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OceanOptimism

@OceanOptimism

Sharing solutions and creating a new narrative of hope for our ocean | #oceanoptimism

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Season 3 of #OceanOptimism Podcast is here! We kick off with @portofsandiego’s Blue Economy Incubator. Join us with former Commissioner Castellanos in a deep dive on sustainable ocean tech & its role in balancing ecology & economy. open.spotify.com/episode/2oI…
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A young lawyer working to make a difference for Indonesia's plastic problem is my news to me good news for Dec 17. #OceanOptimism #EarthOptimism e360.yale.edu/features/tiza-…
To Fight Plastic Waste, an Indonesian Campaign Aims High

To Fight Plastic Waste, an Indonesian Campaign Aims High

Since attorney and activist Tiza Mafira cofounded Plasticdiet Indonesia in 2013, the group has helped more than 100 local governments pass single-use plastic bag bans and is now tackling straws,...

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Positive Ocean News 🌊 To finish the year off on a positive note, we've rounded up some of December’s good news stories for our seas. Read on and share to spread some #OceanOptimism! - A thread #GoodNews #PositiveNews #Ocean
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A quieter Puget Sound for the Orcas. #OceanOptimism kuow.org/stories/it-s-gettin…
It's getting quieter in Puget Sound and easier for orcas to find dinner

It's getting quieter in Puget Sound and easier for orcas to find dinner

Orca conservation groups are thanking commercial ships and other big vessels for slowing down around endangered southern resident killer whales.

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Reasons to be optimistic for the oceans in 2024 👇🌍 #seagrass #oceanoptimism – at Scarborough, England
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Our Top 6 reasons to be optimistic for the oceans in 2024
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SOS Carbon@sos_carbon4 Jan 2024
Every effort for #OceanConservation ripples into waves of positive change. Let's ride the tide of optimism and safeguard the seas for a brighter, bluer future. 🌊 #SOSCarbon #OceanOptimism #BlueHorizons
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Ancestral practices and the return of fish in French Polynesia. My news to me good news for Nov 13. #OceanOptimism #EarthOptimism hakaimagazine.com/features/r…
Rāhui and the Art of Marine Conservation | Hakai Magazine

Rāhui and the Art of Marine Conservation | Hakai Magazine

In French Polynesia, an ancient practice puts everyone in charge of protecting the sea.

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🤿 They say: be the change you want to see. These women are doing just that, making #scubadiving and the #oceans more accessible and equitable🌊🌊 My latest @PADI, f/t @CAVeelenturf @TheJetlagged) 🔗 blog.padi.com/women-padi-pro… #scuba #oceanoptimism #goodnews
Women PADI Pros Changing the Face of the Dive Industry

Women PADI Pros Changing the Face of the Dive Industry

Women PADI Pros are working to increase ocean access for all and to tackle gender gaps within the industry.

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3️⃣ Device developed to turn water, sunlight and carbon dioxide into green fuel Scientists at Cambridge University have developed ‘artificial leaves’ that float on water and produces a fuel which does not emit fossil-derived carbon when burned. theguardian.com/environment/…
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1️⃣ Two new deep-water coral reefs discovered A cold-water reef spanning 800m and one measuring 250m long have been recorded in the Galápagos Marine Reserve. news.mongabay.com/2023/11/ga…
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Positive Ocean News 🌊 From newly discovered coral reefs to a whale sanctuary and sustainable seaweed fashion, we've rounded up some good news stories for our seas this month. Read on and share to spread some #OceanOptimism! - A thread
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🚨 New #OceanOptimism podcast episode! 🌊 Dive into the corporate view on sustainability. Today, we're joined by Ini Ghdirmic & Doriane Zalewski from Pacific Capital Partners & FMR Brands, our proud sponsors. #Refix @refixyourself spotify.link/FrIxS78MMDb
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The rabbits are gone and the petrels are back. My news to me good newsfor Aug 28. #OceanOptimism #EarthOptimism sevenseasmedia.org/rare-peru…
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A good year for one of my favorite birds is my news to me good news for Aug 31. #OceanOptimism #EarthOptimism popsci.com/environment/puffi…
Maine's puffins show another year of remarkable resiliency

Maine's puffins show another year of remarkable resiliency

This second consecutive rebound year is welcome news, after 90 percent of nesting puffins failed to raise a single chick in 2021 while.

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Ellen@SpoonerEllen3 Sep 2023
Apply for funding to restore habitat in the U.S. #OceanOptimism
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.@NOAAFisheries announced up to $240 million for habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects! This #OceanClimateAction is a win-win-win for our ocean and communities. noaa.gov/news-release/biden-…
Biden-Harris Administration makes $240 million available for habitat restoration and coastal...

Biden-Harris Administration makes $240 million available for habitat restoration and coastal...

Today, NOAA Fisheries is announcing the availability of up to $240 million in funding for transformational habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects as part of President Biden’s Investing...

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If the Marshall Islands can kick the diesel habit, so can other economies with more money to spare! My news to me good news for Sept 4 #OceanOptimism #EarthOptimism abc.net.au/news/science/2023…
Faced with rising sea levels, the Marshall Islands are decarbonising ocean transport

Faced with rising sea levels, the Marshall Islands are decarbonising ocean transport

As the world's shipping industry decarbonises at a glacial pace, the Marshall Islands has a plan to wean its fleets off fossil fuels completely by 2050.

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🌊🎙️ New #OceanOptimism podcast episode out now! Featuring the internationally renowned Dr. Joeli Veitayaki from Fiji, this episode sheds light on the power of partnerships in ocean conservation. open.spotify.com/episode/43V…
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🌊 #OceanOptimism Alert! 🎙️ New episode dropping on August 28th! Dive in as we chat with Fijian scientist Dr. Joeli Veitayaki about the crucial role of partnerships in Fiji's ocean conservation. #BlueProsperityFiji
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From Sea to Plate to Sea: How Oyster Shells Are Shoring Up Coastlines

From Sea to Plate to Sea: How Oyster Shells Are Shoring Up Coastlines

Long after the oysters are gone, their shells help protect the marine environment. “Once you shuck ‘em, don’t just chuck ‘em!"

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#OceanOptimism This week marks one year since the passage of the #InflationReductionAct which is the single biggest investment in climate solutions the U.S. has ever made! We must celebrate the progress while pushing for more.
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