Protecting Our Wonderful Renewable Resource

U. Rashid Sumaila, Director of the Fisheries Economics Research Unit at the University of British Columbia tell us why a healthy ocean is not only key to building a strong global economy, but vital to human survival as well.

Roundup of the Day: SDG 14 Prep Meet Comes To A Close

The SDG14 Prep meeting wrapped up early today with all member states, civil society and stakeholders having made their inventions outlining what they would like to see in the final declaration. Co-chairs Portugal and the Philippines will now have the task of taking this information and preparing a zero draft.

Protecting 10% of the Ocean by 2020 and Why We Should Strive For More

Christine Santora, Deputy Executive Director of the Ocean Sanctuary Alliance explains the effectiveness of using MPAs as a tool to halt the ocean's decline and why the world needs to strive to protect at least 10% of the Ocean by 2020.

Why 2017 Could Be The Year of The Ocean

Karen Sack, Managing Director for Ocean Unite, explains why 2017 could be the biggest year yet for the Ocean.

Roundup of the day: SDG 14 Prep meet

As the first day of the SDG14 prep meeting came to a close, member states and civil society alike echoed the need to ensure a robust, determined and ambitious approach to delivering SDG14 in its aim to protect the ocean, and in doing so helping to alleviate poverty, ensure food security, promote sustainable development and secure a healthy, diverse and functioning planet.