So what is coastal resilience? And why is it important?

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We’re excited to announce our new monthly theme: Coastal Resilience.

Send us any ideas you have for topics to cover!

#WorldHabitatDay #cities #SDG14 #SDG11 #resilientcities #sustainablecities #oceans #coastalresilience #resilientoceans

This inspirational TEDx talk by David Lang at TEDxBerkeley is a great way to end off our monthly ‘Ocean Careers’ theme.

Watch David Lang’s talk here: youtu.be/y-lfwf6LUe8?si… #visionaryphianthropy #oceancareers #citizenscience #marineprotectedareas #conservation #conservation

Which networks and communities for people studying, or working in, ocean conservation do you find most valuable?

#network #ocean conservation #digitalcommunity #ocean

A great way to gain more skills and insights into the world of ocean research, conservation and marine ecology is by taking courses and listening to inspiring talks.

Here are a few online courses that may be of interest: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Do you want to learn more about the #ocean ?

The oceanmooc allows you to learn from some of the world's leading experts on ocean science, who present the issues and potential solutions. youtu.be/iwQH5Idq5iE?si… #ocean mooc #mooc #course #study #learn #ocean decade #SDG14

What does a marine ecologist do? Find out from Alexa Putillo who explains what she does as a marine ecologist working on research into marine species and the environments in which they live, analyzing data, and communicating her research findings.

See: youtu.be/lueMMDS07ow?si…

What does a #marine #biologist do? If you’ve ever wondered about this career, here’s a blog that explains it in more detail, thanks to the National Marine Aquarium in the UK: national-aquarium.co.uk/learning-at-th…

Are you looking for a marine and ocean science or conservation #scholarship ?

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Here are some ocean events for 2024: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Let us know what other ocean events are on your calendar for 2024!

#events #conferences #oceanevents #oceanconference #marineconference

Wondering what a day in the life of a marine biologist is actually like? Here’s a YouTube video where Jessica shows what it’s like working for the Maui Ocean Center in Hawaii, on the island of Maui.

Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=t9qWL3…

Getting started in a career as an ocean scientist?

Here are some examples of universities with programs that specialize ocean science, marine biology, marine conservation and related fields: facebook.com/photo/?fbid=35…

Do you have a career in ocean science and marine conservation? If so, we’d love to hear how you got started in your career, what inspired you, and what you love most about your job?

#Careers #oceans cience #marineresearch #oceanresearch #marinebiology #jobs #oceans

Introducing the theme for this month at the Salty Hands: Careers in ocean science and marine conservation!

If you have anything to suggest, let us know!

#oceanscience #oceandata #TheSaltyHands

To end off this month’s theme of #CoralReefs , here are some things that the EPA says you can do to help protect #coral reefs: epa.gov/coral-reefs/wh…

Today we’d like to highlight some organizations doing research on #coral #reef #conservation , to try + help ensure that coral reefs are protected & restored into the future. This includes: CORDIO East Africa. Reef Conservation UK, Healthy Reefs, Blue Ventures, NOAA's Coral Reef Cons. Program

Are you interested in coral reef restoration strategies?Here’s a webinar about the UN Environment Programme + ICRI Secretariat #Coral Reef #Restoration Report, discussing coral reef restoration as a strategy to improve ecosystem services.
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According to The Nature Conservancy’s Mapping Ocean Wealth (MOW) initiative, the annual expected coastal protection benefits of reefs exceed $450 million per year, per country in the Philippines, Mexico, and Malaysia!

See: oceanwealth.org/ecosystem-serv…

Here are 17 innovative ways that scientists are trying to protect #coral reefs around the world via Boat International : boatinternational.com/destinations/c…

This includes 3D printing to create new reefs, studying “bright spots”, and using social media to crowdsource information on coral bleaching.

Did you know that coral reefs are estimated to contribute $36 billion to the global economy every year!

See the The Nature Conservancy’s Mapping Ocean Wealth (MOW) initiative. See: weforum.org/agenda/2017/06…

#coral reefs #blueeconomy #sustainability #oceaneconomy #coral