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- 130x30: Why marine protected areas on paper fall short▼30x30: Why declaring marine protected areas is not enough
The World Economic Forum argues that the global 30x30 goal—protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030—cannot be met by simply designating marine protected areas. Officials say many declared zones lack enforcement, funding and monitoring, allowing damaging activities such as illegal fishing to continue. Commentators are calling for real management and implementation rather than paper parks if ocean biodiversity targets are to be achieved.
- 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.