I’m honoured to be selected as one of the Explorers Club 50 (EC50) — Fifty People Changing the World that the World Needs to Know About.

You can learn more about @theexplorersclub.bsky.social and EC50 at 50.explorers.org - and check out my profile under the Class of 2026!

#Explorers #EC50 #Ocean

Policing the Blue: The marine protection dilemma | Current Conservation Current Conservation Policing the Blue: The marine protection dilemma

MPAs are everywhere on dashboards, but far rarer in reality.

8.3% of the #ocean is “protected,” yet only 2.8% is meaningfully managed. The next decade must prioritise outcomes over acreage, and protection beyond boundaries with economic viewpoint.

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Oceans Take Center Stage at COP30 | Earth.Org COP30 host Brazil has acknowledged that we cannot mitigate climate change without recognizing the key role oceans and forests play.

At #COP30, the ocean integration is finally being talked. Brazil’s ocean NDC, Blue Package roadmap, and its pledge to ratify the High Seas Treaty are big steps.

But the $149B annual gap for SDG14 remains. The real test is turning recognition into systems that deliver.

earth.org/oceans-at-co...

The proposed mass relocation of Maharashtra’s #leopards to #Vantara may address rising conflict, but real conservation is about coexistence, transparency, & community action than shifting numbers.

Such knee-jerk reaction to a decades old problem can’t certainly be only solution.

After nearly 3 years, I’m closing a few chapters and opening way for new opportunities in #Communications & Project Management

If you’re looking for a well-networked consultant with a strong track record in nonprofit communications, feel free to reach out inquiries.ajay@gmail.com

🔗 ajaysawant.com

Glimpse from time at #Asilomar. Kelps really does always have me fascinated!

After more than a decade as Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, we’re embracing a name that reflects who we are today— and where we’re headed.

Say hello to Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation. ✨

#CreativeActionInConservation #Art

It’s largely so because they are one of the most endangered river dolphin species. I hope you find it a good read :)

Thank you so much for your kind words, Ora. It’s people like you who keep me encouraged all time 🫶🏼

Yes!

Thanks, your words are truly very encouraging!

As a treaty breaks, the Indus dolphin faces a different kind of battle [Commentary] The suspension of The Indus Waters Treaty has devastating consequences for the endangered Indus river dolphin.

Just had my first byline published in @mongabay.com! In my commentary, I explore how the fracturing of the Indus Waters Treaty is creating a new front in the battle for the endangered Indus dolphin.

india.mongabay.com/2025/06/as-a...

#IndusDolphin #FirstByline #EnviroJustice

Exciting News! I was featured in Mid-Day’s Daily Mumbai’s Dossier column yesterday for my work in marine communications!

This column gives a fun peek into the lives of #Mumbaikars who are making waves (literally, in my case). From work to quirks, it covers everything in a rapid-fire style.

#Ocean

Coconut for the Sea: What an Ancient Tradition Teaches Us About Ocean Conservation  - Ocean Generation What does a tradition tell us about Ocean conservation? Ajay, a Wavemaker shares what he learnt from the Koli fishing community in Mumbai.

In Mumbai, Narali Purnima marks the start of the fishing season, but its well timing—it aligns with the end of fish breeding, allowing marine life to replenish. What can this tradition teach us?

Read in my latest byline: oceangeneration.org/what-a-tradi...

#OceanConservation #CulturalWisdom

How Art Becomes a Catalyst for Conservation: 8 Ways Creativity Sparks Environmental Action For centuries, art has been a medium of expression, rebellion, and social commentary. But most recently, it has also become a powerful tool for environmental activism. From murals that highlight…

Art has the power to move people—and the planet. From murals that spark activism to music that amplifies environmental voices, creativity is shaping the future of conservation. Explore 8 ways art is driving real change:

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#Ocean #Artivism #Planet #Art #ConservationAction

UN Ocean Decade

I’m thrilled to share that joining the UNESCO IOC’s @unoceandecade.bsky.social Strategic Communications Group for the next two years!

I’m excited to work with an incredible team of communicators to support the Decade Actions and help advance the science we need for the #Ocean we want.

If you are new to #BlueSky, meet us ⬇️

Since 2011, we have been working towards High Seas protection. Our current priority is to ensure 60 ratifications for the entry into force of the #BBNJ Treaty.

If you are interested in:
🌊 High Seas
📜 High Seas Treaty
🗺️ MPAs
follow & connect with us!

"I think of beauty as an absolute necessity. I don't think it's a privilege or an indulgence, it's not even a quest. I think it's almost like knowledge, which is to say, it's what we were born for."

Toni Morrison

#Environment #Nature

🎨 The 2025 Ocean Awareness Contest—Connections to Nature—is open!

How do you connect with nature? Students ages 11-18 can submit their entries for a chance to earn cash prizes of up to $1,000 USD

🔗 Enter now: www.bit.ly/BowSeat2025

#ConnectionToNature #ArtContest #YouthPower

Octopuses are incredibly intelligent, known for their surprising behaviors—like striking fish! Scientists believe this could be for dominance, hunting coordination, or reclaiming food. Their world remains full of mysteries.

Video credit: Fritz Mihelcic

#Octopus #MarineBiology #OceanLife #SeaLife

A New Era for the Ocean: The High Seas Treaty and What It Means for Our Future - World Ocean Day Fifteen years of debate and negotiation. That’s how long it took to reach an agreement about something most of us never see: the High Seas. On March 4, 2023, the […]

The #HighSeasTreaty marks a new era for ocean protection, but what does it really mean for our future? In this piece, I break down its impact and why it matters now more than ever.

Read more: worldoceanday.org/a-new-era-fo...

#HighSeas #OceanProtection #DeepSea // @worldoceanday.bsky.social

The Value of Whales and Every Other Breath

🐋 This #WorldWhaleDay, let’s talk about the true value of whales, beyond their beauty. Each great whale contributes over $2M in ecosystem services, from storing carbon to supporting fisheries.

Protecting them means protecting our planet. 🎧➡️ www.imf.org/en/News/Podc...

#WhaleDay #OceanConservation

Plastic Whale by Dafne Murillo

🐋 #WorldWhaleDay isn’t just about facts—it’s about connection. Art helps us see whales not just as species, but as beings with stories. 🌊💙

🎨 This piece by Dafne Murillo captures the beauty & fragility of whales, reminding us why they need protection.

#WhaleDay #WhaleArt #NARWhale

Love this, it’s truly serene 🌊

🌊 BIG WIN for the ocean! France & Spain just became the first EU countries to ratify the #HighSeasTreaty!

The Treaty needs 60 ratifications to enter into force—so far, 17 countries have stepped up. Is yours on the list yet? 🌍💙 #BBNJ #30x30

A WAVE OF MESSAGES FOR THE HIGH SEAS - High Seas Alliance Treaty Ratification I’ve joined the global call for swift ratification of the #HighSeasTreaty. See messages from around the world and add yours. #RaceForRatification #BBNJ

The #HighSeasTreaty is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect almost 1/2 of our planet, but it needs to be ratified by at least 60 countries for it to enter into force.

📣 Urge leaders around the world to ratify NOW! buff.ly/3Ec75uj

#HighSeas #BBNJ #Ocean #Conservation #ClimateAction

The Unexpected Joys of Waiting: 7 Experiences That Prove Time Doesn’t Always Drag Waiting for Love at the Airport: A 7-Hour Adventure (sort of)

Waiting isn’t always wasted time, it can be unexpectedly joyful sometimes. Here are 7 moments that prove patience has its own rewards ⏳

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#Patience #LifeLessons #Story

Bow Seat Contest winners like Sarah Lee and HoJin Kwak used their work to connect personal experiences with broader environmental themes. Through their art challenges the perception that climate disasters are distant threats, emphasizing their immediate impact on human lives.

#ClimateChange #Art

Such an amazing news!

The Ocean-Climate Connection: 6 Things No One Told You (But Should Have) The ocean is the climate’s best bet—so why aren’t we betting on it?

The ocean isn’t just a victim of climate change, it’s a powerful part of the solution. Here are 6 things no one told you, but should have.

🔗 Read more: medium.com/@ajay-sawant...

#OceanClimateConnection #OceanLiteracy #HighSeas