Biodiversity in the Deep Ocean - Who Protects It?
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Welcome to the next episode of our new series, and thanks for listening! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating.
In this episode, we dive into the topic of deep-sea biodiversity and its stewardship with Anna Metaxas. Anna is a Professor at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, and one of the co-leads of DOSI’s Biodiversity Task Force. As you’ll hear in this episode, Anna is working at the forefront of marine biodiversity research and conservation, and we’re so grateful to have her on the podcast to share her fascinating stories and compelling insights with us!
If you’re keen to learn more about some of the topics discussed in this episode, check out the resources below:
- Watch this short video – Deep-Sea Biodiversity: How Do We Protect It? – for beautiful footage of the deep sea’s remarkable biodiversity, and to hear more about DOSI's dedicated Biodiversity Task Force, which Anna co-leads.
- As Anna mentioned, you can subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the Deep-Sea Round-Up, for all the latest deep-sea research, news and opportunities.
- Learn more about the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), including its history, decisions and programmes.
- Read DOSI’s statement for the 2025 International Day for Biodiversity along with statements from other parties and partners on the CBD website.
- Learn more about IPBES – the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services – and how you can get involved in supporting decision-making for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
- In the episode, Anna and Michelle discuss the interconnectedness of global issues and the importance of a nexus approach. Read more about how we can align environmental policy actions in this new DOSI Policy Brief: Aligning climate and biodiversity action in the deep ocean to protect the planet.
About DOSI:
The Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) is a global network of experts working to integrate scientific and humanistic knowledge to inform deep-ocean policy, governance, and stewardship by engaging with policymakers, cultivating capacity and diplomacy, and creating community.
If you work in marine science or governance and are interested in sharing your expertise to inform and support the conservation and sustainable management of the deep ocean, join DOSI today.
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Music: By the Ocean by Remember The Future
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