Sarah Poon

Associate VP, Resilient Fishery Solutions at @EDFOceans. Working to ensure climate-resilient fisheries, ecosystems and communities.

[EDF Oceans @EDFOceans]

President Trump issued an executive order that threatens the sustainability of American fisheries and fishing businesses, directing federal fishery managers to reduce regulations that keep catch sustainable.

Read @SarahPoon's statement:
https://t.co/FA5jTebLiU

[EDF Oceans @EDFOceans]

📢New Report Available!📢Via workshops, community meetings, surveys & direct conversations with fishers, fishing guides, and others, the study evaluates the feasibility of vessel electrification in The Bahamas. 🇧🇸

[EDF Oceans @EDFOceans]

.@NOAA delivers life-saving services and makes up less than 1% of the federal budget. Dismantling it is an incredibly dangerous decision.

Read the statement from Sarah Poon, EDF's AVP for Resilient Fishery Solutions:
https://t.co/sMiN78q4sQ

[EDF @EnvDefenseFund]

On a hotter planet, billion-dollar climate disasters are quickly becoming more frequent and more devastating to state and local economies. But without @NOAA's experts that give us the proper resources to prepare, how much more will it cost us? https://t.co/NN5eSdPd2B

[EDF Oceans @EDFOceans]

We’re excited to share that the Fishing Vessel Observing Network (FVON) is one of 3 new networks that will join and contribute to @GOOSocean

[Sarah Poon @SarahPoon]

Discover the science behind mangrove restoration in Ecuador in Monica Moritsch's latest blog for EDFish! Learn how researchers are empowering local communities to monitor and protect invaluable ecosystems. 🌎💡 https://t.co/hQGqwZsDGe

[Sarah Poon @SarahPoon]

🌐🌊The Fishing Vessel Ocean Observing Network (FVON) is leading the charge in transforming ocean observing practices worldwide. Read more about the movement toward standardized data, global collaboration and sustainable solutions. @BerringData https://t.co/tGz3G5j14L

[EDF Oceans @EDFOceans]

For Roziah climate resilience and community resilience go hand in hand. That's why she founded a women's association that supports livelihoods and contributes to #MarineConservation. Discover her #PortraitsOfChange story: https://t.co/ct2BqAPN5A

[Sarah Poon @SarahPoon]

Electronic technologies pave the way for real-time data on fish distribution, catch rates, and climate change impacts. Let's prioritize national guidance for modernized technology in fisheries. 📲Read more details in our latest #EDFish blog here: https://t.co/kkoXas89fy

[EDF Oceans @EDFOceans]

Did you know “smart cameras” and AI can help to revolutionize #fisheries?
Our SmartPass initiative is harnessing #technology to help fishers across the globe utilize data and sustainably measure their catch.
Learn more here: https://t.co/M4zBbFlotp

[A Seat at the Table @aseat4fishers]

#ASeatAtCOP | “Defend what truly belong to us” 🎣

#COP28 events are officially over, but there is still a lot to be caught in the nets of these artisanal fisherfolks.

Follow us and keep sharing these impactful stories about climate change resilience.🌍📢

📹: @thisistinta

[EDF Oceans @EDFOceans]

The @WhiteHouse announced its Ocean Justice Strategy today at #COP28. Environmental justice is at the heart of ocean stewardship, and this is a necessary step to ensuring ocean conservation work is equitable and just for all people.
https://t.co/envMOHS6ob

[EDF Oceans @EDFOceans]

🌎 Happy #WorldFisheriesDay! 🎣 As a member of the @RiseUp4TheOcean network, we are excited to support their call for sustainable fish populations, backing small-scale fisheries, indigenous communities and local participation in global marine decisions. https://t.co/mjiJgf0K08

[WorldFish @WorldFishCenter]

As #fisheries co-management grows, it can also succeed or fail, as the implementation does not always mean positive impacts on #foodsecurity, #nutrition, &#livelihoods.

A new guide aims to synthesize successful fisheries co-management across dimensions.👉 https://t.co/iojgnblZub

[Small-Scale Fisheries Resource & Collaboration Hub @SSFHub]

La reconstrucción de #Acapulco y otras comunidades de Guerrero afectadas por #Otis, pasa por entender la tragedia humanitaria que estas personas están viviendo. Apoyemos a restablecer sus modos de vida a través de donaciones a la @CruzRoja_MX: https://t.co/hAW4Cg4P8X

[Sarah Poon @SarahPoon]

The ocean can’t be left out of this week’s #SDGSummit2023! SDG14 is the least funded of the #SDGs, but it supports each of the other goals. Read more about why funding the oceans is critical on #EDFish:
https://t.co/RHl0DtvuFa
#ClimateWeekNYC

[EDF Oceans @EDFOceans]

🐟🛳️ Fishing vessels are more than just boats! They are becoming the driving force behind ocean data collection. Thanks to the Fishing Vessel Ocean Observing Network (FVON), we're advancing ocean science like never before. Read more in @FrontMarineSci: https://t.co/prEvgs4U3g

[Sarah Poon @SarahPoon]

Young U.S. fisheries leaders: Apply now for @SOAlliance and @EDFOceans 2023 U.S. Leadership for Climate-Resilient Fisheries Fellowship!

Fellows will receive up to $15k in grant #funding, a trip to Capitol Hill, and 1:1 mentorship. Learn more and apply at https://t.co/H9JLISKXVG

[Sarah Poon @SarahPoon]

@EnvDefenseFund’s local seaweed expert @rodfujita is joining the conversation on #seaweed, #climate and carbon: “Although seaweed alone cannot save the planet, it can probably help.”
Read more at #EDFish: https://t.co/Ip5jqcyuLe

[EDF Oceans @EDFOceans]

The Climate-Resilient #FisheriesToolkit provides tools and resources for stakeholders and communities to develop solutions to improve livelihoods and protect marine resources — even in the face of climate change.

Learn more: https://t.co/QB5iWQBa1r