What is Tom Pickerell (Global Director, Ocean Program, World Resources Institute) most excited about re. the ocean’s potential to contribute to a sustainable blue economy and food security for 10 billion+ people by 2050? Here’s what he had to say. Register FREE ➡️ events.humanitix.com/oceans-of-pote…

A whole year of record breaking ocean temperatures. This warmth has significant effects on ocean ecosystems. A large fraction of the world’s human population rely on protein from the ocean to live. Disruption to life in the ocean does affect us all. bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

Join our team! 💼 We are recruiting for a Program Manager & a Researcher to support the Secretariat function of the annual #OurOceanConference. Apply now 👇🌊 bit.ly/3ybW7lv

The ocean is a: 💊 source of medicine, ⛅ solution to climate change, 🐟 home to marine life, 🎣 source of food & livelihoods & much more. This #WorldOceanDay read the new World Resources Institute Insights piece on ways to pursue a sustainable #BlueFood diet. bit.ly/4c7rRXw

✍️ 🦪 #OAHaiku by Professor Stephen Widdicombe, Director of Science and Deputy Chief Executive Plymouth Marine Lab: My protective shell Slowly dissolving away Totally exposed #UNWorldOceansDay2024 #OceanAcidification #ClimateOceanAction

The #HighSeas are home to vital ecosystems, but with only 1% protected, they are under threat. The #BBNJ Agreement aim to safeguard the #HighSeas, but 60 countries must first ratify it. Dive deeper into issue with this BBC article 🌊👇 High Seas Alliance bbc.in/4eCQnSu

Our ocean is home to fascinating creatures, and we are constantly discovering new ones. As part of the #OceanDecade, photographer Alexis Rosenfeld has partnered with UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 to explore the ocean and capture its beauty through its '1 Ocean' expedition: fondation-1ocean.com

Over the past year, global temperatures have consistently stayed 1.5°C higher than pre-industrial levels. July 2023 to June 2024 saw the hottest temperatures on record, averaging 1.64°C above those of pre-industrial times. Read more 👇🌊 bit.ly/3VZR0gr

Six innovative projects have been awarded over $700,000 in seed grants from the Big Ideas for Oceans program. These high-risk, high-reward initiatives aim to: 🌊 Protect the ocean 🌪️ Tackle climate change Learn more👇🌊 stanford.io/468SeKK

#ClimateChange is significantly impacting marine fisheries around the world. A new report from Food and Agriculture Organization projects future fish biomass losses, showing considerable losses under a high-emission scenario (global warming of 3–4.0°C). Read more here 👇🌊 bit.ly/3zNf2DM

Scientists discover “dark oxygen” produced by metal nodules in the deep ocean, challenging the belief that sunlight is needed to produce oxygen. This raises concerns about the environmental impact of removing them. Read more in the BBC article 👇🌊 bbc.in/4fjpcwc

Tom Pickerell, Director of WRI Ocean & Head of the Ocean Panel Secretariat, spoke to nature about his career trajectory from from academia to ocean sustainability in a new article. Learn More 👇🌊 go.nature.com/3M4p6v6

Scientists are conducting groundbreaking research in the Papua New Guinea, integrating cutting-edge technology with local expertise to collect important data to help long-term conservation efforts and maintain these vital ecosystems. Read more 👇🌊 bit.ly/3T51H0F

Leading up to Our Ocean Conference 2025 in Busan, we invite you to complete the pre-registration survey and help us shape a more inclusive and impactful event. Your feedback matters 👇🌊 bit.ly/3TjlCsQ