The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation Is Bringing the Sea to the Classroom
GroundUp
New Ocean Campus is on track to reach 100,000 children this year Read more »
GCCI Engages Fisherfolks On Challenges
The Point
In a bid to get first-hand knowledge on some of the challenges affecting local fisherfolks in the country, The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) last week played host… Read more »
Equitable Ocean Prediction Systems - Bridging the North-South Divide
IPS
At their recent Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the G20 committed to support developing countries in responding to global crises and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals… Read more »
Nyong'o Urges Govt to Continue Developing L. Victoria Infrastructure
Capital FM
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o has called upon the national government to continue developing infrastructure in Lake Victoria to tap on its blue economy potential. Read more »
Ministry Confirms No Restriction On Amount of Sewage Cape Town May Pump Out to Sea
GroundUp
Clarity given after City's claim that it is still limited by historic licence conditions Read more »
South Africa Needs to Take Advantage of the Cape Sea Route's Resurgence in the Wake of Red Sea Route Instability
Daily Maverick
The country needs more than infrastructure upgrades to capitalise on the increased shipping activity along the Cape Sea Route. Read more »
The World Depends On a Healthy Southern Ocean
IPS
It is a hectic week for UN environmental conservation talks with simultaneous meetings occurring around the world: Climate change negotiations are entering their second week in… Read more »
Uganda Launches Online Platform to Boost Local Marine Insurance
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's insurance regulator, Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), in partnership with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), has launched an integrated online platform… Read more »
Imo Category 'C' Election - Oyetola Inaugurates Inter-Ministerial Committee
This Day
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for a comprehensive action in Nigeria's bid to be elected into Category C of the International Maritime… Read more »
Five Animals That Behave Differently in Moonlight [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Once every spring, a few days after the full moon, corals of the great barrier reef release eggs and sperm simultaneously - a phenomenon so spectacular it can be seen from space. Read more »
Bayelsa to Establish Marine Safety Task Force, Fish Cities
Vanguard
Bayelsa State government, yesterday, said it would establish a marine safety task force and create economic zones to be known as Fish Cities. Read more »
Fisheries Protection Unit Destroy Illegal Gear Worth Shs137m in Buliisa
Nile Post
The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) and local authorities have destroyed illegal fishing gear worth Shs137 million in Buliisa district. Read more »
Labour Fumes Over Unpaid Pension to Aged Seafarers
Vanguard
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, and the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporation and Government-Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, have decried the delay in… Read more »
Walking Joburg's Biggest, Baddest River - Gold Dust and Gunk
GroundUp
Day 1 on the Klip River: Selby to Riverlea Read more »
Voices From the Margins - Small-Scale Fishers Demand Rights, Recognition At COP16
IPS
Small-scale fishers play a fundamental role in feeding people--they use sustainable methods of catching and processing fish products and are a significant force in the employment… Read more »
