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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · 1d

Join us at #IUCNCongress! 🌍

Oct 11 | Oceania Pavilion | 16:00
Advancing the Blue Park Standard

Oct 12 | IUCN Pavilion | 17:30
Blue Spark Inhambane Bay film + Q&A

Together, we’re building effective #MPAs for a thriving ocean. 💙

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · 1d

Dive into the Ocean’s Twilight Zone at #WCC2025! 🪼

Join us, EDF, and Ocean Conservancy on October 10 (13:00–14:00, The Americas, Room 1) to discuss why the mesopelagic matters, what’s putting it at risk, and how Motion 035 can protect it.

#IUCNCongress #OceanTwilightZone #MarineConservation

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · 7d

🌊 Marine Protection Atlas Monthly Update: September 2025
✅ Fully or highly protected zones: 3.1% of ocean area
📊 43,583,296 km2 of ocean area assessed — roughly the size of Asia
🐬 Explore the full interactive map mpatlas.org

🤝 Want to help us expand our coverage? Email us at: [email protected]

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · 11d

From• @oceanic.global Some of the most powerful climate solutions begin far from the spotlight, but rather at the edges of our planet and our imagination 🌎✨

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🌊Markus Knigge🐟 @oceanknigge.bsky.social · 17d

Wondering where to find a 🌊 #30by30 trump card game... I Imagine categories, like:
🌊km²
🌊level of protection
🌊stage of establishment
🌊coverage of critical ecosystem
🌊# of visitors
Paging @savingoceans.bsky.social @taotaotasi.bsky.social @schorstmeyer.bsky.social @commsinc.bsky.social

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · 14d

Marine Conservation Institute, in partnership with The Ocean Conservancy and the Environmental Defense Fund, submitted a motion to the International Union on the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 2025 World Conservation Congress.

Learn more: marine-conservation.org/ocean-twilig...

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · 21d

The High Seas Treaty is ratified! Read our full article here: marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/...

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · 29d

Our President, Dr. Lance Morgan, joined by First Officer of the Beach and Sea Otter Ambassador Guinness, were excited to attend our friends @seaottersavvy.bsky.social event at Doran Beach last weekend.

We’re looking forward to more fun at Sea Otter Awareness Week September 21-27, 2025!

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Sep 7

Our 2025 Impact Report is here!

Updates on our ever growing network of
hashtag
#BlueParks

A look at our Marine Protection Atlas or
hashtag
#MPAtlas

And so much more!

Read the entire 2024-2025 Impact Report, here:

marine-conservation.org/wp-content/u...

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Sep 5

IUCN Motion 035: Protection of Mesopelagic Ecosystem Integrity

To be voted on at the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, October 9-15, 2025

Check out our website to learn how YOU can support Motion 035: marine-conservation.org/ocean-twilig...

Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Sep 3

🌊 Marine Protection Atlas Update: August 2025

Explore the full interactive map at mpatlas.org

New Country Level Assessment
Find the data here: mpatlas.org/countries/IRL/

Read our blog about MPAs in Ireland here: marine-conservation.org/on-the-tide/...

🤝Email us at: [email protected]

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Aug 30

Happy Birthday to Her Deepness, Dr. Sylvia Earle! We are proud to have a long history working alongside Sylvia and Mission Blue, and we are proud to champion Hope Spots and the California Seamounts!

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Aug 30

It's #NationalWhaleSharkDay and Our #BlueParks

Apo Reef

Cordillera de Coiba

Kisite Mpunguti

Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary

Misool Private Marine Reserve

Isla del Coco

Jardines de la Reina

Revillagigedo

Raja Ampat Islands

Are all home to #whalesharks

marine-conservation.org/blueparks/

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Aug 30

Happy international whale shark day!

Whale sharks are absolutely unequivocally sharks, and are absolutely not whales. And they’re not half shark half whales.

While I have you, they’re predators. Eating lots of tiny animals is still eating animals!

a whale shark is swimming in the ocean with its mouth open and the words thank you written below it .

ALT: a whale shark is swimming in the ocean with its mouth open and the words thank you written below it .

media.tenor.com

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · Aug 28

Seamounts are vast underwater mountains, home to deep-sea corals, sharks, whales & fish. They’re biodiversity hotspots but destructive bottom trawling puts them at risk of irreversible damage.

#ProtectSeamounts
@wwf-australia.bsky.social
@bluemarinef.bsky.social
@savingoceans.bsky.social
@nrdc.org

An informative graphic by NOAA Ocean Exploration highlighting seamounts as underwater mountains rich in diverse life forms, emphasizing their role in a healthy and resilient ocean.

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Aug 28

With our friends at Deep Sea Conservation Coalition - Seamounts are underwater mountains teeming with life — from deep-sea corals to sharks, whales, and fish. They’re biodiversity hotspots, but destructive bottom trawling is tearing them apart.

marine-conservation.org/californias-...

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's #NationalDogDay, and today we're reminded why protecting our wild ocean places is so critical. So we're saying a big thanks to our pups, and thank you for supporting what we do!

Featured left to right: Clover, Cubert, Dolton, Willa, Guinness, and Loki

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Aug 26

This is the last week to submit nominations for the 2026 Blue Park Awards! Nominations are open until September 1st, 2025.

Get more info on submitting nominations at our website: marine-conservation.org/blueparks/no...

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Aug 21

The Ocean as the Final Judge

We can destroy the ocean,
not in a single storm,
but in many careless acts

Every net that strips life from its depths,
every pipe that leaks poison,
every policy that treats the sea as a dumping ground

The verdict is simple:
Protect it, or lose the world it sustains

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Aug 16

On #nationalstingrayday we are reminded how critical #BlueParks are in providing safe habitats for marine life to thrive.

Nominations for the 2026 Blue Park Awards are open until September 1st! Help us recognize the next cohort of Blue Parks! Find nomination links and resources at lnkd.in/gRsXfWS

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Aug 14

We are currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Blue Park Awards. Nominations received by 1 September 2025 will be reviewed for the 2026 Blue Park Awards. Nominate the next Blue Parks at this link: lnkd.in/gRsXfWS

#BlueParks #BlueParkAwars #OceanConservation #MarineLife

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Aug 13

From FutureSwell

Last week a federal district court ruled that commercial fishing cannot legally continue in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument

Letʻs keep it going, sign Pacific Islands Heritage Coalition’s petition here: linktr.ee/pricoalition

#PIHMNM must remain protected!

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Aug 12

👋 Hi all! Environmental Defense Fund is launching a Solutions Seminar Series on climate challenges and real solutions.

🌊 Join us for a live session with experts on our Motion 035 at the IUCN Congress to help protect it.

🗓️ August 13 | 2pm ET / 7pm BST -

🔗 Register: lnkd.in/ga6PtncT

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Aug 10

Please oppose this egregious idea --Coral Amendment 11 and Shrimp Amendment 12-- by going to lnkd.in/e8-fmrUV and clicking on the box 'Submit Public Comment'. Comments are accepted until Tuesday, August 12th at 5 pm.

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Marine Conservation Institute @savingoceans.bsky.social · Aug 6

Please oppose this egregious idea --Coral Amendment 11 and Shrimp Amendment 12-- by going to lnkd.in/e8-fmrUV and clicking on the box 'Submit Public Comment'. Comments are accepted until Tuesday, August 12th at 5 pm.

www.linkedin.com/pulse/fight-...

Fight for Florida's Oculina Reef

Stop rock shrimp trawlers from destroying the last 10% of deep-sea Oculina coral reefs off the coast of Florida. Oculina reefs are found no where else on Earth.

www.linkedin.com

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