Wrapping up the 10th Our Ocean Conference #OOC10 by sharing reflections from delegates on what made this year's conference so meaningful to them! I'm sure you'll recognise a few familiar faces 😊

SkyTruth recently traveled to Busan, South Korea for the 10th Our Ocean Conference, where we met with marine conservation partners and shared findings from our recent report on the world’s most polluting oil and gas infrastructure. #OOC10 #OurOcean2025 #MarinePollution #OceanData #OceanPollution

The 10th Our Ocean Conference #OOC10 in Busan🇰🇷 was a powerful reminder of what global cooperation for the ocean can look like, and the High Seas Alliance was proud to be part of it.

From our booth to side events on capacity-building and governance, the energy and momentum were palpable.

It was a privilege to participate in #OOC10 and to witness unity, ambition, and collective resolve. Turning these values into reality will require concrete actions to secure 30% ocean protection by 2030. Let’s carry this momentum beyond UNOC3—for a thriving, sustainable ocean for all! #Fortheocean

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At Comms INC, we’ve been involved in every #OurOceanConference since 2014, contributing to the evolution of its voice, presence, and global reach.

🇰🇷 Wrapping up another impactful Our Ocean Conference, and proud to have been part of it. #OOC10
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🌊 The 10th Our Ocean conference wraps up with great numbers!

✅ 277 commitments
💰 $9.1B mobilized
🌍 60 countries/orgs
👥 3,300 attendees
🌐 70+ side events
🎤 7 plenaries

#OOC10 brought global momentum & real action for the ocean.

#OurOcean2025 #OurOceanOurAction

Group photo with members of the Ocean Conservancy attending the Our Ocean Conference in Busan

It was a pleasure to meet with Ocean Conservancy in the margins of #OOC10.

We discussed ways to support Parties in enhancing action on the ocean-climate-biodiversity nexus as part of the implementation of their commitments under UNFCCC
and @unbiodiversity.bsky.social.

View of the podium during the panel discussion on MPAs at the Our Ocean Conference in Busan

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are central to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF, beyond the 30x30 Target.

At #OOC10, I joined a panel discussion on how effective #MPAs can deliver outcomes for biodiversity, livelihoods and sustainable development: bit.ly/3YTb2eA

From L. to R.: H.E. Annette Gibbons, Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the CBD

Canada’s engagement on marine conservation has helped drive progress under @unbiodiversity.bsky.social, including #COP16Colombia decision on #EBSAs: bit.ly/4jy2YIy

At #OOC10 H.E. Annette Gibbons, Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and I discussed synergies between the CBD and #BBNJ Agreement.

Executive Secretary of the CBD speaking in Busan with the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean

At #OOC10 Ambassador Peter Thomson and I agreed on the importance of synergistic action at all levels to accelerate the implementation of Ocean goals, including those under the #KMGBF.

#UNOC3 outcomes are expected to generate propulsion in our common endeavour for nature and people.

SAvE Whales: Turning Vision into Action to Mitigate Ship Strikes - The Green Tank A side event at the 10th Our Ocean Conference in Busan, Korea showcased progress on the innovative SAvE Whales system, one year after its joint commitment was announced in Athens. The collaboration be...

🐳 At the 10th #OurOceanConference, the SAvE Whales partners showcased progress on alert system to protect sperm whales from ship strikes in #Greece.

🚢 Highlight: Arcadia Shipmanagement commits to testing the system.
#OurOcean2025 #OOC10 @oceancare.bsky.social

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With this call to action, the Director of the HAC for N&P Secretariat, @ritazag.bsky.social , officially launched the Rapid Deployment Mechanism (RDM) during the MPA Session at #OOC10.

At the #OOC10 side event co-organised with ANCORS, UOW, Pew Trust and @deepseaconserve.bsky.social
panelists discussed opportunities for the #RFMOs and the #BBNJ Agreement to collaborate for ocean protection and sustainable management of the high seas for future generations.
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🌊 The Closing Ceremony of the 10th Our Ocean Conference is underway.

Watch the livestream from Busan 🇰🇷 as final reflections and commitments are made for a healthier, more sustainable ocean. www.youtube.com/live/3aj2C68...

#OOC10 #OurOcean2025 #OurOceanOurAction

Truly an inspiring couple of days at #OOC10! During our HAC for N&P Rapid Deployment Mechanism (RDM) Launch, we were honored to feature an esteemed panel of global leaders and experts dedicated to advancing #oceanprotection.

Proud to see Johnny Briggs (PBOL) and Prof. Rashid Sumaila (University of BC) speak on MPAs at #OOC10. Their interventions show the power of collaboration. We must accelerate action to meet #30x30 and secure a healthy ocean.

#OurOceanConference #PBOL #UniversityofBC @donabertarelli.bsky.social

🌊CIEL and partners are advocating for a #FossilFreeOcean at the #OurOcean2025 Conference in #Busan this week.

📚Learn more about the risks of offshore oil & gas, and how you can help protect our oceans: bit.ly/offshore-off...

#OOC10

➡️ UNDOALOS confirmed a special Treaty event on 9 June at #UNOC3
➡️ The Republic of Korea🇰🇷 expressed support for advancing High Seas #MPAs.

From Busan to Nice, the world is uniting behind the Treaty, and we are proud to be part of that push. #RaceForRatification #OOC10

The #RaceForRatification is accelerating.

Today, at our #OOC10 high-level political event, Ministers, ocean champions, Indigenous leaders, youth, civil society & philanthropy spotlight the urgency of ratifying and implementing the #BBNJ Treaty.
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Kudos to 🇰🇷 & @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

Excited to see continued engagement for the Sustainable Ocean Initiative. #SOI
@astridschomaker.bsky.social #OOC10

Want to follow the #OOC10 Plenary sessions?

Tune in tomorrow to watch live or, if you missed today's sessions, rewatch today's highlights:

🇬🇧 English: www.youtube.com/live/PzUBzZH...
🇰🇷 Korean: youtube.com/live/MQyLCH0...

#OurOcean2025 #OurOceanOurAction #LiveStream

Great to see @unbiodiversity.bsky.social's Executive Secretary @astridschomaker.bsky.social live posting from Our Ocean #OOC10 in Busan 🇰🇷. Most of 🌏's biodiv is in the 🌊.

H.E. Steven Victor, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment of Palau, meeting with Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the CBD, in the margins of the 10th Our Ocean Conference in Busan.

Palau is working on conserving 80% of its marine environment. The ambition and achievements are impressive.

At #OOC10 H.E. Steven Victor, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment, and I discussed strengthening the voice of #SIDS in @unbiodiversity.bsky.social processes.

Always a pleasure to hear some sensible chat.
#MPAs are good business. They are not just ecologically important they are economically smart. #OOC10 #Busan #OceanOptimism

MoU signing ceremony

At #OOC10 I had the honour of co-signing with H.E. Kang Do-Hyung, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, a Memorandum of Understanding extending the Republic of Korea's support to the Sustainable Ocean Initiative until 2030.

We at @unbiodiversity.bsky.social are proud of #SOI and its work.

Our Ocean Conference official opening ceremony underway #OOC10 Korea hosts a grand opening ceremony and announced ambitious ocean sustainability actions.

At #OOC10, @belgiummfa.bsky.social
@cancilleriachile.bsky.social Costa Rica🇨🇷, the EU🇪🇺, France🇫🇷, Maldives🇲🇻, Philippines🇵🇭, Palau🇵🇼 and Republic of Korea🇰🇷 will discuss how we can accelerate ambition for the #BBNJ Treaty in the #RaceFoRatification ahead of #UNOC3.

|At #OOC10 we were proud to join the Governments of Palau🇵🇼 Chile🇨🇱, and Costa Rica🇨🇷 to place the deep sea firmly on the ocean action agenda. With #UNOC3 in June, this is a pivotal moment to reaffirm the global community’s collective responsibility for the deep sea. @cancilleriachile.bsky.social

#MPAs is 1️⃣ of the Areas of Action of the 10th #OurOceanConference.

As leaders gather to mobilise global efforts, explore the MPA Guide, a science-based tool & framework to understand & MPAs effectively.
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Today, at our first #OOC10 side event, experts discussed key commitments to advance #30x30 and shared successful case studies of MPA establishment and implementation, including the development of high-quality high seas #MPAs under the #BBNJ Treaty.
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