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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · 9h

"MIMO" is the result of a collaboration that fundamentally changed my career path.

Super grateful to my coauthors, @proftiffanym.bsky.social & David Bellwood, the editors at @cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social & the 4 reviewers, who's "constructive friction" has been a glowing example of peer review!

Cell Reports Sustainability @cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social · 12h

Reconciling urgency and restraint in the coral climate crisis: A philosophy of practice

Coral reef conservation is facing increasing pressure to act boldly in the face of climate-altered futures. This perspective offers five guiding principles—termed Minimum-In Minimum-Out (MIMO)—that support deliberate, ethical, and system-oriented responses. MIMO reconsiders what constitutes viable climate action and offers a responsible path between resigned inaction and technological optimism.

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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · 9h

Our aim is to open space for reflection and restraint in the critically important debate on how to support coral reefs (and the people who depend on them) in a climate-changed future.

Find the full, open access paper at the link below:
@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social

www.cell.com/cell-reports...

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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · 9h

We discuss 5 guiding principles that align long-term resilience with retreat from overengineering, while embracing natural dynamics, bioethics, and novel systems.

@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.cr...
www.cell.com/cell-reports...

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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · 9h

MIMO (Minimum-In, Minimum-Out) is a philosophy of practice for stewardship under climate change, centred on ecological and ethical integrity.

Our goal is to broaden the discussion on goals, assumptions & available options.

@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell-reports...

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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · 9h

Coral reef conservation is under pressure to act boldly in the face of climate-altered futures.

But how do we choose sustainable, responsible options?
Here, myself, @proftiffanym.bsky.social & David Bellwood introduce "MIMO". 👇

@cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell-reports...

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Sep 3

Doh!

German Court Rules Against Apple’s ‘CO2-Neutral’ Watch Advertising

A German court has barred Apple from marketing its Apple Watch as “CO2 neutral,” ruling that the company misled consumers

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Laura E. Richardson PhD @richardson-le.bsky.social · Aug 11

Out today! ‘Quantifying coral reef–ocean interactions is critical for predicting reef futures under climate change’ in @natecoevo.nature.com
#EcologicalOceanography #InterdisciplinaryResearch #CoralReefs #OceanicSubsidies

doi.org/10.1038/s415...

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Jul 30

Motherfucking wind farms…

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Terry Hughes @profterryhughes.bsky.social · Jul 31

“Without robust governance, we risk repeating past mistakes—implementing ‘solutions’ that are ineffective, inequitable, or even harmful”.

phys.org/news/2025-07...

Climate interventions to save our oceans need stronger governance, experts warn

Climate interventions are accelerating in our oceans—but without responsible governance, they could do more harm than good, according to new research.

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James Cook University @jcuofficial.bsky.social · Aug 1

Researchers are warning that the rapid emergence of novel ocean-based climate interventions has outstripped the capacity of governments and communities to respond appropriately. 👩‍🔬🌊🌏

Read the full story here 👉📰 bit.ly/45tSWnb

Ocean climate solutions outpacing outdated policies

Researchers are warning that scientists, funders, and policymakers must act in concert to ensure responsible decision making and deployment of novel ocean-based climate interventions.

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Terry Hughes @profterryhughes.bsky.social · Jul 31

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Published today in Science:

“The pace of new interventions is outstripping the capacity to prevent unintended consequences - because governance systems are not yet in place.”

Stop the cowboys before they do even more damage!

Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans

Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. Howev...

www.science.org

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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · Aug 1

Find the paper here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

And more on the author team, here: snappartnership.net/teams/govern...
and here: governingchange.org

Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans

Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. Howev...

www.science.org

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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · Aug 1

“To avert unintended consequences and secure benefits for climate, oceans, and people, maritime nations must implement responsible transformation governance principles with skill and haste.”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans

Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. Howev...

www.science.org

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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · Aug 1

“Few maritime nations, if any, have the capacity and mechanisms in place to fully anticipate, monitor, and respond to these rapidly evolving dynamics.”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans

Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. Howev...

www.science.org

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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · Aug 1

“The very real hazard of maladaptation, whereby intervention risk outweighs climate benefit, could accelerate a parallel social- ecological crisis.”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans

Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. Howev...

www.science.org

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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · Aug 1

In sum:

“Risks include opportunity cost, whereby overhyped interventions can crowd out less hyped but more effective solutions.”
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans

Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. Howev...

www.science.org

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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · Aug 1

The paper outlines:

1️⃣Why the space of marine climate interventions poses particular challenges (for governance, sustainability, justice, ecology, and climate action, ....)

2️⃣ What these specific challenges are, and...

3️⃣ Which principles for governance can help address these challenges and risks.

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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · Aug 1

Scoring examples of interventions across “Climate Benefit”, “Intervention Risks”, “Governance Readiness” and “Policy Profile” shows not all are created equal.

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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · Aug 1

The paper is a collaboration amongst 24 international scientists, brought together in a SNAPP working group: snappartnership.net/teams/govern...

It introduces an overview of the diverse set of “novel marine-climate interventions”, in virtually every ocean basin 🌎🌍🌏 across 8 main intervention types:

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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · Aug 1

Global heating is changing marine systems. 🌊 🌡️
In response, novel interventions are gaining traction fast.
They aim to sustain ocean systems and ocean-dependent societies - but come with risks. 💥

New review paper in Science

More below 👇 and paper here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · Jul 31

🌊 Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans

Our climate interventions are rapidly evolving, from seaweed farms to engineered coral. However, governance is lagging, and without proper oversight, we risk trading one crisis for another...

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Governing novel climate interventions in rapidly changing oceans

Marine systems are rapidly changing in response to global heating. The scale and intensity of change are triggering a host of novel interventions to sustain oceans and ocean-dependent societies. Howev...

www.science.org

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Gareth J. Williams @remotereefs.bsky.social · Apr 8

Protecting existing coral reefs MUST be our priority.

A message that's been voiced several times before by @profterryhughes.bsky.social and others, but one that we should not lose sight of.

My short 'News&Views' piece in @natureecoevo.bsky.social

Link: tinyurl.com/2jfskntd

Protecting existing coral reefs must be our priority - Nature Ecology & Evolution

A global analysis reveals that coral restoration sites are often located in areas with high human impacts and overlook current and future levels of thermal stress, which places most restoration projec...

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Gareth J. Williams @remotereefs.bsky.social · Apr 8

This piece covers the new paper by Mula et al. in @natureecoevo.bsky.social

"Restoration cannot be scaled up globally to save reefs from loss and degradation"

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Restoration cannot be scaled up globally to save reefs from loss and degradation - Nature Ecology & Evolution

An assessment of existing coral restoration projects finds that accessibility drives the choice of restoration sites more than environmental and ecological factors, and most restored reefs have been o...

www.nature.com

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Sarah Lawless @sarahlawless.bsky.social · Apr 13

New paper: Climate interventions in oceans are popular (e.g. marine restoration, bioengineering & mCDR) but bring social risks. We find foresight and mgmt of such risks are constrained by methods, public engagement & expertise. Governance reforms urgently needed
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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