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Stacy Jupiter
@stacyjupiter.bsky.social
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Executive Director of the WCS Global Marine Program. Ocean and nature-lover. Outdoor enthusiast. All views my own.

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Stacy Jupiter is a marine scientist from Suva, Fiji. She won the MacArthur Fellowship in 2019. According to Newsday, she was the only "overseas" fellow recognized in 2019. Her research focuses primarily on working with the practices of local communities to develop effective strategies that conserve and protect the coastal systems. She performs her work primarily in Melanesia, a Pacific region including Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea. .. more

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Stacy Jupiter @stacyjupiter.bsky.social · 5d
A new study finds persistent illegal trade in protected shark species. @wcs.org has a plan in our Marine Strategy to tackle this. We are working to secure CITES Appendix I listings and are using established crime science techniques to develop tailored preventative responses to illegal trade.

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Wildlife Conservation Society @wcs.org · 5d
Despite over a decade of international protections, a widespread illegal trade in CITES-listed sharks remains, a new WCS co-authored study reveals.

Upcoming #CITESCoP20 is an opportunity to address.

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New Study Reveals Persistent Illegal Trade in Protected Sharks, Calls to Strengthen World’s Wildlife-Trade Treaty to Prevent Extinctions
New York, NY (November 5, 2025) –  A new study published today in Science Advances reveals widespread non-compliance with international trade protections for endangered sharks, showing that global wil...
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Wildlife Conservation Society @wcs.org · 18d
Proud to be one of 15 global teams awarded funding through the @bezosearthfund.org’s AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge.

We’re advancing foundational AI models for coral reef monitoring and inviting divers and citizen scientists everywhere to join the effort.

🪸 bit.ly/4oxMguW
WCS Receives $2M Award from Bezos Earth Fund to Advance AI Solutions for Climate and Nature
New York, NY — October 23, 2025 — The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has been selected as one of fifteen global teams awarded funding through the Bezos Earth Fund’s AI for Climate and Nature Gran...
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Wildlife Conservation Society @wcs.org · 19d
With our partners, we are working around the clock to find and map all of these special reefs—what we’re calling high integrity climate-resilient coral reefs (HICOR).

The science is clear: Climate resilience is measurable. Hope is actionable, says @stacyjupiter.bsky.social. #HopeForCoral

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Stacy Jupiter @stacyjupiter.bsky.social · 19d
New science by @wcs.org Director of Marine Science, Dr Tim McClanahan, gives further hope #ForCoral. His review of modelling studies show the outlook for reefs is not uniformly grim – with many reefs remaining stable or improving under the right conditions.

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AI Models Outperform Traditional Climate Predictions, Offering New Insights for Coral Reef Futures
NEW YORK, NY, October 21, 2025 – A new study led by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) finds that artificial intelligence (AI) models are providing more accurate and more hopeful predictions for ...
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Stacy Jupiter @stacyjupiter.bsky.social · 19d
A newly released Global Tipping Points report suggested that coral reefs have passed thresholds beyond which they can't bounce back.

Our new study from Fiji shows just the opposite - astonishing, rapid recovery within 4 years of reefs pummeled by a category 5 cyclone.

#ForCoral
wcs.org Wildlife Conservation Society @wcs.org · 20d
We are standing at a tipping point, but also at the edge of a powerful opportunity #ForCoral.

Coral reefs are under unprecedented stress. But this is not the end of the story.

New research co-authored by WCS shows that some reefs can still recover, even after catastrophic damage. bit.ly/47ojYfG 🌏
Fiji’s Coral Reefs Show Remarkable Recovery After Category 5 Cyclone
SUVA, FIJI, October 21, 2025 - A new study led by WCS, University of the South Pacific, and partners has found that coral reefs in Fiji showed remarkable resilience after being battered by Category 5 ...
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Wildlife Conservation Society @wcs.org · 20d
We are standing at a tipping point, but also at the edge of a powerful opportunity #ForCoral.

Coral reefs are under unprecedented stress. But this is not the end of the story.

New research co-authored by WCS shows that some reefs can still recover, even after catastrophic damage. bit.ly/47ojYfG 🌏
Fiji’s Coral Reefs Show Remarkable Recovery After Category 5 Cyclone
SUVA, FIJI, October 21, 2025 - A new study led by WCS, University of the South Pacific, and partners has found that coral reefs in Fiji showed remarkable resilience after being battered by Category 5 ...
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ICRS International Coral Reef Society @icrs.bsky.social · 21d
ICRS Darwin Medal Nominations due Dec. 15
The ICRS Darwin Medal is the Society’s highest recognition, awarded every four years to a distinguished late-career society member who has made significant scientific contributions recognized globally throughout their career. coralreefs.org/awards-honor...

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Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · 21d
~~~~~~~~ #GrantSpotlight ~~~~~~~~
We supported @thewcs.bsky.social
'Creating a network of of resilient MPAs in globally significant areas of the Western Indian Ocean 🇰🇪 🇲🇬 🇹🇿 '
🌊 Grant Report: buff.ly/3E4UgS8
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Stacy Jupiter @stacyjupiter.bsky.social · Oct 10
One reason why I was excited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Arcturus expedition by joining the livestream at @wcs.org's CPZ of the NOAA research cruise in #HudsonCanyon with contemporary artists is because 25 years ago I was on a deep sea expedition in #PNG with my own box of watercolors

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Stacy Jupiter @stacyjupiter.bsky.social · Oct 9
If you are at #IUCNWCC2025 and want to learn more, the guidebook will be presented by @nathanjbennett.bsky.social in a session on Supporting Rights and Equity in Practice in the Reimagining Conservation Pavilion on Friday, October 10 at 18:00-19:30
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Supporting rights and equity in practice (continued)
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Stacy Jupiter @stacyjupiter.bsky.social · Oct 9
It's been a long time in development, but I am thrilled to say that our new "Guidebook for assessing and improving social equity in marine conservation" is now released, launched at the IUCN #WorldConservationCongress2025

Download your copy now here: portals.iucn.org/library/node...

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Mark Andrachuk he/him @markandrachuk.bsky.social · Oct 8
The IUCN Guidebook for Assessing and Improving Social Equity in Marine Conservation launched this week. Available to download now: portals.iucn.org/library/node...

You can also join us for a webinar on October 28th to learn more!
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#consocsci #marsocsci #marineequity
Guidebook for assessing and improving social equity in marine conservation | IUCN Library System
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Stacy Jupiter @stacyjupiter.bsky.social · Oct 7
Sharks & rays are vanishing. Whale sharks, oceanic whitetips, manta & devil rays face steep declines.

This Nov at CITES CoP20, governments will vote on giving them Appendix I protections - the strongest safeguard possible.

Add your voice: only.one/act/cites-2025
#CITESCoP20
Stop International Trade of Whale Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, and Manta and Devil Rays
Add your name today to support greater regulations and protections for vulnerable sharks and rays.
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Stacy Jupiter @stacyjupiter.bsky.social · Oct 6
Coral reefs with high ecological integrity are able to quickly recover from extreme climate impacts. In our new study in Coral Reefs, we found high integrity Fiji reefs were able to rebound rapidly following a category 5 cyclone.
Full study:
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Reef in the Vatu-i-Ra Seascape, Fiji, with new coral growth post Tropical Cyclone Winston. Photo (c) Tom Vierus

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Wildlife Conservation Society @wcs.org · Oct 1
100 years ago, WCS scientists explored #HudsonCanyon. What set this work apart was not just the science but how it was shared with the public.

Today, we carry this legacy forward, says WCS’s John Calvelli, as part of a campaign to protect it.

🌎 www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/...

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Stacy Jupiter @stacyjupiter.bsky.social · Sep 25
So excited to be launching @wcs.org’s new Coral Reef Conservation Strategy today, led by the indefatigable @emilysdarling.bsky.social ! We have goals to identify, manage and monitor high integrity climate resilient reefs around the world, working with governments and community partners.
wcs.org Wildlife Conservation Society @wcs.org · Sep 25
Launching today, our new 2025–2030 Coral Reef Conservation Strategy focuses our global ambition for the next 5 years on high integrity climate-resilient coral reefs.

Read more 👉 wcs.org/coral-strategy

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Wildlife Conservation Society @wcs.org · Sep 25
Launching today, our new 2025–2030 Coral Reef Conservation Strategy focuses our global ambition for the next 5 years on high integrity climate-resilient coral reefs.

Read more 👉 wcs.org/coral-strategy

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Stacy Jupiter @stacyjupiter.bsky.social · Sep 23
So pleased to see this @blueactionfund.org project signed to advance marine conservation and sustainable livelihoods in #Bangladesh. @wcs.org is excited to be partnering with @worldfish.bsky.social to deliver outcomes for biodiversity and human well-being.
blueactionfund.org Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · Sep 22
Yipiiieeh: We ✒️ €4.8million project with @wcs.org & @worldfish.bsky.social to drive marine conservation and #30by30 in Bangladesh 🇧🇩. 👇
#OceanOptimism funded by 🇩🇪 @bmz.de 🇳🇴 @norad.no 🇫🇷 @afd-france.bsky.social 🇮🇪 @irishaid.bsky.social 🇸🇪 @swedishmfa.bsky.social

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Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · Sep 22
Yipiiieeh: We ✒️ €4.8million project with @wcs.org & @worldfish.bsky.social to drive marine conservation and #30by30 in Bangladesh 🇧🇩. 👇
#OceanOptimism funded by 🇩🇪 @bmz.de 🇳🇴 @norad.no 🇫🇷 @afd-france.bsky.social 🇮🇪 @irishaid.bsky.social 🇸🇪 @swedishmfa.bsky.social

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Stacy Jupiter @stacyjupiter.bsky.social · Sep 19
Incredibly proud of @emilysdarling.bsky.social for this tremendously well-deserved honor.
wcs.org Wildlife Conservation Society @wcs.org · Sep 18
🎉 WCS’s @emilysdarling.bsky.social was named a @forbes.com Sustainability Leader for 2025. bit.ly/3VWl10R

Emily leads coral reef conservation at WCS and is co-founder of MERMAID, a freely available, AI-powered database to ID the most climate-resilient reefs. Used by 2,000+ scientists worldwide. 🌏

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Wildlife Conservation Society @wcs.org · Sep 18
🎉 WCS’s @emilysdarling.bsky.social was named a @forbes.com Sustainability Leader for 2025. bit.ly/3VWl10R

Emily leads coral reef conservation at WCS and is co-founder of MERMAID, a freely available, AI-powered database to ID the most climate-resilient reefs. Used by 2,000+ scientists worldwide. 🌏

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Wildlife Conservation Society @wcs.org · Sep 16
The WCS Ocean Giants Team does extensive research in the waters between Cape May, NJ, and Montauk, NY, to provide the science needed to protect marine species in the area and their habitat.

See their trip to #HudsonCanyon on our latest #DayInTheLife: bit.ly/3K9sEyl 🌎

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