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Excited to share an insightful article by Jason Hall-Spencer and Lina Rasmusson from Gothenburg University, highlighting the vital role of public engagement in maerl conservation in the Wester Ross region. This piece underscores how community action drives meaningful marine conservation efforts. Read the full article to learn more about our work and the impact of the Blue Hope Alliance: https://bit.ly/4cP5xCa Together, we can make a difference in protecting our marine ecosystems! #MarineConservation #CommunityEngagement #MaerlProtection"

Excited to share an insightful article by Jason Hall-Spencer and Lina Rasmusson from Gothenburg University, highlighting the vital role of public engagement in maerl conservation in the Wester Ross region. This piece underscores how community action drives meaningful marine conservation efforts. Read the full article here https://bit.ly/4cP5xCa to learn more about our work and the impact of the Blue Hope Alliance: Together, we can make a difference in protecting our marine ecosystems! #MarineConservation #CommunityEngagement #MaerlProtection"

#SundaySpecies The Humpback whales: a conservation success story 💙🐋 Humpback whales were brought to the brink of extinction by commercial whaling by the mid-20th century. However, through concerted conservation efforts, including the establishment of marine protected areas, and various national and international legal protections, their populations have significantly rebounded. This exemple shows that coordinated efforts can save marine life. This is why, through many initiatives, the #OceanDecade aims to foster global cooperation for ocean. Join the Ocean Decade Network to meet, connect and partner with ocean experts from across the world: forum.oceandecade.org 🎥: Paul Nicklen #WorldOceansDay #WorldOceanDay

Together we can: conservation is a must

Did you know that these marine mammals are highly migratory and normally sail along Tanzania water between July-September each year on their way to southern area of the Indian ocean!? The Humpback are toothless and are filter feeders! Giving birth mostly to one calf and very layer (more than one), they breast feed their calves for 6-10 months, and provide some parental care including protection from predators. These wonderful marine mammals attain maturity at an average of 5-7 years, and give birth after every 1-3 years, whereby for a female individual knomaly undergo a gestation period of 11-12 months! Lastly they have a lifespan of 40-50 years based on the nature of external wild environment whereby there are plenty of threats and requires the survivability of the fittest

Investing in nature offers a clear pathway to protect and restore freshwater systems on which nature and people depend. Follow the link to discover more how The Nature Conservancy in Africa is conserving the waters that sustain life and livelihoods in Africa. https://lnkd.in/d5rVAQ4p

The ocean is the heart of our planet. But right now, its health is at risk. Learn more about our ocean conservation strategies and get involved here: https://nature.ly/3VyjIWz

We are all interconnected...

I learned a ton from moderating this panel! Namely: -Conserving public land doesn't inherently guarantee access, and Maryland has already begun making the latter a priority through the Maryland Greenspace Equity Program. -California's Pathways to 30x30 Plan is a gold star model of community engagement (17 listening sessions over 12 months!) -Colorado's Outdoor Strategy and the Keep Colorado Wild Pass are two examples of creative funding/programming models for other states to consider. -New Mexico's Land of Enchantment Fund is the state's first ever dedicated fund for conservation, and was passed by a part-time legislature, making the investment even more impressive. In summary: if I were to place bets on where to make deep capacity, time and strategy investments to advance conservation and environmental justice goals in the wake of a very uncertain November, I'd go big on states. Kudos: Center for American Progress, Rep. Kristina Ortez, Sen. Sarah Elfreth, Jennifer Norris, Jonathan Asher, Taylor Anderson, Mariel Lutz, Drew McConville, and of course, to our keynote speaker and personal hero of mine: Chair Brenda Mallory