Day 1 – May 7, 2024 CMBC’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SSI) team recently visited Barranquilla, Colombia, to host an interactive workshop with collaborators from the seafood purchasing teams of PriceSmart, Inc. PriceSmart has club stores across Central America, the Caribbean, and Columbia. Twenty-four participants joined us in-person from their corporate and local buying teams. Our trip included a visit to … Read More
CMBC Hosts Knowlton-Jackson Speaker Series
On March 28th, CMBC hosted the Knowlton-Jackson Lecture, held at Scripps Seaside Forum. The Knowlton-Jackson Lecture series invites and awards distinguished practitioners for their work and accomplishments to advance marine biodiversity and conservation. At the Forum, CMBC gathered with over 100 attendees from the local community, UC San Diego, and Scripps Oceanography to celebrate our featured speakers. This year’s alumni … Read More
Seaweed Speakeasy: Photo Essay
On November 3rd CMBC hosted seaweed scientists and aficionados at a “Seaweed Speakeasy” as part of the 4th Annual California Seaweed Festival. We were thrilled to bring together so many partners in our new physical home, the Ted and Jean Scripps Marine Conservation and Technology Facility (MCTF). Our Scripps Oceanography Communications Office pulled together a lovely photo essay detailing the … Read More
Visiting Scholar Explores Tidepools, You Can Too!
Gabrielle Rancifer, a recent graduate from Northwestern University where she obtained her masters in journalism, was a visiting scholar with Scripps Institution of Oceanography and CMBC this past spring. Ms. Rancifer created many engaging media pieces while at Scripps, which we are continuing to spotlight. In an interactive photo essay titled “Tidepooling: Nature is our greatest teacher,” Rancifer wrote about … Read More
Seaweed Speakeasy Tickets on Sale! Nov. 3, 4-8pm
SEAWEED SPEAKEASY: A NETWORKING EVENT FOR SEAWEED LOVERS Friday, November 3rd 4pm – 8pm Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego Join us at the new Ted and Jean Scripps Marine Conservation and Technology Facility to enjoy an evening celebrating all things seaweed! From a seaweed science showcase to delectable seaweed dishes prepared by some of the best local chefs, … Read More
Time Magazine Article Profiles CMBC Co-Founder Enric Sala
Enric Sala, one of the founders of the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (CMBC), was featured this week in Time Magazine’s Ocean Issue! In the article – One Man’s Quest to Heal the Oceans – And Maybe Save the World – Sala discusses his Pristine Seas project, which was created in 2008 and is sponsored by the National Geographic Foundation. … Read More
Photo Essay | Seaweed Horizons
Written by Joe RileyPhotos by Kenan ChanOn June 2, 2023, the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (CMBC) hosted “Seaweed Horizons,” an event which brought together scholars and scientists from across UC San Diego and the greater San Diego region for interdisciplinary conversations, presentations, and a hands-on workshop about marine algae. Co-sponsored by CMBC, Nature, Space and Politics, and UC … Read More
Visiting Scholar Writes Piece on the Deep Ocean and Seabed Mining
This spring, Gabrielle Rancifer was a visiting scholar at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, where she worked with both CMBC and the Levin Lab. Gabrielle, who obtained her masters in journalism from Northwestern University this June, created several compelling, interdisciplinary projects during her tenure at CMBC, including her article “It protects us, but do we protect it: Why the deep ocean … Read More
Salty Cinema: (In)visible, June 2023
The Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (CMBC) held our Spring Salty Cinema, Thursday, June 1st. Every Fall and Spring quarter, CMBC holds Salty Cinema, a community event that showcases ocean-themed films and highlights the importance of ocean connections. Salty Cinema is organized by students, who are given the opportunity to screen a film of their own making. After the … Read More
Happy World Ocean Day 2023 – Opening of Ted and Jean Scripps Marine Conservation and Technology Facility (MCTF)!
The Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (CMBC) is so excited to celebrate and mark today, World Ocean Day- 2023, by announcing the official grand opening our new physical home at the Ted and Jean Scripps Marine Conservation and Technology Facility (MCTF) at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego! To learn more about the MCTF opening in the official … Read More