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Dr Tom Pickerell
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Marine Biologist | “Acts like he’s Greta Thunberg’s big brother” | Dundee United fan 🧡🖤 | Classic Lego Space builder 🚀
@yorkshiretea.bsky.social you really are spoiling us 🥰
November 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Nice to see fossil fuel lobbyists are committed to long-term climate solutions.

As long as they happen after 2090 🔥

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:40 AM
This is great to hear. 👏 👏 👏
Mongabay’s ocean reporting has already led to real-world impacts.

The Oceans Desk marks a milestone in Mongabay’s growth over more than two decades and strengthens the organization’s ability to inform, inspire and sustain effective action on marine conservation worldwide.
Mongabay launches dedicated Oceans Desk to expand global reporting on marine ecosystems
With increasing pressures from overfishing, habitat destruction, pollution and climate change, the health of the world’s oceans is imperiled. In response, Mongabay has launched a dedicated Oceans…
news.mongabay.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Then: it’s as much use as a chocolate teapot

Now: it’s as much use as a iPhone pocket sock
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Apparently today is “National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day”

Which seems a bit unfair to anchovies 😆

www.daysoftheyear.com/days/pizza-w...
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
Imagine that savory slice, loaded with all the good stuff, a harmonious medley of flavors — and not a single fishy surprise in sight!
www.daysoftheyear.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The Secretary of State for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs in Portugal, and the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Brazil, have co-authored an op-ed on why we should embrace blue foods as a climate strategy at COP30.

news.mongabay.com/2025/11/embr...
Embrace ‘blue’ foods as a climate strategy at COP30, fisheries ministers say (commentary)
As two coastal countries connected by the Atlantic Ocean and five centuries of shared history, Brazil and Portugal have long appreciated the value of “blue” or aquatic foods, including our shared love...
news.mongabay.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 AM
This is a really good point.
No ratification = no seat at the table.

Only countries that ratify will have a say at the first CoP. Don’t miss the chance to shape the #HighSeasTreaty. #60ToGlobal https://highseasalliance.org/2025/10/09/from-60-to-global-what-happens-next-for-the-high-seas-treaty/
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Stay classy White House.

🤮
November 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The Rangers say they have "concerns about the consistency of refereeing in Scottish football"

That brass neck’s been polished to a mirror shine.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Rangers 'remain unsatisfied' after referee talks with Scottish FA
Rangers say they have
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Modernising and decarbonising ports is a powerful yet underutilised strategy to combat climate change, improve public health, and protect ocean ecosystems. Ports can lead climate action by electrifying equipment, adopting clean fuels, & creating green shipping corridors.

www.wri.org/insights/mod...
www.wri.org
October 31, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Best fish name ever?
October 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Reposted by Dr Tom Pickerell
🌊 How can we ensure responsible ocean-based carbon removal?

Join #WRIOcean for a webinar on Oct 23 to explore key principles for transparent, science-based #mCDR development ahead of #UNOC.

💻 Register: bit.ly/48qfdUY

#W#OceanAction #CarbonRemoval
October 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Reposted by Dr Tom Pickerell
Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to US pressure www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to US pressure
Long-planned charge on greenhouse gas emissions postponed as Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Blue Echo brings the work of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy’s knowledge products to new audiences. By fusing together science, storytelling and creativity the work aims to increase understanding of the ocean and inspire global action.

oceanpanel.org/blue-echo-ex...
October 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
My wonderful @worldresources.bsky.social colleague Cynthia Barzuna on CNN explaining why the ocean can be part of the solution to climate change.

edition.cnn.com/2025/10/13/w...
‘The ocean is our ally in tackling the climate crisis’ | CNN
Cynthia Barzuna, of the World Resources Institute’s Ocean Program, was at the at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, in Abu Dhabi, where she explained how our seas can offer nature-based solutions t...
edition.cnn.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Funding deadline was yesterday.
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand

I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
October 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Well that might just be the cutest thing I’ve seen for a while. My dog would never leave it.
October 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Had some fugu earlier.

If I stop posting, assume the 🐡 won.
October 6, 2025 at 4:47 AM
The Blue Ocean Dome at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka was absolutely amazing.

Over a million visitors have been shown the impact of marine plastic pollution, and the steps available to reduce waste.
October 4, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I don’t ask for much. I just want to be
October 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Ocean literacy is essential for ocean governance. It helps people understand the ocean’s role in climate, biodiversity, and livelihoods and supports better decision-making.

@worldresources.bsky.social and CalArts are collaborating on "Blue Echo" which just opened in LA!

calarts.edu/news/blue-ec...
Blue Echo, a CalArts-World Resources Institute Collaboration, Opens Sept. 27 | CalArts
calarts.edu
October 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This is a fantastic example of ocean literacy. Bravo!
On Oct 31st, the London Philharmonic Orchestra will be celebrating the ocean, and the ace @lizbonnin.bsky.social and I will be speaking on stage beforehand about all things ocean. Tickets are available here, if you'd like to join us and immerse yourself in our water world: lpo.org.uk/event/harmon...
October 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
just seen the sad news about Jane Goodall. She was such a role model - persistent but compassionate in her environmentalism.

🐒
October 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
OMG!!
I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA

10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
September 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM