Biodiversity Challenge Funds’ Post

🌊 On this International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, we emphasize the critical need to protect our oceans and ensure sustainable fisheries. IUU fishing threatens marine biodiversity, food security, and the livelihoods of countless communities. By advocating for stronger policies, promoting transparency, and leveraging innovative technologies, we can combat these harmful practices. Together, we can make a difference and preserve our marine resources for future generations. #FightIUUFishing #SustainableFishing #OceanConservation #crsclass #marineengineering

Sweden, Finland, Estonia, and Latvia want to move cormorants to Annex II of the EU Birds Directive—basically, they want to kill birds for... eating fish. But human activities are the problem here, not birds. Instead of wasting resources on ineffective culls, we should focus on restoring coastal wetlands and marine ecosystems, reducing overfishing, and supporting sustainable fisheries that can coexist with wildlife. #RestoreNature #Agrifish #EUnaturepolitics

Overfishing is the most significant threat to marine life and people. While fishing itself isn't harmful, commercial fleets harvesting faster than fish can reproduce endangers ocean ecosystems and the billions who rely on seafood for protein. Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing is particularly damaging, often violating national laws and protected areas. Effective fisheries management, which includes monitoring fish populations and reproduction rates, is essential but often lacking. Destructive practices like bottom trawling, where boats drag structures along the seabed, significantly harm marine life. Despite reductions in countries like the UK, Spain, and Japan, bottom trawling is increasing in China and India. Support sustainable practices and marine protection with our 'Filet-O-Pisces' mini-shoulder bag. A portion of proceeds goes to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to aid their marine conservation efforts. #EcoFriendly #MarineConservation #LuxuryLeather #SustainableFashion #OceanHealth #FashionWithPurpose #LuxuryFashion #SustainableLiving #Overfishing #EcoFriendly #MarineConservation #FashionForGood 

🐠 On World Fisheries Day, we acknowledge the collaborative efforts of researchers from the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Australia who are working to protect and restore coral reefs in Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, initiatives like coral larval reseeding are helping to boost marine biodiversity, support local communities and safeguard food security. Learn more: https://ow.ly/fxMI50UbpIf Southern Cross University #WorldFisheriesDay #SDG2 #SDG14

🌊🌍 Celebrating World Fisheries Day - November 21st 🌍🌊 Today, we honor the vital role fisheries play in sustaining life on our planet. Fisheries are more than just a source of food; they are a cornerstone of livelihoods, cultures, and ecosystems worldwide. At Blue ocean care, we are dedicated to protecting and promoting sustainable fishing practices, especially in Somalia, where our coastal communities rely heavily on healthy marine ecosystems for their survival. As we face challenges such as climate change, overfishing, and illegal fishing, let’s commit to: ✅ Supporting small-scale fisheries. ✅ Ensuring fair and sustainable management of marine resources. ✅ Advocating for policies that protect our oceans and the people who depend on them. On this #WorldFisheriesDay, let’s unite to ensure a future where fisheries thrive and coastal communities prosper. Together, we can make a difference! #SustainableFisheries #BlueEconomy #OceanConservation #SomaliFisheries

📣 New Blog! Sri Lanka is home to over 100 species of sharks, rays, and chimaeras, making their conservation critical. Through the Ocean Country Partnership Programme, UK experts and Sri Lankan partners are collaborating to update Sri Lanka’s National Plan of Action for Sharks and Rays. This partnership focuses on sustainable fisheries, data collection, and advanced technologies to safeguard these species for future generations. Read more about this impactful initiative here: https://bit.ly/4gHtf5z Marine Management Organisation JNCC #MarineConservation #BluePlanetFund

🌊 Protecting the Future of Queensland’s Reef Line Fishery 🌊 Queensland's fishing operators, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, play a crucial role in protecting the reef line fishery’s health by implementing seasonal closures. These closures are strategically timed to coincide with peak spawning periods for coral trout and other key species, helping maintain robust fish populations. The closures, endorsed by the Wildlife Trade Operation (WTO) under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, are vital in sustaining fish stocks for future generations and supporting Queensland’s economy. These measures allow fish to spawn without interference, directly contributing to a sustainable biomass. Through responsible practices like these, our fishery remains globally recognized, with exports continuing to strengthen our industry. A huge thanks to all stakeholders—fishing operators, environmental groups, and policymakers—working together to ensure the ongoing resilience and success of Queensland’s reef line fishery. #SustainableFisheries #GreatBarrierReef #ReefClosure #BlueReef

40% of world catch wasn't meant to be caught. Most methods used by commercial fisheries are indiscriminate, catching and killing many unwanted animals along with the ones they are targeting, some of which are discarded back into the ocean. This unwanted catch is called bycatch, and includes sea birds, turtles, sharks, dolphins, whales, and many other threatened species. If you want to do something meaningful for the ocean, and are in a position to choose an alternative source of protein other than fish, why not switch out seafood for a month and help bring attention to some of the issues that our oceans are facing? *We support ‘Fish Free February’ as an important initiative for marine conservation while recognising that fishing is a vital source of nutrition and income for many communities. We advocate for sustainable, small-scale fishing methods with selective gear, ensuring a balance between protecting marine ecosystems and supporting livelihoods.* Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eKc-nxb or read more on our Wetnotes Blog > https://lnkd.in/gG7AXeiB 📷 Simon Hilbourne

🌊 Fishing in Tandem with Nature: Our work so far 🌊   Interested in learning more about our work and plans to support healthy seas? Read our latest blog where Esmée’s Funding Manager, Morven Robertson, shares some of the projects we’ve supported towards our fishing in tandem with nature priority.   She explores themes our support has focused on including: 🐠 Reducing overfishing 🐠 The UK’s goal to protect 30% of the sea by 2030 🐠 Supporting a transition to sustainable fishing 🐠 Equitable fisheries   Read now to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gt9euHAn   You can also see an overview of our support towards healthy seas in the infographic below and on our website: https://lnkd.in/gXFafm9P Open Seas, Fish Legal, Oceana UK, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Ulster Wildlife, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust , Finance Earth, WildFish, Câr-Y-Môr, Greenpeace, UK Women in Fisheries