ELI Ocean Program

@nytimes A new coalition of entrepreneurs and #scientists in Nova Scotia may have figured out a way to harness the #electricity of the Bay of Fundy’s record-setting 50-foot high #tide. nytimes.com/2022/11/14/tid…

@pewtrusts @UN Negotiations are taking place at the #UnitedNations for a #treaty to protect #ocean life in the high seas. The agreement, known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty, addresses environmental issues in the high seas. pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

@EurekAlert @FrontMarineSci Natural methane seep sites, areas of the #ocean floor where methane and other fluid seeps out, may be providing an extra #energy source for communities on the seafloor. eurekalert.org/news-releases/…

@WAinvasives @WDFW The Washington Invasive Species Council (WISC) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are holding an #art contest to spread the word about invasive species, especially the #freshwater Quagga and Zebra mussels. king5.com/article/tech/s…

@wusf @NOAA 100 marine scientists sign a letter to the Biden administration asking for help saving one of the most endangered #marine mammal species, known as Rice’s #whale. wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/environment/20…

@commonwealthsec At #COP27, the Commonwealth Secretary urges member #countries to apply for grants under the Commonwealth Blue Charter Project #Incubator. thecommonwealth.org/news/new-commo…

@NOAA @OregonState NOAA has awarded Oregon State $4.2 million to investigate the impact of climate change-related stressors on marine ecosystems. The research will integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge to study the Dungeness #crab and #krill. today.oregonstate.edu/news/oregon-st…

@wsl @Coralgardeners Surfing’s biggest organization, the World Surf League has partnered with Coral Gardeners to save the #reef through a process called #coral reef rehabilitation. kktv.com/2022/11/04/its…

@pewtrusts #States are enacting Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies as a #solution to diminishing landfill capacity. These policies charge producers based on their packaging choices and how much plastic they are producing. pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

Over seven years, two women #hike, cycle, and paddle across two continents and 13 countries from Antarctica to the #Arctic Ocean. nnsl.com/news/two-wonde…

@DiscoverMag @TheOceanCleanup @OurOcean @PlasticOceansUS Disposable #waste is a feature of many marine environments. Creating accountability for plastic waste is vital to stopping ocean #pollution. discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/h…

@KPBS @COP27P @Scripps_Ocean @WHOI At the #COP27 in Egypt, oceanographic researchers hope that the ocean will play a central role in climate discussions. Scientists are increasingly recognizing the role the ocean plays in the planet’s #climate system. kpbs.org/news/environme…

Happy #MarineScienceMonday! In honor of Seafood Month, we're featuring the phylum Arthropoda! Check out some fun facts about Arthropods and stay tuned for more #MarineScienceMondays featuring your favorite invertebrates.

@ScienceAlert @nektonmission A hidden oasis of life is discovered in the deep waters of the #Maldives. The biodiverse “Trapping Zone” was discovered by researchers on the Nekton Maldives #Mission, the first study to map these waters. sciencealert.com/hidden-oasis-o…

@CUBoulderNews @ScienceMagazine #International group of scientists calls for limiting #fishing in Antartica’s Southern Ocean. Current levels are taking a toll on its diverse marine ecosystem. colorado.edu/today/2022/10/…

@physorg_com @criobe_pf #Marine protected areas (MPAs) have been shown to improve carbon sequestration, coastal protection, and #biodiversity, and are crucial to combatting the climate crisis. phys.org/news/2022-10-m…

@theoceanrace Ocean Race is launching a bid to establish the Universal Declaration of Ocean Right. The #legal framework would grant legal rights to the ocean, following a #movement toward granting the #natural world legal rights. news.mongabay.com/2022/10/propos…

The #ocean stabilizes the climate in many different ways. From absorbing #carbon through photosynthesis, storing it long-term under sediment, and trapping heat, the ocean plays a crucial role in regulating the #climate. time.com/6213455/oceans…

@GraysReefNMS NOAA's Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary is celebrating the 50th anniversary of national #marine sanctuaries and the #creation of a new Ocean Discovery Center. The Center will show visitors the importance of protecting marine life. globenewswire.com/news-release/2…

Port of #SanDiego has dropped artificial #reef into the bay to mitigate coastal erosion. Researchers hope they will support the growth of real oyster reefs over time and bring biodiversity and stability to the coastal ecosystem. @physorg_com phys.org/news/2022-10-c…