Collaboration to rid sea of ‘ghost nets’

Washington job opportunity! Join the Seattle Aquarium Team.⁠
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Are you passionate about coastal ecological research and climate resilience? The Seattle Aquarium is looking for a Research Technician to join their Coastal Climate Resilience (CCR) program. You’ll be involved in ROV fieldwork, data analysis, outreach, and engagement—plus, if you’re proficient in Python, this role could be a perfect fit.⁠
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Important Dates:⁠
📄Application deadline: Mid-September⁠
📆 Start Date: October⁠
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See details about the position and apply today at our 🔗⁠
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Aloha🌺 We have a special message from Brad Giles, Reef Check Hawaiʻi Coordinator!⁠
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I never thought I would ever scuba dive. I was fascinated by the ocean, but so afraid of the unknown.⁠
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Somehow a friend convinced me to try it and my life changed forever.⁠
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When I am diving I feel completely present in the moment… something I had not felt since I was a kid. The underwater world incites my curiosity. There is so much to explore! The more I dive, the more questions I have, and the more research I get to do!⁠
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I am a PADI Master Scuba Diver Instructor and first connected with Reef Check in Washington in 2022 as a volunteer in the Kelp Forest Monitoring Program. In 2023, I joined the scientific diving team, bringing my positive energy and enthusiasm to every ocean conservation effort I’ve supported.⁠
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Earlier this year, an opportunity arose for me to move to Hawaiʻi where I instruct, educate, and guide divers on our local reefs. I am passionate about saving the beautiful waters of Hawaiʻi and now I am helping to relaunch the Reef Check Hawaiʻi Program!⁠
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Please help us in welcoming Brad to our team in the comments👇⁠
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Want to support Reef Check Hawaiʻi?!⁠
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You can take immediate action TODAY in three easy steps!⁠
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1️⃣ Sign up for the Reef Check Hawaiʻi Monthly eNewsletter for program updates.⁠
2️⃣ Follow us on social media for in-the-moment updates, fun critter facts, and all things Reef Check Hawaiʻi. We’re on YouTube, IG, FB, and we have a blog!⁠
3️⃣ Finally, please donate to our launching fundraiser to get Reef Check Hawaiʻi ready for their next 100 surveys. ⁠
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Check out the various donation levels at our link.⁠
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You make the difference! Thank you in advance for your time and consideration!⁠
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📸: 2nd image by @shuowei.photo⁠
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Shout out to the team at @aquariusdiveshop in Monterey Bay, California for always setting up our volunteer team with quality air fills. ⁠
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Recently, our Central Coast Reef Check chapter took a group of scientific divers to get tank fills and complete training at Point Sur.⁠
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We can’t do what we do without a strong support system. Thank you, Aquarius Dive Shop, and we appreciate you!⁠
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A huge thanks to the awesome volunteers who came out to help survey 3 sites in Point Arena!
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