Deep-sea mining is ‘one of stupidest ideas ever’, says Sylvia A. Earle

'Putting unique creatures and ecosystems on the seabed at risk is absurd.' 👏

Article: thetimes.co.uk/article/deep-s…

#deepsea mining #deepsea , #ocean , #mining , #defendthedeep , #stopdeepseamining

🗓️ #DeepDay is coming up! 🐙🎉Join us on May 7 for a webinar to talk about the wonders of the deep and some of the incredible recent discoveries made deep beneath the surface.

Register now 👉us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#DefendTheDeep Dr Michelle Taylor Salome Buglass Lissette Victorero NIWA

Don’t miss
🐙 Punching octo-moms,
🦈 Itchy sharks,
🌡️ Hot rocks,
… and other unexpected joys from deep-sea adventures.

⏰ Online talk today, starting noon (Pacific time).

Register to attend 👉🏼 cobra.bigelow.org/cobra-webinar-…

excited for Dr Cherisse Du Preez 🪸🐙 webinar today for Deep Sea COBRA about the beauty and mystery of the deep sea in the 🇨🇦 Pacific Ocean from the Northeast Pacific Deep-sea Exploration Project project - register here! 🌋🐙🪸🦐 cobra.bigelow.org/cobra-webinar-…

Eek. LAUNCH IS TOMORROW!

I’m so excited to present! 🌋🐙🦈🪸
This Monday 🗓️ Don’t miss it, register now 👇🏼

The orca that has been trapped in a lagoon near Zeballos for over a month swam past the sand bar overnight on her own, according to Ehattesaht-Chinehkints First Nation.
cheknews.ca/trapped-orca-s…

Awarded for protecting sea life, Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) Marine Protected Area in the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation is also the first ever 'blue park' in the country. #MarineProtectedArea
thenarwhal.ca/bc-first-natio…

Got to hang out with the 🫧 Deep & Blue Planet teams 🫧 in person, for the first time, after almost a decade of contributing to BBC’s award-winning series. Now it’s extra special because my brother is their drone & camera guy! 🎥 💙🌊
Can’t wait for BP3 to come out!

📅⛴️🧪🐳🐙DYK Fisheries and Oceans posts all expeditions for the coming year to ensure transparency & promote collaborations. Check out the 99 field operations for the 2024 season, including the deep-sea Northeast Pacific Deep-sea Exploration Project expedition in August (featured below): pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/fieldn… #NEPDEP

An overwhelming vote for BBNJ in the United Nations today. The General Assembly voted 164-2 to approve the resolution to establish a preparatory commission to prepare for entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement. And spoiler amendments similarly - only gained 5 or 6 votes.

Half the oxygen we breathe comes from tiny phytoplankton in the ocean.

Every day is #EarthDay

Got a film that inspires and sheds light on #diverse #environmental issues?If yes, #BCEFF is the place for you!
We're bridging #science and cinema to ensure #films are scientifically accurate and engaging.
bceff.org
#EnvironmentalCinema #EcoFilmmaking #GreenFilm

Decades in the making, B.C. signs agreement handing over title to Haida Gwaii dlvr.it/T5Vpm5

With a priority to 'Better understand deep-sea ecosystems, including vulnerability to climate change and new or emerging economic activities' we are ready to do our part!!! 💙🤖🔦🌊🗻😍🪸 🪱 🐙🦐🐳🪼

Are you attending the UN Ocean Decade #OceanDecade24 Conference this week?
Be sure to look our for one of our representatives to ask them all about the #DeepSea ! 🌊
#DeepOcean
Challenger 150

We a have website! To learn more about our
UN Ocean Decade and Challenger 150 endorsed action please visit nepdep.com!

#NEPDEP is at #OceanDecade !
Be sure to visit the “deepening the decade” booth & check out all our fav #deepsea organizations 💙🐳🐟🐙🦀

🥹 Proud to know these awesome people speaking their truth to help the community 🫶🏻

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Megan Davies is a UVic Science Fisheries and Oceans Northeast Pacific Deep-sea Exploration Project grad student & her 1st paper a hell of a debut 💙💙💙

Here’s a wave of GOOD NEWS for corals.

From finding more than 100 news species to science, to setting rules to protect deep, cold coral gardens in the Pacifc, this monthly wrap-up brings you an extra dose of excitement and hope #ForCoral

Follow the links below to read the…