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Parrotfish Proving Pelagic Protection

One of the hardest things about studying the ocean is that it is fluid (yes, that was a joke). But what I mean is that the only real boundaries are land. I would argue that our “blue planet” has more cracks and creavaces for marine life to hide than land. We can predict general areas where certain species should be, but that does not always mean we will find our target material.

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Starting Small: Interviewing Sue Trew, children's author and illustrator

Sue Trew is an author and illustrator who grew up on the islands of Barbados. Inspired by the wildlife she grew up around, she launched her series of children’s books and plushies called Turtle Tracks Family. You can find Trew’s books in zoos, aquariums, and non-profits across where revenue goes back to support their programs. She actively works with partner organizations to write books on specific topics, such as her latest “Gecko Getwaway” sponsored by the Fauna & Flora International.

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WELCOME TO THE 2021-2030 UN OCEAN DECADE

Yes! You heard us right!! We are finally here, the 2021-2030 United Nations (UN) Ocean Decade! As we swim into the new year, we are full of hope and excitement for what the future holds. The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development is all about reversing the damage to our planet that has created a decline in ocean health.

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Storytelling and Marine Conservation: An Interview with Tales for Gaia team

No matter where you are on Earth, every single person has a story to tell about the lives they live. Stories have the power to connect us to each other and to bring about change. They also have the power to make us more emphatic to what is happening around us. This is the beauty and magic of storytelling! Without it, we wouldn’t be humans.

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Coral Nurseries: What's All The Fuss About?

Coral nurseries and coral restoration projects litter the internet as a ways to conserve and protect our reefs. But do they really work? What are their purpose? And what hope do they provide for our struggling reef systems? This week we spoke with two experienced coral nursery advocates, to hear their opinions on the importance of these projects for reef conservation.

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The Rundown: Marine Biology Internships

Internships, we have all heard about them and usually are trying to get as many as we can. But for those who haven’t, what does being a marine biology intern look like? How do you get one? And what does a day in the life of an intern look like? Well lucky for you I was fortunate enough to interview Juliet Gressle (@julietg3), recent Marine Biology graduate and intern extraordinaire.

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