Gray whales migrate ~12,000 miles from Alaska to Mexico. Climate change is melting sea ice, pushing whales into SF Bay & increasing ship strike risk. We use thermal cameras to detect whales and alert ships to slow down or change course make the bay a safe place for whales. Learn more: whalesafe.com

Supported by the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, the Clean Currents Coalition has removed over 5 million kilograms of plastic—80% diverted from landfills. We celebrate these teams for their incredible accomplishments and for developing scalable tools for addressing the plastic pollution crisis.

Through the Clean Currents Coalition, the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory has worked with experts across eight countries to stop plastic in rivers before it reaches the ocean. Stay tuned for some exciting news in the next few days!

Our Director, Dr. Douglas McCauley, was boots on the ground at Davos 2026 to amplify the critical work of protecting whales from vessel strikes. To watch the full video, click here: youtu.be/Tz937cYyILI?...

Deep-Sea Mining Watch reveals where vessels are exploring deep-sea mineral sites, helping bring accountability to one of the ocean’s last frontiers. @paulwoods.io , Global Fishing Watch Chief Innovation Officer, highlights the role of transparency in ocean governance. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4a1Qvex

The new Deep-Sea Mining Watch is LIVE. Ocean transparency matters for the up to 90% of deep sea species that may still be undiscovered — and how AIS data + Global Fishing Watch tools reveal where deep-sea exploration is happening. @globalfishingwatch.org Explore → deepseaminingwatch.msi.ucsb.edu

📣 BREAKING: Deep-Sea Mining Watch is LIVE. Developed by the @ucsbenioffocean.bsky.social and powered by @globalfishingwatch.org technology, this new public data portal maps vessel activity linked to deep-sea mineral exploration around the world. Explore the new portal → bit.ly/4pg00v3

UCSB researchers teamed up with local groups in 8 countries to track 3.8M kg of river debris, 66% plastic. The result? One of the largest river plastic datasets + 4 ways to stop it. 📰 Read more in The Current: news.ucsb.edu/2025/021966/...

👥 10 students. 🌎 1 mission: a healthier planet. Meet the 2025 Benioff Scholars—driving real-world solutions to some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.

📢 We’re hiring a Data Scientist! Join our team to lead high-impact data analysis and visualization work to help tackle plastic pollution, drive circularity, and revolutionize waste management with data. 📊 🔗 Apply by June 8th for full consideration! recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02979

Are you a UCSB student with a love for the ocean and a knack storytelling? 🌊 The Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory is seeking a Science Communications Intern to support storytelling and outreach around key ocean issues and solutions! Apply by May 9th! 🔗 bosl.ucsb.edu/jobs

Reminder that applications are due by tomorrow (3/15) by 5 PM (Pacific Time). ⏰ Don't miss this funding opportunity for your research! 🔗Apply at tinyurl.com/benioffapply25

Are you a current or incoming graduate student at @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social whose research advances applied environmental science? If YES, you're eligible to apply to be a Benioff Scholar! We’re offering $6,000 grants to fund scholars’ research. Apply by March 15th: tinyurl.com/benioffapply25

✨ Benioff Scholars Program ✨ Last summer, our 2024 Benioff Scholars engaged in innovative research for a healthier ocean 🌊🌎 Applications for 2025 are now open! UCSB grad students can apply for a $6k grant to support applied environmental science research. 🔗 Apply now at tinyurl.com/benioffapply25