“The sea, the great unifier, is man’s only hope. Now, as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: we are all in the same boat.”
– Jacques Yves Cousteau
I hope this email finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. As everyone is navigating new waters during this time, MARE wanted to share how our work has been directly impacted by COVID-19. Please see this letter from our Executive Director and Founder, Dirk Rosen.
OCEAN FORECAST
Scientists say that oceans could be restored by 2050
Some good news to report – the ocean is resilient! Scientists have reported that we have the tools to restore the ocean by 2050. This includes protecting large swathes of ocean to allow fish species to recover.
Could COVID-19 help fisheries recover?
The pandemic has left many boats unable to leave the harbor and an 80% reduction of commercial fishing in some areas. Fishermen around the world will suffer from this global slowdown of the commercial fishing industry, However, for the world’s fish populations—and the scientists trying to revive them—this unplanned fishing pause presents a research opportunity.
STAYING SALTY
Podcast for other 71% of the Planet
Check out Rising Tide: The Ocean Podcast, hosted by Blue Frontier’s Executive Director, David Helvarg. You will meet today’s ocean champions to discuss climate change, overfishing, and plastic pollution.
And don’t miss “Know The Rules of the Game for Intelligent Ocean Management” Podcast with part of the MARE Team.
Bring the Ocean Straight to your Couch
While we may not be able to get to the ocean right now, the International Ocean Film Festival is bringing the ocean to you! They have made a special collection of highlights and award winning films to enjoy at home.
We will have to wait for the sea cucumber film on the big screen, but for now we are making this short film on ocean research collaboration available to you!
And join MARE for deep sea virtual Blue Drinks on Thursday April 16th!
OCEAN INNOVATORS
In the mean time we are enjoying the creativity of our followers! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Underwater Robot Challenge. You can still submit your ideas to natasha@maregoup.org. Please send drawings, the name of your robot and how it will save the ocean.
Our gratitude goes to you, our MARE family, for enabling us to better understand our ocean wilderness! Again, best wishes to you and your family during these difficult times.
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