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