We're collaborating with the Sustainable Ocean Alliance to raise awareness about the mesophotic zone. 🌊 Learn more about this critical ecosystem—its importance, the threats it faces, and how we're working to protect it, including through a motion with the IUCN. 👇 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! And share so as many people as possible learn about this zone. 🪸 #UnderThePole #SOA #Deep #DefendTheDeep #Mesophotic #Ocean #Conservation #DSM #Science #Exploration #IUCN
What is the 'mesophotic zone' and why is it important to ocean health? 🌊 You’ve likely heard us talk about the deep sea, especially in our fight against #DeepSeaMining (learn more here → https://bit.ly/soa-dsm). But between the surface and the abyss, there’s a lesser-known but critical part of the ocean: the mesophotic zone. Located between 30-200 meters down, it still receives sunlight, yet is still deep enough to have remained largely unexplored and overlooked in marine conservation efforts. Our friends at UNDER THE POLE are working to change that by leading deep-diving expeditions to study these unique ecosystems and bringing a motion to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to strengthen knowledge and protection of the zone. If adopted, this could set a global standard for better conservation of these vital ecosystems. To protect this vital zone, you can take action! The more people know about the mesophotic zone, the easier it will be to advocate for its protection. Follow UNDER THE POLE and Sustainable Ocean Alliance, ask questions, and help spread the word! 📣 Together, we can push for real change. 🌎