Life below water

Oceans, which cover three quarters of the Earth’s surface, drive our planet’s natural systems; they are the home of vast biodiversity, and are a vital link in the livelihoods of billions of people. But threats from climate change, pollution, overfishing, and coastal habitat loss are drastically impacting the delicate balance between ocean processes and populations.

UNU research examines human–ocean and human–freshwater relationships to help ensure mutual welfare, blending fisheries technologies with traditional management practices to support marine and coastal habitats as well as foster the sustainable use of marine resources.

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Press Release

French National Assembly Publishes Report on the Establishment of a UNU Ocean Institute in France

France is establishing the first UNU Ocean Institute in Brest and French Polynesia, a project with unanimous parliamentary support.

06 Feb 2026

Coral nursery at Discovery Bay, Jamaica

Event

Youth Ocean Summit

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News

Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes as Integrated Solutions

A session at the International Forum for Sustainable Asia & the Pacific 2025 discussed how landscape approaches can address environmental challenges.

13 Nov 2025