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.

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.

Talking Ocean

Participants in COP21 talk about the importance of the ocean and why they’re pushing for its inclusion in a new climate agreement.

Talking Islands

Leaders, delegates and ocean conservationists from Small Island Nations sit down to discuss their intrinsic connection to the ocean and the initiatives needed to combat climate change on the frontline. 

My COP21 Video Diary

'There is little as powerful as a mass movement to make you feel simultaneously empowered and slightly insignificant...or at least that was my first impression as a 15 year old entering the Paris COP21." Follow Chiara Crompton as she explores one of the world's most pivotal events.

Upate on Negotiations

Economist and climate finance expert Torsten Thiele talks to Charlotte Smith about his assessment of how COP21 is shaping up for ocean.

Island Voices Have Impact

The first day of week two and the opening of the high level section of COP21 has seen speeches from Heads of State and Ministers about their commitment to working together to achieve a legally binding Agreement.

If only every day could be Ocean day!

It was a bright day for the Ocean at the UN climate talks in Paris on Friday.

Over fifty of the world’s greatest advocates for the Ocean ranging from Environment Ministers, EU Commissioners, Ambassadors, UN officials and eminent scientists shared a common concern and call.

Ocean Finance – An important opportunity for investment

A key issue running through the COP negotiations is Finance, who will provide it, will it be sufficient and will it continue beyond 2020.  Here, experts and Islands talk about the opportunity for ocean finance and investment and its importance.

Where the Sky Meets the Sea at COP21

The climate conference everyone's talking about - known as COP21 - is happening right now in Paris.

And as part of that, Thursday marked the first ever ‘climate and ocean day’ to showcase events and issues where a warming climate and its effects on the ocean are cause for concern.

Facing Up Loss and Damage

The need to adequately address ‘Loss and Damage’ – the recognition that some climate related impacts are occurring and will continue to occur despite efforts to reduce greenhouse gases – has been a clear and repeated concern throughout the COP discussions so far.

'Because The Ocean' Declaration Signed on the Eve of COP21

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On the eve of the official opening of COP21, government representatives and civil society attended in Paris Because the Ocean, a high-level event at the Climate-Ocean Tara Pavilion organized by the Global Ocean Commission in partnership with the Chilean Foreign Affairs Ministry, the French Ministry of Ecology, the Institute on Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI), the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, and Tara Expeditions.

The Deep Sea - A European Perspective

The Fisheries Committee of the European Parliament held a special hearing this week to consider proposals to reform deep sea fishing. Oceans inc's Charlotte Smith reports from Brussels on efforts to clean up what is widely seen as the most destructive type of fishing in the ocean.

 

Launch of new International Ocean Initiative

The Global Ocean Commission, an independent body of international leaders, launched in London on 12th February with the aim of reversing degradation of the ocean and restoring it to full health and productivity.Chaired by former Costa Rican President José María Figueres, South African cabinet minister Trevor Manuel and former UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband MP, the Commission brings together senior political figures including former Heads of State, Foreign Ministers and Finance Ministers from around the world, alongside business leaders and development specialists.Watch this video report to find out more.



Take a journey from the ocean depths to the surface and beyond, watch the Global Ocean Commission's opening video presented at the launch event in London.

Major European retailer slammed for false sustainable fish claims

Today in a landmark ruling that should signal the end of a hugely destructive commercial fishing practice, France’s advertising authority, ARPP, ruled that the French supermarket giant Intermarché must pull all advertisements that claim its deep-sea fish are sustainably caught.