The David and Lucile Packard Foundation’s Post

My father, David Packard, had a boundless curiosity about the world. When he turned that curiosity to the ocean, he brought a unique vision to the work of understanding the processes that sustain the largest living space on Earth. At MBARI, he teamed up talented scientists and engineers, with n extraordinary marine operations team, exceptional science communicators, and the myriad staff needed to keep the research institute functioning. Collectively, over nearly four decades, they have contributed so much to our knowledge of the living ocean. I'm excited to see what comes next! #ScienceAndEngineering #innovation #MarineScience #OceanExploration #eDNA #robotics #MarineBiology #oceanography #AUVs #mapping #biodiversity #chemistry #geology #MarineBiology #TechnologyTransfer

Fascinating to see different skills and how multidisciplinary the tasks are when it comes to mussel reef restoration, ranging from field measurements to spatial modeling. I think #ecosystemservices and their estimation will become even more important in the future and it will be interesting to see what methodology will be applied.

It was really great to attend this multi-disciplinary event on the BBNJ Agreement, exploring what the Agreement means for biodiversity of the ocean beyond national jurisdiction from both regulatory and environmental perspectives. If you want to know more about the insightful discussion on the day, I wrote a summary of proceedings which can be found in the post below...

This should be interesting. Autonomy in shipping is all about automation of onboard processes, and about making human-machine cooperation better and safer. Join this event hosted by DNV to learn how the future of shipping will improve safety and efficiency while reducing costs.

Our ISSF researchers and esteemed collaborators have unveiled findings in the ICES Journal of Marine Science that explore using acoustic technology to improve the sustainability of tropical tuna fishing. 🐟📑🌊 The study addresses the challenge of accurately distinguishing between tuna species at FADs using acoustic technology. The findings reveal the different acoustic responses of tuna species. See the full article 📰 https://ow.ly/iVAC50Rmsxu

Creativity is often two experts with some knowledge overlap and unstructured time, talking. When a marine biologist and a scientist from the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization travelled by boat from Madagascar to the remote Crozet Islands, they hatched an idea. Do seabirds use infrasound--the same low-frequency sounds used to monitor compliance with the Treaty--to navigate? It led to a breakthrough discovery. My latest for Scientific American:

New to the Bog Blog! Becoming a Community Scientist 🌱 Did you know Earth Day is this Monday, April 22? With nature shaking off the winter blues, it’s no wonder we celebrate this beautiful planet in the spring. Interested in celebrating Earth Day actively? Become a community scientist today and help conserve our natural environment and its wildlife! To learn more about ways you can get involved in community science (otherwise known as citizen science) visit our latest blog post on the BCWF Bog Blog >>> https://lnkd.in/gbNKBHYm

Celebrate National Bird Day with PNAS Nexus! Dive into groundbreaking research revealing the first-ever report of iridescent bills in birds. Explore how birds attain their vibrant hues and the wider implications for understanding bird coloration beyond plumage. https://ow.ly/ny2m50Rw7Ip

It's rare to find two marine scientists who made it into the sector on the same path. The unique nature of the development of each marine career can make embarking on this journey difficult for students and young professionals. So, what can you do to get yourself a position in this fascinating and fast-moving field? Read Athena's blog to find out 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5zt9GMT Photo creds 📸 Athena Allen

Come watch Bríd O'Connor talk about our national shark & skate citizen science project Purse Search Ireland, how you can take part in it, and some of the ways that data is used!