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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

Seabed mining could destroy deep-ocean habitats before we even discover them. We're calling for a precautionary pause on seabed mining—before any irreversible harm is done. #ISA31 pewtrsts.org/4jI2W03

“Despite the scale and urgency, biodiversity loss remains severely under-recognized,” says our Tim Nicol. The new Nature Media Centre in Australia is closing the gap between the need for conservation and the lack of urgency for it.📸Vince Russell/Unsplash pewtrsts.org/407BVvO

Great news! Chile has created two new marine protected areas covering approximately 130,000 square miles. The announcement supports the region's marine life and the historical rights of artisanal fishers. pewtrsts.org/40UOECf 📸 Andy Mann and Kyle Roepke

The case for a moratorium on seabed mining is clear: 🔬The science isn't there ⚖️The rules aren't in place 💰The economics don't add up 🌍Equity isn't guaranteed Our ocean is too valuable and vulnerable to take the risk. It's time to press pause. #ISA31 pewtrsts.org/4jI2W03

Ever wonder who protects the parts of the ocean no country owns? Next week, global delegates will meet to continue setting up the governance systems required to do just that—through the newly active high seas treaty. #BBNJ pewtrsts.org/4lMqiV6

One wildlife crossing can prevent 1,400 accidents over its lifetime, saving lives and billions of dollars, according to a Scioto Analysis report. Investing in these bridges and underpasses is a win-win for drivers and wildlife. pewtrsts.org/3MadY3B

Every day without implementing and strengthening the deal to #StopFundingOverfishing means more strain on fish stocks & coastal communities. @WTO members must step up their efforts to tackle harmful subsidies—the health of our ocean hangs in the balance.

Public lands provide clean air, clean water, and more—plus something harder to measure: tranquility. That’s one reason former Navy SEAL Brett Myrick advocates to protect these lands: “I speak for these places and the animals that don’t have a voice.” pewtrsts.org/3Ni2Baa

Progress: Over two years ago, Ecuador struck a deal that will generate millions of dollars to protect the waters surrounding the Galápagos Islands. Those funds help reduce illegal fishing and support the region's marine life. pewtrsts.org/4lwXzmU 📸David Courbit/Unsplash

We still don't know all the risks of seabed mining. This month, @ISBAHQ members must navigate uncharted waters and consider the future of an untested industry with unknown impacts on our ocean—and planet. #ISA31 pewtrsts.org/4d7qbkw 📸Drewtre/Flickr Creative Commons

Pew’s new research dives into plastic waste and pollution in the U.S. and solutions to reduce the burden this puts on our communities and wallets. pewtrsts.org/46zXGb5 📸 Claudio Schwarz/Unsplash

In 2023, Ecuador completed the largest debt-for-nature deal in history, securing long-term conservation funding. Today, we're already seeing benefits like reduced industrial fishing, increased community-led conservation, and more. pewtrsts.org/4lwXzmU

"New Mexico’s commitment reflects its leadership in safeguarding its limited and precious water resources," explains our Patrick Lane. Investing in New Mexico's rivers is a win-win for the environment and communities. pewtrsts.org/40wyXkF

A new mapping tool shows how rising seas will affect South Carolina salt marshes. It helps: ✅Protect communities during storms ✅Identify land to conserve ✅Inform land use ✅Save taxpayer money pewtrsts.org/4u5A3RO @SCDNR @NOAADigCoast 📸 Alamy/John Wollwerth

Progress: Yesterday, Colorado introduced a new bill to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, which cost the state an estimated $321M annually. 5 reasons Colorado should invest in these bridges and underpasses for animals: pewtrsts.org/4mn9Z0k

Harmful subsidies make it artificially cheaper to fish, enabling overfishing. The deal to #StopFundingOverfishing could protect: 🐟 Fish stocks 🏝️ Coastal communities 🌊 Marine ecosystems But only if @WTO members implement and strengthen it. pewtrsts.org/3P9vAgX

The story of New Mexico's Greater Chaco shows what long-term conservation can look like. Since 1907, presidents and Congress from across the political spectrum have worked with Tribal leaders to safeguard this vital cultural landscape. #ProtectChaco pewtrsts.org/47wf4Os

Today's roads and highways cut through migration corridors that wildlife have used for generations, which can lead to accidents. Wildlife crossings—overpasses or underpasses for animals—can reconnect habitats and make roads safer for drivers and animals. pewtrsts.org/3MadY3B

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