THE OCEAN AGENDA

Dive into the detail of marine protection and 30x30 through thought-provoking opinion pieces, in-depth explorations, inspiring case studies and more. Together for the Ocean brings you insights and perspectives from participating organizations and industry experts committed to protecting at least 30% of the ocean by 2030.

30x30 Priorities

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Coastal Communities

Indigenous Stewardship

Ocean Solutions

UNOC: To Meet Global Ocean Ambitions, Fund Local Solutions

Local government leaders from the coastal Global South and members of Coastal 500 Mayor Alfredo Coro II. (Del Carmen, Siargao Islands, Philippines), Mayor Bachrun Labuta (Muna District, Indonesia) and Mayor Hamilton Brito (Curuçá, Brazil) call for greater investment in community-level action at the UN Ocean Conference and beyond.

By Bachrun Labuta, Mayor Alfredo Coro II. and Hamilton Brito • 4 min read

Enabling 30×30 In The Ocean: From Local Action to Global Impact

Rita El Zaghloul, Director of the High Ambition Coalition for Nature & People Secretariat, shares key takeaways from their Our Ocean Conference side event, including details on the newly launched 30x30 Rapid Deployment Mechanism.

By Rita El Zaghloul • 30 April 2025 • 6 min read

Vessel Tracking: How Digital Technology Can Help Protect 30% of the Ocean by 2030

With the role of digital technology taking center stage at the 2025 Our Ocean Conference, Global Fishing Watch’s Tony Long and Paolo Domondon renew their call for a binding vessel tracking agreement to efficiently and accurately achieve 30x30.

By Tony Long and Paolo Domondon • 17 April 2025 • 4 min read

Mountains covered in ice and snow by the ocean

Protecting the Southern ocean: a key step towards achieving 30×30

Holly Parker Curry, MPA Campaign Director at the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition, highlights the crucial role of the Southern ocean in reaching 30x30 commitments.

By Holly Parker Curry • 08 April 2025 • 6 min read

Alexandra Cousteau as a child with her father

Roots in Ocean Protection: How 30×30 Can Unlock a Thriving and Abundant Ocean

Alexandra Cousteau, Ocean Advocate, President and Co-Founder of Oceans 2050, and Senior Advisor to Oceana, shares her family's legacy and highlights the urgent need for accelerated ocean action for future generations.

By Alexandra Cousteau • 01 April 2025 • 5 min read

The high cost of bottom trawling in Europe’s protected waters – and a pragmatic, science-based solution

Kat Millage, Marine Scientist at National Geographic Pristine Seas, shares key findings from her team’s recent study exploring the overall impact of bottom trawling on European society.

By Kat Millage • 27 March 2025 • 5 min read

30x30 Priorities

Ocean Policy

Ocean Protection

Why we need an urgent bottom trawling ban across all protected waters in the UK and EU

Bottom trawling is bulldozing the UK and EU’s most sensitive waters. Maïssa Rababy, Head of Campaigns at Only One, and Hugo Tagholm, Executive Director of Oceana UK, explore why a ban in UK and EU marine protected areas is more urgent than ever before.

By Hugo Tagholm and Maïssa Rababy • 24 March 2025 • 5 min read

CBD COP16 resumed: A turning point for biodiversity?

Brian O'Donnell, Director of Campaign for Nature, reflects on the February 2025 reconvening of CBD COP16 in Rome and shares his key takeaways for biodiversity, ocean protection and 30x30 progress.

By Brian O'Donnell • 06 March 2025 • 6 min read

Coastal Communities

Indigenous Stewardship

Guardians of the Pacific: Community-led solutions for ocean protection

Activist Brianna Fruean explores the challenges facing Pacific Islands, community action to build resilience and the hope ocean protection offers.

By Brianna Fruean • 25 February 2025 • 8 min read

Why the High Seas Treaty is critical to the success of 30×30 in the ocean

Rebecca Hubbard, Director of The High Seas Alliance, explores why the High Seas Treaty is crucial for ocean protection and why swift ratification by governments worldwide is vital to achieving 30x30.

By Rebecca Hubbard • 13 February 2025 • 8 min read

THE OCEAN AGENDA

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UNOC: To Meet Global Ocean Ambitions, Fund Local Solutions

Enabling 30×30 In The Ocean: From Local Action to Global Impact

Vessel Tracking: How Digital Technology Can Help Protect 30% of the Ocean by 2030

Protecting the Southern ocean: a key step towards achieving 30×30

Roots in Ocean Protection: How 30×30 Can Unlock a Thriving and Abundant Ocean

The high cost of bottom trawling in Europe’s protected waters – and a pragmatic, science-based solution

Why we need an urgent bottom trawling ban across all protected waters in the UK and EU

CBD COP16 resumed: A turning point for biodiversity?

Guardians of the Pacific: Community-led solutions for ocean protection

Why the High Seas Treaty is critical to the success of 30×30 in the ocean