by John Davis | Oct 31, 2016
In this opinion piece by Tundi Agardy, she discusses whether the public or private sector should bear the burden of proof for showing that maritime activities would not cause adverse impacts to the environment, economy, or society and how EBM affects this.
by John Davis | Oct 28, 2016
Dear reader, Welcome to the 151st issue of MPA News — our first all-electronic issue! If you previously received MPA News on paper, we have switched you to email delivery. This change is helping us to reduce our production costs and improve our service to you in...
by John Davis | Oct 28, 2016
MPA News has been produced for the past 17 years, and a lot has happened in that time. Thousands of MPAs have been designated, hundreds of studies have been published, countless policies and laws have been implemented. But September 2016 was unlike any month we have...
by John Davis | Oct 28, 2016
The biggest marine news from the IUCN World Conservation Congress, held in Hawai’i in September, was the approval by IUCN members of a new global target for MPAs. It calls for “30% of each marine habitat” to be set aside in “highly protected MPAs and other...
by John Davis | Oct 28, 2016
Climate change is already causing significant impacts to the world ocean, according to a new report by IUCN that is the most comprehensive review so far on the subject. Compiled by 80 scientists from 12 countries, the report finds ocean warming is already: Driving...
