Asia’s commitment to ocean protection advanced this week as regional leaders, scientists, and conservation practitioners gathered in Iloilo City for the Asia Regional Large-Scale Marine Protected Area Workshop held Nov. 19–21, 2025. The workshop was co-hosted by the Blue Nature Alliance, the Zoological Society of London–Philippines, and Big Ocean to strengthen regional collaboration in support of the global “30×30” target to protect 30 percent of the world’s oceans by 2030.

Oladive, M. A. P. (2025, November 22-23). Asia workshop boosts collaboration on ocean protection. DailyGuardian, pp. 1, 11.