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- Green sea turtles mature in the Sargasso Sea, but high concentrations of microplastics found within the sargassum are putting these young turtles at risk. One sample contained 1,300 fragments of microplastic. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Research #TurtleTuesday
- 14 million metric tons of plastic pollution enter the ocean annually. Until now, observations have been focused on the surface. However, a new study reveals ocean plastic is distributed throughout the water column. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #MicroplasticsMonday
- Protecting and restoring seagrass could avert climate damage valued at $200 billion by preventing the release of 1.2 billion tons of carbon pollution. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Seagrass #Restoration #FridayFieldUpdate
- Researchers estimate seagrasses cover only 2% of the ocean floor, but store 50% of the carbon. However, not all seagrasses are created equal; those with long leaves and deep root systems store more carbon than smaller varieties. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Seagrass #Restoration #FridayFieldUpdate
- Seagrass meadows are not just important for marine biodiversity; they are a critical natural solution to combat climate change. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Seagrass #Restoration #FridayFieldUpdate
- Happy 99th birthday to fellow thalassophile Sir David Attenborough. His new film, “Ocean,” highlights the beauty of our seas. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ThalassophileThursday
- Tens of thousands of dolphins, porpoises, and whales (collectively known as cetaceans) are dying annually in European waters from bycatch in fishing gear – some populations are coming perilously close to extinction. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WhaleWednesday
- Wet Tribe members and volunteers are ‘shell-abrating’ sea turtle nesting season by patrolling the beaches. Clean, dark, and quiet are ideal conditions for sea turtle moms and their hatchlings. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #CoastalCleanups #TurtleTuesday
- A report from Florida's Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory shows a rise in manatee deaths in 2025. From January 1 to April 25, 329 manatees have died across Florida, indicating an alarming trend. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #ManateeMonday
