Join us on November 12 to discuss the upcoming High Seas COP1 and how African youth voices can contribute to these important decisions!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Let’s Talk BBNJ: Africa Youth Pre-COP1 Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

- Let’s Talk BBNJ: Africa Youth Pre-COP1 Session The High Seas Alliance, WildTrust, EarthEcho International, SOA Tanzania, IUCN and ISS are hosting a regional youth session to help young people acros...

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High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance.bsky.social · 5d ago

Join HSA in our next #LetsTalkBBNJ webinar, bringing African youth voices into the future of #HighSeas protection! We’ll explore COP1, regional priorities and ways for youth to make their voices heard on the #HighSeasTreaty. 📅 12 Nov, 6pm SAST 💻 https://shorturl.at/WvIuU

The EarthEcho Water Challenge test kits are now available for purchase! In just a few easy steps, you can test your local water and find out what it means for the health of your local ecosystem. Learn more about the 5-step process and order your kit at https://www.monitorwater.org/resources

"As a resident of a community, you are a rightful contributor in shaping the future of our planet." This summer Ariane Lemaire brought the environmental of the Carolina shores to Capitol Hill. https://www.earthecho.org/news/regardless-of-what-you-do-it-matters-cleaning-litter-to-calling-for-change

EarthEcho’s Dr. Sam Athey writes about what it really means for water quality when plastics move through a watershed. Marine plastic pollution can feel distant until you realize how connected to it you already are. 🔗 https://www.earthecho.org/news/water-quality-starts-upstream

Do you really know your water? It's National Water Quality Month, and we're diving into what makes water "healthy," the policies protecting it, community science, and how everyday people can address water pollution. https://www.earthecho.org/news/do-you-know-your-water-well

Do You Know Your Water Well? 2026 National Water Quality Month‍ Part 1 of 4

Every August, National Water Quality Month is observed in the United States to highlight the importance of clean water— a vital element in human health, ecosystem protection, and the overall global need for access to safe drinking water.

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Poolside PD starts here! Join the ShareMyLesson’s Summer of Learning “Exploring Deep-Sea Ecosystems” webinar on Jul 28 . We'll dive into resources designed to engage students in real-world ocean exploration. Register at https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/deep-sea-ecosystems-digital-tools

“We, as the next generation of scientists and ocean advocates, are already working to repair a damaged, broken world that was bestowed on us by previous generations." Read the Conservation Law Foundation chat w/Ocean Protection Ambassador https://www.clf.org/blog/five-questions-with-jhaylin-cruz/

Five Questions with Jhaylin Cruz

Jhaylin Cruz shares what drew him to become an ocean advocate and what he's learned from fighting for Cashes Ledge.

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Looking forward to EarthEcho's own Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski sharing new resources for teaching about deep-sea ecosystems. See you July 28!

Share My Lesson@sharemylesson.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Join @earthechointl.bsky.social on July 28, to explore free NGSS-aligned resources featuring ROV dives, shipwreck investigations, digital mapping, and ocean conservation. 🐠🌎 Register today: https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/deep-sea-ecosystems-digital-tools @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

Did you know you inhale or ingest anywhere from tens of thousands to 1.5M microplastic particles every day? EarthEcho Marine Plastics Ambassadors share solutions with their communities and policy makers to protect human & environmental health from the impacts of #PlasticPollution. #PlasticFreeJuly

Webinar alert for educators! Join EarthEcho's Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski for an early look at the new (and free) NGSS-aligned deep sea lessons and resources. See you on July 28!

Share My Lesson@sharemylesson.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Join @earthechointl.bsky.social on July 28, to explore free NGSS-aligned resources featuring ROV dives, shipwreck investigations, digital mapping, and ocean conservation. 🐠🌎 Register today: https://sharemylesson.com/webinars/deep-sea-ecosystems-digital-tools @aft.org @aftteach.bsky.social

UPDATE! The Water Challenge Ambassador application deadline has been extended through July 5, 2026. If you’re considering applying for this program but unsure what to expect or if you’re eligible, visit monitorwater.org/ambassadors. We can’t wait to receive your application!

EarthEcho Marine Plastic Ambassador Ariane Lemaire is leading a clearskiesandseas.bsky.social campaign to reduce balloon litter through citizen science and policy solutions, featured on WRAL! 🎥 https://www.wral.com/news/state/balloon-releases-north-carolina-environment-june-2026/

The growing movement to end balloon releases in North Carolina

Balloon releases may seem harmless, but environmental advocates say they can threaten wildlife, pollute waterways and even cause power outages.

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Valeria Suarez Tabares is a Houston high schooler who used her experience as a Water Challenge Ambassador to design and test her own biofiltration systemFind the application and FAQs at monitorwater.org/ambassadors. Read Valeria’s full story at https://bit.ly/4uW0sRi

We believe caring for our communities and caring for our ocean go hand in hand. #TogetherTuesday –today, June 23rd— is about making care visible through shared action. When people see generosity in action, it inspires more of it. Support EarthEcho's work at earthecho.org/donate.🩵

We’re heading to #OurOcean2026 in Mombasa, Kenya! Our delegation includes two High Seas Youth Ambassadors from Zambia and Uganda, and we arrive with a commitment to grow youth-led ocean protection and advance the global 30x30 goal. Attending? We'd love to connect! www.earthecho.org/news/earthec...

Happy World Salt Marsh Day! Coastal ecosystems are critical to building a resilient planet and in Bayou Bienvenue, Louisiana, three Blue Carbon Ambassadors Paige, Jyah, and Bryce—with support of the Lower 9th Ward Center for Sustainable Development and Engagement—planted 109 cypress trees!

On this #WorldEnvironmentDay, we celebrate those caring for the Earth who are working to protect the air we breathe, the health of our land, the diversity of living creatures, the communities affected by a changing planet, and the precious water that connects us all. 🩵

With Capitol Hill Ocean Week #CHOW2026 taking place in DC June 2–4, we’re looking forward to joining conversations that advance effective protections for our most precious ecosystems. Will we see you there? Let us know!

Applications are open for the 2026 Water Challenge Ambassadors—do you know the perfect person to apply? These youth (ages 14–22, based in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and USVI) learn to monitor local water quality, lead watershed protection projects, and connect with peers. monitorwater.org/ambassadors

World Reef Awareness Day connects coastal communities, ocean ecosystems, global economies, and all of Earth’s inhabitants in the effort to recognize our interconnectedness. Learn more about EarthEcho International and the impact our programs are making at earthecho.org #WorldReefAwarenessDay

We are thrilled to celebrate the 2026 U.S. Ocean Protection Ambassadors—six young leaders who will carry out innovative, community-driven campaigns in support of marine protected areas across the country. Congratulations! bit.ly/2026OceanPro... #GenSea #OceanProtection #YouthLeadership

We’re heading to DC for #Upwell2026 (June 2–3)! Looking forward to joining conversations that uplift ocean justice and effective protections for our most precious ecosystems. Will we see you there? Let us know! @green2-0.bsky.social @aquariumconserv.bsky.social @urbanoceanlab.bsky.social

🌊 Join us for the next session of the "Let’s Talk BBNJ" focused on youth voices from the High Seas. @earthechointl.bsky.social Be inspired and learn more about youth engagement in ocean and High Seas action. 📅 9 June - 9 AM EDT 💻Register here: https://bit.ly/4fzQMYG

Young people know that protecting at least 30% of the ocean by 2030 is critical to safeguard biodiversity, communities, and our shared future. We celebrate and lift up the communities, organizations, and individuals taking steps to act locally for global impact. #InternationalDayForBiodiversity

The Atlantic's only Marine National Monument is under threat. While our longtime collaborators at @theclf.bsky.social, @nrdc.org, and @biologicaldiversity.org fight this in court, EarthEcho's young leaders have spent years building public knowledge and commitment to protecting treasures like this.

Environmental Nonprofits Sue Trump Administration to Protect Northeast Canyons and Seamounts

The last time the Trump administration tried to strip away protections, we sued and kept fighting until protections were restored. We’re ready to do it again.

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Young people around the world stepped up for World Water Day—testing water, restoring habitats, and creating change in their communities. Check out the global Wave of Action initiative: www.monitorwater.org/post/world-w...

Meet the 2025-2026 U.S. Ocean Protection Ambassadors! 🌎🛡️ Their advocacy efforts are made possible by the support of @packardfdn.bsky.social & our partnership with @usoceanprotection.bsky.social and regional partners @theclf.bsky.social, @nrdc.org, the Papahanaumokuakea Coalition and @wcs.org

Last call to join the Italy Cohort of the Water Challenge Ambassadors! Apply by November 24: bit.ly/WCA-Italy #WaterQuality #MonitorWater

To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, we must tackle ocean and climate challenges together - protecting and restoring ocean biodiversity as part of global climate action. Stand Together #ForTheOcean with us at COP30: https://bit.ly/4oQBj8e

How do we inspire young people to take action for our planet? In this live conversation from last week’s 2025 NAAEE Conference, EarthEcho’s Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski and Lincoln Park Zoo’s CJ Greco share how their organizations are empowering youth to take action. Watch: https://youtu.be/v9jNL_Q5Va4