"at least 120 cases of penguins using ABNJ, across 13 species (72% of penguin species). e.g. macaroni & Fiordland penguins undertake remarkable migrations reaching oceanic habitats in #ABNJ, during both pre- and post-moult phases"
Protecting marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction: A penguin's perspective๐ง
These threatened birds could benefit from dynamic MPAs through a new @UN๐บ๐ณ #HighSeas Treaty
The @UN๐บ๐ณ is due to agree a new Treaty to protect the #HighSeas.
New study identifies 9 amazing places in international waters that desperately need protection; a thread.
(n.b. links to report/studies at the end!)
1โฃ The Salas y Gรณmez and Nazca Ridges are connected submarine mountain ranges with the peak between them located about 2,000 kilometres from mainland Chile.
Seamounts in these waters offer refuge to both resident and migratory species, including leatherback sea turtles.
2โฃ The Costa Rica Dome: Efforts are underway to protect the Costa Rica Dome area within national waters and on the high seas in recognition of the uniqueness of its ecological drivers and the life it supports.