Marine Conservation Institute’s Post

This is a very important goal for the health of our country given the natural capital value of the project to establish a marine and peatland reserve on James Bay. https://lnkd.in/gNX2rSze

"#Ecocidelaw can be a powerful tool to help safeguard the ocean from further harm and enable it to recover from decades of damage" 🌊🪸 In a brand-new guest blog, ocean conservation policy expert and author Deborah Rowan Wright outlines why many existing conservation policies and mechanisms are failing to address the scale of harm within the ocean environment, and how we can change course to avert further damage. Read the full piece HERE: https://lnkd.in/dK6Hd2KY Are you passionate about ocean protection? Do you think that making the mass destruction of nature - #ecocide - an international crime would protect the marine world? Take action by joining our ocean network today: https://lnkd.in/du_byBPe #StopEcocide

Happy World Reef Day! Today, we honour the vital role that reefs play in supporting our marine ecosystem. Join us in raising awareness, protecting our reefs, and preserving the delicate balance of our marine ecosystems. #WorldReefDay #ProtectOurOceans #PreserveBiodiversity"

Unlock the Power of Advanced Marine Salvage Operations! 🚢 At U.S. Aqua, we dive deeper—literally and figuratively—into the cutting-edge techniques and tools shaping the future of marine salvage. 🌍 Discover how our innovative solutions not only recover valuable assets but also protect marine ecosystems from environmental disasters. Explore the trends shaping the future of this vital industry and why U.S. Aqua leads the way. 📖 Read the full blog to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q030rrkf0 #MarineSalvage #DredgingServices #EnvironmentalProtection #InnovationInAction

The fourth, and final element of the Coral Triangle Conservation Fund (CTCF)’s logo are the little bubbles within the coral branches. These little circles represent coral, fish or other marine life spawn, which are indicators of healthy reefs. They also represent the multi-year marine, coastal and terrestrial projects that the CTCF will support throughout the years. The pockets of gas seem small but collectively, they are an impactful force of nature, just like how the projects will contribute to immense headway in assuring effective, climate resilient and sustainable priority marine protected and conserved areas (MPCAs) in the Coral Triangle to benefit both nature and communities. Join us in ensuring the resilience of our reefs: www.coraltrianglefund.org    #wildlife #conservation #forcoral #fornature #generationrestoration #sustainabledevelopment Image Credits: Penn State University/ CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 

Have you ever been face to face with the Mola Mola sunfish? ☀️🐟 The heaviest of all bony fish, the Mola Mola can reach up to 10-14 feet and nearly 5,000 pounds. 🤯 This elusive fish can live up to 100 years in its natural environment and despite their size, are harmless to humans. While they can live and hunt in depths of up to 600 meters down, Mola Mola spend half their time delivering on their namesake, basking in the sun near the surface to re-heat their bodies and aid digestion. Because of this, the Mola Mola is inadvertently vulnerable to ship strikes, bycatch, and more. By developing solutions to these ever present ocean threats and challenges, we can further improve the conservation and protection of critical ocean species like our sunfish friends. 🌊 🎥 captured by Megan Shea-Graff

As we celebrate oceans this #NationalOceanMonth, let's recognize the importance of watershed management in protecting marine ecosystems. Mine drainage impacts our watersheds and, in turn, ocean health. Grants through OSMRE’s Watershed Cooperative Agreement Program support watershed health and ocean health around the country! To learn more about OSMRE's WCAP, check out: https://lnkd.in/dVZ5gnY2 #WatershedConservation #MarineEcosystems

🌳 Mangroves for Coastal Defense The are the natural Defense mechanisms in place for protecting the shorelines. https://lnkd.in/eF7UDznN Follow more for such content on Industry insights on Sustianability. Blue Wardens The Nature Conservancy #Bluewardens

Protect our oceans: have your say on bottom trawling ban 🌊 The Scottish Government is currently consulting on a bold proposal to ban bottom trawling in 20 offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). This initiative aims to safeguard Scotland’s marine ecosystems from the destructive impact of bottom trawling, which threatens vital marine life and habitats. 📅 Have your say! The consultation is open until October 14, 2024. Your voice matters, whether you’re an environmentalist or part of the fishing industry. 🌍 MPAs matter because they protect marine life, help our oceans recover, support fishing communities, fight climate change and offer insights into ocean health. Get involved and help shape the future of our oceans! #SaveOurSeas #ScotlandMPAs #OceanConservation #MarineProtection

“Our ocean sustains all life on earth. It provides us with food and helps stabilise our climate, yet it is in peril. We must act now." - Stephen Fry Happy marine protected areas day! Marine protected areas (MPAs) help restore our oceans for both people and nature. However, bottom trawling, a destructive practice, is still allowed in 31 out of 34 UK offshore marine protected areas. ❌   By protecting our oceans, our oceans can better protect us. #SeasTheDay and contact your MP to demand a ban on destructive bottom trawling in MPAs here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKT4muye Dive into our MPA BLUEprint guide if you are interested in establishing or managing marine protected areas 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_3zJKyp #MPADay #SeasTheDay #MarineProtectedAreas