean yellowfin tunaThe Global Tuna Alliance, a body working with Friends of Ocean Action to eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in tuna fisheries, has published independent management advi... Winnie Yeh 03 Aug 2020Deep-sea minerals could meet the demands of battery supply chains – but should they?Deep-sea mining has attracted controversy due to concerns of potential damage to delicate ecosystems before scientists have had chance to assess what is at stake. Read article Alexander Berry 23 Jul 202011 innovative and surprising solutions for saving our seasChangemakers brought together by innovation platform Uplink hail from six continents and tackle a range of challenges facing the Ocean, from freight shipping to plastic pollution. Read article Sean Fleming 20 Jul 2020This boat made from plastic waste is on a mission to end ocean pollutionThe boat, made entirely out of plastic waste and recycled flip-flops, has sailed from Kenya to Tanzania to raise awareness for plastic pollution in the ocean. Read article Dan Robitzski · Futurism 09 Jul 202060% of the world's fish species at risk of extinction due to climate changeNew research suggests that climate change could wipe out 60% of all fish species in the oceans. Previous studies predicted fish would be far more resilient. Read article Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Juarawee Kittisilpa · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 07 Jul 2020Net gains: Thai project turns fishing nets into virus protection gearThailand is one of the world's biggest plastic polluters, but a small community project is recycling its discarded fishing nets into vital supplies to help fight coronavirus. Read article Douglas Broom 03 Jul 2020'Reef cubes': could these plastic-free blocks help save the ocean?Start-up ARC Marine has come up with a green alternative to artificial reefs - restoring marine biodiversity at the same time as protecting offshore wind farms from strong tides. Read article Enric Sala 01 Jul 2020Highly protected marine areas will benefit UK fishing, not threaten itHighly protected marine areas are the best way to conserve and restore marine life. Here's why the UK government must seize its chance to create more of them. Read article Jacob Duer · Project Syndicate 01 Jul 2020The plastic pandemic is only getting worse during COVID-19Single-use plastics, such as surgical masks, have been vital in supporting society during COVID-19. However, the increase in plastic waste is putting a strain on waste management systems. Read article Douglas Broom 26 Jun 2020How scuba divers are turning ocean waste into COVID face masksThe international diving organization PADI is recycling ocean plastic to make anti-coronavirus face masks. We look at similar schemes around the world. Read article Nina Jensen and Martin Stuchtey 22 Jun 20205 ways the ocean can contribute to a green post-COVID recoveryFrom food production to renewable energy, the ocean represents a vast and untapped resource. Here are five ways we can use it to shape a greener future. Read article Erna Solberg and Tommy Remengesau Jr. · Project Syndicate 16 Jun 2020Envisioning a blue recoveryErna Solberg, Norweigan PM and Tommy Remengesau, Jr, President of Palau, discuss the essential role the ocean plays in creating a sustainable and prosperous global future. Read article Charlotte Edmond 11 Jun 2020How face masks, gloves and other coronavirus waste is polluting our oceanThe coronavirus pandemic is driving us towards more single-use products and the environment is already seeing the impact. Read article Tony Long 04 Jun 2020Track and trace: transparent and digitized fishing data is crucial to ocean resilienceThe COVID pandemic has made it tougher than ever to detect illegal fishing. Digital tracking and tracing could be a great help as we rebuild our economies. Read article Jane Lubchenco 03 Jun 2020Time to protect the ocean: what is an 'MPA' and why do we need them? A comic-book-style guide explains what we mean when we talk about protecting the ocean - something that will be even more urgent as we reset after COVID-19, Read article Kaya Bulbul 03 Jun 20203 innovations which are leading the fight to save our ocean Our ocean faces an unprecedented set of interconnected challenges. These innovators, the winners of our Ocean Solutions Sprint, think they can help turn things around. Read article Joe Myers 02 Jun 2020Quotes on the future of our ocean from Queen Noor of Jordan, Marc Benioff and moreThe first day of the World Economic Forum's Virtual Ocean Dialogues ended Monday with a session looking at how we can restore the ocean's health - Setting the Stage for Ocean Action. Read article Peter Beech 01 Jun 2020'Water-forecasting' and fish farms fed on waste: how innovation is driving the blue economyTwo young entrepreneurs joined the World Economic Forum’s Virtual Ocean Dialogues to explain how fresh thinking could make aquaculture more sustainable, Read article Peter Thomson · Al Jazeera 29 May 2020UN chief: Our global recovery must include a plan for the oceanPeter Thomson, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean's makes the case for a 'blue-green' recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. Read article Gemma Parkes 27 May 20205 things you need to know about the Virtual Ocean DialoguesThe Virtual Ocean Dialogues are the world's first totally online comprehensive global conference for ocean action. Here's what you can expect. Read article Tara Lohan · EcoWatch 26 May 2020The top 10 ocean biodiversity hotspots to protectResearch has identified 10 areas of the ocean that need to be protected to support marine biodiversity. Read article Beatrice Di Caro 25 May 2020How to follow the Virtual Ocean DialoguesFind all the information you need to follow #OceanDialogues on our social channels. Read article Yifei Yan and Adam Graycar 22 May 2020New research reveals the true extent of corruption in fisheriesCorruption is a problem throughout the fisheries value chain, and its impacts are serious and widespread. Here's how policy-makers can start to address it. Read article 20 May 2020Virtual Ocean Dialogues to Fast-track Action, Innovation and ResilienceInnovation and solutions are at the forefront of the first Virtual Ocean Dialogues, a summit to fast-track actions for a healthier ocean and planet hosted by the Friends of Ocean Action a... U. Rashid Sumaila 19 May 2020COVID-19 is a chance to end harmful fishing subsidies. Here's why we must take itThe COVID-19 recovery is an opportunity to foster a sustainable ocean economy. To that end, governments must end the funding of harmful fishing practices. Read article Douglas McCauley, Kristian Teleki, and Gloria Fluxà Thienemann 12 May 20208 ways to rebuild a stronger ocean economy after COVID-19COVID-19's impact is being felt at sea as well as on land - but the pandemic offers an opportunity to start building a fairer, more sustainable ocean economy. Read article 11 May 2020Special Envoy for the Ocean calls for elimination of harmful fisheries subsidies by end of the yearFriends of Ocean Action co-chair adds his voice to those affirming support for the intensification of their efforts to develop new WTO disciplines in 2020, including a Fisheries Subsidies... 22 Apr 2020Indonesia unveils action plan to prevent 16 million tonnes of plastic from entering the oceanA diverse community of plastic pollution action leaders across Indonesia’s public, private and civil society sectors released a joint Action Plan for combatting plastic pollution and waste. 16 Apr 2020Increasing finance for a healthy oceanThe Ocean Finance Handbook is a new guide that seeks to demystify the investment landscape of the sustainable blue economy. 02 Apr 2020Coming soon: Virtual Ocean DialoguesA global online conference for ocean action, the Virtual Ocean Dialogues, has been announced to take place on 1-5 June 2020 to connect communities across the world that are seeking innova... Read more Tom Pickerell 25 Feb 2020Here's how transparent global fisheries can be a realityThe WEF's Tuna Traceability Declaration comes into force this year – a crucial step towards stemming illegal fishing that harms both ecosystems and economies Read article Gunhild A Stordalen 12 Feb 2020A healthy human future depends on healthy oceans. Here's whyThe oceans can play a huge role in feeding the planet's growing population - but we must avoid the mistakes we have made in land-based agriculture if we are to do this sustainably. Read article Charlotte Edmond 06 Feb 2020Here's how eating sea urchins could help save the oceans' dying kelp forestsAs sea urchin populations boom they are killing kelp forests and damaging vital marine ecosystems. Read article EcoWatch 03 Feb 2020Climate change is acidifying the ocean at an alarming rate - and these animals are worst affectedIncreasing ocean acidity is threatening its inhabitants, including the Dungeness crabs, whose shells are being dissolved. Read article Richard Branson 27 Jan 2020We need natural solutions to fight ocean and climate riskThe ocean, which feeds us, regulates our climate and is one of the engines of the global economy, is changing at the fastest rate in human history. We need to find practical, powerful way... Read article Rob Kaplan 20 Jan 2020How venture capital can help stem the flow of ocean plastic wasteWhen combined with public policy, corporate commitments and changes in human behaviour, here’s how venture capital can help stop plastic waste polluting the ocean - especially in Asia. Read article Olivia Rosane · EcoWatch 16 Jan 20202019 was the oceans' hottest year on recordFrom coral bleaching and rising sea levels to increased marine heatwaves and more powerful storms, climate change is destroying our ocean ecosystems - harming people just as much as the f... Read article David Elliott 13 Jan 2020This is how The Ocean Cleanup's mission to clear the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is goingThe Ocean Cleanup has collected 60 massive plastic bags from a floating barrier in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Here’s what you need to know. Read article 04 Jan 2020Overwhelming Public Support for Ban on Fishing for Endangered Species, Poll FindsNew global survey shows three out of four adults say we should ban fishing of endangered species and stop government fisheries subsidies that lead to overfishing and illegal fishing. It c... Read article Johnny Wood 13 Dec 2019The ocean is teeming with microplastic – a million times more than we thought, suggests new researchA new study finds there could be a million times more tiny plastic pieces in the ocean than we thought, and they might be infiltrating the food chain. Read article Jim Leape 12 Nov 2019Illegal fishing plagues the Pacific Ocean. Here's how to end itIllegal fishing undermines economic development, national security, food security and human rights – and nowhere is this more starkly evident than in the Pacific. Read article Hilde Verweij and Stephanie van den Berg · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 29 Oct 2019How do we end ocean plastic pollution? Go to the source of the problem – dirty riversThe Ocean Cleanup Foundation is tackling the issue of plastic pollution in the world's oceans by collecting and cleaning waste from major rivers. Read article John Virdin and Xavier Basurto · The Conversation 17 Oct 2019Small-scale fisheries are old, driven by tradition and vital for our oceansLocal communities often play outsized and overlooked roles in global fisheries. For example, Senegal and Mexico are both home to small groups who supply fish to locations all around the w... Read article Ben Lamm · Quartz 11 Oct 2019The solution to fighting climate change could be lurking in our oceansIt is known for being the most efficient method of storing carbon dioxide, but algae is also used to make tennis shoes, metal alternatives and meat-free burgers. This is how it could help... Read article 08 Oct 2019Global Trade Deal Needed Urgently to Ban Subsidies Threatening Fish StocksSir David Attenborough, the Friends of Ocean Action, the World Economic Forum and WWF send powerful video message as trade delegates meet at the WTO. Watch at https://wef.ch/overfishing. Read article 02 Oct 2019New Industry-Led Alliance to Clean Up Tuna Supply Chains A coalition of companies from across global tuna supply chains aims to stop illegally caught tuna getting to market and seeks to boost environmental sustainability and respect for human r... Read article Katharina Buchholz · Statista 01 Oct 2019This chart shows the planet's oceans are getting warmerEarth's oceans are getting warmer. Climate change has led to higher temperatures earlier than expected and continued global warming will lead to changes in the strength, frequency, spatia... Read article 24 Sep 2019World Economic Forum and Aker Group Announce Technology Centre for Ocean and EnvironmentAlem Tedeneke, Public Engagement: +1 646 204 9191, email: ated@weforum.org Read article 23 Sep 2019New Coalition Aims to Make Zero-Emissions Shipping Plain SailingAlem Tedeneke, Public Engagement+1 646 204 9191, Email: ated@weforum.org Read article Daniela V. Fernandez 12 Sep 2019Five ways individuals can help save the oceansWith every choice we make, especially those we put our money behind, we cast our vote for what we care about. Read article Harrison Tasoff · Futurity 08 Aug 2019These scientists have mapped the world's oceans - here's what they foundIn 83% of the ocean, at least a quarter of the species are threatened and regions like the Mediterranean and Black seas are the most vulnerable, according to a new study. Read article 01 Jul 2019Act against illegal fishing to boost food securityG20 governments have the chance to close the net on illegal fishing, an enterprise that is fuelling food insecurity, violence and poverty. Read more on FT Sylvia Earle 01 Jul 2019Efforts to save the planet must start with the AntarcticSouthern Ocean protection needs to be supercharged to help tackle the climate crisis and biodiversity loss Read article Douglas McCauley 25 Jun 2019This is how China can be a friend to ocean conservationBeijing is at the helm when it comes to shaping what a marine industrial revolution will mean for the health of the seas. Read article 18 Jun 2019We're failing the world's oceans. Businesses can help save them Read more on CNN Michael Parker and Johannah Christensen 18 Jun 2019Banks launch green charter to help shipping reduce its carbon footprintFinancial institutions are including climate considerations in lending decisions to incentivize shipping’s decarbonization Read article 06 Jun 2019If you want to save the ocean, make women part of the solutionWomen depend on the ocean for livelihoods as much as men, yet their voices are not heard loudly enough when it comes to solving the crises facing our seas. Read more 03 Jun 2019How do we pay for a healthy ocean? Read more on Nature 06 Mar 2019Ocean Envoy calls for World Trade Organization members to end harmful fisheries subsidiesUN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean Calls for Immediate Action from the World Trade Organization to Eliminate Harmful Fisheries Subsidies Read more Jim Leape 18 Jan 2019We have the tools to tackle illegal fishing. It’s time to use themA UN agreement, market action and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies together offer a new opportunity to crack the problem of illegal fishing. Read article Erna Solberg 14 Jan 2019Why the ocean holds the key to sustainable developmentWith just 12 years to go before the 2030 deadline for meeting the SDGs, it is clear that the ocean will play a central role. World leaders much act now, writes the Prime Minister of Norwa... Read article Laura Liswood 11 Jan 2019Women’s voices must be heard in the battle to save the oceanWomen depend upon the ocean for the livelihoods just as much as men, yet their voices are not heard loudly enough when it comes to solving the crises facing our seas. It's time to change ... Read article Douglas McCauley 22 Nov 2018Can our oceans be saved by following the model of national parks?Parks on land host some of the world’s most famous conservation successes. The global community should now step up efforts to replicate this success - underwater. Read article Kristian Teleki 12 Oct 2018We can save our ocean in three steps - if we act nowThe ocean is at a tipping point, and governments have a decision to make: is it business as usual, or can we work together to restore sustainable, clean and productive waters? Read article Mukhisa Kituyi and Peter Thomson 13 Jul 201890% of fish stocks are used up – fisheries subsidies must stop emptying the oceanIn order to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and secure the livelihoods of millions across the developing world, harmful subsidies to large fleets must end by 2020. Read article Douglas Broom 12 Nov 2020Saving the ocean must be part of the Race to ZeroHelen Ågren, Sweden’s Ambassador for the Ocean, wants the world to save the ocean from climate change and use it to tackle the causes of the problem. Read article Nathanial Matthews, Karen Sack, and Chip Cunliffe 13 Nov 2020The ocean is changing faster than ever. Investing in nature can help protect itClimate change's impact on the ocean threatens the lives of billions of people and could result in massive future costs - but investing in nature can help. Read article #FriendsofOcean Friends of Ocean Action Tweets Tweets by FriendsofOcean
Karen Scofield Seal 23 Dec 2020The start-up that believes seaweed can change the worldOceanium's biorefinery technology can turn sustainably farmed seaweed into food and packaging, fighting food insecurity and aiding a low-carbon economy. Read article
James Bray 23 Dec 2020Can ocean health lead to wealth? Our latest House on Fire podcast tackles blue financeOur latest House on Fire podcast looks at marine conservation and the huge economic and environmental opportunities it offers. Read article
James Bray 18 Dec 2020Whale road: how to keep marine mammals safe from speeding ships - House on Fire podcastWhales are dying in their thousands due to strikes by container vessels. We talk to the experts fighting back, with feeding forecasts, speed controls and sonic sensors. Read article
17 Dec 2020We have a shared responsibility for bringing our seafarers homeRestrictions imposed due to the pandemic have had the unintended consequence of keeping seafarers away from home for months. The industry demands action. Read article
Alister Doyle · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 17 Dec 2020The Oceanbird: Swedish firm develops largest wind-driven cargo shopA huge, wind-driven cargo ship could help end the fossil fuel era and curb climate change, its designers in Sweden say. The ship will be 200m long and carry 7,000 cars. Read article
14 Dec 2020Missed deadline to end harmful subsidies will drive more overfishing: leaders must urgently push for action early in 2021, says UN ocean envoyNegotiators at the World Trade Organization have signalled that in spite of best endeavours, they will be not be able to meet the 2020 deadline for ending harmful fisheries subsidies that...
Nicola Frost and Kristian Teleki · World Resources Institute 11 Dec 20205 critical things we need to do to protect our ocean 14 world leaders of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy are laying out a new action agenda to help protect the ocean. Read article
Ceridwen Fraser, Christina Hulbe, Craig Stevens, and Huw Griffiths · The Conversation 11 Dec 2020From arm-sized worms to the Screaming Sixties, this is everything to know about the Southern OceanThe Southern Ocean, also called the Antarctic Ocean, is like no other. Difficult to study, but rich in life, here's a rundown of what you need to know. Read article
Jodie L. Rummer, Bridie JM Allan, Ian A. Bouyoucos, Mirjam van der Mheen, Irfan Yulianto, and Charitha Pattiaratchi · The Conversation 09 Dec 2020The mighty Pacific Ocean is in peril - this is whyHuman activity such as overfishing, climate change and plastic is having a huge impact on the Pacific Ocean, killing millions of sea creatures every year. Read article
Harrison Tasoff · Futurity 30 Nov 2020Here's how fishing stifles the ocean's ability to capture carbonWhen fish die naturally, their bodies and the carbon they contain sink to the depths of the ocean. Yet when fished, this carbon is released into the atmosphere as CO2. Read article
Nick Routley · Visual Capitalist 26 Nov 2020Our ocean floor remains largely undiscovered - these are the countries changing thatDespite our knowledge of the land we live on and the technology available to us, very little of the ocean floor has actually been put on a map. Read article
Peter Thomson 21 Nov 2020Overfishing is a social injustice. To end it, we need to eliminate harmful fisheries subsidies.Overfishing is a social injustice. To end it, we need to eliminate the harmful fisheries subsidies that are overexploiting the ocean's resources. Read article
Myisha Majumder · GreenBiz 18 Nov 2020High-tech for the high seas: How the digital wave can help sustainable fisheriesData and digital technologies like blockchain can play a big role in supporting aquaculture. Innovative solutions can help all levels of the supply chain. Read article
Nathanial Matthews, Karen Sack, and Chip Cunliffe 13 Nov 2020The ocean is changing faster than ever. Investing in nature can help protect itClimate change's impact on the ocean threatens the lives of billions of people and could result in massive future costs - but investing in nature can help. Read article
Douglas Broom 12 Nov 2020Saving the ocean must be part of the Race to ZeroHelen Ågren, Sweden’s Ambassador for the Ocean, wants the world to save the ocean from climate change and use it to tackle the causes of the problem. Read article
Emily Kelly and Elena Perez 12 Nov 2020Why our ocean could hold the best solutions to climate changeClimate change has taken a toll on our ocean. But effective solutions to the climate challenges faced on land and at sea could be found within their waters Read article
Ghislaine Llewellyn 09 Nov 2020How building with nature can lead a green recovery for our coastsHow using natural solutions in coastal areas to mitigate and adapt to climate change can build community resilience, lower costs and restore ecoystems Read article
Peter JS Jones and Rick Stafford · The Conversation 03 Nov 2020Expanding marine protected areas could boost fish yields – but there's a catchMarine protected areas - or MPAs - can serve as important tools to conserve marine habitats, manage fisheries sustainably and make food supplies more secure. Read article
Mark Serreze · The Conversation 03 Nov 2020Where’s the sea ice? 3 reasons the Arctic freeze is unseasonably late and why it mattersGlobal warming, highlighted by the Siberian heatwave in June, has meant that much of the Arctic's sea ice hasn't formed. This can cause a cycle of more melting sea ice. Read article
Natalie Marchant 02 Nov 2020This is how much plastic scientists now think is at the bottom of the oceanResearch in Australia suggests that the amount of plastic on the seabed is many times higher than estimates from previous studies. Read article
Robert Jones and Georg Baunach 30 Oct 2020Can the growth of aquaculture help restore the health of our ocean? Aquaculture - the practice of farming food in water - is expanding rapidly. Can we create a future where the industry contributes positively to ocean health? Read article
Jonathan Bamber · The Conversation 27 Oct 2020Arctic Ocean: why winter sea ice has stalled, and what it means for the rest of the worldMulti-year ice helps reflect the sun's rays, reducing the rate of global warming. However, these ice sheets are rapidly disappearing, releasing CO2 and raising sea levels. Read article
José María Figueres · Project Syndicate 23 Oct 2020Here's how we can reduce emissions from the shipping industryNearly 80% of the world's trade is transported by shipping, resulting in the emission of over one billion tons of greenhouse gases annually. Read article
James Urton · Futurity 23 Oct 2020Finding ‘breathable’ seas may get tough for marine crittersSince warmer waters will harbour less oxygen, some stretches of ocean that are habitable today may not be in the future. Read article
19 Oct 2020WTO urged to end harmful fisheries subsidies as new film shows devastating consequencesSubsidized industrial fishing fleets are decimating marine ecosystems, with extreme impacts on the livelihoods and food security of small-scale fishing communities, a new film from the En...
Katie Lebling and Eliza Northrop · World Resources Institute 15 Oct 20203 ways we could store carbon in the ocean - without harming itThe ocean could help us reduce global temperature rise, by capturing and storing carbon through biological, chemical and electrochemical approaches. Read article
Dan Robitzski · Futurism 15 Oct 2020New research shows the Atlantic Ocean just had its hottest decade in 3000 yearsThis past decade has been the Atlantic Ocean’s warmest in three thousand years, according Massachusetts Amherst University and Quebec University. Read article
Douglas Broom 02 Oct 2020‘Secret rainforests’ have been discovered deep in our oceans. Here’s what that could meanMore than 116 coral reefs have been found deep beneath the high seas that lie outside any country's jurisdiction. They need protecting, but there's a pandemic in the way. Read article
Eliza Northrop, Mansi Konar, Nicola Frost, and Liz Hollaway · World Resources Institute 02 Oct 20205 economic opportunities for a sustainable ocean economy Supporting the ocean economy has significant benefits, with every $1 invested returning $5, according to analysis. Here are 5 ocean priorities for the COVID-19 recovery. Read article
Katharina Buchholz · Statista 01 Oct 2020Just how much is the Earth heating up?Data from NASA shows the Earth gradually heating up since the 1880s. Scientists are projecting that 2020 will become the second-hottest year ever recorded. Read article
Jose Maria Larocca · Financial Times 30 Sep 2020These industry leaders are calling for a carbon levy on shipping fuel - here’s whyReducing shipping emissions is a vital to fighting climate change, yet greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector are increasing, but carbon levies could hold the key. Read article
Sonja Ayeb-Karlsson, Celia McMichael, Ilan Kelman, and Shouro Dasgupta · The Conversation 30 Sep 2020The impact of rising sea levels on mass migrationThe idea that rising seas will force millions to move, unleashing a refugee crisis like no other, has now become commonplace, but it could be an oversimplification. Read article
Sean Fleming 24 Sep 2020These 5 innovators are turning the tide on plastic pollutionHere are five entrepreneurs and their respective businesses that are looking to battle the plastic pollution pandemic by extending their usage around the world. Read article
Megan Rowling · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 23 Sep 2020'Net-zero' emissions: What is it and why does it matter so much? Countries, cities and businesses are aiming for 'net-zero' emissions - where any human-produced carbon dioxide or other climate-changing emissions are removed from the atmosphere. Read article
Daisy Dunne and Daisy Dunne · Carbon Brief 23 Sep 2020Arctic sea ice shrinks to second-lowest 'summer minimum' on recordThis year, the Arctic sea ice has reached its second lowest 'summer minimum' on record, according to data from the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Read article
Dominic Kailash Nath Waughray 22 Sep 2020Less talk, more action: 5 things the most successful partnerships sharePublic-private collaborations are key to achieving the Great Reset and meeting SDG targets. Partnerships achieving the most impact share five elements. Read article
Kate Whiting 22 Sep 2020Jane Goodall: The window of time to find climate change solutions is closingEmbrace solutions such as solar and wind energy or the future could become 'very dark', says the renowned primatologist. Read article
Andrea Willige 21 Sep 20204 challenges we need to solve to protect our oceanThe integrity of ocean ecosystems is threatened by climate change, pollution and overfishing. A new sprint is looking for innovative solutions to address some of the key challenges. Read article
Harrison Tasoff · Futurity 14 Sep 2020The ocean's chemistry isn't the same everywhere - this is what it means for marine lifeA new study by the University of Santa Barbara overturns a 130-year-old assumption about the chemistry of ocean water. Here's why it's important. Read article
Harry Kretchmer 09 Sep 2020These surfers are using sensors in their board fins to monitor ocean warmingSurfers around the world are using Smartfins to gather data about the health of oceans. Smartfins are fixed to the tail of surfboards and contain a number of sensors. Read article
Declan McAdams and Tore Angelskår 07 Sep 2020Paint: the big source of ocean microplastics you didn’t know aboutThe volume of microplastics from paint on steel surfaces that enters the ocean every year could be equivalent to 150-225 billion empty plastic bottles. Read article
Douglas Broom 31 Aug 2020This small area of seagrass in Wales could be a big deal in the battle against climate changeSeagrass meadows are also important to biodiversity – but they’re one of the most threatened ecosystems on Earth. Read article
Olivia Rosane · EcoWatch 26 Aug 2020Atlantic ocean holds 10x more plastic pollution than previously believed, new study findsThe amount of plastic in the ocean has been 'massively underestimated', according to a National Oceanography Centre study. Read article
Bob Jordan · Stanford News 25 Aug 2020This new technology could change how we study ocean lifeA new microscope, developed at Stanford University, offers for the first time a way to track and measure sea plankton's behaviors and molecular processes. Read article
Nick Davies and David Jarratt · The Conversation 11 Aug 2020Half of all tourism happens on the coast, so what lies ahead as sea levels rise?In the next 80 years, sea levels are expected to rise by around 2 meters. With around half of all tourism taking place in coastal areas, there are major implications for the industry to c... Read article
04 Aug 2020Global Tuna Alliance calls for 25% catch reduction in Indian Ocean yellowfin tunaThe Global Tuna Alliance, a body working with Friends of Ocean Action to eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in tuna fisheries, has published independent management advi...
Winnie Yeh 03 Aug 2020Deep-sea minerals could meet the demands of battery supply chains – but should they?Deep-sea mining has attracted controversy due to concerns of potential damage to delicate ecosystems before scientists have had chance to assess what is at stake. Read article
Alexander Berry 23 Jul 202011 innovative and surprising solutions for saving our seasChangemakers brought together by innovation platform Uplink hail from six continents and tackle a range of challenges facing the Ocean, from freight shipping to plastic pollution. Read article
Sean Fleming 20 Jul 2020This boat made from plastic waste is on a mission to end ocean pollutionThe boat, made entirely out of plastic waste and recycled flip-flops, has sailed from Kenya to Tanzania to raise awareness for plastic pollution in the ocean. Read article
Dan Robitzski · Futurism 09 Jul 202060% of the world's fish species at risk of extinction due to climate changeNew research suggests that climate change could wipe out 60% of all fish species in the oceans. Previous studies predicted fish would be far more resilient. Read article
Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Juarawee Kittisilpa · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 07 Jul 2020Net gains: Thai project turns fishing nets into virus protection gearThailand is one of the world's biggest plastic polluters, but a small community project is recycling its discarded fishing nets into vital supplies to help fight coronavirus. Read article
Douglas Broom 03 Jul 2020'Reef cubes': could these plastic-free blocks help save the ocean?Start-up ARC Marine has come up with a green alternative to artificial reefs - restoring marine biodiversity at the same time as protecting offshore wind farms from strong tides. Read article
Enric Sala 01 Jul 2020Highly protected marine areas will benefit UK fishing, not threaten itHighly protected marine areas are the best way to conserve and restore marine life. Here's why the UK government must seize its chance to create more of them. Read article
Jacob Duer · Project Syndicate 01 Jul 2020The plastic pandemic is only getting worse during COVID-19Single-use plastics, such as surgical masks, have been vital in supporting society during COVID-19. However, the increase in plastic waste is putting a strain on waste management systems. Read article
Douglas Broom 26 Jun 2020How scuba divers are turning ocean waste into COVID face masksThe international diving organization PADI is recycling ocean plastic to make anti-coronavirus face masks. We look at similar schemes around the world. Read article
Nina Jensen and Martin Stuchtey 22 Jun 20205 ways the ocean can contribute to a green post-COVID recoveryFrom food production to renewable energy, the ocean represents a vast and untapped resource. Here are five ways we can use it to shape a greener future. Read article
Erna Solberg and Tommy Remengesau Jr. · Project Syndicate 16 Jun 2020Envisioning a blue recoveryErna Solberg, Norweigan PM and Tommy Remengesau, Jr, President of Palau, discuss the essential role the ocean plays in creating a sustainable and prosperous global future. Read article
Charlotte Edmond 11 Jun 2020How face masks, gloves and other coronavirus waste is polluting our oceanThe coronavirus pandemic is driving us towards more single-use products and the environment is already seeing the impact. Read article
Tony Long 04 Jun 2020Track and trace: transparent and digitized fishing data is crucial to ocean resilienceThe COVID pandemic has made it tougher than ever to detect illegal fishing. Digital tracking and tracing could be a great help as we rebuild our economies. Read article
Jane Lubchenco 03 Jun 2020Time to protect the ocean: what is an 'MPA' and why do we need them? A comic-book-style guide explains what we mean when we talk about protecting the ocean - something that will be even more urgent as we reset after COVID-19, Read article
Kaya Bulbul 03 Jun 20203 innovations which are leading the fight to save our ocean Our ocean faces an unprecedented set of interconnected challenges. These innovators, the winners of our Ocean Solutions Sprint, think they can help turn things around. Read article
Joe Myers 02 Jun 2020Quotes on the future of our ocean from Queen Noor of Jordan, Marc Benioff and moreThe first day of the World Economic Forum's Virtual Ocean Dialogues ended Monday with a session looking at how we can restore the ocean's health - Setting the Stage for Ocean Action. Read article
Peter Beech 01 Jun 2020'Water-forecasting' and fish farms fed on waste: how innovation is driving the blue economyTwo young entrepreneurs joined the World Economic Forum’s Virtual Ocean Dialogues to explain how fresh thinking could make aquaculture more sustainable, Read article
Peter Thomson · Al Jazeera 29 May 2020UN chief: Our global recovery must include a plan for the oceanPeter Thomson, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean's makes the case for a 'blue-green' recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. Read article
Gemma Parkes 27 May 20205 things you need to know about the Virtual Ocean DialoguesThe Virtual Ocean Dialogues are the world's first totally online comprehensive global conference for ocean action. Here's what you can expect. Read article
Tara Lohan · EcoWatch 26 May 2020The top 10 ocean biodiversity hotspots to protectResearch has identified 10 areas of the ocean that need to be protected to support marine biodiversity. Read article
Beatrice Di Caro 25 May 2020How to follow the Virtual Ocean DialoguesFind all the information you need to follow #OceanDialogues on our social channels. Read article
Yifei Yan and Adam Graycar 22 May 2020New research reveals the true extent of corruption in fisheriesCorruption is a problem throughout the fisheries value chain, and its impacts are serious and widespread. Here's how policy-makers can start to address it. Read article
20 May 2020Virtual Ocean Dialogues to Fast-track Action, Innovation and ResilienceInnovation and solutions are at the forefront of the first Virtual Ocean Dialogues, a summit to fast-track actions for a healthier ocean and planet hosted by the Friends of Ocean Action a...
U. Rashid Sumaila 19 May 2020COVID-19 is a chance to end harmful fishing subsidies. Here's why we must take itThe COVID-19 recovery is an opportunity to foster a sustainable ocean economy. To that end, governments must end the funding of harmful fishing practices. Read article
Douglas McCauley, Kristian Teleki, and Gloria Fluxà Thienemann 12 May 20208 ways to rebuild a stronger ocean economy after COVID-19COVID-19's impact is being felt at sea as well as on land - but the pandemic offers an opportunity to start building a fairer, more sustainable ocean economy. Read article
11 May 2020Special Envoy for the Ocean calls for elimination of harmful fisheries subsidies by end of the yearFriends of Ocean Action co-chair adds his voice to those affirming support for the intensification of their efforts to develop new WTO disciplines in 2020, including a Fisheries Subsidies...
22 Apr 2020Indonesia unveils action plan to prevent 16 million tonnes of plastic from entering the oceanA diverse community of plastic pollution action leaders across Indonesia’s public, private and civil society sectors released a joint Action Plan for combatting plastic pollution and waste.
16 Apr 2020Increasing finance for a healthy oceanThe Ocean Finance Handbook is a new guide that seeks to demystify the investment landscape of the sustainable blue economy.
02 Apr 2020Coming soon: Virtual Ocean DialoguesA global online conference for ocean action, the Virtual Ocean Dialogues, has been announced to take place on 1-5 June 2020 to connect communities across the world that are seeking innova... Read more
Tom Pickerell 25 Feb 2020Here's how transparent global fisheries can be a realityThe WEF's Tuna Traceability Declaration comes into force this year – a crucial step towards stemming illegal fishing that harms both ecosystems and economies Read article
Gunhild A Stordalen 12 Feb 2020A healthy human future depends on healthy oceans. Here's whyThe oceans can play a huge role in feeding the planet's growing population - but we must avoid the mistakes we have made in land-based agriculture if we are to do this sustainably. Read article
Charlotte Edmond 06 Feb 2020Here's how eating sea urchins could help save the oceans' dying kelp forestsAs sea urchin populations boom they are killing kelp forests and damaging vital marine ecosystems. Read article
EcoWatch 03 Feb 2020Climate change is acidifying the ocean at an alarming rate - and these animals are worst affectedIncreasing ocean acidity is threatening its inhabitants, including the Dungeness crabs, whose shells are being dissolved. Read article
Richard Branson 27 Jan 2020We need natural solutions to fight ocean and climate riskThe ocean, which feeds us, regulates our climate and is one of the engines of the global economy, is changing at the fastest rate in human history. We need to find practical, powerful way... Read article
Rob Kaplan 20 Jan 2020How venture capital can help stem the flow of ocean plastic wasteWhen combined with public policy, corporate commitments and changes in human behaviour, here’s how venture capital can help stop plastic waste polluting the ocean - especially in Asia. Read article
Olivia Rosane · EcoWatch 16 Jan 20202019 was the oceans' hottest year on recordFrom coral bleaching and rising sea levels to increased marine heatwaves and more powerful storms, climate change is destroying our ocean ecosystems - harming people just as much as the f... Read article
David Elliott 13 Jan 2020This is how The Ocean Cleanup's mission to clear the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is goingThe Ocean Cleanup has collected 60 massive plastic bags from a floating barrier in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Here’s what you need to know. Read article
04 Jan 2020Overwhelming Public Support for Ban on Fishing for Endangered Species, Poll FindsNew global survey shows three out of four adults say we should ban fishing of endangered species and stop government fisheries subsidies that lead to overfishing and illegal fishing. It c... Read article
Johnny Wood 13 Dec 2019The ocean is teeming with microplastic – a million times more than we thought, suggests new researchA new study finds there could be a million times more tiny plastic pieces in the ocean than we thought, and they might be infiltrating the food chain. Read article
Jim Leape 12 Nov 2019Illegal fishing plagues the Pacific Ocean. Here's how to end itIllegal fishing undermines economic development, national security, food security and human rights – and nowhere is this more starkly evident than in the Pacific. Read article
Hilde Verweij and Stephanie van den Berg · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 29 Oct 2019How do we end ocean plastic pollution? Go to the source of the problem – dirty riversThe Ocean Cleanup Foundation is tackling the issue of plastic pollution in the world's oceans by collecting and cleaning waste from major rivers. Read article
John Virdin and Xavier Basurto · The Conversation 17 Oct 2019Small-scale fisheries are old, driven by tradition and vital for our oceansLocal communities often play outsized and overlooked roles in global fisheries. For example, Senegal and Mexico are both home to small groups who supply fish to locations all around the w... Read article
Ben Lamm · Quartz 11 Oct 2019The solution to fighting climate change could be lurking in our oceansIt is known for being the most efficient method of storing carbon dioxide, but algae is also used to make tennis shoes, metal alternatives and meat-free burgers. This is how it could help... Read article
08 Oct 2019Global Trade Deal Needed Urgently to Ban Subsidies Threatening Fish StocksSir David Attenborough, the Friends of Ocean Action, the World Economic Forum and WWF send powerful video message as trade delegates meet at the WTO. Watch at https://wef.ch/overfishing. Read article
02 Oct 2019New Industry-Led Alliance to Clean Up Tuna Supply Chains A coalition of companies from across global tuna supply chains aims to stop illegally caught tuna getting to market and seeks to boost environmental sustainability and respect for human r... Read article
Katharina Buchholz · Statista 01 Oct 2019This chart shows the planet's oceans are getting warmerEarth's oceans are getting warmer. Climate change has led to higher temperatures earlier than expected and continued global warming will lead to changes in the strength, frequency, spatia... Read article
24 Sep 2019World Economic Forum and Aker Group Announce Technology Centre for Ocean and EnvironmentAlem Tedeneke, Public Engagement: +1 646 204 9191, email: ated@weforum.org Read article
23 Sep 2019New Coalition Aims to Make Zero-Emissions Shipping Plain SailingAlem Tedeneke, Public Engagement+1 646 204 9191, Email: ated@weforum.org Read article
Daniela V. Fernandez 12 Sep 2019Five ways individuals can help save the oceansWith every choice we make, especially those we put our money behind, we cast our vote for what we care about. Read article
Harrison Tasoff · Futurity 08 Aug 2019These scientists have mapped the world's oceans - here's what they foundIn 83% of the ocean, at least a quarter of the species are threatened and regions like the Mediterranean and Black seas are the most vulnerable, according to a new study. Read article
01 Jul 2019Act against illegal fishing to boost food securityG20 governments have the chance to close the net on illegal fishing, an enterprise that is fuelling food insecurity, violence and poverty. Read more on FT
Sylvia Earle 01 Jul 2019Efforts to save the planet must start with the AntarcticSouthern Ocean protection needs to be supercharged to help tackle the climate crisis and biodiversity loss Read article
Douglas McCauley 25 Jun 2019This is how China can be a friend to ocean conservationBeijing is at the helm when it comes to shaping what a marine industrial revolution will mean for the health of the seas. Read article
Michael Parker and Johannah Christensen 18 Jun 2019Banks launch green charter to help shipping reduce its carbon footprintFinancial institutions are including climate considerations in lending decisions to incentivize shipping’s decarbonization Read article
06 Jun 2019If you want to save the ocean, make women part of the solutionWomen depend on the ocean for livelihoods as much as men, yet their voices are not heard loudly enough when it comes to solving the crises facing our seas. Read more
06 Mar 2019Ocean Envoy calls for World Trade Organization members to end harmful fisheries subsidiesUN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean Calls for Immediate Action from the World Trade Organization to Eliminate Harmful Fisheries Subsidies Read more
Jim Leape 18 Jan 2019We have the tools to tackle illegal fishing. It’s time to use themA UN agreement, market action and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies together offer a new opportunity to crack the problem of illegal fishing. Read article
Erna Solberg 14 Jan 2019Why the ocean holds the key to sustainable developmentWith just 12 years to go before the 2030 deadline for meeting the SDGs, it is clear that the ocean will play a central role. World leaders much act now, writes the Prime Minister of Norwa... Read article
Laura Liswood 11 Jan 2019Women’s voices must be heard in the battle to save the oceanWomen depend upon the ocean for the livelihoods just as much as men, yet their voices are not heard loudly enough when it comes to solving the crises facing our seas. It's time to change ... Read article
Douglas McCauley 22 Nov 2018Can our oceans be saved by following the model of national parks?Parks on land host some of the world’s most famous conservation successes. The global community should now step up efforts to replicate this success - underwater. Read article
Kristian Teleki 12 Oct 2018We can save our ocean in three steps - if we act nowThe ocean is at a tipping point, and governments have a decision to make: is it business as usual, or can we work together to restore sustainable, clean and productive waters? Read article
Mukhisa Kituyi and Peter Thomson 13 Jul 201890% of fish stocks are used up – fisheries subsidies must stop emptying the oceanIn order to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and secure the livelihoods of millions across the developing world, harmful subsidies to large fleets must end by 2020. Read article
Douglas Broom 12 Nov 2020Saving the ocean must be part of the Race to ZeroHelen Ågren, Sweden’s Ambassador for the Ocean, wants the world to save the ocean from climate change and use it to tackle the causes of the problem. Read article
Nathanial Matthews, Karen Sack, and Chip Cunliffe 13 Nov 2020The ocean is changing faster than ever. Investing in nature can help protect itClimate change's impact on the ocean threatens the lives of billions of people and could result in massive future costs - but investing in nature can help. Read article