Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory
@ucsbenioffocean.bsky.social
Working to improve and safeguard the health of our oceans through science and technology 🌊 💙
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