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- 1Why marine protected areas alone won't save the ocean▼30x30: Why declaring marine protected areas is not enough
The 30x30 goal—protecting 30% of the world's land and ocean by 2030—is under scrutiny as experts argue that simply designating marine protected areas does not guarantee effective conservation. Commentators highlight that many existing reserves lack enforcement, funding and management, allowing damaging activities such as illegal fishing to continue, and call for genuine implementation rather than paper parks.
- 2Norway Creates Its Largest Marine Protected Area●Norway has created its largest marine protected area, covering 1,848 km² of coral reefs, sponge gardens and fish nurseri
Norway has designated its largest marine protected area, covering 1,848 square kilometres of coral reefs, sponge gardens and fish nurseries. The move lifts formally protected waters from 4.8% to 6% of Norwegian territory. Discussion has focused on reports that the government drew the boundary around its salmon farms rather than through them, raising questions about how much industrial activity the new protections actually restrict.
- 3Rutgers researchers use AI to predict whale locations near offshore wind▼Rutgers researchers use AI and ocean data to predict whale locations near offshore wind areas
Rutgers University researchers are using artificial intelligence combined with ocean data to forecast where whales are likely to be found near offshore wind energy areas. The work aims to help protect whale populations by reducing potential conflicts with wind farm development and operations along the coast.