marine protected areas

The U.N. says 1 million species could disappear. Pacific islands have a solution.

More than a dozen Pacific countries have created ocean sanctuaries that help marine species -- and coastal communities -- survive.

This island nation just traded a huge chunk of its debt in return for protecting their oceans

The Seychelles deal cancels $30 million in national debt and protects a piece of ocean the size of Germany.

Finally, these celebrities get naked for fish

The British campaign Fishlove is pretty much what it sounds like: assorted naked celebrities expressing their love for the ocean's creatures, to raise awareness of overfishing.

This illustrated guide makes marine protected areas fascinating

Marine reserves are a big deal for overfished and ailing oceans, but, uh ... what are they exactly?