I'm saddened to learn of the passing of Capt. Don Walsh. He devoted his life to encouraging ocean exploration, and was dedicated to understanding and protecting Earth’s largest living space. He was always curious, always inspired by the majesty of the deep. He will be missed.

Huge thanks to Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory for organizing the expert panel on the risks posed by #DeepSeaMining for Monday's Capitol Hill Congressional briefing -- and to Beth Orcutt Victor Vescovo Craig Smith Douglas McCauley and Solomon “Sol” Pili Kahoʻohalahala for their insights. #DSM

Interviewed in Nairobi by Blessed Sogah of Joy News - Ghana's leading 24-hours news station, emphasizing the crucial role of science and equity in the #PlasticTreaty negotiations at #INC3 📹Watch the interview here: fb.watch/ojs1qU-bvK/?mi…

Thank you to Senator Jeff Merkley Sheldon Whitehouse Rep. Jared Huffman -Stop Trump's Project 2025 for urging ambitious U.S. action to combat global plastic pollution. #PlasticTreaty #INC3 merkley.senate.gov/merkley-whiteh…

Many thanks to the Department of State Foreign Press Center for the opportunity to get the word out to international journalists today about the ocean's central role in the climate conversation. A healthy ocean can be one of our best defenses against climate change. #OceanClimateAction #COP28

Grateful for the chance to talk this week with Senator Alex Padilla & Sheldon Whitehouse about urgent climate, plastic, and ocean threats. Collaborative meetings like this are crucial for a healthier ocean. #ActForTheOcean #OceanClimateAction #OceanHealth #PublicPolicy

As the sun ☀️rises on the last day of the 3rd round of the #GlobalPlasticTreaty negotiations in Nairobi, ⁦eager to see how we move to the critical 4th meeting in Ottawa. 🤞 #Science must guide the way. ⁦International Science Council⁩ ⁦Monterey Bay Aquarium⁩ 🔬 medium.com/points-of-orde…

Powerful advocacy for the ocean -- and against single-use plastic water bottles! -- from Jason Momoa on Saturday Night Live - SNL. He nui ka mahalo, Jason! The ocean needs more friends like you.

#Under2Coalition co-chair California has also been speaking at Jiangsu’s event, expressing his hope that both states reach 30by30 - protecting ecosystems on land and at sea Wade Crowfoot #COP28 #China

Feels like a good day to re-up this message from California Governor to the world 🔥🔥 #COP28

Really appreciated California's leadership! CARB #ActOnClimate #COP28 #CleanEnergyEconomy #CleanEnergy

Congratulations to Caryl Hart and many thanks to Donne Brownsey for her leadership.

This is such good news! Bringing wildlife back to help restore wetlands is an important way to support #NatureBasedSolutions to the #ClimateCrisis.

🚨 Ocean industries are uniquely vulnerable to climate disruptions. LIVE: Senate Budget Committee examines how the climate crisis is threatening the stability of the blue economy. #BlueEconomyInTheRed x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Today's Senate Budget Committee hearing highlights how the #ClimateCrisis threatens coastal communities and economies. Thank you Sheldon Whitehouse Senator Alex Padilla for emphasizing how communities and a healthy ocean can be part of the solution. #OceanClimateAction nbcnews.com/science/enviro…

Life-changing experiences is what Monterey Bay Aquarium is all about! Can't wait to learn what affectived David Begnaud so profoundly during his visit.

The team at MBARI continues to innovate and to learn more about our ocean planet. What an exciting development! #innovation #robotics #predators #sharks #tunas #MarineMammals #seabirds #ApexPredators #MarineLife #OceanScience #ScienceAndTechnology #AUVs #MachineLearning

Rosa, the oldest sea otter at Monterey Bay Aquarium, died on Wednesday surrounded by her caregivers. An incredible animal ambassador and a surrogate mom for many rescued pups, she brought joy and conservation awareness to millions. We're forever grateful. ♥️🦦♥️ youtube.com/watch?v=kg3jSq…