REV Ocean

We’re thrilled to share that our submersible, Aurelia, has officially received DNV certification for operations down to 2300 meters, underscoring our commitment to safe and innovative exploration of the deep ocean.
Congratulations to our sub-team and partners who made this historic moment possible!

🌊 The International Seabed Authority and UN Food and Agriculture Organization sign new agreement on deep-sea fisheries and ocean governance in areas beyond national jurisdiction
www.isa.org.jm/news/the-int...

🌊 Canada strengthens efforts to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from ship strikes
apnews.com/article/righ...

🌊 Panama targets illicit fishing with new transshipment monitoring policy
globalfishingwatch.org/success-stor...

🌊 Sweden to ban bottom trawling in marine protected areas
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/sweden-...

🌊 The International Seabed Authority launches Deep-sea Biobank Initiative
www.isa.org.jm/news/the-int...

🌊 A new tide of ocean wins is here—welcome to this week’s edition of Breaking Waves, where we celebrate progress for a healthier, better-governed ocean. 💙

🌐 Dive into the full stories via the sources below or the link in our bio.

#oceannews #onehealthyocean #oceansolutions #OceanAction

🌊 Canada contributes $9 million to the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance
sdgs.un.org/partnerships...

🌊 Ocean Visions announced that it is spearheading the development of a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment for marine Carbon Dioxide Removal
oceanvisions.org/news-ocean-v...

🌊 Spain committed to creating five new marine protected areas
www.un.org/sustainabled...

🌊 Scientists develop plastic-like materials that dissolve in the sea
www.riken.jp/en/news_pubs...

🌊 27.3% of the world’s ocean floor has now been mapped to modern standards
seabed2030.org/2025/06/21/s...

🌊 Weekend splash of Breaking Waves! Spain plans 5 new marine protected areas, scientists develop dissolvable plastics, global seafloor mapping hits 27%, Canada invests $9M in climate resilience, and Ocean Visions works on marine carbon removal framework. 🌊
🔗 Links in Bio!

#OceanWins #ClimateAction

🌊 We're hiring a Crew Manager for REV Ocean!
In this role, you’ll oversee all aspects of crew operations – from deck officers to ROV pilots, from medical staff to hospitality crew – ensuring safe, efficient, and mission-ready operations.
👉 revocean.bamboohr.com/careers/30
#oceansolutions

🌊 First dives and samples!
REV Ocean’s ROV Aurora and our expert technical team have been hard at work supporting scientists from @uio.no, @uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social and the PALMAR project on their quest to explore the fascinating geology off the Norwegian coast.

🌊 New High Ambition Coalition launches to tackle ocean noise and protect marine life
www.foraquietocean.org

Which of these global wins gave you hope this week? 🐟👇

🌊 New Zealand committed over 52 million USD towards supporting enhanced ocean governance, management and science in the Pacific Islands region
www.un.org/sustainabled...

🌊 UN and partners join forces to advance a transformative financial architecture for the ocean
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

🌊 European Commission to invest 1 billion euros to support ocean conservation, science and sustainable fishing
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

🌊 French Polynesia unveils world's largest marine protected zone
www.rfi.fr/en/environme...

🌊 Reflecting on an ocean-powered week at #UNOC3 with a 2nd #BreakingWaves spotlight! 💙

Highlights: €1B from the EU, world’s largest MPA, $52M from NZ, new ocean finance push, & coalition to quiet the seas. 🌍📣

🔗 Full stories below + link in bio.
#OceanNews #OceanOptimism #OceanAction

Now, the real test begins — turning promises into action. And REV Ocean is getting ready to play a major role in driving forward the solutions needed for a sustainable ocean and planet. 💪🌊

#UNOC3 #OceanAction #REVOcean #Biodiversity #Pollution #ScienceToPolicy #OceanScience #onehealthyocean

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As Li Junhua (UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs) said:
“We close this historic week not just with hope, but with concrete commitment, clear direction, and undeniable momentum.”

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But perhaps most impactful of all? The connections forged — from heads of state to lawyers, economists, senior scientists, and students. 🌍🤝

The hope is that this momentum translates into real action to tackle the Triple Planetary Crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

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🌊 UNOC3 has officially come to a close — and what a week it’s been!

Intense and inspiring, filled with high-level panels, powerful keynotes, non-stop side events (yes, the days were long), & countless kilometres walked between the Blue, Red, & Green Zones under the blazing Mediterranean sun.

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🌊 World Trade Organization nears fisheries subsidies ban
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

🌊 €8.7B pledged in Monaco for sustainable blue economy
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

🌊 International coalition coalition rejects unilateral deep-sea mining
ejfoundation.org/news-media/p...

🌊 Surge of support for High Seas Treaty – 50 ratifications and 136 signatures
highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif...

🌊 United Nations to establish new financing facility for ocean health by 2028
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

🌊 Special edition of Breaking Waves from #UNOC3! This week’s ocean wins: High Seas Treaty momentum, new UN finance for ocean health, fisheries subsidy talks, €8.7B pledged, and a deep-sea mining pushback. 🌍💙

Full stories via link in bio.
#BreakingWaves #OceanOptimism #SDG14 #HighSeasTreaty #UNOC3

🌊 Norway and Romania ratify the Biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement
highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif...

#BreakingWaves #oceannews #onehealthyocean #oceansolutions #oceanoptimism

🌊 IMO approves draft regulations to achieve net-zero emission for global shipping
www.imo.org/en/MediaCent...

🌊 10,000 native oysters help restore marine life in Solent strait, UK
www.bluemarinefoundation.com/projects/sol...

🌊 New Caledonia approves 50-year moratorium on deep-sea mining
www.abc.net.au/pacific/prog...

🌊 UNESCO-IOC and Prada Group open SEA BEYOND Ocean Literacy Centre in Venice
oceanliteracycentre.org

🌊 The weekend’s rolling in — and so is your fresh dose of ocean optimism.

From New Caledonia’s landmark deep-sea mining ban, to a wave of native oysters reviving UK waters, and global momentum building for net-zero shipping and high seas protection!

🌐 Find our sources below & via the 🔗 in our bio.

Chevrinais et al. (2025): Combining eDNA sampling with trawl surveys can enhance protection of endangered species
doi.org/10.1038/s415...

Suan et al. (2025): Quantifying 3D coral reef structural complexity using AI
doi.org/10.1016/j.ec...

EU court upholds ban on bottom trawling in marine protected area
oceanographicmagazine.com/news/eu-cour...

New Patagonia Azul Provincial Park protects a vital hotspot of marine biodiversity
rewilding.org/argentinas-n...
 
Lynham & Villaseñor-Derbez (2025): Spillover benefits from large-scale marine protected areas
doi.org/10.1126/scie...

🌊 Rolling into the weekend with another round of #BreakingWaves —your weekly splash of uplifting ocean news! 💙

This edition features a brand-new marine park in Patagonia, promising MPA spillover effects, AI-powered coral insights, and more... 🌍✨

#oceannews #onehealthyocean #oceansolutions

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