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How much do you know about COP30 and climate change? | Context by TRF The U.N. climate summit heads to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. Test your knowledge with our quiz

Here's a fun quiz to test your climate and nature knowledge, and hopefully learn a bit more about the environment in the process.

#COP30 #Quiz

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Image of a lush coastline with text overlay titled 'The Global Tipping Points Report 2025' describing how coral reef collapse marks the first confirmed crossing of a planetary threshold.

Promotional image for the Copernicus Ocean State Report highlighting issues of ocean heat, acidification, and biodiversity decline, set against an abstract oceanic backdrop.

A person in a yellow raincoat examines a large catch of fish by the water, with text overlay discussing the impact of climate change on marine life and carbon storage. Credit: NOAA / Unsplash.

𝘖𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘱 Oct edition out now!

Each month, we review the latest peer-reviewed research across key ocean topics to make ocean science accessible, relevant & useful for communicators. @oceanflotilla.bsky.social
https://www.oceanprotect.org/2025/10/11/ocean-science-roundup-septembe-2025/

The High Seas Treaty Wins the 2025 Earthshot Prize As the High Seas Treaty receives the 2025 Earthshot Prize, we reflect on two decades of collaboration, communication, and ocean protection.

Congratulations @highseasalliance.bsky.social, @commsinc.bsky.social, and all involved in making the #HighSeasTreaty a reality on paper and on the water!

A big win for the ocean and our blue planet! #ProudMoment🩵

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#BBNJ #RaceForRatification #EarthShotPrize

Belize’s blue reputation vs. reef reality: Marine conservation wins, and what’s missing (commentary) Belize sells itself as a small-country answer to a big problem: how to keep the sea alive and the people who depend on it working. The pitch is strong. A debt-for-nature “blue bond” shaved public…

With its early leadership and significant funding, Belize has emerged as a linchpin in Mesoamerican Reef conservation and fisheries management.

This summary brings together what various experts have said—highlighting gaps, issues, and actionable recommendations as they relate to Belize.

How NGOs die — Europe's playbook for dismantling democracy The playbook is brutally efficient: fabricate a scandal, delegitimise and defund organisations into dependency on philanthropic support, then criminalise their new funding as foreign influence — all w...

Across Europe, a coordinated assault on civil society is unfolding with surgical precision.

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Graphic featuring a cartoon ghost with the text "A campaign with no audience insight is scarier than any ghost." Logo of Communications INC at the bottom.

This #Halloween, here’s to campaigns built on insight, not guesswork.

Because the scariest thing in comms isn’t a ghost, it’s flying blind. 👻

Learn more about our Insight & Strategy Unit: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7390022086309683200/

#OceanISU

If your digital strategy still relies on broadcasting, it’s time to rethink.

@levin.bsky.social and @newmode.bsky.social dive into the New Rules of Political Engagement and why @bsky.app is outperforming other platforms.

🎥 Get the recording: www.newmode.net/newrules

#DigitalStrategy #Advocacy

The New Rules of Political Engagement in 2025 Join experts on October 27th to explore new strategies for political engagement and mobilization in 2025, featuring insights from leading movement leaders.

Looking forward to this live stream that's going down in just a matter of hours now.

It's been fun to see hundreds of people I deeply respect sign up.

Sign up here to join the stream. Everyone who registers will also be sent a recording of the conversation. www.newmode.net/newrules

New award launched for early-career marine conservationists The Ocean Stewardship Award identifies and empowers the next generation of ocean leaders, with a focus on protecting the high and deep seas.

Thanks @synchearth.bsky.social & Kristina for help to get next generation into @deepseaconserve.bsky.social & #HighSeas conservation. First recipients to be announced at the inaugural #BBNJ COP.
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Mining the deep-sea could further threaten endangered sharks and rays New research has found that deep-sea mining in international waters could threaten at least 30 species of sharks, rays and chimaeras — many of which are already at risk of extinction. Chondrichthyes, ...

🦈 A new study indicates that deep-sea mining could threaten at least 30 species of sharks, rays and chimaeras, many of which are already at risk of extinction.

#SharkConservation #Shark #DeepSea #DeepSeaMining #DefendTheDeep

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South African sharks threatened by fisheries, weak enforcement Gqeberha, SOUTH AFRICA — On June 17, marine biologist Enrico Gennari and a group of students set out into the water in South Africa’s Mossel Bay. They were planning to use baited remote underwater vid...

The case is the latest incident in what some conservationists say are ongoing problems with regulating South Africa’s shark fishery.

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𝘖𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘱 Sept edition out now!

Each month, Communications INC reviews the latest peer-reviewed research across key ocean topics to make ocean science accessible, relevant, and useful for communicators.
https://www.oceanprotect.org/2025/10/11/ocean-science-roundup-septembe-2025/

Ocean and Society Survey Paper Published A new paper introduces the Ocean & Society Survey—a global tool to understand people–ocean connections and support effective communication.

Strategic communications and #OceanLiteracy put people at the 💙 of solutions for ocean health.

The Ocean and Society Survey, led by @colcoalition.ca and co-authored by Comms INC, provides new insights and tools to mobilise ocean action globally and to guide more effective, impactful communication.

Mexico implements Atlantic shark bycatch protections The Mexico government has implemented new protections for several species of Atlantic sharks

The Mexico 🇲🇽 government has implemented new protections for several species of Atlantic sharks, but conservationists have been quick to point out that the bans were required under international commitments adopted years ago.

#SharkLeague 🦈

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Better Late Than Never: Mexico Fulfills International Obligations to Protect Atlantic Sharks - Shark League for the Atlantic and Mediterranean Shark League welcomes overdue bans on bigeye thresher, oceanic whitetip, shortfin mako, hammerhead & silky sharks.

Mexico has finally fulfilled its international commitments to protect Atlantic sharks 🦈

New domestic rules set science-based catch limits for blue & shortfin mako sharks, a long-overdue step toward sustainable fisheries under #ICCAT

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#SharkConservation #SharkLeague

Today we say farewell to Jane Goodall.

Her legacy reminds us that science & story must walk hand in hand, and that hope & action are inseparable.

We draw inspiration from her example and the way she showed the world that communication can spark compassion, courage, & change.

🙏 TY #JaneGoodall

🌊 Proud team moment: the #HighSeasTreaty has reached 60 ratifications, triggering entry into force.

The first legally binding agreement to protect biodiversity in the High Seas is becoming reality.

Now the work continues: from 60 → global ratification.

#BBNJ @highseasalliance.bsky.social

Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 Finalists - Family Photo

A night to remember at Kanaloa House for #OPY2025 🌊

From conservation to adventure, fine art to human connection, the breadth of ocean photography on display was extraordinary.

#OceanPhotography #OceanComms @oceanographicmag.bsky.social

Monitoring and Evaluation for Effective Ocean Communication This resource provides a clear practical way to approach M&E, which is vital for understanding impact, improving strategy and demonstrating what’s working.

New guide: Monitoring and Evaluation for Effective Ocean Communication

M&E helps ocean communicators understand impact, improve strategy & show what’s working. But it can be difficult to know where to start.

This new practical resource is here to help:
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🚨New paper! Can #AI speed up #MarineMonitoring? Using 2,500+ benthic images from the Aegean, we found #CoralNet automated annotations matched expert assessments 87% of the time—promising scalable, cost-effective reef monitoring 🌊🤖
#MarineEcology @nemo-tools.bsky.social
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Scientists warn ocean-based climate fixes lack rules and oversight A growing number of oceans-based solutions to the climate crisis have been tried or devised in recent years, thanks largely to an influx of funding. These range from replanting lost mangroves, to…

Scientists warn ocean-based climate fixes lack rules and oversight

🗓️ 7th Sept 🌒 The second total lunar eclipse of 2025 will be visible from numerous locations around the globe and requires no specialist viewing equipment.

Search where the eclipse is visible: www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/f...

#astronomy #eclipse #science
#lunareclipse #moon

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Climate change is driving fish stocks from countries’ waters to the high seas: Study Fish and other marine organisms, though deeply affected by human activities, don’t respect human borders. The ranges of many commercially important species in fact straddle the borders of countries’…

Climate change is driving fish stocks from countries’ waters to the high seas: Study

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Happy 90th to the incredible #SylviaEarle 🐳

Her deep dives and even deeper storytelling have inspired so many ocean communicators and divers.

Always generous, always full of energy, even with a queue of selfie requests! 💙

#OceanComms #HopeSpots #SaveOurOcean @missionblue.bsky.social

Research posts on Bluesky are more original — and get better engagement Bluesky posts about science garner more likes and reposts than similar ones on X.

Research posts on Bluesky are more original — and get better engagement

Happy #WhaleSharkDay!🐋🦈

Despite being the biggest fish in the ocean, whale sharks are gentle giants and look nothing like their relatives.

Learn more about these fascinating creatures and the threats they face: buff.ly/au909pa.
@iucnshark.bsky.social #SharkConservation
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What drives or blocks people from acting for the ocean?

The new global Ocean & Society Survey, proudly co-led by @commsinc.bsky.social, explores public perceptions to inform better ocean policy & comms.

📘 Full paper: doi.org/10.17645/oas...
🔎 Survey: oceanliteracyresearch.com/ocean-and-so...

Open Planet launches new ocean collection Open Planet has released thousands of cinematic clips for education and impact storytelling, including world-class footage captured by Open Planet Studios and Silverback Films during the filming of Oc...

Need ocean visuals for your next campaign or class?

The new Open Planet Studios Ocean Collection offers free access to stunning footage, including scenes from OCEAN with David Attenborough, to support powerful storytelling.

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#OceanStorytelling #OpenPlanet

How We Analyzed The Metals Company’s Public Messaging on Deep-Sea Mining The Metals Company (TMC), headquartered in Canada, has been aggressively pushing to launch deep-sea mining in international waters despite the absence of regulations. Other companies and pro-mining...

Good look at the nuts and bolts of how the Pulitzer Center team did their messaging analysis on The Metal's Company PR Pivot.

I did some of the background research for the Greenpeace report that came to the same conclusion.

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New resources for ocean communicators! We’ve launched 3 practical guides on social media listening:

📊 Creating listening reports
🛠️ Choosing the right tool
🧠 Mastering search queries

Plus, watch our free training webinar. Explore here
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