Elin Thomas

Reflections from Nice Whale, hello there! In this month’s Ocean Brief, I share my reflections on UNOC and the One Ocean Science Congress - something I've been meaning to do since June. Yes, really, I’ve been meaning to wri...

Some thoughtful and realistic reflections from #UNOC2025 from @oceanoculus.com

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Check out our new video on #DeepSeaMining to find out what’s at stake 🪼
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The deep ocean is the world’s largest environment, harbouring a wealth of biodiversity, much of which remains unknown. Despite its immensity and remoteness, ... Deep-Sea Biodiversity: How Do We Protect It?

Preserving deep-sea biodiversity is crucial for the planet's health. The DOSI Biodiversity Task Force connects deep-sea science with global biodiversity policy. Learn more about deep-sea conservation and DOSI's efforts in this video.

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YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative 📢 Think Deep! Podcast Trailer #connections #deepsea 🐙

Plus, check out the trailer for the new DOSI #podcast series:
Think Deep! Decoding deep-ocean science & policy

Episode 1 out now on all the usual streaming platforms

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YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative Deep-sea exploration for global ocean governance

The Importance of Deep-Sea #Exploration for Global Ocean Governance

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YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative High Seas, High Stakes: What’s the BBNJ Agreement?

High Seas, High Stakes: What’s the #BBNJ Agreement?

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YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative Deep-Sea Biodiversity: How Do We Protect It?

Deep-Sea #Biodiversity: How Do We Protect It?

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If you missed DOSI’s #UNOC Green Zone event yesterday, fear not! You can watch all of the spectacular #deepsea videos featured over on our YouTube channel 🪼 including…

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Let the 3rd UN Ocean Conference be the conference that makes the difference!

1️⃣ Act now where science is clear
2️⃣ Advance knowledge before irreversible decisions
3️⃣ Turn knowledge into action, and action into justice

Do not hesitate to disseminate widely.
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#UNOC3 #OOSC #ScienceForTheOcean 🌊

We are thrilled to announce "Think Deep! Decoding deep-ocean science and policy," our new 6-part podcast series. We explore connections to the #DeepOcean and clarify governance frameworks protecting it, covering topics from climate to biodiversity, UNCLOS to the BBNJ Agreement. 👇

Happy International #BiodiversityDay
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◾️96% of Earth's habitable space is #DeepOcean!
◾️<15% of ocean biodiversity is discovered

📢 We can’t reach our #GlobalGoals without the #DeepSea.

Read our statement 👉 buff.ly/oef3MwN

#KMGBF #UNBiodiversity #IPBES

YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative DOSI BBNJ Working Group - Introductory Video

On #EarthDay watch our video on the BBNJ Agreement! Adopted in June 2023, the #BBNJ is an opportunity to better conserve and manage marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction.

DOSI production created in collaboration with Leo Richards of Natural World Facts

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Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni

Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni was formally described and named 100 years ago, in 1925, based on two partial specimens found in the stomach of a sperm whale near the South Shetland Islands. However, no one has ever captured footage of a living colossal squid — until now.

YouTube video by Schmidt Ocean Colossal Squid, 1st Live Observation | Searching for New Species in the South Sandwich Islands

🦑 This baby is COLOSSAL! 🦑
First confirmed live observation of the colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, in its natural habitat. Filmed at about 600m near the South Sandwich Islands during the #SouthSandwichIslands expedition. youtu.be/lzPoG9H8Hlo

Why is deep-sea exploration important for global ocean governance?🌊🪸
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@oceancensus.bsky.social @schmidtocean.bsky.social @deepstewardship.bsky.social #Nekton #TheNipponFoundation #SouthSandwichIslands

Some Enypniastes commentary from yours truly 🐓

South Montagu Bank | SOI Divestream 799 YouTube video by Schmidt Ocean

We're currently diving at Montagu Bank #SouthSandwichIslands 🪸 with @oceancensus.bsky.social & @schmidtocean.bsky.social

Watch the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/FaqIL4n...

Very lucky to be part of this expedition to the #SouthSandwichIslands with @oceancensus.bsky.social & @schmidtocean.bsky.social 🌊❄️

Follow along for species discovery, mapping and more!

Today I know I need to post some more cool deep-sea science but am feeling very resistant today. The best I can do is combine the two. A thread.

A picture of the earth showing the pacific ocean. You can see hawaii and New Zealand. Also the edge of antarctica, australia, and north and south america...but barely.

It’s interesting that the emojis show the earth from three angles 🌎 🌍 🌏 but not the fourth.

Though 🔵 is a fair approximation of what it would look like.

People underestimate the Pacific.

Antarctica | SOI Divestream 778 YouTube video by Schmidt Ocean

@schmidtocean.bsky.social is live with dive 778! #AntarcticClimateConnections #MarineLife
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Photo of a small crab from NOAA’s social media. It’s covered in spikes

Just making sure that everyone is aware of this crab that NOAA scientists found

Come visit our poster at #17DSBS to learn about the story behind the amazing artwork that was created for DOSI by Tanya Young 🎨

@dsbsoc.bsky.social

@drcraigmc.bsky.social

Very excited to be in Hong Kong for #DOSIDay2025 and #17DSBS!

One quarter of freshwater animals at risk of extinction - IUCN Red List Gland, Switzerland, 8 January 2025 (IUCN) – The largest global assessment of freshwater animals on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ to date has revealed that 24% of the world’s freshwater fish...

1/ 🚨It’s been a journey (20+ yrs) but today we finally publish the results of the IUCN Global Freshwater Fauna Assessment: 24% of the world’s freshwater fish, dragonfly, damselfly, crab, crayfish & shrimp species are at risk of extinction!
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We’re moving from Slack to Discord! Thursday, 26 September 2024, during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at #17DSBS, is the official date for terminating the Slack workspace.
17DSBS participants will use Discord for online discussions during the meeting. Check your email for the Discord invite!🦑🧪🌊🐙

Excited about ocean careers?🧐🐬

Join the Meet a Blue Expert webinar with #Youth4Ocean & DOSI! Learn from Christine Gaebel & Marina Garwood how scientists influence policy for deep-sea stewardship.

📅13 Dec

⏰17:00 CET

Register here: Welcome! https://buff.ly/4iq5rEL

#EU4Ocean #EMFAF

A horizon scan of biological conservation issues for 2025 We discuss the outcomes of our 16th horizon scan of issues that are novel or represent a considerable step-change and have the potential to substantially affect conservation of biological diversity in the coming decade. From an initial 96 topics, our international panel of 32 scientists and practitioners prioritised 15 issues. Technological advances are prominent, including metal and non-metal organic frameworks, deriving rare earth elements from macroalgae, synthetic gene drives in plants, and low-emission cement. We include new insights into accelerated impacts of changes to Antarctic ice masses and air and water quality. We hope that anticipating and mitigating negative impacts, and making best use of new opportunities related to these issues, will contribute to better outcomes for biological diversity.

Always an interesting read 🧪🌎

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