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Cape Verde Ocean Conservation
Ocean conservation is critical for the preservation of our planet’s natural resources. With over 70% of the Earth’s surface covered in water, the ocean plays a vital role in regulating the global climate. Read more…
Cape Verde Scuba Diving
Cape Verde is a cluster of islands situated in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of West Africa. Known for its idyllic beaches, clear waters, and diverse marine life, Cape Verde has emerged as a top destination for scuba diving enthusiasts from across the globe. Read more…
The Cape Verde Archipelago
Cape Verde is a beautiful archipelago located off the coast of West Africa. Made up of 10 volcanic islands, Cape Verde offers tourists an array of natural wonders, cultural experiences, and stunning beaches. Read more…
NEWSROOM
New Insights Published Into Ecological & Human Influences on European Fisheries
SEAwise, a collaborative project working to break down barriers to Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management (EBFM) in Europe, has published a new set of key findings. The latest insights add important knowledge on the social, ecological, and economic factors that feed into sustainable fishing. Read more…
Global Warming Reaches Central Greenland
A temperature reconstruction from ice cores of the past 1,000 years reveals that today’s warming in central-north Greenland is surprisingly pronounced. The most recent decade surveyed in a study, the years 2001 to 2011, was the warmest in the past 1,000 years, and the region is now 1.5 °C warmer than during the 20th century. Read more…
An Environmental Nightmare: Why Is Nothing Being Done to Prevent Plastic Pellet Pollution?
n January 2023, plastic pellets – or ‘nurdles’ – hit the headlines as the French government pledged legal action in response to several waves of small, lentil-shaped plastic pellets washing up on its beaches. Read more…
Aquarium Scientists React to Death of Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale
Scientists at the New England Aquarium are reacting to the death of a North Atlantic right whale as the critically endangered species continues to face human-caused threats. Read more…
Before Global Warming, Was The Earth Cooling Down or Heating Up?
Accurate climate models play a critical role in climate science and policy, helping to inform policy- and decision-makers throughout the world as they consider ways to slow the deadly effects of a warming planet and to adapt to changes already in progress. Read more…
Marine Heatwaves Decimate Sea Urchins, Molluscs & More at Rottnest
Curtin University researchers believe rising sea temperatures are to blame for the plummeting number of invertebrates such as molluscs and sea urchins at Rottnest Island off Western Australia, with some species having declined by up to 90 per cent between 2007 and 2021. Read more…
Tupinambás Ecological Station and Alcatrazes Archipelago Wildlife Refuge Earn Blue Park Award at IMPAC5
Representatives from the Blue Parks Science Council, an international council of marine conservation experts that determines which marine protected areas meet the award criteria, and President of Marine Conservation Institute, Dr. Lance Morgan, presented the award to Kelen Luciana Leite, Head of Tupinambás Ecological Station and Alcatrazes Archipelago Wildlife Refuge. Read more…
Gitdisdzu Lugyks MPA Named a Blue Spark in Growing Network of Highest Quality Marine Protected Areas
The Blue Spark designation for this Indigenous-led protected area reflects the leadership and commitment of the Kitasoo Xai’xai Nation and indicates that the protected area is making progress towards earning a prestigious Blue Park Award for conservation excellence. Read more…
Cordillera de Coiba Managed Resources Area Earns Blue Park Award at 5th International Marine Protected Area Congress
Representatives from the Blue Parks Science Council, an international council of marine conservation experts that determines which marine protected areas meet the award criteria, and President of Marine Conservation Institute, Dr. Lance Morgan, presented the award to José Julio Casas, National Director of Coasts and Seas of the Ministry of Environment of Panama. Read more…
Pitcairn Islands Marine Protected Area Earns Blue Park Award for Outstanding Conservation Value
Representatives from the Blue Parks Science Council, an international council of marine conservation experts that determines which marine protected areas meet the award criteria, and President of Marine Conservation Institute, Dr. Lance Morgan, announced the award for Pitcairn Islands MPA. Read more…
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This piece was prepared online by Panuruji Kenta, Publisher, SEVENSEAS Media