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Elin Thomas

@elinthom.bsky.social

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Cymraes 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 | #DeepSea biologist 🦑 | Based in Perth, WA 🇦🇺 @deepstewardship.bsky.social @deepseauwa.bsky.social

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Elin Thomas @elinthom.bsky.social · Nov 22

Interested in the #DeepSea and/or #IndianOcean?

Check out our new review of the Indian Ocean’s diverse deep-sea ecosystems 🌊

Feat. straightforward knowledge summaries, cool maps & awesome deep-sea critters

👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.sc...

Elin Thomas @elinthom.bsky.social · 1d

We’re at the #IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi this week 🌍

Come say hi and learn about the deep ocean at our Deep-Sea Booth 🌊
& follow @deepstewardship.bsky.social for updates on our activities at the Congress!

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Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative @deepstewardship.bsky.social · Aug 25

The DOSI #MarineGeneticResources (MGR) Working Group, an expert network, provides independent insights to promote best practices for #MGR and aid stakeholders in navigating the #BBNJ Agreement.

Discover more in this video: buff.ly/SYEh3e9

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David N. Thomas @dnthomas01.bsky.social · Jul 29

Some thoughtful and realistic reflections from #UNOC2025 from @oceanoculus.com

www.linkedin.com/pulse/reflec...

Reflections from Nice

Whale, hello there! In this month’s Ocean Brief, I share my reflections on UNOC and the One Ocean Science Congress - something I've been meaning to do since June. Yes, really, I’ve been meaning to wri...

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Elin Thomas @elinthom.bsky.social · Jul 21

Check out our new video on #DeepSeaMining to find out what’s at stake 🪼
youtu.be/wZ4FbacGzCE

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Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative @deepstewardship.bsky.social · Jun 12

Preserving deep-sea biodiversity is crucial for the planet's health. The DOSI Biodiversity Task Force connects deep-sea science with global biodiversity policy. Learn more about deep-sea conservation and DOSI's efforts in this video.

▶️ Watch the video: buff.ly/PwIqLh4

Deep-Sea Biodiversity: How Do We Protect It?

The deep ocean is the world’s largest environment, harbouring a wealth of biodiversity, much of which remains unknown. Despite its immensity and remoteness, ...

Elin Thomas @elinthom.bsky.social · Jun 11

Plus, check out the trailer for the new DOSI #podcast series:
Think Deep! Decoding deep-ocean science & policy

Episode 1 out now on all the usual streaming platforms

youtube.com/shorts/yxu23...

📢 Think Deep! Podcast Trailer #connections #deepsea 🐙

YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative

Elin Thomas @elinthom.bsky.social · Jun 11

The Importance of Deep-Sea #Exploration for Global Ocean Governance

youtu.be/LwBetxEBOJM?...

Deep-sea exploration for global ocean governance

YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative

Elin Thomas @elinthom.bsky.social · Jun 11

High Seas, High Stakes: What’s the #BBNJ Agreement?

youtu.be/zKHP2VawLuU?...

High Seas, High Stakes: What’s the BBNJ Agreement?

YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative

Elin Thomas @elinthom.bsky.social · Jun 11

Deep-Sea #Biodiversity: How Do We Protect It?

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Deep-Sea Biodiversity: How Do We Protect It?

YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative

Elin Thomas @elinthom.bsky.social · Jun 11

If you missed DOSI’s #UNOC Green Zone event yesterday, fear not! You can watch all of the spectacular #deepsea videos featured over on our YouTube channel 🪼 including…

youtube.com/@deepsteward...

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Jean-Pierre Gattuso @jpgattuso.bsky.social · Jun 8

Let the 3rd UN Ocean Conference be the conference that makes the difference!

1️⃣ Act now where science is clear
2️⃣ Advance knowledge before irreversible decisions
3️⃣ Turn knowledge into action, and action into justice

Do not hesitate to disseminate widely.
2/2
#UNOC3 #OOSC #ScienceForTheOcean 🌊

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Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative @deepstewardship.bsky.social · Jun 2

We are thrilled to announce "Think Deep! Decoding deep-ocean science and policy," our new 6-part podcast series. We explore connections to the #DeepOcean and clarify governance frameworks protecting it, covering topics from climate to biodiversity, UNCLOS to the BBNJ Agreement. 👇

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Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative @deepstewardship.bsky.social · May 22

Happy International #BiodiversityDay
🪼🦀🐙🪸

◾️96% of Earth's habitable space is #DeepOcean!
◾️<15% of ocean biodiversity is discovered

📢 We can’t reach our #GlobalGoals without the #DeepSea.

Read our statement 👉 buff.ly/oef3MwN

#KMGBF #UNBiodiversity #IPBES

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Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative @deepstewardship.bsky.social · Apr 22

On #EarthDay watch our video on the BBNJ Agreement! Adopted in June 2023, the #BBNJ is an opportunity to better conserve and manage marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction.

DOSI production created in collaboration with Leo Richards of Natural World Facts

👉 youtu.be/zKHP2VawLuU

DOSI BBNJ Working Group - Introductory Video

YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative

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Schmidt Ocean Institute @schmidtocean.bsky.social · Apr 15

Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni was formally described and named 100 years ago, in 1925, based on two partial specimens found in the stomach of a sperm whale near the South Shetland Islands. However, no one has ever captured footage of a living colossal squid — until now.

Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni

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Schmidt Ocean Institute @schmidtocean.bsky.social · Apr 15

🦑 This baby is COLOSSAL! 🦑
First confirmed live observation of the colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, in its natural habitat. Filmed at about 600m near the South Sandwich Islands during the #SouthSandwichIslands expedition. youtu.be/lzPoG9H8Hlo

Colossal Squid, 1st Live Observation | Searching for New Species in the South Sandwich Islands

YouTube video by Schmidt Ocean

Elin Thomas @elinthom.bsky.social · Mar 23

Why is deep-sea exploration important for global ocean governance?🌊🪸
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@oceancensus.bsky.social @schmidtocean.bsky.social @deepstewardship.bsky.social #Nekton #TheNipponFoundation #SouthSandwichIslands

Elin Thomas @elinthom.bsky.social · Mar 6

Some Enypniastes commentary from yours truly 🐓

Lisa @tuexplorer1.bsky.social · Mar 4

Beautiful Enypniastes. @schmidtocean.bsky.social dive 799 #SouthSandwichIslands #MarineLife

Elin Thomas @elinthom.bsky.social · Mar 4

We're currently diving at Montagu Bank #SouthSandwichIslands 🪸 with @oceancensus.bsky.social & @schmidtocean.bsky.social

Watch the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/FaqIL4n...

South Montagu Bank | SOI Divestream 799

YouTube video by Schmidt Ocean

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Elin Thomas @elinthom.bsky.social · Feb 26

Very lucky to be part of this expedition to the #SouthSandwichIslands with @oceancensus.bsky.social & @schmidtocean.bsky.social 🌊❄️

Follow along for species discovery, mapping and more!

Ocean Census @oceancensus.bsky.social · Feb 24

📣 We are thrilled to announce that the #SouthSandwichIslands expedition with Schmidt Ocean Institute and GoSouth is underway!

Find out more on our expedition webpage and follow along for updates. oceancensus.org/expeditions/...

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Dr Craig R McClain @drcraigmc.bsky.social · Feb 25

Today I know I need to post some more cool deep-sea science but am feeling very resistant today. The best I can do is combine the two. A thread.

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · Dec 6

It’s interesting that the emojis show the earth from three angles 🌎 🌍 🌏 but not the fourth.

Though 🔵 is a fair approximation of what it would look like.

People underestimate the Pacific.

A picture of the earth showing the pacific ocean. You can see hawaii and New Zealand. Also the edge of antarctica, australia, and north and south america...but barely.

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Livestream Oceanographic @livestreamocean.bsky.social · Jan 21

@schmidtocean.bsky.social is live with dive 778! #AntarcticClimateConnections #MarineLife
www.youtube.com/live/DcQYeCg...

Antarctica | SOI Divestream 778

YouTube video by Schmidt Ocean

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Jan 19

Just making sure that everyone is aware of this crab that NOAA scientists found

Photo of a small crab from NOAA’s social media. It’s covered in spikes

Reposted by Elin Thomas

Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative @deepstewardship.bsky.social · Jan 14

Come visit our poster at #17DSBS to learn about the story behind the amazing artwork that was created for DOSI by Tanya Young 🎨

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