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
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
Ensayo Fotográfico/Photo Essay | Sustainable Seafood Partnership Visits Costa Rica
El equipo de la iniciativa de alimentos acuáticos sostenibles (SSI, por sus siglas en inglés) del CMBC llevó a cabo una visita recientemente a San José, Costa Rica, para impartir un taller de capacitación con miembros de los equipos de compradores de productos acuáticos de la compañía de PriceSmart, Inc. A grandes rasgos, el taller cubrió el tema de reglas … Read More
Salty Cinema: WaterPeople, Above & Below the Surface | Tuesday, 12/13
Join us for the Salty Cinema 2022 film festival on Tuesday, December 13th at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Our theme this fall is WaterPeople: Above & Below the Surface, and we’ll be sharing stories of human relationships to the ocean through recreation and livelihood. Short films and a panel discussion will explore perspectives from waterpeople and their journeys, reflecting … Read More
You’re invited! | 1-Hour Finale of the Scripps-Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge
Join us for the finale of the Scripps-Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge on June 8, 5-6pm PDT! This is the culmination of a unique accelerator program that has spanned six months with participants around the globe. During this virtual event, five teams of professionals and students will pitch innovative solutions to curb the flow of plastic into the ocean, with … Read More
Applications are open for the Scripps-Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge!
The Scripps-Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge is a unique 6-month accelerator program focused on identifying effective, evidence-based approaches that will curb the flow of plastic into the ocean, with a specific focus on marine conservation and marine cultural preservation areas along California’s coast. The program runs January – June, 2021, and participants will engage in a series of virtual short … Read More