As #PrepCom3 comes to a close, our DOSI delegation reflect on the last two weeks in New York.

In our latest blog, we set out the differences between a Preparatory Commission and a Conference of the Parties and why this phase has been so important for #DeepOcean stewardship.

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Week 1 at #PrepCom3 has been focused on the building blocks of the #BBNJ Agreement.

Our DOSI delegation is doing a great job on the ground, supporting delegate discussion on how the BBNJ Agreement will be operationalised.

What's happened so far? 👇🧵

DOSI ambassadors are at #PrepCom3 for the #BBNJ Agreement in New York.
Over the next two weeks, the DOSI delegation, led by Christine Gaebel & Marina Garwood, will be working to support States and other actors as they consider the rules, procedures, and institutions required for the implementation.

Pleser cael sgwrsio am y môr dwfn yng Nghymraeg gyda @aledhughes.bsky.social 🌊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

A pleasure to chat about the deep sea with Aled Hughes on BBC Radio Cymru!

📣 Watch our new video about #DeepSea fisheries, produced by DOSI in collaboration with Leo Richards of Natural World Facts!

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Learn more about our work and the DOSI #Fisheries Working Group: www.dosi-project.org/fisheries/

Join us to remember Kristina Gjerde, a deep-ocean champion, DOSI co-founder and friend to so many. She brought science, policy, and people together to protect the high seas, and her legacy continues to shape ocean stewardship globally.

Read our full memoriam here: buff.ly/5Uvi82b

The Deep Ocean: Our Greatest Climate Ally YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative

As leaders gather in Belem for #COP30, this video from @deepstewardship.bsky.social & Leo Richards reminds us: the deep sea is our greatest climate ally.

Protecting it must be central to climate action.

Watch: https://youtu.be/Fjtwmt-gOJ8 @cop30brazil.bsky.social

🌊 Find out more about climate and the #DeepOcean our latest video!

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This video is a DOSI production created in collaboration with Leo Richards of Natural World Facts.

🌊 Big win for the #DeepSea
At the #IUCNCongress members voted to adopt:
✅ Motion 032 – Protecting seamounts and vulnerable marine ecosystems from destructive practices
✅ Motion 035 – Protecting mesopelagic ecosystem integrity

Thanks to those who voted science into policy 👏

We’re at the #IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi this week 🌍

Come say hi and learn about the deep ocean at our Deep-Sea Booth 🌊
& follow @deepstewardship.bsky.social for updates on our activities at the Congress!

The DOSI #MarineGeneticResources (MGR) Working Group, an expert network, provides independent insights to promote best practices for #MGR and aid stakeholders in navigating the #BBNJ Agreement.

Discover more in this video: buff.ly/SYEh3e9

Reflections from Nice Whale, hello there! In this month’s Ocean Brief, I share my reflections on UNOC and the One Ocean Science Congress - something I've been meaning to do since June. Yes, really, I’ve been meaning to wri...

Some thoughtful and realistic reflections from #UNOC2025 from @oceanoculus.com

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Check out our new video on #DeepSeaMining to find out what’s at stake 🪼
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Deep-Sea Biodiversity: How Do We Protect It? The deep ocean is the world’s largest environment, harbouring a wealth of biodiversity, much of which remains unknown. Despite its immensity and remoteness, ...

Preserving deep-sea biodiversity is crucial for the planet's health. The DOSI Biodiversity Task Force connects deep-sea science with global biodiversity policy. Learn more about deep-sea conservation and DOSI's efforts in this video.

▶️ Watch the video: buff.ly/PwIqLh4

📢 Think Deep! Podcast Trailer #connections #deepsea 🐙 YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative

Plus, check out the trailer for the new DOSI #podcast series:
Think Deep! Decoding deep-ocean science & policy

Episode 1 out now on all the usual streaming platforms

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Deep-sea exploration for global ocean governance YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative

The Importance of Deep-Sea #Exploration for Global Ocean Governance

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High Seas, High Stakes: What’s the BBNJ Agreement? YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative

High Seas, High Stakes: What’s the #BBNJ Agreement?

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Deep-Sea Biodiversity: How Do We Protect It? YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative

Deep-Sea #Biodiversity: How Do We Protect It?

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If you missed DOSI’s #UNOC Green Zone event yesterday, fear not! You can watch all of the spectacular #deepsea videos featured over on our YouTube channel 🪼 including…

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Let the 3rd UN Ocean Conference be the conference that makes the difference!

1️⃣ Act now where science is clear
2️⃣ Advance knowledge before irreversible decisions
3️⃣ Turn knowledge into action, and action into justice

Do not hesitate to disseminate widely.
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#UNOC3 #OOSC #ScienceForTheOcean 🌊

We are thrilled to announce "Think Deep! Decoding deep-ocean science and policy," our new 6-part podcast series. We explore connections to the #DeepOcean and clarify governance frameworks protecting it, covering topics from climate to biodiversity, UNCLOS to the BBNJ Agreement. 👇

Happy International #BiodiversityDay
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◾️96% of Earth's habitable space is #DeepOcean!
◾️<15% of ocean biodiversity is discovered

📢 We can’t reach our #GlobalGoals without the #DeepSea.

Read our statement 👉 buff.ly/oef3MwN

#KMGBF #UNBiodiversity #IPBES

DOSI BBNJ Working Group - Introductory Video YouTube video by Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative

On #EarthDay watch our video on the BBNJ Agreement! Adopted in June 2023, the #BBNJ is an opportunity to better conserve and manage marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction.

DOSI production created in collaboration with Leo Richards of Natural World Facts

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Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni

Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni was formally described and named 100 years ago, in 1925, based on two partial specimens found in the stomach of a sperm whale near the South Shetland Islands. However, no one has ever captured footage of a living colossal squid — until now.

Colossal Squid, 1st Live Observation | Searching for New Species in the South Sandwich Islands YouTube video by Schmidt Ocean

🦑 This baby is COLOSSAL! 🦑
First confirmed live observation of the colossal squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, in its natural habitat. Filmed at about 600m near the South Sandwich Islands during the #SouthSandwichIslands expedition. youtu.be/lzPoG9H8Hlo

Why is deep-sea exploration important for global ocean governance?🌊🪸
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@oceancensus.bsky.social @schmidtocean.bsky.social @deepstewardship.bsky.social #Nekton #TheNipponFoundation #SouthSandwichIslands

Some Enypniastes commentary from yours truly 🐓

South Montagu Bank | SOI Divestream 799 YouTube video by Schmidt Ocean

We're currently diving at Montagu Bank #SouthSandwichIslands 🪸 with @oceancensus.bsky.social & @schmidtocean.bsky.social

Watch the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/FaqIL4n...

Very lucky to be part of this expedition to the #SouthSandwichIslands with @oceancensus.bsky.social & @schmidtocean.bsky.social 🌊❄️

Follow along for species discovery, mapping and more!

Today I know I need to post some more cool deep-sea science but am feeling very resistant today. The best I can do is combine the two. A thread.