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Domestic cats are killing an estimated 230m native Australian birds, reptiles and mammals every year, according to new research that quantifies the pet’s national toll on native animals for the first time.

The Ocean Best Practice System (OBPS) initiative is collecting information on existing capacity development activities related to ocean best practices (OBP).

This webinar builds on a paper published in April, 2020, in Nature (Duarte et al., 2020) to discuss solutions for rebuilding marine life. Sustainable Development Goal N°14 aims to "conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources".

A man who rescued a whale calf trapped in nets off the Gold Coast from a small boat may face a fine of almost $27,000. The man rescued the stricken animal on Tuesday morning as officials took more than two hours to respond.

Join WWF and OECD for the second of three high-level dialogues aimed at informing the development of better, greener and more resilient post-COVID-19 societies.

A new study reveals clear evidence highlighting the importance of fish biodiversity to the health of spectacular tropical coral reef ecosystems.

The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly spread around the world with extensive social and economic effects for the small-scale fisheries sector and coastal communities.

New research by Rutgers scientists reaffirms that modern sea-level rise is linked to human activities and not to changes in Earth's orbit.

WWF is committed to stopping the decline of marine turtles and is advocating for greater protection against the threats they face...We are undertaking a study to evaluate the total economic value of marine turtles...Results of this project will be useful to guide policy regarding turtle use

The Biodiversity and Protected Areas Programme (BIOPAMA) is conducting a global review of the impacts of COVID-19 on area based conservation measures. This has been requested by the European Commission (EC) to guide policy development and prioritise support activities.