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🌿Strengthening knowledge on the outcomes of conservation and recovery actions How can we build a stronger, more cost-effective evidence base on what conservation actions actually achieve, to improve how future policies are designed & evaluated?

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💹Identifying evidence needs for funding #NatureConservation through market-based approaches What evidence is needed to understand the real role market-based finance can play in closing the $700bn global biodiversity finance gap?

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🪱Evaluating the impacts of agricultural policies and management regimes Agriculture covers ~70% of UK land. How can we generate robust evidence on how different policies & farming practices affect #SoilHealth and biodiversity?

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🎣Optimising the sustainability and resilience of marine food systems How can the UK make the best use of wild & farmed marine resources to boost food security sustainably, and in a way that's #NaturePositive & climate-resilient?

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📈Improving predictive and foresight modelling of land and sea use, and #EnvironmentalChange How can we better model and communicate future environmental scenarios to help decision-makers understand trade-offs and consequences?

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🧬Integrating novel monitoring technologies for #biodiversity and #ecosystem health How can we use tech like #eDNA, remote sensing & acoustics to monitor species and habitats more cost-effectively, and feed this into national biodiversity indicators?

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UK Seabird Monitoring Programme @smp-seabirds.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

JNCC has published its new Science Impact Strategy, alongside 6 new Areas of Research Interest (ARI) 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/science-impa... These ARIs will highlight some of our evidence needs we need to overcome in the next five years to help tackle some of the biggest questions facing #nature 🧵

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Fulmar - the highest recorded species in SMP for 2024, 2025, and 2026 (so far). Young Fulmar don't return to breeding sites until they are four or five, and even then, don't breed until they're nine! #Seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

An image of a Fulmar with an accompanying fact file covering their wingspan (100-112cm), life expectancy for a bird reaching breeding age (44), diet (mainly fish but also crustaceans and squid), lays 1 egg, can be seen year round (though most frequently during the breeding season), and 350,000 breeding pairs.

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

It's #InternationalGeodiversityDay! This year's theme is #GeodiversityOnOurDoorstep Our Chief Scientist Dave Stone reflects on the Fens, Barnack Stone and the cathedrals it built, plus the rare Pasque flower now thriving in old quarries Read the blog👉https://bit.ly/4ytbEaE #TogetherForNature

Close-up photograph of a piece of Barnack Stone, a shelly oolitic limestone. The rock is lumpy and yellow-beige

Photograph of Peterborough Cathedral, looking towards the front of the building. It's a beautiful gothic style building in yellowish stone. The lawn in front is cut and the sky is bright blue behind it

A close-up photograph of the Pasque flower, found at Barnack Hills and Holes. The flower is a vibrant purple colour, with yellow at its centre.

Photograph of the landscape at Barnack Hills and Holes. The landscape is grass covered and gently undulating, with trees and bushes in the background

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Every day, decisions are made that shape nature's future. But those decisions need evidence. Today we're launching our Science Impact Strategy 2026-2030, setting out how we'll maximise the impact of our science & turn evidence into action. 📽️ youtu.be/Vr5hQRS0Tzc?... 🔗 jncc.gov.uk/science-impa...

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JNCC Science Impact Strategy 2026-2030

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A sighting tells us an animal was there. Systematic survey data tells us how many may be using an area, inc hard-to-reach offshore waters. Every voyage adds another piece to the picture Read more: bit.ly/46Y1iDD 📷 Humpback Whale © Nikki Taylor; Surveyor © @orcaweb.bsky.social

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They use "distance sampling", a proven scientific method that accounts for animals that go undetected, giving us more robust estimates of species abundance They also share their knowledge with passengers, inspiring a new audience to care about marine conservation

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After a successful pilot on the UK ferry network, the programme has entered an exciting new phase: dedicated surveys aboard Saga ocean cruises, with teams of 4 surveyors on board each voyage

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Trained Marine Mammal Surveyors are gathering observations from commercial vessels already sailing regular routes around the UK, turning everyday voyages into opportunities for science

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Dedicated scientific surveys give us vital evidence, but covering such a vast and ever-changing marine environment is difficult and costly That's where our partnership with @orcaweb.bsky.social comes in

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Claire Carvell @clairecarvell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🐬UK waters are home to a huge diversity of whales, dolphins and porpoises But despite decades of research, big gaps remain in our understanding of where they are and how many there are🧵

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A sunlit whale breaches the surface of a clear ocean. The sunlight glints on the blue waters

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Super proud to have worked on this key paper from @pomscheme.bsky.social It navigates some complex modelling challenges but always a pleasure to collaborate with everyone involved 😊 @francescamancini.bsky.social @drnickisaac.bsky.social @ukladybirds.bsky.social @kitenet.bsky.social

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Collaborative seabed mapping reveals rare coral colony in UK waters - @jncc.bsky.social A rare pink sea fan colony (Eunicella verrucosa) has been discovered off of the south-west coast of England. c-js.uk/46Urjnn

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Collaborative seabed mapping reveals rare coral colony in UK waters

A rare pink sea fan colony (Eunicella verrucosa) has been discovered off of the south-west coast of England.

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UK Seabird Monitoring Programme @smp-seabirds.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Aren't Black Guillemots striking birds at all times of year?! This year, we've had one of the largest non-census year site coverages throughout SMP's time! If you've got Black Guillemot data to submit, please do so by October 31st. #Seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Images of Black Guillemots in summer and winter/juvenile plumage.

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Breeding Bird Surveys (BBS) @bbs-birds.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

(1/) As you may know, BBS started in 1994, so it has been running for over 30 years! Another similar monitoring scheme, the Polish Common Breeding Bird Survey is now celebrating 25 years of data. Read on to find out more…. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social #Ornithology #CitizenScience

A Wryneck is shown. It is a small, cryptically camouflaged Woodpecker species. It is perched on a branch facing right.

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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) @ukceh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🐝 🪰 How can we track change across the UK's insect pollinators? A new paper from @pomscheme.bsky.social outlines how we're generating robust metrics to monitor pollinator trends at a national scale. Another key milestone for PoMS! besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... 🧪 1/

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Tim Holt-Wilson @timholtwilson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

'Government report highlights Britain’s overseas invertebrates are in great peril'. www.buglife.org.uk/blog/governm... Based on 'Update on the status of endemic and globally threatened species in the UK Overseas Territories' (Report 835 @jncc.bsky.social). #Buglife #Insects #conservation #ecology

Spiky Yellow Woodlouse - Pseudolaureola atlantica - looking like a bright yellow, bristly loo brush. Photo @ MikeThorsen

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A great day of knowledge exchange with our Lithuanian colleagues on protected areas management. Thank you to everyone who took part!

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On evidence and monitoring, we explored how data feeds into decision-making, using our Air Pollution Assessment Service as a case study, and introduced the Common Standards for Monitoring Approach, including the role of Earth Observation data.

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Catherine Burton stands in the corner of the room presenting on a large screen

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We also discussed the UK 7th National Report to the CBD and indicator development for the Global Biodiversity Framework, alongside a look at the future of protected areas in a changing world, including climate pressures and connectivity.

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We started with an overview of the UK protected areas system, looking at how it's structured and how responsibilities are shared between JNCC, country nature conservation bodies and others.

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Yesterday we welcomed 35 delegates from the Lithuanian Government and Agencies to our Peterborough office for a workshop on the UK Protected Areas System Here's what we covered 🧵

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Later, Alison will be joined by James Albrecht (JNCC) to explore how CSM2026 data was processed and interpreted, and how collaborative seabed mapping supports scientific, environmental and operational outcomes across government. #Hydrography #MarineConservation #MarineScience

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This afternoon, Alison Pettafor @cefasgovuk.bsky.social & Andrew Colenutt (Maritime and Coastguard Agency), co-leads of CSM2026, present "Multi-agency collaborative seabed mapping surveys: Realising the benefits" -showcasing discoveries from the survey, including that pink sea fan colony🌊

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Today, partners from across government, industry and academia gather at the Civil Hydrography Annual Seminar (#CHAS2026) to share plans for future hydrographic surveys and seabed mapping programmes, strengthening collaboration & maximising the value of marine data.

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The discovery was made using camera tow imagery and data collected during CSM2026 This four-week joint survey back in April brought together scientists from 11 organisations, including JNCC, to improve understanding of the marine environment & drive conservation action

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🌊 A newly discovered pink sea fan coral colony off the South West coast of England shows the power of collaborative seabed mapping in action 🔗 bit.ly/4AT1lhU #CHAS2026 #SeabedMapping #CSM2026

A shot from above a grey brown seabed. Dotted along are peachy-coral coloured corals shaped like fans

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It’s been a valuable opportunity to share experiences, strengthen connections & support continued collaboration to address this global challenge Find out more about JNCC’s OCPP work here 👉https://jncc.gov.uk/our-work/ocpp-emergency-response/ #MarinePollution #MarineBiodiversity #DisasterResilience

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We also chaired a session on outreach and communication, exploring how capacity building can strengthen preparedness for marine pollution incidents.

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With the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme & @cefasgovuk.bsky.social, JNCC's Isabella Gosetto presented on strengthening regional collaboration across South Asia, Pacific & Western Indian Ocean, sharing lessons from the Ocean Country Partnership Programme Emergency Response work

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Effectively preparing & responding to pollution spills are vital to 🪸protecting marine biodiversity 🌊strengthening disaster resilience 🐟supporting communities & livelihoods That’s why JNCC are pleased to be participating in #SpillAsia2026 with global experts

UK Seabird Monitoring Programme @smp-seabirds.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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With many seabirds now beginning to migrate to wintering grounds, there’s still some time to see them at coastal and inland sites before they depart. Keep an eye out for adults and juveniles alike, such as this young Arctic Tern! #Seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

An image of a juvenile Arctic Tern in flight.

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Many thanks to the organisers & all participants for the excellent discussions & knowledge exchange. We look forward to continuing collaboration to strengthen marine biodiversity conservation & evidence-based management across regions. #WiderCaribbean #BlueEconomy #MarineScience

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We also shared examples from the Sustainable Blue Economies Programme & the Blue Belt Programme, showing how monitoring, assessments & evidence products can support #MarineConservation, restoration & sustainable ocean use.

We highlighted our work supporting @ospar.bsky.social assessments, including indicators, ecosystem assessment frameworks, habitat mapping and risk-based approaches to better understand the condition of marine ecosystems and the pressures they face.

UK Seabird Monitoring Programme @smp-seabirds.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🌊 Collaboration & knowledge exchange are essential for understanding & protecting our #MarineEnvironment Recently, JNCC colleagues joined the Integrated #SOCAR Workshop alongside @cefasgovuk.bsky.social to share the UK's experience in regional marine assessment & evidence-based management 🧵

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Over the past week, we’ve received additional colony count data from the 2026 season for 16 SMP species, including Great Skua! If you haven’t submitted your data yet, there’s still time before the October 31st deadline. #Seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

An image of numerous Great Skuas. One of the species for which additional data has been submitted this week.

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As coral reefs face increasing pressures from climate change & other threats, collaboration & shared learning are more important than ever. Each edition includes project updates, funding and training opportunities, events & conservation news from across the Territories 🪸🌎

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C-COT brings together governments, NGOs, researchers and conservation practitioners to share knowledge, build capacity and strengthen coral reef conservation across the region.

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🪸 Interested in #CoralReef conservation in the Caribbean & Western Atlantic UK Overseas Territories? 📩 Sign up to receive News from C-COT, the quarterly newsletter from the Coral Conservation in the UK Overseas Territories Working Group: eepurl.com/xakl0Jee51 #UKOTs

A close up of a coral reef. Everything is blue shaded. Some blue and yelllow fish dart around the coral

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There are signs of progress too. Since 2014, the number of endemic species with Red List assessments has risen from 145 to 632, providing a stronger foundation for conservation efforts across the Territories. 🔗 Find out more: jncc.gov.uk/news/more-th...

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More than three-quarters of UK Overseas Territories’ endemic species remain threatened | Advisor to Government on Nature Conservation | JNCC

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Our new indicator shows that 77.5% of assessed endemic species are threatened with extinction, underlining the importance of ongoing action to protect some of the UK's most unique wildlife.