# Global marine conservation and pollution management > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-marine-conservation-and-pollution-management > Updated: 2026-08-21T21:04:33.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Efforts to address marine conservation and pollution have been documented across several regions. In Mayotte, volunteer scientists conducted a research cruise to monitor dolphin populations through photo-identification, supported by an IUCN LIFE 2030 grant. This initiative aims to expand marine mammal databases to better understand population movements and threats. Concurrently, concerns regarding plastic waste and coastal stability have emerged. The Fondation de la Mer has highlighted the impact of plastic pollution on marine species, advocating for international regulation. In Mauritius, authorities are organizing a national conference to develop strategies for integrated coastal zone management in response to erosion and submersion affecting over 37 kilometers of coastline. In the Mediterranean, environmental inspections have identified significant microplastic density, particularly in the Alanya region. In Turkey, the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change has issued substantial fines to facilities found discharging untreated waste into the environment. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Coastal management and marine pollution issues addressed in Mauritius and Mediterranean Mauritius is organizing a national conference to combat coastal erosion, while Mediterranean authorities report extreme microplastic levels and issue heavy fines for illegal waste discharge. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coastal-management-and-marine-pollution-issues-addressed-in-mauritius-and-mediterranean ### 2026-07-27: French marine conservation drives: dolphin surveys in Mayotte and national plastic‑waste program Ceta’ Maore’s Mayotte cruise logged ~200 dolphins, expanding a marine‑mammal database, while the Fondation de la Mer warned of massive plastic waste and promoted the “Repêchons les Océans” program. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-marine-conservation-drives-dolphin-surveys-in-mayotte-and-national-plasticwaste-program --- Cite as: Global marine conservation and pollution management. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-marine-conservation-and-pollution-management