NICE, France (AP) — The third U.N. Ocean Conference opens Monday as pressure mounts for nations to turn decades of promises into real protection for the sea. The summit comes as just 2.7% of the ...

NICE, France — A fleet of 30 research and exploration vessels from around the world set sail just off the French coastal city of Nice on Sunday to kick off the third U.N. Ocean Conference and ...

People enjoy the beach as vessels sail during the "Ocean Wonders" themed event in honor of World Oceans Day ahead of the U.N. Ocean Conference on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Nice, France.

People wacth vessels sail during the "Ocean Wonders" event in honor of World Oceans Day ahead of the U.N. Ocean Conference on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Nice, France.

Fish swim in the protected area of France's Port-Cros National Park ahead of the U.N. Ocean Conference, Saturday, June 7, 2025, (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag) Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS ...

After Sunday’s parade sail, the “Ocean Wonders” fleet will remain docked in Nice and open to the public until the conference concludes on June 13. ___ ...

The U.N. Ocean Conference is opening in France as pressure mounts to turn promises into action on protecting the ocean. One watchdog group has found less than 3% of oceans are effectively protected ...