Tag: oceans

Ocean Centres was launched at the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025, designed to put safety at the center of the blue economy transition.

Twelve European countries declared their commitment to collaborate on the creation of the Mercator International Centre for the Ocean.

Every year on 22 May, the world celebrates the International Day for Biodiversity (IDB) (or for Biological Diversity)—a day to reflect on our relationship with nature and commit to more sustainable practices that protect life on Earth.

The oceans may cover over 70% of the Earth's surface, but how often do we think about their immense importance? The oceans are not just large masses of water; they are the foundation of life on our planet, and their health affects every living organism, from the smallest plankton to humans.

Three G7 countries – the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom – confirmed their multi-year commitment to building ocean resilience through the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) amounting to USD$22 million.

Our special column focuses on a book written by Professor David Abulafia that explores the most famous bodies of water in the world and shows readers their significance to human history.

On March 9th DNV released a statement to announce key findings from its report, Spatial Competition Forecast, on the growing Blue Economy and the global race for space among ocean sectors.

Royal Belgian Shipowners Association applauds the historic move by the UN, to finalize High Seas Treaty, the international treaty for the protection of high seas biodiversity, after years of negotiations. Also, the Association acknowledges Belgian government’s active role in the development and finalisation of the agreement.

IMO has welcomed the landmark agreement on a new oceans treaty to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas. Negotiators from more than 100 countries completed a UN treaty to protect the high seas on Saturday 5 March 2023, a long-awaited step that environmental groups say will help reverse marine biodiversity losses and ensure sustainable development.

In a recent statement, Canada announced its intention not to permit seabed mining in areas under its jurisdiction without a rigorous regulatory structure.