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georgeimatsumoto.bsky.social
🧪📍🌊 🦑🍎 We’re excited to announce that we are organizing a second ctenophore meeting — Ctenopalooza Ctwo — to be held at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) in Monterey Bay, California, on August 23–25, 2026.
Registration is now open!
www.mbari.org/event/ctenop...
Ctenopalooza Ctwo • MBARI
Ctenopalooza Ctwo – a meeting of those interested in ctenophores About the meeting The past decade has seen remarkable advances in our understanding of these fascinating animals—spanning genomics, cel...
www.mbari.org
February 24, 2026 at 5:48 AM
ctenophoresrock.bsky.social
Ten years after the first gathering, #Ctenopalooza returns for Round Ctwo! Join #ctenophore enthusiasts & researchers from around the world at @mbarinews.bsky.social in Moss Landing, California, on August 24-25, 2026 🌊

For more details and how to register, visit: www.mbari.org/event/ctenop... 🦑 🧪
Promotional piece for Ctenopalooza Ctwo. It's a world map with various comb jellies from around the world migrating to California. Text reads "California Here WE come! cto Ctenopalooza Ctwo!"
May 21, 2026 at 11:19 AM
georgeimatsumoto.bsky.social
🧪📍🌊 🦑🍎 an amazing Ctenophore meeting - Ctenopalooza Ctwo wrapped up this week following the first Ctenopalooza in 2016. Ten years is too long! news brief in comment.
August 27, 2026 at 10:29 PM
stevehaddock.bsky.social
Calling all #ctenophore researchers and artists!
Joe Ryan is organizing the Ctenopalooza Ctwo meeting, which we will host at MBARI in California August 23-25. 🦑🧪🌊
www.mbari.org/event/ctenop...
Come swap notes with fellow enthusiasts about the latest news in comb jellies.
A photo of a large red comb jelly on a black background.
February 23, 2026 at 10:39 PM
mbarinews.bsky.social
MBARI hosted experts from around the world for Ctenopalooza Ctwo. Researchers shared discoveries and sparked exciting collaborations, while @montereybayaquarium.org shared new developments in culturing these dazzling drifters. 🌊🌈🌊

Learn more: www.mbari.org/news/mbari-h...
MBARI hosts workshop to share latest research on comb jellies • MBARI
This week, MBARI welcomed experts from a wide range of scientific disciplines to discuss the latest research on ctenophores, also known as comb jellies. The Ctenopalooza Ctwo workshop helped foster ne...
www.mbari.org
August 28, 2026 at 9:41 PM
stevehaddock.bsky.social
Attention fans of #ctenophores 🌊🦑🧪
Please consider joining us at the Ctenopalooza Ctwo conference/celebration in California this August.
Support is potentially available for artists and communicators.
www.mbari.org/event/ctenop...
Register soon or miss out on the fun! Meals included!
Ctenopalooza Ctwo • MBARI
Ctenopalooza Ctwo – a meeting of those interested in ctenophores About the meeting The past decade has seen remarkable advances in our understanding of these fascinating animals—spanning genomics, cel...
www.mbari.org
May 27, 2026 at 5:48 PM
noncompliantcyborg.bsky.social
I received a funded sci-comm/artist spot for Ctenopalooza cTwo in August! 🥳

Excited to be attending and to share with you all about the meeting.
June 20, 2026 at 2:56 AM
ctenophoresrock.bsky.social
Ctenopalooza Ctwo starts in less than a week! 🎉 For those attending, don’t forget to check your email for the latest update on the program 🤩 And safe travels on your way to Moss Landing 🤞It’s going to be tentacular! @georgeimatsumoto.bsky.social @stevehaddock.bsky.social @mbarinews.bsky.social 🦑
Promotional piece for Ctenopalooza Ctwo. It’s a world map with various comb jellies converging on California. Text reads “California Here we come! cto Ctenopalooza Ctwo
August 19, 2026 at 5:35 PM
ctenophoresrock.bsky.social
For the first time in decade, Ctenopalooza returns for Round Ctwo! #Ctenophore researchers & enthusiasts from around the world will convene August 24 - 25, 2026 at @mbarinews.bsky.social in Moss Landing, California. For more details and how to register, visit: www.mbari.org/event/ctenop... #scicomm
Promotional piece for Ctenopalooza Ctwo. It's a world map with various comb jellies from around the world migrating to California. Text reads "California Here WE come! cto Ctenopalooza Ctwo!"
April 24, 2026 at 6:19 PM
vicky.science
CTENOPALOOZA CTWO 💀
stevehaddock.bsky.social Steve Haddock @stevehaddock.bsky.social · May 27
Attention fans of #ctenophores 🌊🦑🧪
Please consider joining us at the Ctenopalooza Ctwo conference/celebration in California this August.
Support is potentially available for artists and communicators.
www.mbari.org/event/ctenop...
Register soon or miss out on the fun! Meals included!
Ctenopalooza Ctwo • MBARI
Ctenopalooza Ctwo – a meeting of those interested in ctenophores About the meeting The past decade has seen remarkable advances in our understanding of these fascinating animals—spanning genomics, cel...
www.mbari.org
May 27, 2026 at 6:06 PM
noncompliantcyborg.bsky.social
Ctenopalooza Ctwo abstract submitted 🥳
June 7, 2026 at 10:32 PM
georgeimatsumoto.bsky.social
🧪📍🌊 🦑🍎 www.mbari.org/news/mbari-h...
MBARI hosts workshop to share latest research on comb jellies • MBARI
This week, MBARI welcomed experts from a wide range of scientific disciplines to discuss the latest research on ctenophores, also known as comb jellies. The Ctenopalooza Ctwo workshop helped foster ne...
www.mbari.org
August 27, 2026 at 10:30 PM
ctenophoresrock.bsky.social
Who do you spy among the attendees? #Ctenopalooza #AskCtenophores
The Ctenopalooza Ctwo workshop brought together 49 participants from 28 different institutions across eight countries to share the latest research and discoveries about comb jellies. Image: Rose Dalrymple © 2026 MBARI
August 28, 2026 at 12:58 PM
ctenophoresrock.bsky.social
Well deserved, @georgeimatsumoto.bsky.social 🎉 Celebrations are in order at Ctenopalooza Ctwo!
July 18, 2026 at 12:21 PM
noncompliantcyborg.bsky.social
Next week is my dad’s public memorial, the one week the lab director is in-person before sabbatical to coordinate on my outreach grant, ctenopalooza ctwo abstract deadline, leading two days of low tide walks, obnoxious medical testing I have to fast all day for, and vending my city’s Pride. Eek.
June 7, 2026 at 9:49 AM
jilanne.bsky.social
Wowser! As the author of THE OCEAN'S HEART, I'm an amateur marine biology enthusiast, and this gives me 🤩🤩!!! #Ctenopalooza!!! Just l👀k at this!!! #ocean #marinebiology #ctenophore #combjellies #STEM #STEAM #scienceillustration
#science #illustration
stevehaddock.bsky.social Steve Haddock @stevehaddock.bsky.social · Feb 23
Calling all #ctenophore researchers and artists!
Joe Ryan is organizing the Ctenopalooza Ctwo meeting, which we will host at MBARI in California August 23-25. 🦑🧪🌊
www.mbari.org/event/ctenop...
Come swap notes with fellow enthusiasts about the latest news in comb jellies.
A photo of a large red comb jelly on a black background.
February 23, 2026 at 11:13 PM
noncompliantcyborg.bsky.social
If anyone going to #Ctenopalooza needs a Beroe abyssicola beanie, let me know soon and I’ll make some to bring along. Other beanie colors possible, just ask.

$50 USD
Jamie surrounded by pink and orange sea life. They are wearing a beanie with an embroidered and appliqued Beroe abyssicola Close up of the Beroe stitch work. It has deeper pink ctene rows, a softer pink body, a deep pink stomach, and all the little branching of the meridional canals.
August 14, 2026 at 9:05 PM
dts.bsky.social
See you at Ctenopalooza!
August 19, 2026 at 5:32 PM
chelswhyte.bsky.social
A shocking turn of events: there is a better meeting name! Ctenopalooza Ctwo!! Incredible.
April 10, 2026 at 5:34 AM
kevinthiessen.bsky.social
I really want to go to this just to get a Ctenopalooza t-shirt 😝
ctenophoresrock.bsky.social Ctenophores Rock! @ctenophoresrock.bsky.social · May 21
Ten years after the first gathering, #Ctenopalooza returns for Round Ctwo! Join #ctenophore enthusiasts & researchers from around the world at @mbarinews.bsky.social in Moss Landing, California, on August 24-25, 2026 🌊

For more details and how to register, visit: www.mbari.org/event/ctenop... 🦑 🧪
Promotional piece for Ctenopalooza Ctwo. It's a world map with various comb jellies from around the world migrating to California. Text reads "California Here WE come! cto Ctenopalooza Ctwo!"
May 25, 2026 at 6:50 PM
kevinthiessen.bsky.social
Already having FOMO about Ctenopalooza Ctwo next week. But unfortunately, I can't leave the UK until my ILR is processed. 😩
August 18, 2026 at 5:47 AM
chelswhyte.bsky.social
I once wrote a story about ctenophores (they might be the origins of the anus!) and in the course of reporting it found out there's a scientific meeting called Ctenopalooza, which is the best meeting name by a country mile
April 10, 2026 at 5:04 AM
ctenophoresrock.bsky.social
#Ctenopalooza is underway (or so we are told!) 🤩 We are very jelly of those that are in attendance 😩 Sending our regards from across the pond! 😊 #RockOn
FOMO is Through the Roof! (Broad City)
Alt: FOMO is Through the Roof! (Broad City)
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August 24, 2026 at 5:40 PM
noncompliantcyborg.bsky.social
I’m hoping to go to Ctenopalooza ctwo in August!
April 10, 2026 at 5:31 AM