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Climate resilient corals give hope for the future
The Arabian Sea is among the hottest on the planet, and climate change has been driving mass die-offs of coral reefs. At the same time, scientists noticed that some species seem to be more resilient than others. This has kicked off a drive to restore coral reefs, mangrove forests, and seagrass off the coast of Abu Dhabi – an important home to vulnerable species like the Dugong.
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COVID-19 could help turn the tide on ocean health in Asia-Pacific
The pandemic could help turn the tide on the well-being of oceans in this region, according to a UN report published on May 2020. The study suggests that the temporary shutdown of activities due to the crisis, as well as reduced traffic on the seas and demand for marine resources, could give oceans the “much-needed breathing space” to recover from pollution, overfishing and the impacts of climate change.
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A sea change
The Mediterranean is just one of the regions where FAO is supporting countries to sustainably manage and protect marine environments while counteracting overfishing of coral, fish, and other species. Get to know its work.
Fish farming goes green in Palau
In 2015, Palau designated 193,000 square miles of its maritime territory a protected reserve. While that has helped protect marine life, it has created a challenge in terms of economic growth. Get to know one possible solution.
Removing marine debris to restore life after Hurricane Dorina
Hurricane Dorian hit Abaco in 2019. Two years later, debris was still found endangering ecosystems. This is a story about efforts to clear territorial waters.