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Over a third of global fish stocks are being harvested at unsustainable levels - just one example of how human activity is harming oceans, which...

Statement by David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity on the occasion of the World Migratory Bird Day 13 May 2023

The United Nations on Wednesday called for more action to protect one of the most widespread and important marine ecosystems on the planet, marking the first ever commemoration of World Seagrass...

The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth. World Oceans Day reminds...

“Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean” The ocean is where life began on our planet. Now, life is found in every corner and at every depth of the ocean. But this...

The United Nations marks World Oceans Day each year on 8 June through a annual event coordinated by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (Office...

The new report examines five megatrends: climate change; demographic shifts, particularly population ageing; urbanization; the emergence of digital technologies; and inequalities –that are affecting...

The Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines) represent the first ever international instrument dedicated to small-scale...