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Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.) @eiui.bsky.social · 1h

#Fisheries management is data-dependent, but #historical perspectives are often lacking. With #Mexico as a case study, Martinez-Candelas et al. studied use of historical data by fisheries #decision-makers & found existing data were not used but diverse ways they could be used doi.org/10.1016/j.oc...

Title, authors’ names, abstract, and keywords from a paper about use of historical data in fisheries management based on a case study in Mexico

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Environmental Politics @environmentalpol.bsky.social · 1d

A turning point in global biodiversity governance?

New Brief Report from @frabitz.bsky.social, @simonbeaudoin.bsky.social, Theresa Jedd, Ina Lehmann, Christian Prip, Guilherme de Queiroz-Stein & @etsioumani.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1080/0964...

ABSTRACT
In the context of an intensifying global biodiversity crisis, we provide a critical assessment of political and institutional developments in global biodiversity governance between 2022 and 2025. We note that in this period, global biodiversity governance is generating sustained political momentum and institutional innovation consistent with transformative types of change that are needed to mitigate biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation. We conclude that recent developments in global biodiversity governance contrast markedly with developments in other areas of global environmental governance, and that the adoption of the 2022 Global Biodiversity Framework has likely acted as a catalyst for increased ambition and institutional innovation.

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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · 21h

Here are some things to look forward to this October!

1. The SeaWilding Conference, Spain's first large-scale interdisciplinary conference d key stakeholders in ocean conservation and restoration come together to drive transformative development.
Register Here: www.seawilding2025.org/en

SeaWilding Conference 2025

Spain's first marine rewilding conference. Experts and stakeholders unite for ocean restoration and conservation advances. Barcelona, October 23-25, 2025.

www.seawilding2025.org

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British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Don't miss our free, online Open and Engaged Conference 2025, as part of #InternationaOpenAccessWeek.

This year we're exploring the power, ethics, and responsibility embedded in how cultural heritage is created, shared, and preserved.

Register for free: bit.ly/BLEngagedCon...

A collage of images including a person with headphones on working at a desk, a person weaving straw together and someone in a lab holding a bottle. A open padlock graphic is laid over each image and text reads Open and Engaged 2025. Who owns our knowledge? Monday 20th, Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd October, online conference..

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Unai Pascual @upascual.bsky.social · 1d

Towards a relational biodiversity economics (following the steps of ecological, feminist and other heterodox/critical economic thinking). Our new paper is out.
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

PNAS

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...

www.pnas.org

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Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.) @eiui.bsky.social · 1d

The #coast is a public good, but #public #access is increasingly a #barrier in Atlantic Canada. Manuel et al. provide a summary report of a workshop held at the 2025 Coastal Zone Canada conference. The report discusses access challenges and next steps, eg, a 2026 symposium hdl.handle.net/10222/85448

Cover image of a report about a workshop on coastal access presented at the 2025 Coastal Zone Canada conference, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 9-11 June 2025

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 3d

The ocean gives us food, oxygen, livelihoods, and climate regulation.
But it’s under threat from overfishing, climate change, pollution, and habitat loss.

When our ocean is in crisis, so are we.
Protecting it means protecting life itself.

Learn more: www.unep.org/explore-topi...

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 1d

🚨 @ipbes.net #NexusAssessment reveals the urgent need for integrated action to address 5 interconnected global crises: biodiversity loss, climate change, food, health & water. 🌍

🔗 Read more from ecotact: eco-act.com/blog/ipbes-n...

Biodiversity loss: IPBES Nexus Assessment Report calls for integrated action to address five global crises | EcoAct

EcoAct’s team of biodiversity and nature experts review the key takeaways from the latest IPBES Nexus Assessment Report.

eco-act.com

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Oceana @oceana.bsky.social · 4d

#FUNFACT: Humans have only seen just 0.001% of the deep sea – meaning it is almost entirely unexplored.

But deep-sea mining could cause irreversible harm to this mysterious, fragile world.

Learn what’s at stake 👉 https://oceana.ly/487nQUi

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Eos @eos.org · 3d

Good news: A new study suggests that bans and fees on plastic bags are successful in reducing the number of plastic bags that end up on beaches.

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Read more in our October issue: bit.ly/Eos-Oct2025

Policy Success: Fees and Bans on Plastic Bags Reduce Beach Trash - Eos

Regardless of the patchwork of regulations aimed at limiting plastic bag use in the United States, new research indicates that such legislation does, indeed, limit the number of plastic bags found on…

eos.org

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Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.) @eiui.bsky.social · 2d

Global efforts to stem #biodiversity loss have failed repeatedly. Drawing on the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment Report, @annelarigauderie.bsky.social et al. explain why past efforts failed, outline 5 key strategies to address this issue, & highlight roles for everyone doi.org/10.1371/jour...

Title, authors’ names, and first page of a perspective paper about biodiversity loss and the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment

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UNEP-WCMC @unepwcmc.bsky.social · 4d

Communities living close to nature have a mental map. And transforming this mental map into tangible, visible and shareable data for ecosystem and biodiversity assessment through GIS system is extremely vital. 🌐🌿

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Oceana UK @oceanauk.bsky.social · 3d

🌍 Climate change is threatening migratory species across the board, warns a new report

🐋 Migratory ocean wildlife (like humpback whales and some turtle, shark, and fish species) face shrinking habitats and shifting ranges due to warming seas

https://bit.ly/3IGHCM6

Climate change is threatening all of the ocean's migratory species - Oceanographic

A report from the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species warns that all migratory species are being impacted by climate change.

bit.ly

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European Science Communication Institute @esci.eu · 7d

Science communication isn’t a script, it’s a conversation. 🗣️

From COVID lessons to AI challenges, researchers stress empathy, openness & trust to rebuild dialogue between science and society.

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Science communication is a conversation, not a script

On 23 January 2020, reports became reality as the first COVID-19 case was detected in Australia. It was a grim foreshadowing of further disaster for a nation experiencing its most intense and catastrophic bushfire season, known as the Black Summer.

phys.org

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John Fellowes @jrf66.bsky.social · 6d

Implementing the The Values Assessment (VA) of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)" ecologyandsociety.org/vol30/iss3/a...

Ecology & Society: Biocultural ethics and Earth stewardship: a novel integration to revitalize multiple values of nature

The Values Assessment (VA) of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) highlights that contemporary political decisions prioritize economic values o...

ecologyandsociety.org

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Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.) @eiui.bsky.social · 5d

Pairing #Indigenous ways of knowing with science is known "for its ability to bring new tools, data & perspectives into #marine management” state @rachaelcadman.bsky.social et al. They illustrate this approach with #calendars that can be used to inform environmental #policies doi.org/10.1139/as-2...

Title, authors’ names, abstract, and keywords from a paper about applications of calendars expressing Inuit experience and relationship to seasonality in Inuit Nunangat

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Scientific Advice Mechanism @euscienceadvice.bsky.social · 7d

How can research projects make a real impact on policy?

The European Research Executive Agency has released a practical guide on writing effective policy briefs: short, clear documents that turn evidence into actionable recommendations.

Read the full guide here:
scadv.eu/rodMxEU

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Michela Massimi @michelamassimi.bsky.social · 15d

Our special issue of Marine Policy on coastal communities and their local knowledges is now out. You can read our introductory essay below. Many thanks to my wonderful colleagues Abbe Brown and Marcel Jaspars for the collaboration and to the Royal Society of Edinburgh for support.

What role for local knowledge in ocean governance?

www.sciencedirect.com

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Journal of Applied Ecology @jappliedecology.bsky.social · 6d

We're thrilled to announce our first-ever webinar!

@hollietree.bsky.social & @pettorelli.bsky.social will be joining us to discuss how Integrated Nature-Climate Action can strengthen policy responses to biodiversity loss & climate change 🌍🧪

Learn more & register for free here 👇
bit.ly/4mJGwx2

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Ocean Networks Canada @oceannetworks.ca · 5d

1/🧊 ONC is partnering to support the global delivery of research data from the first all-Canadian led scientific expedition to the Southern Ocean.

The data will soon be available on ONC’s data portal, Oceans 3.0 and partners’ platforms.

Full story 🔗 bit.ly/4n7CvmA

🧪 🌊#KnowTheOcean #CDNsci

A yellow oceanographic instrument floating on calm Antarctic waters, with glaciers in the background under an overcast sky.

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Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.) @eiui.bsky.social · 6d

#Ocean literacy is “central in raising awareness & promoting behavioural changes across society” write @drangelborja.bsky.social et al. In this paper they emphasize the role of effective science #communication through multiple channels to support marine #policy & conservation doi.org/10.3389/fcom...

Title, authors’ names, abstract, and keywords from a paper about effectively communicating marine science to promote public understanding and inform policy- and decision-making

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Nature @nature.com.web.brid.gy · 7d

Trust in the sea-bed mining authority is fragile — here’s how to change that

Nature, Published online: 30 September 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03145-x The authority created to safeguard the ocean floor now leans towards licensing its exploitation. Here’s how to reset the balance.

www.nature.com

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LifeWatch Belgium @lifewatchbelgium.bsky.social · 7d

VLIZ launches SoundLib: an open database of North Sea underwater sounds, supported by @lifewatchvliz.bsky.social.
The platform helps science, policy, and society understand how noise impacts marine ecosystems.
👉Read more: shorturl.at/rHrvs

#underwaternoise

@vliz.be

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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 8d

Bridging the gaps to save British Columbia’s #salmon. Dr. Sara Cannon @surlyscientist.bsky.social says “#Indigenous stewardship needs to be recognized and supported, giving First Nations and local communities clear decision making authority.”
oceans.ubc.ca/2025/09/29/b...

Photo: Solana Pasqual. Bridging the gaps to save British Columbia’s #salmon. Dr. Sara Cannon @surlyscientist.bsky.social says “#Indigenous stewardship needs to be recognized and supported, giving First Nations and local communities clear decision making authority.”
https://oceans.ubc.ca/2025/09/29/bridging-the-gaps-to-save-british-columbias-salmon/

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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 7d

On Sept 19, #HighSeasTreaty finally secured the necessary majority to ratify the treaty.

But what is in this treaty?

🧰Area-based management tools
🧬Marine genetic resources
🛳️Capacity building & transfer of marine tech
📊Environmental impact assessments

Find more👉 go.wri.org/high-seas-treaty-bs

After 20 Years, an Agreement to Protect the 'High Seas'

What is the High Seas Treaty? Learn how this landmark UN agreement protects marine biodiversity and ecosystems in international waters and equitably shares ocean resources.

go.wri.org

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