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Unlocking economic opportunities for Africa’s marine, blue economy

As finance remained the focal point at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), stakeholders in Africa's maritime sector expressed concerns that the...

Mass bleaching of New Zealand marine sponges largest ever recorded

A mass bleaching of more than 50 million sponges in New Zealand’s Fiordland was the largest of its kind ever recorded globally, scientists said...

Experts differ on call for establishment of blue economy ministry

Maritime experts at the Renaissance of Ehingbeti Maritime Hub, in Lagos on Friday, July 21, 2023, expressed divergent views on the call for the...

Ghana among 11 countries to benefit from CGIAR initiative

With a huge potential for a robust fisheries supply system that includes a marine coastline of 550 kilometres, abundant freshwater bodies, dams and reservoirs,...

Stakeholders seek investment in human capital to harness oceans’ $24 trillion resources

Senior Lecturer, Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Dr Kayode Olubiyi, on Saturday, July 25, 2020 advocated proper education of Africans on the...

Geoengineering threatens oceans, say campaigners

Members of a global coalition formed by 195 organisations on 45 countries are raising the alarm about the threat of geoengineering to delicate, life-sustaining...

Ocean Conference: Countries agree on decisive actions to restore marine health

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Global marine protected area target to be achieved by 2020 – CBD

With recent commitments made by governments around the globe, the world is on track to protect over 10% of the globe’s marine areas by...

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17 California State University campuses join statewide wildlife monitoring effort

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human impacts on California’s landscapes, Cal Poly Humboldt and the U.S....
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Anambra commissioner tasks Nigerians on hydration amid intense heat

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, has urged Nigerians to ensure regular water intake to keep...

Why buildings keep collapsing in Nigeria, by builders

The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has attributed the recurring building collapse cases across the country to weak construction...

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17 California State University campuses join statewide wildlife monitoring effort

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human...

Anambra commissioner tasks Nigerians on hydration amid intense heat

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike,...