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It’s great to see that California’s kelp forests are responding in such positive ways to restoration efforts. We can make even more progress with the passage in 2024 of the Ocean Life Recovery Act (AB 1407), authored by Assemblymember Dawn Addis with principal co-author State Sen. John Laird. The bill would establish recovery goals for California’s kelp forests, seagrass meadows, and native oyster beds – and support a coordinated recovery strategy. It has the backing of Monterey Bay Aquarium and The Nature Conservancy in California. https://lnkd.in/gz27_52s #MarineEcosystems #EcosystemRestoration #CaliforniaCoast #kelp #oysters #seagrass

🌿The Importance of the Central Mangrove Wetlands 🐙 🦀🐟 Did you know the Central Mangrove Wetland (CMW) is the largest intact mangrove wetland in the Caribbean? 🌎Covering about 30% of Grand Cayman, this natural wonder supports much of the Island’s biodiversity, acts as a crucial carbon sink, and is a major contributor to rainfall in the western and central parts of the island. 🌧Resident and migratory bird species find refuge and food here, making it a vital sanctuary for wildlife. Now, here's something exciting! 🚗Alternative Route 2 is not only cheaper, shorter, and safer, but it also helps preserve our beloved mangroves by avoiding the CMW. This route champions climate resilience and coastal protection, ensuring we keep our wetlands thriving and our lives surviving. 🌊 ✨ But wait, there's more! The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report is key to understanding the impacts of each proposed route. 🌱With all routes passing through flood-prone areas, it’s crucial to implement robust drainage and species conservation plans during and after construction. 🗣 Make your voice count! Let's ensure the EWA road is built to withstand storms, flooding, and rising sea levels. Together, we can protect our beautiful island and its incredible biodiversity.🍃💚 #WetlandsThriveLifeSurvives #CaymanIslands

🏝The Caribbean ranks in the top 3 of the world’s 36 Biodiversity Hotspots, but its also facing the highest extinction rates in modern history. 🤝Fauna & Flora in partnership with Re:wild has restored 30 Caribbean islands in the past 30 years, safeguarding over a dozen species from extinction. This monumental effort not only revitalizes biodiversity but also bolsters ecosystem resilience against climate change. 🌐Small Island Developing States (SIDS) – many of which are in the Caribbean – are now at the center of multiple crises, including climate change and species loss. Fauna & Flora and Re:wild staff are at #SIDS4 in Antigua where leaders have come together to plan for the sustainable development of these nations, many of which are critical areas for biodiversity. (www.fauna-flora.org/sids4) 📣Shout out to the team (Jenny Daltry, Arica Hill, Kristian Teleki) who tonight, together with the Government of Saint Lucia and our Antigua-based partner Environmental Awareness Group, will be co-hosting a SIDS4 side event showcasing inspiring stories of bringing islands back from the brink through partnership-led ecological restoration. #Conservation #Biodiversity #ClimateResilience #UnitedNations #SavingNatureTogether #SIDS #SIDS4

Exploring Nature's Harmony in Southern Ontario Embark on a journey through the intricate relationship between fire and our Southern Ontario landscapes! Historic Dance with Fire Preserving biodiversity through intentional burns, or prescribed burns (PBs), has been instrumental in shaping our region's diverse habitats. A Fiery Past in Southern Ontario Specifically in sand plains, fire has fostered unique ecosystems, from open prairies to flourishing oak savannahs. Changing Landscapes Over Time Human influence has altered the natural balance, transforming once expansive tallgrass prairies into dense forests, and unintentionally suppressing fire, posing a threat to biodiversity. The Era of Fire Suppression Driven by the need to protect property and ensure safety, active fire suppression became commonplace, inadvertently reshaping our ecosystems. Rekindling the Flames for Conservation Today, prescribed burns emulate natural cycles, breathing new life into ecosystems and aiding in the recovery of endangered species. Collaborative Conservation Proudly partnering with esteemed organizations including Natural Resource Solutions Inc., Nature Conservancy of Canada/Conservation de la nature Canada, Long Point Basin Land Trust, St. Williams Conservation Reserve, ALUS Norfolk, Canadian Wildlife Service, and Ontario Nature. #FireEcology #SouthernOntarioLandscapes #PrescribedBurns #ConservationJourney #PriorityPlace #LinkedInNatureCommunity

🐳 Are we truly listening to the distress signals from our oceans? Marine ecosystems are at a critical juncture, demanding our attention and action. When was the last time you paused to reflect on the impact of human activities on marine conservation efforts? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. Let's start a conversation that matters. https://lnkd.in/gBxtu9M2

From the cover of today's BOSTON GLOBE, read... Doomed Cranberry Bogs Get New Life in Climate Fight CHANCE helical piles are being used as foundation support for elevated walkways as part of the "green wetlands strategy". The goal is to restore native wetland ecosystems from century old cranberry agriculture.  In the weeks and months ahead, CHANCE distributor Earth Anchoring Suppliers, will be posting progress updates on this important project to battle the effects of climate change. The project involves many organizations (including but not limited to) SumCo Eco-Contracting, Mass. Division of Ecological Restoration, Nantucket Conservation Foundation and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. (Source: The Boston Globe, 3/14/24 issue, https://lnkd.in/et6bT99Z) #greenconstruction #wetlandsrestoration #trailbuilding #helicalpile #boardwalk

Preserving the wonders of wetlands If you were to choose a name for one of the world’s most important types of habitat, you would probably not choose ‘wetlands’ - these soggy, boggy environments conjure up images of the 'creature from the black lagoon'.  Wetlands are now recognized as absolutely vital. Some experts call them the “kidneys of the earth” because of their high and long-term capacity to filter pollutants from the water that flows through them. In my latest Spotlight article I take a deeper look at these wonderful natural habitats and what we can do to protect them. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d8GNAki6 #AbdulLatifJameel #Jameel #FadyJameel #JameelEnergyEnvironment #wetlands #climatechange #biodiversity #carbonreduction 

A new protected area that integrates both 🌲 land and 🌊 ocean is being explored in #NovaScotia. Mi'kmaq-led ocean conservation will be a key element of the site called Pemsik. 👉 https://ow.ly/M4WL50QVU3h #30X30 #Indigenous

Zoning and management changes to further conserve Great Sandy Marine Park’s unique habitats have come into effect today. Great Sandy Marine Park, in the Wide Bay-Burnett Region, surrounds the K’gari (Fraser Island) World Heritage Area and is an area of exceptionally high natural and cultural value that extends from Double Island Point in the south to Baffle Creek in the north. The changes are a boon for biodiversity, with 28.5 per cent of Great Sandy Marine Park now falling within highly protected green and yellow zones. Changes include: 🐟 Increasing the marine park's green zones (where fishing and netting are not permitted) from 3.9 per cent to 12.8 per cent, protecting iconic species that call this habitat home. 🦈 Increasing designated Go-Slow areas to better protect threatened marine species such as turtles, dugongs, shorebirds and grey nurse sharks. 🐠 Removing commercial large mesh gill and ring netting from the yellow conservation park zones within Baffle Creek, Elliott River, Burrum River system, the Great Sandy Strait and Tin Can Inlet. Financial assistance is available for the commercial fishing sector directly impacted by the re-zoning. For more, see https://buff.ly/3wIDPrz #GreatSandyNP #30by2030 #Saved #MarineParks #Conservation

The ocean is a large carbon sink, and huge volumes of carbon are stored at the interchange between land and sea – on the coast. Coastal wetland ecosystems like salt marshes, mangroves, and seagrasses absorb carbon dioxide from the air and store it as carbon in soil and underwater sediment. In the long term, these blue carbon ecosystems can store up to five times as much carbon as tropical forests. To offset part (10%) of our emissions last year, we have funded removing 6 tCO2e via the Blue Carbon ecosystem via Ecologi https://lnkd.in/e45Cend4