Grew up in NC, completed college and grad school in New York City, happily married since 1999, and Language Arts teacher since 2001 for the best students in NJ!
Our oceans cover more than 70% of the planet, yet only about 10% of them are currently protected. When we protect our seas, they thrive — and so does our planet.
Urge world leaders to deliver on their commitment to protect 30% of ocean habitat by 2030 today 👉 https://t.co/kw7BfVtXwt
🐢 Today is #WorldTurtleDay — the perfect time to ask an extremely important question:
Which sea turtle are you?
🛶 A laid-back leatherback?
🕶 A stylish hawksbill?
Take our quiz and find out! https://t.co/HJBPf8gOHP
🌊 Dive into the waters of Chile's remote Desventuradas Islands!
Oceana's expedition here over a decade ago shone a light on these hidden underwater ecosystems and helped win key protections for this area, including the creation of the Nazca-Desventuradas Marine Park!
Hawaiian monk seals are among the most endangered marine mammals in the world. 🦭
With only about 1,600 estimated to remain on Earth today, their future is fragile and uncertain—and the challenges they face are more urgent than ever before. ⬇️
https://t.co/qs7t8fYLmB
Dive into the ocean's depths!
Life on the ocean's surface looks vastly different than that of the deep-sea. Take a peek beneath the waves and learn more about the different worlds our ocean contains in its layers 👉 https://t.co/jaxcz48SgF
On first glance, seagrass may not look like much, but it’s the unsung hero of our seas. 🌿🌿
Seagrass beds absorb & store huge amounts of carbon dioxide, stabilize seafloor sediments, and provide food and shelter for countless species.
Speak up to protect ocean habitats today: https://t.co/kw7BfVtXwt
It's #BirdDay! 💙
Our oceans support a variety of stunning birds. But despite how they vary in appearance and lifestyle, they all play an important role in their ecosystems.
Learn more about some of these winged wonders 👉 https://t.co/ImlCLvA5IY
I'm saddened by the passing of Craig Venter, a brilliant scientist and visionary entrepreneur whose partnership with the NIH led to the mapping of the human genome—unlocking new insights about ourselves and our common humanity.
I'll always be grateful for the chance to know him and learn from him. His legacy will endure with every new discovery built on his lifetime of research and innovation.