Incident is second to occur in Philippines World Heritage site this year

Indonesia has announced that it will set aside a haven for sharks and manta rays in a remote dive destination located in what is known as the “Amazon of the Ocean” due to its abundant and diverse marine life.

In order to become an UNESCO designated reserve, the nation must adhere to strict guidelines that combine strategies of resource management, conservation, and sustainability.

Approximately 1000 square metres of Philippines World Heritage site damaged

Primeiras & Segundas Archipelago is declared an Environmental Protected Area by the government of Mozambique.

Landmark decision hailed by environmental groups

Cook Islands declared a 1.9 million-sq-km sanctuary, contiguous with one established last week by neighbouring French Polynesia.

Australia can be a world leader in designing marine reserves that keep pace with changes in the climate and human activity and still successfully protect their sea life.

Big fish that have grown up in marine reserves don’t seem to know enough to avoid fishers armed with spear guns waiting outside the reserve.

A study by international scientists suggests that the best way for marine life to recover is by marine reserves.