Feature: China moves to protect endanger...

By Xinhua writer Luan Xiang BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- From campaigns to reject wildlife products, to the celebrated "retirement" of two belugas from aquariums, Chinese society has been making posi

Tanzanian authorities create special zon...

DAR ES SALAAM, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian authorities on Tuesday announced the creation of a special zone aimed at protecting marine resources and fighting illegal fishing in the Indian Ocean. "Il

Global biodversity could be threatened b...

LONDON, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Marine heatwaves could have negative effects on a broad range of marine organisms, with major socioeconomic and political ramifications, according to a study released on M

UN raises awareness of marine species' r...

UNITED NATIONS, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations on Friday raised awareness about the "crucial importance" of marine species to sustainable development on the occasion of World Wildlife Day. Un