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As the UN Ocean Conference begins in Nice, our reporters spoke with French scientists dedicated to improving ocean knowledge and conservation. From advanced robots operating 6,000 meters underwater to exploring … Read More

Around 50 countries have ratified the high seas treaty, France said at the UN Ocean Conference this week, bringing new measures to protect marine life and international waters within reach of enactment.

World leaders gather in Nice for UN Ocean Conference. Callum Roberts, chief scientist at Convex Carbon Seascape, is with us.

Overheated and overfished, an sos for oceans under duress sent from a summit in Nice… but try telling that to those who advocate deep sea drilling for precious metals. In … Read More

Environmental organizations in Italy are strongly opposing proposed cruise ship terminal developments, raising alarms about potential environmental harm and changes to urban areas. In Fiumicino, the proposed Waterfront project is … Read More

The maritime transport sector emits as much greenhouse gas as the aviation industry, which is why the world’s major private maritime players now face the challenge of creating their own … Read More

As the UN Ocean Conference kicks off in Nice, we’re focusing on seagrass meadows: vital climate allies that are among the least protected ecosystems on Earth. They store more CO2 … Read More

A global summit on the dire state of the oceans kicks off Monday in France, with calls to ban bottom trawling and bolster protections for the world’s overexploited marine areas. … Read More

One of the world’s leading researchers on the state of our oceans has spoken to FRANCE 24 as the UN Ocean Conference got underway in the French Riviera city of … Read More

Today’s conference in Nice brought together scientists, policymakers, and environmental advocates to highlight the urgent need to address ocean overexploitation. Key speakers emphasized the importance of international cooperation, sustainable practices, … Read More