The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science is a common framework to deliver the science we need for the ocean we want by 2030. 🌊 Join us with #OceanDecade
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📢🇧🇷 The 2027 Ocean Decade will take place on 7-9 April 2027 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!
Co-organised by @IocUnesco @gov_mcti @Prefeitura_Rio, #OceanDecade27 will bring together up to 2,000 participants for three days of dialogue, partnership, and action: ow.ly/PHal50X7MoR
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🌐 This month's Ocean Decade Data Spotlight highlights a new paper exploring how marine spatial data infrastructures and open science can work together to strengthen ocean knowledge systems.
Read it here: ow.ly/EhTX5102mKM
#OceanDecade #OceanData
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How to strengthen the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas?
In Cabo Verde, BLUE CONNECT – an #OceanDecade Project – equips local MPA managers with a robust toolkit to bridge the gap between global environmental ambitions and on-site enforcement: ow.ly/Y70t51027PJ
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What's it like to be on an oceanographic expedition in the Mediterranean Sea?
Endorsed by the #OceanDecade, the short documentary ITINERIS' EYES follows scientists aboard the RV Gaia Blu for a 21-day expedition.
Watch it now on Youtube ⤵ youtube.com/watch?v=M3bmRKoJ…
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Be part of the 2027 #OceanDecade Conference in Rio de Janeiro: calls for proposals are open for Individual Sessions within Pre-Conference Special Events and Side Events during the main Conference!
🗓️ DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit proposals by 22 November.
🔗 ow.ly/VZfK50ZYyGq
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🔵 How to turn ideas into impact for the ocean?
Discover six endorsed #OceanDecade Actions in the Tropical Americas and the Caribbean region that combine science, creativity, technology, community engagement, and innovation to strengthen ocean resilience: ow.ly/nLL25101nzW
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🔵 OPEN NOW: The Call for Decade Actions 12/2026 seeks partners and initiatives who can help enable diverse participation at the 2027 Ocean Decade Conference through financial or in-kind travel support.
Find more info here: ow.ly/mAc65101f6y
#OceanDecade27
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🤝 Powered by OBIS of @IocUnesco, supported by @minderoo and @wilderlabnz and endorsed by the @UNOceanDecade, this project connects marine sites, local teams, citizens and experts in a shared effort to amplify marine life observations.
Discover more: ioc.unesco.org/en/articles/e…
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Africa is home to thriving ocean life, but much of it has yet to be formally documented.
See how @IocUnesco Africa, the Ocean Decade Capacity Development Facility and partners empower ocean practitioners across Africa to monitor marine life through eDNA: ow.ly/wSre5100X2V
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Happy Monday! This week’s #OceanDecade highlights:
🦭 OceanSpeak: ow.ly/sB9a5100prN
🌊 Lost at Sea: Existence Amidst Extinction: ow.ly/pTbT5100prQ
🐧 Antarctica Domain One: Film Campaign for Marine Protection: ow.ly/wb0l5100prR
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#SundaySpecies: Meet the swimming Sea Cucumber that catches carbon 🌊
@MBARI_News found that the Pelagothuria natatrix swims through the midwater collecting organic matter, intercepting carbon before it reaches the seafloor: ow.ly/10va5100o44
📷 NOAA Ocean Exploration
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🎙️ New podcast alert for Italian speakers!
Across 6 episodes, "Scienziati da Mare", endorsed by the #OceanDecade, tells the full story of an oceanographic expedition in the Mediterranean Sea.
🔗 Listen now: ow.ly/wpWw51008KQ
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Following two expeditions, the Statsraad Lehmkuhl is preparing One Ocean Expedition 2028–2030, continuing its role as a floating ambassador for the #OceanDecade!
⛵ Two years
📍 30 ports
🌏 Seven continents
More info & partnership opportunities here: ow.ly/ZU4651004BX
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🔵 How can collective action advance sustainable ocean economies that benefit people and ocean?
Help shape the Ocean Decade Solution Blueprint on Ocean Economies!
📩 Take the survey: ow.ly/IVeC50ZZZaF
🔗 Learn more about #OceanDecade Solutions: ow.ly/s6hb50ZZZaE
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Join us for the first webinar of our series exploring the role of #OceanScience in informing global policy!
🔵The Ocean Decade & the Road to Rio 2027: A Shared Mission to Advance Ocean Science Globally & Regionally
🗓️29 October, 3.30-5pm UTC+1
🔗Register: ow.ly/Ku1O50ZZKM5
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In the lead up to #OceanDecade27, this webinar series will bring together global experts to explore:
👉How ocean science helps shape the global policy agenda
👉How we can build a lasting #OceanDecade legacy
Find more information and register here ⤵️ oceandecade.org/news/new-oce…
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🔵 OPEN NOW: The Call for Decade Actions 12/2026 invites the global ocean community to submit initiatives to be endorsed by the #OceanDecade!
Join the world's largest coordinated ocean science network.
Find all the information you need to apply here: ow.ly/QJnE50ZZCGH
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This Call seeks initiatives that:
✔️ Offer financial or in-kind travel support for the 2027 Ocean Decade Conference (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 7-9 April)
✔️ Address priority needs from the Barcelona Statement
✔️ Strengthen existing Decade Actions and coordination structures
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Any questions?
🔗 Read the Guidance Note: ow.ly/QJnE50ZZCGH
🖥️ Join one of our virtual Q&A sessions:
4 November 2026 – 16:30 to 17:30 (UTC): ow.ly/1veX50ZZCGE
5 November 2026 – 11:30 to 12:30 (UTC): ow.ly/AZpU50ZZCGC
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🌟 Meet the winners of the OceanLove Innovation Award 2026!
Endorsed by the #OceanDecade, the award aims to encourage creative minds worldwide to submit their ideas for new products, tools, campaigns or initiatives for ocean conservation: ow.ly/lRRH50ZZfS1
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Calling the global ocean community! There are currently 43 training and funding opportunities on Ocean Connector, the #OceanDecade capacity development platform, including:
✅Training
✅Funding
✅Workshops & seminars
✅Research
✅& more!
Find them here: ow.ly/sPzv50ZZc6M
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