🌊The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) team wrapped up a productive week in Ghana with a National Workshop in Accra, bringing together stakeholders to validate the draft #MarineProtectedArea Implementation Roadmap 🧵 #BluePlanetFund @cefasgovuk.bsky.social

Celebrating 50 years of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme! 🎉 Join us for a day of butterfly talks, workshops and a celebration of volunteer citizen science. Book your free place 👉 buff.ly/tsGqc4S 📸: Iain H Leach #UKBMS50

🌊New advice on the revised Effective Deterrence Ranges (EDRs) for noise management in Harbour Porpoise Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) published bit.ly/4nzwCia

Business leaders unite on nature's economic risks Read our latest blog from Steve Wilkinson, JNCC's Director of Ecosystems Evidence and Advice👉https://bit.ly/4ng8eCK

🌊 The #OceanCountryPartnershipProgramme (OCPP) team has been in Ghana supporting the development of a national Roadmap for Marine Protected Area (MPA) implementation ahead of the proposed gazettement of Ghana’s first MPA 🧵 @cefasgovuk.bsky.social

Part two of our Guillemot focus! Some of their features can be challenging to see when they’re densely packed on ledges of sea cliffs, so here’s a closer look at some adaptations, biometrics, and plumage quirks! #seabirds #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

📣 Yesterday, business, NGOs, academia & government came together to discuss a highly anticipated report on business and biodiversity This was the first in an ambitious programme of events, leading up to a global biodiversity summit to be held in the UK next year #IPBES12 🧵

Species Focus: The Guillemot - Noisy yet agile, they are a staple of many cliff faces around the UK and Ireland during the breeding season! More to come in the week on these splendid seabirds... #seabirds #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

🥈We're pleased that we have been awarded a Silver Standard in the Talent Inclusion & Diversity Evaluation (TIDE) from @enei.bsky.social bit.ly/47FowjC This evaluated our DEI approach and practices across eight categories and we look forward to progressing our TIDE standard to gold 💪🥇

🚢 The #ProcBe work has continued around the Small Isles, Scotland with our team working on CalMac ferries between Rum, Canna, Muck and Eigg, collecting flight height data on Manx shearwaters 🧵 #Ornithology #OffshoreWind

(1/) Gadwall is another duck species that has been introduced to the UK. This mainly occurred during the 1850s. It has increased markedly across the UK recently, by 217% between 1995–2023. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology #CitizenScience

Varied plumages makes identifying gulls tricky! This graphic identifies key features to look for on some of our common species. More tips on small gull identification can be found in the latest SMP news: www.bto.org/smp-news #seabirds #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

📣 The UK Government announced in June that the UK will host the 12th IPBES Plenary (#IPBES12) in Manchester from 3-8 February 2026.

Air pollution doesn’t just harm our 🫁 lungs - it harms our landscapes. Sensitive habitats and species like lichens and wildflowers are disappearing. Let’s #InvestInCleanAir for nature’s sake 🧵 #CleanAirDay #BlueSkies

Bird conservation is only going to work if these species have healthy habitats to live in. Can citizen scientists help gather vital information on habitat condition? This new study investigates➡️ www.bto.org/citizen-science-habitat-monitoring #Ornithology #citsci @ukceh.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social

Its week 23 of the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme! September is here and we're into the last month of the survey. Some summer species may no longer be on the wing, but as we're having a bumper year, keep an eye out for second (or even third) broods of some species.

Last chance to apply! 📢 We're looking for a Seabird Monitoring Programme Organiser. For the full job role and to apply visit www.bto.org/jobs Deadline for applications is Monday 8 September. #Ornithology @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

Here is the answer to last week’s Commic Tern Quiz! Let us know how you did in the comments and get out spotting these aerial acrobats before they’re gone until next year! #Seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

📢#JobOpportunity #WeAreSeeking a Finance & Procurement Manager bit.ly/JNCCjob202542 to help deliver procurement & contracting services. Closing date is Wednesday 17 September 2025 #Finance #Procurement

🔍 Help us improve GB Red Listing! If you use the GB Red List data on our webpage, we’d love your feedback. 📋 Take a short survey to help us enhance how we share this vital information: 👉 jncc.gov.uk/our-work/red... 🗓️ Survey closes 10 October 2025

🌊The Scottish Government is currently consulting on a draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan. Informal drop-in events are being held across Scotland, where you can learn about the plan, and marine and coastal restoration in Scotland. Details below 👇 #Marine #Coastal #Scotland

Common & Arctic Terns are migrating south through the UK and Ireland right now! They are often lumped together as ‘Commic’ Terns. Use this graphic and tell us who’s who! Answer coming next Monday! #Seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social

NEXT WEEK - "The Effects of Climate Change on Scottish Deep Seas - A Story Map and Policy Brief" will be an open session with @kristinakbeck.bsky.social (@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social)‬ + Daniëlle de Jonge (@jncc.bsky.social) from the Deep Sea Forum 🪸Sign up: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bcb2f7...

If you haven’t already done so, please submit your 2025 BBS and WBBS data to us by the end of this weekend. The deadline to submit your data is 31 August, which is this Sunday! @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology #CitizenScience

📢#JobOpportunity. #WeAreSeeking a Resourcing Adviser bit.ly/JNCCjob202543 an exciting opportunity to help implement our new People Strategy. We’re looking for an experienced & proactive recruiter to help shape & modernise our recruitment approach. Closing date is 7 Sept 2025 #HumanResources

🚨 We’re hiring! Join JNCC as our Science & Policy Liaison Officer for Wales 🌿 Work with Welsh Gov & ‪@natreswales.bsky.social‬ to shape nature policy with science at its heart 💚 Apply now 👉 bit.ly/JNCCjob-202539 Applications close 31 August 2025 #ConservationCareers #PolicyAndScience

(1/) New theme alert! For the next few Wednesdays, we will be sharing BBS trends for some of our most familiar wetland birds. We start with Canada Goose, which increased by 129% across the UK between 1995 and 2023. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology

Not Just Another Layer: Rethinking #LandUse from the Ground Up ⬆️ With growing pressure on land – from housing to food to nature – it’s vital we strike a balance across the many services land delivers🏡🌾🌳 Find out more in our latest blog 👇 bit.ly/JNCCblog-Not... 🧵

🌊 Turn science into impact for UK seas 🌊 We're hiring a Marine Monitoring Manager! Lead strategy, research & innovation in UK offshore biodiversity, HPMAs & marine DNA. Make a difference in marine policy & conservation. Apply by 28 Sept 👉 bit.ly/JNCC-Job-202... #MarineJobs #ConservationCareers

⛴️ The #ProcBe work continued in south Wales with our team working on the Stena Line UK & Ireland ferry between Fishguard and Rosslare, collecting flight height data on Manx shearwaters. 🎉 The team had great success using the laser rangefinder to collect flight height data 🧵

New report reviews whether current data collection on hunting bags can reliably determine whether shooting of legally-huntable waterbird species is sustainable in the UK bit.ly/45gaCkT This evidence will support the UK's obligation towards African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA)

🌊 New IUCN Report "Establishing #MarineProtectedAreas in a Changing Climate" offers vital guidance for designing climate-resilient MPA networks across local, national & transboundary scales 🧵 Dive into the full report 👇 mpabioclimate.org/latest-wcpa-... 📸 NOAA/Robert Schwemmer

Check out the newly published Arctic Indicators paper ⬇️ which uses WeBS and GSMP data!

New month, new butterflies and moths to look out for in your gardens and local green spaces! 🦋🌻 See how many you can spot in the #BigButterflyCount, which runs until 10 August 👉 buff.ly/4pAZzyX

This #MPADay, we're reminded that every wave carries the promise of a sustainable future💙 MPAs give our planet breathing space – storing carbon, supporting biodiversity, securing livelihoods Discover our role in #MarineConservation over the past 10 years & the value of MPAs 👉 bit.ly/JNCC-Interna...

(1/) This is a reminder to please submit your BBS and WBBS data by 31 August at the latest! This deadline is in place to ensure that your Regional Organiser and the BBS Team at BTO HQ have enough time to verify your data. @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspbscience.bsky.social #Ornithology

The latest JNCC newsletter features a wide range of research and conservation, and thanks for including PoMS - great to partner with JNCC and be part of #TogetherForNature @ukceh.bsky.social

🚨Latest edition of our e-newsletter out now! bit.ly/JNCC-NN-July... In this issue: 💚 New partnership for climate & nature 🧪 The mobile lab helping rural communities 🐝 Pollinators & the power of plants Sign-up to hear about our work 👉 bit.ly/JNCC-NN-SignUp #TogetherForNature

📢Job alert! We’re looking for the next Seabird Monitoring Programme Organiser to join the BTO Surveys Team!🔭📈 ℹ️ For more information and to apply: www.bto.org/jobs 🗓️ Deadline for applications: 8th Sept 2025. #seabirds #citizenscience @btobirds.bsky.social, @jncc.bsky.social, @rspb.bsky.social

Last week's 'Conserving Tomorrow: Biodiversity of the UK Overseas Territories' event brought together conservation practitioners & representatives from across the UK Overseas Territories global network at JNCC's Peterborough offices 🧵 #TogetherForNature

Latest Cormorant indices released for England The Cormorant population in England increased since monitoring began in the late 1980s. However, the latest results suggest a recent levelling off jncc.gov.uk/our-work/cor...

The #ProcBe field season is well underway! @jncc.bsky.social have sent a team to the Isles of Scilly to collect flight height data on European Storm Petrels using laser rangefinders, where we have been welcomed on board the Sapphire with @scillypelagics.bsky.social 📸©Bryony Baker & Orea Anderson

📢 #JobOpportunity #WeAreSeeking to appoint a Head of Finance & Planning bit.ly/JNCCjob202536 You will have a pivotal role that supports the financial planning, management, reporting, control & procurement functions across JNCC. Closing date is Sunday 10 August 2025 #Finance #Planning

🧪 🔬 Mobile laboratory launched to bring #Pollution testing to remote communities 🧪 🔬 The Environmental Pollution Programme (EPP) partners, the Institute of Natural Resources, have launched a state-of-the-art 4x4 mobile laboratory, designed to support South Africa’s remote communities 🧵

🌊⚓ Exciting Day in Aberdeen! ⚓🌊 The 2025 Tall Ships Races has arrived in Aberdeen for the spectacular Festival of the Sea! 🚢🎉 Colleagues at our Aberdeen Office are in a prime position, overlooking the harbour, to see them come in! 👀🌍 www.tallshipsaberdeen.com #TallShipsAberdeen #FestivalOfTheSea

We were delighted that our Chief Scientist Dave Stone was invited to take part in a Parliamentary Roundtable exploring the latest science on climate & nature. The roundtable was chaired by @evoswami.bsky.social Defra Chief Scientific Adviser & hosted by Minister @marycreagh.bsky.social

📢#WeAreSeeking a Senior International Biodiversity Adviser bit.ly/JNCCjob202532 to lead on delivery of advice to Defra on the Convention on Biological Diversity & facilitate the UK’s obligations under the Global Biodiversity Framework. Closing date is 17 August 2025 #Biodiversity

Celebrating excellence in #WildlifeProtection! Congrats to JNCC's Alison Littlewood & Nichola Burnett on receiving prestigious #CITES recognition 🐾🌿 With over 40,900 species under its protection, CITES plays a crucial role in safeguarding biodiversity across the globe. jncc.gov.uk/news/jncc-ex...

📢A new scientific partnership for climate and nature #ClimateChange & #BiodiversityLoss are among the greatest challenges of our time. This is why JNCC & @thecccuk.bsky.social are committing to working more closely together to help tackle these intertwined crises 👉https://bit.ly/4eNHwxR