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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Connect with CSU researchers and leaders at the COAST 2026 Annual Meeting on Oct 2 in Long Beach! Enjoy student posters, faculty talks, and an expert panel on ocean needs while building partnerships across California's marine science community www.calstate.edu/impact-of-th...
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Heal the Bay @healthebay.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Take the first step in protecting our oceans, coastal waters, and watersheds with Heal the Bay! Learn about our volunteer programs, meet like-minded environmental advocates, and be the first to hear about upcoming events and opportunities. healthebay.org/event/new-he...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 26/09/2026
Hawaii could receive potentially "catastrophic" rainfall as Hurricane Nolo passes in the Pacific. Follow the latest.
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Hurricane Nolo Updates: Storm Moves Toward Hawaii, Bringing ‘Catastrophic’ Rain
More than two feet of rain could fall on the Big Island this weekend. The storm is the third hurricane to approach the state in recent weeks.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 24/09/2026
Throwback to that time when we lit up the United Nations in New York with a visitor from the ocean twilight zone! ⁠ This 2021 Climate Week projection featured a siphonophore—a colony of specialized marine organisms that work together to enhance group survival. Learn more: twilightzone.whoi.edu
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Check out our job board! We update it from time to time to make sure our job listings are actually hiring, not AI slop, related to Coastal environments and still accepting applications #jobs #careers #jobboard www.calstate.edu/impact-of-th...
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
CA approved $5M toward returning 357 acres to the Northern Chumash Tribe The tribe will lead habitat and watershed restoration. As Cal Poly's Ben Ruttenberg noted, they are the perfect partner for this work 🌿✨ #Conservation #CentralCoast #California us.list-manage.com/QZK9DB7KX8N?...
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California approved $5 million toward buying 357 coastal acres once home to America's largest abalone farm; the $18 million tribal acquisition could revive aquaculture and restore habitat
California has approved $5 million towards the purchase of 357 coastal acres in Cayucos that once housed the largest abalone farm in the US. The yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe is s...
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 18/09/2026
Another battery fire erupts at Moss Landing, where some units are still charged
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Another battery fire erupts at Moss Landing, where some units are still charged
Almost two years after a massive battery fire south of Santa Cruz displaced 1,200 people and smoldered for days, the same facility is burning again.
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 17/09/2026
My administration is keeping my State of the State pledge to expand financing options for survivors of the Palisades and Eaton fires. @calhfa.bsky.social is connecting impacted homeowners to lenders with reduced-interest loans — so construction can start sooner and families can return home.
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Governor Newsom delivers on pledge to provide new financing options for Eaton and Palisades survivors | Governor of California
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Cal Poly Humboldt is hiring a full-time Boating Safety Officer to lead small-boat ops, train students, & support field trips Help us build a culture of safe marine science: careers.humboldt.edu/hm/en-us/job... #HigherEdJobs #MarineScience
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Human Resources Details - Boating Safety Officer
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 15/09/2026
“Super El Niño” keeps showing up in the headlines, but what does it mean? Once sea surface temperatures in the central-eastern Pacific rise 0.5°C above average, an El Niño event begins. A “super” El Niño happens when surface temperatures rise by at least 2°C. Learn more: go.whoi.edu/super-el-nino
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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 15/09/2026
This summer, Mack Baysinger worked at the L.A. Times as an AAAS Mass Media Fellow supported by AGU. In Baysinger's words: Thank you to everyone who helped me swap out my lab coat for a reporter's notebook! I'm pictured here with my desk neighbor, Noah Haggerty, a 2024 AAAS Mass Media Fellow.
Mack Baysinger, left, and Noah Haggerty, right, sit at desks in the L.A. Times newsroom.
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MBARI @mbarinews.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Not your average worm 🔥⁠ ⁠ Gossamer worms call the expansive waters of the ocean’s twilight zone home. Living up in the water column, thousands of feet above the seafloor, has made Tomopteris effective swimmers. They swish their bodies side to side while rowing paddle-like parapodia.
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URI Graduate School of Oceanography @urigso.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🌊 Check out the length of this deep-sea sponge! Spotted by the ROVs aboard E/V Nautilus more than 4,700 meters below the surface in the southwest region of the Wake Island EEZ, this Caulophacus glass sponge is home to several deep-sea associates. 🦑 🧪
📸 Screenshot courtesy of the OET livestream. NA181 is supported by NOAA Ocean Exploration via the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute.
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Cal State LA honors Dr. Andrés Aguilar with an Outstanding Professor Award for teaching excellence. Dr. Aguilar has done some groundbreaking NSF-funded research on California marine conservation! #CalStateLA #FacultyExcellence www.monrovianow.com/2026/09/monr...
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Monrovia resident Andres Aguilar receives Cal State LA Outstanding Professor Award
News and observations about Monrovia, California.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 09/09/2026
As #HurricaneLowell barreled towards Hawai’i, WHOI researchers took to the skies to track its power and trajectory! Flying into the storm w/ the Air Force Hurricane Hunters, they launched ocean wave drifters & ALAMO profilers—seen here as red dots & green triangles. More: go.whoi.edu/sascwatch
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MBARI @mbarinews.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I am the terror that floats in the dark.⁠ I am the immortal plastic toy that's growing its own ecosystem.⁠ I am deep-sea duck! 🦆🌊😱⁠ ⁠ Our ROV cameras spotted this unlikely deep-sea visitor on the seafloor. Even miles beneath the ocean’s surface, we find trash, much of it plastic.
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
CSU COAST Grant Development Program application deadline has been extended to September 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST. We have revised the RFP language regarding how campuses should calculate the WTU rate for PIs requesting reassigned time funding More info: www.calstate.edu/impact-of-th...
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Last call for Early Bird #registration for the #Resilient #California Summit, ends TODAY! Join people from across California to advance the #policies, #partnerships, and #practices needed to build resilience as #climate change accelerates. Visit ResilientCaliforniaSummit.org to learn more!
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Career Opportunity! UC Berkeley is hiring an Assistant Professor in Arthropod Biodiversity within the Dept. of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management. Conduct cutting-edge research & teach in Berkeley, CA. jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/679922/a...
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Assistant Professor - Arthropod Biodiversity - Berkeley job with Unversity of California, Berkeley | 679922
Assistant Professor - Arthropod Biodiversity - Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management Position overview Position t
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Job Alert! #NHMLAC is hiring a Curator of Marine Invertebrates in Los Angeles, CA ($83k–$112k). Lead collection-based research in marine biology & oversee echinoderm collections. Apply now: jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/679919/c...
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Curator, Marine Invertebrates - Los Angeles, California job with National History Museum of Los Angeles County | 679919
The Curator will conduct collection-based research in integrative invertebrate biology and oversee the stewardship of the echinoderm collections.
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Calling all CA coastal science & engineering grad students! Apply for the 2026 Robert L. Wiegel Scholarship today. Grants total $5,000+ for eligible current students and recent grads. Submit your application by Oct 15: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Join the California State Coastal Conservancy’s Explore the Coast Advisory Board! Help guide funding & advance equity in outdoor access. 4 positions open (2-year term, $500 annual stipend). Apply by Oct 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST! 🌲🌊 Application: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
@insideclimatenews.org good to see that you could join us at our last briefing. Check out our Informing Decision-Making page for all out past and upcoming briefings The Microplastics briefing was recorded if you want to check it out its at the bottom of the page: www.calstate.edu/impact-of-th...
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 28/08/2026
California ❤️ Sea Otters 🦦 I just signed legislation restoring the California Sea Otter Voluntary Contribution Fund. Californians can support sea otter conservation and research through voluntary donations on state income tax returns.
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Corey Garza @profcgarza.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Attending the 2026 Western Society of Naturalists Meeeting in Sacramento? Consider submitting an abstract to our session on the use of autonomous systems & machine learning in marine science. Research & education talks welcomed. Abstracts due September 9th. www.wsn-online.org/annual-meeti...
Collage of drones and other autonomous systems being used in the marine environment.
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
New study alert! 🌊 Dr. Jeremy Claisse & Cal Poly Pomona team mapped southern California artificial reefs in high-res, linking sonar metrics to reef design. Funded partially by a CSU COAST SSINP award Explore the paper & reef maps: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... @calpolypomona.bsky.social
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High-resolution mapping of artificial reefs in southern California: Linking sonar-derived habitat metrics to reef construction material and design
Artificial reefs can be designed to support ecosystem functioning by optimizing habitat variables. Unfortunately, fine-scale quantitative descriptions of their habitat structure remain limited, especi...
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Two exciting job openings with the Greater Farallones Association 🌊 Postdoc Scholar – Coastal Image Analysis & Dune Modeling (Due Sept 13) farallones.org/job-openings... 📋 Coastal Resilience Operations Coordinator (Due Sept 22) farallones.org/job-openings...
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Job Opening - Postdoctoral Scholar, Coastal Resilience - Greater Farallones Association
Conserving the wildlife and habitats of Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary through scientific research, environmental education, and community-based conservation.
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Attending the COAST Annual Meeting as a designated traveler? Book your Hyatt Regency room by Sept 1! Rooms in our block are first-come, first-served. Reserve your room at the bottom of the registration form today! 🏨👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Register for the COAST 2026 Annual Meeting!
The COAST 2026 Annual Meeting at the Chancellor’s Office on Friday, October 2, 2026, will bring together faculty members, students, and administrators from across the CSU. The meeting will showcase th...
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The recording for COAST's virtual briefing, Microplastics & CA Agriculture: Aligning Policy, Science, & Practice, is now live! Catch up on expert insights regarding plastic pollution, food safety, & practical policy solutions Watch the full video & download slides: www.calstate.edu/impact-of-th...
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The US National Science Foundation (NSF) is expected to award about 30% fewer new research grants this fiscal year than in the last one and also 50% fewer than 2021-2024. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Exclusive: NSF set to issue lowest number of new grants in four decades
The US science-funding agency is withholding $1 billion of its budget so that the money can go to a special White House project.
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Warming ocean temperatures from El Niño are driving sharks farther north along California's coast as Baja waters grow too warm. Marine experts warn that shark activity will continue to rise across Southern and Central CA through summer and fall Full story: www.sfgate.com/travel/artic...
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Central Coast local captures more shark activity on camera than ever before
A historic El Niño is bringing sharks to California's shores.
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Early Bird registration for the inaugural Resilient California Summit has been extended through September 4! Date: October 20-22, 2026 Location: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento Visit lnkd.in/ge7fEBaU to register or for more information. #climate #science #csu #california #students
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Warm El Niño waters are driving #juvenilegreatwhitesharks further north and closer to CA beaches CSULB Shark Lab Director Chris Lowe explains how rising sea temperatures push these young marine predators right into popular coastal swimming spots Full story: www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
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Warmer ocean waters draw more sharks to Southern California - UPI.com
Warmer ocean waters fueled by the El Niño climate pattern are drawing more sharks to Southern California.
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Join #LECO at #CalStateLA (C³ AL Lab) Sept 23–24, 2026, for a hands-on Separation Science Workshop! Master GC×GC theory, chemical analysis, and lab procedures with expert presentations and live demos. Space is limited—reserve your spot today! forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Heading to the beach this weekend? 🏖️ You might want to brush up on your "stingray shuffle." With the recent marine heat wave hitting Southern California, Sting Rays have been spotted on #SoCalBeaches Thank you @ktla.com, full story: ktla.com/news/califor...
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Stingrays are invading Southern California beaches. Here’s why.
Beachgoers are reporting more incidents of stingray encounters and lashings as a marine heat wave off the Southern California coast draws the bottom dwellers closer to shore in record numbers. Acco…
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Tamarack Beach is disappearing faster than expected!🌊💔 Dr. Pat Abbott (SDSU) warns that strong swells, high tides, and climate patterns are rapidly accelerating erosion, making future sand replenishment tougher and pricier. #SDSU #CoastalErosion Full Story: www.nbcsandiego.com/video/videos...
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Carlsbad's Tamarack Beach washing away
A popular state beach in Carlsbad is slowly being washed away and a local geologist said climate change is to blame. NBC 7's Shandel Menezes has the update.
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Attending AGU 2026? Submit your abstract for our Special Sessions, more info coming soon! Present on STEM student success, policy-relevant science, autonomous systems & ML, or MPA management. Share your work and connect with decision-makers. Session Info: www.wsn-online.org/annual-meeti...
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2026 Special Sessions – Western Society of Naturalists
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Protect Virginia’s coasts from seabed mining! Join Environment Virginia & Lynnhaven River NOW for an expert webinar on Wed, Aug 12 at 4 PM ET. Learn what's at stake and how to submit your comment to BOEM before the Aug 22 deadline. RSVP: environmentamerica.org/virginia/cen...
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Our coast at risk: What a Virginia seabed mining project could do to our ocean
Protect our ocean and sea life.
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#NOAA Office for Coastal Management has opened an opportunity to comment on the performance evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program. About 250 CA's #marine and #coastalscientists have signed a comment letter opposing the federal action The Letter: docs.google.com/document/u/1...
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California Coastal Scientists Public Letter
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
@opc-california.bsky.social Is hosting Virtual Public Meetings on he Importance of California’s Coastal Zone Management Program on Aug 11 & 12 Send comments to czma.california-evaluation@noaa.gov Register for Virtual Meetings: links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2... #SaveCACoast #CaliforniaCoasts
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Join us for our virtual briefing, #Microplastics and #California #Agriculture: Aligning #Policy, #Science, and Practice on Aug. 19, 2026 from 1:00–2:30 PM PT! Register here: csumb.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · 04/08/2026
Have you ever seen a sleek brown-and-white bird hover over the ocean, fold its wings and drop into the water like a cannonball, only to surface seconds later with a fish in its grip? 😳 If so, you've probably seen an osprey! Learn all about these water-loving birds of prey: 🔗 bit.ly/4cfDIoK
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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The August 2026 issue of North American Journal of Fisheries Management is here! This issue has something for everyone! academic.oup.com/najfm/issue/...
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Sharks can hear you swimming from up to 100 feet away! CSULB Shark Lab Director Chris Lowe reveals that sharks often detect humans through sound, not blood. The best part? Their research shows white sharks frequently swim near people completely peacefully us.list-manage.com/BZmB64BquQ9?... #CSULB
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Sharks can hear you swimming from 100 feet away. That's not necessarily a bad thing
A first-of-its-kind study looks at how sharks react to the sounds of surfing, swimming and kayaking — and whether certain beach activities attract their attention more than others.
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Attending AGU? Check out these sessions convened by COAST members! 1: "Emerging Contaminants from High-Intensity Fires: Sources, Transport, and Fate Across the Earth System." agu.confex.com/agu/agu26/pr... 2: "NH036: Interdisciplinary Tsunami Science" Link: agu.confex.com/agu/agu26/pr...
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Interdisciplinary Tsunami Science
Tsunamis are one of the most devastating natural disasters, with the potential for inflicting tremendous damage along wide stretches of coastal areas. Recent events have demonstrated that the risk fro...
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Turn NASA satellite data into real-world action! NASA's Accelerating Earth Solutions program seeks proposals that accelerate the use of Earth-observing satellite data in real-world decision-making Submit your proposal by Oct 15 Full details: nspires.nasaprs.com/external/sol...
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NSPIRES - Solicitations Summary
NASA and U.S. Government policies address research and personal misconduct, and provide avenues for reporting potential violations.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 28/07/2026
Aquariums across the U.S. and Spain are working to relocate 30 whales from a shuttered aquatic park in Canada. Six of 30 beluga whales were airlifted to facilities in Chicago and San Antonio, with others scheduled to depart in the next coming months.
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Aquariums Are Relocating 30 Beluga Whales in ‘Unprecedented’ Rescue
Relocating the whales from a closed marine attraction in Canada to aquariums in the United States and Spain requires coordination, permits and a police escort.
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Orcas are wearing Salmon hats again! We may need more research and pictures www.cnn.com/2024/12/07/s...
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A recent orca sighting recalls a mystifying 1980s phenomenon. Is it happening again? | CNN
In 1987, killer whales in Puget Sound donned salmon “hats,” carrying dead fish on their heads. Now, a photo of an orca has observers wondering if the trend has returned.
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CSU COAST @csucoast.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
​COAST’s OpenWater Submission Portal for the 2027 Grant Development Program is now live! Open to all CSU faculty. Proposals are due by September 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time, see full announcement and instructions for submitting proposal materials.​​ www.calstate.edu/impact-of-th...
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