As the third UN Ocean Conference draws to a close, WWF is encouraged by the commitments made in a number of areas, but warns that the measure of success will be in delivery

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World leaders, climate scientists and marine environment stakeholders are in southern France for the third UN Ocean Conference. The summit kicks off today with discussions on combating pollution and d...

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9 June 2025, Nice: On the first day of the UN Ocean Conference, the French President, Emmanuel Macron, announced that the High Seas Treaty will soon be ratified by a sufficient number of countries to

On the first day of the United Nations Ocean Conference, WWF urges governments and businesses to uphold their commitments to secure a thriving ocean for all

Launched 6 June 2025, the working paper 'Ocean Finance for the Sustainable Ocean Economy' presents a critical assessment of the state of global ocean

The ocean’s bounty can bring rewards for all of us for generations to come, but only if it is managed sustainably and in partnership with local communities.

Protecting Blue Corridors combines 30 years of satellite tracking data to identify critical whale habitats and migratory routes in an effort to aid global and regional conservation plans, mitigate thr...

Ahead of the opening of the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France (9-13 June), WWF is urging world leaders and businesses to seize the opportunity to deliver on their promises to protect a

The Knowledge Hub brings together deep-sea science, traditional knowledge, and expert insights that shape our work to safeguard the deep sea.

By Feleti Penitala Teo, Prime Minister of Tuvalu Overfishing is no longer just a looming concern – it is a global crisis unfolding before our eyes, with catastrophic consequences for ecosystems and...

Les élus du Congrès de la Nouvelle-Calédonie ont adopté mardi un moratoire sur l'exploration, la prospection et l'exploitation des ressources minérales des grands fonds marins de l'archipel du Pacifiq...

The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) adopted 14 proposals at its 29th annual session. Compared to the 11 proposals adopted in 2024 and nine proposals adopted in 2023, this marks a noteworthy shift

Governments will try to agree on how to get the shipping industry to meet its net-zero goal. The discussion includes a levy and green fuel.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday vowed to defend science from attacks by "major powers" as he tried to rally global support behind an upcoming UN summit on ocean conservation.

Anna Holl Buhl and Megan Jungwiwattanaporn explain why broader rules are needed to phase out subsidies that incentivize overfishing, harm marine life, and threaten the communities that depend on them.

17 March 2025 - Ahead of the 30th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) March Council meeting, WWF is urging governments to pause deep seabed mining due to its severe risks to marine bio

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Written by Carmen Díaz Vargas, artisanal fisher, shipowner and diver's assistant, in Isla Grande de Chiloé, Chile.Like many women, I am several roles in a single person: mother, wife, housewife, worke...