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Carnivorous ‘death ball’ sponge among new species found in depths of Southern Ocean Researchers previously took first confirmed footage of a juvenile colossal squid in scarcely explored habitat

Oh to be a previously unknown
carnivorous sponge in the depths of the southern oceans

📢Do you know an early-career scientist whose work should take centre stage?
Nominate them to be our early-career scientist keynote speaker at ICES ASC 2026.
Deadline for nominations: 2 November ⏰
ℹ️https://www.ices.dk/news-and-events/news-archive/news/Pages/ECSasc26Keynote.aspx

#SIIECS

Ocean Progress Symposium 2025: Advancing Conservation Close to Shore Please join the Center for American Progress for an event to explore how to navigate ocean conservation in the United States for the next four years.

You can still register for the virtual event here

DM me if you want tickets for in-person

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Tune into OTN’s study hall on Thursday to explore data analysis tools, methods and solutions with the OTN data team and peers from around the globe! Learn more: oceantrackingnetwork.org/study-hall/

Handbooks - Center for Biodiversity Outcomes Learn about several guides to aid in conservation efforts.

New handbook for Galápagos Marine Reserve managers! Learn how structured decision-making refines objectives, targets resources, and builds trust with communities.Case studies + practical tools = smarter conservation.
Available in English & Spanish!
globalfutures.asu.edu/center-for-b...

Bridging Indigenous, Local, and Western Knowledge for Climate-Ready Marine Protected Areas Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) hold immense potential to support marine ecosystems and sustain livelihoods in the face of climate change.

🦑New blog from @vebell.bsky.social up on Cross Currents: Bridging Indigenous, Local, and Western Knowledge for Climate-Ready Marine Protected Areas www.lenfestocean.org/en/news-and-...

Do you know additional marine journals accounts to be added to this pack? let me know them!

#MarineEcology

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If you are a scientist (including graduate students) or professional science communicator who is at least 18 years old and are using Bluesky for any kind of professional purposes, please consider taking our survey.

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The world is a dark place, please enjoy this video of a manta I took last week. #IgnoreTheCameraShakeIWasExcited #MantaRay #KomodoIsland #SCUBADiving #Indonesia #MarineLife

Webinar Recording: Indigenous (Re)envisioning and Restoration of Anahola Seascapes YouTube video by Lenfest Ocean Program

Explore Indigenous-led efforts to restore the Anahola coastline in Kauaʻi. Learn how Kānaka Oiwi are revitalizing ancestral ties, knowledge systems, & practices to create a sustainable future. youtu.be/j_xyb03Gkss?... #IndigenousKnowledge #CoastalRestoration #AncestralConnections #SustainableFutures

Deep seabed mining: Bad for biodiversity and terrible for the economy Deep seabed mining is already controversial because of inherent environmental and biodiversity risks. A new study shows that its economic impacts may hit even harder.

My latest piece on #deepseamining

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Indigenous (Re)envisioning and Restoration of Anahola Seascapes: Today we’re spotlighting efforts to restore the Anahola coastline, guided by Kānaka Oiwi traditions. Join us to learn how cultural heritage is shaping sustainable futures.

📅 Dec 4, 4pm ET / 1pm PT
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Today at 4pm ET / 1pm PT: Join us for a conversation on the Indigenous-led restoration of the Anahola coastline in Kauaʻi. Explore how Kānaka Oiwi are revitalizing ancestral ties to land & sea to create a sustainable, equitable future.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#IndigenousKnowledge

Meet some of the people advocating for 30x30 and marine protected areas

Who am I missing?

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Changing Climate Changes Habitats: Assessing and Addressing Climate Impacts on Reefs Habitat-forming species such as hard corals, seagrass beds, and kelp are central to the health of marine ecosystems as they generate habitat structure, complexity, and seascapes for marine life. They ...

🐟 Changing Climate, Changing Habitats
Reefs are transforming under climate change, impacting ecosystems and communities. Dive into innovative research from Bonaire & Japan tackling these challenges head-on. #MPA #ClimateResilience #MarineConservation
🔗 Read more: www.lenfestocean.org/en/news-and-...

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Folks, a huge new global shark conservation report just dropped. You should read it, and follow @iucnshark.bsky.social as they share highlights.

Norway decides to pause deep-sea mining The Norwegian Government has decided to pause its first licensing round for deep-sea mining.

🇳🇴 The DSCC welcomes the Norwegian Government’s decision to pause licensing for #DeepSeaMining.

We call on Norway to respect its commitment to ocean protection and urge the international community to unite under a moratorium call. #DefendTheDeep
deep-sea-conservation.org/norwegian-gove…

Webinar Recording: Living Loxiwe: Revitalizing Clam Gardening Practices in Northern Quadra Island YouTube video by Lenfest Ocean Program

🌊 Explore the revitalization of loxiwe (clam gardens), ancient mariculture sites that sustain marine habitats and food sources. Learn how Indigenous stewardship and science are shaping modern conservation. Check out the recent webinar: youtu.be/4-KvO-aRtOQ?...

Altmetric now tracking Bluesky. 🥳 For those not in the know, this is the academic version of getting likes on your posts. "Ooh 24 posts on social media mentioned my article", kind of thing.

Like likes, it's not actually important information, we try to kid ourselves while refreshing the page. 🧪

Supreme Court to weigh bans on puberty blockers, hormones for trans teens The Supreme Court case centers on Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone treatments, which trans patients call lifesaving and the state made illegal.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider for the first time whether states can ban certain gender transition medical treatments for young people — a closely watched case brought by three transgender teens, their parents and a doctor, all seeking to ensure health care access they say is critical.

Science Magazine is now posting on Bluesky @science.org! We’re kicking things off with this beautiful News Feature on the global food trade. Give us a follow here if you haven’t already, and stay tuned as we share more research, commentary, news, and visuals from the Science family of journals.

Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪

Exploring the Proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary In a landmark move that could pave the way for the first-ever Tribally Nominated sanctuary, the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS) is inching closer to official designation.

New photoblog from @vebell.bsky.social about her adventures exploring the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Heritage Sanctuary and meeting the people behind the work #ocean #marinescience
www.lenfestocean.org/en/news-and-...

Exploring the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary - new blog by @vebell.bsky.social. "This blog highlights a story of collaboration, community engagement, and scientific discovery that defines this initiative."
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Biden Administration announces first-ever Ocean Justice Strategy. What's that? The new strategy includes marginalized groups, including Black, Latino and Native communities.

Check out the @usatoday.com article on the new federal Ocean Justice Strategy!