David Attenborough has launched a new initiative to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. The initiative aims to combat overfishing and its impact on marine biodiversity. This program, led by the NGO Dynamic Planet and the National Geographic Society, will help local communities create marine protected areas in coastal waters, benefiting both the environment and local economies.

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• David Attenborough’s new initiative aims to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030
• Initiative focuses on overfishing and climate change’s impact on marine biodiversity
• Led by Dynamic Planet and National Geographic’s Pristine Seas program
• Supports local communities in creating marine protected areas (MPAs)
• Overfishing is identified as the worst enemy of fishing industries
• MPAs can improve fishing yields and boost tourism, benefiting local economies
• 190,000 MPAs are needed to meet the “30 by 30” goal
• The BBNJ Agreement (2023) aims to protect ocean biodiversity, signed by 100+ countries
• 21 countries have ratified the BBNJ Agreement; 60 ratifications needed for it to take effect
• Only 8% of the world’s oceans are currently protected, making the initiative urgent