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Whilst the largest marine park, The Phoenix Islands Protected Area is backed by institutions such as New England Aquarium and Conservation International, to protect some of the last pristine coral reefs on the planet, the tiny Brazilian state mari
Read moreConservation is not an empty word, it actually helps. Even though the list of threatened marine species continue to grow, there are some remarkable success stories of the recovery of animal populations.
Read moreRecently, X-Ray Magazine got the chance to talk to Rob about Sharkwater and his experience filming it. Despite all the awards his film has won, he hasn’t let it go to his head. Impressively, Rob was down-to-earth, accessible, and interesting.
Read moreXRM: I am sure that you have both heard this question before, but for our readers’ benefit, how did you two begin diving with sharks? And, why sharks, specifically?
Read moreTotal government spending worldwide on protected areas has been estimated to be US$3.2 billion per year, but there are no statistics available that show how much of these US$ 3.2 billion were specifically allocated to marine and coastal protected
Read moreWhilst the largest marine park, The Phoenix Islands Protected Area is backed by institutions such as New England Aquarium and Conservation International, to protect some of the last pristine coral reefs on the planet, the tiny Brazilian state mari
Read moreCoral reefs support more than 25 percent of all known marine fish species.
Read moreIt is now time to report back that your support has made a real difference. But the fight is not quite over yet...
Read moreFollowing an initiative taken by Palau, the Pacific republic of the Marshall Islands will ban trade in shark products and commercial shark fishing throughout its waters.
Read moreIn doing so, they destroy fragile deep water ecosystems, which are extremely slow to recover.
Read moreIn the South West marine region for example, gill nets up to eight kilometres wide are having a devastating impact on shark and ray species.
Read moreAccording to the settlement, FEMA must consult with the U.S.
Read moreScientists estimate that the current spawning biomass is less than 15 per cent of what it once was before fishing began—meaning Atlantic bluefin tuna meets the criteria for a CITES Appendix I listing
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