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Coral reefs are nearing extinction. 2026 must mark a turning point | Jason Momoa At 1.5C of global warming, up to 90% of coral reefs could be lost. The next few months could be a defining moment

Coral reefs face extinction. Jason Momoa warns that 1.5C warming puts 90% of reefs at risk. 2026 must be the turning point for ocean health.🌍

tinyurl.com/3uxr4fhj #ClimateAction #CoralReefs #EndangeredSpecies #Oceans #OceanHealth

🌊 Marine debris is more than just trash — it’s a serious threat to ocean life.

The impact is real — and growing. You can make a difference. livingoceans.org/donate
#OceanHealth #PlasticPollution #ClearTheCoast

⚠️Vanuatu is reporting an outbreak of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning with 75 cases confirmed nationwide so far this year.

8 islands affected (63% of cases in Efate).
4 hospitalizations; no deaths.

Most affected: Young adults (15–34 years).

#Vanuatu #PublicHealth #Ciguatera #FoodSafety #OceanHealth

The ocean is closer to our lives than we think.

Over 95% of international data travels through cables on the ocean floor.

Messages, markets, media, everything, sent as pulses of light through fibre laid across the seabed.

📊 Source: TeleGeography
#SubmarineCables #OceanHealth #Connectivity

Record Seafood Consumption: A Global Balancing Act - Cozzy Energy Solutions A new report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that global seafood consumption has reached a record high of 209 million metric tons in 2024. This marks a 7.2% increase from 2018, when consumption totaled 195 million metric tons. Aquaculture is the primary driver of this growth, now accounting for more

Record Seafood Consumption: A Global Balancing Act #ERCOT #SeafoodConsumption #SustainableSeafood #OceanHealth #FoodSecurity #Aquaculture

Irish Whale & Dolphin Group on Instagram: "Upcoming webinar by ESGVM, for vets, microbiologists, researchers, enthusiasts, or anyone interested in infectious diseases of marine mammals: "When the Oce... 27 likes, 1 comments - irishwhaleanddolphingroup on March 30, 2026: "Upcoming webinar by ESGVM, for vets, microbiologists, researchers, enthusiasts, or anyone interested in infectious diseases of mari...

Will you join us tomorrow?🐬🦭🐋 #wildlife #OneHealth #OceanHealth #marinemammals #conservation #veterinarymicrobiology
@esgvm.bsky.social @escmid.bsky.social

We’re not watching a distant future unfold-
we’re watching systems BREAK in real time.

Oceans absorb the heat.
Ice melts FASTER than expected.
Weather becomes MORE EXTREME.

It’s about ACTION.

What we do next matters.

YOUR MOVE. 🌍

#ClimateCrisis #OceanHealth #ActNow #Future

New research shows a "Plastic Cascade": microplastics in fish have risen steadily since 2010. River discharge is the #1 human factor driving waste to our coasts. New AI models map these risks with 73% accuracy.🌊🐟 https://tinyurl.com/akvtbcbr #PlasticPollution #OceanHealth

A Plastic Cascade moves waste from rivers (the top human factor) to coastal hotspots. New research uses AI to map these risks with 73% accuracy, helping us prioritize cleanup efforts. Let’s protect our seas!🌊🐟

tinyurl.com/akvtbcbr #PlasticCascade #OceanHealth #PlasticPollution #Health

'Fast-food ocean': climate change is draining sea's nutrition - Oceanographic MIT scientists find climate change is altering the nutritional composition of phytoplankton with profound consequences for food web.

Climate change is turning oceans into a "fast-food" environment: high volume, low nutrition. This threatens marine food webs and food security.

tinyurl.com/34ebkz6h #OceanHealth #MarineScience #Health #Seafood #Nutrition

Historic new report maps California’s coastal successes and failures A first-of-its-kind report offers a stark look at the health of California’s coast and ocean and the major effects of climate change.

California’s first comprehensive Ocean Health Report reveals a stark future: 75% of sandy beaches could vanish by 2100. With bull kelp down 75% and gray whales shrinking 40%, the data underscores an urgent need for climate policy.

tinyurl.com/38bv97xx #ClimateChange #OceanHealth #California

2026 Sargassum bloom on track to be the largest, smelliest season yet It would beat last year’s record of 37.5 million tons of rotten egg-scented seaweed.

2026 Sargassum bloom on track to be the largest, smelliest season yet #Science #EarthSciences #Oceanography #SargassumBloom #OceanHealth #MarineEcosystem

www.popsci.com/environment/biggest-sarg...

Cocaine Sharks Found in Bahamas: Scientists Detect Caffeine and Drugs in Marine Life Cocaine sharks Bahamas study reveals sharks near Eleuthera Island tested positive for cocaine, caffeine, acetaminophen and diclofenac. Scientists warn marine pollution from sewage and tourism is risin...

Cocaine Sharks Found in Bahamas: Scientists Detect Caffeine and Drugs in Marine Life
#CocaineSharks #Bahamas #OceanPollution #MarineLife #SharkStudy #EnvironmentalNews #ScienceNews #OceanHealth #ClimateAndOcean #WildlifeResearch
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Re‑sharing — happening tomorrow.
A great opportunity to learn how industrial ocean data can help close critical knowledge gaps in ocean science and strengthen marine protection efforts. Thrilled to be adding our voice to this.

#oceandata #datasharing #oceanhealth @bluecloud2026.bsky.social

110 Million Pounds Of Plastics Collected From World's Oceans The Ocean Cleanup claims a record haul of plastic waste as its innovative technologies and strategies continue to make significant progress.

110M pounds of plastic removed is real progress, but the ocean crisis is still upstream. Rivers and poorly managed urban waste continue feeding marine pollution at scale. Cleanup matters. Prevention matters more.

tinyurl.com/7aetbpwy #Plastic #PlasticPollution #OceanHealth #OceanCleanup

Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars Scientists have solved the mystery of what killed over 5 billion sea stars — also known as starfish — off the Pacific coast of North America.

Good news for starfish...and the Earth! (That includes you)

#starfish #oceanbacteria #oceanhealth

apnews.com/article/sea-...

How to spot corporate greenwashing Forget the MacBook Neo...

Forget the #MacBook #Neo — can Tim Cook's environmental report survive a fact check?

#ClimateChange #Greenwashing #Apple #Sustainability #CorporateAccountability #FossilFuels #ClimateCrisis #TimCook #OceanHealth #Phytoplankton #ClimateJustice #GreenTech #EcoFraud #CarbonEmissions #ClimateAction

Small plants, big impact! 🌿🌊 Seagrass meadows are the "lungs of the sea," absorbing carbon 35x faster than tropical rainforests.

Let's protect these coastal guardians this #WorldSeagrassDay.

#BlueCarbon #OceanHealth #WorldSeagrassDay

This has big implications for ocean health, marine life, and climate resilience. We need stronger waste systems, better stormwater management, and policies that keep plastic out of rivers and seas. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/d6f2hvwt
#PlasticPollution #OceanHealth #CleanWatersheds

You can still register for our webinar on untargeted approaches to detecting and characterising the impacts of chemical pollutants on marine ecosystems. Register to join us at 11:00 CET on March 5! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/51acc2...

#pollution #OceanHealth #environment #webinar

🌊 Ocean pollution isn’t always visible.

Underwater noise from shipping and intensive aquaculture is increasing fast and affecting marine life.

The UN’s International Maritime Organisation is now proposing a study on how to reduce it.

#StopOctopusFarming #OceanHealth

It’s no surprise that the Mediterranean Sea has experienced significant warming recently, but a new biological study finds it is changing into a tropical sea from the base of the food chain upwards.
#climatechange #oceans #Mediterranean #foodweb #plankton #oceanhealth

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**1873: "Smog" is born!** 🏭☁️

This word merged "smoke + fog" to describe polluted air. Today, atmospheric pollution still falls into our oceans, harming marine life.

History reminds us: clean air = clean seas! 🌊

#Smog #EnvironmentalHistory #OceanHealth

The world's smallest sea turtle lives in a noisy ocean Noisy ships and industry are impacting critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles. But how much?

The world’s smallest sea turtle lives in a noisy ocean #Science #Biology #Zoology #SeaTurtleConservation #MarineLife #OceanHealth

www.popsci.com/environment/worlds-small...

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🌊 Our oceans are in peril! Warming waters & pollution unravel vital food webs, threatening marine life *and* our own well-being. A fragile blue world… #OceanHealth ✨

Source: phys.org/news/2026-02-crispr-base...

Deep-sea mining isn’t just extraction—it’s permanent change.
Habitat destruction, biodiversity loss, and toxic sediment plumes put the deep ocean at risk. Learn more here! www.nature.com/articles/s44...
#DeepSea #OceanHealth #Biodiversity #ProtectTheDeep #NoDeepSeaMining

Sea turtles help keep seagrass meadows healthy 🐢 By grazing, turtles prevent seagrass from becoming overgrown and unhealthy. Healthy seagrass can store up to 35x more carbon than tropical rainforests 🌿 #BlueCarbon #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAction #OceanHealth #SeaTurtles

Microplastics contaminate a third of fish in Pacific island waters Microplastics are widespread in Pacific island fish, with reef and bottom-dwelling species showing the highest exposure.

Even the most remote Pacific islands—Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu—aren’t spared. Researchers found microplastics in 1 in 3 fish, including reef species like Lethrinus harak and Parupeneus barberinus.

tinyurl.com/4tnjdh8n #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #OceanHealth #FoodSecurity #Seafood

Permeable driveways allow our groundwater to recharge naturally instead of sending polluted runoff into the ocean. Rainplan helps you replace cracked concrete with surfaces that breathe.

#GroundwaterRecharge #OceanHealth #PermeablePavers

6/7 Enfin, l'action s'invite en entreprise et dans les clubs. Analyser les chaînes d'approvisionnement et réduire l'empreinte carbone individuelle sont les étapes clés pour devenir un véritable "Champion de la mer" au quotidien. 🚲🏢 #TheOceanRace #Education #OceanHealth #Sailing