Tag: Ocean Conservation
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Eyes on the Water: Tackling IUU and Unsustainable Fishing
Introduction: The stakes of IUU and unsustainable fishing Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, along with unsustainable practices, exerts immense pressure on the world’s oceans. These activities undermine conservation efforts, destabilize seafood markets, and often go hand in hand with human rights violations and labour abuses. As demand for seafood grows, the need for robust…
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Eyes on the Water: Tackling IUU Fishing and Unsustainable Practices
What is IUU fishing and why it matters IUU fishing stands for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. It refers to fishing activities that violate national laws, fail to report catches, or operate outside regulatory frameworks. While this problem looks abstract to some, its consequences are concrete: depleted fish stocks, damaged habitats, disrupted ecosystems, and livelihoods…
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Eyes on the Water: Combating IUU Fishing and Unsustainable Practices
Introduction: The Hidden Toll of IUU Fishing Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, together with unsustainable practices, places immense pressure on the world’s oceans and the communities that rely on them. Beyond depleting fish stocks, IUU fishing often involves labor abuses, human rights violations, and unsafe working conditions. The problem is complex, transboundary, and driven…
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Singapore Moves to Shield Marine Mammals from Coastal Development Noise
Singapore tackles underwater noise with new NParks advisory In an ambitious move to protect its elusive marine mammals, Singapore’s National Parks Board (NParks) is drafting an advisory aimed at reducing underwater noise from coastal development. The plan comes as developers undertake marine works in Singapore waters, including dredging, pile driving, and other construction activities that…
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Currents: A Day-to-Night Ocean Conservation Gathering During NYC Climate Week
Currents: A Day-to-Night Ocean Conservation Gathering During NYC Climate Week During NYC Climate Week, Coral Vita, the world’s leading commercial land-based coral reef restoration company, hosted Currents — a full-day celebration and dialogue designed to ignite action for the health of our oceans. Set in the heart of Manhattan, Currents united Indigenous elders, environmental entrepreneurs,…
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Currents: Ocean Conservation Gathering at NYC Climate Week
Introduction: A transformative gathering at the intersection of climate action, art, and community During NYC Climate Week, Coral Vita staged Currents, a full-day to night event anchored by ocean restoration and collective imagination. The gathering drew a diverse roster of Indigenous elders, environmental entrepreneurs, youth activists, artists, storytellers, and everyday ocean lovers. The goal was…
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Coral Vita’s Currents: A Day-to-Night Ocean Conservation Gathering During NYC Climate Week
Introduction: A Coastal Message in a Concrete Jungle During NYC Climate Week, Coral Vita staged Currents, a transformative day-to-night gathering designed to fuse climate action with art, culture, and community. The event, held at the pinnacle of Manhattan’s climate conversation, showcased how science, storytelling, and hands-on restoration can co-create a thriving ocean future. Currents united…