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🪸🤔 What percentage of all marine life do coral reefs support? (Read on to find out!) Did you know that 1st June is World Reef Awareness Day? 💙 To celebrate, here are 3+ interesting coral reef facts. Such as: 1. 🐠 How corals support at least a quarter of all marine species, 2. 👀 How do corals get their vibrant colours, 3. 🧪 And why the decrease in the pH levels of the Ocean threatens them. Plus: 🙌 There’s free shipping on our Ocean Generation store until 2nd June. Every purchase supports our charity’s work to safeguard our Ocean, and enables us to educate everyone about topics such as the 🪸 importance of coral reefs. Find our coral reef hoodie here: https://lnkd.in/d_TPYr-c 📸 Cover image by andremusgrove on Instagram #OceanGeneration #Ocean #OceanEducation #OneOcean #OceanDecade #OceanScience #WorldReefAwarenessDay #CoralReefs #Corals

"In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught." Baba Dioum A few months ago I received a call from a Namibian friend and adventure racing athlete Danie van Aswegen inviting me to join himself and a few other Namibian adventurers on a world first desert expedition. Having grown up in Windhoek, of course my answer was yes, without hesitation. The idea behind the expedition is to raise awareness and funds for the critically endangered African Penguin species. It's a great idea and a phenomenal cause. So, in April next year we will begin this exciting expedition. We would love to share it with you, so please follow us on this exciting journey. To get peoples attention and to inspire them into action to help conserve the African Penguin species will take something special. We hope to show what it takes to change the status quo. The challenges the team will face will be immense. We will have to learn how to adapt to the harsh Namib Desert environment in order to survive the journey and succeed with our mission. The challenges will include a lack of drinking water, cold Benguela onshore winds, the heat of the desert sun and soft sand to the extreme physical effort of traversing this inhospitable terrain. We will be physically pushed way out of their comfort zones and by succeeding in our quest we will show people that with nyamezela (true grit), resilience, committed teamwork, passion, discipline and courage, anything is possible. This will hopefully inspire people to look up, take note and help us leave a legacy ....... saving the African Penguin. More expedition information to follow soon. #inspire #educate #conserve #namibdesert #expeditionnews #africanpenguin #africanpenguinexpedition #inspiredconservation #sustainability

🌟 International Hyena Day 2024: Celebrating Africa’s Unsung Guardians 🌟 On April 27, 2024, we honour the remarkable hyenas, Africa’s most common large carnivores. These misunderstood creatures deserve our attention and appreciation. Why Hyenas Matter: Hyenas have long been unfairly labeled as opportunistic scavengers. But their role in maintaining ecosystem balance is vital. They’re nature’s cleanup crew, devouring carcasses and preventing the spread of disease. Their laughter-like calls echo across the savannah, a testament to their resilience and adaptability. Changing Perspectives: International Hyena Day aims to shift public perception. Let’s see hyenas not as villains but as guardians of the wild. They play a crucial role in the circle of life, ensuring that no resource goes to waste. #HyenaDay #WildlifeConservation #AfricaWildlife #EcoHeroes #SavannahLife #BiodiversityMatters #HyenaLove #Nature’sCleaners #ResilientSpecies #Adaptability #CircleOfLife #SustainableEcosystems #RoarForHyenas #GuardiansOfTheWild #HyenaAwareness

Our trip to Italy was truly inspiring and also gave us a renewed sense of hope. Charlotte and I are heavily embedded in the world of biodiversity and it is something we're keen to continue to develop as part of Wylde's portfolio of services and programmes for our clients. 🌱 We’re set to expand our "Business of Biodiversity Programmes" in 2025, empowering businesses to protect nature while meeting essential ESG and CSR goals. 🌐 As part of our Sustainability Strategy services, we already support clients by mapping both positive and negative impacts across their Value Chains. Next year, we’ll be deepening this work, helping organisations create Sustainable Value Chains that deliver genuine change. 🌳✨ 🤝 By partnering with the The International Wildlife Coexistence Network (IWCN) and other key organisations, we’ll bring real-world projects to our clients, offering them unique ways to contribute to the protection and restoration of nature. 🌍 💚 These partnerships provide an impactful route for businesses to actively support biodiversity while enhancing their sustainability credentials. I’m always open for discussions on sustainability, ESG, Net Zero, Biodiversity, Sustainable Value Chain Mapping, and Double Materiality. 💬 Just reach out to set up a call—we’re all in this together! 🌍🌿 #SustainableValueChainMapping #DoubleMateriality #BiodiversityLoss #ClimateChange #ESGStrategy #SustainabilityStrategy #SustainableBusinessPractice

🐟🐟🐟 Today we celebrate World Fish Migration Day - a global awareness campaign to highlight the connections that migratory fishes have with human and non-human species, lands, and waters. A fish species is migratory if individuals or groups of that species move to exploit resources that vary in space or time such as habitat or food. The Wadden Sea plays an important role for migratory fish in the North Sea - as transition zone between rivers and the open sea and as kindergarten for many species. Among other objectives, the Wadden Sea Swimway Initiative aims to raise awareness on fish migration and improve fish protection.🌊 World Fish Migration Foundation 📸CWSS/Bostelmann

When to Expect the Swarm: Flying Ant Day 2024 in the UK Flying Ant Day, often mistaken for a single occasion, marks a season of significant activity among Black Garden ants (Lasius niger) and Yellow Meadow ants (Lasius Flavus), specifically the emergence of winged queens and males for their nuptial flight, an event critical for colony propagation. This event, usually occurring in the hot, humid months of July or August, provides fascinating glimpses into the captivating life cycle of these ants. Urban heat islands often trigger these winged ants to emerge earlier in cities. The incident is a pivotal ecological point, supplying food for various animals and fostering biodiversity. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dsAJazeJ

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We attended the GreenLatinos Summit last week in El Yunque National Forest--home to the Taíno native people of Puerto Rico and the only tropical rainforest that is part of the national forest system. The Summit was an opportunity for Latino/a/x (Latine) leaders from across the country to come together and share more about the work we are doing, learn new strategies, discuss opportunities for collaboration, and form lasting alliances. Latine communities are the second largest racial or ethnic group in the United States, after non-Hispanic whites. It is imperative for conservation groups to develop strategies that engage Latine communities in advocacy, organizing, and access efforts in order to build a stronger conservation movement. A few takeaways from the conference: *87% of Latine voters support a national goal of protecting 30% of America’s land and water by 2030. *92% of Latine voters support the protection of national parks and public lands. *Communities of color are three times more likely to live without access to natural areas compared to white communities in the U.S. For example 9/10 Latinos in the area surrounding Castner Range National Monument are nature deprived. *Decision making for public lands management happens through public processes that are primarily delivered in English, yet about 30% of Latines speak exclusively in English, and 71.1% speak a language other than English at home. A big thank you to the GreenLatinos team for putting together such an impactful gathering. To learn more about their work, visit: https://lnkd.in/gsK_5tkP

I have that 'Run to check the mailbox' feeling. The 2025 Earthwatch Expedition Guide is here! Have gotten your copy yet? The Guide includes all our expeditions for 2025 ready for your perusal, highlights the journeys of volunteers just like you, and shares impacts volunteers are having on conservation. In a world where environmental challenges can feel overwhelming, we are constantly re-energized by the impact volunteers and scientists can have together. Where will Earthwatch Institute take you? #participatoryscience #conservation #volunteering

Excellent initiative.