Indonesia strengthens North Natuna Sea surveillance

Cyclone Bavi threatens eastern Indonesia with strong winds and waves

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) has urged residents in eastern Indonesia to remain vigilant ...

This research museum takes a snapshot of what’s in Philippine waters

Marine scientists are documenting ocean biodiversity in a research museum. They hope this process prepares the Philippines to join in the conservation and utilization of the ocean common.

New Indonesia roadmap aims to protect Indigenous knowledge for biodiversity

Indonesia is developing a roadmap to recognize and protect Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ (IPLCs) traditional knowledge in biodiversity conservation, aligning with its commitments to international frameworks. Indigenous communities in Indonesia already safeguard vast biodiverse areas — an estimated 29 million hectares (71.6 million acres) — through customary practices, though only a small portion has []

Africa: With 2030 Looming, Ocean Leaders Warn Time Is Running Out for 30x30

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- A significant challenge for the conservation sector is the 30x30 goal to protect 30 of the planet's oceans by 2030. It heavily depends on the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ agreement), which is the first legally binding agreement to establish Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the open seas. Before the treaty, nearly half the planet's ocean surface, the high seas, had almost no formal protection, with less than 1 safeguarded. The agreement is now the essential pathway to deliver the roughly 11 million km² of

Coastal First Nations celebrates tanker ban protection in BC-Ottawa deal

Coastal First Nations, a coalition representing multiple First Nations on British Columbia’s North and Central Coast, welcomed Thursday’s federal-provincial commitment to uphold the North Coast oil tanker ban, calling it a reaffirmation of long-standing protections for one of the world’s most productive cold-water marine ecosystems.