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Our school twinning project between schools in Lowestoft and Ascension Island is encouraging students to expand their #OceanLiteracy! The children learnt about their local #MPA and shared their knowledge with fellow students from across the Atlantic! Ascension Island MPA

Bigeye tuna are found in Atlantic waters & are an important species for #UKOT fisheries. Our specialists support the work of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas to sustainably manage these vital stocks. #WorldTunaDay #ICCAT

This #MigratoryBirdDay we're celebrating Tristan da Cunha. Its Marine Protected Zone is a sanctuary for its populations of #MigratoryBirds breed and thrive. Extractive activities are banned within #MPZ - protecting migratory pathways and food sources. Governor's Office - St Helena, Ascension & Tristan

Marine invasive non-native species are a particular concern for the UKOTs. We recently held a Marine Biosecurity Roundtable event to bring together the UKOTs with scientists & technical experts #INNSweek 📢Read the report: tinyurl.com/52fxtr54

Usually seen in a shark’s entourage, this lonesome pilot fish has found one of our baited remote underwater video cameras (#BRUVS) in Tristan da Cunha! A great clip captured as part of our GOWAN project. Learn how video is supporting marine science 👉 lnkd.in/eAVpscNZ

Check out St Helena MPA's very first Quarterly Catch newsletter and get the latest updates in their marine and fisheries conservation!

#PlasticPollution is a serious problem for #seabirds. 85% of the birds we investigated had #microplastics and litter within their stomachs. Learn more about the relationship between Ascension Island’s birds and plastic in our latest blog: bit.ly/4juKdFh Ascension Island MPA

Happy #UKOTDay! We want to celebrate our colleagues in the UKOTs who are the driving force behind the Blue Belt Programme. Pictured are just a handful of the dedicated people we are proud to have within the team. Thank you for your contributions to global #MarineConservation!

Using the latest technology available, we have a suite of remote sensing satellite-based tools to scan UKOT waters & identify potential illicit activity #IUUday 103.27m km2 of satellite imagery was taken in 2024/25 📸Maxar Technologies

Happy #WorldOceansDay! This year's theme is sustaining what sustains us. Here's how we are working towards that goal: 🛰️ Fighting #IUUFishing with satellite imagery 🔬 Funding an ecophysiology laboratory 🌍 Managing a global network of MPAs ▶️ bit.ly/4dQavAt

The UK Overseas Territories (#UKOTs) play a vital role in #OceanConservation, which the Blue Belt Programme is proud to support through our #GOWAN programme. GOWAN uses underwater video cameras to monitor biodiversity across the UKOTs supporting evidence-based conservation.

REVEALED! These #seamounts are in the waters around St Helena. They act as an oasis for species in the open ocean and #hydrographic data underpins our understanding of these important ecosystems. This data was collected during the #DY100 survey. #WorldHydrographyDay

The Governor of Bermuda, Andrew Murdoch, recently assisted our #GOWAN team with launching #BRUVS cameras to monitor the status of ocean wildlife. Whilst reviewing the footage, he was treated to an appearance from a juvenile tiger shark! Learn more: bit.ly/4nrlMvz

A new Blue Belt study found 85% of seabirds around Ascension Island had microplastics or litter in their stomachs. Despite being 800+ miles from land, plastic is reaching this remote island—and its wildlife. Read more: bit.ly/4juKdFh #PlasticFreeJuly Governor's Office - St Helena, Ascension & Tristan

From corals to seagrass the UKOTs located in the #tropics are custodians of globally significant ecosystems. The #GOWAN programme is enabling local teams to collect extensive biodiversity data, enhancing understanding of ecosystem dynamics and the impacts of human activity.

This #SharkAwarenessDay we wanted to share some good news from the UK #OverseasTerritories. The Pitcairn Islands are recognised by the IUCN as Important Shark and Ray Areas. Numerous underwater recordings of oceanic-white tip have been captured around the Cayman Islands.

Inspiring discussions with stakeholders at the JNCC and UKOTA event! Together, we're exploring innovative ways to restore biodiversity while empowering local communities to thrive sustainably. The future of our unique territories depends on collaboration like this.

Another year of ocean protection 🌊 We’ve been supporting 10 UK Overseas Territories from Antarctic waters to tropical reefs and together we're safeguarding more than 4 million km² of marine environment for future generations. Discover more: bit.ly/3UvSFd3 #UKOTs

As we approach the 10th anniversary of the Blue Belt Programme, I want to congratulate everyone working with our UK Overseas Territories to protect waters across every major ocean basin - one of the world's largest networks of Marine Protected Areas! 👏👏👏👏#BlueBelt10Years