Q: How do sperm whales help fight climate change? A. Through carbon sequestration. Enric Sala Kristy Shane Gero @[email protected] explain ⬇️

🚨 Ever wondered what an Emergency Response Center looks like in action? Right now, it's the heartbeat of coordination between الهلال الأحمر المصري and PRCS, ensuring vital humanitarian aid reaches Gaza. Asmaa Samir

National Geographic is offering an experience for young people to become photographers and cultivate their talents.

Humbled, grateful. I want to thank the Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies for trusting me to be the next @IFRC President. This is the biggest honor of my life. I commit to lead by example, and work in true partnership. Forward together for humanitarian action.

A startling info graphic from the United Nations - demonstrating the dire consequences of half a degree. Are you ready to say good bye to 30% of all marine life? There is no time to waste. #ActOnClimate #climate #energy #renewables #oceans

As 41 migrants, including 4 children, arrived on Crete in Greece last night, the Hellenic Red Cross provided them with first aid and essential care. Two people were transferred to a hospital while others were settled in a reception centre in Heraklion.

Fascinating #ocean news: Study finds that bottom trawling—the act of dragging a heavy fishing net across the ocean floor and unleashing plumes of carbon from the seafloor sediment—is a significant source of atmospheric carbon pollution. 📈 by Enric Sala. bit.ly/48Gn1Pz

Pacific communities are on the frontlines of climate change. Voice of America takes a look at how a new climate protection fund—announced by Pacific island nation leaders at COP28—is progressing. Reporting by Jessica Stone. bit.ly/48JtbyE

In a break from posting about the world falling apart, I introduce: My sister + brother-in-law in Food & Wine! They're making amaro, genepe, and gin w/ their company, January Spirits—and are on the forefront of the alpine liquor craze coming your way. bit.ly/3HxcREW

🚨🚨First ever footage of a newborn Great White Shark in the Wild🚨🚨 So beautiful, likely only a few hours old. This breakthrough brings us 1 step closer to one of holy grails of shark science - understanding where Great Whites give birth, vital knowledge for conservation.

Dreamy #internships at National Geographic Society now open! These paid, summer positions have folks working w/ cool explorers, brilliant scientists, and rad professionals. Tell the youngin' in your life to apply between now + March 1! bit.ly/3SqWHlN

🌊 Cool job alert! Dynamic Planet is looking for a Strategic Communications Director + other positions to advance some inspiring ocean protection projects. Incredible boss. Global work. Killer mission. Reach out if you have questions. ourdynamicplanet.com/connect-with-u…

A new study by Dr. Mark John Costello demonstrates that both fishing and tourism benefit from marine protected areas – a final blow to the argument that conservation is costly and harms fishing. scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scie…

Today, together with USAID, the @IFRC will be hosting the first Global Summit on Extreme Heat at 8:30 AM EST/ 1:30 PM CET. Don’t miss this joint virtual event on heat where we will bring together global leaders and changemakers to discuss solutions and strategies to protect

Scuba divers: Have you seen coral bleaching with your own eyes? More info about this devastating phenomenon, brought on by high water temps + climate change in this Voice of America piece by Jessica Stone. bit.ly/43InYp9

We are aware of reports that members of the World Central Kitchen team have been killed in an IDF attack while working to support our humanitarian food delivery efforts in Gaza. This is a tragedy. Humanitarian aid workers and civilians should NEVER be a target. EVER.

🐡Male pufferfish make mandalas on the sea floor to attract mates. The eggs then nest there as they develop. This blows my mind. That is all. bit.ly/4bbouhL

The tiny pacific nation of Palau wants to shrink its marine sanctuary, and open it up once more to commercial fishing. Can conservation and commerce co-exist? bbc.in/3RljX53

National Geographic expedition in Papua New Guinea.