Victoria Riglen

You can read the full letter on our website: deep-sea-conservation.org/letter-new-eu-…

With portfolios spanning climate, environment, fisheries, industry & a clean and just transition, EU🇪🇺 Commissioners @EU_Commission can play a central role in creating harmony between humans & nature to #DefendTheDeep 🧵

As nations gather at #COP16Columbia, we and @OurOcean call attention to the Central Arctic Ocean. It's vital for climate regulation & supports Indigenous communities, but the Arctic is warming 4x faster than the rest of the planet. Take the pledge: buff.ly/3AgLrmX

Threats to the deep sea (#BottomTrawling & #DeepSeaMining) continue to grow. After 20 years of commitments, the time for action is now. @Surangeljr @HelenClarkNZ reflect on the urgent need to protect deep-sea ecosystems & biodiversity. #DefendTheDeep thenewstimesbd.com/article/it-is-…

🚨 EXTENDED DEADLINE! You now have until the 8 October to suggest a name for the new deep-sea coral! Do you want to be the one who helps name this beautiful species? Take this opportunity now ➡️ deep-sea-conservation.org/coral-naming-c… @Dr_MTaylor

More discoveries from the deep from @SchmidtOcean including a new seamount and at least 20 new species! All highlighting the need to preserve these vital ecosystems @DeepSeaConserve 💙 Read more on @ABC from @JuliaTheWriter abcnews.go.com/US/20-new-spec….

In the dark depths of the ocean, untouched by sunlight, oxygen is being produced. Photosynthesis is impossible in such darkness, scientists are working to find a source. Findings suggest the electric charge from polymetalic nodules may separate hydrogen from oxygen in water. 🧵

Groundbreaking new research has found that nodules on the seabed are producing "dark oxygen" which could have implications not just on illustrating the need for a deep-sea mining moratorium, but also on the origins of life on our planet (and others)! newscientist.com/article/244046…

📣 The wave of resistance against #DeepSeaMining is at an all-time high! Governments, financial institutions, scientists, companies, Indigenous groups & human rights activists say NO to the destructive industry. Add your voice to #DefendTheDeep➡️ defenthedeep.org

The percentage area of the global ocean floor that has been mapped to modern standards now stands at 26.1%. Just beyond one-quarter. Adding 4.34 million sq km from last year. Mapped areas in blue. Still to be mapped in black. @seabed2030

🎥 It’s arrived! The new online series #BlueHorizons launches today. Ready to go below the ocean’s surface to explore the mysteries of its deep dark depths? The series will include a film produced for us by @BBCStoryWorks on the deep wonders. Stay tuned! deep-sea-conservation.org/ocean-series-b…

New study finds that managing overfishing is among the most effective strategies to mitigate climate change 🐟 Read more from the study in @CarbonPulse @OceanIPSO carbon-pulse.com/294174/

This week, delegates meet at #CAOFA, attending as an observer for the first time. CAOFA can safeguard one of the last great remaining wildernesses on our blue planet. 🐟 Find out more about CAOFA and why it’s so important, via @WWF_Arctic. #DefendTheDeep arcticwwf.org/newsroom/featu…

🪸 This #WorldOceanDay we give you the opportunity to name a new-to-science #DeepSea coral! This beautiful fan-like coral was discovered on Melville Bank seamount in the Southwest Indian Ocean by @Dr_MTaylor How would you name it? Send your suggestion ➡️ deep-sea-conservation.org/coral-naming-c…

On #DeepDay @SeasAtRisk published a 🆕 report showing the position of 22 European 🇪🇺 countries on #DeepSeaMining. 🔍 Just 3 years ago, not a single country in Europe defended a moratorium, precautionary pause, or ban. 🌊 Time for more to #DefendTheDeep. seas-at-risk.org/publications/t…

Our @dpcarrington interviewed hundreds of leading scientists to ask them what they think is happening to the climate. A major project with depressing results but important to know this so we can act. Do read and share theguardian.com/environment/ar…

Today's the day! Join the webinar later and dive into the marvels of the deep sea on #DeepDay 🐙

🌊 ⛰️ #DYK that seamounts are critical to the ocean’s wellbeing? They act as navigational waypoints, foraging locations, and spawning grounds for numerous species including sharks, turtles, seabirds, whales and fish: deep-sea-conservation.org/explore/

Lack of action on #seamount protection from #NPFC earlier this month is a missed opportunity & an abdication of international commitments. States can #DefendTheDeep by withdrawing their vessels from bottom impact fishing on seamounts. @GianniMatthew news.mongabay.com/2024/04/no-pro…

In all the bad news this was a little ray of sunshine today - Conservation shown to be slowing biodiversity loss. Action sometimes works! #conservation #marine 🌊 bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…