The Blake Plateau, an area of the Southeast Atlantic Ocean larger than the state of South Carolina, is a southern treasure. Why is it so special? For one, it is home to the largest deep-sea coral habitat in the WORLD, with structures of live coral built on top of centuries of old coral, some of which are taller than the flipping Washington Monument! Second, it is fueled by the powerful Gulf Stream and has dynamic ocean ecosystems from surface to seabed: its Sargassum seaweed meadows, methane seeps, and deep-sea corals support a diversity of marine life. And that's just two of many. We now have an opportunity to protect the culturally significant sites and wildlife ecosystems of the Blake Plateau. Scientists worldwide are calling for strong protections for at least 30 percent of the world’s ocean to preserve biodiversity. But less than 1 percent of the Southeast’s waters are strongly conserved. Protecting the important marine areas on the Blake Plateau is a great place to start increasing that number to a biologically sound place. credit to Brooke Blosser for this amazing social math! Check out the full scope of the Blake Plateau: https://lnkd.in/e_ek58dG
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Every life on the planet is intricately interlaced. Our actions impact every life on earth, including the lives of creatures found in #wetlands. With human activity quickly destroying wetlands, about 35% have disappeared since the 1970s. As a direct result, species are declining faster than at any time in human history and the pace is accelerating. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is a call for the protection and revival of #ecosystems around the world. It runs from 2021 to 2030. By 2030, let’s reverse the decline of natural wetlands. This #worldwetlandsday2024 on February 2, let us join the rest of the world in celebrating the value and beauty of our planet’s wetlands and the creatures they host. Join the campaign by making a pledge or sharing the materials in the campaign toolkit: https://lnkd.in/gT3zEwnD
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Here's a link to a chapter in 'Land Reclamation in Ecological Fragile Areas' highlighting the collaborative efforts among industries, agencies, and scientists associated with #reclamation and #habitatrestoration for Greater sage-grouse in Wyoming. It is titled "Collaborative efforts towards ecological #habitat restoration of a threatened species, Greater sage-grouse, in Wyoming, USA" by Peter Stahl & Michael Curran. We're looking forward to some exciting things on the horizon. https://lnkd.in/e5inCd6v This can be downloaded in the publications section of www.abnovaecology.com
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Australian Minister for the Environment and Water at Australian Government | Authorised T Plibersek, ALP, Redfern.
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Dear LinkedIn community, Learn about the diversity of sea turtles and the challenges they face. Understanding their unique biology and habits is crucial for their conservation. Check out the insightful blog post on this topic here: https://ift.tt/S2uYiGB. #TurtleConservation #MarineLife #WildlifeProtection
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