Strategic communications and #OceanLiteracy put people at the 💙 of solutions for ocean health. The Ocean and Society Survey, led by @colcoalition.ca and co-authored by Comms INC, provides new insights and tools to mobilise ocean action globally and to guide more effective, impactful communication.

𝘖𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘱 Sept edition out now! Each month, Communications INC reviews the latest peer-reviewed research across key ocean topics to make ocean science accessible, relevant, and useful for communicators. https://www.oceanprotect.org/2025/10/11/ocean-science-roundup-septembe-2025/

🐙 Happy #WorldOctopusDay! Spotlight on Octavia, the #HighSeasTreaty mascot, an example proving that creative communications (and a bit of crochet) can help turn global diplomacy into ocean action. Here’s to teamwork, tentacles, and Treaties that make history. @highseasalliance.bsky.social#WorldOctopusDay

Today we say farewell to Jane Goodall. Her legacy reminds us that science & story must walk hand in hand, and that hope & action are inseparable. We draw inspiration from her example and the way she showed the world that communication can spark compassion, courage, & change. 🙏 TY #JaneGoodall

🌊 Proud team moment: the #HighSeasTreaty has reached 60+ ratifications, triggering entry into force. The first legally binding agreement to protect biodiversity in the High Seas is becoming reality. Now the work continues: from 60 → global ratification. #BBNJ #OceanComms

Brazil takes the global stage. After #COP30 in Belém, Rio will host the 2027 @unoceandecade.bsky.social Conference, a key moment to track progress and shape the Decade’s legacy beyond 2030. What progress do you want to see by then? #OceanDecade #SDG14 #OceanComms

A night to remember at Kanaloa House for #OPY2025 🌊 From conservation to adventure, fine art to human connection, the breadth of ocean photography on display was extraordinary. #OceanPhotography #OceanComms @oceanographicmag.bsky.social

New guide: Monitoring and Evaluation for Effective Ocean Communication M&E helps ocean communicators understand impact, improve strategy & show what’s working. But it can be difficult to know where to start. This new practical resource is here to help: communicationsinc.co.uk/ocean_isu_bl...

✍️ #UNGA78 saw the #HighSeasTreaty open for signatures & @highseasalliance.bsky.social#UNGA78#HighSeasTreatyaunched the #RaceForRatification. With 60+ ratifications in sight, will #UNGA80 be the milestone moment? https://communicationsinc.co.uk/case_studies/launching-the-race-for-ratification-of-the-high-seas-treaty/

Why is communication important for ocean science? Marine experts & scientists explain the crucial role of accurate wording and knowledge sharing to the general public to transmit the message. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkwtNU1CwPQ @joachimclaudet.bsky.social @drmtaylor.bsky.social

Don't miss our upcoming webinar as part of the 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 in collaboration with the @colcoalition.ca Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #OceanComms #OceanISU

At #CITESCoP20, governments will consider giving whale sharks the highest level of protection.🦈 A potential milestone, but global protections for sharks & rays still have gaps. sharkleague.org/2023/11/09/n... #SharkLeague @ecologyaction.bsky.social #RFMOs #WhaleSharkDay

When we shift from awareness to understanding, we are more likely to see the ocean as part of our everyday lives and to act on that connection.  #COLC #Oceanliteracy #oceanscience #oceaneducation #oceanclimateaction #blueschoolscanada

For over 20 years, the passionate team at @commsinc.bsky.social has been driving impact for ocean conservation, creating strategic campaigns that deliver real change. 🌊 Our core values drive our work and our impact. Meet the team behind our work: communicationsinc.co.uk/who-we-are/

🐾 Happy #InternationalDogDay🐶! At @commsinc.bsky.social our four-legged companions inspire and remind us of our mission to protect all life on this planet, especially our ocean 🌊 Here's to our dogs helping us reach new milestones in science-based communications in the past 20 years🐕💙

Want your #ClimateComms to drive action for the ocean? 🌊 Research shows messages that empower people to inspire others are more effective than raising awareness alone. Turn your audience into messengers. scienmag.com/psychologica... #OceanComms #ClimateAction #OceanClimate

🐢 The turtles are watching! Next week, at #BBNJPrepCom 2, countries are meeting to discuss the institutional set up and process of the #HighSeasTreaty. The High Seas Guardians, our little knitted sea turtles, will be in the room to remind them of what’s at stake: buff.ly/39HoDtp

New resources for ocean communicators! We’ve launched 3 practical guides on social media listening: 📊 Creating listening reports 🛠️ Choosing the right tool 🧠 Mastering search queries Plus, watch our free training webinar. Explore here 👉 communicationsinc.co.uk/ocean_isu_bl... #OceanComms

At #UNOC3 in Nice🇫🇷, we convened a roundtable on "Accelerating Ocean Action: The Power of Strategic Communication". The summary report is now live with key insights on reframing comms as infrastructure, designing for feedback & more. #OceanComms #OISU communicationsinc.co.uk/ocean_isu_bl...

UN negotiations in Geneva on a global plastics treaty failed to move forward this week, with deep divisions over production limits and chemical controls leaving the future of the process uncertain.

Once again, we're a proud partner of the Virtual Ocean Pavilion at @cop30brazil.bsky.social #COP30 - an online space to connect global audiences with ocean–climate action. ➡️ cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com @pml.ac.uk @ocean-climate.bsky.social @nature.org @deepstewardship.bsky.social

Originally published by The Naval Review. The author challenges the use of ‘seablindness’ in the sea power lexicon as negative and ineffectual, proposing instead that the RN should engage with an ‘ocean literacy’ framework. usni.org/magazines/p...

Great analysis on communication narratives on the controversial topic of #deepseamining by @pulitzercenter.org. #OceanComms

Yesterday we celebrated #WorldKrillDay! 🦐 DYK: Krill play a vital role in climate regulation. We marked the day with @antarcticasouth.bsky.social calling on leaders to #ProtectAntarctica 📸 Featuring Antarctica: The Melting Silence #OuternetLondon communicationsinc.co.uk/case_studies...

Need ocean visuals for your next campaign or class? The new Open Planet Studios Ocean Collection offers free access to stunning footage, including scenes from OCEAN with David Attenborough, to support powerful storytelling. 🌊 openplanet.org/news/ocean-c... #OceanStorytelling #OpenPlanet

🗞️ New Ocean Science Roundup is live! Head to our website to read all the latest studies on ocean and climate. Looking for more? Check out past summaries of scientific reports on a broad range of ocean topics. #OneOceanOnePlanet www.oceanprotect.org/2025/08/06/m...

As the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations resume this week, the ocean has a message: plastic pollution moves, spreads & lingers. The Message in a Bottle project used GPS-tracked replicas to show why global action can’t wait. Will Geneva #ListenToTheOcean? communicationsinc.co.uk/case_studies...

The second part of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution #INC5 starts today in Geneva. Negotiators from around the world are gathering in Geneva to work toward a #PlasticsTreaty to end plastic pollution. Watch the opening plenary live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1n...

Growing challenge in climate communication: Are we getting too used to climate change? New research from @cmu.edu, UCLA, and @princetonupress.bsky.social shows that how we present climate data shapes whether people feel concern or tune out. 📸 The Ocean Agency www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ju...

What drives or blocks people from acting for the ocean? The new global Ocean & Society Survey, proudly co-led by @commsinc.bsky.social, explores public perceptions to inform better ocean policy & comms. 📘 Full paper: doi.org/10.17645/oas... 🔎 Survey: oceanliteracyresearch.com/ocean-and-so...

🦈 During #SharkWeek, we celebrated the communicators behind the lens using photography to help audiences see sharks, and the ocean, differently. When we replace fear with beauty and facts, we create space for action. 📷 bbc.co.uk/future/artic... #OceanComms #SharkConservation

🚮 July isn’t just another month —#PlasticFreeJuly is a reminder of what’s possible. Through the #OneLess campaign, we reached 5M Londoners & helped spark a global #RefillRevolution 💧♻️ 📖 Case study: communicationsinc.co.uk/case_studies... #PlasticPollution #PlasticsTreaty #ThrowbackThursday

The deep sea supports global fisheries, climate regulation, and has a significant and irreplaceable cultural value worldwide. We join @deepseaconserve.bsky.social call for a global moratorium on deep-sea mining at #ISA30. Urge your government to stand up today: defendthedeep.org

#OceanLiteracy efforts should include process literacy (knowledge of how marine decisions are made) to ensure people can engage meaningfully in ocean governance. Without this, marine planning risks being exclusionary, inequitable, and undemocratic. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

🚮 Turning the tide on #SingleUsePlastic starts with action. We’re passionate about creating lasting change. That’s why we worked on the #OneLess campaign to help London 🇬🇧 reduce plastic waste. Curious about its impact? Dive in ➡️ communicationsinc.co.uk/case_studies... #PlasticTreaty

"Despite how it might sound, ocean literacy isn’t about reading and writing about the ocean." Our latest blog from @scotwildlife.bsky.social goes into detail on the importance of ocean literacy and what more Scotland should be doing to encourage it: www.scotlink.org/deepening-ou...

Climate misinformation is stalling #ClimateAction shifting from denial to discrediting solutions. The Special Rapporteur for human rights & climate change is calling for it to be criminalised. How are you tackling misinformation in your comms and campaign work? ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/environment/...

🚮 July isn’t just another month —#PlasticFreeJuly is a reminder of what’s possible. Through the #OneLess campaign, we reached 5M Londoners & helped spark a global #RefillRevolution 💧♻️ 📖 Case study: communicationsinc.co.uk/case_studies... #PlasticPollution #PlasticsTreaty #ThrowbackThursday

#OceanLiteracy is key to marine conservation and community engagement especially in coastal nations like Australia. Researchers at Centre for Marine Socioecology and IMAS at @utas.edu.au outline a roadmap to strengthen ocean literacy for a more sustainable future. www.utas.edu.au/about/news-a...

📉 A worrying trend: Climate posts linking to unreliable sources are getting more engagement than those from reputable outlets across most platforms. Are you seeing this too? Full study: nature.com/articles/s41...

🤖 Could AI help close the equity gap in marine policymaking? A new study, funded by the Nippon Foundation Ocean Nexus, explores how LLMs could support or undermine inclusion in ocean negotiations. Have you used AI to support ocean policy work? nature.com/articles/s44...

#OceanLiteracy is now part of global science education! New research shows that innovative methods and tech can help promote ocean sustainability across all education levels. Read the study: tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

What were the main outcomes of #UNOC3? From progress on the #HighSeasTreaty to new marine protected areas, advancing the #30x30 goal, not all was bright and shiny. More work and commitments are needed to ensure the protection of our ocean. @dialogueearth.bsky.social dialogue.earth/en/ocean/sev...

Do you want to increase the effectiveness of your #OceanCommunications? In our social media listening webinar, we guide you into the social media listening landscape & explore how social media analysis can help shape & inform your communications plans. youtube.com/watch?v=SQlg...

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As #UNOC3 draws to a close, the final days in Nice brought reflection, action, and a strong push for what comes next. Our final roundup captureing key highlights from Day 4 and Day 5. Powered by @commsinc.bsky.social #SaveOurOcean www.oceanprotect.org/2025/06/13/f...

📢 Final #UNOC3 roundup is live! Communications INC's final UNOC3 daily blog captures key highlights from the closing press conferences, and Day 4 & 5, with practical comms tips to carry forward. 🔗 linkedin.com/pulse/final-...

Momentum continues at #UNOC3, but so do the questions. Day 3 Highlights include reflections and honest moments from the conference and, as the conference reaches its end, tips for your closing messages. Powered by @commsinc.bsky.social #SaveOurOcean www.oceanprotect.org/2025/06/12/r...

🆕New from #UNOC3 From seagulls stealing breakfast to Ocean Action Panels, Day 3 captured both the mood and momentum. Catch up on social media insights, top media stories, and tips for communicators on how closing messages and key issues. www.linkedin.com/pulse/realit...

We're halfway through #UNOC3. Day 2 balanced creativity, connection, and calls for bold ocean action. What were the main event highlights and the trending themes? ➡️ More in our daily blog: www.oceanprotect.org/2025/06/11/u... Powered by @commsinc.bsky.social #SaveOurOcean