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The tropics are home to most of the world’s biodiversity and the majority of directly ocean-dependent people. A recent paper shares how engaging this tropical majority can make ocean governance and science more equitable and effective. The co-authors, which include Josheena Naggea, Ph.D. Fiorenza Micheli & Alfredo Giron Nava, share four key actions: 1. Equity in ocean science and governance 2. Reconnecting people and the ocean 3. Redefining ocean literacy 4. Decolonizing ocean science. For a tropical perspective on ocean conservation, read the story via lead institution Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute ➡️ bit.ly/3XDshyI

In the latest edition of Ontario Nature Magazine, Scott Gillingwater, UTRCA Species at Risk Biologist, shares his insight into the poaching of spotted turtles. Check out the article, "Protecting All That Hops, Slithers and Crawls", for info on the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas and the six biggest risks to Ontario's native species. https://lnkd.in/gCSUBMxy

This framework is critical in it demonstrates the need to site and expand protected areas in a strategic way - that takes into account habitat replication, connectivity, adequacy of size - it's quality not quantity that can make MPAs more than the sum of their parts.

🕰️It’s HELCOM Through History time! 🕰️ The third HELCOM holistic assessment (HOLAS III) provides a wide-ranging update on the environmental status of the Baltic Sea for the period 2016–2021. Five thematic assessments were released, covering the topics of economic and social analyses; spatial distribution of pressures and impacts; hazardous substances, marine litter, underwater noise and non-indigenous species; biodiversity; and eutrophication 🚣♀️ #HELCOMThroughHistory

From the modeling of diadromous species' marine distributions to the characterization of their current and future marine habitats - Frontiers in Marine Science: Introduction: Many diadromous fish species are currently facing the threat of generalized population extirpations across their range, and conservation efforts implemented primarily within the continental domain may not be sufficient to ensure their viability. In consequence, better understanding the use of the marine environment by these species turned out to be critical. https://lnkd.in/eP_JrqBa

Excellent achievement toward preaching about our marine resources. This applicable brief should highlight how to implement Marine Spatial Planning (MSPs) which is one of the Saudi Vision 2030 goals to achieve in both the Red Sea and the Gulf.

I strongly recommend you all to check this brief. #OceanDecade #MarineProtectedAreas #OceanGovernance

In an unexpected partnership, Brazilian biologists Taissa Damasceno and Camile Avelin have joint forces with Dr Michael J Sweet at University of Derby to revolutionise the beautiful and mysterious life of coral. The innovative approach replicates natural condition and is not only advancing our scientific understanding of the intricate process but also holds the promise of bolstering global coral conservation efforts. As coral reefs face unprecedented threats, this collaborative research unveils a potential lifeline for these crucial ecosystems, offering hope for a more resilient and sustainable future beneath the waves. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/epu-dQFR #CoralReefs #biodiversity #blueeconomy #coralconservation #greenPR #PRComms

Monitoring is vital to tracking how our threatened species are going. But for some of our trickier to spot species like the critically endangered Plains Wanderer, it can be puzzling to figure out the best way to detect if they are present. A new study by researchers from Museums Victoria, Zoos Victoria, University of Melbourne, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and La Trobe University found that using sound recordings of Plains Wanderers calls is equally successful as traditional nocturnal spotlighting surveys at detecting their presence. With this new research, it may be possible to survey more sites over a given period of time. This is a great step forward for how we monitor this species as well as other vocal but not so visible species! Access the scientific article here: https://brnw.ch/21wBRxN. The Plains Wanderer is a priority species under the National Threatened Species Action Plan. 📸: Female Plains Wanderer (Carlos Sanchez via iNaturalist)