Marine protected areas, conservation wins, and new research tools
Key Questions
What major MPA was announced in French Polynesia?
French Polynesia established a 5 million km² marine protected area as part of broader ocean conservation efforts.
Which countries announced new shark protections at the Our Ocean Conference?
Madagascar, Zanzibar, and nine African governments announced national shark and ray protections supporting 30x30 goals.
What new walking shark species was discovered?
A new species, Hemiscyllium dudgeonae, was identified in Papua New Guinea and faces threats from habitat loss.
What milestone footage of great whites was captured?
The first-ever footage of a newborn great white shark was recorded, confirming live birth and nursery areas.
How are shark-borne sensors used in research?
Shark-borne sensors are improving climate forecasts by collecting ocean data during migrations.
What protections were given to scalloped hammerheads?
Scalloped hammerheads received full protection under the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).
What threat faces the Biscayne Bay hammerhead nursery?
Climate change threatens the Biscayne Bay hammerhead nursery area with rising temperatures and habitat shifts.
What rare Mediterranean sighting highlights conservation issues?
Rare footage of a great white in the Mediterranean underscores the ghost net crisis affecting the region.
French Polynesia 5M km2 MPA; scalloped hammerhead full protection under CMS; Egypt bans shark fishing in Red Sea. Rare Mediterranean great white footage highlights ghost net crisis. New walking shark species discovered in Papua New Guinea. Goblin shark first live footage. Shark-borne sensors improve climate forecasts. Biscayne Bay hammerhead nursery threatened by climate change. PADI citizen science course launched. Madagascar and Zanzibar announce new national shark and ray protections at Our Ocean Conference – positive conservation policy win. First-ever footage of a newborn great white shark captured – major milestone in marine biology, confirms live birth and nursery area. 9 African governments announce new marine protections at Our Ocean Conference, supporting 30x30 goals.