Explorer, oceanographer, sciencer, sailor, diver, collector, advisor, member, mentor, facilitator, communicator, speaker, traveler, shoaler, father.
Temple University
Joined January 2013
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I wrote about safety in the field of deep sea exploration and how OceanGate bucked established norms
Includes lengthy discussion w/ Bruce Strickrott, manager and chief pilot of Navy-owned sun Alvin, as well as interviews with @SeepExplorer and @CordesLab
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On #WorldOceanDay2023, I'm proud to share @9brandon's wonderful article, Dubious Economics of Deep-Sea Mining bit.ly/3MWoxn9 - I point out uncertainty & risk of investing in DSM alongside @more_whit, contextualizing @VictorVescovo's insightful and harsh economic analysis
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Happy to be representing the deep sea at the UN ICP on New Marine Technologies and their Sustainable Use. #UNGA
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How many species are found in the Pacific Abyss? Our new paper says >6000 and less than 500 have names. Lots of taxonomy to do! With @MurielRabone @adrg1 @helena_wiklund @LupitaBribiesc1 @bokamero @DanielOBJones @mucofloris @NOCnews @NHM_Science
cell.com/current-biology/ful…
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The IRA’s climate provisions are critical to our survival, and proposals to fast-track fossil fuel permitting are unacceptable. They must be off the table for debt limit negotiations. No exceptions. To build a livable future, we cannot default on climate action.
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"Decolonizing Conservation Reading List (Version 2.0)" This tailored list of readings by @secanno of @ucsb_nceas is meant for non-Indigenous people working in ecology to self-educate on the colonialist roots of conservation science. saracannon.ca/2023/01/23/dec…
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I am beyond honoured to have been awarded a National Geographic Society Grant 2023 and to become part of a community of explorers that has deeply inspired me @InsideNatGeo. I am grateful to @NatGeo and @SchmidtOcean for supporting this research. #FalkorToo #deepseacorals
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Another job opportunity this time for an ‘early career researcher’ - think post doc level but with high chance of permanence - I’m particularly interested in candidates with a modelling/bioinformatics interest around any topic of molecular ecology derby.ac.uk/jobs/current-vac…
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Planting trees is a common strategy to lower CO2 in our atmosphere. But what can we do in urbanised areas like cities and towns? Well, the Serbians have you covered! Introducing the liquid tree. worldbiomarketinsights.com/a…
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Have you read the new paper on #deepsea impacts of climate interventions? Here's a quick introduction! You can read the paper for free using the link on our website: dosi-project.org/topics/clim…
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Today, the @ISBAHQ negotiations enter their third week as the world says “no” to #DeepSeaMining. Learn about some of the key updates coming from 🇯🇲, including Vanuatu 🇻🇺 announcing support for a precautionary pause on DSM here:
savethehighseas.org/isa-trac…
#DefendTheDeep
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Should we alter the ocean to fight climate change? In a new paper in @ScienceMagazine, DOSI experts urge caution. They explain the risks for #deepsea life and call on researchers, governments, and industry to carefully assess tradeoffs. Press release here: dosi-project.org/obcis-and-d…
ALT This figure from the new paper highlights the potential impacts of OBCIs on deep-ocean environments. Reprinted with permission from Levin et al., Science 379: 6636 (2023)
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STS NOW!! Join us today at 12pm for a talk by Dr. Erik Cordes, Professor of Biology @TempleUniv @CordesLab on the industrialization of the deep ocean! Via zoom or in the Charles Library.
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Gender equity is essential for a fair, just, and stable future 🌏 #IWD2023
To create an #Earth4All, our empowerment turnaround calls for:
🎓Education for all
👩🏿💼 Female leadership and jobs
💸 Pensions for all
Learn more ⏩ ow.ly/KhRV50NaHFB
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We must urgently reform the global economic and financial system, so that it helps—not hinders—poorer nations as they face cascading social and environmental challenges.
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At last, the #BBNJ Treaty text has been agreed! There will be more to say soon, but for now: Thank you again to all the experts and delegates who have given this agreement your all. Get some well-deserved rest! #HighSeasTreaty
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Today is the first of the month... and that means #Earth4All's newsletter is out! 🎉
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Abstracts coming in well for the 9 sessions and due to popular demand we are extending the abstract submission until the 10th March 👈 isdsc8.org so remember to get yours in 🎉 – at Edinburgh, Scotland