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🌊 **Challenging the Status Quo:** Dive deep into the impactful work of the National Audubon Society in making the seas safer for our feathered friends. 🐦 Seabirds facing a 70% decline since 1950 demand urgent action. From overfishing to climate change, every aspect of their existence is at risk. 🎣 **Protecting Our Oceans:** Audubon's focus on sustainable fisheries management and marine protected areas sheds light on the critical need to safeguard our ocean ecosystems. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act, a federal law supporting the revival of fish species and a thriving marine environment, underscores the interconnectedness of wildlife preservation and sustainable practices. 🏝️ **Safe Havens for Marine Life:** Audubon's efforts in establishing marine protected areas across the Western Hemisphere underscore the importance of habitats for seabirds, fish, and coastal communities. From the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument to the Joulter Cays Marine Protected Area in the Bahamas, these sanctuaries serve as crucial refuges for diverse marine species. 🐧 **Empowering Advocates:** The Seabird Institute, formerly known as Project Puffin, stands as a testament to Audubon's four-decade commitment to seabird conservation. With substantive data, nest restoration projects, and educational initiatives, the institute's impact resonates globally, emphasizing the urgency of climate change actions on seabird populations. 🌿 **Climate Consciousness:** As climate change poses a triple-threat to the ocean and its inhabitants, Audubon's dedication to ocean-based climate solutions and restoration efforts highlights the critical need for collective action in preserving our marine ecosystems. 🦜 **Join the Cause:** Explore Audubon's marine conservation initiatives and discover how you can play a part in protecting our oceans and the magnificent seabirds that call it home. Let's rally together for a sustainable future for our marine ecosystems. 🌏🌊 #MarineConservation #Audubon #Seabirds #OceanProtection #marineconservation https://lnkd.in/gs6s8FJf

📢 ADOPTED! We are thrilled to announce that our Concerted Action proposed for the blue shark (Prionace glauca) has passed through the CMS COP14 Convention on Migratory Species and is now officially adopted 🥳 What does this mean for blue sharks?! Blue sharks are one of (if not the most) migratory shark species, and as a result one of the most over-fished! The Concerted Actions will help guide positive change for the species already listed on the Convention's Appendix II and help ascertain a long-term conservation action plan. Through management, sustainable tourism, understanding the impacts of fisheries and continued research into blue shark populations/their critical habitats, conservation measures will be implemented with heightened attention and political will. We also hope that an enhanced conservation outlook for blue sharks will protect other threatened and CMS-listed species that occupy the same range and therefore face similar threats. This is a huge milestone for the species and makes the efforts of all stakeholders involved worthwhile. We'd like to thank our partners, funders and collaborators in helping us with this work, especially Shark Conservation Fund and Law of the Wild🦈 📷 Sam Matthews #blueshark #prionaceglauca #concertedaction #protection #CMSCOP14 #mangement #conservation #CMS #MARECO #shark #protectwhatwelove

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has designated March 1st as World Seagrass Day! Did you know? Seagrass is a true flowering plant that can live in the sea. Seagrass meadows are important for supporting commercial fisheries, as they provide habitat, feeding grounds, and spawning grounds for various marine life. Not only that, seagrass has the ability to absorb carbon and stabilize sediment! What can you do? Conserving seagrass is important for maintaining the stability of the 3 pillars of the marine ecosystem. You can help by reducing your use of single-use plastics, not littering in rivers and the sea, supporting organizations that focus on seagrass conservation, and of course, you can spread the word about the importance of seagrass to others. Together, we can protect seagrass and keep our oceans healthy! #WorldSeagrassDay #Seagrass #Sea #Conservation #Indonesia #Sustainability #Sustainable #MarineConservation #Conservation

Yesterday the #RedsideDace Recovery Strategy and Action Plan was finalized by Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Pêches et Océans Canada (DFO). Within the Recovery Strategy, they include the #criticalhabitat definition, which mirrors that of Section 29 of Ontario Regulation 829/21 (meander belt width + 30 m). What does this mean? Similar to the existing process, any alteration within Redside Dace habitat will require discussions (and potential permitting) with the Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs (MECP) and DFO. Additional permitting may now be required under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). Link to the Recovery Strategy and Action Plan here: https://lnkd.in/gD9EJibh. #environmentalpermitting #speciesatrisk

On the eve of our day in court with the Environment Agency, our friends at Fidra and the Environmental Investigation Agency have published a statement calling for urgent regulation on agricultural sewage sludge to prevent microplastics and 'forever chemicals' poisoning our land and water. Every year, 3.5 million tonnes of sewage sludge is disposed of by 'landspreading' on farmland as a fertiliser. Sounds reasonable, even like a positive environmental solution, right? Sadly, the stuff that comes out of the waterworks today ain't what it used to be. Sewage sludge contains a complex mixture of chemicals and microplastics arising from domestic flushing, street-level drains, and industrial discharges. Complex and novel substances such as ‘forever chemicals’ PFAS, endocrine-disrupting bisphenols and pharmaceuticals are particularly problematic as they are almost impossible to remove during sludge treatment processes. In 2017, the EA comissioned a report that showed potentially harmful levels of chemicals are entering crops, soils and watercourses, causing a risk to nature and human health. Since then, no action has been taken - this is why Fighting Dirty is taking them in court. More on that later today! In the meantime, we send our deepest thanks to the 16 NGOs collaborating on the call for action: Angling Trust Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland Froglife Institute Of Fisheries Management Marine Conservation Society Paddle UK People's Trust for Endangered Species River Action UK RSPB Scottish Environment LINK Surfers Against Sewage The Rivers Trust The Wildlife Trusts Whale and Dolphin Conservation Wildlife and Countryside Link #pollution #sewage #environmentalprotection #environmentaljustice #legalaction #SDG16 #SDG14 #SDG15 #SDG6 https://lnkd.in/e3JD_Ycx

📣 Yesterday, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will not implement its Vulnerable Species Pilot protections for species at-risk from pesticides until more refined habitat maps are developed. 🗺️ Instead, the EPA is launching a new, updated tool for conservation organizations and other groups to compile their own species range maps and submit them for hundreds of endangered species. https://lnkd.in/gR2BJFKq 🛠️ “These new tools and partnerships are a monumental step forward for the EPA,” said Hardy Kern, MPA, Director of Government Relations at American Bird Conservancy. “Without major changes to the regulatory process, birds will continue to unnecessarily suffer from the overuse of pesticides. We’re seeing some of the most impactful changes ever in the 50-year history of the EPA, and are excited to work with them to keep wildlife protection central as they take these monumental steps.” 🤝 In the case of birds, this could be very beneficial for such at-risk species as Whooping Cranes (pictured 📸), of which only ~800 remain, as well as Sandhill Cranes, Attwater’s Prairie Chicken, Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo, and the Western Meadowlark. 🐦 📖 Read ABC’s 2023 Neonicotinoid Insecticides report for details on how ‘neonics’ harm birds and the insects that sustain them. → https://lnkd.in/e3vX5ui6 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) #EPA #WildlifeProtection #VulnerableSpecies #VulnerableSpeciesPilot #HabitatMapping #RangeMaps #Pesticides #BirdsAndPesticides #WhoopingCrane #WhoopingCraneProtection #Neonicotinoid #Neonics #NoToNeonics #ConservationCartography #BirdConservation

🌊 Calling all PNG Marine Conservation Advocates! 🐢 🔍 Seeking Your Valuable Feedback on the National Plan of Action for Marine Turtles 📝 CEPA and WWF through the PNG Marine Program (Coral Triangle Initiative on Fisheries and Food Security) has begun work on drafting a National Plan of Action on Marine Turtles.  As the organization mandated to safeguard our marine ecosystems, CEPA is keen to announce the initiation of public stakeholder consultations for PNG’s National Plan of Action for Marine Turtles. 🌏 We are therefore calling on all marine conservation groups to contribute expertise and insights towards shaping the future of marine turtle conservation efforts. Whether you represent an NGO, academia, or conservation group, your feedback is crucial in ensuring the effectiveness and inclusivity of our strategies. 🤝 📢The PNG Marine Program wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggestions, and critiques on the draft document to help us refine and strengthen our approach. Together, let's make a tangible impact on the preservation of these magnificent creatures and their habitats. 🐢💙 📧 Please send an email to pngctincc@gmail.com to request copies of the draft NPOA for comments. 📅 Deadline for feedback: March 31st, 2024. Let's join forces to protect our marine treasures! 🌊✨ #MarineConservation #TurtleProtection #StakeholderConsultation #SaveOurSeas #ConservationEfforts

Smart Fisheries Collaboration with WWF 🌏Client/Collaborators: WWF 📍 Location: United Kingdom 📅 Year: 2021  🔄 Project: Climate Smart Fisheries MarFishEco collaborated with WWF, RSPB, and MCS to summarize the latest scientific knowledge regarding blue carbon, fishing impacts and the potential role of the UK's fishing industry in addressing climate change. Here's a glimpse into the 2021 study’s vital insights: * Fisheries have a dual role in climate change.  * The distribution and recruitment of some fish stocks are changing with a changing climate.  *Carbon emissions from fishing, notably bottom trawling and burning fuel have climate impacts. To see the full project on our website, go to: https://lnkd.in/eSPerYp8 WWF, RSPB, Marine Conservation Society, Simon Walmsley, Lyndsey Dodds Lang Banks, Tanya Steele CBE, Sarah Stephenson  #ClimateSmartFisheries #Sustainability #ClimateChangeAction #MarineConservation #Sustainability #MFE #MarFishEco #WWF #FisheriesConsultant

🌊 Dive into the world of marine conservation with the National Audubon Society's focus on seabird protection and sustainable fisheries management. Seabirds, like majestic sailors of the sky, have faced a 70% decline since 1950 due to challenges from overfishing, climate change, and pollution. Audubon steps in to reverse this crisis through: - Advocacy for sustainable fisheries management to protect both seabirds and small, schooling fish vital for their survival. - Establishment of marine protected areas to provide safe habitats for seabirds, fish, and marine life essential for coastal communities and economies. - Commitment to research and conservation through the Seabird Institute, advancing knowledge and techniques globally. From protecting the Atlantic Puffins' wintering grounds to supporting seabirds and coastal communities against climate change, Audubon's multifaceted efforts stand as beacons of hope for our feathered friends of the ocean. Let's join hands in safeguarding our marine ecosystems and the winged wonders that call them home. 🦜🌊 https://lnkd.in/gs6s8FJf #marineconservation

📢 Did you know that bottom trawling is allowed in the U.K.’s marine reserves? In 2023, commercial fishing vessels spent over 33,000 hours in these protected areas, threatening marine biodiversity. “We’ll call it a protected area, or a sanctuary, and people think that means something really great,” President of Marine Conservation Institute, Lance Morgan told Mongabay. “But they’re always really surprised when I tell them [an MPA] allows for bottom trawling and destructive forms of fishing.” It’s time to strengthen protections for our oceans! #MarineConservation #BottomTrawling #ProtectOurOceans #SaveOurSeas #OceanProtection #MarineBiodiversity https://lnkd.in/gsNz25FN