Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory
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The Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory at UCSB works to improve and safeguard the health of our oceans through science and technology.
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🌿Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that our fourth annual #BlackInEnvironWeek will be a hybrid conference! Online programming will be April 21-24, and our in-person convening will be April 25-27 Howard University! Learn more and register: blackinenviron.org/2024conference #BIEConference
#WhaleSafe is heading east to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale during their migration. The program uses near real-time data to prevent whale-ship collisions, boost conservation efforts, and encourage vessels to slow down. 🐋
Read more: news.ucsb.edu/2024/021429/wh…
Congratulations to the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory team on the launch of Whale Safe North America! 🐋🌊 This groundbreaking initiative aims to prevent ship strikes and protect our majestic whales. Together, we're navigating a safer future for these gentle giants! ❤️🐳🐋 #WhaleSafe …
A garbage truck's worth of plastic enters our ocean EVERY MINUTE 🌊💔
Luckily, a strong #GlobalPlasticsTreaty could reduce cumulative plastic waste produced by 52% and annual plastic pollution entering the environment by 85% in 2050.
👇 Show your support
only.one/act/plasticstr…
To protect #whales from #shipstrikes , Indigenous leaders across Polynesia have signed a treaty that recognizes whales as legal persons The New York Times 🐳
👇Read more about these groups' connection to whales and this historic legislation
nytimes.com/2024/03/29/wor…
How are seawalls intertwined with struggles to resist displacement?
Read 'In The Shadow of the Seawall,' where UCSB professor Summer Gray explores the existential challenges of seawalls in low-lying areas like Guyana and the Maldives. 📖
👇Learn more ucpress.edu/book/978052039…
Join UCSB Geography for 'Empowering Explorers' with keynote speaker Dr. Dawn Wright Dr. Dawn Wright + @deepseadawn.bsky.social 🇺🇦, a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award!
📅 April 5th, 2024 at 4 PM
📍 Interactive Learning Pavilion at UCSB
👇 Learn more and RSVP
geog.ucsb.edu/events/all/202…
Minorities in Aquaculture Minorities in Aquaculture (MIA) empowers women of color interested in pursuing careers in the #aquaculture industry. 🐚🐠
Join MIA to connect with women who share an interest in aquaculture and to access internships, grants, mentorship, and more! 👥
mianpo.org
Join Black Appalachian Coalition for their webinar, 'Air Pollution: Sources, Health Harms, and Mitigations' 🗣️💻
Hear from residents impacted by air pollution about their experiences and how they're protecting their health on March 21st @ 12 pm EST.
Register here: bit.ly/yourhealthande…