DeepDay is just around the corner! ✨
This year’s theme -United to Defend the Deep- will shine a light on the power of global unity, bring together voices from across society, and elevate those taking action to protect the deep sea. ✊
Make sure you seize the day and show the deep sea some love 🩵
Only a tiny fraction of the deep sea has been explored, and existing data are heavily biased.
@oceandiscleague.bsky.social proposes observing 10,000 locations worldwide to create a more balanced and representative understanding of deep-sea ecosystems.
Growing up to 40 meters, the giant siphonophore can be longer than a blue whale, despite being as skinny as a broomstick.
They live 700—1000 meters below the ocean surface and are colonial organisms made up of many hydrozoans.
#DeepSeaWonders
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📬 It’s here! The latest Deep Sea Digest just landed.
From the surface to the seafloor, this issue highlights major outcomes, key moments, and powerful mobilizations showing encouraging progress in protecting the deep sea.
Read it here: https://bit.ly/4mnkBgI
Underwater scene depicting a deep-sea vehicle exploring a rocky landscape. The text on the image reads, "Deep-sea mining FAQs." The logo of the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition is visible. Credit: NOAA.
The latest session of the International Seabed Authority ended without approval for deep-sea mining, but the debate continues.
What is unilateral mining?
What is the CCZ?
What does “common heritage of humankind” mean?
Our new FAQ breaks down the issues.
https://bit.ly/3QrRKeX
As the Treaty enters into force, protecting the deep sea must be a priority.
Check out our new carousel on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/posts/deep-s...
The High Seas Treaty has created new obligations to safeguard the deep sea from harmful threats such as deep-sea mining, destructive bottom-fishing on seamounts and marine carbon dioxide removal.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PMPv5R
Implications of The Metals Company Pre-Feasibility Study for Next Steps by the Company dsm-campaign.org/wp-content/u... @dsmcampaign.bsky.social
Equity, Benefit-Sharing and Financial Architecture in the International Seabed Area www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
Beyond Extraction: Pathways for a 1.5°C-aligned Energy Transition with Less Minerals www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
Red lines in the abyss - growing financier concern over deep-sea mining seas-at-risk.org/publications...
@seasatrisk.bsky.social
Inquiry on potential breaches by ISA contractors www.greenpeace.org/static/plane...
@greenpeace.org
Underwater scene with machinery. Overlay text reads: "New reports on deep-sea mining show a reckless and dead end industry." The bottom text shows "deep sea conservation coalition.
New reports expose the reality of deep-sea mining:
⚠️ Contractor breaches
💸 €24T in finance pulling back
🌍 Not needed for clean energy
⚖️ No fair benefits
📉 Likely not profitable
Risky. Unnecessary. Not worth it.
We need a moratorium.
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3️⃣ The Guardian (@theguardian.com): lnkd.in/d-Sw3gnj
4️⃣ Oceanographic Magazine (@oceanographicmag.bsky.social): lnkd.in/dfX2rxRQ
5️⃣ Dialogue Earth (@dialogueearth.bsky.social): lnkd.in/d8q5jyrU
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1️⃣ Inside Climate News (@insideclimatenews.org): lnkd.in/d2UsQyvK
2️⃣ Oceanographic Magazine (@oceanographicmag.bsky.social): lnkd.in/dyXMfjnH
1/3 Deep-sea news alert! 📣
Our round-up brings you key stories from the ocean depths of the past few weeks. Scroll through the thread to stay updated. #DeepSeaNews #OceanNews #OceanUpdates
🎥 Join our webinar 'Red Lines in the Abyss' (15/04)!
💰 #DeepSeaMining is facing growing financial pushback: 82 institutions (€24tn) have raised concerns or restrictions. What does this mean for the industry’s future?
Register🔗 seas-at-risk.org/events/webin...
#KeepItInTheSeabed #DefendTheDeep
1/2 Science Spotlight ✨
Another reminder that life in the deep sea continues to push the boundaries of biology, revealing adaptations we are only just beginning to discover and understand.
📚 Read the study: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adx2596
#sciencespotlight #deepseascience
1/2 Science Spotlight ✨
Deep-sea fish larvae break the rules of vision. Instead of typical eye development, they use “hybrid” photoreceptors – rod-like cells with cone biology – helping them see in dim light from early life stages. 👁️👁️
Underwater scene showcasing diverse coral species and marine life, with the title "Deep Sea Wonders: The biodiversity of seamounts." The logo of Deep Sea Conservation Coalition is displayed.
Seamounts are hotspots of biodiversity.
Sessile animals such as corals cling to their rocky surfaces, while upwellings lead to growths of phytoplankton, attracting fish and migratory animals such as whales, sharks and dolphins.
#DeepSeaWonders
A coral reef scene with colorful corals set against a dark backdrop. White text reads: "What is the High Seas Treaty and what does it mean for the deep sea?" The "deep sea" is highlighted in green. The logo of the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition is at the bottom.
The High Seas Treaty provides an unprecedented opportunity to reshape ocean governance and protect the deep sea, if we use the opportunity wisely.
Learn more: deep-sea-conservation.org/the-high-seas-treaty-wha...
COP15 of the @cms.int begins tomorrow, offering a key chance to recognize the vital role seamounts play in the survival of migratory species.
On the agenda: a new resolution to protect seamount ecosystems ⛰️
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4t0SciC
2/3 Governments, including France, Costa Rica, South Africa on behalf of the Africa Group, Mexico, Germany, Palau, and Brazil, among others, raised major scientific, environmental, and governance gaps. Several States stressed that these issues must be fully resolved before any mining is considered.
1/3 The International Seabed Authority Council ends without a Mining Code amid industry compliance concerns.
Unresolved issues ranged from environmental safeguards and liability to inspection, compliance, and benefit-sharing.
The image shows a large offshore drilling vessel belonging to Allseas, positioned in the ocean under clear blue skies. Prominent text on the left reads, "What is unilateral deep-sea mining?" The logo of the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition appears at the top.
Unilateral deep-sea mining threatens international law and would open the global seabed to a dangerous free-for-all.
The ocean floor is our common heritage — not a resource for a few companies to exploit.
Take action to prevent unilateral #DeepSeaMining
DefendTheDeep.org
A world map highlighting seamount regions: North Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Mediterranean Seamounts, and South Indian Ridge. Various marine species are illustrated, including fish, turtles, and whales. The map details threats from destructive fishing and emphasizes the significance of seamount protection to support migratory species. Color-coded icons indicate fishing methods: netting, trawling, and longlining, with associated impacts. Graphical statistics present species numbers and conservation status per region. Additional textual information highlights the importance of seamounts to marine biodiversity.
COP15 of the @cms.int meets next week in Campo Grande, Brazil 🇧🇷
On the agenda: a new resolution on seamount ecosystems — protecting migratory species from surface to seafloor ⛰️
What is the CMS & why does it matter for the ocean? Our latest blog explores the opportunity ahead: https://bit.ly/4bOzZic
An octopus swims in deep water. Text above reads: "Why we need a global moratorium on deep-sea mining.
Scientific evidence shows deep-sea mining would cause permanent damage to vital ecosystems for short-term corporate profit.
A moratorium is essential to prevent irreversible harm and protect our shared common heritage.
Join the call for a moratorium: DefendTheDeep.org
Want to know what has been happening during Week 1 of the International Seabed Authority Council meeting?
Check out the update from our Global Campaign Director Sofia Tsenikli: bit.ly/4uPUJhl
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