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Sarah Close
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Marine science and grantmaking at @Blue-Convergence | Washington, DC
Dr. Susan Gardner of UNEP opening #WIOMSA2025 this morning with the sobering news that the oceans have crossed the planetary boundary for OA, and the hopeful reminder that we still have power to change.
September 30, 2025 at 5:49 AM
I'm excited to share our new Request for Proposals - 2025 Climate Resilient Fisheries Engagement Grants.

You can read more at bit.ly/BCF2025RFP and please join our upcoming webinar on June 25th (bit.ly/4l6HAuy).
June 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🦑 Some exciting things happening at Blue Convergence Fund - check out our latest newsletter for more!
Our May newsletter is out! Check out the latest from BCF including an announcement of a new Ocean Biodiversity portfolio and new staff, and photos from a great celebration of the Lenfest Ocean Program.

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May 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Reposted by Sarah Close
Have a great day fellow ocean freaks and animal lovers
May 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Reposted by Sarah Close
I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island

and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods

forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
April 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Reposted by Sarah Close
🚨Calling U.S.-based climate experts! The newly formed U.S. Academic Alliance for the @ipcc.bsky.social is now accepting nominations for the Seventh Assessment Report.🌍

Join a global network of scientists shaping the future of climate action.

Apply by April 4: buff.ly/hDrBH1F

#IPCC #AGU
buff.ly
March 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Just so you know Democrats are voting to defund the public schools attended by the kids of their own overworked and underpaid staff
SCHUMER just now: "While the CR bill is very bad, the potential for a shutdown has consequences for America that are much, much worse."
March 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
🦑📢 It’s here! Check out the Blue Convergence Fund newsletter at the link below. You can learn more about BCF, our climate resilient fisheries portfolio, and meet the team!

🔗Read it here: mailchi.mp/blueconverge...
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blueconvergence.org/newsletter-s...
March 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Now that I've discovering #bloomscrolling that is all the content I want in my feed. Give me all the flowers.
March 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🦑Learn more about Blue Convergence Fund – a new philanthropic venture inspired by @lenfestocean #oceanscience #SciencefortheSea

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March 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Thanks for the share! We are excited to be here.
March 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Excited to announce this new step and thrilled to continue working with @charlotteghudson.bsky.social and @emilyknight.bsky.social. Come follow us at @blue-convergence.bsky.social and sign up for our newsletter: blueconvergence.org/newsletter-s...
March 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM