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Margaret Spring @_MargaretSpring

Chief Conservation and Science Officer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium (@MontereyAq). Acting for conservation of the global ocean.

Joined January 2018
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Taiwan’s Plastic Habit Collides With Shortages Caused by a Faraway War nytimes.com/2026/05/09/busin… via @NYTimes. “Taiwan needs to do more to curb plastic use, said Mr. Pai, former chairman of the Supply Chain Management Institute. “It’s destroying the environment for future [gens]”

Taiwan’s Plastic Habit Collides With Shortages Caused by a Faraway War

Taiwan, one of the world’s biggest plastic users, is facing supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran. The crunch is already trickling down into everyday life.

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AGU (American Geophysical Union)
@theAGU
17 Dec 2025
The Trump Administration's plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research is senseless and dangerous. It would weaken weather forecasting, climate research, and the science that keeps people safe. AGU urges the Administration to abandon this plan and protect NCAR — and all scientific institutions the public depends on. Call Congress to #SaveNCAR today. agu.quorum.us/campaign/15156…

Save NCAR from being dismantled today!

The Trump Administration has vowed to dissolve the center that provides critical extreme weather and climate data for our nation.

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California Natural Resources Agency
@CalNatResources
31 Oct 2025
NEW: @CAgovernor and First Partner @JenSiebelNewsom announced that CA’s revamped Golden Bear Pass has helped increase access to @CAStateParks! Over 100k now have the pass — opening up our incredible outdoor spaces to thousands more families. 🌲⛺️ gov.ca.gov/2025/10/30/govern…

Governor Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom announce revamped Golden Bear Pass has...

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KQED Science@KQEDscience
13 Oct 2025
The aquarium reissued the T-shirt worn by Swift ahead of a new campaign to raise awareness about otter habitat restoration. ww2.kqed.org/news/2025/10/13…

Monterey Bay Aquarium Revives 30-Year-Old Otter Tee Worn by Taylor Swift | KQED

The aquarium reissued the T-shirt worn by Swift ahead of a new campaign to raise awareness about otter habitat restoration.

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Governor JB Pritzker
@GovPritzker
7 Sep 2025
Authoritarians thrive on your silence — be loud — for America.
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The International Science Council and its Expert Group on Plastic Pollution note with concern the lack of agreement on a Global Plastic Treaty, and reaffirm that scientific evidence continues to call for urgent global action on plastic pollution. council.science/news/on-the-…

On the outcomes of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on a global...

The International Science Council and its Expert Group on Plastic Pollution note with concern the lack of agreement at INC-5.2, reaffirming that scientific evidence continues to call for urgent...

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Two Words: Plastics Treaty nytimes.com/2025/08/07/opini… via @NYTOpinion

Opinion | Two Words: Plastics Treaty

Even if the jury on microplastics is still out, there is enough evidence of the harmful effects of chemical additives in plastics for the U.N. to act now.

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
@DrTedros
6 Aug 2025
.@WHO calls on governments to work towards successful #PlasticTreaty negotiations. Health must be at the centre to protect people from plastic pollution.
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Plastic Pollutes
@PlasticPollutes
5 Aug 2025
✍️ Join us in demanding that world leaders stand with people, not polluters to create an ambitious UN #PlasticsTreaty at the INC5.2 negotiations. Sign the petition: bit.ly/44F90Cs
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Monterey Bay Aquarium applauds international call for an ambitious global plastics treaty | Press Release | Monterey Bay Aquarium montereybayaquarium.org/news…

Monterey Bay Aquarium applauds international call for an ambitious…

Overwhelming support for solutions to plastic pollution makes waves at United Nations Ocean Conference

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Maria Shriver
@mariashriver
9 Jun 2025
In a historic and unprecedented move, all of the institutions at the @NIH have signed on to and sent a letter, the Bethesda Declaration, to the new director, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, about the chaos at the NIH. This is a big deal, as it ultimately impacts all of us. It impacts the research that gets done or not done. It impacts what we know or what we will never know. Let’s see what the response will be, as the director is scheduled to testify before Congress tomorrow about the NIH’s budget. In other news, speaking of unprecedented, Bhattacharya‘s boss just removed all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisers, saying the group is “plagued with conflicts of interest.” It’s a chaotic, unprecedented time. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise. Yes the noise is loud, but we must continue to pay attention to what matters and stay informed and engaged! #abovethenoise
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@andresdelcas.bsky.social@andresdelcas
10 Jun 2025
🚨Breaking news at #UNOC3 almost 100 Ministers renewed the commitments and redlines for a #PlasticsTreaty on 🛢️ Production & Consumption 🧪Products and Chemicals of Concern 🧩Product design 🤑💸money Money Money 🗳️⬆️Voting when consensus is not possible in substantial matters
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Our conservation team is hiring a Principal Investigator, Coastal Ecosystems! Check out the opportunity! @MontereyAq recruiting2.ultipro.com/MON1…
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ISC Expert Group publishes Nature Sustainability comment on scientific priorities for plastics treaty - International Science Council ⁦@ISC⁩ ⁦@MontereyAq⁩ council.science/news/nature-…

Shaping the plastics treaty: ISC Expert Group publishes key recommendations in Nature Sustainabil...

The Expert group on plastic pollution convened by the International Science Council outlines science-based recommendations to inform the final stages of plastics treaty negotiations and a robust and...

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Daniel Swain
@Weather_West
15 May 2025
I just created a quick map depicting which portions of the United States are now (as of today) or will imminently be (by early June) without 24/7 local National Weather Service coverage (per Washington Post reporting). #CAwx #CAfire #CAwater #ORwx #AKwx #WYwx #KSwx
Map of local National Weather Service office "areas of responsibility" modified (using polygons with black outlines and red fill) to indicate where recent/expanding cuts to NOAA/NWS have resulting in understaffing so extreme that some offices can not longer operate on a 24/7 basis.

ALT Map of local National Weather Service office "areas of responsibility" modified (using polygons with black outlines and red fill) to indicate where recent/expanding cuts to NOAA/NWS have resulting in understaffing so extreme that some offices can not longer operate on a 24/7 basis.

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OneOcean@OceanFlotilla
13 May 2025
#Microplastics are widespread throughout the ocean’s water column, with small particles persisting at depth & contributing to the carbon cycle. A study shows deeper accumulation zones exist & calls for global monitoring to better manage #PlasticPollution. sciencedaily.com/releases/20…
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In a reversal, the Trump administration restores funding for women's health study npr.org/sections/shots-healt…

In a reversal, the Trump administration restores funding for women's health study

The unexpected elimination of funding for the decades-long research project focused on women's health shocked scientists. They were heartened by the quick restoration of support.

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California Curated@ScienceWeekly
24 Apr 2025
California has officially become the world’s fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan with a nominal GDP of $4.1 trillion, according to new data from the International Monetary Fund and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. abc7.com/post/california-now…

California now 4th largest economy in the world

New data shows California's nominal GDP reached $4.1 trillion, surpassing Japan's $4.02 trillion.

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I agree with @mariashriver “Women’s health research cannot afford to be cancelled like this, our lives are on the line.” No way this should stand.
Maria Shriver
@mariashriver
23 Apr 2025
Every woman, I repeat, every woman of every age, every color, every political affiliation should condemn this, should raise their voice about this, should be terrified about this. Just a few short months ago women’s health advocates were optimistic for the first time in generations, today we should be alarmed. Women’s health research cannot afford to be cancelled like this, our lives are on the line. science.org/content/article/…
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Friends of Ocean Action@FriendsofOcean
1 Apr 2025
Yesterday, the @OECD released its latest report on the ocean economy, highlighting potential pathways for the sector’s development through 2050, emphasising the urgent need for science-based decision-making and improved ocean governance 🌊
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