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Marine Protected Areas

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Name: Marine Protected Areas

First reported 10 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 2 reports

21 May 2013 - Final stage of Marine Bill in Assembly - Attwood

The Northern Ireland Marine Bill is going through its final stage in the Assembly today. ~ Tuesday, 21 May 2013The Bill will give new powers to select and manage Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) to enhance marine biodiversity.These MCZs will form part ... [Published Noodls - 7 hours ago]

Entities: Alex Attwood, Marine Environment, Biodiversity, Habitat, Marine Protected Areas

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Minister Edna Molewa: South Africa's Gift of the Earth Award event

It is indeed an honour to receive this Gift of the Earth Award from WWF on behalf of the South African government, in recognition of the proclamation of the Prince Edward Islands Marine Protected Area.WWF South Africa have long been a committed partner ... [Published South African Government - 13 hours ago]

Entities: South Africa, Marine Protected Areas, Edna Molewa, Wandering Albatross

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Oceana proposals for Baltic Sea and KattegatMarch, 2013

Several scientific studies provide proof of the successes of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in enhancing biodiversity and benefiting sea life and habitats (e.g. FAO 2012 and references therein). MPAs provide species and habitats a place to rebuild and ... [Published Oceana - May 10 2013]

Entities: Baltic Sea, Marine Protected Areas, Species

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

International Union for Conservation of Nature

Meeting of the MedPAN Advisory Committee, 17 May 2013, Malaga.

The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation will participate next 17 May 2013 in the meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Network of Marine Protected Areas Managers in the Mediterranean (MedPAN). The encounter will take place at the Malaga’s port ... [Published International Union for Conservation of Nature - May 08 2013]

Entities: Marine Protected Areas, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Antalya, Experience

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

Aires

International Marine Protected Areas Congress 27-28 oct. 2013

Every four years, the International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC) brings together major maritime stakeholders from around the globe, beyond national or sectorial boundaries, to assist in the conservation and sustainable development of the o ... [Published International Union for Conservation of Nature - May 08 2013]

Entities: Marine Protected Areas, Aires, International Union for Conservation of Nature

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

World Wide Fund For Nature

Minister Edna Molewa: World Wildlife Fund South Africa's gift of Earth Award event

It is indeed an honour to receive this Gift of the Earth Award from WWF on behalf of the South African government, in recognition of the proclamation of the Prince Edward Islands Marine Protected Area. WWF South Africa have long been a committed partner ... [Published South African Government - May 06 2013]

Entities: South Africa, Marine Protected Areas, World Wide Fund For Nature, Edna Molewa

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

UNEP UN Environment Programme

United Nations Environment Programme Improves Caribbean Marine Protected Areas

Montecristi, Dominican Republic – Senior marine resource professionals from the Bahamas, Belize, Bonaire, Columbia, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Mexico and St. Lucia are gathering to improve marine protected areas (MPAs) across the Wider Caribbean. ... [Published EnviroLib - May 01 2013]

Entities: Marine Protected Areas, UNEP UN Environment Programme, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Saint Lucia

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Coastkeeper’s Signs of the Tide Explores San Diego’s Year-Old Marine Protected Areas

What’s happening in San Diego’s marine protected areas? That’s the question San Diego Coastkeeper explored at tonight’s Signs of Tide at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla. With on-the-gr ... [Published Mission Valley News - May 01 2013]

Entities: Marine Protected Areas, San Diego (California, United States), Oceanography

First reported Apr 25 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 4 reports

Scottish News: Charity eyes sea areas protection

Charity representatives have met with the Scottish Environment Secretary to request the protection of 33 areas of seas and sea lochs.The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) said measures are needed to stop the decline and damage of habitats which is leaving ... [Published Lennox Herald - Apr 25 2013]

Entities: Sea Areas, Sea Pen, Marine Protected Areas, Richard Lochhead, Scottish Parliament

First reported Apr 24 2013 - Updated Apr 24 2013 - 1 reports

Holland America Line and Seabourn Renew Partnership With the Marine Conservation Institute

In recognition of Earth Day, The goal of Our Marvelous Oceans is to foster greater understanding of the marine environment through guest and staff education and commitment to sustainably sourced seafood on shipboard menus. The partnership also includes ... [Published Travel Agent Central - Apr 24 2013]

Entities: Holland America Line, Marine Protected Areas, Environmental Management, Marine Environment, Sustainability

First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 2 reports

The late Turaga na Tui Macuata Ratu Aisea Katonivere was a true champion for the environment, says W ...

Tabunakawai said Ratu Aisea was a mover and shaker in the world of conservation, inspiring his people to be passionate about protecting natural resources for the good of all. He had a dream; that the seas of Macuata will be richly blessed with fish and ... [Published Fijilive.com - Apr 23 2013]

Entities: Aisea Katonivere, TUI AG, Environment, Marine Protected Areas, Leadership

First reported Apr 22 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 2 reports

Holland America, Seabourn Renew Marine Conservation Partnership

Holland America Line and Seabourn have renewed their partnership with Marine Conservation Institute for three more years. The goal of the “Our Marvelous Oceans” is to foster greater understanding of the marine environment through guest and staff education ... [Published Travel Pulse - Apr 23 2013]

Entities: Holland America Line, Marine Environment, Sustainability

Quotes

"MCZs will be flexible in terms of their level of protection. This will be determined using sound scientific evidence, on a site-by-site basis, and with the participation of individuals and groups representing all who use and enjoy the marine environment. "We owe it to future generations to ensure our seas are managed and harvested sustainably. Economic growth is vital, but it should be balanced with protection for our stunning marine environment. That is why I have set up a specific Marine Division in DOE to lead in this." The main contents of the Marine Bill are"

21 May 2013 - Final stage of Marine Bill in Assembly - Attwood [Published Noodls - 7 hours ago]

"We owe it to future generations to ensure our seas are managed and harvested sustainably. Economic growth is vital, but it should be balanced with protection for our stunning marine environment. That is why I have set up a specific Marine Division in DOE to lead in this."

Final stage of Marine Bill in Assembly - Attwood [Published Northern Ireland Executive - 10 hours ago]

In the same speech in Athens you said that "The Mediterranean is also an important transit corridor for shipping with 30% of the world seaborne trade channelled through it, including 20% of the world's seaborne oil traffic." What more needs to be done to reduce the risks of major accidents?

EU Maritime Days, Valletta, 21-22 May [Published Malta Independent Daily - May 16 2013]

UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova opened the event. In her speech, she referred to the 46 marine World Heritage sites: "Covering a fourth of all Marine Protected Areas, these sites are uniquely positioned to spearhead advances in marine management and contribute to enhancing the sustainability of the ocean, which is UNESCO’s objective" she said

Marine World Heritage: The Crown Jewels of the Ocean event calls for support of marine sites [Published International Union for Conservation of Nature - May 06 2013]

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21 May 2013 - Final stage of Marine Bill in Ass... [Published Noodls - 7 hours ago]
Final stage of Marine Bill in Assembly - Attwood [Published Northern Ireland Executive - 10 hours ago]
Minister Edna Molewa: South Africa's Gift of th... [Published South African Government - 13 hours ago]
Coral reefs take center stage during Month of t... [Published Philippine Star - May 18 2013]
EU Maritime Days, Valletta, 21-22 May [Published Malta Independent Daily - May 16 2013]
Mussels as big as size nine shoes set to reveal... [Published Allmediascotland - May 15 2013]
Oceana proposals for Baltic Sea and KattegatMar... [Published Oceana - May 10 2013]
The Caribbean Summit: Leaders Valuing Nature [Published Nature Conservancy - May 09 2013]
Rich coral reefs take center stage at PH ocean ... [Published Department of Environment and Natural Resources - May 09 2013]
Preservation and development cannot be separated [Published Marianas Variety - May 08 2013]
Meeting of the MedPAN Advisory Committee, 17 Ma... [Published International Union for Conservation of Nature - May 08 2013]
International Marine Protected Areas Congress 2... [Published International Union for Conservation of Nature - May 08 2013]
Aquarium of the Bay Announces New North America... [Published PRWeb - May 07 2013]
Backing into Eden: Chapter 1 – We are Responsible [Published World Future Society - May 06 2013]
In Sierra Leone, Fish Ministry Trains Local Cou... [Published AwarenessTimes - May 06 2013]
Marine World Heritage: The Crown Jewels of the ... [Published International Union for Conservation of Nature - May 06 2013]
Minister Edna Molewa: World Wildlife Fund South... [Published South African Government - May 06 2013]
Minister Edna Molewa receives gift of the Earth... [Published South African Government - May 06 2013]
Miani Hor suggested as country’s first marine p... [Published DAWN Group - May 06 2013]
Coastkeeper introduces MPA Watch app to track m... [Published U-T San Diego - May 04 2013]
JONES SPEAKS OUT TO PROTECT NC FISHERMEN FROM B... [Published Congressman Walter B. Jones - May 02 2013]
Contributing To a Better World [Published Laguna Beach Independent - May 02 2013]
United Nations Environment Programme Improves C... [Published EnviroLib - May 01 2013]
Out of the Blue: Bring back the days of Abalonia [Published COASTLINE PILOT - May 01 2013]
Coastkeeper’s Signs of the Tide Explores San Di... [Published Mission Valley News - May 01 2013]
Breeding birds return to Bempton Cliffs [Published Bridlington Free Press - Apr 30 2013]
Legacy of Love [Published WWF South Pacific - Apr 30 2013]
New research database to track six penguin species [Published Wildlife Extra - Apr 30 2013]
FAREWELL CHIEF [Published Fiji Sun - Apr 28 2013]
Seabirds Return To Bempton Cliffs [Published Yorkshire Coast Radio - Apr 25 2013]

Blogs

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United Nations Environment Programme Improves C... [Published EnviroLib - May 01 2013] Montecristi, Dominican Republic – Senior marine resource professionals from the Bahamas, Belize, Bonaire, Columbia, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Mexico and St. Lucia are gathering to improve marine protected areas (MPAs) across the Wider Caribbean. ...
Conservation of marines IBAs in West Africa [Published EnviroLib - Apr 19 2013] Fou brun Alcatraz Guinée The coastal area of West Africa is historically known to be highly important for seabirds and palaearctic migratory birds. This evidence was clearly highlighted by the gap analysis of the West African Marine Protected Areas Network ...
Gone Fishin' [Published Switchboard, from NRDC - Mar 27 2013] Dylan Gasperik, Program Assistant, Communications, Santa Monica, California I love to fish. I caught my first trout on the Housatonic River in Connecticut, where my grandmother used to live. My father took me to Alaska for the Coho salmon run when ...
Marine protected areas network report [Published EnviroLib - Jan 27 2013] [unable to retrieve full-text content]The progress we have made towards the network objective in the Marine Act. Environment and countryside ...
Marine protected areas network statement [Published EnviroLib - Jan 27 2013] [unable to retrieve full-text content]We are working with the UK administrations to make a network of Marine Protected Areas. A statement has been agreed with all administrations to explain what this means in the UK. Environment and countryside ...

Press Releases

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Aker BioMarine’s sustainable approach to krill ... [Published CisionWire - English - Feb 22 2013]