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The @ocean_photography_awards hosted by @oceanogra

The @ocean_photography_awards hosted by @oceanographic_mag have announced their winner! ⁠
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This stunning image of a green turtle in Ningaloo Reef was taken by Aimee Jan, a wildlife guide and photographer based in western Australia.⁠
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Aimee said: “I was out snorkelling when one of my colleagues told me there was a turtle under a ledge in a school of glass fish, about 10 metres down. When I dived down to look, the fish separated around the turtle perfectly. I said to her: ‘I think I just took the best photo I have ever taken’.”⁠
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Images such as this one are so important in the world of marine conservation - with so many people not being engaged with the wonders that inhabit our oceans, photographers play a vital role in creating a lasting connection between people and wildlife that so desperately needs our protection.⁠
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Getting people to care about a species is a vital part of preserving it, and the ocean photography awards are doing a great job of shining a light on the beauty of the underwater world and the threats it faces.⁠
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#conservation #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #animals #naturephotography #wildlifeconservation #photography #africa #environment #travel #birds #animal #naturelovers #biodiversity #sustainability #wild #love #ocean #safari #hunting #art #photooftheday #outdoors #climatechange #education #endangeredspecies #natgeo

Sand dunes - a vital tool for protecting the coast

Sand dunes - a vital tool for protecting the coasts from erosion!⁠
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Some people may remember being taught in school about the man-made methods of reducing coastal erosion. From gabions to sea walls, they were usually engineered to be a hard barrier between the land and sea, and did not provide much room for nature to protect itself in the ways it naturally would.⁠
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As well as the mangrove forests we mentioned recently, sand dunes are a great defence against erosion, and work with nature rather than against it.⁠
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They are formed by sand being blown inshore that is then trapped by plant species such as marram grass, sand couch and lyme grass - these help to hold the dunes together and allow them to better withstand the forces of stormy weather, protecting inland habitat from being hit with the full force of the UK's winter!⁠
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Many species call this habitat home, including bees and other insects, reptiles, flowers, and many types of birds. However, dunes are often bordered by golf courses, farmland, and development, and are affected by hard sea defences that change the availability of new sand. If the natural processes that create sand dunes are interrupted, species are at risk of being lost.⁠
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The good news is, @dynamicdunes are doing something to help! They aim to regenerate dunes across England and Wales for people, communities and wildlife. If you are passionate about your local coastal habitat, see how you can get involved here: https://dynamicdunescapes.co.uk/get-involved/

The IUCN recently re-assessed the status of the gl

The IUCN recently re-assessed the status of the global oceans' stocks of tuna.⁠
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They found some promising results - on a species-by-species basis, 4 out of the world's 7 commercially fishes species are showing signs of recovery.⁠
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Over the last decade, sustainable fishing quotas have been introduced to help combat illegal fishing and have showed that it is possible for species to bounce back.⁠
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Despite this good news at species-levels, many regional tuna stocks remain severely depleted.⁠
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“These Red List assessments are proof that sustainable fisheries approaches work, with enormous long-term benefits for livelihoods and biodiversity. We need to continue enforcing sustainable fishing quotas and cracking down on illegal fishing,” said Dr Bruce B. Collette, Chair of the IUCN SSC Tuna and Billfish Specialist Group. “Tuna species migrate across thousands of kilometres, so coordinating their management globally is also key.”⁠
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As well as this, 37% of the world's elasmobranchs (shark and ray) species) are now known to be at risk of extinction primarily due to overfishing, compounded by other threats such as climate change and habitat degradation. We still have a long way to go, but it is clear that sustainable fishing practices can offer hope for the health of our oceans!

The Final Straw Cornwall are a Cornish charity wit

The Final Straw Cornwall are a Cornish charity with a purpose close to our heart - to reduce single use plastic. They are on a mission to make Cornwall plastic straw free. ⁠
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You can do your part by simply refusing any plastic straw offered to you by a business and explaining why.⁠
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Over 430 businesses are already part of the scheme and you can join 👉 http://finalstrawcornwall.co.uk/join-front-page/⁠
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#plastic #plasticfree #recycle #plasticpollution #zerowaste #environment #pollution #ecofriendly #savetheplanet #sustainability #ocean #recycling #nature #climatechange #art #waste #trash #noplastic #plastik #reuse #eco #sustainable #design #singleuseplastic #earth #litter #plasticwaste #green #plastics

🗣️ Calling all friends in Wadebridge 💙⁠

🗣️ Calling all friends in Wadebridge 💙⁠
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We are currently one of the Tesco Community Grant nominees for the Wadebridge Superstore charity vote which ends on the 30th September.⁠
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We want to involve children's imagination and practical skills with new and creative approaches about the sea and its sustainability.⁠
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If you get a voting token while doing your weekly shop then please vote for us! We really appreciate your support!⁠
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#charity #community #vote #wadebridge #cornish

You might remember back in June we shared the coll

You might remember back in June we shared the collaborative #OneLess G7 initiative to release tracking devices around the Cornish Coast. ⁠
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You can view their journey on the map here 👉 https://www.oceanprotect.org/g7messageinabottle/⁠
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The tracking devices are designed to mimic a single use plastic drink bottle, and gathered vital data to help scientists understand how plastic moves across the ocean and the potential risk it poses to marine wildlife along the way. ⁠
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They also have a fascinating blog about the tracker journeys here 👉 ⁠
https://www.oceanprotect.org/2021/08/02/message-in-a-bottle-the-journey-so-far/

Mangrove forests are truly incredible, and we thin

Mangrove forests are truly incredible, and we think you'll be inclined to agree when you find out a bit about what makes them so special.⁠
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Fauna & Flora International (FFI) views mangrove protection and restoration as an integral part of our global efforts to reverse biodiversity loss and combat climate change, twin challenges that are inextricably linked.⁠
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They protect against coastal erosion, provide nursery grounds for juvenile fish, sharks, rays and many other animals, and with an average tree life of 25 years, a hectare of mature mangrove forest absorbs 840 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide. This means that one mangrove tree removes 308kg (0.3 tonnes) of CO2 from the atmosphere over its growth life, which is 12.3kg per year.⁠
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If we can help in the preservation of this incredible species, we have the potential to make great strides towards combatting climate change.⁠
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Check out the work of the Mangrove Action Project to see what you can do to make a difference.

NASA satellites are helping fish stocks bounce bac

NASA satellites are helping fish stocks bounce back in Pulau!⁠
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People in Palau, a small nation with a population of about 20,000 people, consume more wild fish per capita than nearly any other country in the world. But in recent years, populations of rabbit fish and other staples of their cultural diet began to dwindle because of a combination of factors, including increasing food demand and changing ocean conditions.⁠
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To meet the country's need for food supplies and keep traditions alive for future generations, locals are working with international scientists to build sustainable aquaculture farms in the ocean. Their projects are using NASA's satellites to help protect the nation's pristine waters, coral reefs, and shorelines.⁠
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The incredible waters of this island nation provide many benefits through ecotourism, but this project is also vitally important to support not only the locals, but the but the hundreds of thousands of people that would ordinarily visit during non-pandemic times. ⁠
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The team is integrating several layers of satellite data into maps that the people of Palau can use to assess their objectives when setting up aquaculture farms. In recent years, the team also secured support from NASA's Earth Science Applied Sciences Program, and is now producing interactive mapping tools Palauans can use to identify areas that can serve as a better fit for sustainable aquaculture.⁠
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This is a really fascinating project that could serve to help fish populations under pressure bounce back.

Putting an end to large global fishing subsidies c $Putting an end to large global fishing subsidies could improve fish stocks and overall ocean health, a new article by Daniel Skerritt, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Fisheries Economics Research Unit, University of British Columbia.⁠ ⁠ ''Global fish catches are fluctuating near the highest levels ever reported, while the fraction of fish stocks that are sustainable has never been lower. Nevertheless, governments spent US$22 billion of public money on harmful fisheries subsidies in 2018.⁠ ⁠ These harmful subsidies fund the construction of new fishing vessels or reduce the cost of fuel, for example. They increase fishing capacity by reducing costs, which heightens the risk of overfishing. In short, they limit our ability to sustainably manage our fisheries.⁠ ⁠ Their scale and impact means that international reform of fishing subsidies is now a necessity, and may be the single greatest global action we can take to ensure an abundant ocean. Later this month, the World Trade Organization (WTO) will continue its negotiations on fisheries subsidies. These negotiations began in 2001, and are intended to incorporate the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.''⁠ ⁠ This could be a great step in the right direction to sustainably managing global fishing stocks, and re-stabilising marine ecosystems.⁠$

Did you know that every @coopuk member can select

Did you know that every @coopuk member can select a cause and support a charity in their community just by making their everyday purchases? ⁠
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By selecting us you will help fund a Water Refill Station on the Camel Trail which will provide free drinking water for the public.⁠
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You can select us as your chosen charity or find out how to sign up to be a co-op member here: ⁠
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https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/52368

We are delighted to see that the @nurdlecoasts bea

We are delighted to see that the @nurdlecoasts beach cleaning machine which sucks up micro plastic, is to be put through its paces in Cornwall this Autumn.⁠
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https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/nurdle-sucking-machine-to-be-put-through-its-paces-on-cornwall-beaches-this-autumn/⁠
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🎉 We are delighted to have been awarded a 'RSA

🎉 We are delighted to have been awarded a 'RSA Climate Change and Education Grant' from @nbrly ⁠
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This generous grant will help us to roll out and install further water refill units in Cornwall and reduce single use plastic in the environment. Thank you so much!⁠
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Neighbourly is an award-winning giving platform that helps businesses make a positive impact in their communities by donating volunteer time, money and surplus products. ⁠
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You can find out more here 👉 https://www.neighbourly.com/

We're delighted to see the traction seen in Devon

We're delighted to see the traction seen in Devon as a 4th town banned the sale of cheap plastic bodyboards last month.⁠
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Did you know @dickpearce in collaboration with @surfersagainstsewage with their 'Surf Wood for Good' campaign offers FREE wooden belly boards for hire in multiple locations across the South West. ⁠
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Find the nearest ones to you on their interactive map 👉 ⁠
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https://dickpearce.com/pages/surf-wood-for-good

Canada’s plan to achieve zero plastic waste by 2

Canada’s plan to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030 will protect wildlife and their waters, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs. This is a great target to have set, and we look forward to seeing it happen across the next decade! What a trend to set.

Do you regularly spend time in or around the sea?⁠
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If so, you will benefit from knowing which beaches are at risk from sewage pollution. @surfersagainstsewage have an interactive map on their website that provides up-to-date information on the water quality at every beach in the UK, allowing you to make informed decisions and plan your trips accordingly. Peace of mind when out experiencing the ocean makes your swim, surf, paddle or walk that much more enjoyable!

If you are in a position to do so, please do what

If you are in a position to do so, please do what you can to reduce your impact on the planet. Here are some easy steps you can follow at home to help the environment:⁠
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Green up your waste - Reuse, reduce, recycle; refuse single-use plastics; have a compost bin; repair rather than throw away.⁠
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Save energy - Invest in energy-efficient appliances; use daylight as much as possible; generate your own energy; turn thermostats down; reduce or share your travel.⁠
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Make green space - Look after your local patch by doing a beach or street clean; have a wildlife area in your garden; choose insect-friendly planting; find natural alternatives to insecticides and weed killers; grow your own food; plant trees to trap carbon.⁠
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These are just some of many things you can do to make a difference and help protect the natural world!

Did you know that up to 50% of the plastic waste i

Did you know that up to 50% of the plastic waste in our oceans consists of ghost nets? Innovative German company BRACENET had the idea to try and free our oceans from drifting fishing nets by creating new, upcycled and handmade products out of them. So far @bracenet_savetheseas have been able to turn almost 5 tonnes of the ghost nets floating in our oceans into accessories!⁠
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Ghost nets are a huge danger to marine life, through ingestion, entanglement and through their break down into microplastics. So why not make your unique statement for marine conservation and purchase an item that serves both fashion and function?

We are very thankful for the @arnoldclark communit

We are very thankful for the @arnoldclark community fund and their generous grant awarded to us last month. ⁠
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This money will go a long way towards reducing the impact of plastic on our ocean environments.⁠
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https://www.ouronlyworld.org.uk/water-refill-station/⁠
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If you want to become an ocean activist then we'd

If you want to become an ocean activist then we'd highly recommend checking out the replay of @missemilypenn talk for the @finisterreuk Sea 7 event held back in June.⁠
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Emily is the founder of @jointheSHiFT_ and @eXXpedition_ which tackle plastic and toxin pollution in our oceans.⁠
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The replay is in our bio 💙

The past five years have been the hottest on recor

The past five years have been the hottest on record.⁠
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Just one of the concerning and yet sadly unsurprising statistics from the IPCC report delivered last week.⁠
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Read more about the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference and what needs to be achieved at COP26 here 👉 https://ukcop26.org/cop26-goals/⁠

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