Jan 6, 2026
While many locations and their range of stakeholders are enjoying the benefits of well-run marine national parks and marine protected areas, the situation in The Solomon Islands is somewhat different. On paper there are a number of protected zones and you will hear...
Sep 16, 2025
Aerial view of Cocos Island, Costa Rica. Photo courtesy: Argo The Cocos Island National Park is located in the Pacific Ocean, 330 miles (535 km) southwest of Cabo Blanco in Costa Rica. It covers 9 miles² (24 km²) of land and 760 miles² (1,977 km²) of ocean. It has a...
Sep 15, 2025
Aerial shot of Truk Lagoon. Photo courtesy: Nippo Tonoas Chuuk Lagoon (Truk) and its surrounding waters in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) are part of the Coral Triangle, the global epicenter of marine biodiversity. The region boasts over 300 species of...
Sep 14, 2025
Turtles are abundant at the islands In 1959 the Ecuadorian government formed the Galapagos National Park. In 1978 the Galápagos Islands were among the first group of sites that were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. By 1998 the Galapagos Marine Reserve had been...
Sep 13, 2025
The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park (ECLSP) is one of the most extraordinary marine conservation areas in the world. Established in 1958, it holds the distinction of being the first marine park of its kind, setting a global standard for the protection of both marine and...
Sep 12, 2025
Paddleboarding on the Rowley Shoals. Photo courtesy: Explore Parks Located off the coast of Western Australia, approximately 300 km from Broome, lies the Rowley Shoals Marine Park, a remote and pristine marine sanctuary renowned for its incredible coral reefs and...
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