Introduction
The Southwest Indian Ocean Restoration Flagship stands as a pivotal initiative within the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030), targeting the revival of marine and coastal ecosystems in vulnerable Small Island Developing States (SIDS) . Launched with the SIDS Ecosystem Restoration Flagship in September 2023 during NYC High-Level Week, it integrates marine conservation with sustainable blue finance, focusing on...
The Pacific Ocean, covering over 60 million square miles, has long been a hotspot for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, which depletes fish stocks and endangers species like bluefin tuna and sea turtles. Recent advancements in AI-driven drones and satellite technologies offer hope for enforcement, enabling real-time detection across remote waters. According to a July 2025 Science journal...