Franklin brought tropical storm conditions overnight to the Dominican Republic and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Franklin has now moved offshore to the north.

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🐟🐠We eat fish shown to contain microplastic.

Because plastic does not decompose, it just gets infinitely smaller.

Learn about the microplastic that can end up in your food due to marine debris 🌊🛑

Via @UNEP

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RT @greenpeaceusa: New images released by @GreenpeaceBR show that, despite the significant decrease in deforestation in the Amazon this year, the forest is still burning at an alarming rate. We must stop the destruction of the Amazon and shift to an economic model that values the standing forest 🌳

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RT @IISD_ENB: 7th GEF Assembly ratifies Council Decisions establishing Global Biodiversity Framework Fund @theGEF #GEFAssembly2023

UN Biodiversity

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When it comes to tracking water, you have to think global. In addition to satellite and airborne missions, @NASA uses citizen science to monitor the world's water resources. Learn how to become a citizen scientist: science.nasa.gov/citizenscie… #WorldWaterWeek

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The Amazon is home to 30 million people, provides habitat for one in 10 known species on the planet and produces nearly a quarter of the world’s freshwater.

Conservation Intl

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Learn why a healthy environment is essential to reduce the effects of climate change and promote inclusive and resilient development: wrld.bg/Yj6850PzBe8 #ClimateExplainer #ClimateAndDevelopment

World Bank Climate

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.@NOAA is focused on getting #climate science and info into the hands of communities who need it - particularly our most underserved - and we want to hear from you about what your needs are! noaa.gov/stories/noaa-seeks-…

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#AOML scientists observed bleaching at the Port of Miami with corals belonging to the genus Siderastrea emitting a #pinkfluorescence likely due to a higher-than-average abundance of fluorescent Cyanobacteria within their tissue. Monitoring efforts assessing #bleaching continue.

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What happens to the things you throw away?

In Moldova, valuable goods that were thrown away can now be admired at the Museum of Lost Goods.

Learn more about this interesting project: ow.ly/bOua50PCWj8 #GEFassembly2023

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This #WWWeek, a look @foreversabah @MyUNDP @GEF_SGP work to strengthen livelihoods rooted in watershed stewardship.

They're working with local river rangers to establish a protective web of ecosystem services- including clean water ow.ly/RI1f50PE2Yk

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Have you ever seen mangroves close up, above and underwater? 🌊🌿

Mangroves are unique ecosystems on the boundaries between land and sea and are home to vital #biodiversity.🐠

🎥Enjoy exploring with @cmittermeier, @paulnicklen, @andymannphoto

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RT @NOAAFish_GARFO: Our William M. Lapenta-NOAA Intern was mentored by staff in our Protected Resources Division, working on examining ways to reduce #seaturtle mortality as a result of accidental catch in fishing nets.
🐢Sea turtles: ow.ly/Ga8Q50PCUnF
➡️Internship: ow.ly/o3q950PCUnG

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2pm EDT Thu Aug 24th: We are monitoring 3⃣ features for possible development in the North Atlantic beyond Tropical Storm #Franklin.

These areas all currently have a medium chance 🟠 of tropical cyclone development over the next 7 days. nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin=…

National Hurricane Center

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RT @GOESguy: Another (more zoomed in) @NOAASatellites #GOES7 infrared loop, via the @UWCIMSS Satellite Blog: cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satellit… by @CIMSS_Satellite. @UWSSEC @NHC_Atlantic #HurricaneAndrew #OTD 1992 #McIDAS @NWSMiami
On this day, 31 years ago, #HurricaneAndrew came ashore in southern #Florida near Homestead packing sustained winds of 165 mph and gusts up to 200 mph. Andrew left a trail of devastation across southern Florida, becoming the most costliest hurricane on record at the time. nitter.cz/NHC_TAFB/status/… - NHC_TAFB

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RT @theGEF: ⚡️ #BreakingNews: #GEFassembly2023 ratifies the decision to establish the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (#GBFF).

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RT @NOAA_WPO: Bleaching of coral at Port of Miami has led to #pinkflourescence. It is likely due to a higher-level of flourescent Cyanobacteria within the coral's tissue.
#AOML scientists observed bleaching at the Port of Miami with corals belonging to the genus Siderastrea emitting a #pinkfluorescence likely due to a higher-than-average abundance of fluorescent Cyanobacteria within their tissue. Monitoring efforts assessing #bleaching continue. - NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Lab

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What is the state of #biodiversity data - what is available for the finance sector and where are the gaps?

Find out in our guest blog from @GlobalCanopy's Lisa Petrovic and learn about how the ENCORE tool can help business act #ForNature ➡️ eu1.hubs.ly/H04YlBv0

UNEP-WCMC

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Imagine a future where technology works with nature for mutual benefit. Making choices that boost river ecosystems and their services is crucial. Let's smartly manage water, stop harm, and embrace better options: wwf.to/3QRTvAq.

World Wildlife Fund

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