Friend of the Sea initiative to reduce whale-ship collisions
Colliding with ships has been identified as the main threat to whales in the Atlantic and Mediterranean Oceans.
Read moreColliding with ships has been identified as the main threat to whales in the Atlantic and Mediterranean Oceans.
Read moreThe government of Portugal expanded a marine protected area around the Selvagens Islands, creating the largest fully protected marine reserve in Europe at 2,677 square kilometers.
Read moreJamaica has affirmed its commitment to the marine environment and blue economy, as it was re-elected to Category C of the Council of the IMO.
Read moreFive Portuguese institutions created the OceanACT, a consortium that aims to promote the testing of innovative ocean technologies in Portugal.
Read moreSafeSeas, Stable Seas and ONE EARTH FUTURE issued a report focusing on the environmental crimes within the maritime context.
Read moreDjibouti is the latest country to benefit from a national training workshop on implementation and enforcement of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
Read moreFollowing the announcement at the last G20 Summit of the creation of the Global Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform aiming to improve coral conservation around the world, Saudi Arabia, as the governing body of the Platform, held its first meeting in June.
Read moreThe Steering Committee of the International umbrella organization of Marine Environment Protection Associations (INTERMEPA), convened to share knowledge and best environmental practices in the Mediterranean Sea, North America and Black Sea.
Read moreFollowing the sinking incident of the MV X-press Pearl off Sri Lanka’s west coast, authorities informed of wildlife harm.
Read moreThe IMO's GloLitter Partnerships Project has been granted a one year extension by the initial funding body.
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