Swimming with a whale! I found this amazing! If you enjoyed this check out pressureproject on Instagram

🌊 Last week, #OOC11 wrapped up in Mombasa, Kenya, with the following key takeaways: ✅ 320 new commitments worth US$6.4 billion ✅ 5,000+ participants from around the world ✅ Renewed momentum for ocean conservation, climate resilience & the blue economy ouroceankenya.com/global-leade...

Global Leaders Announce $6.4 Billion for Ocean Action at First African Our Ocean Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MOMBASA, Kenya (June 18, 2026) — Over 100 governments, businesses and civil society organizations announced 320 new commitments valued at $6.4 billion to advance ocean conservati...

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First MPA declared in Ghana! Community supported initiative

Catching up with other ocean advocates at pre-events leading to #OOC11

Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (@schmidtmarine.bsky.social) is calling for proposals for innovative technologies. Funding opportunities are available for projects advancing; sustainable fisheries, habitat health, ocean observing & marine technology support systems. schmidtmarine.org/proposals/

We are looking forward to #OOC11! The 11th Our Ocean Conference will be held in Kenya from 16th-18th June, bringing together global leaders, policy makers, youth, and other ocean advocates for critical conversations towards a more resilient and healthier ocean. #OurOceanKenya

Today is #WorldTurtleDay. Our ocean serves as a habitat for seven distinct sea turtle species, many of which face growing threats from human activities and environmental change. Their survival depends on the choices we make today to safeguard marine ecosystems

On 22 May, the world marked #WorldBiodiversityDay , a global call to reflect on the vital role biodiversity plays in sustaining healthy ecosystems, strengthening #ClimateResilience and suppoting our wellbeing. What are you doing today to protect biodiversity?

At Ocean Policy Collective, we join the global ocean community today in celebrating Sir David Attenborough who turns 100 today! His work in film has transformed how the world sees the ocean, bringing the beauty, fragility, and importance of marine ecosystems into our homes.

Next month, Kenya will host Our Ocean Conference #OOC11, this is the first time #OurOceanConference is being hosted on the continent. Previously, the conference has been hosted in Korea, Greece, Panama, Palau, Norway, Indonesia, Malta, USA & Chile. Why does #OOC matter?👇

@iddri.bsky.social is is offering a 6-month paid internship in Ocean Governance based in Paris. This role sits at the intersection of science, policy, and international negotiations. www.iddri.org/en/about-idd...

Internship opportunity - Ocean Governance

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The POGO–SCOR Fellowship Programme is now open! Early-career ocean professionals from developing countries can apply for 1–3 month training placements at leading oceanographic institutes to gain hands-on experience in ocean data collection and analysis. pogo-ocean.org/capacity-dev...

POGO-SCOR Fellowship Programme | Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean

This programme is jointly funded by POGO and the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) and aims to promote training and capacity building leading towards a global ocean observation scheme. T...

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The @earthjournalism.bsky.social is offering fellowship opportunities that will support selected journalists to attend and report from the #OurOceanConference #OOC11 Ocean scheduled for June 16-18, 2026, in Mombasa, Kenya. Deadline: 7th April 2026 earthjournalism.net/opportunitie...

Our Ocean Conference 2026 Fellowships

Internews' Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is pleased to announce an in-person Fellowship program that will support selected journalists to attend and report from the Our Ocean Conference scheduled for

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Today is Day 1 of #BBNJPrepCom 3. Key discussions will focus on elements such as rules of procedure, institutional arrangements, financing mechanisms, and implementation pathways ahead of COP1 You can follow some of the proceedings below. webtv.un.org/en/asset/k17...

Preparatory Commission: Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (Third Session, 19th plenary)

The third session of the Commission is scheduled to be held from 23 March - 2 April 2025 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

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This rarely-seen Glass Octopus was caught on camera. The clear sea creature was filmed by an underwater robot during an expedition off of the Phoenix Islands more than 3,200 miles northeast of Sydney, Australia. Original post

Thank you Climate Lens News for covering our #MarineConservation tracks at #GCTDF2026 where we set pace for #OOC11 (Our Ocean Conference) happening in Kenya (June 2026). climate.co.ke/kenyas-our-o...

Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference Signals Africa’s Rising Voice in Global Marine Governance - Climate Lens News

Kenya is set to make history in 2026 when it hosts the global Our Ocean Conference for the first time, marking a significant moment for Africa

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Today is #InternationalDayOfActionForRivers Rivers connect land to sea — healthy rivers = healthy oceans. We must reduce pollution by improving waste management, treating wastewater, controlling agricultural runoff, and protecting wetlands & riparian ecosystems.

On a Tuesday like today last week, we were at the Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum #GCTDF2026 where we convened the Smart Ocean session.-Integrating Drones, AI, and Real-Time Monitoring

In December 2025, we held our inaugural "Women and the Ocean Worldwide" (WOW) virtual summit! Today on #InternationalWomensDay , we'd like to celebrate the women who made it happen as well as appreciate the work that women are doing across the globe to sustain our ocean.

At the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum #GCTDF2026 talking about conservation tech in the context of marine biodiversity conservation and BBNJ.

We are very excited to be part of the Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum #GCTDF2026 taking place in Nairobi from the 2nd-6th of March 2026.

It was a pleasure being part of this webinar. (Let's Talk BBNJ Youth Series) with @highseasalliance.bsky.social In this session, we explored why the ocean matters and why youth advocacy is critical to shaping the future of the global ocean commons. from #60ToGlobal #BBNJ #30X30

A significant milestone in maritime history has just been reached! With Argentina’s recent accession, the IMO’s Cape Town Agreement has officially met its ratification threshold and is set to enter into force on February 24, 2027 www.imo.org/en/mediacent...

@wto.org Fish Fund has opened its 2nd Call for Proposals, inviting developing & least-developed country members that have ratified the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to apply for project grants aimed at supporting their implementation of the Agreement. www.wto.org/english/news...

Fish Fund launches second Call for Proposals

The WTO Fish Fund opened its second Call for Proposals on 2 February, inviting developing and least-developed country (LDC) WTO members that have ratified the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to apply...

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Join us for our first Youth Edition of the “Let’s Talk #BBNJ” webinar series. In this session, we will explore why the ocean matters and why youth advocacy is critical to shaping the future of the global ocean commons. Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qzmjMm #60toGlobal

From #60ToGlobal Universal ratification strengthens international cooperation and guarantees that the benefits of ocean protection are shared equitably among all

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The #HighSeasTreaty is officially international law! 🌍The High Seas belongs to everyone, and everyone must help protect it. Call on your country to ratify the High Seas Treaty and join the first #BBNJCOP ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aNEvO8 #60toGlobal

February 2nd is #WorldWetlandsDay. Protecting wetlands is essential because they sustain biodiversity, regulate water and climate, and preserve the cultural heritage and traditional knowledge that communities have relied on for generations.

Looking forward to #OurOceanConference 2026 in Kenya.

A historic moment for the ocean! The #BBNJ Agreement enters into force today, 17 January 2026. We spoke to Dr. Ina Tessnow-von Wysocki, Amelia Westmoreland and Tracy Kadessa and they shared with us their reflections and hopes on the future of the ocean post BBNJ 👇👇