France has also operationalized its blue ocean diplomacy in the Western Pacific, particularly Southeast Asia. Among the Southeast Asian nations, the Philippines is seen as an important collaborator.

Salema porgy swim near seagrass in the protected area of France's Porquerolles National Park ahead of the U.N. Ocean Conference on Friday, June 6, 2025.

(UPDATE) NICE, France — World leaders travel to France on Sunday ahead of a high-level summit to tackle a deepening crisis in the oceans driven by overfishing, climate change and pollution. The ...