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Communications INC @commsinc.bsky.social · 7d

Today we say farewell to Jane Goodall.

Her legacy reminds us that science & story must walk hand in hand, and that hope & action are inseparable.

We draw inspiration from her example and the way she showed the world that communication can spark compassion, courage, & change.

🙏 TY #JaneGoodall

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Domino Albert 🌊 @dominocean.bsky.social · 19d

🌊 Proud team moment: the #HighSeasTreaty has reached 60 ratifications, triggering entry into force.

The first legally binding agreement to protect biodiversity in the High Seas is becoming reality.

Now the work continues: from 60 → global ratification.

#BBNJ @highseasalliance.bsky.social

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Domino Albert 🌊 @dominocean.bsky.social · 20d

A night to remember at Kanaloa House for #OPY2025 🌊

From conservation to adventure, fine art to human connection, the breadth of ocean photography on display was extraordinary.

#OceanPhotography #OceanComms @oceanographicmag.bsky.social

Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 Finalists - Family Photo

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Communications INC @commsinc.bsky.social · 20d

New guide: Monitoring and Evaluation for Effective Ocean Communication

M&E helps ocean communicators understand impact, improve strategy & show what’s working. But it can be difficult to know where to start.

This new practical resource is here to help:
communicationsinc.co.uk/ocean_isu_bl...

Monitoring and Evaluation for Effective Ocean Communication

This resource provides a clear practical way to approach M&E, which is vital for understanding impact, improving strategy and demonstrating what’s working.

communicationsinc.co.uk

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · Sep 6

🚨New paper! Can #AI speed up #MarineMonitoring? Using 2,500+ benthic images from the Aegean, we found #CoralNet automated annotations matched expert assessments 87% of the time—promising scalable, cost-effective reef monitoring 🌊🤖
#MarineEcology @nemo-tools.bsky.social
www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13...

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Aug 31

Scientists warn ocean-based climate fixes lack rules and oversight

A growing number of oceans-based solutions to the climate crisis have been tried or devised in recent years, thanks largely to an influx of funding. These range from replanting lost mangroves, to…

news.mongabay.com

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Domino Albert 🌊 @dominocean.bsky.social · Aug 31

🗓️ 7th Sept 🌒 The second total lunar eclipse of 2025 will be visible from numerous locations around the globe and requires no specialist viewing equipment.

Search where the eclipse is visible: www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/f...

#astronomy #eclipse #science
#lunareclipse #moon

📷 Zoltan Tasi

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

Climate change is driving fish stocks from countries’ waters to the high seas: Study

Fish and other marine organisms, though deeply affected by human activities, don’t respect human borders. The ranges of many commercially important species in fact straddle the borders of countries’…

news.mongabay.com

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Domino Albert 🌊 @dominocean.bsky.social · Aug 30

Happy 90th to the incredible #SylviaEarle 🐳

Her deep dives and even deeper storytelling have inspired so many ocean communicators and divers.

Always generous, always full of energy, even with a queue of selfie requests! 💙

#OceanComms #HopeSpots #SaveOurOcean @missionblue.bsky.social

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Aug 29

Research posts on Bluesky are more original — and get better engagement

Bluesky posts about science garner more likes and reposts than similar ones on X.

www.nature.com

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IPSO - International Programme on the State of the Ocean @oceanipso.bsky.social · Aug 30

Happy #WhaleSharkDay!🐋🦈

Despite being the biggest fish in the ocean, whale sharks are gentle giants and look nothing like their relatives.

Learn more about these fascinating creatures and the threats they face: buff.ly/au909pa.
@iucnshark.bsky.social #SharkConservation
📷 Jeremiah Del Mar/Unsplash

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Communications INC @commsinc.bsky.social · Aug 1

What drives or blocks people from acting for the ocean?

The new global Ocean & Society Survey, proudly co-led by @commsinc.bsky.social, explores public perceptions to inform better ocean policy & comms.

📘 Full paper: doi.org/10.17645/oas...
🔎 Survey: oceanliteracyresearch.com/ocean-and-so...

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Communications INC @commsinc.bsky.social · Aug 11

Need ocean visuals for your next campaign or class?

The new Open Planet Studios Ocean Collection offers free access to stunning footage, including scenes from OCEAN with David Attenborough, to support powerful storytelling.

🌊 openplanet.org/news/ocean-c...

#OceanStorytelling #OpenPlanet

Open Planet launches new ocean collection

Open Planet has released thousands of cinematic clips for education and impact storytelling, including world-class footage captured by Open Planet Studios and Silverback Films during the filming of Oc...

openplanet.org

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Andrew D Thaler @drandrewthaler.bsky.social · Aug 11

Good look at the nuts and bolts of how the Pulitzer Center team did their messaging analysis on The Metal's Company PR Pivot.

I did some of the background research for the Greenpeace report that came to the same conclusion.

How We Analyzed The Metals Company’s Public Messaging on Deep-Sea Mining

The Metals Company (TMC), headquartered in Canada, has been aggressively pushing to launch deep-sea mining in international waters despite the absence of regulations. Other companies and pro-mining...

pulitzercenter.org

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Communications INC @commsinc.bsky.social · Aug 19

New resources for ocean communicators! We’ve launched 3 practical guides on social media listening:

📊 Creating listening reports
🛠️ Choosing the right tool
🧠 Mastering search queries

Plus, watch our free training webinar. Explore here
👉 communicationsinc.co.uk/ocean_isu_bl...
#OceanComms

Promotional graphic for new Social Media Listening Resources, featuring a list of guides on creating reports, selecting providers, and crafting queries, with a stylized illustration of a megaphone and sound waves.

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Communications INC @commsinc.bsky.social · Aug 28

For over 20 years, the passionate team at @commsinc.bsky.social has been driving impact for ocean conservation, creating strategic campaigns that deliver real change. 🌊

Our core values drive our work and our impact.

Meet the team behind our work: communicationsinc.co.uk/who-we-are/

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Domino Albert 🌊 @dominocean.bsky.social · Aug 30

The stripes represent the dramatic decline in marine biodiversity since 1970. Unless we reverse the trend, we will lose even more life in our ocean – with disastrous consequences for the health of the ocean and, by implication, the entire planet and ourselves. www.naturepositive.org/news/blog/oc...

Ocean positive: a call to action for marine life to thrive - Nature Positive

www.naturepositive.org

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IPSO - International Programme on the State of the Ocean @oceanipso.bsky.social · Aug 11

Happy #WorldKrillDay! 🦐
Antarctic krill act as a giant conveyor belt, constantly moving carbon down from the water’s surface by eating carbon-capturing algae, then dropping carbon-filled poop at the bottom of the ocean. Today we celebrate this tiny but mighty crustacean! @antarcticasouth.bsky.social

Graphic showing Antarctic krill and its role in the climate crisis.

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Aug 3

ICYMI: I wrote about this year's shark conservation proposals at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, a powerful wildlife conservation meeting.

Please read and share!

@wcs.org @lukedavid301.bsky.social @therevelator.org

therevelator.org/cites-sharks/ 🧪🦑🌎🦈

Can a Powerful International Wildlife Conservation Meeting Help Save Sharks? • The Revelator

Seven proposals at the upcoming Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species conference of the parties would benefit up to 70 species of sharks…if they pass.

therevelator.org

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Oceana UK @oceanauk.bsky.social · Aug 4

🚨The UK Govt is asking the public to give their thoughts on whether they should extend bottom trawling bans in 41 English protected areas. 🌊 This is our chance! Use your voice to help kick this wasteful, destructive practice out of ocean havens! 👇
only.one/act/uk-mpa-c...

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · Jul 17

TMC is trying to bypass global rules to mine the deep sea for profit, ignoring science, equity & multilateralism. This reckless move threatens the ocean and undermines international law.

World governments must say NO to #DeepSeaMining. Time to act now!
➡️ defendthedeep.org

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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · Jul 17

At #ISBA30, delegates gather in an informal working group on underwater cultural heritage (UCH), to consider matters relating to protecting & safeguarding UCH, both tangible & intangible, and a proposal to create a committee on intangible UCH. #deepseamining #UNCLOS #seabed

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IPSO - International Programme on the State of the Ocean @oceanipso.bsky.social · Jul 18

The deep sea is one of Earth’s least understood ecosystems, home to thousands of species yet to be discovered, and its largest carbon sink.

Deep-sea mining risks causing irreversible damage to this unique biodiversity.

Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/2yDHS32 #DefendTheDeep #ISA30 @deepseaconserve.bsky.social

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OneOcean Flotilla @oceanflotilla.bsky.social · Jul 4

From Nice to Belém: the #BlueNDCChallenge is on. The goal? Get ocean-based solutions into national climate plans.

🎥 In our interview with @ocean-climate.bsky.social Cyrielle Lam, she explains why this matters for ocean communicators. #COP3 #UNOC3
www.oceanprotect.org/2025/06/12/k...

Reflections from UNOC3

Cyrielle Lam, Ocean & Climate Platform, shares her reflections on the atmosphere in Nice and the urgency of turning visibility into action.

www.oceanprotect.org

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OneOcean Flotilla @oceanflotilla.bsky.social · Jul 14

Happy #SharkAwarenessDay!🦈 Sharks play a very important role in helping maintain the delicate balance of marine life.

However, they are in rapid decline and vulnerable to over-exploitation and #overfishing.

Which species is your favourite?
📷 @biminisharkgirl.bsky.social

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