CONSERVATION NEWS

News, views and features from the front lines of conservation

Trond Larsen

Tags: Bird's Head Seascape Blue Abadi Fund coral reefs Economist World Ocean Summit Global Environment Facility Indonesia MacArthur Foundation Raja Ampat The Nature Conservancy U.S. Agency for International Development Walton Family Foundation West Papua World Wildlife Fund

In Indonesia, doing business with the ocean is a two-way street. Now, a new landmark investment looks to uphold our end of the bargain — forever.

CI/photo by Janny “Heintje” Rotinsulu

Tags: Blue Abadi Fund coastal communities illegal fishing marine management marine protected area (MPA) no take zones research Science sustainable management

There are two keys to protecting our oceans: funding and staff. Without these elements, we’re putting our oceans at risk.

CI/photo by Sterling Zumbrunn

Tags: Bird's Head Seascape Blue Abadi Fund fisheries food security Global Environment Facility Indonesia marine protected area (MPA) Meloy Fund for Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in Southeast Asia Our Ocean 2016 Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Philippines

Two new funds announced at the third annual Our Ocean conference in Washington, D.C., aim to advance ocean conservation — by helping to pay for it.