Reducing coastal fishing, like the tide, has its ups and downs Chinese communities struggle to adapt to subsidy cuts and curbs on coastal fishing
‘The battle is on’ to save our ocean Mexico ocean summit highlights overfishing, climate change and pollution
China commits to Arctic protections Can China’s new Arctic policy protect the region’s delicate ecology?
Oceans overlooked as source of climate change solutions The ocean has enormous potential to help produce low-carbon energy and sequester atmospheric carbon
China promises reform of coastal fisheries A new plan for the fishing industry may provide respite for dwindling stocks
Time running out for WTO to act on fishing subsidies Trade ministers must deliver on pledge to phase out fishing subsidies by 2020. As the world’s biggest payer, China’s role is crucial
China maps its goals for coastal clean-up The new Marine Five-Year Plan outlines proposals for cleaner seas and better-managed coastlines
Navigating toward a ‘Paris Agreement for the oceans’ Progress on protection of our seas has been lagging
China’s deep sea fishing industry relies on fuel subsidies China’s distant water fleets would be bankrupt without top ups to pay for diesel
Antarctic marine reserves: a new regional carve-up or collective commons? Proposed reserves in the Antarctic have prompted accusations of a big-power carve up, but the critics have got it wrong
Saving the ocean: a question of governance As the UN General Assembly convenes, the crisis in the world's oceans needs urgent action
