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Seagrass meadows in the Western Indian Ocean are silently disappearing despite their critical role in coastal survival. However, new regional collaborations and satellite mapping initiatives like the LaSSMI project are stepping up to safeguard the ocean's "forgotten middle child." #seagrass #savetheocean #oceanconservation #oceanobservation #oceanlife #oceanside #healthyoceans #blueeconomy
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Cownose Rays! A very rare find on the Ningaloo! #cownose #cownoserays #fever #uwphotographer #uwphoto
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Bait balls in the deep blue! #shark #freedive #freediver #savesharks #protectsharks
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Volví ayer del viaje más increíble: Indonesia 🇮🇩, y me puse a editar este video que tenía tantas ganas de compartir. ⁣⁣⠀ ⁣⁣⠀ No sé qué decir... este encuentro fue uno de esos momentos donde la sonrisa era tan inmensa que tenía que subir cada unos segundos a sacarme el agua que me entraba por la máscara para no morir ☠️😂⁣⁣⠀ ⁣⁣⠀ Me desperté esa mañana sabiendo que era mi última chance de nadar y admirar el arrecife en esta isla recóndita y sabía que iba a ser la última vez hasta quién sabe cuándo, así que decidí prepararme. Después del primer intento fallido (me metí al mar demasiado temprano y casi me calcino entre miles de medusas), volví con un poco más de cuidado un ratito más tarde a lo que sería el momento más mío de todo el viaje.⁣⁣⠀ Teniendo en cuenta que viajamos siendo siete personas en el grupo, los momentos personales se vuelven muy únicos. Así que contra mi criterio de “entrar al mar siempre acompañada” pensé: es acá.⁣⁣⠀ ⁣⁣⠀ Esa mañana tenía una misión: encontrar una anémona con peces payaso en medio del arrecife muerto. Los había visto el primer día en la isla, la filmación salió mal, así que quería hacerlo otra vez, pero no había forma de volver a encontrarlos.⁣⁣ Resulta que cuando la marea estaba baja era demasiado difícil llegar al coral sin correr el riesgo de dañarlo, y claramente ninguna toma valía la pena sabiendo eso. En eso iba, concentrada buscando y buscando, y de pronto sin darme cuenta me chocó con una cosa redonda de un metro y monedas que empieza a moverse hacia arriba quedando a unos 40 cm míos. ⁣⁣⠀ Me pegué un susto tremendo, y asumo que la tortuga se dio cuenta enseguida, con mi reacción de cero predadora y sumisión absoluta, de que yo no iba a ser ninguna amenaza. Así que así empiezan mis 15 minutos de silencio, conexión y contemplación total mientras esta tortuga me dejaba acompañarla en su desayuno.⁣⁣⠀ ⁣⁣⠀ P. D.: No mucho tiempo después encontré la anémona y los Nemos. En algún momento subiré ese video también. ❤️ “..Lend me your eyes I can change what you see but your soul you must keep totally free..”
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Climate Finance The urgent need—and immense opportunity—for investable, innovative solutions in the Blue Economy. Our latest insights delve into Ocean Decade Challenge 4, illuminating the critical path for investable, innovative solutions. What's your game-changing idea for a sustainable Blue Economy?
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What is #OceanLiteracy, and why is it important? To protect the ocean, it is critical to understand and respect it. This is what ocean literacy is all about: it means understanding of the ocean’s influence on us, and of our influence on the ocean. As part of the Ocean Decade, scientists, educators, artists and more work together to advance ocean literacy across the world. Led by the @ioc_unesco, the #OceanDecade Programme 'Ocean Literacy with All' hosts over 40 ocean literacy projects worldwide. These include: 🇧🇩 The Bangladesh Centre for Ocean Law and Policy promotes ocean literacy among the coastal communities of Bangladesh. By integrating traditional knowledge with scientific approaches, it aims to equip these communities with the knowledge and tools to engage in sustainable marine resource management, while fostering a deeper, more emotional connection to the ocean. ⛵ 'Aprender Explorando' (@aprenderexplorando_vinsonofa) connects the expeditions of the sailboats 'Vinson of Antarctica' and 'Amundsen' across the Atlantic and the Southern Ocean with educational centers. Aimed at teachers and students aged 9 to 17, it uses the ocean, polar regions and sailing as the central theme to address various educational content. 🔵 Based in Peru with project across the world, @bluence.ocean creates citizen-driven narratives and tools that amplify coastal and river voices, highlighting women-led entrepreneurship. Through accessible, low-code technologies, Bluence ensures open access and broad participation, positioning itself as a platform where local voices and global ocean goals converge under the Ocean Decade. #LiteracyDay #OceanScience #OceanAction #SDG14
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She was looking at us as much as we were looking at her, even locking eyes for a second….. No rush from it, no fear—just a calm, curious interaction as she glides past, like it’s sussing you out as much as you are it. Then with a slow beat of those wings, she turns around and passes again. Manta rays have one of the largest brain-to-body ratios of any fish, with highly developed areas linked to learning, problem-solving, and sensory awareness. They show complex behaviours like curiosity around divers, social interactions, and even signs of play, and studies suggest they may have a level of self-recognition through mirror tests—something rare in the animal world. So when you make eye contact with a manta, it’s not just a reflex—there’s likely a degree of awareness and curiosity behind that moment. #manta #mantaray #saveourseas #freedive #oceanlife
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Recently, two of our ECOP USA Steering Committee members attended CHOW and UPWELL, where they connected with ocean leaders, exchanged ideas, and explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration across the ocean community. From conversations on policy and innovation to community-led action, these gatherings reinforced the importance of creating space for early career ocean professionals to learn, lead, and build meaningful partnerships. We’re excited to bring these insights back to the ECOP USA network and continue working toward a more connected and sustainable future for our ocean! 🌊 #ECOP #OceanDecade #OceanAction #BlueEconomy #OceanLeadership
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Did you know about the Calypso Project??? ⛵️ - This incredible initiative not only hopes to work with marine professionals, but aspiring young scientists and local Caribbean citizens who wish to learn more about the sea which surrounds them. UNESCO is looking to create in Puerto Rico the First Blue Schools Network. As a partner of the UNESCO-IOC Blue Schools Global Network, @bluence.ocean is contributing to the development of Ocean Literacy resources and educational initiatives across the Caribbean and beyond. - A huge thanks to the Department of Marine Science of the @uprmayaguez , and @amandoceanorum for always providing me a space in which I can develop my scientific knowledge. - - - #science #puertoriqueña #marinebiology
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Meet the faces of the ECOP US Steering Committee! 🌊 This dedicated group of early career ocean professionals helps shape ECOP’s vision, strengthen our global network, and advance opportunities for the next generation of ocean leaders. Representing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and regions, they bring a shared commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and ocean action. Get to know the team behind the work—and stay tuned for all that’s ahead! #ECOP #OceanDecade #EarlyCareerOceanProfessionals #OceanLeadership #OceanConservation
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El 19 de junio de 2026, AmandOcéano Rum estuvo participando de un taller sobre el Calypso Project y como este proyecto hace censos de megafauna marina.⛵️🐳🐠🩵 Calypso tiene como iniciativa hacer expediciones a bordo del velero SV Seeker por todo el Caribe, para crear un red de científicos y comunidad, para la protección de megafauna caribeña. Lo increíble es que Calypso no solo trabaja con científicos, si no que cualquier persona con interés para proteger la megafauna puede trabajar en el proyecto. Aquí es donde la Ia UNESCO y BLUENCE entran en juego. La UNESCO busca crear la Primera Red de Escuelas Azules en Puerto Rico, donde se busca la alfabetización oceánica e influenciar a nuevas generaciones a proteger sus océanos. Este proyecto busca unir las varias comunidades profesionales y educativas de Puerto Rico para desarollar mentes y ciudadanos oceanicos. Junto con BLUENCE, se busca extender la iniciativa a todo los países alrededor del Caribe. Le agradecemos al Departamento de Ciencias Marinas de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, y a Myrtille del Caribbean Cetacean Society, por proveernos este gran taller y orientar a nuestros estudiantes de AmandOcéano Rum. Mucho amor desde Puerto Rico🩵🇵🇷 - - - #amatuoceano #marinebiology #ocean
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Spent the week in DC for Ocean Week with @futureswell 🌊 From Capitol Hill Ocean Week to Upwell, I sat in conversations across ocean policy, storytelling, justice, climate resilience, and the blue economy. What stayed with me most was the shared thread running through every room: we already have many of the tools and solutions we need; the challenge is alignment, implementation, and the will to scale them. Grateful to listen, learn, and be in community with so many people working across science, policy, advocacy, and storytelling to move ocean work forward. #OceanPolicy #BlueEconomy #OceanConservation #ClimateAction #OceanJustice
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