Prof Tiffany Morrison

Reconciling urgency and restraint in the coral climate crisis: A philosophy of practice Coral reef conservation is facing increasing pressure to act boldly in the face of climate-altered futures. This perspective offers five guiding principles—termed Minimum-In Minimum-Out (MIMO)—that support deliberate, ethical, and system-oriented responses. MIMO reconsiders what constitutes viable climate action and offers a responsible path between resigned inaction and technological optimism.

Reconciling urgency and restraint in the coral climate crisis: A philosophy of practice

Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. Howev...

The Brief draws on our new Science paper here: bit.ly/483njCV

Proud collaboration with @sarahlawless.bsky.social @profterryhughes.bsky.social @robertstreit.bsky.social and others from the amazing Governing Changing Oceans team

At #ClimateWeekNYC, ocean-climate solutions must advance climate, equity & biodiversity.

Our Funders Brief offers 5 strategies for responsible investment:

Governance readiness
Rights-based interventions
Locally led initiatives
Ethical capacity
Climate effectiveness

Funders brief: bit.ly/46Payuq

Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. Howev...

The Brief draws on our new Science paper here: bit.ly/483njCV

Proud collaboration with @sarahlawless.bsky.social @profterryhughes.bsky.social @robertstreit.bsky.social and others from the amazing Governing Changing Oceans team

At #ClimateWeekNYC, ocean-climate solutions must advance climate, equity & biodiversity.

Our Funders Brief offers 5 strategies for responsible investment:

Governance readiness
Rights-based interventions
Locally led initiatives
Ethical capacity
Climate effectiveness

Funders brief: bit.ly/46Payuq

Believe me, not just scientists are concerned... @mongabay.com

Experimental ocean climate fixes move ahead without regulation Experimental climate interventions in the world’s oceans are moving ahead in a regulatory vacuum, raising concerns among scientists about potential risks, Mongabay staff writer Edward Carver…

Experimental climate interventions in the world’s oceans are moving ahead in a regulatory vacuum, raising concerns among scientists about potential risks, Mongabay staff writer Edward Carver reported.

Out today! ‘Quantifying coral reef–ocean interactions is critical for predicting reef futures under climate change’ in @natecoevo.nature.com
#EcologicalOceanography #InterdisciplinaryResearch #CoralReefs #OceanicSubsidies

doi.org/10.1038/s415...

@sosbangor.bsky.social

How researcher visa curbs threaten science careers Anti-immigration sentiment is fuelling a drive to slash international student and worker numbers, but at what cost to researchers and countries leading the charge?

Interesting article on mobility of early career researchers, and the barriers they face. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. Howev...

Global heating is rapidly altering marine ecosystems.

Novel interventions are gaining traction to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies, but they come with risks. 💥

Our new paper in @science.org explores how to "go slow to go fast" on ocean-based climate action.

Read more: bit.ly/45IrRMd

Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. Howev...

Find the paper here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

And more on the author team, here: snappartnership.net/teams/govern...
and here: governingchange.org

🌊Congratulations to the Governing Changing Oceans SNAPP working group on this paper just out in Science!!! Learn more: snappartnership.net/teams/govern...

Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans | Science Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. However, the pace of new interventions is outstripping ...

Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans | Science

Global heating is changing marine systems. 🌊 🌡️
In response, novel interventions are gaining traction fast.
They aim to sustain ocean systems and ocean-dependent societies - but come with risks. 💥

New review paper in Science

More below 👇 and paper here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Title, lead author’s name, abstract and figure from a science policy article published in Science about ocean governance in the face of rapid changes in the oceans

The effects of climate change on #marine #ecosystems are increasingly negative prompting many new interventions to sustain the ocean. But, as Morrison et al. point out, #governance systems to prevent unintended consequences are “not yet in place” @profterryhughes.bsky.social‬ doi.org/10.1126/scie...

Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. Howev...

🌊 Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans

Our climate interventions are rapidly evolving, from seaweed farms to engineered coral. However, governance is lagging, and without proper oversight, we risk trading one crisis for another...

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Climate interventions to save our oceans need stronger governance, experts warn Climate interventions are accelerating in our oceans—but without responsible governance, they could do more harm than good, according to new research.

“Without robust governance, we risk repeating past mistakes—implementing ‘solutions’ that are ineffective, inequitable, or even harmful”.

phys.org/news/2025-07...

The John Maddox Prize

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 John Maddox Prize. The award recognises the work of any individual who promotes science and evidence on a matter of public interest in the face of hostility. Apply now, time is running out!
go.nature.com/4194lp6 #academicsky

Geoengineering could fight climate change—if the public can be convinced Researchers’ failures to communicate are jeopardizing even basic tests, but new projects may point the way forward

According to this naive article, only 2 players are involved in geoengineering decisions - well-meaning scientists & local people.

But what about the roles of:

Politicians, Judiciary, NGOs, Media, Non-local societies, Entrepreneurs, self-appointed Billionaires, etc?
www.science.org/content/arti...

Enhance responsible governance to match the scale and pace of marine–climate interventions - Nature Climate Change Oceans are on the frontline of an array of new marine–climate actions that are both poorly understood and under-regulated. Development and deployment of these interventions is outpacing governance rea...

Oceans are on the frontline of an array of risky initiatives that are poorly understood and under-regulated.

Development of these interventions is outpacing governance readiness. Read our recommendations here:

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Glacier Intervention Research Isn’t Just for Glaciologists - Eos Prospects for mitigating sea level rise by slowing flows of glacial ice into the ocean are worthy of research, but this work must involve all rights holders and stakeholders.

Work examining the feasibility of glacier interventions must be codesigned in partnerships between scientists and current and future rights holders and stakeholders in harm’s way, write @proftiffanym.bsky.social and colleagues.

eos.org/opinions/gla...