The @imohq.bsky.social's Legal Committee recently approved a new set of guidelines to improve transparency and due diligence in ship registration, as well as prevent fraudulent registrations and misuse of flags.
www.imo.org/en/mediacent...
The POGO–SCOR Fellowship Programme is now open!
Early-career ocean professionals from developing countries can apply for 1–3 month training placements at leading oceanographic institutes to gain hands-on experience in ocean data collection and analysis.
pogo-ocean.org/capacity-dev...
The @earthjournalism.bsky.social is offering fellowship opportunities that will support selected journalists to attend and report from the #OurOceanConference #OOC11 Ocean scheduled for June 16-18, 2026, in Mombasa, Kenya.
Deadline: 7th April 2026
earthjournalism.net/opportunitie...
Today is Day 1 of #BBNJPrepCom 3.
Key discussions will focus on elements such as rules of procedure, institutional arrangements, financing mechanisms, and implementation pathways ahead of COP1
You can follow some of the proceedings below.
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We discussed the coming into force of #BBNJ Agreement as an important step in conservation and a key piece towards reaching #30By30.
Thank you Climate Lens News for covering our #MarineConservation tracks at #GCTDF2026 where we set pace for #OOC11 (Our Ocean Conference) happening in Kenya (June 2026).
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The BBNJ Agreement provides a framework for the establishment of Marine Protected Areas (#MPAs) in the #HighSeas. Prior to this Agreement, there was no comprehensive international mechanism to create protected areas in international waters, which make up two thirds of the Ocean.
We discussed the coming into force of #BBNJ Agreement as an important step in conservation and a key piece towards reaching #30By30.
Thank you Climate Lens News for covering our #MarineConservation tracks at #GCTDF2026 where we set pace for #OOC11 (Our Ocean Conference) happening in Kenya June 2026.
climate.co.ke/kenyas-our-o...
Today is #InternationalDayOfActionForRivers
Rivers connect land to sea — healthy rivers = healthy oceans.
We must reduce pollution by improving waste management, treating wastewater, controlling agricultural runoff, and protecting wetlands & riparian ecosystems.
Lucie Laporte-Devylder explained how thermal drone imagery tracks humpback whales non-invasively.
Sylvia Mosoti highlighted AI/IoT solutions for aquaculture & early warning.
Lissa Karanja stressed the need for strong ocean data & infrastructure for climate action.
Moderated by Tracy Kadessa, the panelists Sylvia Mosoti from Shoshin Innovation Hub , Lucie Laporte-Devylder from #WildDrone and Lissa Karanja from #IOCAfrica explored how technology is transforming the way we understand and protect our ocean.
On a Tuesday like today last week, we were at the Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum #GCTDF2026 where we convened the Smart Ocean session.-Integrating Drones, AI, and Real-Time Monitoring
We also celebrate Prof. Kura Paul-Burke who was unable to join us, but whose work on Indigenous knowledge and ocean restoration remains an important voice in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future for our ocean.
And we celebrate the late Kristina Gjerde, who was to be with us at the first WOW, her legacy in protecting our ocean has definitely left a lasting mark on global ocean governance and continues to inspire those working to safeguard the high seas.
The Women and the Ocean Worldwide (WOW) Summit brought together inspiring women leaders, scientists, policymakers, and advocates working across ocean governance, conservation, and innovation.
In December 2025, we held our inaugural "Women and the Ocean Worldwide" (WOW) virtual summit! Today on #InternationalWomensDay , we'd like to celebrate the women who made it happen as well as appreciate the work that women are doing across the globe to sustain our ocean.
We also celebrate Prof. Kura Paul-Burke, who was unable to join us, but whose work on Indigenous knowledge and ocean restoration remains an important voice in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future for our ocean.
And we celebrate the late Kristina Gjerde, who was to be with us at the first WOW, her legacy in protecting our ocean has definitely left a lasting mark on global ocean governance and continues to inspire those working to safeguard the high seas.
The Women and the Ocean Worldwide (WOW) Summit brought together inspiring women leaders, scientists, policymakers, and advocates working across ocean governance, conservation, and innovation.
We marked #WorldWildlifeDay today at the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum #GCTDF2026 alongside a remarkable community of conservationists, innovators, policymakers and technologists, united by one mission — protecting our planet’s biodiversity.
Image Credits: @Kenya Wildlife Service
The Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum #GCTDF2026 begins today!
#GCTDF2026
Just 2 days to go!
Join us at the Women in Conservation Forum #WiCF on Monday where we'll be leading the Women in Marine Conservation Session.
and on Tuesday as well for #SmartOceans: Leveraging technology and data to advance ocean governance and marine conservation.
#30X30 #BBNJ
👩🏽🔬 Women in Marine Conservation — spotlighting leadership, advancing equity, and amplifying the voices of women driving change across marine and coastal ecosystems.
Date: March 2, 2026
Register Here: www.gctdf.org
At #GCTDF2026 we'll be taking lead on:
🌊 Smart Oceans — exploring how technology, data systems, and innovation are accelerating progress toward sustainable ocean governance and the global 30x30 target to protect 30% of land and ocean by 2030.
Date: March 3, 2026
And
We are very excited to be part of the Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum #GCTDF2026 taking place in Nairobi from the 2nd-6th of March 2026.
A significant milestone in maritime history has just been reached!
With Argentina’s recent accession, the IMO’s Cape Town Agreement has officially met its ratification threshold and is set to enter into force on February 24, 2027
www.imo.org/en/mediacent...
@wto.org Fish Fund has opened its 2nd Call for Proposals, inviting developing & least-developed country members that have ratified the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to apply for project grants aimed at supporting their implementation of the Agreement.
www.wto.org/english/news...
This is a promotional image for a webinar titled "Why the Ocean Matters: From Everyday Life to the High Seas," scheduled for 24 February at 9 am EST via Zoom. The background is a blue ocean-themed design, and there are seven individuals smiling and holding signs related to ocean conservation. Logos at the bottom include Wildtrust, UNDP, The Ocean Foundation, Oceans 5, The Ocean Project, and World Ocean Day. A "Let's Talk BBNJ" logo is in the upper right corner.
Join us for our first Youth Edition of the “Let’s Talk #BBNJ” webinar series.
In this session, we will explore why the ocean matters and why youth advocacy is critical to shaping the future of the global ocean commons.
Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qzmjMm
#60toGlobal
This is a promotional image for a webinar titled "Why the Ocean Matters: From Everyday Life to the High Seas," scheduled for 24 February at 9 am EST via Zoom. The background is a blue ocean-themed design, and there are seven individuals smiling and holding signs related to ocean conservation. Logos at the bottom include Wildtrust, UNDP, The Ocean Foundation, Oceans 5, The Ocean Project, and World Ocean Day. A "Let's Talk BBNJ" logo is in the upper right corner.
Join us for our first Youth Edition of the “Let’s Talk #BBNJ” webinar series.
In this session, we will explore why the ocean matters and why youth advocacy is critical to shaping the future of the global ocean commons.
Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qzmjMm
#60toGlobal