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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 6h

Africa Civil Society Capacity Building Workshop: BBNJ Agreement Prior to the convening of the Nairobi COP12, members of the WILDTRUST team joined members from various states to discuss the role of CSOs in the implementation of the BBNJ Treaty. Read more: web.facebook.com/share/p/1CnC...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Fishing methods for seafood consumption can be categorised into three groups according to their environmental impact and long-term sustainability. Here are the fishing methods typically linked to higher environmental risk. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/19ee...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Fishing methods for seafood consumption can be categorised into three groups according to their environmental impact and long-term sustainability. These are some methods linked to some environmental concern. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/18Mm...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Fishing methods for seafood consumption can be categorised into three groups according to their environmental impact & long-term sustainability. See the WWF-SASSI website for more information, or download the SASSI app for ocean-friendly seafood choices. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bqb...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

NEWS: Read about the recent Terres L'Elbre Award given to our short feature documentary film SPOILED. SPOILED was awarded the Terres L'Elbre Award at the 10th Annual Terres Travel Festival held in Tortosa, Spain, one of the festival’s top awards. Read more here: thebulrushes.com/2026/09/22/s...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The methods with which seafood is caught or harvested have a direct relation to environmental impact and are one of the most significant factors to consider. These methods influence how the WWF-SASSI list rates seafood. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bxn...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The WWF-SASSI list uses a ‘traffic light’ system to categorise its seafood on the list. Like a traffic light, the list utilises the colours green, orange and red, according to ‘Best’, ‘Think Twice’, and ‘Bad’ choices! Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/18FS...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Introducing the WWF-SASSI List - a South African guide to choosing seafood that is sustainably caught or farmed. SASSI stands for the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative, a programme of the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF). Read more: web.facebook.com/share/p/1Ex1...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We are thrilled to announce that we have a few upcoming film festivals that our short film SPOILED has been selected for. See them here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1A3p...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We're looking at the Wonders of the High Seas - the things that are important and unique to their deep-sea locations - and today we're spotlighting the Emperor Seamounts. Read more: www.instagram.com/p/DclKWyaCMR... Image credits: Lorenzo Moscia | Greenpeace

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Yesterday, WILDTRUST hosted a Regional NGO Online Workshop, bringing together over 20 NGOs to share evidence-based insights, strengthen collaboration, and build collective momentum around the risks associated with offshore oil and gas development. Read more: m.facebook.com/story.php?st...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We're challenging you to identify our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), and we've moved onto offshore MPAs - do you know where this one is? Find your clues here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1bSy... Any guesses where this is? Image credits: Unknown via www.marineprotectedareas.org.za

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We're looking at the Wonders of the High Seas - the things that are important and unique to their deep-sea locations - and today we're spotlighting the Sargasso Sea. Read more here: m.facebook.com/story.php?st... Image credits: Shane Gross | Greenpeace

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We're challenging you to identify our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), and today we're looking at our first offshore MPA - do you know where this is? See your clues here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dsr... Any guesses where this is? Image credits: Steve Benjamin via www.marineprotectedareas.org.za

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

BREAKING NEWS - A WIN FOR THE WILD COAST After a long legal battle, today the Constitutional Court ruled in favour of Sustaining the Wild Coast, Natural Justice, Greenpeace Africa and All Rise. Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1ELv...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We're looking at the Wonders of the High Seas - the things that are important and unique to their deep-sea locations - and today we're spotlighting the Saya de Malha Bank. Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1btr... Image credits: Tommy Trenchard | Greenpeace

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Mangroves are the 'underdog' of coastal ecosystems that work hard for our broader environment. Read more about them here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1CxP... Images credit: Frans Vandewalle, Tom Rulkens, Neil Strickland - Creative Commons | One Earth

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We have just spent a week in northern KwaZulu-Natal filming a community with a long history of respect for the ocean, and their marine resources. Follow along as we present a story of collaboration; of community, science and policy; and the power of relationships for marine resource management.

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Today is MPA Day - a day that acknowledges the importance of MPAs for marine conservation, but also marks the historic proclamation of 20 new or expanded MPAs in South Africa on 1 August 2019, which was a major milestone in marine protection. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1DCw...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Behind the scenes this week with our film and project teams in northern KwaZulu-Natal. We're spotlighting a community with a special connection to the ocean - keep an eye out for updates as the story unfolds.

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We're challenging you to identify our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - where in South Africa are we today? Any guesses where this is? Comment your answer below. Image credits: Peter Chadwick and Steve Benjamin via www.marineprotectedareas.org.za

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We're looking at the Wonders of the High Seas - the things that are important and unique to their deep-sea locations - and today we're spotlighting the Salas Y Gomes & Nasca Ridges. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1bCs... Image credits: ROV SuBastian / Schmidt Ocean Institute

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We're looking at the Wonders of the High Seas - the things that are important and unique to their deep-sea locations - and today we're spotlighting the Thermal Dome. Read about it here: www.facebook.com/share/p/19JW... Blue whale image courtesy of Mission Blue

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We're challenging you to identify our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - where in South Africa are we today? See your clues here: www.facebook.com/share/p/18Vv... Any guesses where this is? Image credits: Peter Chadwick via www.marineprotectedareas.org.za

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

To conjure up an idea of what lies in the deep ocean, or 'high seas' beyond our view, produces images of a dark, uninhabited, perhaps even sinister, void. However, research is revealing that this could not be further from the truth. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Hpz... 📷 : Ocean Image Bank

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We're proud to be part of the 'Stop the Strangle' campaign at this year's Ballito Pro - be sure to check out the O'Neill x WILDOCEANS Respect Capsule available to purchase - inspired by our shared responsibility to protect the ocean that gives us so much. Read here: witness.co.za/news/2026/07...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

More exciting news for 'SPOILED'! We are thrilled to announce that our short film 'SPOILED', has been selected under "Documentaries" for the International Terres Travel Festival taking place in Spain in September this year. Read more here: web.facebook.com/share/p/1cMs...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

As the focus of marine conservation shifts from increasing the amount of ocean under protection to improving the quality of protection, enforcement and management have become as important. Read more: news.mongabay.com/2026/06/six-... Pictured: Nosy Tanikely MPA in Madagascar, Nosy Be Tourisme.

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Have you heard about our“Let’s Talk BBNJ” webinar series? Across our first five webinars, we celebrated the historic High Seas Treaty, dived into its pillars, shared lessons about MPAs, discussed the role of youth and more. 🔗Watch the recordings here bit.ly/4etGmt3

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Making MPAs work in the High Seas: Sharing Lessons Learned from Established Large-Scale Protected Areas - High Seas Alliance

Our third Let’s Talk BBNJ webinar will bridge the gap between the historic achievement of BBNJ Agreement and the practical challenges ahead of PrepCom 3. This webinar is designed for marine conservati...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We're challenging you to identify our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - where in South Africa are we today? Here are your clues: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cvm... Any guesses where this is? Image credits: Peter Chadwick via www.marineprotectedareas.org.za

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Johnny Briggs, Director of Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy writes on three key shifts in marine conservation that emerged at the recent Our Ocean Conference (OOC) held in Mombasa, Kenya. Read them here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1BS5... Images courtesy of WILDOCEANS

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We're challenging you to identify our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - where in South Africa are we today? See your clues here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1HbT... Any guesses where this is? Image credits: Peter Chadwick via www.marineprotectedareas.org.za

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We're challenging you to identify our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - where in South Africa are we today? Find your clues here: www.facebook.com/share/p/18t2... Image credits: Peter Chadwick and Steve Benjamin via www.marineprotectedareas.org.za

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

On World Albatross Day meet the wandering albatross – one of the largest flying birds on Earth. These seabirds breed on the Prince Edward Islands which play host to over 40% of the global wandering albatross population. Images: Chris Oosthuizen Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1afs...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today is World Sea Turtle Day, and we’re challenging you to identify this turtle found in Sodwana Bay, iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area (MPA) 🐢 Find your clues here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1BdY... Image credits: Marc Thoresson

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Another significant day for Ocean Impact - World Ocean Day. Today we're being challenged to reimagine our relationship with the ocean as it is the life-support system that connects us all. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/14iZ...

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We're challenging you to identify our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - where in South Africa are we today? See your clues here: m.facebook.com/story.php?st... Image credits: Peter Chadwick via www.marineprotectedareas.org.za

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Today is World Reef Day! 🪸 Today, we celebrate as South Africa is home to some of the southernmost coral reefs in the world, found mainly along the northern coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1G1j... Image: Sodwana, iSimangaliso Wetland Park Image credit: Marc Thoresson

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

A legal challenge concerning offshore seismic surveys along SA’s WC and NC coastline has reached a juncture, as parties in the case have submitted their documents in the WC High Court. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1J1x... Images: The Green Connection

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We're challenging you to identify our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - where in South Africa are we today? See your clues here: www.facebook.com/share/p/18h1... Image credits: Peter Chadwick via www.marineprotectedareas.org.za

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Since the escalation of geopolitical conflicts in recent years and broader instability across key maritime regions, global shipping traffic has shifted, increasing the threat of whale-ship strikes. Read more here: web.facebook.com/share/p/18iE... Image credit: Kurt Arrigo | Ocean Image Bank

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Whale season is around the corner 🐋 From mid-year through spring, southern right whales gather in our sheltered bays, while humpback whales trace migration routes along the southern African coastline. Read more here: web.facebook.com/share/p/1D4b... Image credit: Michele Roux | Ocean Image Bank

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We're challenging you to identify our Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - where in South Africa are we today? See your clues here: web.facebook.com/share/p/17ju... Image credits: Peter Chadwick via www.marineprotectedareas.org.za

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

A recent study on South Africa’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) reinforces something we’ve spoken about before: Ocean protection is not just about how much ocean is protected, but how well it is protected. Read the full paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Image credit: Mark van Coller

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Opinion: Quality Over Quantity - Why the 10% Ocean Milestone is Just a Start, by Johnny Briggs Read more here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/qualit... Image credit: Stefan Andrews | Ocean Image Bank

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

NEWS: West African countries are taking a major step forward in ocean conservation 🌊 Read more here: news.mongabay.com/.../with-hig... Image credit: Dani Escayola / Ocean Image Bank

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

As of April 2026, 86 countries have ratified the High Seas Treaty, while 145 countries have signed it. Ratification is the formal process by which a country officially agrees to be legally bound by a treaty. Read more here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1VQQ... Image: Kurt Arrigo / Ocean Image Bank

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The High Seas Treaty: Where Are We Now? A legal framework is now in place, and the focus shifts to implementation - keep following for updates and head over to highseasalliance.org for more info. Read more here: web.facebook.com/share/p/1GAL... Image credit: Hannes Klostermann / Ocean Image Bank

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We are facing a climate and biodiversity crisis that is already reshaping our ocean. As waters warm and acidify, ecosystems in the High Seas are coming under increasing pressure from human activities. Read more here: highseasalliance.org Image Credit: Vincent Kneefel / Ocean Image Bank

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Ocean Impact @oceanimpactsa.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

NEWS: Today and tomorrow, the Western Cape High Court will hear more on a case challenging the environmental authorisation granted to TotalEnergies for oil and gas exploration. The Green Connection is streaming the hearings live on their YouTube Channel from 10am: www.youtube.com/@thegreencon...

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