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The Waitt Foundation inspires governments to protect and restore oceans by cultivating a network of global partners through effective grants and human capital.

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Can kelp act as a solution to the climate crisis? More experts view it as a viable #BlueCarbon solution. hakaimagazine.com/features/k…

Kelp Gets on the Carbon-Credit Bandwagon | Hakai Magazine

Is there potential for seaweeds to help solve the climate crisis?

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Extreme heat is now the new normal for our ocean. Here's what it means for marine ecosystems hakaimagazine.com/news/extre…

Extreme Heat Is a New Normal for the Ocean | Hakai Magazine

And the impact on coastal ecosystems is dramatic.

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"Just like how big cities draw more people, a bustling part of the ocean seems to draw more marine life. If marine animals hear a healthy-sounding environment, they’re inclined to move in." Learn how sound can help marine ecosystems rebound. washingtonpost.com/health/20…

Sounds of a healthy ocean can bring degraded marine ecosystems back to life

Just as big cities draw more people, a bustling part of the seas seems to draw more life. Biologists hope to repopulate stressed regions.

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Scientists are looking at a coral's taste and smell to learn more about these ecosystems. Via @scripps_ocean scripps.ucsd.edu/news/taste-…

“Taste” and “Smell” of Coral Reefs Provide Insights into Dynamic Ecosystem

Coral reefs are hotspots of biodiversity and are amazingly productive with a vast number of organisms interacting simultaneously. Hundreds of molecules that are made by important members of the coral...

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Tanzania's Chumbe Island MPA relies has traditionally relied on sustainable tourism income but managers have struggled to find ways to continue supporting enforcement during the pandemic. Read about a park ranger's experience via @onlyone only.one/read/a-rangers-view

A Ranger’s View: Tanzania’s first managed marine protected area seeks balance as the pandemic drags...

For nearly a decade Ali Chagga has patrolled the Chumbe Island Coral Park as an educator and ranger.

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Good news: Ecuador has expanded protections for an “underwater superhighway” near the Galápagos, improving protections for a migration path for sea turtles, sharks, and whales. @DonaBertarelli pew.org/3fqTr6Q
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Under our new partnership, the State of Chuuk will begin developing a Marine Spatial Plan that will feed into then national #BlueProsperity Micronesia program. We are thrilled to continue supporting the Federated States of Micronesia in managing their ocean sustainably.
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The #OneOceanSummit will be a key steppingstone in the super year of the #ocean. Heads of State & Government and members of civil society will gather to discuss their commitments to #oceanconservation. oneoceansummit.fr/en/ #oceandecade #SDG14 #oceanaction
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A stretch of pristine coral has been discovered off the coast of #Tahiti. Scientists describe this finding as "a work of art." theguardian.com/environment/…

‘Like a work of art’: rare stretch of pristine coral reef discovered off Tahiti

Scientists say find shows importance of mapping deep ocean where coral can escape effects of global heating

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Congratulations to the Government of Colombia for designating a new #MarineProtectedArea! The Afro-Colombian led MPA is home to humpback whales, critically endangered largetooth sawfish, migratory shorebirds, and several species of sea turtles. newsroom.wcs.org/News-Releas…

New Marine Protected Area Isla Ají Safeguards Important Coastal Ecosystems (English and Spanish)

Ratifying its global commitments, the Government of Colombia has recently declared Isla Ají a new marine protected area (MPA). Spanning 24,600 ha (95 square miles), this important and beautiful...

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We are looking for an intern this summer who is passionate about oceans, conservation, and making a difference. 🌎 Learn more about this internship, and all of @InsideNatGeo's paid internship opportunities, at on.natgeo.org/6013KJwQ1 #TeamNatGeo 📸 @ManuSanFelix
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The Atlas is successful because of the action it enables. 🌏 We're thrilled to share our first ever Allen Coral Atlas Impact Report - highlighting success stories, our global reach, and further resources for #coralreef stewardship. Check it out ⬇️ bit.ly/3454IaG
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Progress: Ecuador has expanded marine protections near the Galápagos Islands! This "little world within itself" teems with all kinds of unique marine life, from sharks to whales to sea turtles. @DonaBertarelli pew.org/3IfGngT

Ecuador expands protections around Galápagos, creating ‘a new highway’ for sea life

The South American government will curb fishing in more than 20,000 square miles of ocean next to the archipelago.

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Indigenous knowledge combined with modern science will give us our best chance at protecting our planet. Via @onlyone only.one/read/indigenous-wis…

“Indigenous wisdom has been stifled for far too long. We need it to save the planet.”

Indigenous peoples worldwide have been careful and educated stewards of the environment. Traditional ecological knowledge can intersect with modern science and public policy to our advantage as we...

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One more week to apply! We are hiring for Program and #MarineSpatialPlanning Managers to support our government partners achieve #BlueProsperity around the world. Apply by Jan. 31: waittinstitute.org/hiring
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Congratulations to Ecuador for creating the Hermandad Marine Reserve to expand protections around the #Galagagos Islands. #Hermandad means "brotherhood" and represents "new relationship with the Earth." #30X30 phys.org/news/2022-01-ecuado…

Ecuador expands sea life protections around Galapagos

Ecuador created a massive new marine reserve Friday north of its Galapagos islands, forming a Pacific corridor up to Costa Rica's Cocos Island National Park to preserve species of migratory fauna,...

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MPA NEWS: Colombia has declared Isla Ají a Marine Protected Area! The island spans 246km² and shelters humpback whales, the critically endangered largetooth sawfish, and several species of sea turtles 🌊👏🇨🇴 Read more ➡️ newsroom.wcs.org/News-Releas…
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Female fishers on Ilha de Maré, Brazil are leading their community through the pandemic. hakaimagazine.com/news/how-f…

How Female Fishers Are Leading Their Communities through the Pandemic | Hakai Magazine

Research shows that, at the pandemic’s onset, female leaders in Brazil’s fishing communities took the threat more seriously than men—and leapt into action.

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"Kelp forms the backbone of healthy ecosystems, providing food, shelter and oxygen. The Haida kelp restoration is therefore led by an Indigenous understanding of interconnectedness." news.mongabay.com/2022/01/by…

By cultivating seaweed, Indigenous communities restore connection to the ocean

For the uninitiated, the first mouthful of the Hawaiian red algae known as limu kohu (Asparagopsis taxiformis) may be an unpleasant one: intensely iodine-rich and bitter, with all the marine intens...

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ICYMI: we are searching for Marine Spatial Planning and Program Managers to work with our team of experts and partners around the globe. Learn more and apply today: waittinstitute.org/hiring
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