Dr Imogen Napper
@Imogennapper
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Marine Scientist in Kenya ๐ฐ๐ช l National Geographic Explorer l Supporting Ocean Research in Eastern and Southern Africa
Kenya
Joined August 2009
๐ New research out today ๐โก๏ธ๐ฐ๏ธ Although Iโm a marine scientist, over the last couple of years Iโve been obsessed with space debris. However, alongside colleagues, we noticed that there was a growing pattern. Challenges in protecting the ocean are now being reflected in orbit.
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H.E. Razan Al Mubarak, @IUCN President shares exciting news about the inaugural IUCN Africa Pavilion at the upcoming #IUCNCongress. A platform for sharing African-led conservation solutions & a testament to the continent's leadership. ๐น@dreamerwildfree
https://t.co/2bBsRVZjnR
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Bonjour, Nice! ๐ซ๐ท Excited to celebrate science progress at the One Ocean Science Congress and then leap into the United Nations Ocean Conference If joining, letโs catch up ๐
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๐บ You can watch the evidence session here: https://t.co/A3XUvJI2oV
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๐๐๏ธ๐ฐ๏ธ A new life highlight: telling UK Parliament weโre living in a litter sandwich Plastic below in the ocean, debris above in Earthโs orbit. I shared how: 1. We need space literacy 2. Prevention > clean-up 3. We must act fast, before we repeat old mistakes
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Gโday from Perth ๐ฆ๐บ Thatโs a wrap on the @minderoo Indian Ocean Forum! Bringing voices from across the Indian Ocean for a collective voice at @UN ocean Conference in June 2025 (And totally meant back to the past, although Back to the Future is my favourite film ๐ฟ)
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Edinburgh Ocean Leaders 2025 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ 48 people from 30 countries, sharing experiences and supporting each other navigating ocean careers A week of feeling grounded in a pretty bonkers world
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2025 = Ocean Year ๐น๐ฟ Regenerative Ocean Week: 300+ people aimed at turning scienceโsolutions ๐ First regional High Seas Treaty Workshop: 105 ppl, 14 Govs โป๏ธ ISLANDPLAS launch: circular econ. of plastics for islands โต๏ธ Great Blue Wall expedition: platform for local research
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What a welcome to the Seychelles! ๐ธ๐จ We have joined the Odisea boat during a section of their Great Blue Wall expedition The boat is providing a platform for local scientists to come onboard and conduct research in remote areas @IucnE
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Study highlights how population density and location shape litter levels, with 60% more found in coastal communities than in inland locations ๐ https://t.co/829ranTvLi
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๐ฌ ๐น๐ฟ Thatโs a wrap on Regenerative Ocean Week in Dar es Salaam A powerful week for discussing; - Bridging science & business - Innovators pitching ocean solutions - Bringing local research & stories into communities - Unlocking funding for grassroots initiatives
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๐๐น๐ฟ Day 2 of the Regenerative Ocean Week! And what a venue to start the day! This morning is focussed on Youth/Early Career Ocean Professionals and steps forward for the blue economy @IUCNTanzania @OceanInnovatio1
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๐๐๐ฐ๏ธ The growing debris in the global commons of our planetโs orbital space share similarities to the accumulation of plastic pollution in our oceans. What lessons can be drawn from managing plastic debris to mitigate the impact of space debris? Read the new #OpenAccess
cell.com
Lessons from managing marine debris can guide solutions for orbital debris. This paper advocates for improvements to extended producer responsibility, international legislation, innovative mitigation...
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๐๐ Welcome to the first day of the Regenerative Ocean Week based in Dar es Salaam ๐น๐ฟ The theme is โScience to Solutionโ A room full of politicians, scientists, innovators and conservationists all aimed to help the ocean thrive ๐ค You can find me today mixing the tech deck
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๐ขWe are 3 days away from the Regenerative Ocean Week (ROW) conference! โก๏ธTo achieve regenerative marine ecosystem, strategic partnerships are essential. As we open the conference, key development partners will deliver their message for the sector's dev. #ReverseTheStripes๐
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๐๏ธ Kicking off the first ISLANDPLAS training meeting in Zanzibar! ๐ฒ๐บ๐จ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ธ๐น๐ธ๐จ๐น๐ฟ This 3-year project is focussed on 7 African Islands It aims to enhance the livelihoods of individuals in the informal waste sector & reduce #plastic waste through local circular economy innovation
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President Trump says he is declaring "a national energy emergency" on his first day in office, citing energy prices as a cause of inflation. "We will drill, baby, drill," he says. "We will be a rich nation again, and it is that liquid gold under our feet that will help to do
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๐ Passionate about the oceans? We are looking for a programme delivery and operations officer to join the IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa office & you can meet the warthog outside the office Let me know if you have any questions and take a look ๐ https://t.co/EyRwuePhX2
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Bye Plymouth ๐ Itโs been the best 10 years, but time for a new chapter
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Scientists from the University and globally have called for action to help prevent the accumulation of space junk ๐๐ ๐๏ธ https://t.co/fasmMS7zKj
#SpaceJunk
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