'Our ancestors’ blood was spilt protecting our land and sea. We now feel a sense of duty to protect it for future generations.'

Environmental activists Sinegugu Zukulu and Nonhle Mbuthuma are awarded for stopping seismic testing on SA's coast 🌊👏🇿🇦

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'Our ancestors’ blood was spilt protecting our land and sea. We now feel a sense of duty to protect it for future generations.'

Environmental activists Sinegugu Zukulu and Nonhle Mbuthuma are awarded for stopping seismic testing on SA's coast 🌊👏🇿🇦

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-0…

Coral reefs are one of the world’s most spectacular, important ecosystems. However, decades of data show that they're declining rapidly. The evidence is clear; the time to act is now 🪸👇🚨

Coral reefs are one of the world’s most spectacular, important ecosystems. However, decades of data show that they're declining rapidly. The evidence is clear; the time to act is now 🪸👇🚨

Today's ocean animal is the slipper lobster 🌊🤩🦞 Where better to hide than in the crevices of caves and coral reefs?

🎥: Ibbe Shifan

Penguins of the world. Each one is precious 🐧🌍💙 #WorldPenguinDay

🚨 BREAKING: The EU has ratified the Global Ocean Treaty! 🌊 🇪🇺

This is a massive milestone - now all member states must pass the treaty into law immediately.

Time for the UK to follow their lead too! 👀

Precious. Unique. Vulnerable. Learn about the top threats facing penguins this #WorldPenguinDay 🌊👇🐧

🎥 Dive into the world of #coralreefs and learn more about the importance of coral reefs for local communities #ForCoral with Carol Phua
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🪸Most people do not understand that coral reefs and local #communities are inextricably linked. Healthy coral reefs…

Earth, you are irreplaceable. Happy Earth Month 💙🌍

🌱🌊 Estuaries-where river meets sea-are vital habitats, acting as ocean nurseries. But nearly 1/2 the world’s estuaries have been altered by humans.

This disregard for Earth must stop. If we commit to protecting nature, it will protect us back #30x30
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Our plastic addiction harms nature, our health and worsens the climate crisis.

Today through 29 April, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee ( #INC4 ) gathers to reach a global treaty, our best hope to #BeatPlasticPollution .

Learn why this matters: go.undp.org/1ccL

90% of people live within 10km of these vital waterways that have sustained us for centuries. It's our shared responsibility to protect them 🏞️💙

There is no #EarthDay without the Ocean 🌊🌍💙

While puffins can catch up to 10 fish at a time, researchers have recorded a puffin with 62 in its beak! Can you count how many this beauty is holding? 🐧🐟🔍

📸: Jack Cornish

Want to know the secret to a long life? A slow metabolism and cold water – at least that's what works for this Greenland shark. Photographed in the Arctic Ocean, it is believed to be 393 years old! 🦈🦖👏

📸: Julius Nielsen

🌊 NEW OCEAN STUDY 🌊

Marine Protected Areas in the High Seas:

🐠 Provide a safe haven for fish to grow older and larger
🐠 Allow bigger fish to lay more eggs
🐠 Help replenish fished populations

#HighSeasTreaty #30X30

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🚨NEW VIDEO🚨

Why it’s so important for the BBNJ Treaty to enter into force!