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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 01/10/2026

A new federal rule weakens the Endangered Species Act by redefining "harm" to wildlife. This change makes it much harder to protect the habitats that endangered species need to survive. Tell Congress to undo this change and protect endangered species here: mbayaq.co/4xSPQUZ

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our warming ocean is sending us signals, but are we paying attention? From whale sharks and manta rays off Southern California to sea stars showing signs of wasting here in Monterey Bay, this summer is offering both extraordinary encounters and worrying reminders of how much our ocean is changing.

Colorful orange and pink invertebrates cover a rock in the foreground as giant kelp towers in the background in blue ocean water.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

With California poised to implement #SB54, the most far-reaching law to reduce plastic packaging and pollution, it’s so encouraging to have the effort led by a talented individual like @calrecycle.bsky.social's Zoe Heller: bit.ly/4h4Re0g #CircularEconomy #PlasticPollution #EnvironmentalJustice

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Leadership at a pivotal moment

Throughout her career, Zoe Heller, director of CalRecycle, has been focused on the human connection to environmental effects. That focus

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Monterey Aquarium PR @montereyaqpr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

From educators to life-support systems operators, from enterprise systems administrators to security officers, we need people of all talents on our @montereybayaquarium.org team! www.montereybayaquarium.org/about-us/abo... #careers #JobOpenings #hiring #JoinOurTeam #hiring

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Job opportunities

Interested in a career at the Monterey Bay Aquarium? Get information about our employment opportunities.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 11/09/2026

POV: Playing rock, paper, fins in the Kelp Forest! #MontereyBayAquarium #RockPaperFins #FincrediblyFun

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The ocean moves us. It makes us jump for joy, swim, run, wriggle, and sometimes just stop and stare in wonder. I’m delighted we're welcoming a raft of charismatic creatures to @montereybayaquarium.org, from seahorses to penguins. When the ocean moves us, we’re much more likely to move for the ocean.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Even the deep ocean isn't immune to #PlasticPollution! And while a toy may appear innocent, the associated problems are not. That's why @montereybayaquarium.org supports legislation and international agreements that reduce unnecessary plastic at the source. bit.ly/3V4SNUu

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Plastic pollution

Explore the impacts and solutions to plastic pollution in the ocean.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I am so impressed by the work of the @montereybayaquarium.org Education team. They are truly having an impact on children's lives and advancing the Aquarium's mission: to inspire conservation of the ocean. Many thanks to them and to the generous donors who support their work, bit.ly/3UDnRL3

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Ways to give

There are many ways to support our work—choose the ones that work best for you.

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Amanda Arnold 🦈 @amandasodysseys.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Most shark and ray species have <1% of their range covered by no-take MPAs. New open access in @consletters.bsky.social: Sharks, Rays, & MPAs: a global assessment of MPA coverage in national waters across species ranges tinyurl.com/SharkRayMPA @nickdulvy.bsky.social @jaymatsushiba.bsky.social

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

As we mark the #LaborDay holiday, I’ve been thinking about the meaning of the day and the people whose work has shaped the places we live. This year, I'm especially reflecting on the talented people who work at @montereybayaquarium.org.

Young man in blue jacket shows a tube of moon jellies to visitors in a red t shirt and green top at Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 05/09/2026

Our planet has been reshaped by unsustainable human activity, with forests cleared, lands degraded & 1 million species pushed toward extinction. In 2025, UNEP helped countries turn this around by promoting better governance of natural spaces & ensuring communities benefit: ow.ly/Vnqz50ZJsrq

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 02/09/2026

Today, we’re featuring our director of environmental water science, Karen. Her department’s work is often behind the scenes and beneath the surface… literally.

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White text on a dark blue background reads what are you working on? Light blue text below reads Overall our team ensures the water is healthy for our animals and for when it returns to Monterey Bay. Right now, I’m developing a microplastics monitoring program for the Aquarium and working with partners to contribute towards a statewide monitoring strategy

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Research teams at @montereybayaquarium.org are paying close attention to troubling ocean warming and other trends affecting marine life, including the growth of needlelike plankton species Pseudo-nitzchia that are linked to serious neurological disorders in marine mammals and humans. #MarineLife

A microscope slide shows many needle-like brownish filaments of Pseudo-nitzchia plankton, scattered like pick-up sticks across the image.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 01/09/2026

🍣 Choosing sustainable seafood is a positive action nearly all of us can take to protect ocean habitats and wildlife. Our refreshed Sushi Guide will make those choices even easier.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 01/09/2026

Kiwi the tufted puffin chick is two months old and thriving! 🐣 Daily checkups from our dedicated aviculturists keep this puffling healthy—a big win for the Species Survival Plan, which works to protect the genetic diversity of nearly 300 species, including tufted puffins like Kiwi.

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Dr Craig R McClain @drcraigmc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

New in PNAS today: we projected how climate change will reshape the body size of marine life across the entire ocean. 23,329 mollusc species, every ocean basin. The headline everyone expects is "life shrinks." The real answer is far stranger. 🧪 #marinelife www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

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Nonuniform resizing of marine life under climate change | PNAS

Global warming is often predicted to drive universal declines in animal body size, but empirical evidence remains equivocal. This is particularly t...

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Encouraging news about developments that will help create the clean-energy future we need! #WindPower #CleanEnergy #ActOnClimate #OceanClimateAction #OffshoreWind

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 31/08/2026

It’s no secret that our ecosystems are in crisis. It’s also clear we have the knowledge and tools to help heal nature. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration hub connects you to the people, projects and solutions making it happen: hub.decadeonrestoration.org #GenerationRestoration

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Monterey Aquarium PR @montereyaqpr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Great to see two @montereybayaquarium.org ctenophore stars -- Mackenzie Bubel and Tommy Knowles -- presenting about their success culturing several ctenophore species that are now on exhibit at the Aquarium.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 28/08/2026

Then Assemblymember Dave Jones was inspired to create the fund after learning about the threats facing sea otters during a 2005 visit with his family to the Aquarium. Laird co-authored the original legislation. www.dailynews.com/2006/04/03/a...

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Assemblyman tries to save sea otters

SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, was visiting the Monterey Bay Aquarium last summer when he and his family learned that the threatened California sea otter population is not thriving...

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 28/08/2026

While the fund doesn't directly support the Aquarium’s Sea Otter Program, it has raised $5 million since 2006 for other organizations whose work complements all that we’re doing to recover this iconic species. bit.ly/3Upflix #WildlifeConservation #MarineMammal #SeaOtter #ActForTheOcean

A staff member at Monterey Bay Aquarium cradles a rescued sea otter pup and hand-feeds it formula from a baby bottle. The pup is brown; the staff member wears a black outfit with yellow trim and green medical gloves.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 28/08/2026

Huge thanks to @governor.ca.gov for signing into law a bill by State Sen. John Laird to re-establish California Sea Otter Voluntary Contribution Fund. The Fund will again appear on the 2026 state income tax return; to remain active, it must attract at least $250,000 in contributions each year.

A group of brown sea otters floats amid golden-brown kelp amid blue ocean water off the back deck of Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

California’s coastline is a place of breathtaking beauty filled with remarkable wildlife. It's a place of respite and a source of inspiration. It’s the foundation for a strong tourism economy, vibrant and sustainable fisheries, and myriad industries that depend on a healthy ocean to thrive.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 24/08/2026

It’s August, and the dogfish days of summer are upon us. Find out which ocean animals remind us of dogs, and help us answer the age-old question, “Can I pet that dog?” [1/9]

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 25/08/2026

A quarter of all marine species rely on coral reefs for shelter, spawning grounds, and food—supporting many of the world’s fisheries. Protecting reefs protects jobs, food security, and stability for coastal communities 🪸 Learn how you can help protect reefs: go.whoi.edu/Reefsafe

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World Weather Attribution @wwattribution.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🌊 Climate change is causing European sea surface temperatures to surge: marine ecosystems are suffering 🌊 World Weather Attribution scientists analysed the record-breaking SSTs in Europe’s waters in July. They found that the event was primarily driven by climate change. (1/5)

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 19/08/2026

It's the culmination of 30+ years of work by Aquarium teams whose leadership – across policy, science, outreach, and inspiring exhibits – helped lay the foundation for this triumph. mbayaq.co/4wFICmz #OceanConservation #SustainableFisheries #BluefinTuna #OceanLeadership #EnvironmentalPolicy

People in white hardhats slide a tagged Pacific bluefin tuna from a white sling into the ocean off the coast of Japan.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 19/08/2026

This is an historic achievement for a species once depleted to just two percent of its population. It replaces vulnerable annual negotiations with pre-agreed rules rooted in science. Thanks to the global community of scientists, fishers, and delegates who championed this 14-year recovery effort.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Pacific bluefin tuna were once reduced to just 2% of their historical population. Their recovery shows what science-based conservation can achieve and the Aquarium has played an important role. It's another example of the Aquarium's ability to provide global leadership in ocean conservation.

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MBARI @mbarinews.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Where curiosity finds connection 🌊🎓✨ For 30 years, MBARI’s Summer Internship Program has welcomed students and educators from around the world to participate in hands-on ocean research. Our former interns are transforming ocean exploration. Learn more: www.mbari.org/news/where-c...

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Where curiosity finds connection: Celebrating 30 years of MBARI’s Summer Internship Program • MBARI

MBARI interns participate in hands-on ocean research, experiencing careers in marine science, engineering, and education firsthand and helping transform ocean exploration.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Here are great sites to find critical data about our changing climate. #ClimateScience

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I was pleased to meet with California Natural Resources Secretary @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social in Sacramento last week. It's inspiring to connect with like-minded leaders who share a commitment to protecting California’s extraordinary natural environment. #ActForTheOcean

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 10/08/2026

When the next draft proposal drops, a 90-day comment period lets us make our voices heard! Sign up for our ocean action emails to know the moment it happens: mbayaq.co/4gpSpIk

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Get the latest ocean news, sustainable living tips, and simple ways to take action for a healthier ocean.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

My first press conference in my new role at @montereybayaquarium.org was an important one: standing with local and federal leaders to oppose offshore oil and gas drilling. Exposing this pristine coast to the unacceptable risks of #OffshoreDrilling is, quite simply, beyond comprehension.

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A strong statement from the California legislature, led by state Sen. John Laird, opposing offshore oil drilling and supporting @thecacoast.bsky.social and @cacoastal.bsky.social. We are fortunate to have such staunch ocean leaders in our state! #CoastalProtection #CoastalAccess #ActForTheOcean

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

It's #MPADay, an opportunity to celebrate marine protected areas that protect critical ecosystems, help vulnerable ocean species recover, and support the long-term sustainability of fisheries and other ocean resources. mpaday.org

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Celebrating local actions for global impact 1 August

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Margaret Spring @margaretspring.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The continuing rollbacks of the #EndangeredSpeciesAct are a direct assault on our environment. A healthy economy cannot exist without a healthy planet, yet the latest round of attacks on the ESA threaten California’s treasured marine life and special places...

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

For more than 50 years, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has demonstrated that species can recover when we protect habitats and follow science. The latest changes from the Trump-Vance administration weaken protections that have helped save some of America's most iconic wildlife from extinction.

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Dr Craig R McClain @drcraigmc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

For #MolluscMonday, a grim one. The new IUCN Red List assessed every mollusc known to live only at hydrothermal vents. Of 201 species, 125 are now threatened with extinction, and the driver is deep-sea mining that has not meaningfully started yet. #marinelife iucn.org/press-releas...

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From desert frog to deep-sea molluscs, remarkable species at risk – IUCN Red List

Gland, Switzerland, 9 July 2026 (IUCN) – Deep-sea mining threatens over half of molluscs reliant on hydrothermal vents, today’s update of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ has revealed. In Aust...

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MBARI @mbarinews.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

An expert hunter with a dazzling smile 🦷💙 ⁠ Pacific viperfish (Chauliodus macouni) may look intimidating, but those dramatic teeth are perfectly suited for life in the deep. They are among the countless marine animals that migrate each night from the ocean’s depths towards shallower surface waters.⁠

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Jenny Gray @jenny-gray.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The strength of conservation is measured not when it is easy, but when it is tested. Last week's changes to the U.S. Endangered Species Act regulations weaken protections that have helped recover some of America's most iconic wildlife. #EndangeredSpecies #WildlifeConservation

Mother sea otter with whitish face holds a fluffy, brown newborn pup on her chest as she floats on her back against a background of blue ocean water. Her eyes and nose are black as she looks to the right.

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