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25.01.2022 Our last event in Manly Cove on World Clean Up Day was a big success. Our team and 10 awesome #citizenscientist volunteers collected over 600 pieces of #micropl...astics in only 1 hour - with most being hard #plastic fragments and #microfibres. #Macroplastic was not ignored, both on land and in the ocean as @operationstraw, @surfridernb, @pittwater.eco.adventures, @seabees.aus and @planet_ahead collected an impressive 58kg and over 6,000 pieces of macro debris from the Manly beaches! But as long as plastic is still being used, our job does not stop. We will be back THIS SATURDAY, 3rd October, for another #Microplastic Survey and #Strawkle at Manly Cove 9am! Will we see you there? This is a COVID safe event, so make sure to mark yourself as "going" on Facebook as numbers are limited https://www.facebook.com/events/641971583362465?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22page_admin_bar%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A283552348849939%7D%22%7D%2C%7B%22surface%22%3A%22events_admin_tool%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22events_admin_tool%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

24.01.2022 Job opportunity for a MARINE ECOLOGIST - Assistant Professor in Evolution and Ecology. Deadline for applications: 2 November 2020 More information at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03778

24.01.2022 World Meteorological Day The ocean, our climate and weather The Blue Economy is estimated at US$ 3-6 trillion/year and accounts for more than three quarters of ...world trade and providing livelihoods for over 6 billion people. Millions of dollars in goods and hundreds of lives are still lost at sea each year due to extreme weather conditions such as high winds, large waves, fog, thunderstorms, sea ice and freezing spray. The accuracy and timeliness of standardized weather forecasting over the last decades has improved, and the WMO community striving to improve impact-based forecasting, not just on what the weather will BE but what it will DO. We also need to improve decision support services to help mariners reach a balance between cuttingcosts and routing, whilst also maximizing safety and avoiding hazardous conditions. Just to give you an indication of the hazards, the world’s highest significant #wave height by buoy was measured at 19.0 m (62.3 ft) in the North Atlantic on 4 February 2013. There are probably many other equally big waves which are not being measured because of gaps in the global ocean observing system

23.01.2022 https://www.frontiersin.org//marine-pollution---emerging-i

23.01.2022 3 years, 123 Parties, in a common journey to #MakeMercuryHistory have been working together to protect the environment & people. More about the Minamata Convention on Mercury is here: http://www.mercuryconvention.org/

21.01.2022 Throughout Semester 2, SEI will continue to interrogate and give voice to the social and environmental injustices in our world through our innovative event prog...ramme. Keep engaged and informed from the comfort of your home and register to our free virtual events at http://ow.ly/1iSX50BzzwU

21.01.2022 The Bureau has confirmed that a La Niña has formed in the tropical Pacific, with climate models suggesting it's likely to remain until at least the end of 2020.... La Niña typically brings: A wetter-than-average spring and summer to northern and eastern Australia; Cooler-than-average days and warmer-than-average nights; Increased tropical cyclone numbers; An earlier start to the monsoon and wet season; Average fire risk; and Less intense but more prolonged heatwaves across southern Australia. But every La Niña event is different. Once La Niña develops it usually finishes the following autumn, but some events have lasted 2 or 3 years. Rainfall can also vary considerably. During the last big event of 2010-2012 rainfall was above average across most of Australia (we saw Category 5 tropical cyclone Yasi devastate far north Queensland communities during this period), whereas rainfall during the La Niña event of 2008-2009 was much more patchy. Read more in our Climate Driver Update: http://ow.ly/ktf650BDUny

21.01.2022 [UNESCO FORUM] You have a sensitivity for biodiversity, and you want to obtain concrete commitments for the planet? Maya Gabeira, professional surfer, will speak on Wednesday, March 24 at the UNESCO Biodiversity Forum. Come and listen! https://on.unesco.org/240321en

19.01.2022 This plankton sample was collected in Moreton Bay Australia by our team using a drop net. Which organisms can you spot? Video by: Julian Uribe-Palomino and edited by: Anita Slotwinski

19.01.2022 Did you know: NOAA's science and scientists have made impactful contributions to the betterment of our planet & daily life for millions of Americans? The proof ...is in THE NUMBERS: Download our infographic at: https://www.noaa.gov/stories/noaa-at-50-by-numbers #50YearsOfNOAA #NOAAat50

18.01.2022 [OCEAN DECADE] The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) will harness and stimulate innovative ocean research and str...engthen the multi-stakeholder cooperation needed to develop the science we need for the ocean we want. Convened by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO in partnership with the Seas, Oceans and Public Health in Europe Project, the BlueHealth Project and the European Marine Board, this virtual session The Ocean and Human Health will address one core aspect of the relationship between humankind and the Ocean. Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Ocean-Decade-Virtual-Series-

18.01.2022 Here's 5 black sand beaches - which one is more black? From L-R: Muriwai Beach, NZ, Hana Beach, Maui - Hawaii, Kapa'a Beach, Maui - Hawaii, Miko Spit, Japan, and Tenerife, Canary Islands. Can anyone also tell me what all of these beaches have in common (other than having black sand)?

18.01.2022 Today is the Intl Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste During 2010-2016, global food loss and waste contributed 8 10% of total anthropogenic GHG emissions... Currently, 25 30% of total food produced is lost or wasted Read more https://bit.ly/3ctp90O #SRCCL

16.01.2022 Our new report: A Snapshot of Marine Research in Shark Bay (Gathaagudu), brings together 70 years of marine research in this unique part of the world. Shark Bay... is special for many reasons but the fact that it is in the transition zone between temperate and tropical zones means it’s like the 'canary in the coalmine'. It’s an environment that we know from the past 70 years of research is undergoing massive changes as a result of the warming seas and extreme climate events, but it’s also an ecosystem that could help us to solve some of the world’s great environmental challenges. https://www.wamsi.org.au//70-years-marine-research-shark-b

16.01.2022 [UNESCO FORUM] We all must do something #ForNature! Find inspiration and ideas at #UnescoBiodiversityForum. Join the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the #ocean, Peter Thomson, and learn how you can protect #biodiversity. https://on.unesco.org/240321en

16.01.2022 It’s #BiodiversityMonth and establishing climate change refuges on the #GreatBarrierReef islands is just one way we’re helping to preserve Australia’s unique bi...ological diversity. The #ReefIslands Initiative is a $14 million, 10-year program, initiated by the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, with support from the Australian Government’s #ReefTrust program, Queensland Environment Department, #LendLease and the Fitzgerald Family Foundation. The program aims to enhance the resilience of island habitats, their wildlife and communities and is one of the largest restoration projects of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. The initiative brings together Traditional Owners, tour operators, local communities, businesses and volunteers to trial new techniques and help restore reef island habitats. Find out more about this inspiring project: bit.ly/323D4ae Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Reef Catchments Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Great Barrier Reef Foundation; manta ray and green turtle (credit Jeremy Sommerville), Lady Elliot Island

15.01.2022 [INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION] How can coastal communities prepare for natural #disasters and tsunamis? Which steps should be implemented towards T...sunami preparedness? These are the questions that journalist Pascal Guerin seeks to answer in the documentary #movie: Tsunamis: Facing A Global Threat, a movie retracing the mission of UNESCO-IOC’s scientists, responsible for #monitoring tsunami risks in #Indonesia. UNESCO-IOC, UNDRR and ZED are offering an exclusive screening of this film on October 13, 2020. Do not miss this incredible dive into the heart of #ocean #science!

14.01.2022 [OCEAN DECADE] Via a first ‘Call for Decade Actions’, partners are invited to request endorsement under the Ocean Decade for transformative Decade Actions that... contribute to the Ocean Decade vision. This Call for Decade Actions is the first of series that will launched as part of the Ocean Decade and it focuses specifically on: i. large-scale, multi-country, transformative Decade programmes; and ii. large-scale contributions of in-kind or financial resources for Decade Actions or coordination costs. https://www.oceandecade.org//Call-for-Decade-Actions-No-01

14.01.2022 The success of our world-leading coral IVF research not only applies to the Great Barrier Reef but to all coral reefs around the world. We can start to restore ...and repair damaged coral populations where the natural supply of coral larvae has been compromised. Find out more: http://ow.ly/Lbuo50CeUHK

14.01.2022 Colourful crustaceans that are protected by a strong carapace, the western rock lobster is one of the family of 'spiny' lobsters - and the target of WA's larges...t and most valuable commercial fishery. Western rock lobster are sometimes called crayfish or crays. They can live for over 20 years and weigh over 5 kilograms! https://marinewaters.fish.wa.gov.au//western-rock-lobster/ See more

12.01.2022 [JOB OFFER - Extension of the deadline] The deadline for applications is extended until 7 December! We are looking for a "Consultant for data platform managemen...t and development" (6 months). Experience with automated data flow and scientific databases is mandatory. https://drive.google.com//1MuZPLcycX9Bdl2h5tCrFOOQtfx/view

11.01.2022 Science: The Fantastic Pygmy Sperm Whale: The Pygmy Sperm Whale (Kogia breviceps) is one of two extant species in the family Kogiidae [ The Other is the Dwarf S...perm Whale] in the Sperm Whale Superfamily. They are not often sighted at sea, and most of what we discovered about them comes from the examination of stranded specimens. The pygmy sperm whale was first described by naturalist Henri Marie Ducrotay de Blainville in 1838. He based this on the head of an individual washed up on the coasts of Audierne in France in 1784. The pygmy sperm whale is not much larger than many dolphins. They are about 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) at birth, growing to about 3.5 m (11 ft) at maturity. Adults weigh about 400 kg (880 lb). The underside is a creamy, occasionally pinkish colour and the back and sides are a bluish grey; however, considerable intermixing occurs between the two colours. The shark-like head is large in comparison to body size, given an almost swollen appearance when viewed from the side

11.01.2022 Pandemic restrictions reduced global nitrogen dioxide concentrations by nearly 20%, NASA finds

10.01.2022 [#WorldMetDay2021] This year’s World Meteorological Day is devoted to the theme the ocean, our climate and weather. It highlights how observations, resea...rch and services are more critical than ever before for more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface which is simultaneously increasingly vulnerable and perilous. Know more: https://public.wmo.int/en/resources/world-meteorological-day

10.01.2022 https://www.linkedin.com//unep_sargassum-challenges-respon

10.01.2022 SEI researcher Dr Madeline Taylor responds to the federal Government’s technology plan for energy and emissions reduction. The Energy Technology Roadmap repre...sents a ‘kitchen sink’ approach to investment in potentially 140 differing low-emission technologies, now narrowed down to five technologies. The Roadmap does not create concrete emissions, energy storage or increased renewable energy targets, but rather lets the market decide on the most viable technologies by incentivising voluntary emissions reductions on a broad scale" For an interview with Dr Taylor contact [email protected].

10.01.2022 How does Coral IVF work? 1. Floating nurseries prepared 2. Natural mass coral spawning event occurs 3. Spawn collected ... 4. Grows into larvae over days 5. Coral larvae delivered onto damaged reefs Find out more about the project here: https://www.barrierreef.org/what-we-do/projects/coral-ivf

04.01.2022 Have you seen whales or other marine fauna while out fishing? You can help provide valuable information to fisheries scientists by reporting what you see as a c...itizen scientist. By downloading the free Marine Fauna Sightings app from the App Store or Google Play, you can provide information on a range of marine fauna to help track them along the WA coastline. Gaining a better understanding of where whales are, and when, for example, means we can reduce the risk of entanglements in commercial and recreational fishing gear. It also helps inform more effective management solutions. The app was developed by our scientists in collaboration with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Users can note the species, numbers and their movements, and add photos, which is matched to location data from your phone. While individual sightings add to the data, the biggest help is to undertake a ‘survey’ either on your way out or back from a fishing trip. This allows scientists to determine where you saw marine fauna, but equally important, where animals weren’t sighted. Starting as a locally focussed collaboration, the app has since expanded its scope to include more marine animals, such as dolphins, turtles and dugongs and is now nation-wide. It also includes handy information to help identify species and learn more about them.

03.01.2022 When we find out that seals are eating microplastics and you know that shit has hit the fan! Today we're celebrating another fantastic AUSMAP Volunteer! Brooke ...Kelly completed her Master of Research thesis in October last year (based in Sydney), securing a high distinction for her research. Brooke’s thesis was looking at whether Australian seals and sea lions ingest microplastics when they prey on fish and squid species. Brooke used #AUSMAP methods to sample microplastics on beaches near the seal colony of #PhillipIsland (Victoria) to see what microplastics are in the waters surrounding the seals, therefore determining what is available to them, and their prey, during hunting. She found that seals can eat small microplastics (mostly fibres and mostly blue in colour). To complete this research, Brooke collected seal poo (very smelly) from Phillip Island, Deen Maar Island (Victoria) and Kangaroo Island (South Australia) and analysed them in the AUSMAP lab for microplastics to see what was being eaten by the seals. Brooke’s fantastic results have put her in the running for a University medal from Macquarie University. Congratulations Brooke and thank you again for your wonderful contributions to the AUSMAP projects!

03.01.2022 La Niña strengthened over October and forecasters estimate at least a 95% chance that La Niña will last through the winter, with a 65% chance of it hanging on through the spring. https://climate.gov//november-2020-la-ni%C3%B1a-update-jus

01.01.2022 III Fortaleza's Austral Spring School, LABOMAR-UFC, 13 - 15 October 2020 https://www.even3.com.br/springschoolfortaleza/ In front of the UN decade of the oceans... (2021-2030), we gather researchers and professors from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss the future of the most vast set of ecosystems of the world?. It's time to consider the oceans as part of our life, our future, our healthiness. The Universidade Federal do Ceará( Brazil) leads, in cooperation with the Università del Salento (Italy), this encounter in which different professionals will discuss about the impacts, the conservation and management and the socioeconomic possibilities associated with the coastal and offshore areas. After each set of talks, a round table will allow an active exchange of ideas and opinions, with the active participation of the students. It's time to act, it's time for the oceans!??

01.01.2022 Explore locations and severity of #hurricanes and tropical cyclones recorded around the world since 1842 with this interactive mapping tool. https://www.climate.gov//historical-hurricane-tracks-gis-m

01.01.2022 Dawn of a new age. Meet Dawn, the oldest living whites seahorse on record. Seven years old and counting, studied by Dr. David Harasti Dawn and photographed last week by Jayne Jenkins in Nelson Bay, Australia.

01.01.2022 AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY OF WHALES GONE: As I type this I am sad, angry and deflated. Why did this happen? Is it part of a natural cycle that we are unable to unders...tand as humans, let alone prevent. Or is the far reaching and meddling hand of man behind this tragic event? I can remember a stranding in Tasmania many years ago that was eventually linked to Royal Australian Navy activities off the state’s coast. The sonar waves from Navy ships and submarines had disoriented a large community of whales, causing them to beach and perish. Were naval vessels active near our West Coast as this tragedy unfolded, either Australian or foreign? I read recently that commercial salmon farms like the ones operating in Macquarie Harbour, where these whales perished, use vast quantities of marine feed as supplements for their farmed salmon. Was this community of whales attracted into the harbour to feed on these products, or by other fish who feed on these products? Do the by-products of commercial salmon farming attract whales into these dangerous waters? Do the lights from commercial salmon farms attract squid, which in turn attracts pilot whales who feed on them? Do commercial fishing fleets operating off the Tasmanian West Coast use sonar, or other equipment, that may have caused these whales to become disoriented? Is seismic testing by underwater mining companies causing neurological damage to marine creatures like these pilot whales? Are any of these lines of investigation being followed? I hope there are genuine attempts to understand what has happened here. I also hope there are genuine attempts to put in place procedures, arrangements and equipment to deal with these sorts of tragedies when they occur again into the future, which they most certainly will. If human activity has contributed to this disaster we need to understand this, and to take steps to avoid a repeat. Tasmanian authorities must not be allowed to simply write this off as an unfortunate by-product of economic growth and progress....if indeed human activity is found to be a contributing factor. Bless those poor animals.and bless those people who went to help them. Ged from TWF