Stephanie Byford

Marine Ecologist & Conservationist. @JNCC_UK. All views are my own.

[JNCC @JNCC_UK]

We’re in Ghana🇬🇭 working in partnership with @UCCGH_Official engaging key stakeholders to discuss work on marine biodiversity through the @Defragovuk funded Ocean Country Partnership Programme. We’re very excited to get started & create opportunities & partnerships. #OneOcean

[JNCC @JNCC_UK]

Under the @DefraGovUK funded 🌊Ocean Country Partnership Programme, JNCC and @The_MMO are delighted to be participating in the Marine Protected Areas Policy Planning Workshop hosted by the USAID funded GFRA programme in Ghana 🇬🇭

#OCPP #MPAs #OneOcean #BluePlanetFund

[Stephanie Byford @StephByford]

Grateful for the opportunity to present the huge effort of work that was involved with identifying and designating the first HPMAs in English waters!

[JNCC @JNCC_UK]

We've been busy in 🇩🇪 this week presenting at @BfN_de's Progress in Marine Conservation conference, sharing our experience of working on the 🇬🇧’s first 3⃣ Highly Protected Marine Areas & development of a Management Effectiveness of Protected & Conserved Areas (MEPCA) indicator 🧵

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

A healthy ocean is a key part of our #EnvironmentalImprovementPlan 🌊

Today, we’ve designated the first three Highly Protected Marine Areas in English Waters, including Allonby Bay.

They now have the highest levels of protection available.

Read more: https://t.co/UMfMr5Pn80

[Stephanie Byford @StephByford]

Another incredibly interesting day at @eccwo, ending with a thought provoking talk on considering cumulative actions to support climate change mitigation! #jncc

[Stephanie Byford @StephByford]

Looking forward to the important presentations and discussions to address the urgent need for information on changing oceans on Day 1 of #ECCWO5 #JNCC

[Stephanie Byford @StephByford]

I am running my first half marathon in April for Endometriosis UK. Any donations would be hugely appreciated! #EndometriosisUK #halfmarathon
https://t.co/75rhxzYpca

[Stephanie Byford @StephByford]

Great presentation by @The_MMO summarising the progress of the MPA network and development of MPA management plans @CF_Conf #CelebrateSuccess #CoastalFutures23 @JNCC_UK

[Stephanie Byford @StephByford]

An incredibly fascinating and well delivered presentation about the importance of blue spaces for our health and well-being @CF_Conf #CoastalFutures23 @JNCC_UK

[Hugo Tagholm @HugoSAS]

Why are blue spaces good for well-being? @ECEHH outlines the benefits of being in or near the ocean. The ocean can restore us, reduce stress & anxiety, connect us with nature, and boost our health. @UniofExeter @ExeterMarine @CF_Conf #CoastalFutures23 🌊 💧 🌎

[Dr Sofie Voerman @Sofie_Voerman]

Brilliant day so far @CF_Conf with Lewis White and Vicki Castro- Spokes @DefraGovUK presenting the marine Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment project and some of our work @JNCC_UK

[Stephanie Byford @StephByford]

Great to hear about the way forward for our coasts and the positive things to come in Lord Benyon’s opening speech on day one @CF_Conf. #CoastalFutures23 #SaveOurCoasts @JNCC_UK

[UK in Panama🇬🇧🇵🇦 @UKinPanama]

En el marco de los talleres técnicos del Corredor Marino del Este Tropical (CMAR), sostuvimos una reunión entre @DefraGovUK y @JNCC_UK con @CasasJoseJulio, Secretario Técnico de CMAR y Director de Costas y Mares de @MiAmbientePma.

[JNCC @JNCC_UK]

The latest edition of our quarterly magazine is now online https://t.co/psK2B2vbJ0, bringing you updates & information on our work across land & sea with partners in the UK, the UK Overseas Territories & around the world #ForNature #TogetherForOurPlanet #TurningScienceIntoAction

[JNCC @JNCC_UK]

#FridayReads 📖The Winter 2022 edition of JNCC Nature News is now online 👀 https://t.co/qq5KL86b06 featuring reflections on #COP26, using #EarthObservation to improve disaster resilience in the UK Overseas Territories, a monitoring focus on the @theNPMS & much more... #ForNature

[Stephanie Byford @StephByford]

Incredibly interesting and thought provoking talks and discussions had throughout #CoastalFutures22. There is a lot to come and a lot to look forward to #OceanRecovery @JNCC_UK

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

Today @pow_rebecca gave a speech at @CF_Conf. She celebrated the ongoing commitment to clean, healthy, safe, productive, diverse and sustainable seas.

Read the speech to discover our ambitions for the #marine environment and #coastal communities in 2022: https://t.co/tqnQMlv18b