Part of the problem is also too few sea urchin natural predators, such as sea otters.
SoCal otter populations were decimated by hunting & believed extinct until a small group was found in 1938.

Part of the problem is also too few sea urchin natural predators, such as sea otters.
SoCal otter populations were decimated by hunting & believed extinct until a small group was found in 1938.
Why is this work important for #marineconservation ?
It provides new knowledge that can support conservation action at country-level and Atlantic-scale, including through #marinespatialplanning.
Mapping 25 years of global giant clam research
This study analyzes 1,551 publications using bibliometric and visualization methods to reveal research trends, collaboration networks, and emerging topics.
#GiantClam #MarineConservation #OceanScience #MarineScience #ClimateChange
Not every hatchling leaves the nest at once. That staggered emergence is normal, and it can boost survival. If you spot it, stay back, use red-safe light only, and keep the path to the water clear. Save this. #SeaTurtles #HatchlingSafety #CoastalStewardship #NestingBeach #MarineConservation #Wildli…
A hatchling in a storm drain needs calm help, not quick hands. Keep lights back, call local responders, and never DIY the rescue. #SeaTurtles #WildlifeRescue #HatchlingProtection #CoastalStewardship #MarineConservation #RedLightWildlife #BeachSafety #OceanEducation
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Waterfront and Program Assistant - The School for Field Studies (South Caicos, Turks and Caicos)
Full details here: fieldstudies.catsone.com/careers/7681...
#coralreefs #diving #jobs #careers #turksandcaicos #education #coral #marinescience #coralreefecology #marineconservation
🐟 The #EuropeanCommission proposes raising 2027 fishing opportunities for some #BalticSea stocks, incl. +49% for central Baltic herring and +44% for sprat.
As a supporter of #MarineConservation, I find these increases concerning.
#Fisheries #Ecology
Storms can expose sea turtle nests. Don’t rebury eggs yourself. Keep distance, mark the area, and call local responders. Small caution can protect an entire clutch. Save this. #SeaTurtleConservation #NestProtection #WildlifeResponse #CoastalStewardship #MarineConservation #BeachSafety #HatchlingPro…
New illustrations for “Beyond rhodoliths: Community-level carbon metabolism and calcification in coralline algal beds”
doi.org/10.1002/lno....
#scientificillustration #illustration #sciart #biology #sciencecommunication #SciComm #science #rhodolith #sea #biodivertity #marineconservation #ecology
🐦 Redshanks can be identified by their distinctive long, bright red-orange legs. 🧐 "Shank" is an old word for legs.📜 So they're named for their appearance!🪞
📸 Photo taken by #MarineConservation volunteer Rosie. During a #DolphinWatch Survey. 👀
👀 Weekly Sightings Update 🌊
🧑🤝🧑This week our #MarineConservation volunteers carried out 25 #DolphinWatch surveys! 📝 Hit and miss for dolphin sightings! With groups of 7-8 spotted or none at all.🐬We trained 7 new volunteers to carry out these surveys. 🤩
@wtsww.bsky.social #CitizenScience #CBWildlife
One nest is not one synchronized dash to the sea. Hatchlings often emerge in small waves, so keep nesting areas dim, quiet, and hands-off. Save this. #SeaTurtleScience #MarineConservation #HatchlingEmergence #SeaTurtleEducation #WildlifeProtection #CoastalStewardship #OceanScience #ProtectNestingBe…
The best way to help at a turtle callout? Step back. Clear space, kill the glare, and let trained responders work. Quiet support protects the animal and the evidence. Save this. #SeaTurtleConservation #WildlifeRescue #CoastalStewardship #ResponsibleBeachUse #MarineConservation #TurtleProtection #C…
Dit is echt een geniaal idee. Illegale visserij in natuurgebieden opsporen door middel van AIS (GPS locatie van schepen). Geweldig Levi! #natuur #doggersbank #natuurbescherming #rewilding #marineconservation lnkd.in/p/e_u-g4wy
Hatchlings can head the wrong way when lights hit the beach. If you see them near a road or building: turn off nearby lights, keep back, and call local wildlife responders. Save this. #HatchlingSafety #SeaTurtleRescue #NestProtection #DarkSkyCoastlines #CoastalStewardship #MarineConservation #Wild…
Humpback Whale came dangerously close to extinction following commercial whaling. Find out how close they came, how well they recovered, and what steps were taken to save them!
#conservation #ecology #marinelife #marineconservation #whales #seaturtles #seals #fish
📢 Dywedwch helo wrth ein gwirfoddolwyr tymhorol diweddaraf! 👋
🧑🤝🧑 Croeso i dîm #MarineConservation Eve, Thomas, Ella, Dewi, Lana, Tia, Holly and Sarah! 🌊💙
📢 Say hello to our newest seasonal volunteers! 👋
🧑🤝🧑 Welcome to the #MarineConservation team Eve, Thomas, Ella, Dewi, Lana, Tia, Holly and Sarah! 🌊💙
@wtsww.bsky.social #WelcomeVolunteers #PodSquad