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Someone sent me these words today: ‘Don’t be a prisoner within your Walls. Make room for doubts. Gave them some framed colour. Remember that you can always choose which paintings to hang in your life.’ There is an undeniable truth to that… 🎨 Edward B.Gordon

… If I were asked to explain the Japanese spirit, I would say it is wild cherry blossoms glowing in the morning sun. - Motoori Norinaga

Chile's announcement established roughly 130,000 square miles of new marine protections to support habitat for: 🐋 Whales 🦭 Seals 🦞Lobsters 🐟 Swordfish 🐢 Turtles …And more. pewtrsts.org/40UOECf 📸: Andy Mann, Kyle Roepke

… For a long moment, she wasn't a woman with a name or a schedule but simply a pulse, steady and rhythmic, beating in time with the quiet morning. She didn't rush to open her eyes. Instead, she let her awareness expand slowly, like a drop of ink blooming in clear water. …

@DistantWalks 🤩📥🙏💙🙋‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️💙🫶…😁😆😂

… Unfolding readings, threadering words, attaching pieces… “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” - John Muir …

@oceaiii 😁👌💙

Fashion week has started in the Galapagos! Who would you rout for?

… “Spring has arrived. Along the path where people come and go stepping upon the shadows of the green willows, a person stands at rest.” - Fujiwara no Takatō

Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. Two out of three corals in this world heritage site have been killed by the oceans' warming. Photograph: Aimee Jan

I love this photo. Not mine (©️?). The poetic simplicity of sunset.

@DistantWalks Not my best pose but…adorable! I feel so welcome! 🤭😂 Thx 4 incredible zen mood photos!✨✨Enjoy. Good work. 🤗💙💙🫶📥

… Arches opening light Buds blossom curiosity Transience day passage

‼️ Announcing the 2026 World Ocean Day Poster Competition!‼️ We’re excited to invite artists from around the world to celebrate our blue planet and inspire action for ocean protection through creativity. This year, World Ocean Day is proud to partner with @PangeaSeed and @Bow Seat to bring this global art competition to life. Create an original poster inspired by the ocean that encourages people everywhere to protect what connects us all. Your design must include the words “World Ocean Day.” Competition details: 🖌️ Open to artists worldwide in two age categories: 21 & under and 21+ 📂 Digital submissions only (PDF, JPG, or PNG; minimum 800px wide) 🚫 Original artwork only (no AI-generated content) 📅 Deadline: May 31 at 11:59 PM ET 🏆 Winners announced: June 8, World Ocean Day Selected posters will be shared globally to inspire millions to celebrate and protect the ocean. Enter the competition and learn more: buff.ly/lBPnRX3

@Protect_Wldlife With all due respect to your work, I strongly recommend including documentary evidence of the decisions made regarding any matter in question. This type of news needs to be a genuine indication of change, not just a pin on the map.

Well done Santorini…. BUT not use and abusing the Donkeys at all would be even better. Santorini has introduced a rule banning tourists weighing over 220 pounds (100 kg) from riding donkeys, a move aimed at protecting the animals from excessive strain. For years, donkeys have been used to carry visitors up the steep paths between the island’s old port and the town above. Animal welfare groups have long raised concerns about the workload placed on these animals, especially during the busy tourist season. Local authorities say the new rule is designed to reduce injuries and improve conditions for the donkeys. The guideline focuses on limiting the weight they carry and encouraging more responsible tourism practices. Tourists, #DontBuyATicket 🎟️ 🚫!

Chile's announcement established roughly 130,000 square miles of new marine protections to support habitat for: 🐋 Whales 🦭 Seals 🦞Lobsters 🐟 Swordfish 🐢 Turtles …And more. pewtrsts.org/40UOECf 📸: Andy Mann, Kyle Roepke

Well done France 🇫🇷. France has taken a major step for Dolphins and Orcas. In 2021, the country passed a new animal welfare law that will end the use of these intelligent marine mammals in entertainment. The law bans breeding, buying, selling, and transferring Dolphins and Orcas for shows in marine parks. It also set a deadline to shut down Dolphin and Orca performances by 2026. For decades, Dolphins and Orcas were kept in tanks and forced to perform tricks for crowds. Many animal advocates say these animals suffer in captivity. They are highly social and travel long distances in the wild. Small concrete pools can never match the ocean they belong to. France is now moving away from that system. Marine parks will no longer be allowed to keep breeding dolphins or bring in new ones. As the law moves toward the 2026 deadline, Dolphin shows will disappear across the country. Animal protection groups have called this a big step forward. They hope more countries will follow and move away from using marine mammals for entertainment. The conversation around dolphin captivity is changing. More people are asking if these animals should ever be kept in tanks at all. France has decided the answer is NO! References: - Conseil D-Etat... Cetaceans in captivity: the laws currently in force already ban the transfer of cetaceans for commercial purposes, both within France and abroad. - Actions for Dolphins... France to phase out dolphin captivity

… The glimpse. Perched on rooftops, the near distances.

We only have until April 1 to speak out against seabed mining in Alaska waters! 📢 The immense risk of long-term damage to Alaskan marine ecosystems is too high and far outweighs any questionable, prospective benefits. ⚠️ ADD YOUR NAME ➡️ bit.ly/4b8Hu39

@formesbytraces The deadline… Beautifully said 🫶💙💙🫶

Sharing the special moment beneath the waves🩵

Decisions made today could alter the deep-sea forever. This month, the @ISBAHQ must consider the perils of seabed mining. The risk to our ocean and planetary health is too great to rush into the unknown. #ISA31 pewtrsts.org/4d7qbkw 📸Drewtre/Flickr Creative Commons