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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · 1d

2. Submit your abstract for the Mid-Atlantic Marine Debris Summit by 7th October 2025
www.midatlanticocean.org/ocean-planni...

2025 Marine Debris Summit - Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO)

www.midatlanticocean.org

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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · 1d

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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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · 3d

Blue Action Fund @blueactionfund.org · 8d

If you want to make a difference in the marine world 🌊🪸🐟... We are looking for a programme assistant (part time) based in in Berlin #OceanOptimism. ogy.de/6jtx

Programme Assistant (m/f/x) - part time

BLUE ACTION FUND is searching for a:Programme AssistantREPORTS TO: Executive DirectorLOCATION: BerlinSALARY: CompetitiveCLOSING DATE: 2 November 2025START DATE: As soon as possibleCONTRACT: Part time ...

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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · 5d

Great milestone indeed! but now we must get to work.

Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · 9d

Call for Abstracts for the 16th International Coral Reef Symposium, taking place in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, 19–24th July 2026.

Submission Deadline: December 1, 2025

www.icrs2026.nz/call-for-abs...

Call for abstracts

www.icrs2026.nz

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IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group @iucnshark.bsky.social · 11d

We would like to invite you to submit written contributions to Shark News – the official IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group magazine.

The deadline for submission of contributions for the January 2026 issue (#13) is December 1, 2025.

#shark #ray #chimaera #sharknews #newsletter #magazine

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Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative @deepstewardship.bsky.social · 15d

🌊 Big news for the ocean 🌊
The #BBNJ Agreement has reached 60 ratifications triggering entry into force in Jan 2026! A huge milestone, but more work lies ahead, building institutions, rules & financing to protect biodiversity.
Learn more about the work of DOSI and the BBNJ: buff.ly/VDjrs6u

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

🌊 Have you heard the news that the BBNJ Agreement entering into force in January 2026?

▶️ In case you're wondering what this means for the #DeepSea watch our video on the #BBNJ Agreement buff.ly/BXEYZd9

💡 Learn more about the work of DOSI and the BBNJ here: buff.ly/VDjrs6u

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

The landmark BBNJ Agreement, adopted in June 2023, provides an opportunity to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. The BBNJ Agreement is…

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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · 13d

Today we mark #WorldMaritimeDay by remembering our obligation to protect the ocean. More than 80% of global trade is supported by maritime transport and the ocean plays a key role in climate regulation, is a source of livelihood for many communities and is home to a variety of biodiversity.

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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · 13d

Congratulations Gabon, The Philippines, Kenya, Ireland, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Madagascar for ratifying The #BBNJ Agreement/ #HighSeasTreaty.

Image Credits: @highseasalliance.bsky.social

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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · 14d

On 15 September, WTO members celebrated the entry into force of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which commits members to curbing billions of dollars in annual spending on the most harmful subsidies that contribute to the depletion of marine fish stocks.

www.wto.org/english/news...

WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force

At a special General Council meeting on 15 September, WTO members celebrated the entry into force of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which commits members to curbing billions of dollars in a...

www.wto.org

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Tracy Kadessa @tracykadessa.bsky.social · 18d

👏👏👏 💃💃💃 We made it!
#HighSeasTreaty finally meets the threshold for its entry into force. The treaty becomes effective after 120 days of the 60th ratification. So in January the #BBNJ Agreement goes live!
#RaceForRatification

highseasalliance.org/2025/09/19/h...

HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION: 60th ratification triggers entry into force of High Seas Treaty - High Seas Alliance

19 September 2025. Following the deposit of ratification instruments by four new countries this week at the United Nations–Sri Lanka, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone and Morocco- the High...

highseasalliance.org

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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · 17d

The #BBNJ Agreement finally hit 60 ratifications which is the required threshold for its entry into force!
news.un.org/en/story/202...

UN ‘high seas’ treaty clears ratification threshold, to enter into force in January

A landmark UN treaty to safeguard marine biodiversity on the high seas has now met the required 60 ratifications for entry into force, clearing the way for it to take effect in January 2026.

news.un.org

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · Aug 27

Lakes are essential to life. They hold most of the world’s freshwater, but are degrading faster than any other ecosystem.

On today’s first-ever #WorldLakeDay, check the #GenerationRestoration Lakes Portal & learn how you can help bring lakes back to life: www.decadeonrestoration.org/take-action-...

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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · Aug 22

The BBNJ Agreement/ #HighSeasTreaty will enter into force once ratified by 60 countries. So far, the treaty has 52 ratifications with only 8 more to go.
#RaceForRatification

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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · Aug 22

To ensure implementation, The BBNJ Preparatory Commission (#BBNJPrepCom) was established by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to lay the groundwork for the Treaty’s entry into force. At the moment, the 2nd Preparatory commission is going on in New York.

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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · Aug 22

In June 2023, a landmark international legal agreement under United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to safeguard marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (high seas), was adopted by States. #BBNJ

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California Ocean Protection Council @opc-california.bsky.social · Aug 7

📢 We’re hiring! Join OPC as our next Tribal Affairs and Community Engagement Specialist and help ensure California’s coast and ocean programs reflect the voices, priorities, and needs of tribes and coastal communities.

🗓 Apply by August 27, 2025

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/OPC-TCES

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marineplanebmsp.bsky.social @marineplanebmsp.bsky.social · Jul 10

🚨🗓️🚨 The MarinePlan Final Event is now open for registration!

Join us online to learn about MarinePlan's improved transdisciplinary approach to EB-MSP and conservation in European seas.

Register here: thuenen.webex.com/webappng/sit...

Agenda is available on our website:
www.marineplan.eu

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Stacy Jupiter @stacyjupiter.bsky.social · Jul 30

** Exciting postdoc opportunity in community-based fisheries co-management **

Come work with Patrick Smallhorn-West at JCU & me at WCS to understand patterns of co-management governance and link these to social and ecological outcomes.

Full job description here: careers.jcu.edu.au/jobs/postdoc...

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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · Jul 25

On 25th July 2015, The African Union launched the African day of seas and oceans to raise awareness on the importance of Africa's marine and coastal environments and the key role the oceans and seas play in promoting sustainable development and climate resilience.

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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · Jul 23

The UN’s principal judicial body ruled that States have an obligation to protect the environment from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and act with due diligence and cooperation to fulfill this obligation.

Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · Jul 23

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has today delivered a key advisory opinion on States' Obligation to address Climate Change.
news.un.org/en/story/202...

World Court issues advisory opinion on climate change

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague, Netherlands, issued its advisory opinion on the obligations of states in respect of climate change, read out by the President of the Court, Judge...

news.un.org

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Ocean Policy Collective @oceanpolicycol.bsky.social · Jul 17

Are you in Kingston, Jamaica for #ISA30 (International Seabed Authority's 30th Session)?
Join @deepstewardship.bsky.social for the screening of the new deep-sea film, How Deep is Your Love

Location: Courtyard Hotel by Marriott

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Wildlife Justice Commission @wildlifejustice.bsky.social · Jul 14

📢 At the recent UN Ocean Conference #UNOC, we urged global leaders to formally recognise marine species trafficking as serious organised crime, and to embed criminal justice approaches into global ocean governance.

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