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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We’re calling on EU decision-makers this #EUOceanWeek to defend the deep and support a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining and an end to bottom trawling on high-seas seamounts by 2027. From the surface to the seafloor, we must protect our ocean.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In the first ROV survey of Argentina's Mar del Plata Submarine Canyon, scientists found litter, mostly plastic and fishing gear, down to 3,814 meters. Canyons act as funnels, channeling our waste into the deep, where it barely degrades and can entangle marine life. #sciencespotlight #deepseascience

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The new Ocean Protection Gap Report finds ~10% of the ocean is designated protected/conserved, but just 3.5% is effectively protected 🌊 Protecting seamounts could safeguard 21% of the global seabed. If we’re serious about 30×30, the UN Bottom Fisheries Review must turn commitments into action.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This week, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) gathers for its Annual Meeting, a key moment to reflect on progress and chart what's next. 📋 We have prepared a checklist for NAFO's success. How many boxes will NAFO check? ✅

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Giant tube worms are fast-growing, deep-sea dwellers with gills that look like red feathers. 🪶 They live in colonies around hydrothermal vents and get their nutrition from chemosynthetic bacteria that live inside them. #DeepSeaWonders

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We're hiring! 📢 We're looking for a detail-oriented finance professional to join a global team protecting deep-sea ecosystems worldwide. 📍 Netherlands-based or CET ±2 hours 📅 Apply by Oct 5 Details 👉 deep-sea-conservation.org/hiring-fi… #NGOjobs

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The deep sea is one of Earth’s greatest natural climate systems. It absorbs heat, stores carbon, and helps reduce the impacts of a warming world. 🛡️ The deep sea has helped protect life on Earth. Now it is our turn to protect the deep: deep-sea-conservation.org/solutions/ta...

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Deep-sea news alert! Our round-up brings you top stories from the ocean depths of the past few weeks. Microplastics found in the deep sea for the first time, record-hot oceans, ancient corals under threat, and the fight over deep-sea mining. Scroll down the thread for the full summary. #DeepSeaNews

Coral branches with a pinkish hue are prominently featured, accompanied by the text "Deep Sea News" on a dark background. The header reads "September 2026, 10 Stories." At the bottom, credit is given to ROV Jason © Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Cold seeps, where methane escapes from beneath the seafloor, may play an overlooked role in the ocean's carbon cycle. These specialised deep-sea ecosystems help keep methane in check, but bottom trawling & warming could turn that natural brake into a new source of emissions. #sciencespotlight

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

📬 It’s here! The latest 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 just landed. From the surface to the seafloor, this issue highlights major outcomes, key moments, and growing momentum to protect the deep sea. Read it here: bit.ly/4qEoH69

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

What if one decision could protect 21% of the ocean floor? Seamounts rich ecosystems can be destroyed in a single pass of a bottom trawler. This year, governments will decide seamounts' fate at the UN Bottom Fisheries Review. Ask them to make the right call: bit.ly/4qr2msL

Protect seamounts poster by Marine Conservation Institute. Text highlights the need to protect 21% of the global ocean floor from destructive bottom trawling. Background includes an image of underwater terrain and a map of the world.

A colorful map depicts undersea terrain with highlighted seamounts. Text reads, "A giant leap for the deep ocean. Seamount protection could be one of the biggest advances toward 30x30." Photo by NOAA Ocean Exploration.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Deep-sea news alert! Our round-up brings you top stories from the ocean depths of the past few weeks. Check the images to stay updated. #DeepSeaNews

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

What if one decision could protect 21% of the ocean floor? 🪸 Seamounts rich ecosystems can be destroyed in a single pass of a bottom trawler. This October, governments will decide seamounts' fate at the UN Bottom Fisheries Review.

Underwater scene featuring vibrant coral formations. Text reads: "Hidden beneath the waves are mountains, teeming with life. Seamounts are some of our ocean's most important ecosystems." Photo by MBARI Creative Commons.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Deep-sea mining risks causing irreversible harm to deep-sea ecosystems and biodiversity, while threatening fisheries, the ocean’s vital carbon processes, and the right to a healthy and sustainable environment. Will you help us #DefendTheDeep? All it takes is one click: bit.ly/4eWTzLl

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🇨🇬 The Republic of the Congo has joined the call for a moratorium on deep-sea mining, another vital step for the growing global movement calling for precaution, sound science, international law and protection of the common heritage of humankind. Momentum is building 👏 #DefendTheDeep

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The ocean can't speak at the negotiating table. So we did. From Kingston's shores, as the ISA Assembly meets, we spelled out the message: → Protect the deep sea. → Defend our common heritage. → Support a deep-sea mining moratorium now. Governments, the world is watching. #DefendTheDeep

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Two-thirds of the world’s hydrothermal vent molluscs are now threatened with extinction, a new IUCN Red List assessment reveals, driven by the threat of deep-sea mining. #sciencespotlight #deepseascience

Poster titled "Science Spotlight" from the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition highlighting the risk of extinction faced by snails, clams, and limpets found at hydrothermal vents due to deep-sea mining. Background features an image of deep-sea snails in shades of orange and brown.

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OneOcean Flotilla @oceanflotilla.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The deep ocean makes up 90% of the Earth’s marine environment & is its largest biome, but remains mostly unexplored. More scientific discoveries are revealing how important the deep ocean is to our planet. DYK the deep sea plays a central role in regulating Earth’s temperature & currents? #ISA31

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The deep ocean is defined as the sea and seabed below 200m because this is where light fades. It makes up 90% of the Earth’s marine environment and is the largest biome (community of plants and anima...

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Once labelled the world’s ugliest animal, blobfish look like normal fish in their natural deep-sea habitat. Soft bones, loose skin and a thick, jelly-like layer of flesh help blobfish survive in the dark, cold depths of the ocean. #DeepSeaWonders

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Scientists at the UN Bottom Fisheries Workshop highlighted the urgent need to end bottom trawling on seamounts and underlined that current measures have failed to prevent ongoing damage to vulnerable deep-sea ecosystems.

A group of people stand smiling in a conference room with wooden paneling and circular ceiling lights. They are wearing conference badges and casual business attire.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

New reports raising serious questions about deep-sea mining keep piling up as governments meet in Kingston for the ISA Council and Assembly. Different reports, same conclusion: There is too much at risk. ⚠️ Governments must support a moratorium on deep-sea mining. #DefendTheDeep

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Mr RobertBob @mrrobertbob.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Can I introduce you to the Flapjack Octopus. 🙂

A round squat orange octopus with 2 large eyes and tentacles that do not extend past its skirt….hence its name.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

One company is trying to bypass the international rules and mine the international seabed. It's unnecessary, destructive and widely considered contrary to international law. 43 countries already support a moratorium or precautionary pause. Governments meeting at the ISA must # DefendTheDeep.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The deep sea is not for plunder. ❌ As the ISA meets in Jamaica to decide whether to open the deep ocean to industrial mining, ocean lovers worldwide rise with one call: deep-sea mining has no social licence. This weekend, go in the water and share your moment using #DefendTheDeep

A group of surfers forms a large circle while sitting on their boards in calm ocean waters, splashing water into the center. Coastal cliffs with lush greenery and distant mountains serve as the backdrop under a clear sky.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The 2026 UN Bottom Fisheries Review is a critical moment for deep-sea protection. Seamounts support ocean health and help the ocean buffer the impacts of the climate crisis, but bottom trawling is weakening that resilience. Only when trawling stops can recovery begin.

A trawling net on a boat contains marine debris, including an orange coral. The text discusses the negative impact of bottom trawling on seamount ecosystems and highlights the importance of protecting them, referencing the UN Bottom Fisheries Review.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Governments meet in Kingston this week for the ISA Council & Assembly—a test of whether international law can protect the deep sea. Meanwhile, 43 countries (now including 3 African nations) back a pause on deep-sea mining. 🔗 Our experts weigh in: shorturl.at/sFDR2

Image showing a list of countries opposing deep-sea mining, titled "Global Tide Against Deep-Sea Mining." Some countries included are Japan, United Kingdom, and Brazil, among others. A prominent text states "43 Countries Say No to Deep-Sea Mining." Ocean-themed graphics, such as sea creatures and plants, decorate the blue background.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The UN Bottom Fisheries Review (13–14 July 2026) is putting seamounts under renewed focus. These deep-sea mountains are biodiversity hotspots, but are still threatened by destructive bottom trawling. A shift from ambition to action is now within reach 👉 bit.ly/4eZ2Jqd

Underwater scene with corals and sea life on the ocean floor, highlighting text about seamounts' importance for biodiversity, fisheries, and climate resilience. Mentions the UN Bottom Fisheries Review addressing the impact of bottom trawling.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

There are over 1,000 species of sea cucumbers throughout the ocean, from shallow waters to the abyss. They plod along the seafloor and hoover up sediment, absorbing nutrients and expelling the rest in a similar way to earthworms. #DeepSeaWonders

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OneOcean Flotilla @oceanflotilla.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Deep-sea coral and sponge hotspots on the Corner Rise #seamounts, in an area beyond national jurisdiction, meet international criteria for Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems. #HighSeas #MPAs @planulara.bsky.social www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine…

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Seamounts are oases of life in the deep ocean, with coral and sponge communities that take centuries to form. A single pass of a bottom trawler can destroy them. Thanks to our panellists and everyone who joined our briefing on the 2026 UN Bottom Fisheries Review. Watch youtu.be/i-m2OJBhZ8I

Underwater scene featuring delicate coral and sea fans in various shades of orange and white. The corals are positioned on a dark rock surface against a deep sea background, creating a vibrant contrast.

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OneOcean Flotilla @oceanflotilla.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Two new deep-sea bamboo coral species on remote mid-ocean ridges in the Indian Ocean have been discovered. 📷 NOAA Ocean Exploration, Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition 2013 www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic…

Underwater scene featuring a vibrant sea fan with yellow highlights extending from a small rocky outcrop. Surrounding the sea fan are various marine life forms and corals, set against a dark sandy ocean floor.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The UN Bottom Fisheries Review (13–14 July 2026) is putting seamounts under renewed focus. These deep-sea mountains are biodiversity hotspots, but are still threatened by destructive bottom trawling. Pressure is growing for a global deadline to end bottom trawling on seamounts by 2027.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

States face a choice at the 2026 ISA meeting: defend international law and the common heritage of humankind—or allow unlawful deep-sea mining to set a dangerous precedent. Join us on 9 July for the latest webinar in DSCC's Media & Policy Briefing Series. Register: shorturl.at/zLYIJ @greenpeace.org

Webinar promotional image titled "Deep-Sea Mining: What the World Needs to Know." It details a session called "Defending the Deep - Why a Moratorium Matters," scheduled for July 9, with Zoom registration information. The image features the logos of the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) and Greenpeace. It also highlights four speakers: Sofia Tsenikli from DSCC, Louisa Casson from Greenpeace, Kevin Green, and Victor Vescovo with their affiliations. The background is dark blue with yellow accents.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Industrial fishing has been depleting the ocean's twilight zone for decades, largely unnoticed and almost entirely unregulated. A new study finds that midwater fish critical to food webs & carbon storage have been heavily exploited in plain sight. #deepseascience bit.ly/4vGbdbP

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

📣 Calling journalists! Join the DSCC and deep-sea scientists for a media briefing ahead of the UN Bottom Fisheries Review, where governments will decide whether longstanding promises will turn into concrete actions. You will receive a press kit after registration: bit.ly/4vEO8pD

Image of a digital invitation for a media briefing titled "Seamounts at risk: What’s at stake in the upcoming UN Bottom Fisheries Review." The background shows an underwater scene with corals and sea life. The event is scheduled for 8 July 2026 at 9:00 a.m. BST, with registration via Zoom. Hosted by Deepsea Conservation Coalition, the event includes workshops and negotiations on UN General Assembly resolutions. Registered journalists will receive a digital press kit.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📬 It’s here! The latest Deep Sea Digest just landed. From the surface to the seafloor, this issue highlights major outcomes, key moments, and powerful mobilizations showing encouraging progress in protecting the deep sea. Read it here: bit.ly/4eThJoj

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The deep ocean needs you. On July 19, people around the world are taking to the water in a global day of action to stop deep-sea mining. Want to organize something in your community? Let us know in the comments! Find out more: bit.ly/49UGkaD

This image is a graphic promoting a global event against deep-sea mining on July 19. It features a silhouette of a large wave with marine life, including fish and plants. Text urges people to join a day of action with activities like paddling and surfing, to demand a moratorium on deep-sea mining. Social media handles @deep_sea_conserve and hashtags #DefendTheDeep are included. The bottom right shows stylized marine elements.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Seamounts are underwater mountains that support extraordinary marine life and vital ocean health. Yet bottom trawling continues to devastate these fragile ecosystems ❌ This year, the 2026 UN Bottom Fisheries Review can champion a clear, explicit timeline to end bottom trawling.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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Sebastian Unger @oceanunger.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Excellent event on #DeepSeaMining at the #OurOceanConference in Mombasa, 🇰🇪 organized by @deepseaconserve.bsky.social As the first state in Africa Malawi announced its call for a #precautionarypause, joining 40 other like-minded States from the Pacific, Americas and Europe 💪🌊 @umweltministerium.de

HE George Chaponda, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malawi calls for a precautionary pause in deep sea mining.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Momentum is building across Africa! In just a few days, Malawi🇲🇼 Kenya🇰🇪 and Madagascar🇲🇬 have all supported a pause on deep-sea mining. A landlocked, coastal, and island nation united in recognizing the need to protect the deep sea. Who's next? #DefendTheDeep #DeepSeaMining #OurOceanKenya #OOC11

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Tripod fish get their name from the three projections from their modified fins, which they use to plant themselves on the seafloor, waiting for prey. They sense and direct this prey towards their mouths with antennae-like fins. #DeepSeaWonders

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The final #DefendTheDeep Friday is here. This week we're calling on 🇨🇦, 🇬🇧, 🇪🇸, 🇧🇷, 🇮🇪, 🇵🇹 & 🇫🇷 - countries that already support a moratorium - to step up and make it official at the July ISA meetings. Words aren't enough. Take action: campaigns.civiclick.com/9256b760-c0…

A group of individuals holding "Stop Deep Sea Mining" signs stands together in an urban setting. Text reads, "Defend the Deep Fridays" and "Implement the moratorium on deep-sea mining." Coral is visible in the background.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

July 19 — ocean lovers everywhere are taking to the water to stop deep-sea mining. Paddle out. Swim out. Stand at the shoreline. Wherever you are, you can be part of this. Join us. deep-sea-conservation.org/global-ac…

An illustrated poster titled "Global Activation to Stop Deep-Sea Mining" with a date of July 19. It invites people to join a global day of action, featuring activities like paddling out, swimming, surfing, sailing, or rallying. The poster emphasizes the message "Stop deep-sea mining before it starts." The bottom includes hashtags #DefendTheDeep and information about the website DefendTheDeep.org, with ocean-themed graphics such as waves and marine creatures.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Deep beneath the surface lies Earth's most mysterious place. Out of sight, but never out of mind. Home to millions of undiscovered species, it's Earth's biggest living space. This #WorldOceanDay, we're shining a light on the deep sea. Discover 10 facts that will change the way you see our ocean 👇

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

'Defend The Deep Fridays' is back for Week 4 — this week, our focus: Latin America & the Caribbean. Every Friday, we're spotlighting priority countries ahead of the July ISA meetings and calling on governments to support a moratorium on deep-sea mining. Take action: bit.ly/4eWTzLl

The image is a poster with a blue background and text advocating against deep-sea mining. A central image shows a group of people holding protest signs, including phrases like "DEFEND THE DEEP," "STOP THE MINING," and "SAY NO TO DEEP-SEA MINING." The poster urges support for a deep-sea mining moratorium, mentions "Fridays" as part of the campaign, and notes a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean this week.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Black corals get their name from their black skeletons, but they don’t appear black at all. The polyps that form their colonies can be a variety of colors. They can live at ocean depths of up to 9,000 meters below the surface. #DeepSeaWonders

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

At #OurOcean Kenya 2026, we're hosting a high-level reception on the future of the deep ocean 🌊 Ministers, scientists, youth & ocean advocates are joining forces to make the case for a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining and protecting our shared ocean heritage.

An informational poster for the "Our Ocean" event in Kenya, 2020. The event is titled "Our Deep Ocean: Safeguarding humanity's common heritage for future generations" and takes place on 15 June from 18:00 to 21:00 at the Pridelink Paradise Beach Resort, Infinity Deck Bar. It invites governments of Palau, Vanuatu, and Malawi for a high-level reception on ocean deep-sea protection. Speakers include representatives from Palau, DSCC, EJF, IUCN, and U.N. Food and refreshments are provided. RSVP details and partnership logos are included.

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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition @deepseaconserve.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Defend The Deep Fridays’ is back for Week 3 - this week, our focus: Asia and the Pacific. Every Friday, we’re spotlighting priority countries ahead of the July ISA meetings and calling on governments to support a moratorium on deep-sea mining Take action: bit.ly/4eWTzLl

The image is a poster with an orange background promoting "Defend the Deep Fridays." It features people holding signs opposing deep-sea mining, with slogans like "Stop Deep Sea Mining" and "Don't Touch My Bottom." Text at the top urges governments to support a moratorium on deep-sea mining. The event is scheduled for "this week" in Asia and the Pacific.

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