What are marine protected areas? Why they matter and how to support them.

Blog Post | October 9, 2025 | Silvia Bor
National and international government agencies protect ocean biodiversity and marine wildlife by creating marine protected areas. So what are marine protected areas? Read on as we highlight this important ocean conservation...

September 2025 Newsletter: World Maritime Day, sustainable tourism and the future of plastics

Blog Post | September 25, 2025 | Salo Aburto
Welcome to Pacific Environment’s September newsletter! This month, we celebrate World Maritime Day by highlighting how cleaner shipping solutions are transforming ports, protecting communities and addressing climate impacts. Additionally, we spotlight...

Making tourism trash-free: How businesses across Asia are creating new models for zero-waste tourism 

Blog Post | September 25, 2025 | Leah Dunlevy
Tourism is transforming many of the world’s most beautiful and culturally-significant places into dumping grounds for plastic waste — something that no resident or tourist wants to experience. Tourists generate significantly...

Biennial awards ceremony showcases the Philippines’ commitment to marine conservation

Blog Post | September 24, 2025 | Janine Bobadilla & Michael Atrigenio
Two years after the last prestigious Para El Mar MPA Awards & Recognition in the Philippines took place, Pacific Environment returns to partner with the Marine Protected Area Support Network to...