Superpollutants are responsible for 45% of global warming to date, wreaking havoc on the planet & our health. Meet Methane, Tropospheric Ozone, and Black Carbon, and discover how you can do your part to stop them, smash them, and take back our planet: www.unep.org/interactives... #ClimateSummit

📺 In this video, Johan Rockström explains the key findings of the 2025 Planetary Health Check: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndPV...

Seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached – ocean acidification joins the danger zone," says PIK director Johan Rockström presenting the key findings of the Planetary Health Check 2025 today. #PlanetaryBoundaries ➡️ www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...

Nearly 300 swimmers took over the Chicago River this weekend — the first open-water race there in almost 100 years. Congratulations to all in Chicago who worked tirelessly for many years to get the river to this point. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/21/c... #ChicagoRiver #ALongSwim

📷 Fantastic milestone: 60 nations have now ratified the #HighSeasTreaty, clearing the way for it to enter into force in January. At last there is a legal framework to protect biodiversity in waters beyond the jurisdiction of any nation. Read more: apnews.com/article/high... #30x30 #BBNJ

25 years in the making, the WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has finally come into force. www.wto.org/english/news... #OceanAdvocacy #30x30

The Montreal Protocol has successfully eliminated 99% of ozone-depleting substances. But how do we ensure the ozone layer keeps healing? This #WorldOzoneDay, discover how scientists track every leak with air flasks and precision instruments.: www.unep.org/news-and-sto... @unepozone.bsky.social

Dolphins bring joy to us all. On #WorldDolphinDay we should remember that bycatch, overfishing, pollution and other human influences mean many species are now endangered — some critically. 🐬💔 #OceanAdvocacy #30x30

Antarctica is losing about 136 billion tons of ice mass per year, and Greenland is losing 267 billion tons. As glaciers melt, our fresh water supplies diminish, threatening communities worldwide. We must amplify #Glaciers2025. The time to act is now.

Did you know that - 🌎There are over 117 million lakes, covering nearly 4% of land. 🚰Although most freshwater is stored in glaciers and underground, lakes contain about 90% of the world’s surface supply, making them vital sources of accessible water. #WorldLakeDay (Artwork: Arthur Heming)

Our oceans face unprecedented challenges. It's time to work to restore oceans & coasts by: 🌊 Protecting and restoring coral reefs & mangroves & other key habitats 🌊 Reducing pressure on them 🌊 #BeatPollution Join #GenerationRestoration: www.decadeonrestoration.org/types-ecosys... #WorldWaterWeek

Lakes play a key role in maintaining biodiversity, offering a habitat for countless species of fish, plants, and wildlife. But lakes are affected by overuse, pollution & climate change. On 27 August join us in marking the 1st edition of #WorldLakeDay: 🔗 www.un.org/en/observanc...

“Purpose will get you in the water, but it won’t keep you in the water.” Lewis shared this story, and more, on the VoLo Climate Correction podcast. 🎧 Listen here: volofoundation.org/podcast/into... With thanks to the @volofoundation.bsky.social for hosting

A flotilla of swordfish, a shiver of sharks or an audience of squid... Which is your favourite? 🤩👇🐡 #didyouknow #collectivenouns #animalsofinstagram #oceananimals #names #oceanlife

It's Marine Protected Areas Day. MPAs are effective in - 🐟Safeguarding biodiversity 🪸Protecting food security 🌻Building climate resilience The world has pledged to protect 30% by 2030. Sustained pressure, ambition, and focus are critical if we’re to achieve the #30x30 goal. #MPADay

We believe that swimmers should be protectors of the sea. That’s why we’re teaming up with SwimTrek to safeguard the waters we love. 👉Read more: lewispughfoundation.org/new-partners... @lewispugh.bsky.social

Happy Shark Awareness Day from the IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group (SSG)! This year we are putting the spotlight on mobulid rays. Join us for a day of celebration and awareness-raising! Please use hashtags #SharkAwarenessDay and #mobulidrays

Today is #sharkawarenessday. Sharks are essential for biodiversity. Here’s how: 🦈 They regulate fish populations 🐟 They prevent prey species from overgrazing habitats 🌿 They protect coral reefs and seagrass beds 🌊 They keep marine food webs in balance #ForCoral

A hundred years ago, the Seine was declared too polluted to swim in. Today, it’s open again. A reminder that with investment and political will, rivers can be brought back to life. In the end, it’s a choice. www.bbc.com/news/article...

🌊 The future of our ocean depends on sharks 🦈. That’s why the GEF supported @lewispugh.bsky.social's challenging swim around Martha’s Vineyard to raise awareness for their protection. Over the past 30 years, the GEF has invested $2B in #ocean conservation worldwide. www.thegef.org/newsroom/blo...

The ocean gave birth to life, and it has been a cradle of biodiversity ever since. Types of marine organisms 🪼👇🐢 #seacreatures #oceancreatures #oceanlife #animalsofinstagram #oceanfacts

Shy like a thresher shark, misunderstood like a great white or calm and collected like a reef shark, which shark are you today? Click the screen to find out 🦈👆 #sharksofinstagram #shark #sharklover #sharklove #whichsharkareyou #sharkconservation #sharksarefriend

Humans kill ≈274,000 sharks every single day. @lewispugh.bsky.social recently completed #TheSharkSwim: a 96km odyssey around Martha’s Vineyard to challenge fear-driven perceptions of🦈. Changing the narrative one swimming stroke at a time: 🎥 shorturl.at/KpyaM 📷 @lewispughfdn.bsky.social

Instead of celebrating Jaws the movie, why not celebrate sharks — the real stars of the ocean? All profits go towards our shark advocacy. Educate, Respect, Protect. 🦈 Wear your support 🦈 #JawsAnniversary #Jaws50 #TheSharkSwim #ProtectWhatYouLove #SharkFest

Today marks 50 years since Jaws premiered. It's time to stop treating sharks as villains, says @lewispugh.bsky.social #Jaws50 #TheSharkSwim www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Nearly 50 years after Jaws, sharks still grab our attention. Most people came away afraid. Some fascinated. A few, both. Lose sharks, and we risk unraveling entire ecosystems. It’s time to change the narrative and protect them 🦈⭐️🌊 #JAWS50 #thesharkswim #OceanGuardians #30x30 #sharkfest #Jaws@50

We've just announced 3 new Shark Champions who are fighting to protect sharks around Martha’s Vineyard 🦈 🌊 Read more here 👉 lewispughfoundation.org/shark-champi...

Life depends on the ocean. Now, the ocean depends on us. Share to support #30x30! 🌊💙🐬 @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

We get to choose what kind of relationship we have with the ocean 🌊🌎🐠 One choice brings life, beauty, and resilience; the other, devastation 👇 @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

Tune in as UNEP Patron of the Oceans @lewispugh.bsky.social joins UNEP’s @ingerandersen.bsky.social at #UNOC3 to discuss the threats and the solutions to protect marine life, #BeatPlasticPollution, ocean finance, and more. 🎥Watch the conversation: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1s... #SaveOurOcean

Sharks are essential for biodiversity. Here’s how: 🦈 They regulate fish populations 🐟 They prevent prey species from overgrazing habitats 🌿 They protect coral reefs and seagrass beds 🌊 They keep marine food webs in balance @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

We must protect both. About half of Earth’s oxygen comes from the ocean 🌊🫁💙 @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

Sharks have been evolving for over 400 million years – no wonder they’re all so different! This poster shows just a few of the 500+ species of cartilaginous fish we call sharks🌊🦈👇#SharksBringLife @unbiodiversity.bsky.social

Did you know that @thegef.bsky.social is the largest funding mechanism for international collaboration on water and ocean issues? It supports nearly 200 countries working together to manage transboundary water resources. Latest Report 👇 thegef.org/newsroom/pub... #WorldOceanDay

Sharks have ruled the seas for over 400 million years! This #WorldOceanDay, join us in celebrating these ancient ecosystem engineers, essential to keeping the ocean healthy, balanced, and full of life 🌊🦈💙 #TheSharkSwim #UNOC3

Marine biodiversity is essential for the health of our oceans. 🐳 🐟 🦈 🐙 🦭 🐚 🪸 🪼 If you're in Nice on 9 June, join @lewispugh.bsky.social in the INSPIRE Area. He will be speaking at the #EUDigitalOceanPavilion during #UNOC3. Find out more here 👇 lnkd.in/di2ErFdH #WeAreTheOcean

Down rivers, into seas, and carried by ocean currents, plastic travels. #BeatPlasticPollution #WorldEnvironmentDay

#TheSharkSwim in 4 shots 🏊‍♂️📸 What's your favourite?

A powerful reminder from Sylvia Earle. #SharksBringLife, let’s protect them 🦈🌍💙

He did it! 50 years after the iconic movie Jaws was released, @lewispugh.bsky.social has completed #TheSharkSwim around the island of Martha’s Vineyard. We at @unep.org are very grateful for all Lewis does as UNEP Patron of the Oceans to champion greater conservation efforts to #SaveOurOceans.

Isn’t it extraordinary that a species as iconic as the whale shark still isn’t fully protected? 🐟👇 At the CITES COP20 this Nov, countries will vote on a proposal to upgrade oceanic white tip sharks, whale sharks, and some manta rays to Appendix I, the highest level of international protection. 1/2

The swim may be over, but the mission continues! 🦈👇🏊‍♂️ Grab your #TheSharkSwim merch and help us change the story on sharks. All profits support our work to protect sharks and the ocean ecosystems they keep in balance. 👕🛒 www.lewispugh.com/lpf-shop/

Lewis has completed #TheSharkSwim around Martha’s Vineyard! 🦈🏊‍♂️🌊 The swim was about highlighting how sharks are essential for a healthy ocean. But they are under serious threat - 275,000 are killed every day.

Today is the final day of #TheSharkSwim! Join us in cheering on Lewis Pugh from wherever you are! 🌊🏊‍♂️🦈

The finish line is in sight! I’ll complete #TheSharkSwim tomorrow (May 26th), between 10:30–11:00, at the Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse. If you’re nearby, I’d love to see you there! Thank you for your support 🏊‍♂️🙏

Lewis clocked an impressive 10.1 miles yesterday across two sessions: ☀️ Morning: Norton Rock to West Chop (6.4 mi / 10.32 km) 🌙 Evening: West Chop to Lone Rock (3.7 mi / 6.08 km) The finish line is almost in sight! 👀🏁 #TheSharkSwim

Sharks keep the ocean healthy, but only 2% of Marine Protected Areas include shark-specific protections. That’s not good enough. We need to do better. For 30x30. For sharks. For the ocean 🌊🌍🦈 📸: Anita Kainrath

Lewis Pugh is officially halfway through #TheSharkSwim 🏊‍♂️🦈👇 The last few days have been unrelenting, due to several factors: icy water, the distance, strong currents, and big waves. 8 days in. 4 days to go.

"As a lifelong surfer and conservationist, I salute Lewis Pugh's #TheSharkSwim and his #30x30 efforts. Apex species like sharks not only signal the health of our oceans, they help maintain it. When sharks are at risk, so are we." - Carlos Manuel Rodriguez

Sharks are essential for marine biodiversity. Here’s how: 🦈 They regulate fish populations 🐟 They prevent prey species from overgrazing habitats 🌿 They protect coral reefs and seagrass beds 🌊 They keep marine food webs in balance Happy #BiodiversityDay! #TheSharkSwim