OneOcean Flotilla

🌊 Coastal access & informal experiences help people build knowledge, care and responsibility for the ocean.

A recent study shows that everyday shoreline activities are powerful tools for marine stewardship & should be part of #OceanLiteracy strategies. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

🌊 UPCOMING WEBINAR from RISE UP 🌍
Understanding the Ocean–Climate Nexus: From International Policy to Frontline Solutions
🗓 Aug 5 | 🕒 9AM EDT | 2PM WAT/BST | 3PM CEST | 6:30PM IST
📍 Zoom | ⏱ 1h15m
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3UskKSE

🌊 On #WorldNatureConservationDay, we celebrate the power of collaboration for ocean protection.

As a coalition of 90 members, the OneOcean Flotilla seeks to influence ocean protection and achieve impactful ocean-climate action through aligned, impactful communication. www.oceanprotect.org/about-2/

30x30: Why Protecting 30% of Land and Sea by 2030 Matters - The Earthshot Prize Habitats are vanishing, seas are polluted, and vital resources are being pushed past breaking point. But the story isn’t over yet.

Why does 30x30 matter and why now?

We're halfway through the decade that offers a final opportunity to set nature on a sustainable trajectory. The
@earthshotprize.bsky.social outlines the keys to a successful implementation of the global pledge. #KMGBF earthshotprize.org/news/30x30-w...

Multi‐Species Telemetry Quantifies Current and Future Efficacy of a Remote Marine Protected Area We combined animal telemetry, remote sensing, and projected future environmental scenarios to assess how nine species used a remote marine protected area (MPA) in the Pacific Ocean under current and ...

Big MPAs help protect ocean life, but many species roam beyond their borders. TNC and partners tracked 9 species in the Pacific, and now they’re expanding to migratory fish. 🐟🐠

This research could shape global ocean protection and support the 30x30 goal. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

From offshore wind to decarbonized shipping, ocean climate solutions are undervalued. The ocean can help close 35% of the emissions gap to stay on a 1.5°C path. It's time to put the ocean at the climate frontline. 🌊

Read the new WRI Expert Note ➡️ bit.ly/44mjHZ6

Marine litter pollution in inhabited and uninhabited Lakshadweep islands, Indian Ocean The Lakshadweep archipelago, located in the Arabian Sea off India's southwestern coast, is renowned for its rich biodiversity and vibrant coral reefs.…

#PlasticPollution across India’s Lakshadweep Islands poses severe risks to coral reefs.

Due to tourism, fishing, and poor waste infrastructure, and driven by wind and current transport, the area is now classified as "extremely dangerous". #PlasticFreeJuly www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

What message has the Nice ocean summit sent to COP30 this year? Campaigners, MEPs and experts made pleas from UNOC3 for oceans to be protected at the climate summit in Brazil.

At #UNOC3, world leaders voiced the urgency for ocean-climate commitments to protect a significantly impacted ocean.

#COP30 must embed the ocean into climate, biodiversity & policy frameworks and put the ocean at the centre of negotiations. www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...

Rethinking Marine Protected Areas - why current practices are failing - Blue Planet Society We keep hearing that 30% of the ocean will be protected by 2030. But only 8.4% of our blue planet is protected, and just 2.8% is effectively protected. We need drastic change to achieve the 30% target...

Rethinking Marine Protected Areas – why current practices are failing ❌

We're told that 30% of the ocean 🌊 will be protected by 2030. But only 8.4% of our blue planet is protected and just 2.8% is effectively protected.

✊Real change is needed #30x30
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The deep ocean supports planetary health in ways that science is only beginning to understand.

The ISA must act as responsible stewards to protect the deep sea & safeguard the common heritage of humankind for future generations. @deepseaconserve.bsky.social
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Frontiers | Exploring marine conservation and climate adaptation synergies and strategies in European seas as an emerging nexus: a review Europe’s marine and coastal ecosystems provide essential ecosystem services, however, their ability to support climate adaptation and mitigation is increasin...

🌊 Integrating marine conservation and climate adaptation is key to protecting European seas.

A recent review shows nature‑based solutions, like climate‑smart MPAs, coastal restoration, & robust governance achieve both biodiversity and climate resilience. www.frontiersin.org/journals/mar...

🌊 Would you be willing to pay to protect a MPA?

In a case study about a Spanish MPA, researchers found that people would contribute financially, especially when they feel a deeper emotional and cultural connection. #OceanLiteracy #MPAs www.frontiersin.org/journals/mar...

Not great news on #PlasticFreeJuly!
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#OceanLiteracy efforts should include process literacy (knowledge of how marine decisions are made) to ensure people can engage meaningfully in ocean governance.

Without this, marine planning risks being exclusionary, inequitable, and undemocratic. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Happy #SharkAwarenessDay!🦈 Sharks play a very important role in helping maintain the delicate balance of marine life.

However, they are in rapid decline and vulnerable to over-exploitation and #overfishing.

Which species is your favourite?
📷 @biminisharkgirl.bsky.social

What the UN Ocean Conference 2025 means for coastal resilience The 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice marked a turning point for marine protection and the blue economy. See what it means for Ecocoast.

#UNOC3 was a turning point in the global ocean agenda.

From record-breaking financial pledges to progress on the #HighSeasTreaty ratification & support for a moratorium on deep-sea mining, this conference set the stage for #COP30 to go further. www.ecocoast.com/blogs/what-t... @ecocoast.bsky.social

Creating connections: ocean literacy for ocean sustainability

#OceanLiteracy is key to marine conservation and community engagement especially in coastal nations like Australia.

Researchers at Centre for Marine Socioecology and IMAS at @utas.edu.au outline a roadmap to strengthen ocean literacy for a more sustainable future. www.utas.edu.au/about/news-a...

Reflections from UNOC3 Cyrielle Lam, Ocean & Climate Platform, shares her reflections on the atmosphere in Nice and the urgency of turning visibility into action.

From Nice to Belém: the #BlueNDCChallenge is on. The goal? Get ocean-based solutions into national climate plans.

🎥 In our interview with @ocean-climate.bsky.social Cyrielle Lam, she explains why this matters for ocean communicators. #COP3 #UNOC3
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Shark Trust - Angel Shark ID Guide Welcome to the Shark Trust's Guide to Angel Shark Identification.

Have you ever spotted an angel shark? 🦈

With flattened bodies and the skill of camouflaging, they make great predators. What other fact do you know about angel sharks?

Explore more this #InternationalAngelSharkDay

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Teaching ocean literacy in science education: a systematic review Ocean literacy (OL) provides individuals with an understanding of marine ecosystems, environmental challenges, and the importance of marine conservation. Schools serve as pivotal environments where...

#OceanLiteracy is now part of global science education!

New research shows that innovative methods and tech can help promote ocean sustainability across all education levels.

Read the study: tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Seven things we learned at the UN Ocean Conference (and one we didn’t) Presidents and Indigenous leaders, fishers and financiers were all on the Mediterranean coast for the UN’s big ocean meeting. These items were the talk of the town

What were the main outcomes of #UNOC3?

From progress on the #HighSeasTreaty to new marine protected areas, advancing the #30x30 goal, not all was bright and shiny. More work and commitments are needed to ensure the protection of our ocean.
@dialogueearth.bsky.social dialogue.earth/en/ocean/sev...

We bear the brunt of the climate crisis. A Pacific Cop could help shape the global response | Surangel Whipps Jr Australia should also make moves to address the climate impact of its fossil fuel production and exports

#COP31, hosted by Pacific countries, will spotlight the climate crisis's frontline Indigenous communities & reshape global #ClimateAction.

Palau President Suranger Whipps Jr. calls for an inclusive and action-oriented COP to overcome climate injustice. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Promises or Protections? What UNOC3’s Commitments Mean for Ocean Conservation » Marine Conservation Institute Discover the 2025 Blue Park Award nominees, five exceptional marine protected areas (MPAs) dedicated to biodiversity and ecosystem protection. Learn about their critical role in ocean conservation and...

🌎New Blog Alert: “Promises or Protections? What UNOC3’s Commitments Mean for Ocean Conservation”

📢 MPA Announcements
🌊 High Seas Treaty Progress  
🪸 Deep Sea Mining and Bottom Trawling

Link: marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/...

#UNOC3 #30x30 #MPAs #Oceanconservation #HighSeas #Defendthedeep

The race to 30x30: How far behind are we on ocean protection? A slew of commitments have been made at the UN Ocean Conference this week, with many governments using the opportunity to unveil new MPAs on the international stage.

A slew of commitments have been made at the UN Ocean Conference this week, with many governments using the opportunity to unveil new MPAs on the international stage.

Samoa protects 30% of its ocean with new marine spatial plan - Oceanographic On the very frontline of rising sea levels and ocean warming driven by climate change, Samoa is pioneering in its approach to ocean protection

Samoa has legally adopted a plan that designates 30% of its 120,000 km² ocean territory as fully protected. The nine new MPAs are the first Samoa has created beyond its reefs, and ban activities that could harm marine life or damage marine habitat. buff.ly/z9B9BTP
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Final Highlights from UNOC3: From Commitments to Momentum - It’s a Wrap - One Ocean As UNOC3 draws to a close, the final days in Nice brought reflection, action, and a strong push for what comes next. While delegates rolled out with suitcases, conversations rolled on, from plenary ca...

As #UNOC3 draws to a close, the final days in Nice brought reflection, action, and a strong push for what comes next.

Our final roundup captureing key highlights from Day 4 and Day 5.

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www.oceanprotect.org/2025/06/13/f...

Momentum continues at #UNOC3, but so do the questions.

Day 3 Highlights include reflections and honest moments from the conference and, as the conference reaches its end, tips for your closing messages.

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#SaveOurOcean
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Building Momentum at the Midpoint of UNOC3 - One Ocean Reflections and highlights from a high-energy Day 2 at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference We’re halfway through the 3rd UN Ocean Conference, and the pace hasn’t slowed. From a packed Ocean & Society Survey e...

We're halfway through #UNOC3.

Day 2 balanced creativity, connection, and calls for bold ocean action.

What were the main event highlights and the trending themes?

➡️ More in our daily blog: www.oceanprotect.org/2025/06/11/u...

Powered by @commsinc.bsky.social #SaveOurOcean

Protecting the ocean for planetary stability and human well-being Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive urges swift action to expand marine protection, enhance management, boost funding, and respect Indigenous rights to meet 30x30 Ocean goals.

To save our future, we must #SaveOurOcean.

This will require, amongst many things, scaling up global, national and local action on financing & coverage of protected areas.

New 30x30 Ocean Action plan launched at #UNOC3 can help protect and regenerate ocean ecosystems.

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Tanzania Declares Two New MPAs in Pemba Island Biodiversity Hotspot at UN Ocean Conference Nice, France, June 10, 2025 – At the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the Government of Tanzania announced the designation of two new marine protected areas (MPAs) in the biodiverse waters off Pemba Island, a major step forward for marine conservation in the Western Indian Ocean.

NEWS: At #UNOC3, Tanzania declares two new Marine Protected Areas in Pemba Island biodiversity hotspot.

The areas protect coral reefs, seagrasses, mangroves, and threatened shark and ray species.

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