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Research
Expanding Ocean Food Production Under Climate Change is Possible with Swift Action
A study by UCSB researchers shows that as the human demand for food increases, the ocean can be sustainably cultivated with careful action
Apr 26 2022
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Alumni News
Bren Alum Selected for Ocean Exploration Trust Expedition Aboard Vessel Nautilus
Shellby Johnson (MESM '20) joins ranks of Bren alumni to be selected as Science Communication Fellows
Mar 17 2022
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Student News
Turning Art into Action Against Plastic Pollution
Hannah Tizedes' iconic mosaics of found plastic waste have been featured by the likes of powerhouse ENGO’s, reusable appliance brands, and apparel companies like Surfrider, Stasher, Chaco, and Pela.
Mar 4 2022
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Student News
Saving Whales During a Pandemic: The Story of a Student Team Navigating Remote Times
Despite the challenges of the COVID pandemic, a team of Bren master's students examined how undersea acoustic pollution might be impacting marine mammals.
Mar 4 2022
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Research
Blue Foods Assessment Examines the Role of Aquatic Foods in Sustainable and Equitable Global Food Systems
The project brings together a global team of over 100 scientists to propel change in the policies and practices that shape the future of food systems around the world
Sep 28 2021
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Research
Trust, Collective Action, and Ecological Design: Transforming The Way We Think About Marine Conservation
An insightful conversation with Bren researcher, Anastasia Quintana, exploring the benefits, drawbacks, and lessons learned from a small-scale fisheries management study in the Gulf of California
Aug 5 2021
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Research
Globally Coordinated Efforts to Protect the Ocean Offer Lasting Benefits for Humanity's Most Pressing Challenges
A team of 26 international researchers mapped priority ocean protection areas based on global targets for marine conservation, food security and climate action.
May 3 2021
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Research
Sustainably Managed Fisheries and Mariculture Could Produce More Food with Less Impact
A study led by Bren researchers finds that food from the sea could increase by 74% by 2050 with a friendlier environmental impact than land-based food
Aug 20 2020
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Research
Mo'orea: Coral Reef Research in Paradise
UCSB highlights coral reef research by Bren faculty and grad students at LTER station in Mo'orea
Jun 15 2020
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Research
Social Marketing Boosts Sustainable Fishing Practices
Study shows social marketing helps communities adopt sustainable fishing practices
Apr 28 2020
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Research
Debris Flow Study Detects Human Waste Bacteria
Study finds bacteria present in mud deposited from Montecito Debris Flow
Apr 23 2020
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Faculty News
Ben Halpern Named Fellow of Ecological Society of America
Bren Professor Ben Halpern Elected Fellow of Ecological Society of America
Apr 9 2020