The Ocean Foundation
@oceanfdn
As the only community foundation for the ocean, we’re dedicated to reversing the trend of destruction of ocean environments around the world.
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The U.S. government 'does not want to be the bad guy,' says Erica Nuñez, head of The Ocean Foundation's plastics initiative who has consulted with the State Department. 'I think they do really want to come out of this with some wins. And I think they're very challenged right…
🌊 As the only community foundation for the #ocean , our mission is clear: to improve global #OceanHealth , #Climate resilience, and the #BlueEconomy . We create partnerships to connect communities with the resources they need to achieve their ocean stewardship goals. Over the…
While our Team is on the ground in Ottawa to #BeatPlasticPollution , you can follow along with the plenary sessions through the official UN Environment Programme webcast on the link below ⬇️
unep.org/inc-plastic-po…
Happy #EarthDay !
#EPPIC_Plastics , a public-private partnership to #EndPlasticPollution has launched an application process for members & partners.
Is your organization ready to #BeatPlasticPollution ?
bit.ly/3EHVMXJ
Searious Business The Aspen Institute The Ocean Foundation IUCN Ocean Team
Plastics know no border.
Every living being & every part of the planet are harmed by plastics & their production.
To #BeatPlasticPollution , we need a strong #PlasticsTreaty that upholds human rights & addresses the full life cycle of plastics.
unep.org/news-and-stori…
This #EarthDay , let’s honor our blue 🌎 by celebrating the #ocean ! Covering 71% of Earth, it feeds millions, provides oxygen, regulates the climate, and connects us all. #SeaTheChange to #BeTheChange for a healthier, prosperous future in water & on land⬇️
oceanfdn.org/earth-is-the-b…
We were honored to participate in UN Ocean Decade's #OceanDecade24 conference held in Barcelona, Spain. This week-long event united scientists, policymakers, youth, Indigenous communities, and local leaders from across the globe, with the shared goal of advancing 'the science we…
🌊 Trawling poses a significant threat to our #UnderwaterCulturalHeritage . Since its inception, this practice has wreaked havoc on seabed ecology and marine life, yet its impact on maritime archaeology remains largely overlooked.
💡 As we navigate the complexities of ocean…
🌊 Delve into the depths of our #UnderwaterCulturalHeritage – a submerged part of history, traditions, and human stories. From shipwrecks to ancient artifacts, the ocean floor holds treasures telling the stories of our collective past.
🛑 Yet, the rise of #DeepSeabedMining (DSM)…
How can we have a clean, healthy, and resilient ocean?
Ocean professionals attending #OceanDecade24 share what needs to be done to tackle marine pollution, protect ecosystems, and unlock ocean-based solutions to climate change.
👉More info: oceandecade-conference.com
Interested in the role of underwater cultural heritage #UCH within the Decade? Visit booth 8 by The Ocean Foundation, ICOMOS-ICUCH, Ocean Decade Heritage Network, and Lloyd's Register Foundation at #OceanDecade24 !
oceandecade-conference.com/booths.php
#OceanDecadeHeritage #CulturalHeritage #OceanLiteracy
🌊 Delve into the depths of our #UnderwaterCulturalHeritage – a submerged part of history, traditions, and human stories. From shipwrecks to ancient artifacts, the ocean floor holds treasures telling the stories of our collective past.
🛑 Yet, the rise of #DeepSeabedMining (DSM)…
Excited to have participated at Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)'s #SEJ2024 Conference last week! 🤩 Engaging discussions, inspiring insights, and connections with journalists and fellow environmental experts made for an enriching experience these past four long days. Grateful for the opportunity to…
🌊 Recent research led by Benjamin Santer of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) published in Nature Climate Change highlights shifts in sea surface temperatures linked to CO2 emissions revealing a human “fingerprint” on #ClimateChange ⬇️
scitechdaily.com/new-research-p…
🐠For a quick overview of the elements that make #deepseamining a risky investment, look no further than Bobbi-Jo's comments at our side event at the @isba_hq last week in Kingston.
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The Ocean Foundation Environmental Justice Foundation DSCC Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA)
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📢 NEW BLOG 📢 Is it loud enough yet? Protests, Indigenous Voices, and the Business Case for DSM at the March 2024 ISA Meetings ⬇️ #DefendTheDeep #DSMisNotWorthTheRisk #DSMFlawedFinance #DivestDSM
oceanfdn.org/is-it-loud-eno…
This #ScienceSunday , let’s dive into #OceanScience , advocacy and education with five-minute weekly insights by #WorldOceanObservatory ⬇️
worldoceanobservatory.org/world-ocean-ra…