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Ocean Discovery League Newsletter | August 2023
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Ahoy!
This month, we’re excited to release the latest Global Deep Sea Capacity Assessment data in a recently published Frontiers in Marine Science article. We have reexamined the 2022 data to look at the results through an income-level lens and highlight specific findings related to Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
SIDS face unique social, economic, and environmental challenges, and for many of them, the ocean is their primary source of natural resources. These factors make them particularly vulnerable to biodiversity loss and climate change and a unique consideration for deep-sea research and exploration capacity. Assessment respondents for SIDS had different perspectives on the most important deep-sea issues, prioritizing climate change and the protection of their marine environments and communities over basic science.
The Declaration for the Enhancement of Marine Scientific Knowledge, Research Capacity, and Transfer of Marine Technology created by AOSIS (Alliance of Small Island States) at 2022's UN Ocean Conference encouraged the global ocean community to co-design and co-develop solutions and build long-term relationships recognizing SIDS as "key partners rather than passive beneficiaries," and that country-relevant, context-specific, flexible solutions guided by needs assessments are critical.
I hope these latest findings help support these co-design efforts and the creation of more tailored approaches in these locations.
Dr. Katy Croff Bell
Founder & President
Ocean Discovery League
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ODL Participates in OceanX's Young Explorers Program
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Earlier this month, ODL participated in OceanX's fourth Young Explorers program aboard OceanXplorer, sailing from Bergen, Norway, to Brest, France. Our team joined faculty and staff from OceanX, Spelman College, Black in Marine Science, Stanford University, and others as instructors and mentors for 16 undergraduate students.
During the ten-day expedition, students had the opportunity to learn about impactful storytelling, ocean advocacy, oceanography, marine biology, and other career pathways in ocean exploration.
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New Key Findings from 2022 Global Deep-Sea Capacity Assessment
Two additional key findings have now been announced from the Capacity Assessment, highlighting differences in priorities between SIDS and non-SIDS GeoAreas and which income groups saw training as a critical opportunity.
Read Frontiers Paper Here
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Seattle Plans for Hōkūleʻa's Arrival
Seattle’s Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian residents, city officials, and community members are preparing for Hōkūleʻa and her crew's arrival on Saturday August 26, 2023. Tribal Nations protocol will open the way for a flotilla of outrigger paddling canoes, the City’s fire boat, and other vessels that are planning to give Hōkūleʻa a water welcome. Click Here for Updates
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Pulitzer Center | Ocean Reporting Toolkit
The Pulitzer Center has introduced a comprehensive Ocean Reporting Toolkit for journalists, featuring websites and databases that cover themes of interest such as Satellite Imagery, Vessel Ownership and Tracking, Illegal Fishing Monitoring, Money Trails and Supply Chains, and Deep Sea Mining resources to enhance investigative work on marine-related topics. Access Toolkit Here
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Blue Dreams, Rebecca Rutstein and the Ocean Memory Project
Closes September 15, 2023
This immersive video installation is inspired by the intricate workings of microbial networks in the deep sea. From abstract imagery to undersea footage and computer modeling, it offers a glimpse into the interconnections and resilience of our planet’s smallest yet most vital living systems. Find Out More Here
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Introduction to Ocean Governance
September 7-8, 2023, 8-10:30 AM EDT
This virtual event aims to provide an introduction to ocean governance for scientists and other stakeholders and will cover key policy processes and ongoing discussions in selected policy fields relevant to ocean science. Register Here
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Ocean Sciences Meeting Session
February 18-23, 2024
ODL is co-hosting a mini-workshop with Tini Scientific. The session aims to highlight emerging technologies that make ocean measurements and data available to both new and wider audiences. We encourage submissions that support accessible science and showcase innovations that make it easier for anyone to measure, monitor, and learn about the ocean. Submit Abstract Here
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Allen Coral Atlas: Call for Volunteers
July 12 - November 30, 2023
The Allen Coral Atlas spearheaded by Arizona State University (ASU), employs satellite technology to detect early signs of coral bleaching. In collaboration with Adventure Scientists, ASU aims to validate these findings, ensuring alerts are both accurate and swift. Adventure Scientists are looking for divers worldwide to verify the satellite's alerts. More Information Here
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Job posting: Electronics Technician, National Geographic
The National Geographic Exploration Technology Lab has an opening for an Electronics Technician. This role will support the Lab’s technical operations, logistics, and deployments. Technical operations include the assembly, troubleshooting, calibration, and testing of equipment at various levels of assembly.
Deadline: Rolling
Job posting: Electrical Engineer, WHOI
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Chemical Sensors Lab is currently searching for an Electrical Engineer to work with a cross-disciplinary team focused on developing biogeochemical sensors and instrumentation for ocean and environmental applications. Areas of interest include the ocean carbon system, coral reef health, microplastics, sea level rise, and deep ocean exploration. This is an entry to early career level position designed to encourage the connection and application of academic training to results-oriented projects in support of scientific and research activities.
Deadline: Rolling
Job posting: Director/Associate Director of Ocean Policy, Center for American Progress
American Progress has an immediate opening for an Associate Director or Director of Ocean Policy on the Conservation team in its Energy and Environment department. This role will be responsible for leading American Progress’ work to develop and execute national and regional strategies as well as campaigns to further its ocean policy, climate change, and clean energy goals.
Deadline: Rolling
Job posting: Director of Science, U.S. Ocean Conservation, Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium is pleased to announce a new job opening for the position of Director of Science, U.S. & California Ocean Conservation. The Director of Science will be a key member of the Aquarium’s U.S. & California Ocean Conservation team, which works to advance the Aquarium’s ocean conservation mission at the state and federal levels.
Deadline: Rolling
Funding: Explorers Club: Discovery Expedition Grants
The Explorers Club has a new grant program to support researchers and explorers from around the world, while also providing them with a platform to illuminate their findings—and without restrictions on scientific publication or infringement on ownership of research.
Deadline: Rolling
Funding: NOAA Brennan Matching Fund Program (FY25)
NOAA’s ocean and coastal mapping programs invite non-Federal entities to partner on jointly-funded mapping projects of mutual interest under the NOAA Ocean Mapping Fund program. NOAA will match up to five selected non-Federal partners at a 70:30 NOAA to partner ratio for contract mapping projects totaling up to $1,000,000 in ocean, coastal and/or Great Lakes waters.
Deadline: October 10, 2023
Funding: Deep Dives: Ocean and Fisheries Reporting
The Pulitzer Center is seeking ambitious reporting proposals from freelance and staff journalists from around the world who wish to report on vital ocean and fisheries issues and are in need of support for their reporting projects.
Deadline: Rolling
Research Applications: Schmidt's Expressions of Interest aboard R/V Falkor (too)
SOI is soliciting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for collaborative, multidisciplinary research at any time and for any location identified as an area of operation for R/V Falkor (too). EOIs and full proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed twice yearly.
Deadline: Rolling
Funding: COBRA Early Career Accelerator Stipends
COBRA is continuing to accept applications for their small accelerator stipends to accelerate the training of early career participants. These funds can be used for any type of training activity, and are expected to establish direct linkages among individuals to result in a more well-connected community and the development of future COBRA researchers and leaders.
Deadline: Rolling
For more funding and job opportunities, follow our friends at SEVENSEAS Media and sign up for their weekly opportunities newsletter.
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If you would like to support our work, please consider making a donation. Your contribution will help us sustain and grow our programs, and make a positive difference in the ocean communities that we serve!
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Photo Credits: Jon Tadelio (Glowy Angler Fish), Polynesian Voyaging Society (Hōkūle), Pulitzer Center (Ocean Reporting Toolkit), Jack Pokoj (Oceanographic Finalist Wildlife Photographer of the Year), NOAA's National Environmental Satellite and Information Service (Bathymetric Visualization), Monica Wolfson-Schwehr (Monterey Canyon Map), Rebecca Rutstein (Blue Dreams)
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