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The #AntarcticTreatySystem (ATS) represents the best humanity has achieved by devoting a whole region to peace and science. We need more, not less, of this kind of system. Antarctic and Southern Ocean scientists are in dire need of more investment to fund their hero's work as canaries in the coalmine. But it's snow secret that the ATS leaves a lot to be desired through, among others: - Unchallenged oil and gas surveys in a climate engine that is approaching tipping points as a result of our consumption of these things (see: https://lnkd.in/dmdkraPn); - Swallowed stations and legacy waste that take consultative parties inexcusable decades to clean up: https://lnkd.in/dpt5xu3P (yes, removal is difficult but you have commitments under the #MadridProtocol); - A lack of urgency among the mid-level diplomats tasked with ratifying critical decisions (more here: https://lnkd.in/dv4nUX3z); - From 2048, a modifiable mining ban (https://lnkd.in/dv4nUX3z); - Underwater noise: https://lnkd.in/dSjk6CNS; - The apparent weaponisation of endangered #emperorpenguins as a geopolitical pawn by quoting amateur blogs on #polarbears that have literally nothing to do with Antarctica. As morbidly droll as this issue is in some ways, it also sets a concerning precedent about tabling bogus research in a system that acts as a vanguard for scientific investigation. More here: https://lnkd.in/dp5ZDN7H. The ATS makes political statements at annual meetings, which in the case of consultative party Russia's illegal invasion of consultative party Ukraine remains necessary, but it has yet to explicitly call out China's fake polar bear data. Why be accountable when you make little to no attempt to include media at annual meetings and don't hold press conferences about a region that is global heritage? And so on: https://lnkd.in/dQqy8Sun As the Antarctic faces human-caused change, polar civil servants are sleepwalking into disaster. At Daily Maverick we have reported on these matters because it is the media's job to take away the excuse of saying, 'I did not know.' It will be interesting to see how Antarctic Rights, and possibly others, attempt to offer complementary legal representation that can help the Antarctic Treaty System keep doing what it does. But in updated ways that match the scale of transformation facing this irreplaceable 10% of the planet.

The draft management plan, environmental review, and alternatives for the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary has been released by NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, and on August 25 a 60 day comment period will start. Read more, and post your comment (stating 8/25), by going to the link below!

🌊🔍 Delving into the Depths of Marine Sanctuaries 🏛️🌊 Discover the latest national summary of NOAA's Marine sanctuaries and facilities, shedding light on the groundbreaking research conducted within these protected marine havens. 📚🐳 Join us in this exciting journey through the depths of ocean conservation! Read the summary here: https://ow.ly/Tvu750Ptl7q

Reimagining Conservation | Theme 5 💭🌱 Managing Country together It’s time to talk about the fifth key theme that came to light during the inaugural Reimagining Conservation Forum – Working together for Healthy Country, held in Meanjin / Brisbane on Yuggerah and Turrbal Country in 2022: Managing Country together. Taking care of Country is a cultural obligation for Indigenous peoples – a way of ensuring that the cultural values of a place are cared for. There is a varying range of agreements and partnership models when it comes to Indigenous joint or sole management, but from an Indigenous perspective, success looks like: • Strong, authentic partnerships, underpinned by respect • Recognition of cultural authority • Sufficient, long-term resources • Cultural and social outcomes being achieved alongside conservation outcomes Find out more about managing Country together by reading the full Reimagining Conservation Report here ➡️🔗https://bit.ly/3vl8Ota We can’t wait to lead the next Reimagining Conservation Forum this August 19—22 on Djabugay country. Registrations opening soon! 📃🖊 --- The 2022 Reimagining Conservation Forum was jointly convened by the North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance, Australian Committee for IUCN Inc, and Protected Areas Collaboration for Learning & Research. #LookingAfterCountry #AustralianConservation #NAILSMA #IndigenousKnowledge #IndigenousPeople #FirstNationsKnowledge

From kelp to sharks, the Pacific Ocean plays a significant role in our natural environment at PLNU. Scientists and marine life advocates share the importance of being good stewards to our environment. https://lnkd.in/gdDt9Vxz

From kelp to sharks, the Pacific Ocean plays a significant role in our natural environment at PLNU. Scientists and marine life advocates share the importance of being good stewards to our environment. https://lnkd.in/gdDt9Vxz

The journey that inspired the mission… ⬇️ Today marks the 21st anniversary of Pen Hadow’s achievement of the solo trek, without resupply, from Canada to the North Pole in 2003. Until this day, no one else has replicated Pen’s achievement, a feat which remains unique due to the extreme difficulty and dangers involved in such an expedition. Not least because he found it necessary to swim so often (in an immersion suit) between the ice flows, this incredible accomplishment opened Pen’s eyes to the rapid environmental changes taking place in the Arctic Ocean, and just how urgently it needed protecting. But what does this have to do with us here at the 90 North Foundation? In the years since completing his North Pole mission, he has worked tirelessly in founding, spearheading and solidifying our mission here at the 90 North Foundation: to protect the highly vulnerable biodiversity in the Arctic Ocean, particularly the Central Arctic Ocean (CAO), from increasing threats. These threats, many of which come from increased commercial vessel activity (such as shipping, fishing, mining and tourism) endanger the unique ecosystems of the CAO and have broader implications for global climate and environmental health. Marine research, public education and conservation advocacy are now urgently needed to protect the region’s threatened wildlife, habitat and ecosystem services. 🤝 Together with our supportive partners, we’re working hard to educate, advocate, and research solutions regarding the protection of this fragile region. To find out more, take a look at our profile, or visit our website - https://lnkd.in/e79RfhZx 🔗 Left image taken by the fantastic Martin Hartley during training at Resolute Bay, Canada. Pictured right is the front cover of The Times (Tuesday 20th May, 2003) featuring Pen’s achievement. #Protect90North

In a significant boost to marine conservation efforts, the University of Western Australia and First Nations partners have been $650,000 for two projects to help Traditional Owner groups better monitor and manage the health of Australia marine parks, through sharing their Sea Country knowledge. To read the full article as reported by David Prestipino for National Indigenous Times please click on the link in the comments section below. #seacountry #traditionalowners #marineparks #award #indigenousknowledge #marineconservation #westernaustralia

UAV industry is amazing. I never know each day what new and amazing use case I will encounter.

Check out this video of Rafid Shidqi, Co-Founder and Director of Thresher Shark Indonesia and a New England Aquarium MCAF Fellow, to hear about TSI, its mission, and its successes!