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A groundbreaking expedition reveals thriving coral ecosystems built by vulnerable species, challenging our understanding of deep-ocean resilience Three hundred meters beneath the South Atlantic’s surface, where...
Series inspired by Jane Goodall: “If one wants to change attitudes, you have to reach the heart. You can reach the heart by telling stories, not...
“Science alone won’t save the ocean. We need access, opportunity, and a culture of lifting each other up.” Niru Dorrian Marine mammals sparked my passion for...
As the forum segment of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 concluded in Abu Dhabi, I’m confident the delegates, like myself, left with a sense of...
The smallest tortoise in the Northern Hemisphere exists now in whispers. Somewhere along the Mediterranean coast, in two locations kept deliberately secret from collectors and smugglers,...
Stand on the Red Sea coast at Safaga or Hamata and you’ll see them: stunted forests barely reaching four meters with weathered stems rising from mud...
When a hurricane tears through coastal communities, we see entire neighborhoods transformed in hours. The human toll demands our full attention, as it should. But beneath...
Abu Dhabi’s Coral Gardens project embodies both the promise and limitations of technological approaches to climate adaptation in marine ecosystems. The initiative’s unprecedented scale, innovative technology...
Abu Dhabi has engineered one of the most remarkable transformations in international ocean diplomacy, evolving from a regional maritime player into a global ocean governance powerhouse...
As someone who is aware of ocean challenges facing our oceans, I am used to hearing about conservation projects and efforts to protect marine life. Yet,...