João Bettencourt
@jopah.bsky.social
First snow in Bergen
November 24, 2024 at 2:30 AM
First snow in Bergen
Are you a fjord oceanographer wondering if there are more like you on this planet? Well, wonder no more and join us in Stalheim, Norway, from 2 to 5/6 2025 for the interdisciplinary workshop "Fjords in a changing climate." Abstract submission is now open!🏔️🌊
bjerknes.uib.no/artikler/fjo...
bjerknes.uib.no/artikler/fjo...
Fjords in a changing climate
Welcome to an interdisciplinary workshop on the physical oceanography, biogeochemistry and biology of fjords in the past, present and future.
bjerknes.uib.no
September 12, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Are you a fjord oceanographer wondering if there are more like you on this planet? Well, wonder no more and join us in Stalheim, Norway, from 2 to 5/6 2025 for the interdisciplinary workshop "Fjords in a changing climate." Abstract submission is now open!🏔️🌊
bjerknes.uib.no/artikler/fjo...
bjerknes.uib.no/artikler/fjo...
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Indigenous Peoples biodiversity stat wrong! "No basis for claim that 80% of biodiversity is found in Indigenous territories"
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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No basis for claim that 80% of biodiversity is found in Indigenous territories
A much-cited statistic about how much of the world’s biodiversity is under Indigenous stewardship is unsupported — and could harm the cause it is meant to support. A much-cited statistic about how muc...
www.nature.com
September 9, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Indigenous Peoples biodiversity stat wrong! "No basis for claim that 80% of biodiversity is found in Indigenous territories"
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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A new study from MBARI researchers and their collaborators using SOCCOM float data has revealed that storms trigger the release of carbon dioxide from the ocean. This work will help improve models used for forecasting our changing climate.
Dive in: www.mbari.org/news/new-res...
Dive in: www.mbari.org/news/new-res...
New research reveals the importance of storms in air-sea carbon exchange in the Southern Ocean • MBARI
Observations collected by SOCCOM’s network of robotic floats provide new information about how frequent storms in this remote region can affect the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
www.mbari.org
August 19, 2024 at 9:08 PM
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Marine ecologist says deep sea mining is ‘totally irresponsible’
Letters to the Editor: Marine ecologist says deep-sea mining is 'totally irresponsible'
We know little about the ecosystems of shallower oceanic waters; we know much less about those in deeper waters. Mining those areas is a mistake.
www.latimes.com
August 5, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Marine ecologist says deep sea mining is ‘totally irresponsible’
August 2, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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The International Seabed Authority is about to begin voting on the Secretary General.
The Fraught Election to Determine Who Will Call the Shots on Deep-Sea Mining
www.motherjones.com/environment/...
www.motherjones.com/environment/...
The fraught election to determine who will call the shots on deep-sea mining
The outcome of today’s balloting for International Seabed Authority chief could have major consequences for ocean health.
www.motherjones.com
August 2, 2024 at 5:13 PM
The International Seabed Authority is about to begin voting on the Secretary General.
#ISBA29 President suggest an indicative vote first to gauge the strength of the two candidates and make it easier to decide by consensus who will be the next Secretary-General, but Canada and other delegations oppose and call for a formal vote and that results are made public
August 2, 2024 at 5:17 PM
#ISBA29 President suggest an indicative vote first to gauge the strength of the two candidates and make it easier to decide by consensus who will be the next Secretary-General, but Canada and other delegations oppose and call for a formal vote and that results are made public
Discussion on GEP will continue today at #ISBA29, but there’s little hope of consensus. Some delegations have the shortsighted view that you can have a coherent environmental policy for deep-sea mining with fragmented measures scattered across the exploitation RRPs.
#isba29 assembly discussing whether or not to develop a general environmental policy for the activities in the Area
August 1, 2024 at 7:27 AM
Discussion on GEP will continue today at #ISBA29, but there’s little hope of consensus. Some delegations have the shortsighted view that you can have a coherent environmental policy for deep-sea mining with fragmented measures scattered across the exploitation RRPs.
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Both applications for observer status from Impossible Metals and the NGO created to represent the Metals Company were rejected. #deepseamining
In the past, the Assembly has rejected proposals that mining contractors get Observer status on the grounds that their sponsoring state speaks for them.
This is slightly different, so I don't know where the decision will land.
This is slightly different, so I don't know where the decision will land.
July 29, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Both applications for observer status from Impossible Metals and the NGO created to represent the Metals Company were rejected. #deepseamining
Election of ISA’s Secretary General is scheduled to take place Friday, 2nd of August 2024.
#ISA29
#deepseamining
#ISA29
#deepseamining
July 29, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Election of ISA’s Secretary General is scheduled to take place Friday, 2nd of August 2024.
#ISA29
#deepseamining
#ISA29
#deepseamining
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The International Seabed Authority Must Change Course Amid Series of Scandals - www.ipsnews.net/2024/07/inte... #deepseamining
The International Seabed Authority Must Change Course Amid Series of Scandals
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has enormous importance as responsible for the fate of the largest, and most untouched, biome on the Planet. Ahead of elections for its leadership, governments
www.ipsnews.net
July 17, 2024 at 2:58 PM
The International Seabed Authority Must Change Course Amid Series of Scandals - www.ipsnews.net/2024/07/inte... #deepseamining
The more time the green transition takes, the more profits they’ll make and the more emboldened they’ll feel to delay the green transition
March 23, 2024 at 1:59 PM
The more time the green transition takes, the more profits they’ll make and the more emboldened they’ll feel to delay the green transition
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"All of which is to say that there are a many scenarios in which a deep-sea mining contractor’s claims may intersect with cultural heritage sites, both tangible and intangible."
What I’m watching for at this month’s ISA meeting: How to Value Cultural Heritage on the High Seas?
What I’m watching for at this month’s ISA meeting: How to Value Cultural Heritage on the High Seas?
What I’m watching for at this month’s ISA meeting: How to Value Cultural Heritage on the High Seas?
Cultural Heritage is a bit of a tough concept when working in areas beyond national jurisdiction. By definition, the places being considered for deep-sea mining by the International Seabed Authorit…
www.southernfriedscience.com
March 21, 2024 at 4:09 PM
"All of which is to say that there are a many scenarios in which a deep-sea mining contractor’s claims may intersect with cultural heritage sites, both tangible and intangible."
What I’m watching for at this month’s ISA meeting: How to Value Cultural Heritage on the High Seas?
What I’m watching for at this month’s ISA meeting: How to Value Cultural Heritage on the High Seas?
A trend is emerging in the proposals from the delegates to include language from the BBNJ treaty into the DR text. #deepseamining #ISBA29
March 21, 2024 at 3:36 PM
A trend is emerging in the proposals from the delegates to include language from the BBNJ treaty into the DR text. #deepseamining #ISBA29
GBF’s 30x30 target is brought up in the Council meeting of #ISBA29 by Belgium 🇧🇪, that proposes, in general terms, that the 30x30 target should be “well on track” in the High Seas before exploitation starts
March 20, 2024 at 8:39 PM
GBF’s 30x30 target is brought up in the Council meeting of #ISBA29 by Belgium 🇧🇪, that proposes, in general terms, that the 30x30 target should be “well on track” in the High Seas before exploitation starts
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My third update from the deep-sea mining negotiations.
What I’m watching for at this month’s ISA meeting: untangling the financial regime - www.southernfriedscience.com/what-im-watc...
What I’m watching for at this month’s ISA meeting: untangling the financial regime - www.southernfriedscience.com/what-im-watc...
What I’m watching for at this month’s ISA meeting: untangling the financial regime
The Common Heritage of Mankind. The core principle that underlies all of the negotiations surrounding deep-sea mining beyond national borders is that these resources don’t belong to any one p…
www.southernfriedscience.com
March 20, 2024 at 3:30 PM
My third update from the deep-sea mining negotiations.
What I’m watching for at this month’s ISA meeting: untangling the financial regime - www.southernfriedscience.com/what-im-watc...
What I’m watching for at this month’s ISA meeting: untangling the financial regime - www.southernfriedscience.com/what-im-watc...
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🇩🇪 🌊 coordinator @oceanunger.bsky.social from @bmuv.de opening new parliamentary ocean working group. Next stop 🇩🇪 ocean strategy. #MeeresOffensive.
March 19, 2024 at 6:14 PM
🇩🇪 🌊 coordinator @oceanunger.bsky.social from @bmuv.de opening new parliamentary ocean working group. Next stop 🇩🇪 ocean strategy. #MeeresOffensive.
Important addition to the consolidated text: if profit is made when transferring rights to #deepseamining exploitation, a share of this profit shall be payed to the ISA. This is a consequence of the principle of profit sharing in deep seabed mining. #ISBA29
March 19, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Important addition to the consolidated text: if profit is made when transferring rights to #deepseamining exploitation, a share of this profit shall be payed to the ISA. This is a consequence of the principle of profit sharing in deep seabed mining. #ISBA29
Discussions at #ISBA29 revolving around when commercial production starts, led by a text proposal by Canada. Thresholds on production capacity and time are being considered: 80% for 90 days were suggested by China and India. Jamaica says beware of contractors playing games with these thresholds
March 19, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Discussions at #ISBA29 revolving around when commercial production starts, led by a text proposal by Canada. Thresholds on production capacity and time are being considered: 80% for 90 days were suggested by China and India. Jamaica says beware of contractors playing games with these thresholds
Compilation text has 1000+ proposals, so a consolidated text as the basis for negotiations. #ISBA29 #deepseamining
March 18, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Compilation text has 1000+ proposals, so a consolidated text as the basis for negotiations. #ISBA29 #deepseamining