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GES4SEAS is an EU project to develop an innovative toolbox to assess the seas in the context of adaptive Ecosystem-based management. – This account is […]
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With this #oceanpositive message we close our #ges4seas MOOC series thanking you all for having followed us during these weeks!
#oceanoptimism
#oceanoptimism
February 27, 2026 at 8:02 AM
With this #oceanpositive message we close our #ges4seas MOOC series thanking you all for having followed us during these weeks!
#oceanoptimism
#oceanoptimism
The Network of European Blue Schools is promoting the inclusion of the ocean in school curricula, enabling schools to obtain the European Blue School Certification. To date, more than 500 schools have already been certified […]
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February 27, 2026 at 8:02 AM
The Network of European Blue Schools is promoting the inclusion of the ocean in school curricula, enabling schools to obtain the European Blue School Certification. To date, more than 500 schools have already been certified […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
Jacques Ives Cousteau once said that
“We only protect what we love,
we only love what we understand, and
we only understand what we are taught.”
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
“We only protect what we love,
we only love what we understand, and
we only understand what we are taught.”
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
February 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Jacques Ives Cousteau once said that
“We only protect what we love,
we only love what we understand, and
we only understand what we are taught.”
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
“We only protect what we love,
we only love what we understand, and
we only understand what we are taught.”
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
We will repost and comment your examples, which can serve to others to take action!
Help us to expand the good news about the #ocean and promote a change of narrative
#ges4seas needs you!
Comment here, provide your examples, repost and come to the last 2 days of the #mooc
#marineecology #research
Help us to expand the good news about the #ocean and promote a change of narrative
#ges4seas needs you!
Comment here, provide your examples, repost and come to the last 2 days of the #mooc
#marineecology #research
February 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We will repost and comment your examples, which can serve to others to take action!
Help us to expand the good news about the #ocean and promote a change of narrative
#ges4seas needs you!
Comment here, provide your examples, repost and come to the last 2 days of the #mooc
#marineecology #research
Help us to expand the good news about the #ocean and promote a change of narrative
#ges4seas needs you!
Comment here, provide your examples, repost and come to the last 2 days of the #mooc
#marineecology #research
You can discover the #MPAs in the world, and their status, using this link of Protected Planet, where 16,805 MPAs are presented
https://www.protectedplanet.net/en/thematic-areas/marine-protected-areas
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
#marineecology #research
https://www.protectedplanet.net/en/thematic-areas/marine-protected-areas
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
#marineecology #research
February 18, 2026 at 8:01 AM
You can discover the #MPAs in the world, and their status, using this link of Protected Planet, where 16,805 MPAs are presented
https://www.protectedplanet.net/en/thematic-areas/marine-protected-areas
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
#marineecology #research
https://www.protectedplanet.net/en/thematic-areas/marine-protected-areas
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
#marineecology #research
...in recent years the increase in the marine areas protected is impressive, and we have near 3 times the surface protected 10 years ago
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
#marineecology #research
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
#marineecology #research
February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
...in recent years the increase in the marine areas protected is impressive, and we have near 3 times the surface protected 10 years ago
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
#marineecology #research
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
#marineecology #research
Implemented and designated Marine Protected Areas #MPAs occupy >23 M km2 and there are >10 M km2 proposed.
We are still far from the objective of 30% but….
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
#marineecology #research
We are still far from the objective of 30% but….
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
#marineecology #research
February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Implemented and designated Marine Protected Areas #MPAs occupy >23 M km2 and there are >10 M km2 proposed.
We are still far from the objective of 30% but….
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
#marineecology #research
We are still far from the objective of 30% but….
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
#marineecology #research
These authors consider that rebuilding marine life by 2050 is an achievable challenge for science and society
This requires action to reduce #pressures and #climatechange, safeguarding places of remaining abundance, and recovering depleted populations and […]
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This requires action to reduce #pressures and #climatechange, safeguarding places of remaining abundance, and recovering depleted populations and […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
February 16, 2026 at 8:04 AM
These authors consider that rebuilding marine life by 2050 is an achievable challenge for science and society
This requires action to reduce #pressures and #climatechange, safeguarding places of remaining abundance, and recovering depleted populations and […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
This requires action to reduce #pressures and #climatechange, safeguarding places of remaining abundance, and recovering depleted populations and […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
Also, Duarte et al show the recovery trends of marine populations,
For example, assessed fish stocks and marine mammals, with clear recovery
They show many examples of hope, if management is adequately undertaken
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism #marineecology #research
For example, assessed fish stocks and marine mammals, with clear recovery
They show many examples of hope, if management is adequately undertaken
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism #marineecology #research
February 16, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Also, Duarte et al show the recovery trends of marine populations,
For example, assessed fish stocks and marine mammals, with clear recovery
They show many examples of hope, if management is adequately undertaken
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism #marineecology #research
For example, assessed fish stocks and marine mammals, with clear recovery
They show many examples of hope, if management is adequately undertaken
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism #marineecology #research
These authors show the global growth of restoration interventions,
These have been done in #MPAs Marine Protected Areas, #coral and oyster reefs, #saltmarshes, #mangroves, kelps and #seagrasses
There is a clear increase of recovery in recent years
#ges4seas […]
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These have been done in #MPAs Marine Protected Areas, #coral and oyster reefs, #saltmarshes, #mangroves, kelps and #seagrasses
There is a clear increase of recovery in recent years
#ges4seas […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
February 16, 2026 at 8:02 AM
These authors show the global growth of restoration interventions,
These have been done in #MPAs Marine Protected Areas, #coral and oyster reefs, #saltmarshes, #mangroves, kelps and #seagrasses
There is a clear increase of recovery in recent years
#ges4seas […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
These have been done in #MPAs Marine Protected Areas, #coral and oyster reefs, #saltmarshes, #mangroves, kelps and #seagrasses
There is a clear increase of recovery in recent years
#ges4seas […]
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The most important reasons for this reversal in seagrass abundance are, #management measures, including habitat #restoration, seagrass transplant, #eutrophication reduction, among several others
Hence, it can be done!
Hence, it can be done!
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The most important reasons for this reversal in seagrass abundance are, #management measures, including habitat #restoration, seagrass transplant, #eutrophication reduction, among several others
Hence, it can be done!
Hence, it can be done!
Since then, loss rates slowed down for most species and fast-growing species recovered in some locations
This resulted in a net rate of change in #seagrass area, experiencing a reversal in the 2000s, in Europe
This resulted in a net rate of change in #seagrass area, experiencing a reversal in the 2000s, in Europe
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Since then, loss rates slowed down for most species and fast-growing species recovered in some locations
This resulted in a net rate of change in #seagrass area, experiencing a reversal in the 2000s, in Europe
This resulted in a net rate of change in #seagrass area, experiencing a reversal in the 2000s, in Europe
The High Seas Treaty is legally binding for the 81 nations that have ratified it
They agree to put it into effect at the national level
However, several major economies have not yet ratified it, such as the US, India, UK or Russia
This could be a problem, by there is hope
They agree to put it into effect at the national level
However, several major economies have not yet ratified it, such as the US, India, UK or Russia
This could be a problem, by there is hope
February 11, 2026 at 8:04 AM
The High Seas Treaty is legally binding for the 81 nations that have ratified it
They agree to put it into effect at the national level
However, several major economies have not yet ratified it, such as the US, India, UK or Russia
This could be a problem, by there is hope
They agree to put it into effect at the national level
However, several major economies have not yet ratified it, such as the US, India, UK or Russia
This could be a problem, by there is hope
These high seas regions make up over two-thirds of the #ocean's surface, representing over 90 % of the earth's habitat by volume.
Until now, these areas were not protected, and everyone could exploit them without limit.
However, from now…
Until now, these areas were not protected, and everyone could exploit them without limit.
However, from now…
February 11, 2026 at 8:03 AM
These high seas regions make up over two-thirds of the #ocean's surface, representing over 90 % of the earth's habitat by volume.
Until now, these areas were not protected, and everyone could exploit them without limit.
However, from now…
Until now, these areas were not protected, and everyone could exploit them without limit.
However, from now…
At global level, we have good news!
In January, the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement entered into force. This legally binding UN High Seas Treaty covers the ocean zones that lie beyond national waters
What does this mean? #ges4seas […]
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In January, the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement entered into force. This legally binding UN High Seas Treaty covers the ocean zones that lie beyond national waters
What does this mean? #ges4seas […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
February 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
At global level, we have good news!
In January, the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement entered into force. This legally binding UN High Seas Treaty covers the ocean zones that lie beyond national waters
What does this mean? #ges4seas […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
In January, the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement entered into force. This legally binding UN High Seas Treaty covers the ocean zones that lie beyond national waters
What does this mean? #ges4seas […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
Other coastal systems around the world have also recovered thanks to the stewardship of local communities, such as in Palau with #mangroves and #seagrasses, and pangas for fishing. We are happy receiving your comments on similar examples of recovery in your country
February 9, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Other coastal systems around the world have also recovered thanks to the stewardship of local communities, such as in Palau with #mangroves and #seagrasses, and pangas for fishing. We are happy receiving your comments on similar examples of recovery in your country
Participatory studies, conducted with local communities, have shown that depleted species and ecosystems have recovered in many locations around the world, supporting thriving ecosystems and fisheries, as in these photos from Geoff Shester, in Baja California #oceanoptimism
February 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Participatory studies, conducted with local communities, have shown that depleted species and ecosystems have recovered in many locations around the world, supporting thriving ecosystems and fisheries, as in these photos from Geoff Shester, in Baja California #oceanoptimism
In Baja California, Mexico, fishing communities organized in cooperatives have established voluntary #marineprotectedareas, kelp forest monitoring and #restoration projects to protect and recover their kelp forests following collapse from extreme hypoxia and marine heatwaves
February 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
In Baja California, Mexico, fishing communities organized in cooperatives have established voluntary #marineprotectedareas, kelp forest monitoring and #restoration projects to protect and recover their kelp forests following collapse from extreme hypoxia and marine heatwaves
We follow today with our #ges4seas #mooc on #oceanoptimism. Coastal ecosystems and the fishing communities that depend on them are impacted globally by extreme #Climate events (storms, heatwaves, etc.) and human pressures, as in these lobster and sea cucumber #fisheries
February 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We follow today with our #ges4seas #mooc on #oceanoptimism. Coastal ecosystems and the fishing communities that depend on them are impacted globally by extreme #Climate events (storms, heatwaves, etc.) and human pressures, as in these lobster and sea cucumber #fisheries
Many other large marine vertebrates have also increased in numbers thanks to protection, including #whales and sea #turtles.
All of this is in benefit of #biodiversity, but also on marine health, and human well-being
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
All of this is in benefit of #biodiversity, but also on marine health, and human well-being
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
February 6, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Many other large marine vertebrates have also increased in numbers thanks to protection, including #whales and sea #turtles.
All of this is in benefit of #biodiversity, but also on marine health, and human well-being
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
All of this is in benefit of #biodiversity, but also on marine health, and human well-being
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
Studies have shown that thanks to this recovery, #kelp beds have increased and shoreline erosion has been reduced.
In this photo from Laney White @usgs-quakebot.bsky.social, you can see some sea otters resting in kelps recovered in this coast and providing […]
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In this photo from Laney White @usgs-quakebot.bsky.social, you can see some sea otters resting in kelps recovered in this coast and providing […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
February 6, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Studies have shown that thanks to this recovery, #kelp beds have increased and shoreline erosion has been reduced.
In this photo from Laney White @usgs-quakebot.bsky.social, you can see some sea otters resting in kelps recovered in this coast and providing […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
In this photo from Laney White @usgs-quakebot.bsky.social, you can see some sea otters resting in kelps recovered in this coast and providing […]
[Original post on fediscience.org]
In California, sea otters were once thought to be extinct but an isolated population of about 50 was found in 1914.
Subsequently protected by laws and treaties, they have slowly recovered, as shown in this graphic from @usgs-quakebot.bsky.social
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
Subsequently protected by laws and treaties, they have slowly recovered, as shown in this graphic from @usgs-quakebot.bsky.social
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
February 6, 2026 at 8:02 AM
In California, sea otters were once thought to be extinct but an isolated population of about 50 was found in 1914.
Subsequently protected by laws and treaties, they have slowly recovered, as shown in this graphic from @usgs-quakebot.bsky.social
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
Subsequently protected by laws and treaties, they have slowly recovered, as shown in this graphic from @usgs-quakebot.bsky.social
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
Marine #megafauna is at risk in many seas
Sea otters are iconic predators in the north Pacific, but they were heavily hunted for their fur in the 18th and 19th centuries, as @nancyknowlton.bsky.social comments in this post
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
Sea otters are iconic predators in the north Pacific, but they were heavily hunted for their fur in the 18th and 19th centuries, as @nancyknowlton.bsky.social comments in this post
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
February 6, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Marine #megafauna is at risk in many seas
Sea otters are iconic predators in the north Pacific, but they were heavily hunted for their fur in the 18th and 19th centuries, as @nancyknowlton.bsky.social comments in this post
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
Sea otters are iconic predators in the north Pacific, but they were heavily hunted for their fur in the 18th and 19th centuries, as @nancyknowlton.bsky.social comments in this post
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
Also, it resulted in a recovery of #ecosystemservices, such as recreational fishing and bathing waters, which even cover the costs of #restoration.
This is happening in many other estuaries and coasts being restored across the world!
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
This is happening in many other estuaries and coasts being restored across the world!
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
February 4, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Also, it resulted in a recovery of #ecosystemservices, such as recreational fishing and bathing waters, which even cover the costs of #restoration.
This is happening in many other estuaries and coasts being restored across the world!
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism
This is happening in many other estuaries and coasts being restored across the world!
#ges4seas #mooc #oceanoptimism