"Western science and research does not always align with Indigenous ways of life; therefore, it is important to listen to the approaches and how they want things done in their communities." - Dr. Jessica Hernandez, author of Fresh Banana Leaves. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmerican

Great news! 🌎 The Switzer Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Switzer Environmental Fellowships. Grad students in New England or California working toward environmental impact—apply by Jan 5: www.switzernetwork.org/fellowship/b...

Next up in our series on career opportunities in ecology: Christopher Adkinson from Geosyntec Consultants & William Bethel from Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Join us 11/18 at 2:00 PM ET for a conversation about career pathways & an opportunity to get direct advice! https://ow.ly/By6f50XpwP0

✨ Upcoming Workshop: Navigating Difficult Conversations ✨ Opinions on climate change & vaccine use are aligned with values that feel hard to work through. Join us to learn how to make progress in a difficult conversation: buff.ly/X7s63xq #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging

Our co-executive director Heather Mannix had a great time at #OceanFloorExplore last week!

We're curating a collection of stories to showcase the dedicated people behind marine carbon dioxide removal field trials. Say hello to Vycarb, a Brooklyn-based startup that’s researching the ocean’s ability to store CO2 through ocean alkalinity enhancement: oceanvisions.org/fieldtrials-...

🦑 On December 3rd, our Director of Outreach & Engagement Emily Knight, MS, MFA will discuss how we intend to foster community from the ground up in our Ocean Biodiversity portfolio. More in our latest newsletter: mailchi.mp/blueconverge...

Throughout November, we take time to recognize and honor the the history, culture, and contributions of our Indigenous friends and colleagues. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #AmericaIndian

Many science topics feel scary these days! Opinions on climate change & vaccine use may be aligned with values that are hard to work through. Join us on Nov. 14 to learn how to make progress in a difficult conversation: buff.ly/X7s63xq #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging

Meaningful change often requires changing systems — the visible and invisible structures that shape our world. There’s no one way to do it. Our latest blog explores 3 approaches: working within, with, or against systems. Read it here 👉 buff.ly/Eus3jCu #SocialImpact #SystemsChange

"By the end of the course they have transformed how they talk about their work. This change is so positive for them - you can see it in their excitement! It motivates them." #ScienceCommunication #LeadershipDevelopment #ScienceToAction #CommunicationSkills #COMPASSscicomm

✨ This Friday: Outstanding One-Pagers ✨ When your time is limited — and the person you’re meeting with may not be familiar with your work— a well-prepared one-pager can make all the difference. Join us: buff.ly/scwL8o2 #CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging

The Economic Futures Summit is just around the corner! 🌍 Excited to attend this Indigenous-led event and learn from 350+ leaders advancing climate & sustainability solutions. 📅 Nov 4-6 ✨ Hosted by Indigenous Engagement Institute ➡️ Register: buff.ly/pC1RDV0 Will you be there?

🦑 Great blog post by @compassscicomm.bsky.social. There is much interest out there in co-production and transdisciplinary research to improve management and policy outcomes. This piece breaks down just what those terms mean in practice. www.compassscicomm.org/transdiscipl...

✍🏾 Tired of writing in isolation? Procrastinating on your writing? Join our Writing Accountability Group and turn writing into a community ritual. We check in, share goals, and celebrate every small win , from finishing your intro to hitting that submit button!

✨ Upcoming Workshop: Outstanding One-Pagers ✨ When your time is limited — and the person you’re meeting with may not be familiar with your work— a well-prepared one-pager can make all the difference. Join us: buff.ly/scwL8o2 #CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging

We're ending Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting COMPASS expert Juan Pérez Sáez and how his upbringing has influenced his career. Watch our video blog to learn more: buff.ly/G970Orj #SciComm #SciEngage #Conservation #ScienceForChange #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage

We often treat communication as the last step in science. But what if it was baked in from the start? New blog post reflects on transdisciplinary research (TDR) and how it aligns with COMPASS's work. Read it here: buff.ly/z4EvTnH #ScienceCommunication #TransdisciplinaryResearch #SciComm

The ocean is a carbon toilet. Marine heat waves are clogging it. Tiny poops are supposed to sink to the seafloor, locking away carbon. But scientists have found that warm spells are disrupting that flushing. grist.org/climate/the-... #Oceans #Climate #MarineBiology #Nature #Environment #Fishing

✨ This Friday: Introduction to Strategic Science Communication ✨ Becoming a better communicator is a practice, not a destination! Join us: buff.ly/ouEepJL #CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging

We asked "What inspired or motivated you to enter environmental work, and what keeps you going?" Blixen Hoffman Baucus Climate Scholar at @climaterealityproject.org tells us how her experience growing up in a rural farming community inspired her to join the movement.

We are usually deciding whether we agree or disagree with what we're hearing in a conversation. But what if we stopped inserting our opinions & instead aimed to understand the values & beliefs that are reflected in what our audience is saying? #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging

Strong #RiskCommunication is just as important as strong science. We recently teamed up with @scientistsorg.bsky.social + Matt Wright of @aaas.org to support #wildfire experts in sharing critical info clearly & effectively. Read insights in our latest post: buff.ly/aMrcWtj #RiskComm #SciComm

New this week on the ESA Career Center: * Asst Prof Analytical Chemistry @wrightstateu.bsky.social * Experienced Environmental Scientist - Breedlove, Dennis & Associates * Asst Prof (tenure track) Forest Ecophysiology @forestry.ubc.ca & many more! https://www.esacareercenter.org/jobs/

We're bringing back up this episode of The Green 2.0 Movement with Eva Hernandez of Mosaic who talks how collaboration in building movements allows for stronger outcomes for our communities. Listen below! greentwopointzero.org/the-green-2-...

✨ Upcoming Workshop: Introduction to Strategic Science Communication ✨ Becoming a better communicator is a practice, not a destination! Join us: buff.ly/ouEepJL #CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging

With the #GovernmentShutdown underway, many public servants are navigating additional uncertainty. If that’s you, we hope you’ll join us for a free, virtual workshop designed specifically for current & former members of the civil service. 🗓️ 10/8/2025 🔗 buff.ly/TvRz24T

Breaking News: Jane Goodall, one of the world’s most revered conservationists, died at 91. Her discoveries in the 1960s about how chimpanzees behaved in the wild broke new ground and represented what was called “one of the Western world’s great scientific achievements.” nyti.ms/42kpGxt

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we aim to both celebrate the contributions of our Hispanic colleagues & friends, & highlight the need to continue working towards an equitable conservation movement. Read more here: buff.ly/0JX17I5 #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #SciPol #HispanicHeritageMonth

🧐 Let's go behind the scenes of how new scientific discoveries get checked over before getting into academic journals and then news stories. It's called peer review—a checkpoint where anonymous experts scrutinize a study to: ✔️ Spot mistakes ✔️ Question assumptions ✔️ Push for revisions

🦑 Our latest newsletter is out, featuring our new Ocean Biodiversity portfolio under the leadership of Program Director Jason Landrum and Director of Outreach & Engagement @emilyknight.bsky.social. Join us: us14.campaign-archive.com?e=__test_ema...

It's #NationalEstuariesWeek, and what better time than now to announce that applications for our joint fellowship with the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership are open! Interested? Learn more: ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/sea-grant-ap...

During National Estuaries Week, we're reflecting on our blue carbon work & the role of coastal ecosystems in storing carbon. Check out our blog with Dr. Matthew Costa @mangrovematt.bsky.social: buff.ly/8qHDj5A #NationalEstuariesWeek #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #SciPol #StrategicMessaging

In this blog, shark scientist and environmental educator Jasmin Graham discusses her professional journey in science and how it led her to becoming an author and co-founder of misselasmo.bsky.social. Read: greentwopointzero.org/sharks-dont-...

This free 1-hour event includes a short overview of COMPASS programs and workshops, as well as time for group activities and questions. Join us on Oct. 1: buff.ly/09AAJJi #SciComm #ScienceCommunication #OpenHouse

Last month, Michigan Sea Grant participated in a table-top exercise that explored how emergency responders might address a hypothetical oil spill in the Upper Peninsula. Take a peek behind the scenes at three top takeaways (and one very cute dog): buff.ly/iHWaRP2

Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, we’ve got something for you: 🗓️ Oct 1 – Open House 🗓️ Oct 10 – Intro to Strategic Science Communication 🗓️ Oct 24 – Outstanding One-Pagers Sign up here: buff.ly/1o6JyGa #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging

We’re excited to introduce the COMPASS #mCDR Communication Leaders cohort! This amazing group of experts will help drive informed, responsible conversations on marine carbon dioxide removal 🌍 . Learn more about the cohort here: buff.ly/cTAFaIa #CarbonRemoval #ClimateLeadership #MarineScience

Apply by 10/5 for full-time #LongIslandSound Partnership science communicator based w/ @neiwpcc.org in Lowell, MA: ow.ly/VU9q50WUCuj Looking for a skilled writer passionate about communicating how science & env management can help sustain & protect urban waterways from emerging threats. #SeaGrant

In #scicomm, it’s easy to use specialized terms (jargon) that makes sense to us, but not to everyone else. In our latest blog, we explore 4 types of jargon and how to replace them for clearer, more accessible communication. 👉 Check it out:

Coming up Monday! *An Introduction to Accessible Digital Communications* by Alex Lindeman. Learn the basics of Section 508 standards, how to use automated tools to check for common failures & where to build expertise in accessibility. Free to attend! esa.org/career-devel...

We're taking time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of our Hispanic colleagues and friends using both current and indigenous knowledge. #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage

Good conflict comes from curiosity and asking questions. It's recognizing the complexity of the world and the passion that other have. High conflict comes from assumptions, righteousness, and zero-sum thinking Which one do you want to engage in? #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging

🚨 Call for Hosts! #Minnesota Sea Grant is seeking organizations to host Science & Policy Fellows (2026–2027). Fellows bring fresh expertise to projects on #WaterQuality, invasive species, and climate impacts. 📅 Info webinar: Sept. 16 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 🔗 Register: z.umn.edu/mnsg_25scipo...

TODAY AT 4:00 PM ET! *The Art of the Interview* w/ Justin Cox -- understand client needs & adapt your process to develop final products that work! esa.org/career-devel...

Text size and color, images, graphs, etc. should take your audience on a journey with you. But make sure your visual content isn't hard to follow along with. That will distract from your message. Join us this Fri. to learn more: buff.ly/bDuQnTg #CommunicationSkills #SciComm #StrategicMessaging

Our Job Board has a fresh new look and is filled with opportunities this week! Explore listings from @trustforpublicland.bsky.social, @nature.org, Center for Biological Diversity, and many more organizations at greentwopointzero.org/careers/.

✨ Upcoming Workshop: Strategic Presentations ✨ Every presentation is an opportunity. Join us on Sept. 12 to learn how you can make your presentations more effective and strategic. Register here: buff.ly/bDuQnTg #CommunicationSkills #ScienceCommunication #StrategicMessaging

Schedule updated! Each Monday afternoon for the rest of September, join us to build a critical skill in your science communication toolkit: esa.org/career-devel...

We’re looking forward to connecting with our network at #ONA25 September 10-13! Don’t miss sessions with Metcalf staff – see the schedule for details on our Taking Care panel and Attribution Science workshop next Thursday and Friday! @journalists.org ow.ly/zefN50WPASJ