The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science is a common framework to deliver the science we need for the ocean we want by 2030. 🌊 Join us with #OceanDecade
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📢🇧🇷 The 2027 Ocean Decade will take place on 7-9 April 2027 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!
Co-organised by @IocUnesco @gov_mcti @Prefeitura_Rio, #OceanDecade27 will bring together up to 2,000 participants for three days of dialogue, partnership, and action: ow.ly/PHal50X7MoR
Marine biodiversity means:
💙 a healthy ocean
💙 a buffer against climate change
💙 food security
💙 livelihoods
As governments meet at #COP17 to accelerate action #ForNature, see how the #OceanDecade helps implement the Global Biodiversity Framework: ow.ly/tcEb50ZYUvX
Happy Monday! This week’s #OceanDecade highlights:
🪸 @GlobalFundCoral at #COP17, the UN Biodiversity Conference: ow.ly/pNiA50ZYQbr
🧴 Atlantic Plastics 2026: ow.ly/Yvsx50ZYQbt
🧊 CASCADES: ow.ly/iHav50ZYQbs
#SundaySpecies: Meet the Sea Toad 🐟
Who needs legs? This deep sea anglerfish uses modified fins to move across the seafloor, almost like it’s walking. A small lure helps bring prey within reach.
📸 @SchmidtOcean, member of the #OceanDecade Alliance
How can #OceanScience help achieve the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework? 🐙
'An Ocean of Life' features success stories showing how #OceanDecade Actions preserve, restore, and manage marine life globally: ow.ly/xGfc50ZYl7k
#COP17 @COP17_Arm2026
🌊 Be part of the 2027 #OceanDecade Conference in Rio de Janeiro: calls for proposals are now open for Individual Sessions within Pre-Conference Special Events and Side Events during the main Conference!
🗓️ Submit proposals by 8 November 2026.
🔗 ow.ly/VZfK50ZYyGq
A healthy ocean helps sustainably nourish the global population.
This #WorldFoodDay, see how ocean science is advancing more sustainable, resilient and resource-efficient food systems through three endorsed Ocean Decade Actions: ow.ly/kiH050ZYlfX
#OceanDecade
The @oceanpanel, a group of 19 world leaders committed to sustainably managing 100% of the ocean areas under their countries’ jurisdictions through Sustainable Ocean Plans, has published its progress report.
Read key takeaways by @WorldResources: ow.ly/uRMx50ZXUUI
🌐 Calling French-speaking ocean practitioners based in West Africa: strengthen your ocean skills with a dedicated online course by the International Ocean Institute - Morocco!
Find more info and register here by 2 November 2026: ow.ly/RPZE50ZXAE5
#OceanDecade
This week's #OceanDecade Corporate Data Group meeting at @UNESCO in Paris reinforced a shared commitment among member companies to scale #OceanData sharing through stronger partnerships, practical solutions, and industry leadership.
Learn more here: ow.ly/R6eH50ZXu4s
🌐 In the lead up to #OceanDecade27, join us and global ocean experts for a new webinar series exploring:
👉How ocean science helps shape the global policy agenda
👉How we can build a lasting #OceanDecade legacy
Find more information and register here: ow.ly/bG1A50ZXg80
The #OceanDecade webinar series will start this month with our first session:
🔵 The Ocean Decade and the Road to Rio 2027: A Shared Mission to Advance Ocean Science Globally and Regionally
🗓️ 29 October 2026 | 3.30-5pm UTC+1
⤵️Register now ow.ly/ziwM50ZXg7Z
🔵 Open now: the 5th Call for Proposal of the @UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge invites private sector organizations to submit innovative ocean solutions that directly benefit Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
More info: ow.ly/54rK50ZWNw9
Happy Monday! This week’s #OceanDecade highlights:
📢 VI Congreso Nacional de Cambio Climático: ow.ly/CPHo50ZWi7S
🌊 6th International Symposium on the Ocean in a High CO2 World: ow.ly/JtSs50ZWi7R
🦭 SRT Volunteer Seal Monitoring Training: ow.ly/VZ5T50ZWi7T
#SundaySpecies: Meet the vibrant giant clam!
Found in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, giant clams can be up to 120 cm long. The largest ever recorded was 137 cm and weighed around 250 kg!
📸 Michele du Plooy via @kogia_org's Oceanic Library, an #OceanDecade Contribution.
Cet été, dans le cadre de l'expedition Cascades, 31 scientifiques ont étudié les effet du réchauffement climatique sur les fjords du Groenland, et ce que cela signifie pour le reste de la planète.
Lisez le récit par @lemondefr de cette expédition ⤵️ lemonde.fr/sciences/article/…
👀 What lies in the depths of the Southern Ocean?
As part of the DEEPLIFE programme, endorsed by the #OceanDecade, @UnderThePole found thriving life in Antarctica's marine animal forests.
Watch the trailer of the documentary on this groundbreaking Antarctica expedition ⤵
If you're in Paris, make sure to grab tickets for the documentary's pre-release screening (in French only!) on 16 October: ow.ly/G3oZ50ZWgik
Find more information about the DEEPLIFE programme here ⤵ oceandecade.org/actions/unde…
🔵 Scientists have produced the first assessment showing the coastal regions of Europe at greatest risk of harmful light pollution.
The authors hope this work will help to better reflect the impacts of light pollution in future legislation.
🔗 ow.ly/NNSq50ZWaHe
Many of the authors behind this work are part of the Global Ocean Artificial Light at Night Network (GOALANN), an endorsed #OceanDecade programme led by @PlymouthMarine.
Learn more about this programme 👇 ow.ly/fJwW50ZWaHf
🐙 It’s #WorldOctopusDay! Eight arms, three hearts, and plenty more to discover beneath the surface 🌊
Take a closer look → ow.ly/PFYz50ZVTmq
