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From New York to Antalya: Advancing the Marine Conservation Breakthroughs
New York, 24 September 2026 – Turnin
Second Meeting of the CMS Dugong MOU Technical Advisory Group Held to Advance Scientific Guidance for Dugong Conservation
Andy Raine - New Executive Secretary of CMS and ASCOBANS
Andy Raine has been appointed as Executive Secretary of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), effective Monday, 1 June 2026. In his role, Mr. Raine will also serve as the Executive Secretary of the Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans of the Baltic, North East Atlantic, Irish and North Seas (ASCOBANS).
Thailand Hosts First International Conference on Dugong Conservation from Stranding to Captive Caring
Banner photo: © PL_MEtpison
Stronger Together: Advancing Seagrass and Dugong Conservation at CMS COP15
Cover photo: © GEF Dugong & Seagrass Conservation Project (GEF) DSCP
Celebrating World Seagrass Day: Restoring Vital Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future
Cover photo: © Michiel Vos - Ocean Image Bank
Dugong Conservation Reserve Workshop Explores Sustainable Finance for Seagrass and Dugong Conservation in India
Cover photo: © Harish Guleria
High Seas Treaty: A New Era for Migratory Species and Ocean Governance
The Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) has reached the threshold for entry into force. This historic milestone marks the beginning of a new era for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in the high seas—an area covering two-thirds of the world’s ocean.
A Global Assessment of Dugong’s Body Condition Based on Drone Footage
Abu-Dhabi, 19 September 2025 - For the first time, an international study published in Remote S
Migratory Species and Wetlands: Insights from the Global Wetland Outlook 2025
Bonn, 21 July 2025 — Wetlands, which sustain life across the planet, are disappearing faster than any other ecosystem.