Earthshot Finalist, WildAid Marine Program Senior Director Meaghan Brosnan on Ocean Conservation

The video discusses the importance of ocean conservation, highlighting the need for protected areas and effective enforcement of rules. It addresses challenges such as illegal fishing, which significantly impacts ocean health. The discussion also covers the difficulties faced in coastal and high seas areas, emphasizing the importance of partnerships with local communities and governments. The organization aims to expand its conservation efforts to more marine areas, focusing on coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass meadows, while addressing resource constraints.

What is essential for the ocean to thrive according to the discussion?

• Reducing marine protected areas

• Building more coastal towns

• Giving the ocean space and enforcing laws

• Increasing fishing activities

What percentage of the world's fish catch is from illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing?

• 20%

• 10%

• 40%

• 30%

What is a major challenge in coastal fisheries?

• Overabundance of fish

• Ensuring meaningful partnerships with communities

• High cost of fishing equipment

• Lack of fishers

How do the organizations plan to support marine areas in the future?

• By reducing the number of marine areas

• By increasing the number of marine areas to 250

• By focusing only on high seas

• By stopping all fishing activities

What is a key factor for successful marine conservation according to the discussion?

• Ignoring local communities

• Focusing only on coral reefs

• Relying solely on public funding

• Engaging with global communities and securing resources