Ocean Panel

Ocean-based climate solutions could deliver up to 35% of the annual greenhouse gas emission cuts needed in 2050 to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. Learn more about Ocean Solutions to Climate Change in the #OceanPanel commissioned #BluePaper👇 bit.ly/3HHYwcp

🌎 2025 was a landmark year for the #OceanPanel, and 2026 is already shaping up to be just as significant. Watch our highlights from 2025 and see how we're turning ambition into action 👇🌎

The #SustainableOceanPlan Handbook offers a step-by-step framework to manage 100% of national ocean area sustainably. 👇 oceanpanel.org/publication/so…

A recent expedition to Japan's Nankai Trough found 80 species where previous visits had recorded just 14. 🌊 Researchers documented a five-fold increase in known biodiversity, with 38 new species, many with no prior record in Japanese waters. 🌎 👇 bit.ly/4sBunxg

Chile 🇨🇱 has expanded fully protected waters to cover more than 50% of its national waters, driven by local communities who have stewarded these ecosystems for generations. 🌎 Read more 👇 bit.ly/4sb7EZs

As an #OceanPanel member, the UK's Blue Belt Programme shows what sustained ocean observation looks like, and why it matters for #30x30. Learn more 👇 bit.ly/4sEDP3h

Ocean data is the foundation of sustainable ocean planning. 🌊 A UK expedition to the Caribbean uncovered uncharted mountains, a record-breaking "blue hole" & unknown species using maps with entire areas missing. 👇 bbc.in/4riDa6l

Read #OceanPanel's statement of support for the much-needed fortification and geographical expansion of the Global Ocean Observing System from September last year. 👇 oceanpanel.org/ocean-panel-gl…

Ocean data is integral to climate adaptation, food security, and effective ocean governance - and coordinated international action is exactly the kind of systemic progress the ocean needs.

The EU 🇪🇺 has announced €50 million for OceanEye, a new ocean observation initiative, and called for an international alliance to strengthen global ocean monitoring. 📣 Read more 👇 bit.ly/46YPPEr

Read the #OceanPanel statement 👇 bit.ly/405gFa0

Ocean observation is fundamental for understanding ocean and climate changes, monitoring ecosystem health and biodiversity, tracking pollution, and predicting extreme events.

Today's #EUOceanDays first event is 'Marine Knowledge for Ocean Health'. To protect our ecosystems, we must transition to a structured, transparent European Ocean Observing System. Watch the LiveStream (9:00-12:30 CET) 👇 bit.ly/4chOAn7 bit.ly/4lnrTk5

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This aligns with the #OceanPanel Blue Paper, indicating that a global transition to a sustainable ocean economy could support 184M formal jobs by 2050. This shift creates 51M new roles in fields like marine renewable energy, sustainable aquaculture, and conservation.

EU Ocean Days 2026 is underway in Brussels, and today's session, 'Inspiring the Next Generation of Blue Careers,' focuses on equipping young professionals with the skills needed to lead a sustainable and resilient maritime sector. 👇 bit.ly/4b16AQg

Seagrass meadows are powerful #BlueCarbon ecosystems that can deliver broad environmental, social and economic benefits – but only if they are sustainably managed. #WorldSeagrassDay Learn more 👇 bit.ly/41h0WVp

#OceanPanel member country #UK's 🇬🇧 #BBNJ Bill has received Royal Assent, marking a significant milestone towards ratification of the #HighSeaTreaty. Learn more 👇🌎 bit.ly/40aCGUK

For thousands of years, First Nations peoples across Australia 🇦🇺 have cared for rivers, wetlands, and coastlines, offering vital lessons in resilience and sustainable water management. 🌎 Learn more in @DCCEEW’s First Nations climate change series 👇🌊 bit.ly/3Og97OT

Ghana's University of Cape Coast has established the Africa Ocean Institute (#AOI) - a pan-African hub for marine research, policy, and capacity building that signals Ghana's growing leadership in sustainable ocean governance. 👇🌊 bit.ly/4r44PIW