Ocean
Focusing on global ocean stewardship through fisheries management, marine conservation, and climate resilience
Restoring China’s vanishing oyster reefs
China has begun protecting and re-establishing its oyster reefs, one of the world’s most endangered marine habitats, but challenges remain
Marine plastic pollution
Ocean plastic could spread human disease
Marine waste is providing a home for microorganisms and some researchers are increasingly worried about the consequences
How plastic is fuelling a hidden climate crisis in Southeast Asia
From production to disposal, plastic emits a lot of greenhouse gas, and may even be interfering with the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon
A difficult road ahead for treaty to end plastic pollution
Negotiations have not been going smoothly, leaving the future of a binding treaty hanging in the balance, observes Li Jiacheng
How China’s fishers can help tackle ocean litter
Better incentives and awareness can encourage fishers to prevent waste entering the ocean and collect what is already there
