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#grrf Special Day Update Global Records & Reference Organization 25 April- World Penguin Day World Penguin Day, on April 25 aims to raise awareness about these flightless birds to preserve their species so that future generations get to see these elegant and remarkable creatures. This day coincides with the annual northern migration of Adélie penguins, a pattern that is inherent and conserved across generations. There are eight species native to Antarctica. Most penguins are monogamous and have unique calls to assist them to find their mates in large groups. Most species lay up to two eggs in a season while the King and Emperor penguins lay only one. Alarmingly though, of the 18 known living species, 10 have been listed as endangered. Happy World Penguin Day! #grrf #penguin #worldpenguinday #climate #environment

🎉 #WorldSeagrassDay is as close to a birthday as it gets for seagrasses, so let's celebrate these amazing ecosystems, even though they're facing decline! 🌿 🐢 Besides being an incredibly important nursery ground for juvenile fish species world-wide, seagrass beds sustain some of the world’s absolute heavyweight champions when it comes charismatic marine species, such a dugongs and sea turtles – just some of the species we are currently working with, on projects in the Red Sea. 🌊 But seagrasses also - and this has got to be my favourite thing about seagrasses - provide other ecosystem services that benefit human society in the form of coastal protection against storm surges and carbon sequestration. A great example of why the climate and the biodiversity crises should be tackled together, not in isolation. Happy World Seagrass Day! Apologies for anthropomorphism #WorldSeagrassDay #SeagrassRestoration #MarineEnvironment #RedSea #RedSeaMarine #CoastalProtection #NatureBasedSolutions #OceanHealth #ClimateAction #BlueCarbon #Seagrass

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

10 Ways Ocean Acidification Affects Marine Life 4. Changes in Species Distribution: As ocean acidification progresses, some species may need to move to new habitats or depths to survive, potentially leading to changes in marine ecosystems. enviroworks.co.za #enviroworks #OceanAcidification

Today we celebrate World Seagrass Day! 🌿 Posidonia oceanica is an endemic seagrass species of the Mediterranean Sea that forms underwater forests fundamental for the health of our ocean. 🌱 Here 3 main reasons why Posidonia oceanica is so important for the marine ecosystem: 1) It produces approx. the 80% of coastal oxygen production 2) It is estimated that 1 sqm of Posidonia oceanica meadow can absorb about 130kg of CO2 per year 3) Posidonia oceanica meadows can host over 350 different marine species At One Ocean Foundation we are committed to protect and restore these precious habitats through our Blue Forests project - check it out: https://lnkd.in/dMXHxcG4 💙 #WorldSeagrassDay #BlueForestsProject #OneOceanFoundation #Posidoniaoceanica #PosidoniaRestoration #SeagrassRestoration #MediterraneanSea #Biodiversity #30x30 #UNagenda #WeAreAllOneOcean #BlueNaturalCapital #UNOceanDecade #GenerationRestoration #ClimateAction

Happy World Seagrass Day! Seagrasses are a haven for marine wildlife and biodiversity, as well as accounting for 10% of the ocean's carbon storage capacity. Seagrass restoration is key to mitigating against biodiversity loss and climate change. In Shark Bay, Western Australia, Indigenous rangers have developed a seagrass restoration program entwining traditional ecological knowledge and genetically informed science. The Malgana rangers are the custodians of Shark Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and consider their cultural heritage to be preserved under large seagrass meadows. Ranger programs such as this benefit both seagrass restoration, as well as restoring a sense of belonging and reconnection among Malgana peoples to country, culture, and language. Sources Indian Wire (2018); University of Western Australia (2020). #WorldSeagrassDay #SeagrassMeadows #Malgana #WesternAustralia #Biodiversity #TraditionalOwners #UNESCO #Seagrasses #IndigenousPeoples #IndigenousKnowledge

Our new graph in En-ROADS shows the percentage of endemic animal species at risk of extinction due to warming. Endemic species, like the Emperor Penguin in Antarctica, are found only in specific regions. They are particularly vulnerable to climate change due to their limited geographic ranges and specific habitat needs. By enacting policies, we can preserve biodiversity around the world and prevent irreversible change. Try it out yourself by building a scenario in #EnROADS👉 https://lnkd.in/e7d5Gtuf #Biodiversity #ClimateAction

Magnolias came about at the beginning of flowering plant evolution Also called living fossils, they have been unchanged ever since This species has about 50 individuals left - it would be devastating to lose them… after so long… What YOU can do: grow magnolia from seed - comment for a video on that! Biodiversity reminders, day #339 (-110)🌍🗓❗️ Huagaimu Status: critically endangered Geographic range: evergreen broad-leaved forests, one location in southern China (along the Vietnamese border) Threats:  ⚠ logging ⚠ habitat destruction ⚠ poor natural regeneration #climateaction #biodiversity #endangeredspecies

Industrial Fishermen ≠ local people in small boats. A harsh realization that felt like a slap of reality when I read this stat: 1% 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 50% 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘴𝘩. Just one of these factory vessels or “mega trawlers” catch 400,000 kilos of fish per day which is nearly equal to what 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘥 small-scale fishing vessels catch in the same amount of time. And what's worse is that they’re destroying Europe’s coastal biodiversity along with the local economy. Here are 5 ways these sea monsters are wreaking havoc: 🎣Overfishing (which leads to species collapse) 🐢Bycatch (i.e catching endangered marine animals such as turtles, dolphins and seabirds) 🪸 Habitat Destruction (the heavy nets damage the seabed) 🐋 Vessel noise (affects essential life functions for a lot of marine life) This leads to: ❌ Decreased Ecosystem Resilience: Loss of biodiversity = weaker ecosystems in the face of climate change, pollutants, and invasive species.) ❌ Species Distribution Changes: fish populations relocating because of habitat loss or pressure = affected local ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. Sometimes I like LinkedIn because it’s inspiring and hopeful. Other times, it’s a (needed) reality check. But these realizations lead to change. Want to stop these sea monsters? 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/eNHiwBxQ #sustainability #ocean #climatechange

Watch a 7 minute documentary about forest reforestation in Lebanon. An important initiative as part of wildfire management and biodiversity preservation in the Mediterranean region.