'Difficult to be optimistic, yet I have hope,' Enric Sala, Explorer in Residence National Geographic told me at the #MonacoBlueInitiative . With countries like #Seychelles and #Palau protecting most of their waters, even the smallest nations can lead the way to global ocean regeneration.

A new study by Dr. Mark John Costello demonstrates that both fishing and tourism benefit from marine protected areas – a final blow to the argument that conservation is costly and harms fishing. scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scie…

'Most of the #MPAs today still allow bottom trawling while those benefiting the most #nature and #people are fully and highly protected areas' Enric Sala at #MBI2024 .

Vaya manera de proteger la biodiversidad marina . 15 especies de tiburones y rayas dejan de ser recurso hidrobiológico y se vuelven recurso pesquero disque para poderlos proteger! Cual fue el criterio para esta lista? Inadmisible Susana Muhamad Francia Márquez Mina Gustavo Petro

The first study surveying the biodiversity of foraminifera at Niue and Beveridge Reef in the South Pacific, as part of National Geographic Pristine Seas Program campaign. doi.org/10.1098/rsos.2…
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Documental 'Colombia Azul' muestra la riqueza de sus océanos y la necesidad de protegerlos - Infobae infobae.com/america/agenci… National Geographic Pristine Seas Fundación Malpelo Iván Duque 🇨🇴 Carlos Eduardo Correa Enric Sala

En 2022, bajo el liderazgo del presidente Iván Duque 🇨🇴, protegimos más del 37% de las áreas marinas de Colombia de la mano de las comunidades, la ciencia, las organizaciones de conservación y el Sistema Nacional Ambiental; así superamos la meta del 30x30 ocho antes de lo planteado…

[ #COP28 ] Yesterday, the Ocean High Level Event 'Powering the Ocean Breakthroughs with 100% Sustainable #Ocean Management' provided an opportunity for States and non-state actors to express their support for the #Ocean Breakthroughs, & announce various actions aimed at achieving…

The conversation on #biodiversity continued at COP28 UAE w/ a rich session on #ocean planning and breakthroughs that touched on the key issues of #MarineConservation , #shipping , ocean #RenewableEnergy , #AquaticFood & #CoastalTourism . Ocean Panel National Geographic Pristine Seas Sustainable Travel International

As a scuba diver, I especially loved hearing about Enric Sala's commitment to conserving marine life and his incredible efforts to revive coral reefs 🪸🐠 Bloomberg Live Bloomberg Green #BloombergGreen

Dr. Enric Sala National Geographic Pristine Seas Founder, National Geographic Explorer in Residence talks to Head of Environmental Programs Bloomberg Philanthropies Antha N. Williams on some of the practical solutions to saving our oceans and coral reefs. #BloombergGreen

ICYMI: Highlights from the first day of #BloombergGreen at #COP28 where we were joined by Managing Director & CEO Macquarie Group Shemara Wikramanayake; Group Chief Executive, Standard Chartered Bill Winters; Secretary General & Member of the Board of Trustees, الوليد للإنسانية HRH Princess…

Hear from National Geographic Explorer in Residence Enric Sala in conversation with The National' Editor-in-Chief Mina Al-Oraibi at #COP28

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In a conversation with The National on the sidelines of COP28 UAE, National Geographic Explorer in Residence Enric Sala explains how marine life can recover quickly in the absence of fishing and disruptive human activities

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Dominica has unveiled plans to establish the world's first sanctuary for sperm whales on the Caribbean island's western side. Besides protecting the vulnerable species, the reserve could also contribute to global efforts to mitigate climate change

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Sperm whales are the jewels of Dominica’s waters. Yesterday, the Government of Dominica announced its commitment to establish a nearly 800-square-kilometer Sperm Whale Reserve - the first of its kind in the world. 🥳 Learn more: mailchi.mp/dynamicpla/dom… Photo by Enric Sala

The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica is creating the world’s first marine protected area for one of earth’s largest animals: the endangered sperm whale. trib.al/1lgnS4v

Ancient ‘ghost ponds’ return from the dead: The extraordinary ability of Nature to bounce back - and help people - despite our continued abuses
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Salvemos nuestro Mediterráneo - Sign the Petition! chng.it/PpQbTtz9 via Change.org