This bill would be a great tool for ocean protection.
Hoping it gets picked up and passed sooner rather than later. 🐋
Green MP seeks recognition of tohorā/whales as legal persons
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/586100/green-mp-seeks-recognition-of-tohora-whales-as-legal-persons
Feasting on the salty tears of my enemies (the mining lobby and their frustrated reckless extraction plans).
For over a decade the community, experts and iwi alike, have opposed this project in every court available, through every single stage of the process. It has been rejected over and over again. Every single time.
The fast track lowered the bar for it to go through and even then it could not clear it.
It sucks, plain and simple.
Take a hint Alan Eggers, haere atu.
Mining sector says Taranaki seabed plan rejection 'embarrassing' | RNZ News
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/586143/mining-sector-says-taranaki-seabed-plan-rejection-embarrassing
It's an unusual way to get earwormed ... 😂
Greenland experienced its warmest January on record this year, as a rate of warming four times faster than the global average redraws the outlook for sectors from fishing to mining. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/02/05/climate-change/greenland-shatters-temperature-record/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #greenland #climatechange #oceans #us #denmark
We now cross live to the office of the Minister for Ocean Destruction, after receiving news that his beloved seabed mining project application would be declined, despite changing the law so it would pass.
Bye bye would-be seabed miners! We won't miss you!
#ProtectTheOcean #stopSeabedMining #oceans #shitpost #NZPol
Here's our Press Release on today's massive news for the ocean in Taranaki. 🌊
Suck it Shane.
Massive win for moana as Taranaki seabed mining application rejected - Greenpeace Aotearoa
https://www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/press-release/massive-win-for-moana-as-taranaki-seabed-mining-application-rejected/
And the report in RNZ. 🌊🥳
Fast track panel declines Taranaki seabed mining over risk to marine life https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/586083/fast-track-panel-declines-taranaki-seabed-mining-over-risk-to-marine-life
Some breaking #goodNews for everyone but Shane Jones:
Fast-track panel drafts refusal of Manuka’s Taranaki seabed mining bid
https://archive.ph/2gfG5
🥳
When we stand together, we win! ✊🏽
Some breaking #goodNews for everyone but Shane Jones:
Fast-track panel drafts refusal of Manuka’s Taranaki seabed mining bid
https://archive.ph/2gfG5
🥳
When we stand together, we win! ✊🏽
Legacy PFAS in North Atlantic pilot whales have fallen 60% over the past decade, reflecting earlier phaseouts of the most toxic “forever chemicals.”
But researchers warn of “regrettable substitution,” as similar replacements may cause comparable harm. Meanwhile, human samples show organofluorine levels holding steady or rising — suggesting newer PFAS could be accumulating mainly on land.
by Liz Kimbrough
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/02/lower-levels-of-pfas-forever-chemicals-in-north-atlantic-whales-show-regulations-work-study/
#news #biodiversity #environment #marineconservation #oceans
Legacy PFAS in North Atlantic pilot whales have fallen 60% over the past decade, reflecting earlier phaseouts of the most toxic “forever chemicals.”
But researchers warn of “regrettable substitution,” as similar replacements may cause comparable harm. Meanwhile, human samples show organofluorine levels holding steady or rising — suggesting newer PFAS could be accumulating mainly on land.
by Liz Kimbrough
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/02/lower-levels-of-pfas-forever-chemicals-in-north-atlantic-whales-show-regulations-work-study/
#news #biodiversity #environment #marineconservation #oceans
Here's an excellent article about the problem with bottom trawling in New Zealand from the people at Mindful Money.
It includes suggestions for you to make sure that your savings or investments are not contributing to the destruction of the oceans. 🌊
Stirring up the Truth on Bottom Trawling
https://mindfulmoney.nz/learn/stirring-up-the-truth-on-bottom-trawling/
A dome-fronted submersible sinks beneath the waves off Indonesia, heading down nearly 1,000 meters in search of new species, plastic-eating microbes and compounds that could one day make medicines. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/01/27/wildlife/submersibles-deep-sea/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #wildlife #indonesia #oceans
Caught up with the legend currently beating a world swimming record and demanding an end to bottom trawling: Jono Ridler!
It's so inspiring to see people putting their body and their energy in the line for their beliefs, and in this case, for a healthy ocean for all of us and those who will come after us.
Follow Jono's incredible swim at http://swim4theocean.org/ and let's stand together to end destructive bottom trawling!
“A landmark moment for the ocean and for multilateralism, proving that even in politically turbulent times, countries can unite for the common good. If implemented as intended, the Agreement will be a true game-changer for marine life and biodiversity.”
🌊 🪸 🐳
High Seas Treaty enters into force after decades of negotiations
It's really exciting that the kaupapa of ocean protection, and particualrly of ending bottom trawling, is taking off!
Live Ocean is the organisation behind Jono Ridler's record breaking swim aiming to highlight the issue and end bottom trawling in New Zealand.
and here is a great post explaining clearly what it is and why it must end.
https://liveocean.org/what-is-bottom-trawling-and-why-does-it-need-to-end/
ICYMI
From Saturday January 17th, the #GlobalOceanTreaty has entered into force! 🌊
It is the most significant piece of legislation in decades for protecting the High Seas across the globe and it is now ratified by 83 countries and counting,
Join us in celebrating this milestone for the ocean and all the creatures that live in it!
🐋 🪸 🦈 🐙 🐢 🐟
World's first legally binding treaty to protect #oceans and marine life takes effect
The High Seas Treaty or Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ) Agreement, will govern about two-thirds of the planet's oceans including vast areas beyond any country's borders.
But how those protected areas will actually be monitored and enforced is undecided and will pose a challenge.
Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom remain as signatories and have yet to ratify it.
World's first legally binding treaty to protect #oceans and marine life takes effect
The High Seas Treaty or Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ) Agreement, will govern about two-thirds of the planet's oceans including vast areas beyond any country's borders.
But how those protected areas will actually be monitored and enforced is undecided and will pose a challenge.
Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom remain as signatories and have yet to ratify it.
