Gala Podgornik

Marine Biologist & Conservationist. All views my own.

[Annika Clements @annika_clements]

I wrote a quick blog about the #HighSeasTreaty - as although 60 nations still need to ratify it, I am filled for now with #OceanOptimism & hope this signifies a huge step forward for ocean recovery, resilience and connected, effective #MarineProtectedAreas - and cooperation🌊💪

[High Seas Alliance @HighSeasAllianc]

Highlighting where #MPAs are not yet implemented?

There’s a new tool for that: The #MPAGuide https://t.co/NKxrdUyur4

#30x30 #SDGs #Biodiversity #OneOceanOnePlanet

[protectedplanet @protectedplanet]

Establishing an #MPA can take years, but #biodiversity protection only occurs once an MPA is implemented. Use the Stages of Establishment in the new #MPAGuide to track how well your MPA is working! https://t.co/DcQWY3E3pB

[theblueleaders @theblueleaders]

Marine protected areas are 🔑 tools for ocean conservation, but they’re not all equal.

#theBlueLeaders are championing the call for a network of HIGHLY & FULLY protected areas bc they offer most protection from environmentally damaging activities.

The #MPAGuide shows us how👇

[Gala Podgornik @Galapod]

@SylviaEarle shamelessly calling out #DeepSeaMining and encouraging all to sign the #BlueClimateInitiative petition:
https://t.co/o6ePPoDbCU
#ProtectBlueNature #IMPAC5

[Gala Podgornik @Galapod]

@SylviaEarle emphasising the importance of marine photosynthetic organisms for our #Planet, through oxygen production and #carboncapture. A reminder to protect, restore and look for solutions in the largely unexplored #Ocean.
#ProtectBlueNature #IMPAC5

[IMPAC5 @IMPAC5Canada]

In her keynote address, @cmittermeier emphasized that pictures themselves are not enough to get people engaged. Without stories, the ocean dies in silence, but the right story can change everything.
@Sea_Legacy

[IMPAC5 @IMPAC5Canada]

@TweetAtRuthy spoke about the many challenges facing South Africa, and how she and @yfmpas worked tirelessly to increase ocean protection. She highlighted how this led to South Africa approving an increase from 0.4% to 5% #MPAs in 2018.

[IMPAC5 @IMPAC5Canada]

“This is not a conservation problem - it is a humanity problem.”
@AulaniWilhelm emphasized the importance of caring for places and remembering why we protect the ocean in her moving keynote address.

[Gala Podgornik @Galapod]

Statistics on global #MPAs by @AulaniWilhelm aim straight for the heart. We have a long way to go. #mahalo Aulani and @IMPAC5Canada

[NOAA Climate.gov @NOAAClimate]

As key habitat goes underwater in the face of sea level rise, NOAA is helping endangered Hawaiian monk seals find higher ground.
To learn more about these efforts, check out the story linked below.
https://t.co/K9wyuKheZM

[Gala Podgornik @Galapod]

@AntrimLens @LovricDean @JustinGJudge Thank you!

[Dean Lovric @LovricDean]

Welcoming my family to Canada as new immigrants to our beautiful country. Thank you Canada!!! 🇨🇦

[Gala Podgornik @Galapod]

@LovricDean Best #welcome ever!! We could not have wished for a more caring and loving #family! Thank you!

[Eurowa @EUROWA_EU]

And that's a wrap on the latest EUROWA Advanced Responder training!
12 more people join the EUROWA #OiledWildlifeResponse 'alumni' 🥳
Thanks to @OWRN Ireland and trainers from ProBird for their support
@ProjectBlueSea

[Gala Podgornik @Galapod]

So happy to be part of the team again! Very specialised skillet and amazing people!
#OiledWildlifeResponse #EUROWA

[Eurowa @EUROWA_EU]

The second Advanced responder course organised as part of the #EUROWA-2 project is in full swing in Ireland! Trainees will undergo comprehensive theoretical and practical training on #OiledWildlifeResponse, from search and capture to washing and post-wash care🦆

[Gala Podgornik @Galapod]

Thank you!

[Gala Podgornik @Galapod]

Last week was my last @UlsterWildlife, after 6 intense, but amazing years! I have learnt SO much during this time about the #conservation sector, others and myself as well. It has been an incredible ride and I am deeply thankful for the opportunity to have been part of the team!