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The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative: Uniting experts to inform policy for our global ocean.
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Roundtable event “Opportunities in the BBNJ Agreement for Advancing Climate Action in the Deep Ocean” on 17 November at 15:00 to 16:30 GMT-3.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join our #DeepSea booth at #COP30
We explore the crucial yet often overlooked role of the #DeepOcean in regulating Earth’s climate. Through videos, podcasts, webinars, and policy briefs, we highlight the importance of deep-sea ecosystems.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What's happening this week for the #DeepSea

#COP30 has begun and is running until the 21st November. We are hosting a booth at the Virtual Ocean Pavilion . It's easy and free to register and view all the resources we have made available.
Register here: buff.ly/0sMrWLG
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Have you visited DOSI’s Virtual Booth at the #COP30 Ocean Pavilion? 🌍

🔹 Ask one of our experts your #DeepSea questions
🔹 Dive into our webinars, policy briefs, podcasts, and more

👉 cop30oceanpavilion.vfairs.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🌊 Find out more about climate and the #DeepOcean our latest video!

▶️ youtu.be/Fjtwmt-gOJ8

This video is a DOSI production created in collaboration with Leo Richards of Natural World Facts.
November 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
COBRA Webinar “From Abyss to Audience: Science Communication in Deep-Sea Research” | 4 Nov

How do we share deep-ocean science with the world? This interactive session explores storytelling, visuals & outreach strategies to bring the deep to light. 🌊

Register here: buff.ly/ixCqALh
November 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It’s a big month for the #DeepSea community from #COP30 to deep-ocean storytelling, here’s what’s coming up in November👇

Stay tuned as we share highlights and key takeaways throughout November. Have we missed a #DeepSea event? Share it with the #DeepSeaCommunity in the comments below!
November 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This week in the Deep-Sea Round-Up:
🔸️A brand new issue of Deep-Sea Life with a brand new look!
🔸️Register for DOSI’s events at #COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion!

Read the latest Deep-Sea Round-Up here: www.dosi-project.org/dosi-deep-se...

📷 vampire squid by Schmidt Ocean Institute.
October 31, 2025 at 10:02 PM
DOSI delegates joined side events on #IPBES assessments, One Health, and biodiversity restoration highlighting links between science, policy & deep-sea ecosystems. Thank you Anna and Eugenia for bringing #DeepSea science into this global biodiversity discussion.
October 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Delegates addressed biodiversity & climate change, scientific needs under the #KMGBF, and issues from invasive species to global cooperation.

📸 Eugenia Thomas and Francesca Vitali at the Smithsonian Institute during the side event as seen in the slide
October 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Day 1 saw opening remarks from the SBSTTA Chair, CBD Executive Secretary, and Panama’s Environment Minister. Countries shared priorities on capacity building, to strengthen the science–policy interface.
📸 Eugenia Thomas with the #SBSTTA27 Secretary Sakhile Silitshena
October 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Last week DOSI delegates engaged with discussions at #SBSTTA27 where Parties and observers gathered to provide scientific technical advice for the implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

📸 DOSI Delegates Eugenia Thomas and Anna Metaxas at SBSTTA27
October 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This week in the #DeepSeaRoundUp 🌊
🔹 Cusk eels congregating off Chile
🔹 Register for the #COP30 Virtual #Ocean Pavilion
👉 Read it here: buff.ly/8F7PcRd
📸 A Caulophacus sponge towering >2 m off the seafloor. NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2025 Beyond the Blue.
#DeepSea
October 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
DOSI is attending #SBSTTA27 which opened in Panama yesterday with strong calls for science-based decision-making to advance implementation of the Kunming–Montreal GBF. If you're attending, be sure to find Anna Metaxas and Eugenia Thomas to say hello 👋
Summary so far 🧵 👇
October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
DOSI is in Panama for #SBSTTA27

We’re contributing #DeepSea science & policy insights to discussions on implementing the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework 🌊

If you’re here too look out for our DOSI ambassadors Anna Metaxas and Eugenia Thomas to discuss all things #DeepSea 👋
October 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This week’s #DeepSeaRoundUp 🌊
🔹 Seamount trawling impacts in the Pacific
🔹 Can deep-ocean CO₂ storage really last?
Plus more events and opportunities for the #DeepSea community!
🔗 Read it here buff.ly/SGwUq5r
📸 Image: Schmidt Ocean Institute
October 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Exciting to see Maria Baker & Sabine Gollner representing DOSI at the #GESDASummit advancing dialogue on anticipatory science & diplomacy to shape a sustainable future for our ocean. 🌊 🤝

You can watch the #GESDASummit including Sabine's talk here: buff.ly/45JlGNl
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌊 Big win for the #DeepSea
At the #IUCNCongress members voted to adopt:
✅ Motion 032 – Protecting seamounts and vulnerable marine ecosystems from destructive practices
✅ Motion 035 – Protecting mesopelagic ecosystem integrity

Thanks to those who voted science into policy 👏
October 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The #IUCNCongress is considering Motion 035: Protection of Mesopelagic Ecosystem Integrity a vital step for climate, biodiversity & the ocean.

DOSI’s new policy brief supports this call for precautionary action.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
In the forum plenary, Kristina Gjerde and Synchronicity Earth announced the Ocean Stewardship Award to empower future ocean leaders, with the first recipients to be announced at the inaugural BBNJ COP.
October 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
They joined a panel with Juan Carlos Navarro, Kate Brown, and Cymie Payne to explore how science, policy, and traditional knowledge can guide ocean stewardship. Kristina Gjerde mentioned the BBNJ Agreement as a “toolbox” for protection, emphasising the need for proper use.
October 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
In the session “Entering the Ocean Twilight Zone,” Ilysa Iglesias and Kristina Gjerde presented findings on the mesopelagic zone from our Fisheries Working Group. 🐟 👏

📸 Ilysa presenting
October 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Last week, DOSI’s Offshore Energy WG brought together scientists, policymakers & industry to chart a sustainable path forward. Colombia is expanding its offshore energy ambitions and protecting deep-sea ecosystems must go hand in hand.
October 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🌊 Have you read the latest Deep-Sea Round-Up
Don't miss:
🔹 How sharks could be affected by deep-sea mining
🔹 The effects of microplastics on benthic biochemistry

📬 Read the 9 Oct issue and subscribe to get the latest deep-sea science in your inbox every week! buff.ly/4Mn2gmz
October 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🌊 It’s been an inspiring first day here in Abu Dhabi as DOSI joins global leaders, scientists, and advocates at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. Our booth is open come visit us to talk all things deep ocean, science, and sustainability!

🔑 messages from Day 1 🧵👇
October 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM