Safeguarding Zanzibar’s Marine Heritage: A Partnership for Conservation By Jay Udelhoven, WildAid Marine Project Manager In the heart of the Indian Ocean lies the enchanting archipelago of Zanzibar—a semi-autonomous island region of Tanzania. The region is home to key sea turtle nesting sites, numerous IUCN red-listed…
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On November 7, 2023, at The Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony in Singapore, WildAid’s Marine Program received the prestigious Earthshot Prize! Of the hundreds of applications received by the Earthshot Committee, they determined that—in the category of Revive Our Oceans—WildAid is most deserving of the honor. This acknowledgment on…
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By Emily Owen, Serge Raemakers, and Rocky Sanchez Tirona Coastal fisheries around the globe are at risk of collapse. Increasing human pressures mean fish may disappear from waters where they once flourished. It’s an unfolding crisis that threatens our ocean ecosystems and the well-being of…
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In late September, authorities in Panama apprehended a vessel engaged in illegal fishing within the Cordillera de Coiba Managed Resource Area (ARMCC). This effort was the culmination of months of preparation, collaboration, and commitment from various stakeholders, including Panama’s Naval Air Service (SENAN), Ministry of Environment (MiAMBIENTE),…
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San Francisco, CA, September 19, 2023 – WildAid’s global marine program has been selected as one of the 15 Finalists for the 2023 Earthshot Prize, a distinguished global environmental award that celebrates and champions innovators focused on solving our most pressing global climate challenges. With…
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WildAid Proud to Partner with The Bahamas, Winner of the Stop IUU Fishing Award This summer, the IMCS Network will award The Bahamas the 4th Stop IUU Fishing Award as a result of the nation’s successful collaboration with WildAid Marine, The Nature Conservancy, the U.S., Canada, and other agencies committed to ending…
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WildAid and MigraMar Partner with Panama to Stop Illegal Fishing in the New Coiba Ridge Marine Protected Area May 19, 2023; By Carolyn Sotka, Marine Grants Officer In April 2023, WildAid Marine delivered a Marine Protection System (MPS) Plan to Panama’s Ministry of the Environment…
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WildAid Shares Marine Enforcement Expertise at Prestigious International Ocean Forums April 3, 2023; By Carolyn Sotka, Marine Grants Officer 2023 started off with a bang for WildAid’s Global Marine Program and involvement in two major international conferences with themes related to marine protected areas (MPAs)….
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Palau Celebrates Ranger Graduates of the Protected Areas Network (PAN) Joint Conservation and Police Academy March 24, 2023; By Carolyn Sotka, Marine Grants Officer Palau’s coral reefs, part of the Coral Triangle, have been named one of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World. They…
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