Have you ever wondered what "off the record" actually means? I'm a reporter at the Associated Press, and today I'm re-reading our 17-page ethics document which covers 99% of journalist ethics and the high standards here at the AP.

Treat yourself to the BEST of #olympics pics: apnews.com/photo-galler...

INBOX: Seattle has new lion cubs www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFIc...

Lo mas reciente... apnews.com/article/migr...

The latest national immigration news out of El Paso, with @newsdude.bsky.social and Ryan J. Foley apnews.com/article/ice-...

I've filed freedom of information requests in many states and at the federal level. I'm new to WA and was sad to learn it's one of the "we'll give you your records when we feel like it" states, much like NY and AZ. NM, TX, FL are more responsive and often have actual deadlines.

apnews.com/article/asso...  "When we talk about press freedom, we are really talking about your freedom."

Over 20 AP journalists -- myself included -- spent weeks or months in immigration courts across the U.S. witnessing a historic shift: apnews.com/article/immi...

#marinelife #chimera #pnw

We tracked down the journey of a dog named Happy. Hopefully the story makes you happy, too.

Happy #worldoctopusday; this year I saw my first in the wild:

That's a Bigg boi

Killer whale #marinelife I shot last week outside Seattle. Yes, that is a juvenile fluke on the left. #orcas

Some days you're the #orca. Some days you're the seal.

Happy orca frolicking after its pod (T46) makes a kill.

Adult #killerwhale coming right at us earlier this month off the coasts of Washington / British Columbia. What's that in its mouth?

Starting work today and thinking of my colleagues worldwide who face dire conditions. apnews.com/article/mide...

Baby orca, likely T046B3A ,surfaces beside mother, likely T046B3 "Sedna." Aug. 2025 Shoutout to @pugetsoundexpress and @bartrulon for introducing me to the T46 family!

First week living in Seattle, first @seattletimes.com Sunday edition.

Goodbye, New York. Hello, Washington. My first #SEATTLE byline. I'm looking forward to more trolls, bears, and aquatic life in my copy. I will continue to cover #immigration and the urban #environment while out West. 🌲🐻 Tips/comments/complaints: [email protected] apnews.com/article/griz...

"What do you do when you’re: ☔️unexpectedly laid off a month after returning from maternity leave ...You start a substack, of course." sarahtharris.substack.com?r=20w7q&utm_...

Baby humpback breaches are pure joy. 🦑

Better late than never: @apnews.com app now lets you pick which alerts you want.

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering, convicted of prostitution offense.

Hey #scuba friends I will be diving in the #Seattle area starting in August. Looking for buddies and orgs interested in ecology, #uwphotography, etc.

Whatever is going I just remind myself that #dolphins use babytalk with their calves. (Story from 2023) apnews.com/article/dolp...

That lede from @michellelprice.bsky.social

Hello starfish! #underwaterphotography #uwphoto #starfish

Latest #immigration dispatch from myself and Amanda Seitz apnews.com/article/migr...

Gracias a las abogadas y madres que colaboraron para realizar esa historia: apnews.com/article/eeuu...

I regretted disturbing this #lemonray at night with bright white lights on a nighttime #scuba dive, so I quickly switched to redlight, and it was totally chill. #ocean #underwaterphotography

Are #nightdives the best way to see the #ocean? Also which image should lead, the #coral or the #anemone?

When you fuck up the composition but still want to frame it #underwaterphotography #scuba #ocean

Fell in love with this Caribbean reef octopus in #Cayman #GrandCayman on a #nightdive, who kept on hunting as we checked them out.

***What is this fish called?*** (Guess before you check the comments!) ***Where is it found?*** (I'm trying out new social media publisher so that I can post on Instagram, where I'm @cedar and Bluesky, where I'm apcedar.bsky.social) #ocean #underwaterphotography

Are U.S. state legislatures focusing on symbolic bills to avoid doing tougher work? Great dispatch from Susan Montoya also gets into the history of the tortilla. #weekendread apnews.com/article/stat...

Remember during the last Trump term when #immigrants trying to follow the law were nervous about #ICE check-ins? That anxiety is back, and this story from myself and colleagues @apnews.com explains why. apnews.com/article/immi...

Finally, an honest #journalism job title

Jealous of that font

Conclusion: media's influence on public opinion (#immigration) may be overblown. Just one study, but excellent design. Duly noted, @nicolaiberk.bsky.social

I first learned to do this at The Atlantic circa 2012 when folks like Alexis Madrigal taught me how, and it’s a lesson that’s stayed with me my whole career. Taking readers on the journey *with you* is so, so important to establishing trust and credibility.

New Year - new job? We’re looking for a Science Professional Officer📢 🌍Are you passionate about advancing science, driving innovation, and making an impact? Advance the scope and impact of ICES science & advice - Join our team in Copenhagen 📅Deadline to apply 12 January ℹ🔗https://shorturl.at/iaXKZ

Hey ocean experts, what's your take on this question? apnews.com/article/unit...

We’re excited to see @eumetsat.bsky.social declare #Meteosat12 fully operational today! 🛰️🎉 This new geostationary satellite will bring vast improvements to real-time weather imagery and forecasting for Europe and Africa.

Huge areas of the Arctic seafloor between Svalbard and Jan Mayen are at least temporarily saved from deep sea mining following negotiations in Norway’s parliament. Exploration permits due to be offered in early 2025 suspended www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Thanks to the 300 people who've followed me in the past week, largely by hitting AP and SCUBA starter packs. If you like news and oceans, here are the starter packs I like: Ocean Women II: go.bsky.app/4wMsfX4 Ocean Writers: go.bsky.app/L5XSEjW

Here's a starter pack with staff from The Associated Press. I have verified that all these people are my colleagues at AP

ICYMI we kayaked out to the new living breakwaters. Post #hurricane, folks are considering these. Not a #scuba #dive #photography shoot but the camera was crucial! apnews.com/article/sea-...

I’m not sure why but this is just so satisfying to watch over and over again!!

A dahlia anemone (seadahlia in Dutch) about 5 meters deep. In the Grevelingenmeer, a huge salt water lake full of sea life in Zeeland, the Netherlands. It's popular for diving since there are no currents or tides. #anemone #marinelife #scubadiving #underwaterphotography #scuba #UWphotography