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Oceanwise Australia

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

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24.01.2022 Swimming with mantas at this location would be a distant memory if we and many others hadnt opposed the monstrous marina planned for this site back in 2003.

24.01.2022 Stunning pic Blue juice media. Nice to see a turtle kicking back in Tantabiddi Sanctuary. Work we began in 1998 helped establish this important sanctuary in Northern Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area. Awesome to see some decent coral too.

24.01.2022 Look through the eyes of a scientist collecting mud-crab fishery data in Borneo. The mangrove creeks where traps are deployed are often only accessible by canoe, watch as we duck under and climb over trunks that have fallen across the rivers. We are assessing the population status of the mud crabs in this area, so we can manage fishing effort to be sustainable.

23.01.2022 Thanks to all who have supported us in our mission to highlight the marine environment of Exmouth Gulf. It remains free of heavy industry for now. Lets see if we choose to keep it this way.

23.01.2022 This summer Western Australia's coral reefs will be in hot water. They will bleach and die and there is nothing we can do to stop it. With our greenhouse gas emissions increasing, these climate change impacts will continue to intensify and worsen for the foreseeable future. The only thing that might abate the rapid decline of coral reefs in the future is the rapid decarbonization of our economy. Ideally we wouldnt stop there. We need ways of going about our lives which result in the net sequestration of greenhouse gases, to draw levels down and reverse these trends. What we really need is a net carbon positive economy. There are ways this can be done and we are striving hard to develop them.

22.01.2022 Go Judith Lucy!

22.01.2022 An update on the unfolding Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching. This "... means theyve been hotter than theyve been before so theyre getting really stressed. They are experiencing water temperatures unprecedented over the last 200 years. Coral reefs of North Western Australia will likely experience similar conditions in the coming months.

21.01.2022 Nice to see decision makers acting on our recommendations and giving the biodiversity of Exmouth Gulf greater consideration: https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Exmouth-Gulf-propos "To ensure the maintenance of this unique ecosystem’s productivity, biodiversity and values, and to address the many knowledge gaps on ecosystem function, there is an immediate need to implement a large scale multidisciplinary Exmouth Gulf Marine Research Program. This should inform a Strategi...c Assessment, as defined under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, Commonwealth, 1999 (EPBC Act), of past, current and future cumulative impacts. This will enable the implementation of a spatial management plan and set limits on development." Mission Blue #HopeSpot

21.01.2022 This is a heatmap of industrial and commercial shipping traffic in the Pilbara during 2019. This traffic has increased exponentially over the last 20 years. As a result the iconic marine fauna of Ningaloo and Exmouth Gulf are increasingly sustaining lacerations, amputations and blunt force trauma from ship strikes such as these humpback whales, whale sharks and turtles.These impacts are threatening the populations of these animals and the thriving ecotourism that has develope...d around them. Industry has decided to start using Exmouth Gulf as if it was a port when they have access to a multitude of others nearby. In fact the Pilbara already hosts 13 operating or proposed ports, which is as much as the rest of WA combined. They also want to develop heavy industry here when the Pilbara is already one of the most heavily industrialized coastlines in the world. Considering these cumulative impacts throughout the rest of the Pilbara, limits need to be set on any further expansion into Exmouth Gulf and these fauna and their habitats need protection under a spatial management plan. Increased shipping and industrialization is not compatible with conserving the values that sustain Exmouth's thriving economy. If you agree please have your say here: https://consultation.epa.wa.gov.au//per-and-additional-/ Humpback whale: Wayne Osborn (courtesy of Micheline Jenner and the Centre for Whale Research) #Oceanwise #OceanwiseAustralia #CapeRangeNationalPark #ExmouthGulf #Exmouth #bayofrest #missionblue

20.01.2022 There is no place like the north western corner of Australia. Lets keep it in its current state as a place for some of the worlds most inspiring, fascinating and unique animals: https://www.abc.net.au//perth/pr/focus/coralcoast/11743546

19.01.2022 Some beautiful footage from one of our recent trips contained herein...

19.01.2022 A nice write-up from Mission Blue of the Exmouth Gulf and Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area. The region is one of those places people go to reconnect with nature. Here's to keeping it wild...

19.01.2022 For those of you who have experienced losses in the still unfolding Australian bushfire crisis our heart goes out to you. The loss of wildlife is particularly devastating. See below for anyone wanting to know the facts about human induced climate change, its effects and what we can do to reduce them.

19.01.2022 On behalf of all the critters of Exmouth Gulf - thanks for all the support in 2019. Here's to addressing the declines and protecting and regenerating our wild places into the future! Happy, safe festive season all! Sylvia A. Earle Mission Blue #hopespot

18.01.2022 Join or Telegram channel: https://t.me/TrustBiologist

18.01.2022 Exmouth Gulf (bottom left on map) is surrounded by rapidly encroaching oil and gas leases, mining tenements and industrial developments. It is the last remaining Pilbara marine wilderness. Yet, even here, its highly diverse and globally significant biodiversity is threatened by industrialisation. These unique species and habitats support sustainable ecotourism and fisheries. The fact that this area is one of the few places in the Pilbara to have escaped industrialisation is c...ompletely ignored by Subsea 7 who want to develop heavy industry in the Gulf. Considering these cumulative impacts across the entire Pilbara, industrialisation should be rejected and Exmouth Gulf protected under a spatial management plan to maintain and conserve its globally significant marine ecosystem. Follow the link in our Instagram (@oceanwise_au) bio to comment on Subsea 7s proposal: https://consultation.epa.wa.gov.au//per-and-additional-in/ #Oceanwise #ExmouthGulf #Exmouth #BayOfRest #HeronPoint #CoastalDevelopment #Industrialisation #OilAndGas #Missionblue.

17.01.2022 The fate of this ancient undisturbed ecosystem will be decided this year. Will it remain wild or will it be industrialized? It has remained in its undisturbed state for hundreds of millions of years. But in 2020 its fate as just one more uninspiring heavily industrialized coastline could be set. Don't we have enough of these already? Can't we leave just one corner of the Pilbara to the plants and animals that inspire and support the livlihoods of so many? #ExmouthGulf #NingalooReef Sylvia A. Earle Mission Blue

16.01.2022 Lets just ignore the thousands of agricultural, tourism, retail, small business and countless other jobs lost to human induced climate change shall we.

15.01.2022 Couldn't say it any better...

14.01.2022 Awesome work Planet Indonesia!

13.01.2022 An important message on climate change:

13.01.2022 Check out the latest publication detailing work we are undertaking with the remote communities living in the highly biodiverse mangrove forests of borneo along with Planet Indonesia and the Darwin Initiative. The project is helping improve well being, increase the sustainability of livlihoods, and conserve and restore the ecosystems and biodiversity critical for daily sustenance.

11.01.2022 Healthy hard and soft corals in Exmouth Gulf are thought to be tolerant to environmental extremes in temperature and salinity relative to other locations in the region. This means they are likely valuable for replenishing nearby degraded reefs that have been impacted by climate change, cyclones, boating and anchoring, trawling, pollution and other impacts. Healthy coral colonies that exist in the proximity of this proposed development are even more important. ... Subsea 7 would have you believe hard and soft corals do not occur in the area, and if they do they are rare and occasional. They are incorrectly classed as filter feeders that barely rate a mention to avoid evoking regulations designed to protect them from impacts. Impacts including direct smothering, mechanical damage and changes in sedimentation and water quality. As this footage shows, not only do corals exist, they thrive and have been doing so for hundreds of thousands of years in Exmouth Gulf. They have formed some of the most unique fossil coral reefs in the world. These corals are extremely important to the maintenance of this ecosystem and now, more than ever, coral reefs need all the help they can get. You have less the 48 hours to your say on Subsea 7: https://consultation.epa.wa.gov.au//per-and-additional-in/ Imagery thanks to @andrererekuracreative #Oceanwise #OceanwiseAustralia #Corals #HardCorals #Softcorals #CapeRangeNationalPark #ExmouthGulf #Exmouth #bayofrest #missionblue See more

11.01.2022 Blue whales are experts at #SocialDistancing. While they are often seen alone, they are capable of communicating with each other hundreds of miles apart! This i...s largely due to their low-frequency vocalizations (as low as 14 Hz, well below the ability of human hearing) and volumes reaching greater than 180 decibels. This makes them the loudest animal on the planet! Luckily, we dont have to shout across oceans to keep in contact! Dont stop being social, just be social at a distance like a blue whale FOLLOW US for more fun information about whales!

11.01.2022 The reason we do what we do - to avert arriving at 2026, Year Zero, when all wild vertebrates will disappear.

11.01.2022 An update from our Partners Planet Indonesia and our work in the mangrove forests of Borneo for our Darwin Initiative project.

11.01.2022 Humans contract 1 new infectious disease every four months from animals. We have known for decades that this happens. Yet we continue to ignore the risks. One of the many reasons why unchecked trade in wildlife and ongoing destruction of wild places must be stopped.

09.01.2022 @Sylvia Earle on the integral part the ocean plays in driving our climate:

08.01.2022 Our work with @planet Indonesia is designed to protect some of Borneo's most valuable coastal mangrove habitat for these fascinating critters.

08.01.2022 One of the many things that make the Ningaloo and Exmouth Gulf region so special!

07.01.2022 Map of the planet if you are fish

07.01.2022 Sometimes you get lucky and capture something unique - like this eagle ray jumping out of the water because a fish bit it on the pec fin.

06.01.2022 Follow the link below to find an update on our work in the mangrove forests of Borneo.

06.01.2022 Among the chaos and turmoil of our new pandemic reality, its the simple things that really matter. Like our partner organization Planet Indonesia planting mangroves.

06.01.2022 "For me it captures this cruise perfectly, which is: You go out and are expecting certain things, then all of a sudden you are taken sideways and are now in the... moment of discovery - doing something you never expected and seeing something you've never seen. It is just magic." The #NingalooCanyons expedition team has now returned to land. However, the research is not completed: The impact of their time at sea will lead to months - if not years - of work to be done, processing the the data, specimens, and revealing discoveries. Take a look back at this amazing expedition to hear what the scientists saw and experienced on R/V Falkor.

04.01.2022 SHARK CONTRAST - In one photo the shark was caught on a drum line, shot in the head 3 times then dumped in deep water. - In the other, tourists flock from arou...nd the globe for a chance to swim with these amazing animals. - In one photo the cost of a 3-month culling programme was well over $1million. - The other is worth an estimated $80m every year to the local economy. - One scenario does nothing to improve human safety. - The other increases awareness & education about a potentially dangerous marine predator. To me culling is not a solution. Photo of Nicole McLachlan during the Western Australia Shark Cull, taken by Tim Watters of Sea Shepherd. Photo of Steven Surina of Shark Education taken by Andy Corbe at Tiger Beach, Bahamas.

04.01.2022 Hilarious if it wasn't so true...

03.01.2022 A short seminar on the biodiversity of Exmouth Gulf Mission Blue Hope Spot.

03.01.2022 About the only outcome acceptable for this special place. Mission Blue #HopeSpot

01.01.2022 An update from Mission Blue with mention of the recent progress for Exmouth Gulf...

01.01.2022 Coral reefs are just one ecosystem impacted by climate change. They provide subsistence protein to over a billion people and millions of jobs in fisheries and ecotourism. Surely the loss of these livelihoods should be considered when weighing up any job creation predictions of new fossil fuel developments...