Dugongs Return to Yongshu Reef Waters in Nansha Islands
Dugongs, once declared functionally extinct along the Chinese mainland coast, have been spotted near Yongshu Reef in the Nansha Islands, marking a win for regional marine conservation.
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UN@80: Ceramicist Megan White’s Call for Blue Oceans
Kenyan-British ceramicist Megan White marks UN@80 with her Blue Oceans art, celebrating overlooked marine life and urging global action to protect our seas for future generations.
Retired Fishermen Protect the Sea with Little Blue Houses
In Zhejiang province, retired fishermen aged 60+ collect and process 16,000 tons of marine waste at ‘Little Blue House’ stations, turning idle time into meaningful ocean conservation.
Green Turtles Return to Xisha Islands as Environment Recovers
Green turtles return to nest on Xisha Islands as reef health improves, marking a surge in nesting sites and highlighting effective marine conservation efforts in south China\u0019s Hainan Province.
Guardians of the Xisha Islands: Meet the Island and Reef Rangers
Since 2017, fishermen in the Xisha Islands have formed Island and Reef Ranger teams to protect a fragile marine ecosystem. CGTN joins them on Zhaoshu Island for an inside look.
Sansha Coral Reefs Stage Spectacular Recovery
Coral reefs in south China’s Sansha City have bounced back with 15% more coverage and vibrant soft corals after local teams removed 50,000 starfish, setting a new conservation benchmark.
Meet the Ocean: Beijing’s New Exhibition Blends Art & Ecology
Beijing’s Meet You Museum debuts “Meet the Ocean,” a multi-sensory journey through life’s origins, blending art, digital light-shadow tech and ecological science to champion marine conservation.
Beyond Heroism: South China Sea Doc’s Hidden Environmental and Labor Toll
Baby Ruth Villarama’s doc frames Filipino fishermen as sovereignty heroes, but overlooks destructive fishing, depleted stocks and child labor in the South China Sea.
Indonesia Launches Coral Reef Bond to Raise $200M for Marine Conservation
Indonesia unveils a new Coral Reef Bond to secure up to $200M annually for marine conservation, blending innovative finance with coastal sustainability.
Costa Rica’s Ocean Sanctuary Shines at UN Conference
At the third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, Costa Rica highlights its marine conservation wins—from new protected areas to thriving shark and turtle populations—as a model for global ocean stewardship.