The Ripple - May 2022

A blue newsletter by The Conservationist Collective

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FutureSwell
May 11, 2022

Welcome to The Ripple, a newsletter by The Conservationist Collective for our entire ocean-minded community. Stay in the know on blue news, our upcoming events, project updates, and job and internship opportunities in the conservation and science communication field. Overall, this is meant to be a resource for YOU to be part of solutions for our ocean. This newsletter has been something we have been wanting to do for a long time, so thanks for being here.

With aloha,

Carissa, CEO

World Ocean's Day is around the corner!

We're hosting a virtual panel on June 3rd focused on the Next Wave of marine biology career opportunities. Join us for four discussions to kick of World Ocean's Week with incredible speakers from different backgrounds in the field. Registration is open now at $5 per ticket, and including recording access after the event.

Looking for a World Ocean's Day event near you? Check out this awesome resource to connect with ocean events in your area.

Good Blue News!

NOAA announced Hawaiian monk seal population exceeded 1,500 individuals for the first time in 20 years! Our team at The Conservationist Collective has worked up close and personal with Hawaiian monk seals in the Main Hawaiian Islands and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands in the past, so this is a huge victory. Earlier this year, we worked in partnership with Outspoken Narrative to produce a film telling this species' story. Watch the film in full here.

Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal Population Surpasses 1,500 for the First Time in 20 Years

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration monitors the Hawaiian monk seal population and conducts life-saving interventions when wild seals need help

https://people.com/pets/endangered-hawaiian-monk-seal-population-grows/

The Our Ocean Conference 2022 in Palau in April had some incredible outcomes for our ocean that cannot be overlooked. Learn more about what U.S. pledged to do as a result of this event.

United States Announces Indigenous-Led Commitments at Our Ocean Conference 2022 - United States Department of State

The United States is committed to Indigenous-led conservation. Tribal and Indigenous communities have been the original stewards of land, waters, and wildlife since time immemorial. Many of the major milestones in protecting ocean areas under the jurisdiction of the United States resulted from the leadership of Tribes and Indigenous communities. As part of these continuing […]

https://www.state.gov/united-states-announces-indigenous-led-commitments-at-our-ocean-conference-2022/

Featured Opportunities!

Our goal is to get as many people as possible involved in marine conservation. Take a look at these featured jobs.