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Strengthening Sustainable Fisheries Key Outcomes of the INRH’s 31st Council Session

The National Institute for Fisheries Research (INRH) held its 31st Council Session on Friday in Rabat, chaired by the Secretary of State responsible for Maritime Fisheries. This pivotal meeting focused on presenting and approving the 2025 scientific action plan and budget.   In her opening remarks,......

BBNJ Agreement A Major Step Towards Sustainable Ocean Resource Management

The BBNJ Agreement, focused on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, marks a significant milestone in the protection and sustainable management of ocean resources. The agreement is seen as a critical tool for addressing the challenges facing......

Morocco Secures Re-election to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf for 2025-2028

Morocco has been re-elected to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) for the 2025-2028 term. The announcement came following partial elections held during the resumed 34th meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in New York.   Ahmed......

African Nations Convene in Tangier to Harness Ocean's Potential for Sustainable Growth

The coastal city of Tangier, Morocco, recently played host to a groundbreaking event that brought together African nations to explore the vast potential of the ocean economy. The inaugural African Ocean Week, held in conjunction with the 3rd High-Level Ministerial Conference on the Blue Belt Initiative......

Climate Change Threatens Morocco's Coastal Tourism: World Bank Warns of Significant Job Losses

Morocco's coastal tourism sector, a vital component of its blue economy, faces a stark challenge as climate change threatens to erode up to 32% of jobs by 2035, according to a recent World Bank report. The study, "Climate Change Impacts on the Blue Economy in Morocco: Prospects for Jobs in Coastal......

Charting a Blue Revolution: Dubai Hosts International Ocean Conference for the MENA Region

In a pivotal gathering aimed at safeguarding the vast marine ecosystems of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Dubai hosted an international ocean conference on Monday. This landmark event brought together a diverse array of experts from the maritime world, fostering a collective vision for a sustainable......