Fisheries Management: It's Better with Predators | @Pewtrusts

Predators are an important factor that is often not considered explicitly in fisheries management. But several methods are available today to incorporate predators, a practical step toward ecosystem-based management.

Protect Sharks and Manta Rays at CITES / @pewtrusts

Sharks and manta rays are critical to the health of the ocean, but their populations are in decline due to international trade. In March, countries will have a chance to protect vulnerable shark and manta ray species at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Delegates should vote to regulate the international trade in porbeagle, oceanic whitetip and hammerhead sharks (scalloped, great, and smooth) and manta rays by adding them to Appendix II of CITES. CITES is widely recognized as one of the most effective and best-enforced international conservation agreements.

The importance of the high seas / @WWF

WWF's Global Marine Programme is working to increase international attention for the conservation of vast expanses of ocean, and immediately protect the high seas. Around 64% of the oceans - an area covering half the planet - lie beyond the national jurisdiction of any country. Known as the high seas, these international waters are open-access common areas for everyone.

Earth from Space: Yellow River, Sea and sand / ESA

Ensuring a Healthy Future and Balance for Our Ocean / PEW

Our Incredible Great Lakes / Nature Conservancy

Alaska - Uncharted Waters / Devin Graham

Stop Bankrupting Our Oceans / WWF

Message in a bottle for you / WWF

SUSTAINABLE FINANCING FOR MARINE PROTECTED AREAS / WWF

In Coral Triangle, at least 15% of the countries' GDP depend on natural resources. Marine protected areas are efficient tools to sustainably manage ecosystems that provide economic, social and ecological benefits. However MPAs share a common problem: a critical lack of sustainable financing for their recurrent expenses and investment. WWF works with governments and partners to develop mechanisms and recommend solutions in this video.

Micronesia Speaks Up to Save Sharks / PEW

The Blue Economy / OECD

Nature Works in Illinois / The Nature Conservancy

Pierre Yves Cousteau, IUCN Goodwill Ambassador / IUCN

CORAL REEFS - POLYPS IN PERIL / WRI

Silent Scream / PETA

The Blue Economy / OECD

Sustainable seafood and integrated fish farming in China / WWF

Cartoonist Jim Toomey on Sharks and Ocean Health / PEW

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