The science is clear. At a time when we face life-threatening impacts from climate change, this ill-conceived effort to open massive parts of our ocean to offshore oil and gas leasing is a major step backward in the nation’s urgently needed transition away from fossil fuels.

The environmental risks posed by deep-sea mining extend far beyond destruction of seabed habitats. New research from the University of Hawaii at Manoa affirms that plumes of sediment from mining operations pose a real threat to life in the ocean water column. bit.ly/47ZsxOi #DSM #SeabedMining

Absolutely amazing: they've got so much solar in Australia that they need more people to use more of it, so the gov't has instructed energy retailers to offer *at least three hours of free power* during the middle of the day. Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...

Science is the foundation that shapes good policy decisions to protect ocean wildlife and ecosystems. When you combine solid science with veterinary care innovations like those developed at @montereybayaquarium.org, you get a #SeaOtter success story like this: www.montereyherald.com/2025/11/01/s...

We have a unique example right here in Monterey Bay: Pacific leatherback sea turtles migrate across the Pacific Ocean all the way from Indonesia to feed on our local sea nettles.

🪼Happy World Jellyfish Day! These brainless, boneless, and bloodless beauties play an important role in our ocean ecosystems. youtube.com/shorts/KRi9y...

Wow!

So cool!

The redhead larvacean is a deep-sea climate hero 🌊💙 These tiny animals build mucous houses to filter marine snow sinking from the waters above. When their filters clog, they abandon their homes, which sink to the seafloor packed with nutrients and large amounts of carbon: youtu.be/7swiAc8rZbk?...

Donations will support the Aquarium’s Sea Otter Program as well as the Aquarium's other important ocean conservation work, protecting the very creatures who inspired the tee. 🦦💙

We’re excited to be re-collaborating with the original artwork owners Liberty Graphics for a special, limited-time fundraiser! We’ll be thanking donors who support our mission with a re-issue of the sea otter shirt originally printed in the 1990s.

Super exciting! #SeaOtters #Swifties #TaylorSwift #WildlifeConservation

During the 2025 CANON Expedition, MBARI researchers leveraged a diverse suite of technologies—from our flagship research vessel David Packard and autonomous robots to innovative imaging systems and eDNA—to study life in Monterey Bay in remarkable detail. Learn more: www.mbari.org/news/mbari-r...

Dr. Jane Goodall was a remarkable individual – as a scientist, as an advocate for wildlife and wild places, and as a source of profound hope for the future of our planet. She brought such a joyful spirit and unfailing optimism to her work. #inspiration #hope #wildlife #conservation

MBARI’s Video Lab has developed the first benchmark dataset for multi-object tracking in deep-sea video. 🤖🌊DeepSeaMOT tests machine learning models in real ocean environments. This publicly available tool will help advance AI for ocean exploration. Learn more: arxiv.org/pdf/2509.03499

A new study led by @ethz.ch researchers,published in @nature.com, concludes that half the increase in global heat wave intensity in the industrial era can be traced to emissions from just 180 fossil fuel and cement producers. bit.ly/46cKGIS h/t @anthropocenemag.bsky.social

"The measure of our success will be the condition on which we leave the world for the next generation." -- Robert Redford vimeo.com/146947405?fl...

Hector is one of many remarkable volunteers at @montereybayaquarium.org. He's making such a difference.

This is fabulous! #SeaOtter #TaylorSwift #TravisKelce #Swifties

"Plastic has unleashed a tidal wave of waste, most of which flows to landfills and incinerators or ends up as litter harming biodiversity, the climate, and human health." #PlasticPollution #BiodiversityLoss #PublicHealth

The cute side of deep-sea exploration and science! #MarineLife

California can lead the way & help #EndPlasticPollution. @governor.ca.gov: It's time to uphold the promise you made when you signed #SB54 -- the most ambitious and comprehensive plastics law in the world: "Our kids deserve a future free of plastic waste and all its dangerous impacts." #leadership

Solving the challenge of #PlasticPollution is an urgent matter and we know what it takes to solve it. We will continue to press for strong and ambitious global action to address the harmful impacts of unnecessary plastic. #GlobalPlasticsTreaty

When Pope Francis died, it wasn't clear his successor would take up his environmentalist mantle. In just a few short months, Pope Leo is already well on his way to being the climate champion the world needs now Gift link to my @opinion.bloomberg.com column www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Young people are stepping up and speaking out for a strong and ambitious #GlobalPlasticsTreaty! #InternationalYouthDay

We can accomplish so much through teamwork and collaboration -- and when we invest in science to tackle society's biggest challenges. Here's a deeper dive from @theconversation.com and @drewharvell.bsky.social & colleagues into the hard work behind this success story: bit.ly/46OQybS

The climate crisis is real & the science is well-established. The effects are harming people and threatening the natural world that sustains us. Now the federal government is using discredited claims to undermine the nation’s ability to respond – putting lives and livelihoods at risk. bit.ly/3U607f6

"It is our duty to make sure we adapt to the reality of climate breakdown so that, when disasters do hit, we are ready for them." Check out this article, co-authored with Caroline Lucas, on why we all need to be #SAFER. www.bylinesupplement.com/p/adapting-s...

An encouraging sign during #PlasticFreeJuly: sports arenas and concert venues are switching from "recyclable" plastic foodware to reusable options. And companies are springing up to meet the demand. bit.ly/4l0ujTG #GlobalPlasticsTreaty

I'm so proud of the @montereybayaquarium.org team for constantly finding ways to make a visit more accessible so every one of our guests can enjoy their time here! #neurodiversity #SensoryBag #SensoryEquipment

The editors of @nature.com are clear, as is @montereybayaquarium.org: The world needs a strong and ambitious #GlobalPlasticsTreaty when negotiations resume in Geneva next month. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

The ocean is the lifeblood of our planet. It sustains life, fuels economies, connects communities, and is a source of inspiration. Recent federal decisions threaten the health of the ocean by cutting essential funds for science, education, and marine rescue programs. A commentary: shorturl.at/MyCuz

Guess who else loves kelp? Orcas in the Pacific Northwest! Cool findings from @whaleresearch.bsky.social: www.science.org/content/arti... #algae #ToolUse #nereocystis #SalishSea #allokelping

Congratulations! This is wonderful recognition of the global significance of California's science-based network of #MarineProtectedAreas. It's a reminder that strong marine protections and effective management are critical in order to protect ecosystems and recover marine life. #MPAs #ActForTheOcean

Many thanks to the members of California’s congressional delegation and to California’s Governor who stood up for the health of the ocean and California’s future with their opposition to expanded offshore oil and gas leasing along our coast. #ActForTheOcean #FossilFuels #OuterContinentalShelf

Today is the birthday of Rachel Carson, a personal hero and one of the most important conservation voices of the 20th century. Her talent as a writer and researcher drew attention to the wonders of ocean life and alerted the world to the ecological dangers of indiscriminate use of toxic pesticides.

The #PlasticPollution and #climate crises are interconnected because both are driven by our use of #FossilFuels. Many thanks to @margaretspring.bsky.social and her many colleagues for marshalling strong scientific evidence for urgent and ambitious action. #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #ActOnPlastic

We're so fortunate in California to be represented by public servants who understand that protecting the ocean and the environment is the foundation for building our state's strong economy. It was a privilege to recognize three Ocean Champions this week on the 20th #CaliforniaOceanDay.

Great work by the research team with the @montereybayaquarium.org's Sea Otter Program! You can read the full paper in Science Advances, detailing how a sea star collapse resulted in a mussel bonanza for sea otters, www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... #ecosystems #MarineLife

The @nationalacademies.org panel on microplastics in the environment & human exposure pathways from March 20 is online! It features me, Bart Koelmans, @traceywoodruff.bsky.social, Jane Muncke of @fpffoundation.bsky.social & @margaretspring.bsky.social. Full vid: www.youtube.com/watch?v=96rI...

We have a big win to celebrate! Thanks to California's bold leadership in enacting #SB54, we can say goodbye to plastic foam takeout food containers. The statewide ban took effect because producers didn't reach a 25 percent recycling rate by Jan. 1. #PlasticPollution #ActOnPlastic #CircularEconomy

My mother, Lucile Packard, was a lifelong volunteer. (When I was growing up, I thought she had a full-time job, she spent SO much time volunteering in the Santa Clara Valley.) She was the driving force behind creation of the @montereybayaquarium.org's incredible volunteer program. #volunteers

On #EarthDay2025, join @montereybayaquarium.org and take a stand for our planet’s future. Please urge Congress to defend foundational environmental protections, stand up for science, and protect vital federal services. www.montereybayaquarium.org/stories/eart... #ActForTheOcean #EarthMonth2025

Our volunteers contribute so much, in so many ways, to our conservation science and research programs. Thank you, all! #volunteer #SeaOtters #FieldResearch #KelpForest #MarineEcosystems

🌍 At Monterey Bay Aquarium, we’re all in on combating climate change—and that commitment has inspired us to go beyond carbon neutral (since 2017!) and chart a bold course to net-zero emissions and waste by 2035.

Just now @montereybayaquarium.org, along with 23 @aquariumconserv.bsky.social colleagues, are calling on leaders in Congress to support the Institute of Museum and Library Services (#IMLS) – the latest important federal agency to face elimination. Reach out now: mbayaq.co/420mWnX

A small piece of encouraging news from the #SupremeCourt, which turned back a challenge to #climate lawsuits brought by a number of states against fossil fuel companies: mbayaq.co/3FjbHze #ActOnClimate #OceanClimateAction

Your voice matters! Please call the office of Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social today and urge his administration put the necessary regulations in place. Call 916.445.2841 and select option 6. Then leave a message of support for immediate action to implement #SB54. Thank you!

Moving ahead to make #SB54 a reality will continue California's long tradition of leadership on environmental protection. It will have a lasting positive impact on our health, the health of our communities, and for ocean wildlife.

"Thousands of non-biodegradable worn-out turf rolls now decay in landfills, empty lots and farmlands nationwide. Being a product of crude oil, plastic turf contributes to climate change, toxicity, pollution and other hazards."