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French Polynesia unveils world's largest marine protected zone

French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson on Monday announced that his country is on track to create the world's largest marine protected area (MPA). The ambitious objective, spanning nearly 23 percent of the archipelago's waters, came on the first day of the UN Oceans Conference in Nice.

Radio France Internationale

Ancient fossils show how the last mass extinction forever scrambled the ocean’s biodiversity

About 66 million years ago – perhaps on a downright unlucky day in May – an asteroid smashed into our planet.

The Conversation

Campaigners lament ‘glaring omission’ of fossil fuels in Macron’s opening remarks at UN ocean summit

Oil and gas blocks cover an area the size of Argentina in just 11 ocean ‘frontier regions’, a new report shows.

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A drop in the ocean: does experimental technology hold the key to saving the world’s seas?

Investment is pouring into companies promising to geoengineer a rapid change in the pH of our waters – but critics are concerned at the speed at which unproven methods are being adopted

The Guardian - UK

‘A key opportunity’: Brazil and France urge nations to boost ocean climate action ahead of COP30

Brazil explicitly included ocean-based actions for the first time in its most recently submitted national climate plan.

Euronews

Australia dives into the big blue as key climate ally

The potential of blue carbon - using the power of the seas - will feature prominently in Australia's official climate plans following a landmark agreement.

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Australia’s government is pledging better protection for our vulnerable seas – but will it work?

Ahead of this week’s crucial United Nations ocean conference, federal Environment Minister Murray Watt promised that by 2030, 30% of Australian waters would be “highly protected”.

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Some must-watch movies... across 3 different platforms

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High Seas Treaty gains momentum as 18 new countries pledge support

A wave of new ratifications during the U.N. Ocean Conference in France has brought the High Seas Treaty closer to the 60-country threshold needed for it to enter into force

The Independent UK

New Zealand is failing to protect its vast ocean resources. We owe it to the world to act

Less than 1% of our country’s seas are highly protected and the damaging practice of bottom-trawling must be restricted

The Guardian - AU

I’m a pro photographer, but I used this compact camera more than my mirrorless on my last vacation – and I don’t regret it

The OM System Tough TG-7's durable design meant I could take it where I couldn't take my mirrorless

Digital Camera World

World must move from ‘plunder to protection’ to save oceans, UN chief warns

Speaking at summit in France, António Guterres calls for bold pledges to stop deep sea becoming ‘wild west’

The Guardian - UK

Hammerhead shark falls from sky in South Carolina, interrupting disc golf game

An osprey flying over Myrtle Beach dropped the small shark from a tree after being harassed by crows.

LiveScience

Scientists launch Ocean health barometer Starfish at UN summit

A new initiative to monitor the health of the world’s oceans was unveiled Sunday at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice. The Starfish barometer provides an annual snapshot of ocean conditions — from biodiversity loss and sea level rise to human impact and emerging solutions.

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Macron says High Seas Treaty could take effect from January after surge in support at ocean summit

The High Seas Treaty, adopted in 2023, would allow countries to establish marine protected areas in international waters.

Euronews

‘A golden opportunity’: UK unveils plan to ban bottom trawling in more marine protected areas

It comes as pressure ramps up at UNOC in Nice, including with a satirical film featuring Stephen Fry and Theo James.

Radio France Internationale

Macron rallies nations to protect oceans as UN sounds alarm on marine crisis

As world leaders gather on the French Riviera to confront mounting threats to the oceans, momentum is building behind a global treaty that aims to bring order to the lawless 'wild west' of the high seas.

Euronews

European Commission chief von der Leyen unveils EU ocean pact at UN conference

The EU pact aims to restore natural habitats in oceans and promote the competitiveness of the maritime industry.

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The Independent UK

Prince William warns oceans are ‘diminishing before our eyes’ in Monaco speech

Prince William, speaking at Monaco's Blue Economy and Finance Forum on Sunday (8 June), has warned world leaders about the oceans' "alarming state."

The Guardian - AU

Australian government to declare almost a third of its oceans ‘highly protected’ in the next five years

Murray Watt tells UN conference in France a review of Australia’s marine parks will ‘lay the foundation’ for increasing ocean protections

Euronews

Macron slams US withdrawal of climate funding ahead of UN Ocean Conference

Emmanuel Macron criticised the US for withdrawing climate funding and urged nations to agree on protecting the planet at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice.

The Guardian - UK

How the ‘evil twin’ of the climate crisis is threatening our oceans

In seas around the world pH levels are falling – and scientists are increasingly frustrated that the problem is not being taken seriously enough

The Guardian - UK

‘Ticking timebomb’: sea acidity has reached critical levels, threatening entire ecosystems – study

Ocean acidification has already crossed a crucial threshold for planetary health, scientists say in unexpected finding

The Independent UK

As the UN Ocean Conference opens in France, a push to turn promises into protection

The U.N. Ocean Conference is opening in France as pressure mounts to turn promises into action on protecting the ocean

The Independent UK

Consultation to consider extending ban on destructive bottom trawling fishing

Governments, business leaders, scientists and campaigners are gathering for the third UN Ocean Conference in Nice on Monday.

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