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IUCN SSC Marine Conservation Committee -on BlueSky

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IUCN SSC MCC - Supporting, enhancing & mobilising expertise in
marine species conservation for a better future.
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Wetland habitats support a rich diversity of life, but 35% of the world’s #wetlands have disappeared in the last 50 years. Wetland restoration not only increases #biodiversity but their ability to produce ecosystem services for the benefit of people. #ForWetlands

Wetland habitats support a rich diversity of life, but 35% of the world’s #wetlands have disappeared in the last 50 years.

Wetland restoration not only increases #biodiversity but their ability to produce ecosystem services for the benefit of people.

#ForWetlands
Global Fishing Watch (@globalfishwatch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 BREAKING! #GlobalFishingWatch, emLab UC Santa Barbara and Climate TRACE undertake first-ever pilot study to map the emissions of all large industrial vessels operating at sea. The analysis covered the activity of more than half a million vessels from 2016-2023. Here's what we found.

🚨 BREAKING! #GlobalFishingWatch, <a href="/emLabUCSB/">emLab UC Santa Barbara</a> and <a href="/ClimateTRACE/">Climate TRACE</a> undertake first-ever pilot study to map the emissions of all large industrial vessels operating at sea.

The analysis covered the activity of more than half a million vessels from 2016-2023. Here's what we found.
Project Seahorse (@projectseahorse) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌊 This #CitiSciMonth, we’re celebrating #iSeahorse! See a seahorse? Report it on iSeahorse.org (via iNaturalist) to help scientists protect them and their habitats. 🔎 Spot → 📷 Snap → 💻 Share. It’s that simple! #CitizenScience #SavingSeahorses #iSeahorse

🌊 This #CitiSciMonth, we’re celebrating #iSeahorse! See a seahorse? Report it on iSeahorse.org (via iNaturalist) to help scientists protect them and their habitats.
🔎 Spot → 📷 Snap → 💻 Share. It’s that simple!

#CitizenScience #SavingSeahorses #iSeahorse
Global Center for Species Survival (@protectspecies) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A conservation win to help save African penguins from extinction. @protectspecies talks with IUCN Penguin SG about a hard-fought legal victory to expand protected habitat. Learn about threats & what can be done to ensure African penguin survival. 🐧🌍🧪 indianapoliszoo.com/gcss/blog/prot…

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As ocean governance grows more complex, collective action—rooted in transparency—is critical. #GlobalFishingWatch is working around the world to engage governments and help drive meaningful action for a sustainable ocean future. Learn how. 👉 bit.ly/4kfiXvM

As ocean governance grows more complex, collective action—rooted in transparency—is critical.

#GlobalFishingWatch is working around the world to engage governments and help drive meaningful action for a sustainable ocean future. Learn how. 👉 bit.ly/4kfiXvM
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This #CitiSciMonth make your seahorse sightings count! 🔎 Spot a seahorse, 📷 Snap a photo and 💻 Share it with the #iSeahorse Project on #iNaturalist to help our scientists better protect these quirky fishes and their seas! youtube.com/shorts/YfGclZg… #SavingSeahorses

IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group (@iucnshark) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Turning Science into Action: Explore the key policy measures that can ensure a sustainable future for sharks, rays, and chimaeras. See more in our FAQs page (iucnssg.org/faq.html) #shark #ray #chimaera #conservation #ocean #research #WeAreSSC CITES Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)

Turning Science into Action: Explore the key policy measures that can ensure a sustainable future for sharks, rays, and chimaeras.

See more in our FAQs page (iucnssg.org/faq.html)

#shark #ray #chimaera #conservation #ocean #research #WeAreSSC <a href="/CITES/">CITES</a> <a href="/BonnConvention/">Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)</a>
Convention on Wetlands (@ramsarconv) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌎 The Pantanal is considered the largest periodically flooded area of the American continent. By taking thorough and widespread action to ensure the health of this precious biome we can protect wildlife, support communities and secure climate mitigation. #WetlandsWednesday

🌎 The Pantanal is considered the largest periodically flooded area of the American continent. By taking thorough and widespread action to ensure the health of this precious biome we can protect wildlife, support communities and secure climate mitigation.  

#WetlandsWednesday
IUCN SSC Marine Conservation Committee -on BlueSky (@sscmarine) 's Twitter Profile Photo

One of the #WMBD2025 Ambassador Birds is the Red Knot - a shorebird that travels looooong distances, moving between wetlands, coastal areas, & marshes from the Canadian Arctic all the way to Tierra del Fuego in South America, incl. the Caribbean !

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The new UN University - EHS #InterconnectedRisks report highlights 5 transformative changes for a thriving future: ♻️ Rethink waste 🌿 Realign with nature 🤔 Reconsider responsibility 🌟 Reimagine the future 💎 Redefine value Find out more: interconnectedrisks.org #UNUat50

The new <a href="/UNUEHS/">UN University - EHS</a> #InterconnectedRisks report highlights 5 transformative changes for a thriving future:

♻️ Rethink waste
🌿 Realign with nature
🤔 Reconsider responsibility
🌟 Reimagine the future
💎 Redefine value

Find out more: interconnectedrisks.org

#UNUat50
IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group (@iucnshark) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Measuring Risk: Learn about the scientific process behind the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Assessments to evaluate the conservation status of sharks, rays, and chimaeras—and why it matters. See more in our FAQs page (iucnssg.org/faq.html) IUCN Red List #shark #ray

Measuring Risk: Learn about the scientific process behind the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Assessments to evaluate the conservation status of sharks, rays, and chimaeras—and why it matters.

See more in our FAQs page (iucnssg.org/faq.html)

<a href="/IUCNRedList/">IUCN Red List</a> #shark #ray
IUCN Seahorse (@iucnseahorse) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.” — Sir David Attenborough. Ocean with #DavidAttenborough (out May 8) spotlights the devastating impact of bottom trawling Read more: bbc.com/news/articles/…

Global Fishing Watch (@globalfishwatch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌊 Now Open! Apply for our Open Ocean Research Grant Program! 🌍 Up to $10k for individuals & $20k for teams using Global Fishing Watch data to improve ocean governance. Researchers & small teams welcome! 🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/open-ocean-res… #OpenOceanResearch

🌊 Now Open! Apply for our Open Ocean Research Grant Program! 🌍

Up to $10k for individuals &amp; $20k for teams using Global Fishing Watch data to improve ocean governance. Researchers &amp; small teams welcome!

🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/open-ocean-res… 

#OpenOceanResearch
IUCN Species Survival Commission (@iucnssc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢 Announcement! The IUCN SCC, in partnership with the Wilder Institute, has established the first Centre for Species Survival in Canada. The CSS Human Dimensions will address critical social and cultural aspects of conservation. Read more: tinyurl.com/yd9wmtzm IUCN SULi

📢 Announcement!
The IUCN SCC, in partnership with the <a href="/WilderInstitute/">Wilder Institute</a>, has established the first Centre for Species Survival in Canada. The CSS Human Dimensions will address  critical social and cultural aspects of conservation. Read more: tinyurl.com/yd9wmtzm
<a href="/IUCNSULi/">IUCN SULi</a>
Global Center for Species Survival (@protectspecies) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From nature, “How researchers can work fairly with Indigenous and local knowledge: scientists around the world are recognizing that their research method isn’t the only way.” 🌍🧪 nature.com/articles/d4158…

Global Fishing Watch (@globalfishwatch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌊 The Open Ocean Research Grant program is now open! 🔹 Grants up to $20k USD 🔹 Global applicants welcome - with priority for projects based in specific countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America & the Pacific 🔹 Use open-access data to advance transparency and

🌊 The Open Ocean Research Grant program is now open!

🔹 Grants up to $20k USD
🔹 Global applicants welcome - with priority for projects based in specific countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America &amp; the Pacific
🔹 Use open-access data to advance transparency and
Global Center for Species Survival (@protectspecies) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From our partners at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), “New global assessment reveals hope for marine turtles, highlights urgent need for continued action.” 🌍🧪🐢 iucn.org/news/202504/ne…

Global Center for Species Survival (@protectspecies) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're in Nice, France as marine scientists & policymakers gather for the United Nations One Ocean Science Congress to address threats facing our shared ocean. Global Center Marine Coordinator Coralie Palmer presents today on the cost of bycatch & what can be done to reduce harm. #OOSC2025

We're in Nice, France as marine scientists &amp; policymakers gather for the <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> One Ocean Science Congress to address threats facing our shared ocean. Global Center Marine Coordinator Coralie Palmer presents today on the cost of bycatch &amp; what can be done to reduce harm. #OOSC2025