Report from the GOBI “EBSAs in ABNJ” expert workshop now available Anticipating that area-based management tools in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) will likely play a crucial part in efforts to meet the marine element of Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (30% of the ocean protected by 2030), GOBI held an expertContinue Reading GOBI releases report on opportunities for EBSAs in ABNJ

The first quarter of 2023 has seen two major events in the marine conservation calendar come to fruition – both long overdue. The 5th International Marine Protected Areas Conference (IMPAC5) in Vancouver in early February 2023 was a chance for the marine protected area community to come together, take stock and plan new initiatives. GOBIContinue Reading Up and running (…or should that be swimming?)

“Look! More humpback dolphins!” In flat calm waters at the mouth of the Indus Estuary we were watching Indian Ocean humpback dolphins, Sousa plumbea, lift their pale grey platform dorsal fins high in the air before diving for small fish and shrimps. After a few splashes they were gone – off to find more food.Continue Reading IMMA Secretariat travels to Karachi to help implement IMMAs in the coastal waters of the Arabian Sea