"Kelp forms the backbone of healthy ecosystems, providing food, shelter and oxygen. The Haida kelp restoration is therefore led by an Indigenous understanding of interconnectedness." news.mongabay.com/2022/01/by-cul…

MPA NEWS: Colombia has declared Isla Ají a Marine Protected Area! The island spans 246km² and shelters humpback whales, the critically endangered largetooth sawfish, and several species of sea turtles 🌊👏🇨🇴 Read more ➡️ newsroom.wcs.org/News-Releases/…

Female fishers on Ilha de Maré, Brazil are leading their community through the pandemic. hakaimagazine.com/news/how-femal…

One more week to apply! We are hiring for Program and #MarineSpatialPlanning Managers to support our government partners achieve #BlueProsperity around the world. Apply by Jan. 31: waittinstitute.org/hiring

Congratulations to Ecuador for creating the Hermandad Marine Reserve to expand protections around the #Galagagos Islands. #Hermandad means "brotherhood" and represents "new relationship with the Earth." #30X30 phys.org/news/2022-01-e…

Indigenous knowledge combined with modern science will give us our best chance at protecting our planet. Via onlyone only.one/read/indigenou…

Progress: Ecuador has expanded marine protections near the Galápagos Islands! This "little world within itself" teems with all kinds of unique marine life, from sharks to whales to sea turtles. Dona Bertarelli pew.org/3IfGngT

The Atlas is successful because of the action it enables. 🌏 We're thrilled to share our first ever Allen Coral Atlas Impact Report - highlighting success stories, our global reach, and further resources for #coralreef stewardship. Check it out ⬇️ bit.ly/3454IaG

EJN is gearing up for the UN Decade of #OceanScience with four new ocean-related projects launching in 2022! Check out this latest update on our website for more details on what we'll be up to this year. #SDG14 earthjournalism.net/program-update…

We are looking for an intern this summer who is passionate about oceans, conservation, and making a difference. 🌎 Learn more about this internship, and all of National Geographic Society's paid internship opportunities, at on.natgeo.org/6013KJwQ1 #TeamNatGeo 📸 Manu San Felix

Congratulations to the Government of Colombia for designating a new #MarineProtectedArea! The Afro-Colombian led MPA is home to humpback whales, critically endangered largetooth sawfish, migratory shorebirds, and several species of sea turtles. newsroom.wcs.org/News-Releases/…

Under our new partnership, the State of Chuuk will begin developing a Marine Spatial Plan that will feed into then national #BlueProsperity Micronesia program. We are thrilled to continue supporting the Federated States of Micronesia in managing their ocean sustainably.

A stretch of pristine coral has been discovered off the coast of #Tahiti. Scientists describe this finding as "a work of art." theguardian.com/environment/20…

The #OneOceanSummit will be a key steppingstone in the super year of the #ocean. Heads of State & Government and members of civil society will gather to discuss their commitments to #oceanconservation. oneoceansummit.fr/en/ #oceandecade #SDG14 #oceanaction

Good news: Ecuador has expanded protections for an “underwater superhighway” near the Galápagos, improving protections for a migration path for sea turtles, sharks, and whales. Dona Bertarelli pew.org/3fqTr6Q

Tanzania's Chumbe Island MPA relies has traditionally relied on sustainable tourism income but managers have struggled to find ways to continue supporting enforcement during the pandemic. Read about a park ranger's experience via onlyone only.one/read/a-rangers…

Scientists are looking at a coral's taste and smell to learn more about these ecosystems. Via @scripps_ocean scripps.ucsd.edu/news/taste-and…

"Just like how big cities draw more people, a bustling part of the ocean seems to draw more marine life. If marine animals hear a healthy-sounding environment, they’re inclined to move in." Learn how sound can help marine ecosystems rebound. washingtonpost.com/health/2022/02…

Extreme heat is now the new normal for our ocean. Here's what it means for marine ecosystems hakaimagazine.com/news/extreme-h…

Can kelp act as a solution to the climate crisis? More experts view it as a viable #BlueCarbon solution. hakaimagazine.com/features/kelp-…