Plastics play a crucial role in modern life, but improper use and disposal have resulted in microplastics becoming widespread in the environment, raising significant concerns about both the environ

Genetic underpinnings of marine environment adaption of a threatened sea turtle species

This chapter focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of marine ecosystems and bioresources. It emphasizes responsible harvesting, monitoring, and sustainable management of marine biodiversity, which directly aligns with SDG 14’s goal of protecting oceans and marine life.

This chapter aligns with UN SDG Goals 6 and 14 by addressing how anthropogenic impacts to water quality affect marine fish populations and discussing future perspectives for managing water quality and aquatic habitats.

This chapter offers scientific insights into how water moves, becomes contaminated, and affects human systems. It strengthens capacity for sustainable water governance through hydrologic understanding.

This chapter examines how plastic debris enters, moves through, and accumulates in ocean systems, helping to understand and mitigate marine pollution, which directly supports SDG 14 by protecting marine ecosystems. By analyzing the sources and distribution of plastic waste, it also relates to SDG 12, which promotes reducing waste and improving the management of materials that impact environmental sustainability.

This chapter examines policies and public engagement strategies aimed at reducing plastic pollution entering oceans, directly supporting SDG 14 by addressing marine pollution and protecting ocean ecosystems. It also aligns with SDG 12 by highlighting the need to reduce single-use plastics and improve waste management practices that contribute to marine debris.

World Tuna Day 2027: Advocating for Tuna Conservation

Conservation and restoration of mangrove blue carbon ecosystems are vital for climate mitigation. Our study shows that former aquaculture ponds remain suitable for restoration, offering significant carbon benefits and guiding cost-effective strategies.