Sim Archer-Rand

Marine Scientist working with the UKOTs, wannabe explorer, father and cycling fan. Views are my own.

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

Since 2015 we’ve been working with @sthelenampa and other partners to attach satellite and electronic tags to tuna species 🐟

Find out below how this data is supporting broader regional management and protection measures🌎

#WorldTunaDay

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

There are around 40 different species of Triggerfish globally🌎

The UK Overseas Territories are home to many of them. Take a look at just three from across @AscensionMPA, @sthelenampa and @doecayman 🐟

More: https://t.co/qI3faoRsI7

#EarthDay #UKOTs @countingfishes

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

Congratulations to Tristan da Cunha on achieving a Blue Park award for their Marine Protection Zone 🔵

Recognising the work of the Tristan community in sustainably managing and protecting their marine environment 🌊

The Blue Belt is proud to have supported them since 2016.

[Cefas @CefasGovUK]

#WeAreRecruiting a Procurement Manager to join a professional procurement team that delivers a multitude of contracts covering the full breadth of goods and services that Cefas requires to deliver its science. Full details: https://t.co/janyYw0yAJ

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

New blog out today 📢

Hear from 4 #UKOT representatives on their experiences at #BlueBeltSymposium24, the benefits of cross territory collaboration and the work they undertake with Blue Belt 🌊

Find here: https://t.co/5ytYYdLnUL

@GovSGSSI @sthelenampa @GovAnguilla

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

Kate Brown Executive Director, Global Island Partnership delivers our final keynote talk outlining the vital role island communities have in driving forward progress in marine conservation and sustainable management #BlueBeltSymposium24

@GLISPA_discuss #BlueBeltProgramme

[Ascension Island MPA @AscensionMPA]

We are delighted that our MPA Youth Committee's beautiful artwork is on display at this year's #BlueBeltSymposium24 @ukgovbluebelt. These art pieces highlight some of their favourite wildlife encounters on Ascension and why these animals are important.

#smallislandBIGVISION

[Sim Archer-Rand @SimbadArcher]

Inspiring talk by Kate Brown from @GLISPA_discuss at the @ukgovbluebelt symposium. Developing links and solutions. #BlueBeltSymposium24

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

We were honoured to receive a message from His Majesty King Charles III for #BlueBeltSymposium24. His Majesty said that #UKOT leaders are custodians of some of the world’s most important marine habitats and show “great commitment, creativity and care” in protecting their oceans.

[Sim Archer-Rand @SimbadArcher]

@marianne_teoh introducing today's session on sustainable finance. Big topic, big questions for big ambitions. #BlueBeltSymposium24

[Marianne Teoh @marianne_teoh]

Thrilled that the #BlueBeltSymposium24 is underway, with UK Overseas Territory leaders from islands across the globe gathering in London to celebrate their work protecting the world's oceans

[Kylie Bamford @kyliebambam]

Excellent keynote on day 2 of the #bluebeltsymposium24 from Prof Jessica Meeuwig @countingfishes @ukgovbluebelt

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

It's Day 2 of the #BlueBeltSymposium24 Today we will be hosting a range of workshops on marine monitoring, sustainable financing, impacts of MPAs, engaging island communities, and developing scientific hubs

[Richard Benyon @RichardHRBenyon]

@ukgovbluebelt is most exciting environmental project that I have been involved in. More ocean than the area of India under proper protection. Gave thanks to OT representatives for their leadership and hard work. Also my friends @ZacGoldsmith and Oliver Letwin who made it happen

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

That’s the end of Day 1 for the #BlueBeltSymposium24.

We’ve had a great day and our thanks to all of our speakers and attendees.

We will be back tomorrow with even more content, live from the event.

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

There’s just 5 days to go until the #BlueBeltSymposium24

Stay tuned for a live link for you, our followers, to join the event on Day 1 👀

[Governor's Office - St Helena, Ascension & Tristan @GO_ASHT]

A thrilling day yesterday for the Duke of Edinburgh as he joined a marine tour and spotted a whale shark while exploring the St Helena Marine Protected Area. #Royalvisit

[PitcairnAdm @PitcairnAdm]

Delighted @hms_tamar is visiting #pitcairn. We always welcome the Royal Navy to one of the most remote Overseas Territories. It must be one of the few times when the ship's company outnumbers the local community @adampileUK @FCDOGovUK

[Sim Archer-Rand @SimbadArcher]

A super exciting step for Tristan da Cunha. Data is fundamentally important to successfully management and by sharing their data it demonstrates TdC's commitment to supporting wider ocean protection. Fantastic support from @BAS_News on building this. @ukgovbluebelt

[Blue Belt Programme @ukgovbluebelt]

We're happy to announce the launch of Tristan da Cunha’s environmental data portal! Marine and terrestrial data has been collated to enable scientists and policy makers to view what already exists and build on this through future research: https://t.co/TI1F1ixrxH

[Sim Archer-Rand @SimbadArcher]

Excited to be in Brussels for the @EMODnet jamboree and conference. Been great to chat geology, new products and data.