Designating regions of the ocean as safeguarded zones has become a central tool in modern conservation efforts. The focus on marine protected areas and conservation policy brings attention to strategies that balance biodiversity preservation with sustainable use of marine resources. Effective policies are designed to regulate fishing, restrict harmful activities, and promote ecosystem recovery while considering the needs of local communities. Success depends not only on the establishment of protected areas but also on effective governance, monitoring, and enforcement. Advances in satellite tracking, participatory management, and international agreements are reinforcing these frameworks. The integration of marine protected areas and conservation policy into global biodiversity targets underscores their role in addressing both ecological degradation and climate challenges. By aligning science-driven insights with inclusive governance, these measures ensure long-term ecological health and sustainable benefits for ocean-dependent populations.
Title : Application of artificial intelligence and NISAR satellite to study the air sea CO2 exchange and aquatic toxicology to develop ‘Aquatic Pollution Remediation Technologies’(PART)
Virendra Kumar Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology, India
Title : Seasonal habitat shifts and purse seine dependence of mene maculata in the Taiwan strait: Early indicators of climate driven ecosystem change
Ipsita Biswas, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
Title : Conditionally pathogenic microparasites (Microsporidia and Myxosporea) of mullet fish potential objects of mariculture in the black and azov seas
Violetta M Yurakhno, A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Title : Site suitability analysis for sea cucumber mariculture in the coastal area of Bangladesh
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Title : National action plan for sustainable and resilient fisheries aquaculture system in Pakistan
Nazia Sher, National Institute of Maritime Affairs, Pakistan
Title : Sustainable fisheries management through community based monitoring of IUU fishing along the Sindh coast, Arabian Sea in the North Indian Ocean, Pakistan
Muhammad Naeem Khan, University of the Punjab, Pakistan