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In our latest blog post, we delve into the world of marine ecosystems 🐠, unraveling key terms, explaining the types of underwater ecosystems that exist, and which ones you can explore in the Caribbean. 🏝️ Read it here:👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/d_J-35B6

“Seabirds and humans share a perspective on the ocean unlike anything else on the planet. They have been a part of human exploration of the ocean from the start; icons of the comedy, grace, and challenge of a life at sea,” says Sea McKeon, Marine Program Director for American Bird Conservancy. “They have been our teachers of geography and guides home. They have been helping us find fish, and read the weather before we knew how to use steel, let alone a barometer. And now, more than ever, they need our help.” You can help us make the world's oceans safer places for birds. Learn how at https://bit.ly/4aNxARi.

✨ AMBASSADOR TAKEOVER - Sally Earthrowl ✨ Arctic Sense with Barba Boat is a mission to raise awareness of the fragile Arctic environment and its unique wildlife; unearthing stories and capturing content to encourage protective action. Alongside carrying out citizen science such as using the Secchi Disc, Marine Debris Tracker and Whale Alert, we also used an instrument called a CTD which measures conductivity to determine the salinity, temperature and depth of the water column. The Arctic Ocean is unique in the fact that it is ‘upside down’. Due to melting ice, the upper layers of the water column are typically colder than the lower layers, but Atlantification (warmer saltier water flowing northwards on the North Atlantic Drift) is disturbing this. With the CDT we were able to identify that this intrusion is changing the status quo. In front of one glacier the temperature near the surface was 9 degrees Celsius, putting the tidewater glaciers of Svalbard at risk with warmer water in contact with the ice, accelerating melt.

Active involvement of community-based non-profits like ours in Reef Restoration becomes more and more important.

45 Ocean Facts That Will Amaze You

The Shark at the Center of the Reef Let’s talk sharks. The big, bad predator patrolling the reef, thinking that everything in the water is just there to keep it fat and happy. Nemo? the Kraken? Your pinky? Doesn’t matter. In the shark’s mind, it’s all just lunch. He’s the keystone! Now, if you’re thinking a business ecosystem is like a coral reef, and you’re the shark cruising through it, I’ve got news for you: you’re missing the whole point. That reef isn’t there to serve you – it exists because of the interdependence between all the species in it. No coral, no reef. No reef, no fish. No fish… well, you get the idea. So, stop pretending the ecosystem revolves around you, the shark. You’re not the center. You’re a piece of the puzzle. And if you don’t start thinking about how to contribute, the reef will collapse. And what’s a shark without a reef? A fish out of water. 🎯 Question: Are you cruising through your ecosystem like a shark, taking what you want? Or are you helping to build the reef? #BusinessEcosystems #ReefBalance #MutualSupport

🌊🐠 Discover the Magnificent Great Barrier Reef 🐠🌊 The Great Barrier Reef, a jewel in the crown of the natural world, stretches over 2,300 kilometers off the coast of Queensland, Australia. As the world's largest coral reef system, it's a mosaic of 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands, teeming with marine life. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is not only a vital marine biodiversity hotspot but also a significant scientific and ecological treasure, offering insights into coral reef ecosystems, climate change impacts, and conservation challenges. The reef's vibrant coral gardens are home to an astonishing variety of sea life, including countless species of fish, mollusks, birds, and the endangered dugong and large green turtle. Its sheer scale and diversity make it a premier destination for divers and marine enthusiasts from around the globe, emphasizing the importance of preserving such natural wonders for future generations. In light of its significance, it's crucial we understand and appreciate the delicate balance of our planet's ecosystems. To further explore this and other natural marvels, I invite you to take part in our "Wonders of the Natural World Flash Quiz: Explore Earth's Marvels! 🌍🌿" available on YouTube. Test your knowledge, learn something new, and join the conversation on preserving our world's beauty. 👉 Check out the quiz here: https://lnkd.in/dRJGd9bp Let's celebrate and protect our planet's wonders together. #GreatBarrierReef #NaturalWonders #Conservation #EducationalQuiz #thequizmasters.

Are your check pilot systems effective? There are a number of interesting findings and learnings for Marine Pilots in this report, but it is particularly interesting to read the sections on Check Pilot systems, with particular reference by the ATSB to the Australasian Marine Pilots Institute (AMPI) , Code of Good Practice – Marine Pilot Competence and Performance, 2nd Ed. 2020. “Overall, the results of analysis of the large amount of check pilot data showed that the check pilot system had not resulted in any significant benefit to coastal pilot competency by way of formalised corrective action and continual improvement. As AMSA has never conducted any trend analysis of the check voyage assessments, stating that this was primarily due to the low number of deficiencies identified overall, it did not identify the inconsistent application of assessment standards by individual check pilots. In the absence of sufficient monitoring of check pilot practices, factors which may have limited the system’s effectiveness such as assessor bias, unclear assessment standards and insufficient training and guidance for assessors, had not been identified and corrected.” “The check pilot system was ineffective in providing the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) assurance of the competency of coastal pilots, mainly due to the inconsistent and unreliable application of assessment standards between different check pilots. Further, AMSA had not implemented a system to identify the inconsistent application of standards or the trends in assessment outcomes readily apparent in the data that it had held for many years.”

What a journey! And certainly not exactly the one the Sea Change Row team had in mind when they set off from Tower Bridge back in June. This year’s GB Row Challenge hasn’t been smooth sailing. When our Founder, Kat Bruce, and her all-woman crew began their expedition, the mission was clear: row around Great Britain to collect eDNA samples, underwater sound recordings, microplastics samples, and water temperature data to map out our oceans' health. Clear but not simple. The GB Row Challenge is billed as the "world's toughest rowing race." The combination of bad weather, which the crew faced from day one, and the significant damage their boat sustained as a result, made it impossible for them to complete their journey safely. However, the team was not defeated and they continued their mission on land, visiting some of the most interesting conservation and sustainability projects that contribute to supporting our oceans around Great Britain. Whilst on the water, the crew had managed to gather vital data along the east and south coasts. The NatureMetrics lab has already started processing the eDNA samples and we couldn’t be more excited to see the results! We're immensely proud of the team, who, despite all the challenges, have succeeded in contributing to a multi-year study on ocean health led by the University of Portsmouth. 📹 Credit: Krenshaw Films #OceanRowing #OceanExploration #ScientificExpedition #OceanScience

Did you know that sound is as important to orcas as all of our senses combined? The noise from ships impacts marine life beyond simple annoyance, contributing to the extinction of an iconic resident of the Pacific Northwest. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/ee-gun5Z