Marine resources

This paper contains a case study on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in the part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) that is located in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ). The purpose of this paper is to review the scope and functioning of applicable regional regimes and to identify if, and what kind of, regulatory and/or governance gaps exist. The case study complements and should be read in conjunction with the other three studies in this Marine Series.

The second paper in this marine series builds on the complementary study described in Marine Series No. 1 that identified several significant regulatory and governance gaps in the international regime for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ).

Spanning the vast range of Earth's marine environments, from Greenland to the Polynesian Islands, Planet Ocean reveals hidden landscapes of unsurpassed beauty and awe. More than 25 essays from leading scientists highlight topics such as aquaculture and global warming. In addition to celebrating earth's marine life, Planet Ocean helps readers understand the threats that weigh on the oceans and why we must protect the incredible diversity of plants and animals there.

Dans le bleu profond de la mer, du Groenland aux îles polynésiennes, se cachent des paysages d'une beauté insoupçonnée, un monde mal connu qui occupe les trois quarts du globe. A travers des textes limpides et plus de 400 photographies exceptionnelles, les scientifiques Laurent Ballesta et Pierre Descamp nous font découvrir toute la magie des océans. Chaque page est une anecdote, une petite histoire qui nous familiarise avec les mystères de la biodiversité.

With more than 70 individual sites, nationally and internationally designated, in the Western Indian Ocean, there is a growing need to ensure and improve the management effectiveness of the marine protected areas. This toolkit aims to act as a first point of call in the search for information on issues that MPA managers and practitioners face in day-to-day operations.