Parrotfish species produce a mucus cocoon for protection against parasites while they sleep. This defensive barrier can take up to an hour to create for a single night's rest.

To learn more about parrotfish, explore Oceana's Marine Life encyclopedia: Oceana Marine Life Encyclopedia.

North Atlantic right whales, decimated by whaling until 1935, now face extinction. Only about 400 remain, with fewer than 100 breeding females, primarily threatened by commercial shipping and fishing.

To reverse this decline, these whales require protection from fishing gear entanglements and ship strikes. Key solutions include reducing vertical fishing lines and mandating slower ship speeds.

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North Atlantic right whales, once decimated by whaling, now face extinction with only about 400 remaining, including fewer than 100 breeding females. Commercial shipping and fishing pose the primary threats.

To reverse this decline, urgent protection from fishing gear entanglements and ship strikes is essential. Reducing vertical lines from fishing gear and mandating slower ship speeds are critical steps.

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North Atlantic right whale populations first crashed due to whaling, banned in 1935. Now, the species faces extinction, primarily from commercial shipping and fishing threats.

With only about 400 whales remaining, including fewer than 100 breeding females, urgent protection is vital. Reducing vertical fishing lines and requiring ships to slow down are crucial steps to prevent entanglements and ship strikes, helping to reverse their decline.

Bio-based waste streams, including food waste and industrial by-products, present a global challenge. In Scotland, the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) addresses this by connecting businesses with academics to transform these waste materials into valuable revenue streams.

IBioIC identifies this as a potential £900 million industry. They facilitate collaborations among their 130 Scottish members, exemplified by CuanTec, which developed a shellfish-derived shrink-wrap alternative.

Transitioning to a circular economy requires systemic change. Uruguay's experience shows that private sector will alone is insufficient; a robust policy framework, backed by strong government and public institutional support, is essential for this shift.

This live conversation will explore how to foster the necessary collaboration for national policy reform, secure funding for pioneering circular innovations, and effectively persuade policymakers and businesses about the circular economy's future.

Converting 20% of global disposable plastic packaging into reuse models presents a USD10 billion business opportunity. This benefits customers and is vital for eliminating plastic pollution. All stakeholders must collaborate to create new consumption, production, and distribution models, tackling the plastics waste crisis at its source.

This DIF session will delve into the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's new book, 'Reuse: Rethinking packaging.' We will showcase diverse reuse models beyond traditional shopping bags, discuss their benefits, and feature conversations with three innovators implementing groundbreaking reuse solutions.

Technology like 3D printers and CNC routers enables localized mass production. Instead of shipping goods globally, blueprints can be transferred, allowing items to be produced locally using local materials. While this promise isn't new, it's not yet widespread. What will it take to significantly shift towards this local manufacturing model?

UK-based Open Desk is at the forefront of this movement. Discover insights from their years of experience designing workplace furniture, collaborating with a community of designers and makers, and integrating augmented reality into their work.

Join this live show to explore two innovative circular economy businesses. Sofa for Life offers a comfortable, modular sofa designed for easy transport and relocation. Omocom specializes in micro-insurance, crucial for peer-to-peer transactions within circular business models.

Discover the inspiration behind these ideas and how they were brought to life. Tune in to learn more!

Convincing colleagues and policymakers about new ideas, particularly environmental initiatives, without them feeling burdened is a common challenge. Luigi Acquaviva, working with Italian regional and city policymakers, has developed strategies to implement environmental concepts effectively.

Similarly, Cheryl McCulloch successfully engaged Glasgow businesses and policymakers on the circular economy in Scotland. Her team's "circular city scan" shifted perspectives towards collaborative new approaches. Join this conversation to learn from Luigi and Cheryl's valuable experiences.

Waste and pollution are direct results of design choices. This session will feature inspiring leaders who are already transforming the system through circular design principles.

Join Seetal Solanki (Ma-tt-er founder, author of *Why Materials Matter*), Kamonnart Ong (Moreloop co-founder, fashion designer), and RSA Student Design Award winners Maire Kane and Hannah Grogan, who developed a reusable medical device. These innovators are leading the way in sustainable design.

Be part of this essential transformation. Don't miss out.

The International Biochar Initiative (IBI) proposes converting organic waste—from food, gardening, and even sewage—into biochar through baking. This toxic-free, multi-purpose material positively impacts the planet, leading Project Drawdown to rank it among the top 100 ideas for reversing climate change.

This session will explore the science and technology behind biochar, along with the IBI's strategies for communicating its benefits globally.

Technology from the Global North frequently generates waste problems in the Global South. DK Osseo-Asare recognized an opportunity to transform this challenge into a significant benefit for young people in Ghana.

His work, detailed in a globally acclaimed TED talk, focuses on upskilling Ghanaian youth, fostering entrepreneurial opportunities, and eliminating waste streams. This innovative model, exemplified by Agbogbloshie, has garnered international attention.

Join our live discussion to delve deeper into Agbogbloshie's impact and its potential for replication.

Climate change is making our oceans more acidic, threatening most marine animals. Conversely, jellyfish thrive in warmer waters, posing a risk of ocean takeover if climate change remains unchecked.

Help protect our oceans. Join Oceana: https://bit.ly/2kA7bTV

Nudibranchs, a type of sea slug, are renowned for their vibrant colors, which they acquire from their diet.

Discover more about these fascinating creatures in Oceana's Marine Life Encyclopedia.

Sea stars are not always docile. The sunflower sea star, the ocean's fastest and largest, is a formidable predator, capable of eating almost anything in its path.

Join Oceana to help protect incredible animals like the sunflower sea star. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2lEjmPU

Climate change and atmospheric rivers are causing devastating floods, forcing entire communities to relocate through a process known as managed retreat. This involves moving off floodplains to higher ground.

UC Davis flood experts, including Nicholas Pinter, are studying dozens of communities that have successfully moved to avoid future flooding. For more information, visit: UCTV.tv.

California sea lions swim at top speeds of 25 miles per hour, making them the fastest among all seals and sea lions.

For more fascinating facts about these marine mammals, explore Oceana's Marine Life Encyclopedia: Oceana's Marine Life Encyclopedia.

Coral reefs are among the planet's most diverse ecosystems, akin to rainforests. Despite covering less than 1% of the seafloor, they sustain over 25% of all marine life.

However, these vital ecosystems are severely threatened, particularly by plastic pollution. Join Oceana to help protect them: #BreakFreeFromPlastic.

Three Southern Resident orcas are presumed dead, further diminishing their critically endangered population. Only 73 individuals now remain in this struggling pod.

Oceana is dedicated to protecting these starving orcas. Join us to support their survival efforts.

Learn more and get involved: https://bit.ly/2kyNITF