🌊 NEW: "Threats to Our Ocean Heritage: Deep Sea Mining" - first book examining cultural risks of deep seabed mining. Indigenous voices, archaeologists & legal experts reveal what's at stake beneath the waves. Grateful to @lrfheritage.bsky.social for supporting this critical work. bit.ly/4pHGEj9

🚨 Lighthouses aren’t just aesthetic—they’re archives. Weathered, remote, defiant. These coastal towers hold stories we can’t afford to lose. New post highlights the lighthouses of ME: oceanfdn.org/the-lighthou... #UnderwaterCulturalHeritage #OpenLighthouseDay #MaritimeHeritage

Today, we're celebrating 53 years of passionate, determined work to protect our blue planet. And this year is extra special, because we’re celebrating another incredible milestone: 40 years of the #InternationalCoastalCleanup! 🌊🚮🏖️ Join us to #SeaTheChange: SeaTheChange.org

Join the World Resources Institute on September 9th, for insights from the latest Ocean Panel-commissioned Blue Paper ‘The Future of the Workforce in a Sustainable Ocean Economy’, which examines employment potential in realising a sustainable ocean economy. Register now: https://loom.ly/O29JidQ

Learn more about Lloyd's Register Foundation's new international #funding opportunity! Join our #webinar on 3rd September 2025, where potential applicants can learn more about our new Maritime Connected call, eligibility criteria, and application process. Register now: https://loom.ly/-1YvUrw

The 40th International Coastal Cleanup season is here! 🌊⏳🏖️ We're stoked to celebrate 40 years of impact with ocean lovers around the world. Dive in to learn all the ways you can get involved and #SeaTheChange! 🚮 🔗 seathechange.org

Couldn't be more excited to join the Coastal Ocean Environment Summer School in Nigeria and Ghana this week! Today, we're celebrating the 10th year, and we kick off project groups in earnest tomorrow-- I'm supporting the biogeochemistry team! #COESSING25 @oceanfdn.bsky.social

It’s day 4 of the UN Ocean Conference, and this morning we launched the ‘Malta Manifesto’ - an urgent call to prevent catastrophic damage to coastal communities and marine life caused by polluting war wrecks. Published by Project Tangaroa. Read the full Manifesto now: loom.ly/8eqlabY

@dcdoxfest presents the DC premiere of HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE 🌊 As deep-sea mining looms, biologists are in a race against time to discover and name the abyss's hidden species – Earth's last wilderness. Sunday 6/15 @ 5:45 PM @ Regal Gallery Place dcdoxfest.com/films/how-de... #DeepSeaMining

We think about the ocean every day—its ecosystems, its people, its memory. Today, more people are listening. Let’s talk about science that includes everyone, economies that sustain, and the need to protect both marine life and coastal communities. #WorldOceanDay #WorldOceansDay

Can't make it to Nice, but want to be part of the conversation? Grab your ☕ or tea & join us June 12th the 'Malta Manifesto' hosted by @lr-foundation.bsky.social. 12 June, 8.30am CEST/7.30am BST/6.30am UTC Register here: bit.ly/Malta-Manife... #PPW #UnderwaterHeritage #UNOC3 #WorldOceanMonth

We’ve set sail on a month of action—World Ocean Month has begun! The latest edition of our newsletter is now live, featuring stories of gratitude, impactful initiatives, and ways we can protect our shared ocean. mailchi.mp/oceanfdn/wor... #WorldOceanMonth #UNOC3 #AnOceanOfGratitude

"This upper band of water is where microscopic plant-like organisms called phytoplankton photosynthesise. The organisms underpin virtually all marine food webs and generate nearly half the planet’s oxygen." #OceanScience #OceanConservation www.theguardian.com/environment/...

TOF president, Mark J. Spalding, is speaking at the Breathing with the Ocean conference, the opening event for Fundação Luso-Americana's (FLAD) 40th anniversary, in Lisbon today. He will speak on Ocean Science Diplomacy, the Blue Economy, and Ocean Heritage. #Portugal #OceanScienceDiplomacy

Mark J. Spalding, TOF president, shares his thoughts on #AnOceanOfGratitude. Join him and others by sharing your story of gratitude using #AnOceanOfGratitude or email us at [email protected] to help us highlight our collective appreciation for the ocean & all it does for us. bit.ly/AnOceanOfGra...

💙 We have an #AnOceanOfGratitude for all of the amazing sea creatures, big and small, that astound us and give a us a bubbly giggle of delight—like the octopus.🐙 Protect coral reefs! oceanfdn.org/initiatives/... #Octopus #CoralReefs #EndangeredSpecies #BlueResilience #TheOceanFoundation

Love a lobster conga line? 🦞 We do too. But ocean acidification is crashing the party. As the ocean absorbs more CO₂, its pH drops — making it harder for Caribbean lobsters and other crustaceans to build strong shells.🌊 oceanfdn.org/ocean-acidif... #OceanAcidification #AnOceanOfGratitude #EquiSea

The latest #OceanPanel Blue Paper explores ‘The Future of the Workforce in a Sustainable Ocean Economy’. By 2050, the #SustainableOceanEconomy could create up to 51 million new jobs, enhancing livelihoods while protecting people & planet. Learn more : oceanpanel.org/publication/... #BlueEconomy

"After living for nearly 100 years on this planet, I now understand the most important place on earth is NOT on land, but at sea. “If we save the sea, we save our world." - David Attenborough #Ocean #MarineConservation #AnOceanOfGratitude youtu.be/v5J7aP2FYH4?...

As the #DeepSeaMining debate gets momentum, it’s crucial to understand the many risks involved. Don't miss the award-winning film "Defend The Deep" - a stunning documentary film about the dangers from deep-sea mining. 🎞️ Watch the film now! @oceanfdn.bsky.social

Your stories, art, and memories are pouring in, and we’re feeling it: #AnOceanOfGratitude. As Ocean Month approaches, keep it coming: 📷 a photo 📝 a memory 🎨 a creation 💬 a few words Tag #AnOceanOfGratitude or email us at [email protected] to be featured. Let’s flood the feed with ocean love. 🌍💧

🌊 Ocean conservation isn’t just about ecosystems—it’s about people. Mark J. Spalding, TOF President, breaks down why a fair, sustainable blue economy starts with local leadership and access for coastal communities. 🔗 sustainability-leaders.com/mark-j-spalding #BlueEconomy #AnOceanOfGratitude

Trump’s executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining defies global law and dodges oversight. It threatens ancient ecosystems, stirs toxic plumes, and may worsen climate change. With global opposition growing, this reckless move puts profit over planet. #ProtectOurOceans #NoDeepSeaMining

🌊 The ocean gives us so much—calm, awe, breath. This #EarthDay, share your gratitude for what the ocean means to you. Write, share a photo, or reflect in your own way. Use #AnOceanOfGratitude or send to [email protected] #OceanLove #GratitudeInMotion #ProtectWhatYouLove

🌊 15 years after Deepwater Horizon, the risk is still real. A recent North Sea tanker collision reminds us that the work isn’t done. At TOF, we're using past lessons to push for a safer future for our seas. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4imD891 #DeepwaterHorizon #OceanConservation #ProtectOurOceans #BPSpill

A proposed rule change could remove protections for vital habitats that endangered marine species like whales and sea turtles depend on. 🐋🌊 Without safe nesting beaches, feeding areas, and coastal ecosystems, these species face even greater threats. #EndangeredSpecies #Conservation #ProtectHabitats

"A molecule of carbon dioxide does not recognize political debates over international climate agreements. It will, however, contribute to climate change because of the fundamental physics governing the carbon–oxygen double bond." #StandUpForScience #ClimateChange pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

#WorldHealthDay2025 urges govts & health community to end preventable maternal & newborn deaths, & prioritize women’s long-term health. The #ocean provides protein for #women worldwide, but heavy metals & microplastics in seafood harm pregnant women. #Microplastics #HopefulFutures #HealthForAll

In a heartfelt essay for @sevenseas-media.bsky.social travel magazine, Mark J. Spalding reflects on four decades of building global trust through ocean conservation—now shaken by abrupt political changes. #Ocean #OceanViews #ForeignPolicy #InternationalAffairs #EarthMonth

🧐 When and what really caused the sargassum blooms in the Caribbean, Florida and Mexico? #Sargassum #Mexico #GulfCoast #CaribbeanSea www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

The OECD report underscores the economic stakes in keeping our ocean healthy and thriving. #BlueEconomy #ClimateChange #Oceans #Fisheries #Trade “If considered a country, the ocean economy would be the world’s fifth-largest economy in 2019.”

🔬 #TBT July 2024, when our EquiSea team was at the University of Ghana for a hands on workshop with local experts and stakeholders for the Building CapacIty in Ocean AcidificaTion MoniToring in the Gulf of GuineA (BIOTTA) project. #OceanAcidification #Ghana #EquiSea

Our planet is using every tool in its toolbox to fight climate change, but it is overwhelmed. Combatting climate change requires sacrifices from all of us to ensure we have a healthy planet. #ClimateChange #BlueResilience #OceanAcidification #Ocean www.bbc.com/future/artic...

🌱TOF's Blue Resilience Initiative has been hard at work on the largest mangrove restoration project in the U.S. at Jobos Bay, PR. This incredible project highlights nature’s resilience, powered by the dedication of local workers. #Mangroves #BlueResilience #WetlandConservation bit.ly/4iKkSHv

🤔 Did you know there are more than 8,500 potentially polluting wrecks (PPW) from WWII around the world? TOF president gives a deep dive on his recent visit to Malta to host a series of workshops on PPW data collection and plans to mitigate their risks. #WWII #Shipwrecks Blog: bit.ly/4iXpoCl

Last month ranked as the third warmest February globally. From record Arctic heat to floods and droughts in different corners of the world, these maps show how the month unfolded. Read more: www.climate.gov/news-feature...

The smallest amongst us are doing some of the heaviest lifting, but ocean acidity threatens these essential workers. #ClimateChange #OceanAcidification #Phytoplankton #AwesomeCreatures

New research indicates Elkhorn coral, which are critical to coastal ecosystems, have a higher probability of survival when outplanted in shallow, low-nutrient waters and high velocity currents. Learn more: www.climate.gov/news-feature...

TOF's president, Mark J. Spalding, was a guest on Nonprofit Report for a lively discussion on climate change and the benefits of a blue economy. Watch now! #BlueEconomy #ClimateAction #Oceans #BlueResilience youtu.be/XSHIJU7dRxw?...

TOF President explains how the judge's decision on federal funding freeze doesn't apply to TOF's int'l programs and other foreign aid. oceanfdn.org/tof-presiden...

Friday, all federal funding for TOF's int'l programs was suspended. We are currently working in remote island nations to protect vital marine ecosystems & need your immediate support to continue this critical work. bit.ly/40vaMCJ #OceanConservation #MarineScience #ClimateAction #SaveOurOceans