Antarctica warming about 3°C since 1950s, scientists tell UN Ocean Conference At the SDG Media Zone during the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, ITV reporting and Antarctic scientists described rapid warming—about 3°C since the 1950s—ocean-driven glacier loss, large calving events and risks to sea-level rise, carbon storage and marine food webs.

Antarctica is heating up at an alarming rate, with scientists revealing that ocean-driven heat is causing unprecedented glacier loss and posing serious risks to our planet's future.

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#US #MarineBiodiversity #GlacierLoss #CitizenPortal #NiceOceanConference #ClimateChange

The deeper-water palaemonid #Shrimp Bathymenes aleator has been recorded in New Zealand waters for the very first time – an exciting addition to the region’s known #MarineBiodiversity. 🌊🦐

Published in #OpenAccess in #Crustaceana: doi.org/10.1163/1568...

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Introducing the keynote speakers of #WCMB2026:

Daniel Lauretta (Argentine Museum of Natural Sciences, CONICET) will present the keynote for Theme 4. He has a background in #marinebiodiversity, invertebrate taxonomy & phylogeny.

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A key milestone from #DiverSea: the MARBIOSE dashboard proof-of-concept is here.

This integrated tool brings together marine biodiversity, ecosystem services, and policy scenarios to support better understanding of coastal and marine systems.

#MarineBiodiversity #HorizonEurope

Introducing the keynote speakers of #WCMB2026:

Fei Chai will present the keynote for Theme 3. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Maine (@umaine.bsky.social) and Chair Professor at Xiamen University.

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Scientists present Reef Check findings, urge expansion of Laguna Beach protected area Reef Check Foundation and Laguna Bluebelt Coalition representatives told the council that surveys show healthier kelp forests and lower urchin counts inside Laguna's marine reserve and asked the city to back efforts to extend the marine protected area boundary to include two reefs currently in the Dana Point SMCA.

Laguna Beach's marine protected area shows healthier kelp forests and fewer sea urchins, prompting researchers to advocate for an expansion that could further boost local ecosystems.

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#LagunaBeachOrangeCounty #CA #MarineBiodiversity #EnvironmentalSustainability

🌊 What if #data could drive better decisions for our #Oceans?

📚 Check out #DTOBioFlow’s 8️⃣ #DUCs, turning complex #MarineBiodiversity data into practical, real-world solutions that support policy & decision-making.

🤝 Supporting #OceanInnovation and #MissionOcean.

🔗 Learn more: tinyurl.com/38mhakf2

#sharks&rays #Kenya #marinebiodiversity #community-ledaction

Researchers Uncover Hidden Genetic World Beneath Antarctic Seas A sweeping genetic survey of Antarctic waters reveals a hidden microbial world with untold influence on Earth’s climate.

Researchers Uncover Hidden Genetic World Beneath Antarctic Seas #Science #Biology #Genetics #AntarcticResearch #MarineBiodiversity

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Introducing the keynote speakers of #WCMB2026:

Lisa Levin will present the combined keynote for Themes 2 and 7. She is a Distinguished Professor Emerita at @scrippsocean.bsky.social

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#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee

Penelope Nozithelo Moyo is a marine scientist passionate about #marinebiodiversity conservation and sustainable ecosystem management.

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🐠 Which reef fishes yield reliable #SDMs? Analysing 1900+ species, this study shows #modelperformance mostly depends on latitude, coastal proximity and environmental match, offering a framework to predict reliability and improve #marinebiodiversity assessments.

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Diego Nahuel Campos Salazar is specialized in small-scale fisheries and conservation in Perú. He promotes the importance of fishers’ traditional knowledge for sustainable use.

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Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 40

Session 7.6: "Innovative and large-scale approaches for biodiversity observation in pelagic ecosystems"

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And this concludes the 40 sessions of #WCMB2026!

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Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 39

Session 7.5: "New technology for biodiversity monitoring innovations and challenges to implementation"

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Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 38

Session 7.4: "Plankton biodiversity observation for ocean health"

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Refreshing, Fascinating And Pretty Fish Photography

#SharkConservation #OceanLife #SharkAwareness #MarineBiodiversity

Commission briefed on trawl'to'pot conversion for Puget Sound non'spot shrimp; public comment period open WDFW staff briefed the Commission on CR 102 implementing legislation that defines non'spot shrimp and creates a voluntary pathway for trawl license holders to convert to pot licenses; the rule package addresses gear, buoy labeling, quota reporting and an alternative gear testing pathway. Public comment for the CR 102 package is open through March 15.

Washington's Fish and Wildlife Commission is redefining shrimp fishing with a new pot-only license for non-spot shrimp—find out what this means for local fishers and conservation!

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#WA #MarineBiodiversity #CitizenPortal #WildlifeConservation #SustainableFishing

Scientists tell fisheries committee Prince William Sound has warmed and surface productivity fallen about a third Dr. Rob Campbell of the Prince William Sound Science Center told the Alaska Legislature’s Special Committee on Fisheries that a 50‑year temperature record and satellite data show long‑term warming and roughly a one‑third decline in surface productivity, and he described ecosystem impacts including recruitment failures and large seabird and whale declines.

Prince William Sound is experiencing alarming warming trends and a shocking one-third drop in surface productivity, leading to dire consequences for marine life.

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#AK #MarineBiodiversity #CitizenPortal #EcosystemResilience #PrinceWilliamSoundFisheries #ClimateChange

Introducing the keynote speakers of #WCMB2026:

Our opening keynote is Dr. David Obura (@davidobura.bsky.social). He is a Founding Director of CORDIO East Africa (@cordioea.bsky.social) and chairs @ipbes.net.

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This is our final call to send in your abstracts for #WCMB2026

The call for abstracts is closing on 17 March 2026. There will be no extensions and no exceptions.

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#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee

Nancy Barahona from #IFOP is a fisheries engineer with a master’s degree in environmental education.

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Researchers gathered around a table with animal specimens during a biodiversity research lab visit and scientific discussion.

A scientist examining a preserved animal specimen in a biodiversity research laboratory with jars from a zoological collection.

A researcher is analysing small animal bones at a laboratory workstation as part of biodiversity and zoological specimen research.

What did the North Sea and Baltic Sea ecosystems look like over 100 years ago?

Researchers from Ecologic Institute visited the @mfnberlin.bsky.social to study historical specimens and collections that help reconstruct past #MarineBiodiversity and ecological baselines.

More: www.ecologic.eu/20377

Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 37

Session 7.3: "Animal movement, behaviour and biologging"

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2026 in Belgium (17th - 20th November)

Deadline for applications is 17th March 2026

Learn more here: www.wcmb2026.org/participatio...

#marinebiodiversity #funding #conference #coralreefs #marinescience #marineconservation #conservation

Council confirms preliminary preferred ABC/ACLs for multiple groundfish stocks After reviewing new projections, the council formally adopted preliminary preferred alternatives (PPA) for ABCs and ACLs for several rockfish and flatfish species for the 2027–28 cycle, endorsing GMT/GAP recommendations to proceed to final specification work.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council has taken a critical step towards shaping the future of groundfish stocks by confirming preliminary harvest specifications for 2027–28.

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#WA #MarineBiodiversity #CitizenPortal #HarvestManagement #SustainableFishing

Council backs testing hookless ring terminal tackle under EFPs and asks NMFS to prioritize flexible terms The council recommended NMFS approve EFP testing of hookless ring terminal tackle for HMS fisheries and asked NIMS to prioritize flexibility in operative EFP terms (depth, timing, vessel additions) within existing FEIS effort limits so applicants can iterate and share lessons quickly.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is paving the way for innovative hookless ring tackle that promises to maintain swordfish catches while reducing bycatch—could this be the future of sustainable fishing?

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#WA #MarineBiodiversity #CitizenPortal #SustainableFishing

📢 Two open positions in our lab at the Department of Marine Sciences, University of the Aegean (Greece). If you are interested in #MarineBiodiversity, #conservation, and research on marine ecosystems, consider applying. Details below 👇

🌊 Черно море играе ключова роля за екологичния баланс в региона, но неговите екосистеми са под нарастващ натиск.

Загубата на местообитания, замърсяването и климатичните промени засягат морските видове

🌍 Научете още: 🔗 www.biodiversity.foundation/en

#BlackSea #MarineBiodiversity #NatureProtection