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Meaningful progress on ocean conservation, wildlife habitat protection, and historic preservation doesn't happen on its own. Last week, on #EarthDay, some of our staff shared what inspires them about the work. 📸 Andy Mann pewtrsts.org/4sRnLe7

This year, fisheries managers can “secure the gains made in restoring the population and bring management of Pacific bluefin in line with that of the world’s other high-value bluefin species,” explains our Dave Gershman. pewtrsts.org/4mXKxzy 📸 NOAA Fisheries

#DYK: Seagrass covers less than 1% of the ocean—but supports one in five fish that we eat globally. Still, it’s widely overlooked. In Seychelles, new mapping is helping change that. Hear how on "After the Fact" 🎧 pewtrsts.org/3OKBGEP

Unfortunately, Australia’s biodiversity is in ongoing decline, threatened by development, invasive species, and more. The new Nature Media Centre is raising awareness of this loss and building public support for conservation. pewtrsts.org/407BVvO 📸Vince Russell/Unsplash

Emperor penguins are now officially classified as endangered by the @IUCN. Creating marine protected areas around Antarctica can support penguins—and the entire Southern Ocean ecosystem. 📸 Ian Parker/Unsplash pewtrsts.org/4mMYbW8

Seagrass is one of the ocean’s quiet powerhouses. It’s often mistaken for seaweed—but they’re plants, growing underwater, protecting coasts, supporting marine life, and storing carbon. So why is it still overlooked? Listen now on "After the Fact" 🎧 pewtrsts.org/3QwChue

🚩 What’s a fishing red flag? Ships are registered, or “flagged,” to a country that’s responsible for their actions. Countries with fewer registration requirements may have less oversight and a higher risk of illegal fishing. 📸Fred Tanneau/Getty Images pewtrsts.org/4sANKGC

For Antarctic species, it’s “the first clear evidence of climate change’s influence pop up in a big way.” Kit Kovacs, Norwegian Polar Institute, on @IUCN adding emperor penguins to the list of wildlife endangered by global warming. 📸 Ian Parker/Unsplash pewtrsts.org/4mMYbW8

Seagrass ecosystems are often overlooked, but their impact is significant. They cover less than 1% of the ocean, yet account for ~10% of its carbon storage each year. Still, they remain understudied and under protected. Hear why on "After the Fact" 🎧 pewtrsts.org/3OKBGEP

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

Seaweed may be one of the most overlooked resources on Earth. After working in 150 countries, a @UnitedNations ocean adviser points to its potential to support coastal jobs and restore ocean ecosystems—without freshwater, fertilizer, or pesticides. pewtrsts.org/3OOSpa1

After more than a decade of negotiations, the #CapeTownAgreement has been ratified. The @IMOHQ deal helps ensure safety on board fishing vessels, which is critical for one of the world’s most dangerous professions. pewtrsts.org/4qX3bIj 📸 Naveena V/Unsplash

Modern infrastructure has cut through natural wildlife migrations. The Colorado state legislature has taken a step toward funding solutions like wildlife crossings that can reduce these accidents and make roads safer for everyone. #COLeg pewtrsts.org/4sUprDH

Ocean biodiversity is threatened by: 🐟 Overfishing 🐟 Habitat loss 🐟 Climate change Everyone along the seafood supply chain can—and should—help safeguard our ocean and marine life. pewtrsts.org/4mkgWQA 📸 Michele du Plooy/Kogia

Unfortunately, Australia’s biodiversity is in ongoing decline, threatened by development, invasive species, and more. The new Nature Media Centre is raising awareness of this loss and building public support for conservation. pewtrsts.org/407BVvO 📸Vince Russell/Unsplash

Colorado's wildlife crossings reduce animal-vehicle crashes by ~90% overnight. Would you pay the price of a cup of coffee to build more? A Grand County rancher shares why he would happily pay the extra fee after a family tragedy. denver7.com/follow-up/colo… (w/ @ColetteBordelon)

Emperor penguins are now officially classified as endangered by the @IUCN. Creating marine protected areas around Antarctica can support penguins—and the entire Southern Ocean ecosystem. #WorldPenguinDay 📸 Ian Parker/Unsplash pewtrsts.org/4mMYbW8

Problem: There were ~7,500 wildlife-vehicle collisions in Colorado alone in 2024, with more still unreported. Solution: The state has just moved closer to sustainably funding wildlife crossings like these that can cut these accidents by 90%. #COLeg pewtrsts.org/4sUprDH

Seagrass is one of the ocean’s quiet powerhouses. It’s often mistaken for seaweed—but they’re plants, growing underwater, protecting coasts, supporting marine life, and storing carbon. So why is it still overlooked? Listen now on "After the Fact" 🎧 pewtrsts.org/3QwChue