In 2015, fish accounted for about 17% of animal protein consumed by the global population and provided about 3.2 billion people with almost 20% of their average per capita intake (FAO, 2018). People i...

In this uniquely extensive global analysis on the productivity of commercial fishery stocks, a common factor was the existence of pronounced heterogeneity, as documented for 710 stocks in the underta...

Abstract. Universities play a critical role in equipping the next generation of ocean professionals with the skills, knowledge, and perspectives required t

Melting ice and associated sea-level change will expose new land in Antarctica. Here the authors quantify this change and combine it with our understanding of known Antarctic mineral occurrences, show...

In recent years, the intensification of tropical cyclone activity has become an increasingly alarming phenomenon globally. A groundbreaking new study by Shan, Song, Lin, and colleagues, published in

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MOMBASA — At the Our Ocean conference in Mombasa, Kenya, a message echoed across sessions: Effective marine protected areas (MPAs) are critical to safeguarding oceans. The Blue Park Awards, instituted...

Recent years have witnessed increased interest in human-ocean relationships and the role that understanding these can play in ensuring sustainable ocean futu...

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Lau et al. examine multi-species genetic patterns of Southern Ocean benthic biodiversity to identify genetic hotspot areas for priority conservation.

The deep ocean is defined as the sea and seabed below 200m because this is where light fades.  It makes up 90% of the Earth’s marine environment and is the largest biome (community of plants and anima...

An international study warns that critical scientific and practical gaps are slowing the use of blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs) in global efforts to tackle climate change. Led by a team of international...

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Melting ice from West Antarctica once delivered huge amounts of iron to the Southern Ocean, but algae growth did not increase as expected. Researchers found the iron was in a form that marine life cou...

npj Ocean Sustainability - Towards climate-ready marine protected areas: challenges and strategic pathways

The world’s marine pollution comes in many forms – from toxic chemicals, sewage and fertilisers to plastics, discarded fishing nets and even the noise from shipping and drilling. Over 80% of it origin...

So far, about 10% of the ocean has formal protection as countries work toward the 30x30 goal, but many areas are still protected on paper only.

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) management usually involves bringing multiple stakeholders together, to construct policy-relevant research programs and science-based tools for adaptive management. Here,...

Local human disturbances, such as pollution and land-use change, globally suppress coral reefs, particularly inshore, turbid reefs, that may be climate refugia if local stressors were reduced, based o...

The United Nations Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement (BBNJA) – nicknamed the 'High Seas Treaty' – comes into force on January 17, a massive milestone in efforts to conserve marine li...

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The authors model the emergence of climate-driven changes in Antarctic sea ice, phytoplankton, krill, fish and penguins. They show earlier emergence for higher trophic levels, as well as highly season...

npj Ocean Sustainability - Achieving 30×30: How different nations report their contributions to international marine conservation targets

Sea ice loss seems to have triggered a decline in the nutrient nitrate, affecting the tiny organisms that form the foundations of marine food chains and absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to...

Recently, international judicial forums have issued landmark advisory opinions on the subject of the ocean–climate nexus. The opinions are based on the recog...

Methods to include sociocultural dimensions in ocean governance are important, but not well developed. Here we provide a methodology for participatory community mapping of sociocultural dimensions att...

As temperatures climb, scientists warn the seas are approaching a perilous tipping point. Warming oceans are changing marine ecosystems and elevating climate risks to communities across the globe, fro...

Discover the Ocean Love Innovation Award - a platform empowering creative solutions to protect our oceans. Join a global network of visionaries, apply for the award, and contribute to vital ocean cons...

At one time, kelp forests — which shelter fish, slow erosion, and sequester carbon — grew along a third of the world’s coastlines. Now, scientists are working to bolster heat-stressed kelp by attackin...

npj Ocean Sustainability - Walking the talk: voluntary actions on marine protected areas on the high seas

Today, the European Commission adopted OceanEye to expand the EU\'s role in ocean observation.

Coral species from another ocean may be the only way to save Caribbean reefs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MOMBASA, Kenya (June 18, 2026) — Over 100 governments, businesses and civil society organizations announced 320 new commitments valued at $6.4 billion to advance ocean conservati...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MOMBASA, Kenya (June 18, 2026) — Over 100 governments, businesses and civil society organizations announced 320 new commitments valued at $6.4 billion to advance ocean conservati...

London, U.K. (June 23, 2026)– Today, at the Earthshot Prize Impact Assembly during London Climate Action Week, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a $260 million commitment to expand the Bloomberg Ocean Initiative, marking a new phase of global ocean conservation focused on implementation, transparency, and establishing protections across the high seas. The investment will help close the gap between ocean protection commitments and action as countries work toward the global goal of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030. While countries have now committed roughly 10% of the ocean to conservation and protection, many areas still lack effective management, enforcement, and long-term financing. With four years remaining to meet the 30×30 goal, Bloomberg Philanthropies’ investment will help governments strengthen management, accountability, international cooperation, and locally led conservation to ensure protections deliver lasting benefits for people and nature. “Our new commitment marks the next phase of the Bloomberg Ocean Initiative,” said Patricia E. Harris, CEO of Bloomberg Philanthropies. “Over the years, we have made important progress in protecting our ocean, but we still have a long way to go. We look forward to working with partners to not only improve leadership and governance on the issue but also strengthen economies and safeguard the...

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After decades of decline from human development and extreme weather, the world's mangroves are growing again, according to a surprising new study looking at satellite images of coastal forests.