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#DYK spider crabs have the longest legs out of all the arthropods? They can run in all directions and grow up to 12 feet! Watch a live Crab Cam from the Monterey Bay Aquarium here: https://t.co/NBEsbXbLBB #FridayOceanFact
#DYK lobsters begin their mating ritual by releasing pheromones in their urine? This acts as a signal to attract potential mates. #FridayOceanFact
#DYK kelp is among the fastest growing organisms on Earth? They can grow 18 inches/46cm a day. Learn how satellites help quantify giant kelp forests along the coast of North America. #FridayOceanFact https://t.co/7tkeo64Ham
#DYK that European eels can live up to 85 years? They spawn in the Sargasso Sea and are able to drink salt water to compensate for when they are out of their usual freshwater habitat. #FridayOceanFact https://t.co/rV00OzmZ4k
How will popular surf spots be impacted by climate change? A 2017 study leveraged local knowledge from 1055 surfers to estimate the vulnerability of California surf spots to climate change and sea-level rise. #FridayOceanFact https://t.co/QlidZHOUJu
#eDNA is DNA shed by organisms that researchers analyze to find out which species are present. Learn how eDNA sampled from keystone species is showing a migration and population shift due to warming waters: https://t.co/8EUX3rbPwq #FridayOceanFact
#DYK ~20% of the global catch is from #IUUfishing? #FridayOceanFact
We're excited to share more about our work harnessing the value of data to address illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing next week. Stay tuned!
Have you tried opening your eyes underwater? Your vision is distorted & nothing's clear. Produce of illegal #fishing is equally murky for #SupplyChain companies, with devastating impacts on livelihoods, food security & #ocean life. #Data & tech can help. ππ #OceanAction #SDG14+
#FridayOceanFact: Red drum fish attract mates by creating a drum-like noise using a muscle in their swim bladder.
@ShinNakayama9 studied the #behavioralecology of red drum fish for his Ph.D. Read his staff spotlight to learn more β‘οΈhttps://t.co/DVzCoK8MkN
Hawksbill turtles help keep reefs healthy by feeding primarily on sponges that out-compete corals #FridayOceanFact
New protected area in #Cuba shelters critically endangered hawksbill sea turtles and migratory bird pathways π
This latest conservation success brings Cuba to 28.5% protection of their marine continental shelf - amazing #30x30 and #bluefoods leadership! https://t.co/HwAhJugZ2Z
#DidYouKnow the ROPME Sea Area was established in 1982 by 8 countries and covers approx. 465,00 km2? #FridayOceanFact π
New review co-authored by #ColetteWabnitz represents the first regional synthesis of climate change impacts across the ROPME Sea Area and dependent societies.
#DidYouKnow aquatic foods on average have much greater nutritional benefits than terrestrial animal foods? Many blue foods also have a smaller environmental footprint! #FridayOceanFact
Read this thread to learn more about #bluefoods and nutritional equity π
Published in @Nature βAquatic foods to nourish nationsβ finds that sustainably increasing the supply of aquatic animal-sourced foods can be a pathway to achieving nutritional equity, especially for women. #Nutrition4All (3/9)
#FridayOceanFact 3 billion people get vital nutrients and 20% of their animal protein from #bluefood
"Improvements are urgently needed to drive the sector towards greater efficiency, sustainability & equity," writes @jimleape in an op-ed for @AJEnglish
https://t.co/BA05sasjq6
#FridayOceanFact The Palau National Marine Sanctuary fully protects 183,000 sq. miles of ocean. That's larger than the state of California!
@CClosek joined a great team of researchers from @PICRCPalau to collect #eDNA from the PNMS to support monitoring efforts. @PNMS_Palau
#DidYouKnow that Mauritius has the highest level of endemism in the entire Western Indian Ocean?! #FridayOceanFact
Check out the new research below to learn more π
As sea levels rise, saltwater from the ocean can invade coastal wetlands, killing trees and creating ~ghost forests~ π» π²
#spooky #FridayOceanFact
photo: NOAA
Have you heard of #BlueCarbon? Blue carbon ecosystems are coastal and marine habitats that capture and store high amounts of carbon in soil and plant matter. They could play a key role in mitigating climate change. #FridayOceanFact
To learn more π https://t.co/QnOzw9YdRR
Ever wondered where this comes from?
Sponges are highly adaptable, simple aquatic animals with dense, porous skeletons. There are approx. 8,550 living sponge species, many of which are vital members of coral reef ecosystems. #FridayOceanFact
#FridayOceanFact π 10-year-old Rehan Somaweera discovered a nuclear-follower behavior between the West Australian common octopus and the brown-spotted wrasse fish. This means that the brown-spotted wrasse fish follows the octopus as it forages. https://t.co/jUp0WN4XeW
Orcas have complex social structures including close "friendships," according to a new study that used drones to film the animals. #FridayOceanFact https://t.co/Pawp4APmFr
@ExeterMarine @ScienceDaily
#DidYouKnow California implemented a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) between 2004 and 2012 that now consists of 124 MPAs over 852 square miles and protects approx 16% of state waters #FridayOceanFact https://t.co/oW0gM7LHBB
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