Great news: Today, the Royal Thai Government announced an end to new commercial fishing licences for bottom trawlers at #UNOceanConference2022.
With this step, Thailand is setting a bold example that should be applauded and followed throughout the region and internationally.
Wow what an incredible sight😍 A bloom of moon jellyfish estimated to be 10m deep!
Remember if you spot a jellyfish (or even hundreds of them) whilst you’re at the coast, let us know > https://t.co/NFZXGdnaGf
Thanks to @belhavenlobster for sharing this video
BSAC has welcomed two members to the Regional Coaching team – the new Eastern Regional Coach, Neil Barker, and the new Europe Regional Coach, Mario Monaldi. 🙌 https://t.co/RAcJX4E6u5
What is an angel shark?
🦈 sharks with a body shape more similar to rays
🦈 large, flattened bodies & broad pectoral fins
🦈 bottom-dwelling, ambush predators
🦈 extrudable jaws to catch prey
🦈 23 described species
🦈 >half in a threat category on @IUCNRedList#AngelSharkDay
🐠 Thousands come to Swanage Pier to Scuba Dive under the wooden Pier framework or to board boats to other local dive destinations, including many wrecks lying in deeper water outside the bay. 🐟
https://t.co/qGc3jkeW9H
Thank you to Isle of Purbeck Sub-Aqua Club for the photo 💦
The winner of This or That week 45 is the scoophead shark 🥳🦈!
The scoophead shark (𝘚𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘳𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢) is a little-known species of hammerhead shark, part of the family Sphyrnidae.
Debbie Parker captured the exact moment a lightning hit a tree in Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia on June 23, 2022 [source: https://t.co/4vRWF5ydNF]
The 2022 UN Ocean Conference starts next week!
Don’t forget to tune in for the one-day official UN Ocean Conference side event Sharks, Rewilding and Hope for the Ocean on 29 June hosted by Blue Marine @Gallifrey001@seashepherd & @MissionBlue
Check it out: https://t.co/x5n5xGEe5I
Tomorrow we celebrate International #AngelSharkDay!
Don’t forget to join members of the #AngelSharkConservationNetwork live on Twitter tomorrow at 6pm (UTC) where we’ll be talking all things angel shark 🦈
The @NMAPlymouth will feature in a new BBC Two series 'Secrets of the Aquarium', taking viewers behind the scenes of its stunning, world-class exhibits as the team tackle the challenges of keeping over 4,000 spectacular creatures happy and healthy. 🐟📺
https://t.co/IzOzuzygDf
Oysters feed by filtering water, simultaneously removing pollutants
One healthy oyster can filter 50 gallons(150litres) of water daily, In this hour and half time-lapse you see the water cleared of microscopic algae present in toxic ‘red tides’ 1/2
How are your sea legs? As it's #Nationalseafarersday let's set sail, grab that nautical t-shirt you love and visit to the museum's exhibition St Albans on Sea!
(And whilst you're here, visit our shop for all your maritime needs. )
BSAC's Head of Diving and Training, Dom Robinson, was part of a team of divers exploring the incredible wreck of HMS Victory (1744) in the English Channel at 78m deep! 😮
📸 Stunning photos by Rick Ayrton.