Tamara Walton

UBC Environmental Science.

[Helen Yan @helenyaan]

After announcing that #Canada is in a state of a #ClimateEmergency instead of implementing change, @JustinTrudeau approves the #TransMountainPipeline https://t.co/Hpz4vtlzbw

[Tamara Walton @tamwalt95]

THANKS 😁

[Amanda Vincent @AmandaVincent1]

WOO HOO. You go.

[Zaynah 🐙 @ZaynahNK]

*Jurassic Park theme song in the background*
Deep in the Fraser lurks the dinosaur fish. It's been around for millions of years, but it's dying out due to anthropogenic pressures. Can we resurrect the population of white sturgeons?
https://t.co/ltcBsT79pJ #OceanConsvnUBC

[Charlotte Matthews @charmatthews_]

Check out our term project blog on the conservation efforts to help save the Lower Fraser River White Sturgeon! @ZaynahNK @tamwalt95
https://t.co/2cUgZQWWV3

[Tamara Walton @tamwalt95]

@CityStudioVan Thank you— it was truly a phenomenal event!

[Tamara Walton @tamwalt95]

Today, I was able to take everything I’ve learned about science communication from #OceanConsvnUBC and #ENVR400 to teach Vancouverites about intertidal zones at @CityStudioVan HUBBUB #12– and we won third place! #Intertidalzones #Livingshorelines

[Tamara Walton @tamwalt95]

SOS: SAVE OUR STURGEON! Read more about what is (and what is not) being done to save this majestic species here: https://t.co/V3OFyXSJRq

#OceanConsvnUBC #WhiteSturgeon #SaveOurSturgeon

[Megan P. Fass @fass_sea]

Habits #OceanConsvnUBC has instilled in me: immense frustration re: oceans/plastics narratives. Catch me telling everyone about overfishing’s threats to the oceans in the comments of the WWF press release your roommate shared on FB I guess

[Tamara Walton @tamwalt95]

Conservation communication at its finest. #OceanConsvnUBC
https://t.co/PCtzBckQoj

[Tamara Walton @tamwalt95]

Scientific communication can take many forms and is often more effective when images and props are used-- as demonstrated by Hans Rosling #OceanConsvnUBC https://t.co/bkqHl6BZDk

[Tamara Walton @tamwalt95]

Crop systems take note: Peru has been diverting anchovy catches from animal feed to human food. This has successfully increased food supply, income and employment. Maybe similar results could be attained if plants are diverted towards humans and not livestock #OceanConsvnUBC

[Amanda Vincent @AmandaVincent1]

Now if only they could bring themselves to ban bottom trawling... I can't shake the feeling we are being played, placated with bans on drink-stirrers & balloon sticks. https://t.co/w7oXWWWf1Q

[Jenn Burt @burt_jenn]

Kelp declines in BC - it's a thing. Indeed check this out! Way to go Sam and team!

[Tamara Walton @tamwalt95]

Setting fish stock targets should be based on all available data (not just that in the recent past). This is especially true when the population has undergone a exponential decrease. #OceanConsvnUBC

[Tamara Walton @tamwalt95]

In Canada, conservation societies often make the mistake of enacting change at the community level. In reality, they need to be directing their efforts towards provincial and national governments-- which actually have the capacity to set new rules and regulations. #OceanConsvnUBC

[Tamara Walton @tamwalt95]

Always take 'sustainable' actions with a grain of salt. Is the action sustainable in terms of the past 100 years... or 10? #OceanConsvnUBC

[Jon Kuntz, PhD 🦈 @Shark_eye_sci]

Marsh and Mangrove habitats are a crucial part of our fight against climate change, but they are also the most vulnerable to development on our coastlines. It is absolutely necessary to protect and restore these ecosystems!

[Tamara Walton @tamwalt95]

I live for the day when 'writing for the general public' does not entail having to explain why preserving biodiversity is important.... I feel like this should be common knowledge by now... #Sciencecommunication #OceanConsvnUBC

[Amanda Vincent @AmandaVincent1]

How cynical can you get? UK developers are covering trees & hedges w nets to prevent birds from nesting... so the developers can remove trees without violating prohibition on disturbing nests. This shows "an alarming disregard for the welfare of wildlife" https://t.co/C8Oc1awsj1