Our WILDCOAST op-ed in the Voice of San Diego today on our Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory supported work in Tijuana: “The pollution crisis in Tijuana is worse than ever. That is why.. we need to quickly and cost-effectively implement solutions.” voiceofsandiego.org/2025/04/07/the…

Happy #EarthDay! 🌎💙 Today, we’re reflecting on the role the ocean plays in keeping our planet healthy—and the role we all play in protecting it. 🌊 At the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, we leverage science and technology to safeguard the ocean, from reducing plastic

Are you a UCSB student with a love for the ocean and a knack storytelling? 🌊 The Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory is seeking a Science Communications Intern to support storytelling and outreach around key ocean issues & solutions! Apply by May 9th! 🔗 bosl.ucsb.edu/jobs

Meet the king of the kelp forest: the giant sea bass. 👑 🐟 Once nearly wiped out by overfishing, these ocean giants are making a slow comeback. For the first time, scientists have estimated how many giant sea bass live off Southern California’s coast—thanks to the help of

Population growth for endangered giant sea bass 🐟📈 Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory researchers led the first direct count of the giant sea bass population in SoCal, finding ~1,200 adults—a sign of recovery for this endangered species ow.ly/6cI750VTyJq

Bringing back extinct species sounds exciting, but is it a distraction from saving those still here? 🧬🌎 📖 Learn more as Dr. McCauley & Dr. Brashares discuss the ecological and ethical implications of de-extinction efforts in a recent TIME article. time.com/7280557/what-w…

📢 We’re hiring a Data Scientist! Join our team & lead high-impact data analysis and visualization work to help tackle plastic pollution, drive circularity, and revolutionize waste management with data. 📊 🔗 Apply by June 8th for full consideration recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02979

Oceans need action NOW! Join our 10-step plan to restore marine health—stop pollution, save reefs, & support fisheries. ❤️🌊 Read 👇 time.com/7297359/ocean-… #OceanHealth #Sustainability #ActForOceans

👥 10 students. 🌎 1 mission: a healthier planet. Meet the 2025 Benioff Scholars—driving real-world solutions to some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.

📢 Join us this Thursday, July 24 for Turning the Tide on Plastic Waste, a free Newsweek live webinar featuring Director of Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, Dr. Douglas McCauley. 🕑 2 PM ET | 11 AM PT | 💻 Free + virtual | 🔗 Register here: events.newsweek.com/plasticwaste 🔍 What’s on the table: -

UCSB researchers teamed up with local groups in 8 countries to track 3.8M kg of river debris, 66% plastic. The result? One of the largest river plastic datasets + 4 ways to stop it. 📰 Read more in The Current: news.ucsb.edu/2025/021966/ho…

🚨With the 60th UN State ratification in place, the long-awaited High Seas Treaty to conserve Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction is ready for action! The BBNJ Agreement will enter into force in 120 days, providing an unprecedented opportunity to safeguard our