The Battle to Protect Our Oceans at COP17

As world leaders gather in Armenia for COP17, the ocean finally has a dedicated stage, but are ambitious biodiversity targets translating into real-world protection? From hollow fisheries commitments and the battle to save global kelp forests to securing sustainable futures for coastal communities, what will it actually take to bridge the gap between global promises and ocean action? Join Oceanographic Magazine and a panel of leading marine experts live from Yerevan as they dissect the headlines, uncover critical gaps in national biodiversity plans, and reveal what must happen next for marine conservation to succeed.