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Today, Helen Klimmek from Protected Planet will join the @un.org Ocean Conference (#UNOC) 2025 panel. They will be discussing the MPA Guide & the mOECM Guide, both of which act as tools for achieving effective area-based conservation in our oceans. #MPA #UnitedNationsOceanConference #UNOC2025

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🌍#ProtectedPlanet June 2025 Update: WDPA: is 305,257 (303,374 #ProtectedAreas), covering 244 countries & territories. WD-OECM: is 6,498 (6,480 #OECMs), covering 14 countries & territories. GD-PAME: 12 records were added from Congo. www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...

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#Norwegian scientists urge stronger protection for North Sea cod nursery grounds. Signs of recovery in #ProtectedAreas show this is key to reversing stock decline. #MarineProtectedAreas #MPAs #Conservation thefishingdaily.com/science-and-...

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Half of #Australia's critically endangered species rely on unprotected land, largely due to agriculture. 🚨 Conservationists urge substantial investment & policy to save these vital habitats beyond park boundaries. #Biodiversity #BeyondProtectedAreas cosmosmagazine.com/earth/agricu...

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#Malaysia's Coral Triangle, the "Amazon of the Seas," harbours 76% of known coral species & vast marine biodiversity. Threatened by climate change & human impacts, #MPAs & restoration efforts are crucial for this globally vital ecosystem. #CoralTriangle Read More:⤵️ www.newsbreak.com/discover-wil...

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Happy #BiodiversityDay! 🌍 Today, we celebrate Earth's incredible variety of life. Biodiversity is vital for our planet's health & our well-being, providing essentials from clean air to food. Let's protect this precious tapestry of life! #ForNature #ProtectBiodiversity

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🌍 @unesco.org #BiosphereReserves: Where Nature and People Thrive Together! With over 750 #UNESCOBiosphereReserves worldwide, these sites champion sustainable development, conservation & research — a true blueprint for a healthier planet. Learn More: ⤵️ www.unesco.org/en/articles/...

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Newly mapped! 🗺️‪ @britgeosurvey.bsky.social delivers first marine geology & habitat maps for #AscensionIsland's expansive #MPA. These maps reveal unique deep-sea features & habitats, crucial for protecting its rich, vulnerable biodiversity. Read More: ⤵️ www.hydro-international.com/content/news...

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This weekend is #EuropeanDayOfParks! #ProtectedAreas are vital for studying diverse ecosystems & promoting conservation science. This is a great opportunity to explore, learn and understand these natural laboratories & unlocking the key to tackling environmental challenges.🔬🌍 www.europarc.org/news/

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Novel chemosynthetic ecosystems, including hydrothermal vents & coral gardens, were discovered near the #SouthSandwichIslands during an #OceanCensus expedition. Potential new species suggest unique biodiversity in this remote, tectonically active region. 🪸🪸 divemagazine.com/scuba-diving...

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#Morocco boosts ocean protection! 🇲🇦🌊 Eight new #MPAs declared, reinforcing commitment to global biodiversity goals & aiming for 10% maritime protection by 2030. Sustainable ocean management = more fish & thriving communities! #OceanConservation www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/05/1987...

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Today's #InternationalChameleonDay! 🎉 Reflecting on their incredible camouflage & adaptations, often found in the biodiversity-rich environments of #ProtectedAreas. Their conservation matters! 📸 - National Geographic Kids

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2️⃣ new crocodile species discovered off Yucatán, #Mexico! 🐊Genetic analysis reveals distinct populations found within the Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve. Urgent conservation is needed for these vulnerable island dwellers facing development & tourism. mexiconewsdaily.com/news/new-cro...

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It's #NationalHedgerowWeek! Let's celebrate these unsung heroes of our landscape. Hedgerows are vital for wildlife, offering shelter, food, & corridors for countless species. They also play a crucial role in carbon sequestration & soil health. Read More: ⤵️ treecouncil.org.uk/seasonal-cam...

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🌍 #ProtectedPlanet May 2025 Update: 🌍 WDPA: is 305,242 (303,359 #ProtectedAreas), covering 244 countries & territories. WD-OECM: is 6,497 (6,479 #OECMs), covering 14 countries & territories. GD-PAME: No new records were added in May 2025. www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...

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Happy #WorldTunaDay! 🐟🌊 Let's celebrate tuna & the vital role of #MPAs in protecting their habitats & our oceans. These safe havens are key for sustainable tuna populations & a healthy marine world. #OceanConservation 📸 - @rewildingbritain.org.uk

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Where indigenous land rights prevail, so does nature. With the #UN Permanent Forum on #Indigenous Issues 24th session #UNPFII2025 underway, the Indigenous Peoples & ethnic communities in the NorthEast India region show what is possible when indigenous peoples’ rights are respected: ow.ly/lP7s50VGzN7

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#SouthAfrica marked its first-ever #MPADay with a series of engaging online activities. The day highlighted the need to protect ocean ecosystems and urged the need for increased public understanding and stronger protection. #OceanProtection #MPA iol.co.za/capeargus/ne...

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#China has revealed a significant increase in the critically endangered Baer's Pochard🦆. The success comes from China's intensified #conservation efforts, including #ProtectedAreas and a national action plan for #MigratoryCorridors. Read More: ⤵️ en.people.cn/n3/2025/0421...

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📝 A study reveals that climate change threatens #Brazil's Pantanal amphibians, projecting that 84% of 74 species could lose part of their habitat range by 2100. The research highlights the importance of #30x30 to protect vulnerable amphibian populations. Read more: news.mongabay.com/short-articl...

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#SavingNature acquires 865 acres of land to expand the Mesenia-Paramillo Nature Reserve in #Colombia's Western Andes. This expansion, in partnership with #FundaciónBioconservancy, aims to restore fragmented habitats & tackle the impacts of climate change environmentenergyleader.com/stories/wild...

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Happy National #SaveTheElephantDay! 🐘 #ProtectedAreas are vital for these incredible giants, offering safe havens against poaching and habitat loss. Support conservation to ensure their future! 📸 www.instagram.com/camera_man_j...

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#SouthKorea has expanded its marine conservation efforts by designating 2 new #MPAs off Jeju Island. One area specifically safeguards the critical habitat of the endangered Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin, of which fewer than 120 remain near the island. Read more: ⤵️ koreabizwire.com/south-korea-...

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🐯 #Singapore's breeding programs offer hope for endangered SE Asian species like Malayan tigers & Negros bleeding-heart pigeons. A combination of habitat protection & tackling human - wildlife conflict is needed to preserve this biodiversity hotspot: ⤵ www.straitstimes.com/singapore/wh...

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Happy #NationalDolphinDay!🐬 🐬 #MarineProtectedAreas (MPAs) play a crucial role in dolphin conservation by safeguarding vital habitats and providing healthy ecosystems that support their populations. 🐬Let's continue to support the expansion and strengthening of MPAs worldwide.

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A recent Duke University #OceansWeek panel highlighted the complex challenges of conserving marine megafauna, emphasizing the interconnectedness of ocean ecosystems & the need for international collaboration to protect migratory species like whale sharks.🦈 #MPA researchblog.duke.edu/2025/04/08/m...

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🏝 A successful partnership between @gef-sgp.bsky.social , implemented by @undp.org , & the #BahamasProtectedAreasFund (BPAF) has launched a transformative initiative for environmental non-profits in the #Bahamas to address environmental challenges effectively. ⤵️⤵️ www.undp.org/jamaica/news...

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🌲 #Uzbekistan, in partnership with the #WorldBank, has launched a significant $153 million "Restoration of Sustainable Landscapes" project across six regions to boost forest cover, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and improve agricultural productivity. Read More: ⤵️ www.uzdaily.uz/en/uzbekista...

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#ProtectedPlanet April 2025 Update: 🌍 WDPA: is 305,196 (303,313 #ProtectedAreas), covering 244 countries & territories. WD-OECM: is 6,479 (6,441 #OECMs), covering 15 countries & territories. GD-PAME: 1403 assessment records were added from Colombia. www.protectedplanet.net/en/monthly-r...

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#Norway's new #MarineProtectionAct marks a milestone by extending marine ecosystem protection throughout its economic zone. This addresses a crucial gap in Norway's #conservation efforts, enabling active restoration & passive recovery of marine environments. euroweeklynews.com/2025/04/01/p...

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Happy #ApeAwarenessMonth! From the lush rainforests of Africa to the dense jungles of Asia, apes are vital to their ecosystems. Supporting organizations to protect these intelligent creatures & their habitats is crucial for ensuring their survival 🦧 #ProtectedAreas #Ape 📸 - #BorneoNatureFoundation

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📝 Scientists have found that emperor penguins should be reclassified from "Near Threatened" to "Vulnerable" or "Endangered". Researchers emphasise the urgent need for conservation efforts, including the establishment of #MarineProtectedAreas in Antarctica. 🐧🌊🐧 www.newswise.com/articles/new...

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@sea-shepherd.bsky.social Antarctic mission now includes scientists gathering data on industrial krill fishings impact on whales, with the hope of implementing a #MPA. The research is vital for the Antarctic ecosystem & its vulnerable marine species. ⤵ www.seashepherdglobal.org/latest-news/...

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📝 A new study finds only 17% of global #peatlands are protected, compared to 38% of tropical forests & 42% of mangroves. 25% of peatlands overlap with Indigenous territories, emphasising the importance of recognising Indigenous land rights for #conservation. ⤵ 🌱 news.mongabay.com/2025/02/only...

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It's #KoriBustardDay! These magnificent birds are Near Threatened and rely on healthy African landscapes. #ProtectedAreas are vital for safeguarding their breeding grounds. Support conservation efforts that benefit the Kori Bustard and countless other species! 📸 - Okavango Expeditions, Botswana

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🌊 #SouthKorea's ratification marks a key step for the #BBNJ Agreement, aiming to protect high seas biodiversity. Success hinges on global cooperation, institutional setup, and financial commitments to ensure effective #HighSeasConservation. Read More: ⤵ www.unsw.edu.au/news/2025/03...

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📝 @geomarkiel.bsky.social launch an expedition exploring the largely unknown deep-sea biodiversity off of #CapeVerde. This research is vital for understanding deep-sea ecosystems & supporting the establishment of #MarineProtectedAreas in this biodiversity hotspot. #MPA www.geomar.de/en/news/arti...

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Rare black wolves have been captured via trail cameras in a Polish forest, where wolves were nearly extinct by the 1950s. The wolves' presence signifies a restored ecosystem and the impact of effective #conservation in revitalizing natural habitats. 🐺 www.yahoo.com/news/researc...

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Happy #InternationalForestDay! Today we celebrate the vital role forests play in our planet's biodiversity & climate regulation. Let's commit to sustainable forest management & ensuring these invaluable ecosystems thrive for generations to come. 🌲🌲🌲 📷 - @natureandculture.bsky.social

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🐊 Conservationists have reintroduced 10 critically endangered Siamese crocodiles into #Cambodia's Virachey National Park, marking a significant step in the species' recovery after a 20-year absence from the area. #CrocodileConservation #ProtectedAreas Read More: ⤵ english.news.cn/20250318/25c...

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🌵A recent study examined the effectiveness of Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) in #Argentina's harsh Monte Desert. The study highlighted the importance of understanding soil conditions and microbial communities for successful restoration. Read More: ⤵ news.mongabay.com/2025/03/scie...

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🐬 Marine biologist Fernando Trujillo is dedicated to protecting endangered pink river dolphins in Colombia's Orinoco River. Trujillo's efforts include advocating for #ProtectedRiverAreas & international collaboration to conserve the species & their habitats: insideclimatenews.org/news/1603202...

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🦋Happy #LearnAboutButterfliesDay! These insects play a vital role in our ecosystems, acting as indicators of environmental health. By supporting #ProtectedAreas, we contribute to the preservation of butterfly populations and the biodiversity of our planet. 📸 - @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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🦈 Through the @oceancensus.bsky.social, scientists have discovered 866 new marine species in just 2 years, including sharks & venomous snails. 🐡 With only 10% of ocean species known, this discovery is vital for biodiversity protection & conservation goals. #30x30 www.cbsnews.com/news/new-mar...

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Tiny krill, huge impact! They fight climate change & act as a food source to countless species, but face threats from warming seas & fishing. Urgent action is needed to protect them! #AntarcticKrill #ClimateAction #marineconservation 🦐 www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

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🐨🦘 Anangu Traditional Owners are celebrating the launch of the new 40,000km2 Central Western Desert Indigenous Protected Area in #Australia. The IPA connects existing #ProtectedAreas, forming part of a larger cross-border protected desert region. #IPLC nit.com.au/10-03-2025/1...

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@ucsantabarbara.bsky.social is launching #SeaSketch, a new web-based mapping tool, to aid California in evaluating proposed changes to #MPAs. This tool allows users to visualise how boundary adjustments and activity changes, could impact marine environments. 🐡🐟🐠 www.kcbx.org/health-scien...

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🦋Millions of monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico's Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve each winter, creating a spectacular natural display. 🦋The region provides opportunities to learn about the monarchs' journey and support conservation efforts. www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...

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📝 A new study by Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences reveals that while reef fish in the Arabian Gulf, the world's hottest sea, show a higher tolerance to temperature fluctuations than those in milder waters, the overall biodiversity is lower. ⤵ phys.org/news/2025-03...

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In Manitoba, #Canada, Indigenous communities are one step closer to establishing a 50,000 km2 Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area in the pristine Seal River watershed. Read more below: ⤵ #ICCA #ProtectedArea #IndigenousCommunities #LocalCommunities thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-sea...

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