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 Goswami, Indian Institute of Technology, India
Title : DNA barcoding as a tool for biodiversity and ecological assessment in african freshwater systems: A case study of upper section of River Mpanga, Uganda
Basooma Rose, BOKU University, Austria
Title : Spatial refuge and reproductive potential of the vulnerable the picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) in the Georgian black sea: Evidence from experimental trawl survey
Guranda, National Environmental Agency, Georgia
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
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Kidanie Misganaw Bezabih, University of Gondar, Ethiopia
Title : Variations in nutritional and bioactive properties of North Atlantic sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa): Role of seasonality, location, and processing
Amit Das, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada