๐ Kenya will host the Our Ocean Conference in June next year, marking a milestone moment for ocean action in the region.
This important opportunity drives commitments that strengthen climate resilience, sustainable blue economies and community-driven solutions.
It was announced during COP30 in Belรฉm that the 11th Our Ocean Conference will be held from 16-18 June 2026.
๐ WorldFish is pleased to work closely with partners in #Kenya - State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries @KmfriResearch@wiomsa
Since 2014, the conference has mobilized thousands of commitments worth billions of dollars, advancing progress on marine protection, sustainable fisheries, climate action, marine pollution and the blue economy.
Learn more
https://t.co/d7q5nvpwZZ
#Aquaculture #OurOceanConference #OOC11 #OceanAction2026 #BlueEconomy
The #OceanPanel is championing ocean-based climate solutions through #SustainableOceanPlans, the 100% Alliance, #BlueFoods, and pathways that support climate action, and sustainable development. ๐
Learn about the #OceanPanel agenda ๐๐
https://t.co/DpLUjbOWiv
#SundaySpecies: Say hello to the Portuguese Man Oโ War ๐ชผ
Despite resembling a jellyfish, this species is actually a colony of polyps โ one forms a floating bladder, while feeding polyps trap fish in their 50 m-long tentacles!
๐ฝ๏ธ via IG: rafa.mesquita
Organised by the #OceanDecade Action FISHGLOB, this symposium brings together researchers working on long-term marine monitoring to advance ecology and management across regions.
๐๏ธ 10 December 2025
๐ HIFMB, Oldenburg, Germany
๐ Programme & livestream: https://t.co/tGH0aPlAXV
The #OceanDecade programme CoastPredict invites coastal resilience stakeholders to propose a GlobalCoast Pilot site.
๐ Be part of this transformative action to co-create global solutions for resilient coasts: https://t.co/Oo4rn1qW5y
๐๏ธ Deadline: 6 March 2026, 23:59 UTC
โฐ Happening next week!
Donโt forget to register for our #EU4Ocean webinar on #OceanLiteracytools for Business.
๐ Discover training materials, e-learning tools, and strategies to engage companies in #OceanSustainability.
๐ More info & Registration: https://t.co/2j4dheSfrc
Today, we launched the 1st Stakeholder Consultation on the #EU Ocean Research and Innovation Strategy, where competitiveness meets sustainability.
๐ช๐บ is a powerhouse in ocean science and tech.
Now, letโs join forces to protect, restore, and regenerate our seas for generations to come.
๐ฌ Science + innovation + collaboration โ๏ธhealthier oceans, thriving coastal communities, and a competitive, sustainable blue economy.
Your voice matters! Share your ideas ๐and help shape the future of our oceans.
๐ The global financial architecture is evolving... and research must lead the way.
Ahead of the ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ, the Global Research Network (GRN) invites thinkers, researchers, and practitioners worldwideย ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ฏ๐บ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ that explore economic theory, development banking, sustainable finance, and private sector mobilization.
๐ Deadline: January 23, 2026
๐ Learn more and submit your paper here: https://t.co/HapN2Evvg8
#GRN #FiCS #ClimateFinance #PDBs #DevelopmentResearch
#ClimateChange is pushing Mediterranean marine and coastal ecosystems to critical risk.
Due to the higher rates compared to global trends, urgent action is needed to protect biodiversity and regional livelihoods. @AbedHassoun@GEOMAR_en
https://t.co/LBXNvmvCWN
New paper out today lead authored by my brilliant CSIP colleague @RosieSWilliams1 ๐ Long term 30+ year analysis of trace metal levels in harbour porpoises- found increasing levels of mercury, which were associated with increased risk of infectious disease related mortality.
๐ Today and tomorrow, it's time to put the ocean at the centre of #COP30.
Discover and join the flagship events on the COP agenda focusing on efforts to preserve and restore the ocean. โฉ๏ธ
@ocean_climate@nature_org@Cop30noBrasil
๐ฃ TOMORROW ๐ฃ
Join us at the 'Making Waves from UNOC to COP31 - Oceans of Collaboration at COP30' event in Belem, Co-hosted by the Australian Government.
๐ 19 November
๐ 12:00pm - 1:00pm
๐ Australia Pavilion
Live stream the event here ๐๐
https://t.co/YtHqZ5FMSu
#COP30
โฐ Reminder! Webinar: How can spatial data captured in #OceanAccounts support #MarineSpatialPlanning?
Earth observation data ๐ก and machine learning ๐คcan be used to gather spatial information for marine ecosystems. How can we harness this to make informed management decisions?
๐ต๐Calling teachers and educators: the @spc_cps new Ocean Literacy Resources Repository provides videos, posters, books, multimedia content, interactive activities and more to engage students on ocean issues!
Dive in here: https://t.co/OnlPKwuLEV
#OceanDecade#OceanLiteracy
Week 2 in Belรฉm will shine a spotlight on the oceanโs role in tackling climate change. ๐
Explore the key ocean-related events at #COP30 this coming week. ๐ https://t.co/lg2OkHG6z9
Congratulations to the European Parliament ๐ช๐บ@EUparliament@EU_Commission on its leadership in supporting the adoption of concrete rules to ensure effective action on #BBNJ at the EU level!
Next Monday at #COP30 ๐
WorldFish joins partners to co-organize a discussion on how justice, equity, community leadership and resilience can shape blue food systems that support people, nature and climate. Proud to see aquatic foods shaping the climate agenda. ๐
In collaboration with our partners - @FAO, @EBCD_bxl, @embrapa, @Coastal_500, @edf, @Rare_org, @FOLUCoalition, @MPA_Br, @IIED, @oceansolutions, @WorldResources.
Learn more on our COP30 page.
๐ https://t.co/fp1j5r2ykF
#AquaticFoods #BlueFoods #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #FoodSecurity #FoodAgPavilion