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Robert Streit
@robertstreit.bsky.social
Postdoctoral research fellow in Just Ocean Governance, studying the functions of complex marine social-ecological systems. At University of Melbourne, WorldFish, and James Cook University
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WOW!!! Congratulations to the authors on a timely and important perspective on how we move forward in coral reef conservation. A must read 🪸🐠
Coral reef conservation is under pressure to act boldly in the face of climate-altered futures.

But how do we choose sustainable, responsible options?
Here, myself, @proftiffanym.bsky.social & David Bellwood introduce "MIMO". 👇

@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
October 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
"MIMO" is the result of a collaboration that fundamentally changed my career path.

Super grateful to my coauthors, @proftiffanym.bsky.social & David Bellwood, the editors at @cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social & the 4 reviewers, who's "constructive friction" has been a glowing example of peer review!
October 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Coral reef conservation is under pressure to act boldly in the face of climate-altered futures.

But how do we choose sustainable, responsible options?
Here, myself, @proftiffanym.bsky.social & David Bellwood introduce "MIMO". 👇

@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
October 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Out today! ‘Quantifying coral reef–ocean interactions is critical for predicting reef futures under climate change’ in @natecoevo.nature.com
#EcologicalOceanography #InterdisciplinaryResearch #CoralReefs #OceanicSubsidies

doi.org/10.1038/s415...

@sosbangor.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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“Without robust governance, we risk repeating past mistakes—implementing ‘solutions’ that are ineffective, inequitable, or even harmful”.

phys.org/news/2025-07...
Climate interventions to save our oceans need stronger governance, experts warn
Climate interventions are accelerating in our oceans—but without responsible governance, they could do more harm than good, according to new research.
phys.org
July 31, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Researchers are warning that the rapid emergence of novel ocean-based climate interventions has outstripped the capacity of governments and communities to respond appropriately. 👩‍🔬🌊🌏

Read the full story here 👉📰 bit.ly/45tSWnb
Ocean climate solutions outpacing outdated policies
Researchers are warning that scientists, funders, and policymakers must act in concert to ensure responsible decision making and deployment of novel ocean-based climate interventions.
bit.ly
August 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Published today in Science:

“The pace of new interventions is outstripping the capacity to prevent unintended consequences - because governance systems are not yet in place.”

Stop the cowboys before they do even more damage!
Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans
Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. Howev...
www.science.org
July 31, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Global heating is changing marine systems. 🌊 🌡️
In response, novel interventions are gaining traction fast.
They aim to sustain ocean systems and ocean-dependent societies - but come with risks. 💥

New review paper in Science

More below 👇 and paper here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
August 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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🌊 Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans

Our climate interventions are rapidly evolving, from seaweed farms to engineered coral. However, governance is lagging, and without proper oversight, we risk trading one crisis for another...

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans
Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. Howev...
www.science.org
July 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Protecting existing coral reefs MUST be our priority.

A message that's been voiced several times before by @profterryhughes.bsky.social and others, but one that we should not lose sight of.

My short 'News&Views' piece in @natureecoevo.bsky.social

Link: tinyurl.com/2jfskntd
Protecting existing coral reefs must be our priority - Nature Ecology & Evolution
A global analysis reveals that coral restoration sites are often located in areas with high human impacts and overlook current and future levels of thermal stress, which places most restoration projec...
tinyurl.com
April 8, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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This piece covers the new paper by Mula et al. in @natureecoevo.bsky.social

"Restoration cannot be scaled up globally to save reefs from loss and degradation"

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Restoration cannot be scaled up globally to save reefs from loss and degradation - Nature Ecology & Evolution
An assessment of existing coral restoration projects finds that accessibility drives the choice of restoration sites more than environmental and ecological factors, and most restored reefs have been o...
www.nature.com
April 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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New paper: Climate interventions in oceans are popular (e.g. marine restoration, bioengineering & mCDR) but bring social risks. We find foresight and mgmt of such risks are constrained by methods, public engagement & expertise. Governance reforms urgently needed
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
April 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM