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Our final #GES4SEAS policy brief is out. We consider that #research has solutions for ocean problems and we can change our narrative about the ocean
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this paper is still valid, with tips to change our narrative about the ocean #OceanOptimism #MarineEcology #Research

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Hence, we need to balance our narrative about the future of the ocean.
A few years ago, we published a paper prioritizing topics for a positive action from media, scientists and society.
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism
#MarineEcology #Research
Find it here:

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2022.886027

In Europe, this is translated into the Nature Restoration Regulation,
The target is recover 20% of the sea by 2030, and all ecosystems by 2050.
See you next week, with more hope for the #ocean
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/nature-and-biodiversity/nature-restoration-regulation_en

At the same time, we have the UN Decade on Ecosystems Restoration 2021-2030,
This is to prevent, halt and reverse loss of nature and #biodiversity #GenerationRestoration
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism
https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/

There are plenty of actions to study the ocean, including mapping the #seabed, #eDNA expeditions, satellite observations, #bluecarbon studies, etc.
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism
https://oceandecade.org/decade-actions/

All the examples we have seen up to now are supported by good science.
We have the UN Decade of the Oceans 2021-2030 "The science we need for the ocean we want" to do this good science
@UNOceanDecade
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism
https://oceandecade.org/

More hope for #ocean
The Marine Protection Atlas measures progress toward protecting 30% of the #ocean in fully and highly protected areas by 2030.
As of today, 9.6% of the ocean is protected and 3.2% is highly protected.
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism
#MarineEcology #Research
https://mpatlas.org/

These authors consider that rebuilding marine life by 2050 is an achievable challenge for science and society
This requires action to reduce #pressures and #climatechange, safeguarding places of remaining abundance, and recovering depleted populations and habitats
Hope for sea!
#MarineEcology #Research #GES4SEAS #OceanOptimism

Also, Duarte et al show the recovery trends of marine populations,
For example, assessed fish stocks and marine mammals, with clear recovery
They show many examples of hope, if management is adequately undertaken
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism #MarineEcology #Research

These authors show the global growth of restoration interventions,
These have been done in #MPAs Marine Protected Areas, #coral and oyster reefs, #saltmarshes, #mangroves, kelps and #seagrasses
There is a clear increase of recovery in recent years
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism #MarineEcology #Research

We follow with our previous comment on rebuilding sea life
Duarte et al (in Nature, in 2020) think that sustainably use of the #ocean requires this rebuilding
Recovery of #habitats and ecosystems following past #conservation interventions
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism #MarineEcology #Research
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2146-7

his is a good message for taking action #oceanoptimism @[email protected] #MarineEcology #Research

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After some research, from 1869 to 2016, one third of European #seagrass area was lost due to disease, deteriorated water quality, and coastal development
The highest decline was the 1970s and 1980s
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism
#MarineEcology #Research
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-11340-4

At global level, we have good news!
In January, the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement entered into force. This legally binding UN High Seas Treaty covers the ocean zones that lie beyond national waters
What does this mean? #GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism #MarineEcology #Research

Participatory studies, conducted with local communities, have shown that depleted species and ecosystems have recovered in many locations around the world, supporting thriving ecosystems and fisheries, as in these photos from Geoff Shester, in Baja California #oceanoptimism

We follow today with our #GES4SEAS #MOOC on #oceanoptimism. Coastal ecosystems and the fishing communities that depend on them are impacted globally by extreme #climate events (storms, heatwaves, etc.) and human pressures, as in these lobster and sea cucumber #fisheries

Many other large marine vertebrates have also increased in numbers thanks to protection, including #whales and sea #turtles.
All of this is in benefit of #biodiversity, but also on marine health, and human well-being
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism

Studies have shown that thanks to this recovery, #kelp beds have increased and shoreline erosion has been reduced.
In this photo from Laney White @usgs-quakebot.bsky.social, you can see some sea otters resting in kelps recovered in this coast and providing multiple benefits
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism

In California, sea otters were once thought to be extinct but an isolated population of about 50 was found in 1914.
Subsequently protected by laws and treaties, they have slowly recovered, as shown in this graphic from @usgs-quakebot.bsky.social
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism

Marine #megafauna is at risk in many seas
Sea otters are iconic predators in the north Pacific, but they were heavily hunted for their fur in the 18th and 19th centuries, as @nancyknowlton.bsky.social comments in this post
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism

stay connected to our #GES4SEAS #MOOC on #Oceanoptimism, more posts next Friday, and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, during February #MarineEcology #Research

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We start our examples of good news with the recovery of the estuary of Bilbao, in Northern Spain
This picture shows the evolution of estuarine #biodiversity in past 30 years
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism

You will learn about good practices and examples of recovery and good status of marine ecosystems around the world,
You can share them with your friends, students or family!
It is a good opportunity to change behaviour towards the #ocean
#GES4SEAS #MOOC #oceanoptimism

However, in recent decades, we have reacted and made progress, having examples of good management practices which give us hope for the future of the ocean.
We call this #oceanoptimism
During these weeks, you will see examples worldwide
#GES4SEAS #MOOC
https://youtu.be/OzxeC3u1b2k?si=-CSMSZhKHTJ4BlWT

Welcome to a new #MOOC of #GES4SEAS project on #oceanoptimism, to be developed during next four weeks, on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays.
Come and help us to change the narrative about the ocean!
We need some hope and good news!

Some times we have good news: today enters into force the High Seas Treaty, known as the #Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement Hope for the #ocean #OceanOptimism #MarineEcology #MarinePolicy news.un.org/en/story/202...

Game-changing international oc...

Turtles are back! #oceanoptimism #marineecology #research apnews.com/article/enda...

Endangered sea turtle populati...

Heyyy!!! #marineresearchers!!! At #GES4SEAS project we want to start 2025 with some #oceanoptimism Look at this video (after a small correction) with one of our key messages and learn something new Spread the voice and use the video freely ges4seas.eu #MarineEcology #Research youtu.be/OzxeC3u1b2k

Ocean Optimism

⭐ #HappyNewYear !⭐
Here's to many conservation successes in 2024.

Together, we will help create a better future for #seahorses & their #ocean. 🌊

#OceanOptimism

📸 Spotted seahorse (H. kuda). Photo by Bruno van Saen/Guylian Seahorses of the World