Marine
How will we ensure that future generations will enjoy oceans teeming with life and diversity?
High seas gems in the spotlight
Today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, a joint initiative has been launched to highlight special places in the least protected place on Earth: the high seas. The centerpiece of which is a brochure showcasing 10 “gems” of the high seas. …
09 Oct 2008 | International news release
What is the real state of our oceans?
The Swiss based Antinea foundation embarks on a ten year expedition to asses the state of our seas. …
09 Oct 2008 | Video
Sailing for our seas
The message for the conservation of our seas continues onboard the boats bidding farewell to the World Conservation Congress. … | Spanish
09 Oct 2008 | News story
Exploring the oceans…..from your desktop
A new layer of Google Earth Outreach will bring marine conservation to millions of people around the world through their computers. Andrew Hurd of IUCN's Global Marine Programme describes the new high-tech tool and what impact it will have. …
08 Oct 2008 | Video
Urgent action needed to protect European and oceanic sharks
Despite their fierce image as toothy monsters of the deep, sharks are more threatened than threatening these days. Worldwide, 21 percent are classified as threatened, according to the latest assessment of the IUCN Red List. …
08 Oct 2008 | News story
Marine issues go high tech
A new layer of Google Earth Outreach was launched today which will bring marine conservation to millions of desktops around the world for the first time. …
07 Oct 2008 | News story
IUCN President Valli Moosa to launch 10 principles to save the high seas
IUCN’s President, Valli Moosa, will this Tuesday launch 10 Principles for modern high seas governance and challenge international experts to find new ways to implement them. The 10 Principles reflect fundamental principles that nations have agreed to in various treaties and declarations but have largely failed to implement on the nearly 50% of the planet that lies beyond individual nation’s jurisdiction. …
05 Oct 2008 | News story
Join the Marine Journey at Congress
The Marine Journey features over 60 events including workshops, films, book launches, technological demonstrations, expedition launches, receptions and debates. These are captured in the navigational chart that the Global Marine Programme has put together to guide participants through the marine journey. …
05 Oct 2008 | News story
More than 20 boats sail to IUCN World Conservation Congress
Twenty-one boats from different parts of the world sailed with the joint mission of carrying their message to the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Barcelona, Spain. … | Spanish
05 Oct 2008 | News story
¡Rumbo a Barcelona! - Una iniciativa para crear conciencia
Alejandro Jiménez, de la Unidad de Agua de la UICN-Mesoamérica comenta por qué razón la iniciativa Navegando a Barcelona es una acción que generar interés público acerca del estado de los mares y costas en Europa. …
05 Oct 2008 | Audio
