Four marine protected areas (MPAs) were honored today with prestigious Blue Park Awards today at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference. The newly awarded Blue Parks are: Cahuita National Park (Costa Rica), Gorgona National Natural Park (Colombia), Kaho'olawe Island Reserve (Hawai'i, U.S.), and Shark Fin Bay MPA Network (Taytay, Philippines). The post 2025 Blue Park Award Winners Announced at the UN Ocean Conference appeared first on Marine Conservation Institute.| Marine Conservation Institute
Bottom fishing continues to threaten Europe’s fragile marine ecosystems despite new protections. Our latest study uncovers an 81% reduction in harmful activities but highlights persistent illegal incursions and gaps in enforcement. Dive into the data and explore the path forward for safeguarding vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs).| Marine Conservation Institute