Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative
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The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative: Uniting experts to inform policy for our global ocean.
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🌊 A “blue thread” at #BlueDavos will connect events highlighting how water ecosystems underpin global stability. The #DeepSea is a critical part of this story yet still under-represented in decision-making.
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📸 Schmidt Ocean Institute
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📸 Schmidt Ocean Institute
January 21, 2026 at 7:37 PM
🌊 A “blue thread” at #BlueDavos will connect events highlighting how water ecosystems underpin global stability. The #DeepSea is a critical part of this story yet still under-represented in decision-making.
initiatives.weforum.org/ocean-agenda...
📸 Schmidt Ocean Institute
initiatives.weforum.org/ocean-agenda...
📸 Schmidt Ocean Institute
Today, 17 January 2026, the BBNJ Agreement enters into force. 🎉👏
#BBNJ creates a long-awaited legal framework to protect marine biodiversity across nearly half of our planet, strengthening ocean governance, enabling marine protected areas, and safeguarding the high seas for future generations.
#BBNJ creates a long-awaited legal framework to protect marine biodiversity across nearly half of our planet, strengthening ocean governance, enabling marine protected areas, and safeguarding the high seas for future generations.
January 17, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Today, 17 January 2026, the BBNJ Agreement enters into force. 🎉👏
#BBNJ creates a long-awaited legal framework to protect marine biodiversity across nearly half of our planet, strengthening ocean governance, enabling marine protected areas, and safeguarding the high seas for future generations.
#BBNJ creates a long-awaited legal framework to protect marine biodiversity across nearly half of our planet, strengthening ocean governance, enabling marine protected areas, and safeguarding the high seas for future generations.
Join us to remember Kristina Gjerde, a deep-ocean champion, DOSI co-founder and friend to so many. She brought science, policy, and people together to protect the high seas, and her legacy continues to shape ocean stewardship globally.
Read our full memoriam here: buff.ly/5Uvi82b
Read our full memoriam here: buff.ly/5Uvi82b
January 5, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Join us to remember Kristina Gjerde, a deep-ocean champion, DOSI co-founder and friend to so many. She brought science, policy, and people together to protect the high seas, and her legacy continues to shape ocean stewardship globally.
Read our full memoriam here: buff.ly/5Uvi82b
Read our full memoriam here: buff.ly/5Uvi82b
📢 Webinar happening today on #DeepSea hydrothermal vents
🗓 16 December 2025
🕘 21:00 Beijing time (UTC+8)
📍 Online (Zoom)
🔗 Join via Zoom: buff.ly/SCHmMle
Meeting ID: 861 0068 6766
Passcode: 902866
🗓 16 December 2025
🕘 21:00 Beijing time (UTC+8)
📍 Online (Zoom)
🔗 Join via Zoom: buff.ly/SCHmMle
Meeting ID: 861 0068 6766
Passcode: 902866
December 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📢 Webinar happening today on #DeepSea hydrothermal vents
🗓 16 December 2025
🕘 21:00 Beijing time (UTC+8)
📍 Online (Zoom)
🔗 Join via Zoom: buff.ly/SCHmMle
Meeting ID: 861 0068 6766
Passcode: 902866
🗓 16 December 2025
🕘 21:00 Beijing time (UTC+8)
📍 Online (Zoom)
🔗 Join via Zoom: buff.ly/SCHmMle
Meeting ID: 861 0068 6766
Passcode: 902866
📢 Webinar happening tomorrow on #DeepSea hydrothermal vents
🗓 16 December 2025
🕘 21:00 Beijing time (UTC+8)
📍 Online (Zoom)
🔗 Join via Zoom: buff.ly/SCHmMle
Meeting ID: 861 0068 6766
Passcode: 902866
🗓 16 December 2025
🕘 21:00 Beijing time (UTC+8)
📍 Online (Zoom)
🔗 Join via Zoom: buff.ly/SCHmMle
Meeting ID: 861 0068 6766
Passcode: 902866
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
📢 Webinar happening tomorrow on #DeepSea hydrothermal vents
🗓 16 December 2025
🕘 21:00 Beijing time (UTC+8)
📍 Online (Zoom)
🔗 Join via Zoom: buff.ly/SCHmMle
Meeting ID: 861 0068 6766
Passcode: 902866
🗓 16 December 2025
🕘 21:00 Beijing time (UTC+8)
📍 Online (Zoom)
🔗 Join via Zoom: buff.ly/SCHmMle
Meeting ID: 861 0068 6766
Passcode: 902866
🌊 Coming up in December for the #DeepSea Community!
2 Dec – COBRA Webinar: eDNA reference libraries, taxonomy & new species discoveries. buff.ly/Rnxm6Zh
15–19 Dec – AGU25: #DeepOcean sessions on tech, exploration & decision-making. buff.ly/xhn5SM5
👏 Congrats to awardees Lisa Levin & Julie Huber!
2 Dec – COBRA Webinar: eDNA reference libraries, taxonomy & new species discoveries. buff.ly/Rnxm6Zh
15–19 Dec – AGU25: #DeepOcean sessions on tech, exploration & decision-making. buff.ly/xhn5SM5
👏 Congrats to awardees Lisa Levin & Julie Huber!
December 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
🌊 Coming up in December for the #DeepSea Community!
2 Dec – COBRA Webinar: eDNA reference libraries, taxonomy & new species discoveries. buff.ly/Rnxm6Zh
15–19 Dec – AGU25: #DeepOcean sessions on tech, exploration & decision-making. buff.ly/xhn5SM5
👏 Congrats to awardees Lisa Levin & Julie Huber!
2 Dec – COBRA Webinar: eDNA reference libraries, taxonomy & new species discoveries. buff.ly/Rnxm6Zh
15–19 Dec – AGU25: #DeepOcean sessions on tech, exploration & decision-making. buff.ly/xhn5SM5
👏 Congrats to awardees Lisa Levin & Julie Huber!
What's happening this week for the #DeepSea
#COP30 has begun and is running until the 21st November. We are hosting a booth at the Virtual Ocean Pavilion . It's easy and free to register and view all the resources we have made available.
Register here: buff.ly/0sMrWLG
#COP30 has begun and is running until the 21st November. We are hosting a booth at the Virtual Ocean Pavilion . It's easy and free to register and view all the resources we have made available.
Register here: buff.ly/0sMrWLG
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What's happening this week for the #DeepSea
#COP30 has begun and is running until the 21st November. We are hosting a booth at the Virtual Ocean Pavilion . It's easy and free to register and view all the resources we have made available.
Register here: buff.ly/0sMrWLG
#COP30 has begun and is running until the 21st November. We are hosting a booth at the Virtual Ocean Pavilion . It's easy and free to register and view all the resources we have made available.
Register here: buff.ly/0sMrWLG
Have you visited DOSI’s Virtual Booth at the #COP30 Ocean Pavilion? 🌍
🔹 Ask one of our experts your #DeepSea questions
🔹 Dive into our webinars, policy briefs, podcasts, and more
👉 cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com
🔹 Ask one of our experts your #DeepSea questions
🔹 Dive into our webinars, policy briefs, podcasts, and more
👉 cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Have you visited DOSI’s Virtual Booth at the #COP30 Ocean Pavilion? 🌍
🔹 Ask one of our experts your #DeepSea questions
🔹 Dive into our webinars, policy briefs, podcasts, and more
👉 cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com
🔹 Ask one of our experts your #DeepSea questions
🔹 Dive into our webinars, policy briefs, podcasts, and more
👉 cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com
🌊 Find out more about climate and the #DeepOcean our latest video!
▶️ youtu.be/Fjtwmt-gOJ8
This video is a DOSI production created in collaboration with Leo Richards of Natural World Facts.
▶️ youtu.be/Fjtwmt-gOJ8
This video is a DOSI production created in collaboration with Leo Richards of Natural World Facts.
November 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🌊 Find out more about climate and the #DeepOcean our latest video!
▶️ youtu.be/Fjtwmt-gOJ8
This video is a DOSI production created in collaboration with Leo Richards of Natural World Facts.
▶️ youtu.be/Fjtwmt-gOJ8
This video is a DOSI production created in collaboration with Leo Richards of Natural World Facts.
It’s a big month for the #DeepSea community from #COP30 to deep-ocean storytelling, here’s what’s coming up in November👇
Stay tuned as we share highlights and key takeaways throughout November. Have we missed a #DeepSea event? Share it with the #DeepSeaCommunity in the comments below!
Stay tuned as we share highlights and key takeaways throughout November. Have we missed a #DeepSea event? Share it with the #DeepSeaCommunity in the comments below!
November 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It’s a big month for the #DeepSea community from #COP30 to deep-ocean storytelling, here’s what’s coming up in November👇
Stay tuned as we share highlights and key takeaways throughout November. Have we missed a #DeepSea event? Share it with the #DeepSeaCommunity in the comments below!
Stay tuned as we share highlights and key takeaways throughout November. Have we missed a #DeepSea event? Share it with the #DeepSeaCommunity in the comments below!
This week in the Deep-Sea Round-Up:
🔸️A brand new issue of Deep-Sea Life with a brand new look!
🔸️Register for DOSI’s events at #COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion!
Read the latest Deep-Sea Round-Up here: www.dosi-project.org/dosi-deep-se...
📷 vampire squid by Schmidt Ocean Institute.
🔸️A brand new issue of Deep-Sea Life with a brand new look!
🔸️Register for DOSI’s events at #COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion!
Read the latest Deep-Sea Round-Up here: www.dosi-project.org/dosi-deep-se...
📷 vampire squid by Schmidt Ocean Institute.
October 31, 2025 at 10:02 PM
This week in the Deep-Sea Round-Up:
🔸️A brand new issue of Deep-Sea Life with a brand new look!
🔸️Register for DOSI’s events at #COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion!
Read the latest Deep-Sea Round-Up here: www.dosi-project.org/dosi-deep-se...
📷 vampire squid by Schmidt Ocean Institute.
🔸️A brand new issue of Deep-Sea Life with a brand new look!
🔸️Register for DOSI’s events at #COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion!
Read the latest Deep-Sea Round-Up here: www.dosi-project.org/dosi-deep-se...
📷 vampire squid by Schmidt Ocean Institute.
Last week DOSI delegates engaged with discussions at #SBSTTA27 where Parties and observers gathered to provide scientific technical advice for the implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
📸 DOSI Delegates Eugenia Thomas and Anna Metaxas at SBSTTA27
📸 DOSI Delegates Eugenia Thomas and Anna Metaxas at SBSTTA27
October 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Last week DOSI delegates engaged with discussions at #SBSTTA27 where Parties and observers gathered to provide scientific technical advice for the implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
📸 DOSI Delegates Eugenia Thomas and Anna Metaxas at SBSTTA27
📸 DOSI Delegates Eugenia Thomas and Anna Metaxas at SBSTTA27
This week in the #DeepSeaRoundUp 🌊
🔹 Cusk eels congregating off Chile
🔹 Register for the #COP30 Virtual #Ocean Pavilion
👉 Read it here: buff.ly/8F7PcRd
📸 A Caulophacus sponge towering >2 m off the seafloor. NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2025 Beyond the Blue.
#DeepSea
🔹 Cusk eels congregating off Chile
🔹 Register for the #COP30 Virtual #Ocean Pavilion
👉 Read it here: buff.ly/8F7PcRd
📸 A Caulophacus sponge towering >2 m off the seafloor. NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2025 Beyond the Blue.
#DeepSea
October 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This week in the #DeepSeaRoundUp 🌊
🔹 Cusk eels congregating off Chile
🔹 Register for the #COP30 Virtual #Ocean Pavilion
👉 Read it here: buff.ly/8F7PcRd
📸 A Caulophacus sponge towering >2 m off the seafloor. NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2025 Beyond the Blue.
#DeepSea
🔹 Cusk eels congregating off Chile
🔹 Register for the #COP30 Virtual #Ocean Pavilion
👉 Read it here: buff.ly/8F7PcRd
📸 A Caulophacus sponge towering >2 m off the seafloor. NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2025 Beyond the Blue.
#DeepSea
DOSI is attending #SBSTTA27 which opened in Panama yesterday with strong calls for science-based decision-making to advance implementation of the Kunming–Montreal GBF. If you're attending, be sure to find Anna Metaxas and Eugenia Thomas to say hello 👋
Summary so far 🧵 👇
Summary so far 🧵 👇
October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
DOSI is attending #SBSTTA27 which opened in Panama yesterday with strong calls for science-based decision-making to advance implementation of the Kunming–Montreal GBF. If you're attending, be sure to find Anna Metaxas and Eugenia Thomas to say hello 👋
Summary so far 🧵 👇
Summary so far 🧵 👇
DOSI is in Panama for #SBSTTA27
We’re contributing #DeepSea science & policy insights to discussions on implementing the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework 🌊
If you’re here too look out for our DOSI ambassadors Anna Metaxas and Eugenia Thomas to discuss all things #DeepSea 👋
We’re contributing #DeepSea science & policy insights to discussions on implementing the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework 🌊
If you’re here too look out for our DOSI ambassadors Anna Metaxas and Eugenia Thomas to discuss all things #DeepSea 👋
October 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This week’s #DeepSeaRoundUp 🌊
🔹 Seamount trawling impacts in the Pacific
🔹 Can deep-ocean CO₂ storage really last?
Plus more events and opportunities for the #DeepSea community!
🔗 Read it here buff.ly/SGwUq5r
📸 Image: Schmidt Ocean Institute
🔹 Seamount trawling impacts in the Pacific
🔹 Can deep-ocean CO₂ storage really last?
Plus more events and opportunities for the #DeepSea community!
🔗 Read it here buff.ly/SGwUq5r
📸 Image: Schmidt Ocean Institute
October 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This week’s #DeepSeaRoundUp 🌊
🔹 Seamount trawling impacts in the Pacific
🔹 Can deep-ocean CO₂ storage really last?
Plus more events and opportunities for the #DeepSea community!
🔗 Read it here buff.ly/SGwUq5r
📸 Image: Schmidt Ocean Institute
🔹 Seamount trawling impacts in the Pacific
🔹 Can deep-ocean CO₂ storage really last?
Plus more events and opportunities for the #DeepSea community!
🔗 Read it here buff.ly/SGwUq5r
📸 Image: Schmidt Ocean Institute
Exciting to see Maria Baker & Sabine Gollner representing DOSI at the #GESDASummit advancing dialogue on anticipatory science & diplomacy to shape a sustainable future for our ocean. 🌊 🤝
You can watch the #GESDASummit including Sabine's talk here: buff.ly/45JlGNl
You can watch the #GESDASummit including Sabine's talk here: buff.ly/45JlGNl
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Exciting to see Maria Baker & Sabine Gollner representing DOSI at the #GESDASummit advancing dialogue on anticipatory science & diplomacy to shape a sustainable future for our ocean. 🌊 🤝
You can watch the #GESDASummit including Sabine's talk here: buff.ly/45JlGNl
You can watch the #GESDASummit including Sabine's talk here: buff.ly/45JlGNl
🌊 Big win for the #DeepSea
At the #IUCNCongress members voted to adopt:
✅ Motion 032 – Protecting seamounts and vulnerable marine ecosystems from destructive practices
✅ Motion 035 – Protecting mesopelagic ecosystem integrity
Thanks to those who voted science into policy 👏
At the #IUCNCongress members voted to adopt:
✅ Motion 032 – Protecting seamounts and vulnerable marine ecosystems from destructive practices
✅ Motion 035 – Protecting mesopelagic ecosystem integrity
Thanks to those who voted science into policy 👏
October 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🌊 Big win for the #DeepSea
At the #IUCNCongress members voted to adopt:
✅ Motion 032 – Protecting seamounts and vulnerable marine ecosystems from destructive practices
✅ Motion 035 – Protecting mesopelagic ecosystem integrity
Thanks to those who voted science into policy 👏
At the #IUCNCongress members voted to adopt:
✅ Motion 032 – Protecting seamounts and vulnerable marine ecosystems from destructive practices
✅ Motion 035 – Protecting mesopelagic ecosystem integrity
Thanks to those who voted science into policy 👏
The #IUCNCongress is considering Motion 035: Protection of Mesopelagic Ecosystem Integrity a vital step for climate, biodiversity & the ocean.
DOSI’s new policy brief supports this call for precautionary action.
🔗 buff.ly/YTtPQXx
DOSI’s new policy brief supports this call for precautionary action.
🔗 buff.ly/YTtPQXx
October 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The #IUCNCongress is considering Motion 035: Protection of Mesopelagic Ecosystem Integrity a vital step for climate, biodiversity & the ocean.
DOSI’s new policy brief supports this call for precautionary action.
🔗 buff.ly/YTtPQXx
DOSI’s new policy brief supports this call for precautionary action.
🔗 buff.ly/YTtPQXx
🌊 DOSI is at #IUCNCongress with a delegation and booth, sharing deep-sea science and policy insights. The message so far is clear: science, knowledge, and collective action are essential for the ocean and those who depend on it.
🔑 highlights so far 🧵 👇
🔑 highlights so far 🧵 👇
October 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🌊 DOSI is at #IUCNCongress with a delegation and booth, sharing deep-sea science and policy insights. The message so far is clear: science, knowledge, and collective action are essential for the ocean and those who depend on it.
🔑 highlights so far 🧵 👇
🔑 highlights so far 🧵 👇
Last week, DOSI’s Offshore Energy WG brought together scientists, policymakers & industry to chart a sustainable path forward. Colombia is expanding its offshore energy ambitions and protecting deep-sea ecosystems must go hand in hand.
October 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Last week, DOSI’s Offshore Energy WG brought together scientists, policymakers & industry to chart a sustainable path forward. Colombia is expanding its offshore energy ambitions and protecting deep-sea ecosystems must go hand in hand.
🌊 Have you read the latest Deep-Sea Round-Up
Don't miss:
🔹 How sharks could be affected by deep-sea mining
🔹 The effects of microplastics on benthic biochemistry
📬 Read the 9 Oct issue and subscribe to get the latest deep-sea science in your inbox every week! buff.ly/4Mn2gmz
Don't miss:
🔹 How sharks could be affected by deep-sea mining
🔹 The effects of microplastics on benthic biochemistry
📬 Read the 9 Oct issue and subscribe to get the latest deep-sea science in your inbox every week! buff.ly/4Mn2gmz
October 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🌊 Have you read the latest Deep-Sea Round-Up
Don't miss:
🔹 How sharks could be affected by deep-sea mining
🔹 The effects of microplastics on benthic biochemistry
📬 Read the 9 Oct issue and subscribe to get the latest deep-sea science in your inbox every week! buff.ly/4Mn2gmz
Don't miss:
🔹 How sharks could be affected by deep-sea mining
🔹 The effects of microplastics on benthic biochemistry
📬 Read the 9 Oct issue and subscribe to get the latest deep-sea science in your inbox every week! buff.ly/4Mn2gmz
🌊 It’s been an inspiring first day here in Abu Dhabi as DOSI joins global leaders, scientists, and advocates at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. Our booth is open come visit us to talk all things deep ocean, science, and sustainability!
🔑 messages from Day 1 🧵👇
🔑 messages from Day 1 🧵👇
October 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🌊 It’s been an inspiring first day here in Abu Dhabi as DOSI joins global leaders, scientists, and advocates at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. Our booth is open come visit us to talk all things deep ocean, science, and sustainability!
🔑 messages from Day 1 🧵👇
🔑 messages from Day 1 🧵👇
Please join us in welcoming the new Executive Secretary of #IPBES, who steps into the role with deep gratitude to Dr. Anne Larigauderie for her exceptional leadership and to Neville Ash for his stewardship as Officer in Charge. 👏
October 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Please join us in welcoming the new Executive Secretary of #IPBES, who steps into the role with deep gratitude to Dr. Anne Larigauderie for her exceptional leadership and to Neville Ash for his stewardship as Officer in Charge. 👏
💚 We join the global community in mourning the passing of Dame Jane Goodall, an extraordinary scientist and conservationist whose work transformed our understanding of the natural world. Our Executive Director, Maria Baker was fortunate to meet Jane a few years ago, a moment that remains cherished.
October 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
💚 We join the global community in mourning the passing of Dame Jane Goodall, an extraordinary scientist and conservationist whose work transformed our understanding of the natural world. Our Executive Director, Maria Baker was fortunate to meet Jane a few years ago, a moment that remains cherished.