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We work globally to establish pragmatic, science-based policies that conserve our oceans, public lands, and shorelines.
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In a thought-provoking op-ed for The New York Times, #PewMarineFellow Dr. Asha de Vos highlights an important truth: real success in protecting our oceans comes when, “we recognize that protecting the world’s largest ecosystem requires the world’s largest team.” pew.org/3GD92O9
What do a printer cartridge, a golf ball, and four single-use cigarette lighters have in common?
They’ve all come from a seabird’s stomach. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Go Toxic Free explains.
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Greenhouse gases fuel sea-level rise, more frequent storms, coastal flooding, and other climate effects.
If protected, #BlueCarbon ecosystems can lock these harmful gases in soil and organic material for thousands of years. pew.org/3Nix9VY
.WA Department of Ecology just protected critical portions of the Cascade, Green, and Napeequa river systems as Outstanding Resource Waters! Read this 🧵why Tribes, local officials, anglers, small business owners and other community members are applauding this:
28 million acres of Alaska’s public lands are at risk. They’re home to:
âś…Tribal history
âś…Vital fish and wildlife habitat
âś…Food resources for indigenous communities
78 Tribes have asked Bureau of Land Management - National to retain protections on these lands. Here’s why 👇
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#PewMarineFellow Robert Richmond’s latest #ScienceEditorial in Science Magazine sheds light on the urgent need to protect our oceans.
His insights underscore the importance of holistic approaches to ocean conservation.
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