Inst. Oce. Con. Sci.

The Institute for Ocean Conservation Science pursues world-class research into pressing marine conservation issues.

[Inst. Oce. Con. Sci. @IOCS_OceanSci]

Registration Link: https://t.co/TsddhvaO83

[Inst. Oce. Con. Sci. @IOCS_OceanSci]

This Friday, at @MaritimeCollege, @Ellen_Pikitch is speaking on a panel addressing emerging challenges for the oceans and maritime industry. Registration is free!

[Inst. Oce. Con. Sci. @IOCS_OceanSci]

Conservation Finance: https://t.co/G2YOwAYB7f
MPA Guide: https://t.co/cUdcye7Opx
China MPA Study: https://t.co/jxM9YC8hOc

[Inst. Oce. Con. Sci. @IOCS_OceanSci]

🌊🌍 Celebrate #MPADay by taking action to protect our oceans:
1️⃣ Join the MPA Day Webinar: Learn from experts on effective MPAs. Register here https://t.co/OqKM6HgqVs
2️⃣ Visit https://t.co/PVSXc0mJBi for events and resources
3️⃣ Share your support!

[Inst. Oce. Con. Sci. @IOCS_OceanSci]

Mangroves support biodiversity, protect coastlines, sequester carbon, and provide stability for coastal fishing communities. 🌿🌊💙 Celebrate the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem and join IOCS in safeguarding our planet’s blue heart #MangroveDay

[RestoreShinnecockBay @RestoreShinneco]

Join Mike Doall from ShiRP as he explains the vital role of oyster reefs in Shinnecock Bay—enhancing water quality and biodiversity through natural filtration and habitat creation. 🦪🌊 #OysterReefs #ShinnecockBay #WaterQuality #Biodiversity #MarineConservation #ShiRP @SoMAS

[RestoreShinnecockBay @RestoreShinneco]

We completed our 4th trawl of the season on Monday, hitting the halfway mark in assessing Shinnecock Bay's conservation success! We were honored to have Sunshine Gumbs of the Shinnecock Indian Nation join us! Next step will be processing #eDNA samples. Stay tuned! @SoMAS

[Inst. Oce. Con. Sci. @IOCS_OceanSci]

Our oceans are in crisis, with millions of marine animals lost each year to #PlasticPollution. Together we can make a difference! 🌍✨ Join #IOCS to spread awareness and #TakeAction. Use reusable bags, bottles, cups, avoid #SingleUsePlastics, and join #BeachCleanups! #SaveOurSeas

[World Ocean Day @WorldOceansDay]

#HappyHeadlines: Your weekly dose of uplifting climate and ocean news! 🌍💙 Dive into the good vibes and celebrate the positive strides being made for our planet every week! 🌿🐋

#ClimateWins #OceanOptimism

[Stony Brook University @stonybrooku]

"Kids come on these field trips, then return to #SBU to study #MarineScience a few years later!"

Meet Chris Paparo (@fishguyphotos), manager of #SBU’s Southampton Marine Sciences Center and Naturalist.

[RestoreShinnecockBay @RestoreShinneco]

Discover how ShiRP uses BRUV in Shinnecock Bay to monitor fish populations around our eelgrass beds, clam sanctuaries, and oyster reefs, assessing the success of our restoration efforts! 🎥🐟🌊
#ShiRP #BRUV #ShinnecockBay #FishMonitoring https://t.co/x5Zf6biGvs

[Inst. Oce. Con. Sci. @IOCS_OceanSci]

🌊 Governments are meeting at @UnitedNations to advance the UN Ocean Treaty and protect 30% of the oceans by 2030. Urgent action is needed to safeguard millions of species and ecosystems. Let's turn promises into action! 🌍💙#OceanCOP #IOCSNews

Read More: https://t.co/mjCb6L2pLO

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Dr. Ellen Pikitch won the 2024 Hugo and Anita Freudenthal Research Award for her impactful work in marine conservation, presented by @NYSMEA. The award was given by her former high school teacher, Lou Siegel. Read more: https://t.co/rRtax5sRHC @SoMAS

[NOAA Fisheries @NOAAFisheries]

Good News: The recovery of Pacific bluefin tuna has achieved a major milestone—the species exceeded international targets a decade ahead of schedule! This fisheries management success shows what we can achieve with international scientific collaboration: https://t.co/6Jj84KRAAF

[NOAA Coastal Ocean Science @noaacoastalsci]

It’s our anniversary! We’re celebrating 25 years of science serving coastal communities. Follow #25YearsofNCCOS as we relive our journey beginning in 1999.
https://t.co/7T7MrGY8Um

[Inst. Oce. Con. Sci. @IOCS_OceanSci]

The ocean inspires us all. At #IOCS, we envision thriving sturgeon, sharks, and forage fish, vibrant coral reefs, and flourishing kelp forests. Picture abundant dolphins, whales, and sea turtles with sustainable coastal communities. What future do you see? 🌊💙 #WorldOceansDay

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Exciting updates from the 3rd National Workshop on Marine eDNA! A new National Aquatic Environmental DNA Strategy has been released: https://t.co/HWI7tZcDaH IOCS has been using #eDNA in #ShinnecockBay since 2019, and we're thrilled to expand our sampling in 2024! 🔬 @NMNH @JHUAPL

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Special night for IOCS! Ellen Pikitch & Sunshine Gumbs accepted an expedition flag at The Explorers Club (@ExplorersClub) for World Oceans Week kickoff. This flag marks a new mission in #ShinnecockBay documenting biodiversity & traditional knowledge. @SoMAS @Ellen_Pikitch

[RestoreShinnecockBay @RestoreShinneco]

Productive first day sampling in Shinnecock Bay! Blue crabs, burrfish, mantis shrimp, cunner & more spotted. Water samples collected for eDNA analysis, monitoring biodiversity in new ways. Big thanks to volunteers, students, & crew! @IOCS_OceanSci @SoMAS

[Inst. Oce. Con. Sci. @IOCS_OceanSci]

Celebrate #WorldTunaDay! Highlighting the critical role of tuna in global ecosystems, it's essential to promote sustainable fishing to protect this valuable resource. Learn more about efforts for sustainable practices by 2027🐟🌍 https://t.co/rvFaKzBVTc