Lewis Pugh Foundation

Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 09, 2024 at 11:38 UTC

Summer's calling, but before you answer keep these do's and dont's in mind: ☀️ Choose biodegradable, reef-safe sunscreens to protect marine life 🥤 Clean up after yourself at parks, beaches, and campsites 🦭 Observe wildlife from a safe distance and avoid feeding them 📸: Oliver Curson

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 04, 2024 at 10:11 UTC

Animated kids movies aren't just good for learning about friendship, love, and growing up, they're full of environmental inspiration too. See for yourselves 👇✨

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 25, 2024 at 09:44 UTC

#WordOfTheDay: kelping, v. A whale behaviour involving throwing, lifting, swimming through and rubbing up against kelp This interaction often involves the animal's snout and dorsal fin and serves purposes like playfulness, socialising, and parasite control 🌊🌿🐋

📸: Kristin Campbell

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 24, 2024 at 11:19 UTC

A sweet smooch? Far from it! These two male tompot blennies are locked in a fierce battle, biting each other as they fight for territorial mating rights 🐡💋👊 📸: Henley Spiers

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 24, 2024 at 09:26 UTC

"Data collected by thousands of volunteers reveals ‘truly disturbing’ state of rivers from nutrient pollution." Britain's rivers are crying out for help – will we answer? 🏞️💧☠️

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 21, 2024 at 10:55 UTC

Indigenous peoples are important stewards of Earth’s biodiversity, holding wisdom and culture that is key to protecting our planet. We must cherish it 🌍✨🌺 #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 20, 2024 at 11:49 UTC

Climate justice is social justice 🌍🚨👇 #WorldRefugeeDay

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 19, 2024 at 08:37 UTC

📣 HIGH SEAS ANNIVERSARY 📣 A year ago today, the United Nations adopted the world's first international treaty to protect the #HighSeas. 7 countries have ratified it so far. 53 to go! 🌊👇

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 17, 2024 at 08:09 UTC

From the grand leatherback to the small Kemp's ridley, sea turtles vary in size more than you'd imagine! Check out our turtle size comparison chart in honour of #WorldSeaTurtleDay yesterday 🐢📈💕

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 14, 2024 at 10:07 UTC

It's #NaturePhotographyDay tomorrow and we're celebrating the talented artists who capture the breathtaking diversity of our planet. From intimate portraits to dynamic action shots, their work never fail to inspire us. Take a look 📸 🌊 💙

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 13, 2024 at 13:15 UTC

So pleased you're enjoying them 😊👏

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 12, 2024 at 11:49 UTC

We’ve launched a ‘Resources’ page on our website!

Our collection of free resources is designed to bolster ocean education, heighten awareness and inspire action.Dive in today 🔗👇📚

www.lewispughfoundation.org/all-resources

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 10, 2024 at 12:21 UTC

#DYK that 40% of the ocean has been heavily altered by the Climate Crisis?

Learn more about the devastating impacts of the Climate Crisis on our ocean in IPBES's new infographic 🌊ℹ👇

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 10, 2024 at 10:49 UTC

Melting polar ice is a ticking time bomb for coastal cities around the world. In South Asia alone, ocean levels are predicted to rise by 1 metre in 100 years. As seas rise, so must we 🌊🧊🌆 #ClimateActionNow

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 05, 2024 at 10:10 UTC

What happens on land happens in our oceans too. An important reminder this #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌊🌍🌳

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 05, 2024 at 09:04 UTC

Join the United Nations Environment Programme this #WorldEnvironmentDay and be part of #GenerationRestoration. Make a difference not just today, but every day 💙👇🌎

www.worldenvironmentday.global/get-involved...

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 05, 2024 at 09:03 UTC

If there was ever an ecosystem that most desperately needs #GenerationRestoration, it's our freshwater ones. Among the world's ecosystems, they suffer the most degradation.

Now more than ever, we need to all come together to solve this crisis 🏞🐸🐟

#WorldEnvironmentDay

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 04, 2024 at 08:52 UTC

Say hello to the Candy Crab, our #OceanAnimalOfTheMonth! 🍭🦀

These crustaceans camouflage themselves by attaching coral polyps to their carapace and mimicking the colours of the soft coral around them.

Fast facts:

🚫 Territorial
📏 1.5 to 2 cm
📍 Indo-Pacific coral reefs

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 03, 2024 at 14:16 UTC

"Rivers, lakes and tap water in areas of Bangladesh that host garment factories are swarming with dangerous levels of toxic forever chemicals, some with links to serious health issues." 🇧🇩💧

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 03, 2024 at 08:56 UTC

If global warming reaches 2°C, 99% of coral reefs are projected to disappear 📉🌡️

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] May 31, 2024 at 09:44 UTC

Talk about a fabulous hairdo! This is a spotted handfish, a critically endangered species of anglerfish found in Australia. Using its hand-shaped fins as feet, it walks along the sea floor eating small crustaceans, worms and molluscs as it goes 🐡🖐️🦞 📸: Matt Testoni

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] May 30, 2024 at 09:08 UTC

Two sides of the same sea...

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] May 28, 2024 at 10:02 UTC

The ocean gave birth to life, and it has been a cradle of biodiversity ever since. Types of marine organisms 🐋👇🐢

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] May 22, 2024 at 08:27 UTC

On #BiodiversityDay, it's time to face the facts: we're a small part of a big picture. Let's start acting like it 🌿🐠🦋

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] May 20, 2024 at 10:46 UTC

"When you picture the ocean you might imagine sparkling turquoise waters – but new research suggests swathes of our world's oceans may in fact be turning greener." We're changing the very face of our planet. Read more 👇🌍

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] May 16, 2024 at 11:32 UTC

Forever connected, forever bound 🌊🔗🏞️

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] May 15, 2024 at 13:56 UTC

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY 📰🏞️⏳

General Electric began efforts to clean the Hudson after a 30-year, 1.3m pound PCB dumping spree – the impacts of which we witnessed first-hand on the #HudsonSwim2023

Learn how organisations are tackling the issue now 👇📖
riverkeeper.org/campaigns/st...

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] May 15, 2024 at 09:36 UTC

Spending time near water allows our brains to relax and recover. So be kind to your mind and get out in nature this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 🌊💧💙

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] May 14, 2024 at 14:02 UTC

Rising sea levels are destroying tiger habitats in Bangladesh's Sundarbans - the world’s largest mangrove forest - leading to an increase in human-tiger conflict. A stark reminder of how climate change exacerbates our already destructive relationship with nature 📰🐯🏞

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Lewis Pugh Foundation @lewispughfdn.bsky.social [ View ] May 14, 2024 at 13:30 UTC

(Of course we still have to take bold, immediate climate action and stop polluting it! 😉)

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