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...
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
WOW!!! Congratulations to the authors on a timely and important perspective on how we move forward in coral reef conservation. A must read 🪸🐠
"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!
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!
Reconciling urgency and restraint in the coral climate crisis: A philosophy of practice
Reconciling urgency and restraint in the coral climate crisis: A philosophy of practice
Coral reef conservation is facing increasing pressure to act boldly in the face of climate-altered futures. This perspective offers five guiding principles—termed Minimum-In Minimum-Out (MIMO)—that support deliberate, ethical, and system-oriented responses. MIMO reconsiders what constitutes viable climate action and offers a responsible path between resigned inaction and technological optimism.
dlvr.it
October 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
"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!
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!
Our aim is to open space for reflection and restraint in the critically important debate on how to support coral reefs (and the people who depend on them) in a climate-changed future.
Find the full, open access paper at the link below:
@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
Find the full, open access paper at the link below:
@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
October 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our aim is to open space for reflection and restraint in the critically important debate on how to support coral reefs (and the people who depend on them) in a climate-changed future.
Find the full, open access paper at the link below:
@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
Find the full, open access paper at the link below:
@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
We discuss 5 guiding principles that align long-term resilience with retreat from overengineering, while embracing natural dynamics, bioethics, and novel systems.
@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.cr...
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.cr...
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
October 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We discuss 5 guiding principles that align long-term resilience with retreat from overengineering, while embracing natural dynamics, bioethics, and novel systems.
@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.cr...
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.cr...
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
MIMO (Minimum-In, Minimum-Out) is a philosophy of practice for stewardship under climate change, centred on ecological and ethical integrity.
Our goal is to broaden the discussion on goals, assumptions & available options.
@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
Our goal is to broaden the discussion on goals, assumptions & available options.
@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
October 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
MIMO (Minimum-In, Minimum-Out) is a philosophy of practice for stewardship under climate change, centred on ecological and ethical integrity.
Our goal is to broaden the discussion on goals, assumptions & available options.
@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
Our goal is to broaden the discussion on goals, assumptions & available options.
@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
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...
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
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...
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...
Reposted by Robert Streit
Reposted by Robert Streit
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
#EcologicalOceanography #InterdisciplinaryResearch #CoralReefs #OceanicSubsidies
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
@sosbangor.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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
#EcologicalOceanography #InterdisciplinaryResearch #CoralReefs #OceanicSubsidies
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
@sosbangor.bsky.social
Reposted by Robert Streit
Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Motherfucking wind farms…
Reposted by Robert Streit
“Without robust governance, we risk repeating past mistakes—implementing ‘solutions’ that are ineffective, inequitable, or even harmful”.
phys.org/news/2025-07...
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
“Without robust governance, we risk repeating past mistakes—implementing ‘solutions’ that are ineffective, inequitable, or even harmful”.
phys.org/news/2025-07...
phys.org/news/2025-07...
Reposted by Robert Streit
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
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
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
Read the full story here 👉📰 bit.ly/45tSWnb
Reposted by Robert Streit
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!
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
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!
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!
Find the paper here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
And more on the author team, here: snappartnership.net/teams/govern...
and here: governingchange.org
And more on the author team, here: snappartnership.net/teams/govern...
and here: governingchange.org
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
August 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Find the paper here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
And more on the author team, here: snappartnership.net/teams/govern...
and here: governingchange.org
And more on the author team, here: snappartnership.net/teams/govern...
and here: governingchange.org
“To avert unintended consequences and secure benefits for climate, oceans, and people, maritime nations must implement responsible transformation governance principles with skill and haste.”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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
August 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
“To avert unintended consequences and secure benefits for climate, oceans, and people, maritime nations must implement responsible transformation governance principles with skill and haste.”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
“Few maritime nations, if any, have the capacity and mechanisms in place to fully anticipate, monitor, and respond to these rapidly evolving dynamics.”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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
August 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
“Few maritime nations, if any, have the capacity and mechanisms in place to fully anticipate, monitor, and respond to these rapidly evolving dynamics.”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
“The very real hazard of maladaptation, whereby intervention risk outweighs climate benefit, could accelerate a parallel social- ecological crisis.”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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
August 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
“The very real hazard of maladaptation, whereby intervention risk outweighs climate benefit, could accelerate a parallel social- ecological crisis.”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
In sum:
“Risks include opportunity cost, whereby overhyped interventions can crowd out less hyped but more effective solutions.”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
“Risks include opportunity cost, whereby overhyped interventions can crowd out less hyped but more effective solutions.”
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
August 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
In sum:
“Risks include opportunity cost, whereby overhyped interventions can crowd out less hyped but more effective solutions.”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
“Risks include opportunity cost, whereby overhyped interventions can crowd out less hyped but more effective solutions.”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
The paper outlines:
1️⃣Why the space of marine climate interventions poses particular challenges (for governance, sustainability, justice, ecology, and climate action, ....)
2️⃣ What these specific challenges are, and...
3️⃣ Which principles for governance can help address these challenges and risks.
1️⃣Why the space of marine climate interventions poses particular challenges (for governance, sustainability, justice, ecology, and climate action, ....)
2️⃣ What these specific challenges are, and...
3️⃣ Which principles for governance can help address these challenges and risks.
August 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The paper outlines:
1️⃣Why the space of marine climate interventions poses particular challenges (for governance, sustainability, justice, ecology, and climate action, ....)
2️⃣ What these specific challenges are, and...
3️⃣ Which principles for governance can help address these challenges and risks.
1️⃣Why the space of marine climate interventions poses particular challenges (for governance, sustainability, justice, ecology, and climate action, ....)
2️⃣ What these specific challenges are, and...
3️⃣ Which principles for governance can help address these challenges and risks.
Scoring examples of interventions across “Climate Benefit”, “Intervention Risks”, “Governance Readiness” and “Policy Profile” shows not all are created equal.
August 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Scoring examples of interventions across “Climate Benefit”, “Intervention Risks”, “Governance Readiness” and “Policy Profile” shows not all are created equal.
The paper is a collaboration amongst 24 international scientists, brought together in a SNAPP working group: snappartnership.net/teams/govern...
It introduces an overview of the diverse set of “novel marine-climate interventions”, in virtually every ocean basin 🌎🌍🌏 across 8 main intervention types:
It introduces an overview of the diverse set of “novel marine-climate interventions”, in virtually every ocean basin 🌎🌍🌏 across 8 main intervention types:
August 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The paper is a collaboration amongst 24 international scientists, brought together in a SNAPP working group: snappartnership.net/teams/govern...
It introduces an overview of the diverse set of “novel marine-climate interventions”, in virtually every ocean basin 🌎🌍🌏 across 8 main intervention types:
It introduces an overview of the diverse set of “novel marine-climate interventions”, in virtually every ocean basin 🌎🌍🌏 across 8 main intervention types:
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/...
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
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/...
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/...
Reposted by Robert Streit
🌊 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/...
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
🌊 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/...
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/...
Reposted by Robert Streit
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
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
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
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
Reposted by Robert Streit
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"
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
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"
www.nature.com/articles/s41...