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Sofia B
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Ocean lover. Conservation & Restoration.
Blue Marine Foundation, CORDAP, 30x30
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October 8, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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The Global Framework on Chemicals Fund is now accepting project proposals!

Grants up to $800K are available for projects (up to three years) developing innovative, scalable solutions that prevent harm from hazardous chemicals and waste.

Apply by 15 Dec: www.unep.org/technical-hi...
October 7, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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Okinawa had its hottest September at 1.6C above the average. I filmed this mass coral bleaching last year, but didn't have the heart to share. Total annihilation of the first few meters of depth. This stuff happens before our eyes, and yet people who think it isn't real keep gaining power.
October 2, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Simply beautiful photos of climate scientists in action. And really well explained - worth a read.
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Day after day, the desire to understand the planet compels people all over the world to don their snowsuits, wet suits and business suits in the service of climate science. Explore their efforts in Quanta’s photo gallery:
Photos Capture the Extreme, Beautiful Work of Climate Science | Quanta Magazine
Building an accurate model of Earth’s climate requires a lot of data. Photography reveals the extreme efforts scientists have undertaken to measure gases, glaciers, clouds and more.
www.quantamagazine.org
October 2, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Evidence keeps accumulating for the environmental toxin exposure link to Parkinson's disease, beyond pesticides. Today on trichloroethylene (TCE), used in dry cleaning
www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/...
October 1, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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🚨 BREAKING: Catch limits for Northeast Atlantic mackerel must be slashed by 70% to safeguard these fish, experts have just warned

First #cod, now #mackerel: we are witnessing a DEEP DECLINE in UK seas

This can't go on. It's time to END #OVERFISHING!
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
Mackerel fishing should be cut by 70% to prevent stock collapse, scientists say
Conservationists have called for urgent action to stop the collapse of stocks in the north-east Atlantic.
www.independent.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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🚨 URGENT: ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT to tell UK Govt to safeguard marine protected areas from bottom-trawl fishing 🪸

We need YOU to help us demand a ban and protect our precious ocean habitats! 🌊

Take action today! The countdown is on ⌛️🔽

only.one/act/uk-mpa-c...
September 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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New analysis reveals widespread PFAS contamination in wild fish.A new report by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) and its member organisations has highlighted the widespread pollution of wild fish in seven EU countries with PFOS, a possible carcinogen. chemtrust.org/news/pfas-co...
New analysis reveals widespread PFAS contamination in wild fish
A new report by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) and its member organisations has highlighted the widespread pollution of wild fish in seven EU countries with PFOS, a possible carcinogen.
chemtrust.org
September 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Underwater cameras reveal 'pristine sea-life.' 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Underwater cameras reveal 'pristine sea-life' off Isles of Scilly
Experts say the footage shows
www.bbc.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Can you help me get to 10,000 views on our @sciam.bsky.social short film about the clash of scientists and corporations in the deep sea? 🪸

This would make our funder @pulitzercenter.org very happy. ☺️

It’s free to watch now on YouTube. We are half way to our goal! 📈

youtu.be/1jcmfjDtS1Q?...
Nodules: Deep-Sea Life Giver or Key to Our Energy Future?
YouTube video by Scientific American
youtu.be
September 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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NEW RESEARCH
Application of spatially robust stereo-BRUV sampling for quantifying fish assemblages in UK marine protected areas

Watch the video to learn more, and find the paper here - esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

@owenexeter.bsky.social @kristianmetcalfe.bsky.social
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September 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Christi Belcourt, contemporary Métis visual artist known for her paintings which depict floral patterns inspired by Métis and First Nations historical beadwork art #womensart
September 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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The #BigButterflyCount results are in 🦋 unfortunately, butterflies have failed to shine despite the hottest UK summer on record - find out more and help support @savebutterflies.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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September 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Lead, mercury, tyre crumb, plastics, PAHs - a toxic sludge of chemicals surges off roads, into rivers, unfiltered, inundating fish + wildlife, every time it rains @stormwater-jo.bsky.social warms MPs. It's not monitored + little is done to prevent it.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
England’s toxic road runoff pollution being ignored, MPs told
Carcinogens entering waterways from 25,000 road outflows are not monitored or regulated by Environment Agency, committee hears
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Nothing warms the heart more in Coral City than a mama manatee swimming by with her calf 🥹〰️🐮🐮〰️ #manatee #manateesofcoralcity #manatees #mamatee #babytee #calf #seacow #seapotato #motherhood #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #coralcity
September 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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🌱Kelp forests in marine protected areas are more resilient to marine heatwaves, new research show! Meaning it is all the more vital we ensure our ocean havens are truly protected from destructive threats like bottom trawling
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
Kelp forests in Marine Protected Areas are more resilient to marine heatwaves
New research finds that Marine Protected Areas can boost the recovery of globally important kelp forests following marine heatwaves. The findings are published in the British Ecological Society’...
www.eurekalert.org
August 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Seagrass prevents coastal erosion, stores carbon, and contributes to food security. Yet, these vital ecosystems are in decline, and only about 1/4 of all meadows fall within marine protected areas.

Join #GenerationRestoration & take action for these precious ecosystems: bit.ly/3fNtmjj
August 14, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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💩 England’s swimming waters five times more likely to be polluted than in EU, research finds 💩

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
England’s swimming waters five times more likely to be polluted than in EU, research finds
Experts warn country is in danger of becoming ‘dirty man of Europe’ as it falls to bottom of bathing water leaderboard
www.theguardian.com
August 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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Not only is so much that happens at sea "out of sight, out of mind" but systems like this make it even easier for the owners of vessels to hide their responsibility for pollution or illegal or harmful fishing
Who profits from fishing operations in Europe?💶
Many vessels owned by EU citizens are flagged to states with weak enforcement of rules.

The profits of the operations risk flowing back to the EU, where there's no official record of who owns these vessels: europe.oceana.org/blog/who-pro...
Who profits from fishing operations in Europe?
In illegal fishing, beneficial ownership refers to the people or businesses that ultimately own, control and financially profit from...
europe.oceana.org
July 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Serious pollution incidents up 60% in 2024 from previous year

Three water companies responsible for 81% of serious incidents

Thames. Southern. Yorkshire.

What a mess.
July 18, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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The Big Butterfly Count 2025 is here and butterflies need our help 🦋🚨

This isn't just a survey, it's a rescue mission, and we need everyone to get involved.

No lab coats. No science degrees. Just 15 minutes of your time. ⏱️

Get out for the count 👉 bigbutterflycount.org
July 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Grant-making to support conservation and restoration around the globe. 🌍 Apply by Fri 13 Dec. UK-based.

Curious but unsure? Please get in touch: recruitment@ecorestorationfund.org

ecorestorationfund.org/erf-job-oppo...
December 6, 2024 at 11:45 AM