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We promote the protection and sustainable management of the world’s marine and coastal environments.
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Our oceans are being degraded by human activities that harm marine life, undermine coastal communities and negatively affect human health.
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Coral reef protection to grow with the Green Fins Hub
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Abu Dhabi’s restoration efforts bring hope for extinction-prone dugongs
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Fish farming goes green in Palau
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A new declaration to help save our oceans
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