ELI Ocean Program

Strengthening ocean coastal law and policy domestically and internationally.

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[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@nytimes A new coalition of entrepreneurs and #scientists in Nova Scotia may have figured out a way to harness the #electricity of the Bay of Fundy’s record-setting 50-foot high #tide.
https://t.co/1iU04jlOhq

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@pewtrusts @UN Negotiations are taking place at the #UnitedNations for a #treaty to protect #ocean life in the high seas. The agreement, known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty, addresses environmental issues in the high seas. https://t.co/KaU8PjaZyx

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@EurekAlert @FrontMarineSci Natural methane seep sites, areas of the #ocean floor where methane and other fluid seeps out, may be providing an extra #energy source for communities on the seafloor. https://t.co/NvYIDtu34I

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@WAinvasives @WDFW The Washington Invasive Species Council (WISC) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are holding an #art contest to spread the word about invasive species, especially the #freshwater Quagga and Zebra mussels.
https://t.co/iYbXlojGC6

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@wusf @NOAA 100 marine scientists sign a letter to the Biden administration asking for help saving one of the most endangered #marine mammal species, known as Rice’s #whale. https://t.co/ZFW4ZOwILk

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@commonwealthsec At #COP27, the Commonwealth Secretary urges member #countries to apply for grants under the Commonwealth Blue Charter Project #Incubator. https://t.co/eqoi7jtQGF

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@NOAA @OregonState NOAA has awarded Oregon State $4.2 million to investigate the impact of climate change-related stressors on marine ecosystems. The research will integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge to study the Dungeness #crab and #krill. https://t.co/0Oz8FTe3j9

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@wsl @Coralgardeners Surfing’s biggest organization, the World Surf League has partnered with Coral Gardeners to save the #reef through a process called #coral reef rehabilitation. https://t.co/HtjpFKjWO9

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@pewtrusts #States are enacting Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies as a #solution to diminishing landfill capacity. These policies charge producers based on their packaging choices and how much plastic they are producing. https://t.co/KmDsC5cyae

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

Over seven years, two women #hike, cycle, and paddle across two continents and 13 countries from Antarctica to the #Arctic Ocean. https://t.co/oXRANb00pp

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@DiscoverMag @TheOceanCleanup @OurOcean @PlasticOceansUS Disposable #waste is a feature of many marine environments. Creating accountability for plastic waste is vital to stopping ocean #pollution.
https://t.co/mYgjBT5pEh

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@KPBS @COP27P @Scripps_Ocean @WHOI At the #COP27 in Egypt, oceanographic researchers hope that the ocean will play a central role in climate discussions. Scientists are increasingly recognizing the role the ocean plays in the planet’s #climate system. https://t.co/32Wj1iSY3J

[Texas Sea Grant @TXSeaGrant]

Happy #MarineScienceMonday!

In honor of Seafood Month, we're featuring the phylum Arthropoda! Check out some fun facts about Arthropods and stay tuned for more #MarineScienceMondays featuring your favorite invertebrates.

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@ScienceAlert @nektonmission A hidden oasis of life is discovered in the deep waters of the #Maldives. The biodiverse “Trapping Zone” was discovered by researchers on the Nekton Maldives #Mission, the first study to map these waters. https://t.co/oGONuz4JD8

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@CUBoulderNews @ScienceMagazine #International group of scientists calls for limiting #fishing in Antartica’s Southern Ocean. Current levels are taking a toll on its diverse marine ecosystem. https://t.co/fIUNSA5Q5g

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@physorg_com @criobe_pf #Marine protected areas (MPAs) have been shown to improve carbon sequestration, coastal protection, and #biodiversity, and are crucial to combatting the climate crisis. https://t.co/cs5Tpi5oNv

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@theoceanrace Ocean Race is launching a bid to establish the Universal Declaration of Ocean Right. The #legal framework would grant legal rights to the ocean, following a #movement toward granting the #natural world legal rights. https://t.co/kcwF6lA9wg

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

The #ocean stabilizes the climate in many different ways. From absorbing #carbon through photosynthesis, storing it long-term under sediment, and trapping heat, the ocean plays a crucial role in regulating the #climate. https://t.co/hNFDJTHyYl

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

@GraysReefNMS NOAA's Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary is celebrating the 50th anniversary of national #marine sanctuaries and the #creation of a new Ocean Discovery Center. The Center will show visitors the importance of protecting marine life. https://t.co/8xMDxWFgy6

[ELI Ocean Program @ELI_Ocean]

Port of #SanDiego has dropped artificial #reef into the bay to mitigate coastal erosion. Researchers hope they will support the growth of real oyster reefs over time and bring biodiversity and stability to the coastal ecosystem. @physorg_com https://t.co/3LlTLUGWwk