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Protecting our oceans for a peaceful and sustainable future. #30x30 🏊‍♂️🦈🌍

https://lewispughfoundation.org/campaign/shark-swim-2025/
📷 Fantastic milestone: 60 nations have now ratified the #HighSeasTreaty, clearing the way for it to enter into force in January.

At last there is a legal framework to protect biodiversity in waters beyond the jurisdiction of any nation.

Read more: apnews.com/article/high...

#30x30 #BBNJ
September 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
25 years in the making, the WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has finally come into force.

www.wto.org/english/news...

#OceanAdvocacy #30x30
September 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Dolphins bring joy to us all.

On #WorldDolphinDay we should remember that bycatch, overfishing, pollution and other human influences mean many species are now endangered — some critically. 🐬💔

#OceanAdvocacy #30x30
September 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Did you know that -

🌎There are over 117 million lakes, covering nearly 4% of land.

🚰Although most freshwater is stored in glaciers and underground, lakes contain about 90% of the world’s surface supply, making them vital sources of accessible water.

#WorldLakeDay

(Artwork: Arthur Heming)
August 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM
“Purpose will get you in the water, but it won’t keep you in the water.”

Lewis shared this story, and more, on the VoLo Climate Correction podcast.

🎧 Listen here: volofoundation.org/podcast/into...

With thanks to the @volofoundation.bsky.social for hosting
August 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
A flotilla of swordfish, a shiver of sharks or an audience of squid... Which is your favourite? 🤩👇🐡

#didyouknow #collectivenouns #animalsofinstagram #oceananimals #names #oceanlife
August 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
It's Marine Protected Areas Day.

MPAs are effective in -

🐟Safeguarding biodiversity
🪸Protecting food security
🌻Building climate resilience

The world has pledged to protect 30% by 2030.
Sustained pressure, ambition, and focus are critical if we’re to achieve the #30x30 goal.
#MPADay
August 1, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We believe that swimmers should be protectors of the sea.

That’s why we’re teaming up with SwimTrek to safeguard the waters we love.

👉Read more: lewispughfoundation.org/new-partners...

@lewispugh.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Today is #sharkawarenessday. Sharks are essential for biodiversity. Here’s how:

🦈 They regulate fish populations
🐟 They prevent prey species from overgrazing habitats
🌿 They protect coral reefs and seagrass beds
🌊 They keep marine food webs in balance

#ForCoral
July 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The ocean gave birth to life, and it has been a cradle of biodiversity ever since. Types of marine organisms 🪼👇🐢

#seacreatures #oceancreatures #oceanlife #animalsofinstagram #oceanfacts
July 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Shy like a thresher shark, misunderstood like a great white or calm and collected like a reef shark, which shark are you today?

Click the screen to find out 🦈👆

#sharksofinstagram #shark #sharklover #sharklove #whichsharkareyou #sharkconservation #sharksarefriend
June 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Instead of celebrating Jaws the movie, why not celebrate sharks — the real stars of the ocean?

All profits go towards our shark advocacy.

Educate, Respect, Protect.

🦈 Wear your support 🦈

#JawsAnniversary #Jaws50 #TheSharkSwim #ProtectWhatYouLove #SharkFest
June 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Nearly 50 years after Jaws, sharks still grab our attention.
Most people came away afraid. Some fascinated. A few, both.

Lose sharks, and we risk unraveling entire ecosystems.
It’s time to change the narrative and protect them 🦈⭐️🌊

#JAWS50 #thesharkswim #OceanGuardians #30x30 #sharkfest #Jaws@50
June 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We've just announced 3 new Shark Champions who are fighting to protect sharks around Martha’s Vineyard 🦈 🌊

Read more here 👉 lewispughfoundation.org/shark-champi...
June 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Life depends on the ocean. Now, the ocean depends on us.

Share to support #30x30! 🌊💙🐬

@unbiodiversity.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We get to choose what kind of relationship we have with the ocean 🌊🌎🐠

One choice brings life, beauty, and resilience; the other, devastation 👇

@unbiodiversity.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Sharks are essential for biodiversity. Here’s how:

🦈 They regulate fish populations
🐟 They prevent prey species from overgrazing habitats
🌿 They protect coral reefs and seagrass beds
🌊 They keep marine food webs in balance

@unbiodiversity.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
We must protect both. About half of Earth’s oxygen comes from the ocean 🌊🫁💙

@unbiodiversity.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Sharks have been evolving for over 400 million years – no wonder they’re all so different!

This poster shows just a few of the 500+ species of cartilaginous fish we call sharks🌊🦈👇#SharksBringLife

@unbiodiversity.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Did you know that @thegef.bsky.social is the largest funding mechanism for international collaboration on water and ocean issues?

It supports nearly 200 countries working together to manage transboundary water resources.

Latest Report 👇

thegef.org/newsroom/pub...

#WorldOceanDay
June 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Sharks have ruled the seas for over 400 million years!

This #WorldOceanDay, join us in celebrating these ancient ecosystem engineers, essential to keeping the ocean healthy, balanced, and full of life 🌊🦈💙

#TheSharkSwim #UNOC3
June 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Marine biodiversity is essential for the health of our oceans. 🐳 🐟 🦈 🐙 🦭 🐚 🪸 🪼

If you're in Nice on 9 June, join @lewispugh.bsky.social in the INSPIRE Area.

He will be speaking at the #EUDigitalOceanPavilion during #UNOC3.

Find out more here 👇
lnkd.in/di2ErFdH

#WeAreTheOcean
June 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Down rivers, into seas, and carried by ocean currents, plastic travels. #BeatPlasticPollution #WorldEnvironmentDay
June 5, 2025 at 9:04 AM
#TheSharkSwim in 4 shots 🏊‍♂️📸

What's your favourite?
June 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
A powerful reminder from Sylvia Earle.

#SharksBringLife, let’s protect them 🦈🌍💙
May 30, 2025 at 8:04 AM