matt rand

Working to set up the first generation of great marine parks. Senior Director, Ocean Conservation--Pew Trusts-My tweets are my own.

[matt rand @mattfishrand]

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[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

Right now, the @UN General Assembly is convening.

5 ways #UNGA can work to improve our ocean’s health:

📜 Advance the #HighSeas treaty
♻️ Tackle plastic pollution
⏸ Pause on seabed mining
🐟 Reduce harmful fisheries subsidies
🚫 Combat illegal fishing
https://t.co/YDZ7KxVR37

[matt rand @mattfishrand]

Protecting large ocean areas helps biodiversity — and doesn’t harm fisheries, study finds https://t.co/3ImtZdWFuw via @wef

[matt rand @mattfishrand]

‘My bay is dying’: Clammers worry about Inland Bays’ future https://t.co/NpmAxTZ3Np

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

🔨🦈They really hit the nail on the head when they named the Sphyrna mokarran—or hammerhead shark.

This apex predator spends much of it's life in the high seas—and is one more species that could benefit from a treaty to protect these waters. #SharkWeek

[matt rand @mattfishrand]

@minnieprickle Maybe 50% pure???😂

[The Kermadecs @thekermadecs]

A day after his Conservation Minister @Tamapotaka calls #CBD 30x30 targets to protect biodiversity ‘aspirational’ & as his Govt dismantles environmental protections, @chrisluxonmp is ‘hustling’ 💯 Pure NZ in Japan. No shame. @BrookingRachel @WWFNewZealand @_chloeswarbrick

[matt rand @mattfishrand]

@yannguichard @DonaBertarelli Very exciting. I will be following the events on line.

[matt rand @mattfishrand]

https://t.co/tQVvkKXjJt

Main Findings:
* 1/3 area designated within these MPAs provides a level of protection that is likely to yield meaningful conservation benefits.
* 1/4 of the MPAs are not yet implemented.

[matt rand @mattfishrand]

U.S. Plan to Protect Oceans Has a Problem, Some Say: Too Much Fishing https://t.co/fF1pgTDTTs

[Pacific Islands Heritage Coalition @PRIcoalition]

“It is disingenuous to pit the vitality of the ocean against #AmericaSamoa’s livelihood,” writes a former WESPAC member and a Native Hawaiian fisherman in @StarAdvertiser

American Samoa deserves better, and the Pacific Remote Islands need protection. https://t.co/sKCfIZu7C7

[Nichola Clark @HighSeasPolicy]

Woohoo!!! Some exciting #BBNJ news coming from the EU 🇪🇺 this morning!!

[Julian Jackson🌍 @Allatsea4]

@HighSeasAllianc Important explainer:

“With the EU ratification process [effectively] wrapped up, all eyes are now firmly on the member states to move their national ratification processes along swiftly. For each country, this process can be slightly different.”

https://t.co/xygzuqhfoC

[Julian Jackson🌍 @Allatsea4]

BREAKING: 🇪🇺@EUparliament adopts recommendation for EU to ratify the @UN #BBNJTreaty.

🙏 to all involved.

[Pew Europe @PewEurope]

🎣 Illegal, unreported & unregulated fishing is devastating global seafood stocks, harming coastal communities & hindering marine conservation efforts.

Join the Tuna Transparency Pledge today and help us get #EyesOnTuna https://t.co/4w4IduxrGs

[Blue Nature Alliance @BluNatAlliance]

Congratulations to the Dominican Republic and our partners on this momentous ocean conservation win! @Bluemarinef @MissionBlue #FondoMarena #CaribbeanCetaceanSociety

[Pew Environment @pewenvironment]

The South Coast Fjords hold the heartbeat of the Miawpukek First Nation.

Greg Jeddore of @MFNGov shares the significance of this sacred land, its history, and why protection is crucial. https://t.co/WK2vYZE4jg