Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory
@ucsbenioffocean.bsky.social
Working to improve and safeguard the health of our oceans through science and technology 🌊 💙
AI can contribute to making our ocean economy regenerative, from detecting patterns in massive datasets to helping coastal communities prepare for risk and making ocean industries more efficient.
Read more via the World Economic Forum: wef.ch/blueeconomy26
#GlobalFutureCouncil
Read more via the World Economic Forum: wef.ch/blueeconomy26
#GlobalFutureCouncil
June 22, 2026 at 7:16 PM
AI can contribute to making our ocean economy regenerative, from detecting patterns in massive datasets to helping coastal communities prepare for risk and making ocean industries more efficient.
Read more via the World Economic Forum: wef.ch/blueeconomy26
#GlobalFutureCouncil
Read more via the World Economic Forum: wef.ch/blueeconomy26
#GlobalFutureCouncil
🌊We're excited to share the Field Guide for Cleaner Currents!
This free, open-access resource is designed to help practitioners develop and scale solutions to river plastic pollution.
Art credit: Sayo Studio, Nicolle Fuller, Rob Gillman
Explore it here: cleancurrentscoalition.org/field-guide/
This free, open-access resource is designed to help practitioners develop and scale solutions to river plastic pollution.
Art credit: Sayo Studio, Nicolle Fuller, Rob Gillman
Explore it here: cleancurrentscoalition.org/field-guide/
June 10, 2026 at 8:05 PM
🌊We're excited to share the Field Guide for Cleaner Currents!
This free, open-access resource is designed to help practitioners develop and scale solutions to river plastic pollution.
Art credit: Sayo Studio, Nicolle Fuller, Rob Gillman
Explore it here: cleancurrentscoalition.org/field-guide/
This free, open-access resource is designed to help practitioners develop and scale solutions to river plastic pollution.
Art credit: Sayo Studio, Nicolle Fuller, Rob Gillman
Explore it here: cleancurrentscoalition.org/field-guide/
Happy World Oceans Day! 🌊
Today, we celebrate the ocean and reaffirm our commitment to protecting it for future generations.
Swipe to learn more about how our research supports ocean conservation around the world.
#WorldOceansDay
Photo Credit:
1, 4 Michele du Plo
9 Christophe Chellapermal
Today, we celebrate the ocean and reaffirm our commitment to protecting it for future generations.
Swipe to learn more about how our research supports ocean conservation around the world.
#WorldOceansDay
Photo Credit:
1, 4 Michele du Plo
9 Christophe Chellapermal
June 8, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Happy World Oceans Day! 🌊
Today, we celebrate the ocean and reaffirm our commitment to protecting it for future generations.
Swipe to learn more about how our research supports ocean conservation around the world.
#WorldOceansDay
Photo Credit:
1, 4 Michele du Plo
9 Christophe Chellapermal
Today, we celebrate the ocean and reaffirm our commitment to protecting it for future generations.
Swipe to learn more about how our research supports ocean conservation around the world.
#WorldOceansDay
Photo Credit:
1, 4 Michele du Plo
9 Christophe Chellapermal
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
May 27, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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.
May 13, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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!
May 13, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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?...
Hub Culture Davos 2026: UCSB's Dr. Douglas McCauley - Save the Whales!
YouTube video by Hub Culture
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January 28, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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?...
Reposted by Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory
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
@paulwoods.io , Global Fishing Watch Chief Innovation Officer, highlights the role of transparency in ocean governance.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4a1Qvex
January 14, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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
@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
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
December 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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
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
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
December 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
📣 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
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/...
The result? One of the largest river plastic datasets + 4 ways to stop it.
📰 Read more in The Current: news.ucsb.edu/2025/021966/...
July 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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/...
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.
🌎 1 mission: a healthier planet.
Meet the 2025 Benioff Scholars—driving real-world solutions to some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.
June 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
👥 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.
🌎 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
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
Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory Assistant or Associate Specialist - Marine Science Institute, UC Santa Barbara
University of California Santa Barbara is hiring. Apply now!
recruit.ap.ucsb.edu
June 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
📢 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
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
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
April 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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
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
Don't miss this funding opportunity for your research!
🔗Apply at tinyurl.com/benioffapply25
March 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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
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
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
March 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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
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
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
March 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
✨ 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
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