#oceandecade

Sea Stars are a big part of our underwater world and a big part of our global connective. The same sea stars we see in the Mesophotic depths of the #flowergardenbanksnationalmarinesanctuary are located in the Indian Ocean and our waters are interconnected through us and our marine species. The COP15 is taking place and The conversation of Biodiversity is at the forefront of our future for our oceans. Here you see my work portraying a little scene from our marine sanctuary off our Texas coast in the Gulf. Lets work together to remember our actions matter and what we do matters. It is an honor to be selected as one of seven global influencers by @AdobeGenCreate @adobe & @UNOceanDecade @ioc_unesco #CreateWaves #OceanDecade #COP15 #Adobepartner #   #janavimfolmsbee #janavimahimturafolmsbee #marineconservation #marineconservationartist #scubadiving #marinelife #conservation #oceanlife #blueplanet #houstonartist made with @adobeexpress @photoshop #oilpainting @flowergardenbanksnms @marinesanctuaryfdn @noaasanctuaries (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmkDJ91pPcz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“The ocean connects, sustains, and supports us all. Yet its health is at a tipping point and so is the well-being of all that depends on it. As the past years have shown us, we need to work together to create a new balance with the ocean that no longer depletes its bounty but instead restores its vibrancy and brings it new life.”

[email protected] ❗Open Call Alert ❗ 💜➡️ https://universal-sea.org/ocean-future-lab-wettbewerb ⬅️👀 For the Science Year 2022, we at IFAI joined forces with the German Alliance for Marine Research, the German Maritime Museum Foundation in Stralsund and the German Maritime Museum in Bremerhaven. We aim at envisioning more positive futures for oceans in our Ocean Future Lab 💦 With this open call, we invite every interested person or team to apply with a project idea which deals with issues in the Anthropocene. The idea submission has to be made in German until 30 March, 2022. Let’s safeguard the seas and its inhabitants together and apply now! 💙 Want to know more? Visit the Universal Sea website and discover more about the Ocean Future Lab and our open call! 👉 https://universal-sea.org/ocean-future-lab-wettbewerb We are proud that the Ocean Future Lab is a project of the "Science Year 2022 - Participate!" and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. #artinnovation #artandinnovation #universalsea#theuniversalsea #underwater #plasticfreebeaches #besustainable #bewoke #cleanouroceans #environmentallyfriendly#deutscheallianzmeeresforschung #bmbf #wissenschaftsjahr #MeineFragefürdieWissenschaft #Wissenschaftsjahr22 #zukunft #oceandecade #saveourocean #oceanlovers #createwaves #fortheoceanweneed #globalgoals #SDGs #sustainability (at IFAI - The Institute for Art and Innovation) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbN3LY3MVsg/?utm_medium=tumblr

Shark fin soup ISN'T a lot of things... It certainly IS a disgrace though. 🤑🙄 . The dish originated about 1000 years ago with Song dynasty of China as a delicacy in the royal court. Over centuries it remained being popular, but only reserved for the elites. However, with the household incomes growing since the 19th century, so did the appetite for the prestigious soup... 🍜 . Fast forwarding to current age and between 72-100 millions of sharks are killed every year to fulfill the insane demand for their fins. The soup is a very expensive, traditional element of Chinese banquets and weddings, crucial to showing status and wealth. Ka-chiiing! 💰 . If people are so crazy for it, this soup must be phenomenal right? Not really 😕 Shark fin has literally no taste, it only provides texture, while the flavour actually comes from other ingredients... Actually many forward-thinking Chinese cooks around the world are coming up with substitutes for the fin and guess what - no one can taste the difference! . So the fin must have some medicinal qualities? It's an aphrodisiac, cures cancer and fixes your marriage problems? Of course not. It does have a lot of mercury though, which is obviously poisonous. 😳 . Legislatory changes across the world are extremely important (check out @stopfinningeu if you're a EU citizen), but what needs to change first and foremost is the demand. Say no to shark fin soup on the menu during weddings, parties, tasting, etc. Your voice and telling other about it matters! 📣 . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #freshnsalty #clueintheblue #oceandecade #stopfinningeu #stopsharkfinning #sharkfinsoup #sharkfinning #protectthesharks #sharkfin #sharks #oceandecade #sharkeducation #sharksarefriends #sharksofinstagram #savethesharks #oceaneducation #marinewildlife #animaleducation #protecttheocean #oceanawareness #savetheseas #marinelifematters #savemarinelife #oceanconservancy #oceanminded #oceanconservation #sciart #oceanlovers #oceanlife #marinelife https://www.instagram.com/p/CPODzfbB5-H/?utm_medium=tumblr

As we celebrate #WorldOceansDay Let’s bring hope and efforts into saving the ocean together and work towards the sustainable management of the world's oceans and the impact they have on our lives. 🌊

Why do humans need bones, if sharks don't? 👇👇👇 . The difference is one of the beautiful examples of evolution and perfect habitat adaptation! 👌 . Bones? Strong, but brittle and not very bendy. Cartilage? Squishy, but light and flexible. What it comes down to? Gravity ⬇️ . If we, humans, were built out of cartilage we would simply collapse under the force of gravity. We need a stable bony frame to withstand the needs of living on land. 🏜️ . Sharks on the other hand, don't have this problem. Light, flexible skeleton not only means they need to spend less energy on swimming, but also makes them quick, agile master predators we all love ❤️ . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #freshnsalty #clueintheblue #oceandecade #cartilage #sharksareawesome #sharkeducation #protectthesharks #sharkfin #sharks #oceandecade #sharkeducation #sharksarefriends #sharksofinstagram #savethesharks #oceaneducation #marinewildlife #animaleducation #protecttheocean #oceanawareness #savetheseas #marinelifematters #savemarinelife #oceanconservancy #oceanminded #oceanconservation #sciart #oceanlovers #oceanlife #marinelife https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7yc2ZvCWg/?utm_medium=tumblr

With Star Wars franchise ruined, it's time for Seagrass Wars! 🌱⚔️🌿 . Right under our noses, there is an invasion happening in the Caribbeans! But unlike in a Hollywood movie, it's not quite clear how evil the assaulting forces are 🤔 . 🌿 Halophila stipulacea is an invasive seagrass species first spotted around Grenada in 2002, currently spread all over the region. Scientists have some clues about the cause of its rapid expansion, but nothing is for certain! . 🔎There are several issues at play here. Firstly, these grassy invaders are quite resilient and hence usually the first ones to colonise the areas wiped out by storms. Secondly, latest studies suggest that they are capable of sexual reproduction, spreading the seeds just like flowers on the ground - this provides beneficial, higher genetic diversity! . 🥦 Lastly, there are some indications that Halophila stipulacea is simply not everyone's favourite meal. Large local grazers like turtles and manatees seem to prefer native species, therefore leaving invaders population unchecked. Crustaceans and snails, such as Queen Conch, also seem to be thriving less, comparing to native seagrass beds. But we don't know any of that for sure and that's why we need brilliant scientist like @madyloveswhales to step in! . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #freshnsalty #clueintheblue #seagrassawarenessmonth #oceandecade #seagrass #habitat #savetheturtles #turtlesareawesome #meadows #greenfins #greenforce #greenpower #bluecarbon #bluesea #marineillustration #biodiversity #oceaneducation #marinewildlife #animaleducation #protecttheocean #oceanawareness #savetheseas #marinelifematters #savemarinelife #oceanconservancy #oceanconservation #sciart #oceanlovers #oceanlife #marinelife (at Seagrass Landscapes) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbKskT0v-rZ/?utm_medium=tumblr