One of its key messages to the global community is the importance of marine resources to a new green economy.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences

Not satisfied with these results, the green lobby has prompted the National Marine Fisheries Service to further cut water supplies, in part to improve the conditions for whales and other species out in the ocean.

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Dizzy Page, activities coordinator at the home, said little is known about Mr McConnell's background - although he still owned a green beret which he said was from his time as a Royal Marine.

BBC: James McConnell

Some of the key areas highlighted included marine biodiversity conservation, ocean acidification, marine pollution, and the required investment in science and capacity development for transitioning to a blue-green economy.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences

The green credit support scheme will give an additional tier of financial incentive to firms seeking to harness marine power.

BBC: NEWS | UK | Scotland | Edinburgh and East | Boost for marine power projects