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Coral reefs are under threat, with climate change and human activities leading to their degradation and potential extinction. Scientists are utilizing cryopreservation to safeguard coral species for future generations. Learn how this innovative approach can help preserve biodiversity and genetic diversity in our oceans, offering hope for the future of these invaluable ecosystems. #CoralReefs #ClimateChange #Conservation #Innovation https://lnkd.in/gKvMxCnw

❗ Did you know that approximately 8 million tons (!) of plastic make their way into the oceans each year, posing significant threats to marine life and ecosystems? Additionally, global #overfishing practices contribute to the depletion of fish populations, disrupting the intricate balance of oceanic ecosystems and endangering species such as whale sharks and sea turtles.🐢 Recently, our focus has shifted to the alarming rise of #krillfishing in the Antarctic, a burgeoning industry that poses a significant threat to the delicate marine ecosystem. This practice disrupts the food chain of numerous marine species, exacerbating the challenges our oceans face. Let's mark #WorldOceansDay by delving into the complex and critical challenges facing our marine environments today. As custodians of our blue planet, it's up to us to take proactive measures. Through collective effort, we can amplify our impact, raise awareness, and drive substantial change through #education and conservation efforts. Keen to explore further into the realm of ocean preservation? ➡️ Feel free to share inspiring articles or content addressing the challenges our oceans face. Join the discourse today! 🐳 #marineconservation #lifelonglearning

Every 10 minutes, one species on planet Earth goes extinct. Experts believe that the current rate of species extinction is between 1’000 and 10’000 times higher than the natural extinction rate. This mass extinction, known as the 6th extinction crisis, is the first one caused by a single species – humans. Read the full article here: https://broadpeak.ch/blog   #sustainabledevelopment #developmentfinance #broadpeak

Facts About Ocean (Plankton); They Produced 50 Percentage Oxygen Of The Earth. These tiny oceanic algae form the base of the aquatic food web and are estimated to produce around 50% of the oxygen on Earth.

Every moment we spend not taking action leads to more consequences on the survival of ocean species and other species dependent on the ocean for survival. #oceanconservation #oceanlife #sustainabledevelopment #climatechange #blueactioninitiative

Sea fans, also known as gorgonians, are captivating marine creatures that thrive in tropical and subtropical waters around the globe. These colonial organisms boast a stunning appearance with their branching, fan-like structures that gracefully sway with the ocean currents. Belonging to the order #Alcyonacea, sea fans are filter feeders, using specialised tentacles to capture plankton and other tiny organisms from the water. Many sea fans also harbour symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae, which contribute to their striking colours and provide them with nutrients through photosynthesis. Sea fans serve as vital habitats in coral reef ecosystems, offering shelter to a diverse array of marine life including fish, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. Despite their beauty, sea fans face threats from #climatechange, pollution, and habitat destruction. #imagovtt #seafans #gorgonians #pollution #algae

The effects of #ocean acidification on #marine #species and #ecosystems. Ocean acidification is a direct result of increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which is absorbed by the ocean and leads to a decrease in pH levels. This change in ocean chemistry has significant impacts on marine species and ecosystems. When the ocean becomes more acidic, it's harder for sea creatures like shellfish and corals to make their shells and skeletons. This makes them weaker and more likely to be harmed by predators and other threats. This can disrupt the whole ocean ecosystem, as many animals depend on these creatures for food and shelter. Sikandar Hayat Abdullah AlNazawi Aaron S. Sylvia Jagerroos Eiman Sherif

🌳Find Out More About World Environment Day And Its 2024 Theme Of Land Restoration. 🦋🐒As International Days go, World Environment Day is one of the most important. 🐘🐅🐠With catastrophic levels of deforestation, ocean pollution and land degradation leading to a rapid decline in the population sizes of mammals, fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians, this year’s event is more crucial than ever. 👉Read more here about how your print can help support endangered habitats: https://lnkd.in/ekhS6yjT #worldenvironmentday

CONSERVATION NEWS — Experts are advocating for the recognition of freshwater and marine oxygen levels as a new planetary boundary with recent research highlighting urgent concerns over aquatic deoxygenation. Planetary boundaries mark crucial thresholds where Earth’s systems risk irreversible changes—affecting species, ecosystems, and human health. The new paper emphasises the threat that deoxygenation poses and the need to acknowledges its critical interlinkages with other boundaries and to focus international monitoring, research and policy efforts. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gzTz24Gn #ConservationNews #PlanetaryBoundary #AquaticDeoxygenation

Meet the #salps, the peculiar transparent creatures that '#clean' the #air along the #Spanish coast while we sleep. These fascinating animals capture up to 4,000 tons of #CO₂ every night by feeding on #phytoplankton. Since 1980, the Mediterranean has warmed by 0.4°C per decade, and this sea is heating 20% faster than the global average due to #greenhousegases. Factors like #overfishing, #pollution, maritime #trade, and #coastal development are altering and #endangering the Mediterranean #ecosystem. The 'tropicalization' of the Spanish coasts has introduced over a thousand #invasive species, including the Salpa fusiformis. Despite their jellyfish-like appearance, salps are tunicates that filter large volumes of water, playing a crucial role in carbon capture. They can live solitarily or in colonies, rapidly growing due to their hermaphroditic nature. Their presence highlights both the changing climate and the intricate balance of marine ecosystems. #MarineBiology #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalScience #CO2Reduction #MediterraneanEcosystem