Mena Oceans

News, insights, and updates from Goumbook’s MENA Oceans Initiative; covering marine conservation, blue economies, coastal resilience, and ocean action across the Middle East and North Africa. From summit highlights to research breakthroughs and network updates, this is where the regional ocean conversation comes together.

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SDG 14: Conserve And Sustainably Use The Ocean And Marine Resources

The global community is dangerously lagging behind on commitments required to reverse the climate crisis...

COVID19 Has Worsened the Ocean Plastic Pollution Problem

COVID-19 triggered an estimated global use of 129 billion face masks and 65 billion gloves...

Ep.12 Marine innovations, with Dana Liparts

On this episode, we’re joined by Dana Liparts, Marine industry entrepreneur and investor,Co-Founder of Ecocoast...

Surfers Lead Change in Environmental Awareness of Ocean Pollution

On International Surfing Day, Ocean52, had launched the “2052 surfers” campaign to mobilise the global...