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The entire value and supply chain! Good idea to audit your carbon footprint #ClimateChangeOceans
When we talk #climatechange, we often focus on fossil fuels used for power generation, but rarely on plastics. Important to think about how the production, processing & disposal of plastic contributes to climate change. #ClimateChangeOceans @WWFSASSI @WWFSouthAfrica
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To think that such beauty that has been around for millions of years, can be impacted in an instant. #ClimateChangeOceans
A4: Snokelling up our beautiful east coast Sodwana Bay side - you can see the climate impact on our corals and its millions of ecosystems #climatechangeoceans @WWFSouthAfrica @missearth_sa @WOOLWORTHS_SA @sanlam
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Sadly, fishers are already experiencing
🐟Increase in distance to the shore for fishing
🐟Reduced fishing yields
🐟Reduced areas to fish
🐟Reduced number of suitable fishing days as well as ecreasing catches meaning they should go fishing farther offshore. #ClimateChangeOceans
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#DidYouKnow: In South Africa, the fisheries sector is worth around R6 billion per annum & directly employs some 27 000 people in the commercial sector. Thousands more and their families depend on these resources for food and the basic needs of life. #ClimateChangeOceans
Q3. Who do you think will be most affected by climate change impacts on our ocean #ClimateChangeOceans
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A3: I think if its business as usual all of us will be affected, from food insecurity to weather events,the most vulnerable will be affected first like the small scale fisher and poor coastal communities. #climatechangeoceans @WWFSouthAfrica @missearth_sa @WOOLWORTHS_SA @sanlam
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coastal communities, small-scale and commercial fishers. Anyone who relies on the ocean for their livelihoods especially small island nations #climatechangeoceans
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Will we even have an ocean by then, or even land? We will experience sea level rise. Changes in the chemistry of the ocean and all species found there #ClimateChangeOceans
@WWFSouthAfrica @WWF-SASSI
First question!! Q1. How will our oceans be affected by climate change? #ClimateChangeOceans @WWFSouthAfrica
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A: Small-scale fishers all across South Africa's coastline, from the Northern Cape to KwaZulu Natal, have told tales of changing ocean streams, stronger winds and choppier waters, all making it harder to maintain their livelihood. @WWFSouthAfrica @WWFSASSI #ClimateChangeOceans
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The problem is not "how will" the problem is "how is climate change affecting our oceans" ? Its a problem already.Our oceans are already suffering under the immense pressure &pollution of "business as usual", How do we get people and governments to change... #ClimateChangeOceans
First question!! Q1. How will our oceans be affected by climate change? #ClimateChangeOceans @WWFSouthAfrica
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🐟Sea level rise - affecting low-lying islands, coasts & communities
🐟Changing marine ecosystems
🐟Food security & community livelihoods
🐟Ocean acidification, causing coral bleaching
🐟Extremes in weather and abrupt changes
#ClimateChangeOceans @WWFSouthAfrica
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When I tell people I’m a Marine Biologist they assume I work in an aquarium training 🐬 or . But my work is so much more nuanced. MS #GreenerWorld
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As a Marine Scientist I coordinate the @WWFSASSI seafood assessment process – looking at the sustainability of fish stocks. I also sit in government meetings, work with fisheries to improve their fishing practices and provide scientific support for a #GreenerWorld. MS
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My name is Monica or Mon🙂I'm originally from the Vaal but have been living in Cape Town for 5 years. I have a Master’s degree in Zoology from @UPTuks where I got to study my favourite animal, the dolphin 🐬 I'm happily married and have a cat named Ray🐱 #GreenerWorld #GreenJobs
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A4: With decreased human activity in our oceans, there have been increased sightings of dolphins, crabs, fish and other marine animals that can enjoy their homes without interference. #ValueOurOceans
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A3 The majestic Cape gannet can get up to speeds of 100km/h as they dive into the ocean in search of food #ValueOurOceans
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Q5: The current pandemic has given us a crash course in adapting. The impacts of climate change will require us to adapt. How can we collectively build resilient oceans to adapt to climate change? #ValueOurOceans – at Johannesburg, South Africa
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A3 This is a tough one as I have many faves, but whales have always fascinated me. Their intelligence, nurturing nature, impressive power and how they feed. These gentle giants are magnificent! 🐋💙
#ValueOurOceans #WorldOceansDay @2OceansAquarium @WWFSASSI @missearth_sa – at Cape Town, South Africa
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A3: Just like your favourite sports teams and just like our beautiful country, DIVERSITY always wins! We love all marine species each for their specific and integral roles they play in a well functioning, resilient ecosystem. #ValueOurOceans
