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Our Ocean Conference 2026: Turning Conservation Commitments into Lasting Action As global leaders prepare to gather in Kenya for the 11th Our Ocean Conference, ocean advocates are urging governments to...

Ancient Ocean Secrets Unearthed: 62-Million-Year-Old Fossil Site Discovered in Egypt’s Eastern Desert Egypt’s Eastern Desert has yielded a remarkable scientific treasure, revealing one of the most complete snapshots yet of...

Egypt, UNDP, and GFCR Launch Landmark Initiative to Protect Resilient Red Sea Coral Reefs HURGHADA, Egypt — On the sidelines of World Environment Day, high-level officials from the United Nations...

Ocean Foundation: A Global Model for Protecting the Seas and Building a Sustainable Blue Future In recent years, environmental and climate issues have become central global concerns. Yet the ocean...

Cultivating Climate Resilience: Inside Zanzibar’s First Blue Economy Climathon Beyond the postcard-perfect images of Zanzibar’s turquoise waters and white sand beaches lies a marine ecosystem under immense stress. For the...

Vjosa–Narta: Protests, petitions, and debate over interventions in a protected area The debate over interventions in the Vjosa–Narta area has expanded beyond local protests, extending into online petitions, referendum initiatives,...

Invasive Species in the Mediterranean: Can Sea Worms Become the Next Blue Crab Success Story? The Mediterranean Sea is changing faster than ever before. Rising temperatures caused by climate change...

UN Adopts Landmark Occupational Safety and Health Code for the Global Aquaculture Sector GENEVA — The International Labour Organization (ILO), a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to promoting...

Egypt, Marsa Alam and the future of responsible marine ecotourism in the Red Sea Coral reefs, mangroves, sea turtles, artisanal fishing traditions and desert landscapes make Marsa Alam one of...

Leveraging Science and Innovation to Accelerate Zanzibar’s Blue Economy Growth ZANZIBAR — In a strategic bid to position the archipelago as a premier regional hub for maritime excellence, President Hussein...