In 1942, the USS Jasper set out into the #Pacific #Ocean to test a new sonar system and discovered a "second seabed" floating 3,000 feet above the ocean floor. Safina Center Fellow Raffi Khatchadourian explores the mystery of this oceanic "Twilight Zone:" safinacenter.org/blog/stories-o…

By making a local #rainforest more accessible to tourists, Safina Center Fellow Alain Rasolo hopes to increase revenue for the surrounding communities and their #forest #conservation efforts. Read the full story on the The Safina Center's blog: safinacenter.org/blog/crossing-…

#Puffins, the iconic seabirds of #Iceland, are facing massive threats of #ClimateChange, overfishing, and unsustainable hunting practices. Safina Center Fellow Belén Garcia Ovide shares the cultural and ecological significance of these charismatic birds: safinacenter.org/blog/an-urgent…

Smart, hopeful op-ed with a call to action by Carl Safina. He's studied the oceans for decades and understands that has worked and what changes we can each make to rebuild healthy, natural ecosystems. nytimes.com/2024/08/11/opi…

Despite the #diverse populations in #coastal communities, #MarineScience fields have struggled with a lack of diversity. Safina Center Fellow Jasmin Graham (she/her) and Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) are addressing this issue directly with their ICONIC Oceans program: safinacenter.org/blog/exploring…

"The additional protocols were really a small price to pay for the continued privilege to visit this incredible environment." Safina Center Fellow Katlyn Taylor watched the #H5N1 #AvianFlu reach #Antarctica firsthand as an eco-tour guide: safinacenter.org/blog/flu-seaso…

For decades, #HorseshoeCrab blood has been harvested for biomedical purposes. However, the US Pharmacopeia finally approved a synthetic alternative. Will this be enough the save the species? Former Safina Center Staff Abigail Costigan has the full story: safinacenter.org/blog/biomedica…

"I saw the potential to use my #art to influence people of all ages towards #conservation." Safina Center Conservationist-in-Residence Hob Osterlund interviews #artist Caren Loebel-Fried on our blog: safinacenter.org/blog/carving-f…

"Is it possible for us to connect in ways which deepen, rather than undermine, environmental consciousness and responsibility?" Safina Center Fellow Priya Parrotta on #globalization, #art, and #culture: safinacenter.org/blog/coexisten…

Wishing Norton Young Readers a very happy 5th anniversary! Their wonderful team helped bring my NYR book, "Owls in Our Yard," to life. Thanks to them, countless children can experience Alfie's incredible story. Here's to five more amazing years!

"If you think of your brain as the host and capitalism as the parasite, then a lot becomes clear." Safina Center Writer-in-Residence @4FishGreenberg describes the ways in which #capitalism feeds off our #creativity and #art like a parasite. safinacenter.org/blog/host-and-…

In collaboration with eco-surrealist artist Victor Stabin, 50% of the profits from every print purchased from his #Turtle Collection will go towards the Safina Center! Just use code "SAFINA" at checkout to make sure your purchase supports our work! victorstabin.com/safina-center/

Regenerative Farming & Sustainable Diets is out today, including a chapter I have authored, ‘Culture in sentient beings,' exploring animal culture, evolution, and identity. It is available to download here: shorturl.at/CjYBq

Safina Center Fellow Raffi Khatchadourian explores the history of the #ocean's "Twilight Zone"— an abundant ecosystem 3,000 feet above the seabed—and asks the question: can (and should) inhabitants of the deep be fished to meet humanity’s #food needs? safinacenter.org/blog/stories-o…

As #ClimateChange forces #coastal species to migrate to cooler waters, Safina Center Fellow Marlowe Starling asks if it's time we adapt to our "neo-native" neighbors: safinacenter.org/blog/as-waters…

"A whale who has survived tragedy can serve as our inspiration to make our oceans a safer place." Safina Center Fellow Katlyn Taylor shares updates on Aria, a #humpback #whale that lost her mother Fran at a young age two years ago. safinacenter.org/blog/another-u…

ICONIC Oceans is an ambitious initiative designed to address the unequal distribution of funding, resources, and infrastructural support within #MarineScience. Safina Center Fellow Jasmin Graham (she/her) shares details about the project on the The Safina Center's blog: safinacenter.org/blog/exploring…

"Will the actions we are taking make life better for our #ocean, and for all of the life living on our planet?" After attending an #environmental conference in #CostaRica, Safina Center Fellow Erik Callender reflects on the importance of action. safinacenter.org/blog/do-conver…

"As the world grapples with the broader implications of #ClimateChange, the plight of #Iceland’s #puffins is a reminder of the interconnectedness of our #environment and the urgent need for sustainable practices." - Safina Center Fellow Belén Garcia Ovide safinacenter.org/blog/an-urgent…

"What we need now is deeper investment in the understanding of horseshoe crabs rooted in how they interact with and in their environments." Former Safina Center Staff Abigail Costigan writes about the plight of America's #HorseshoeCrabs: safinacenter.org/blog/biomedica…