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Kayla Ripple
@kaylajripple.bsky.social
Ocean lover | Coffee Enthusiast | Principal Associate, Lenfest Ocean Program | Board Member, Women's Aquatic Network | Posts are my own | Pronouns: she/her
At this point everyone knows coral reefs are threatened... but there are so many groups and people helping to restore and protect them- check out this spot light on #PewMarineFellow Phillip Cleves who is working to understand how genetics plays into coral resilience.
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September 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
It's been a while since I've been on here, but looking for a way to stay connected to awesome people outside of the Meta space! Feeling for everyone who has found themselves wronged by this administration and sending some puppy therapy from Citra who loves you all!
February 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
If you're interested in making conservation more equitable and inclusive, I'd encourage you to check out this article from Sheila Babauta, Mehak Arora, and Ayana Melvan-
"It’s time for a change: Centering community voices for ocean decision-making"

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It’s time for a change: Centering community voices for ocean decision-making
While the three of us come from different communities and backgrounds, as women of color working in ocean advocacy we are all frustrated with the status quo of exploiting the
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May 7, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Albacore food preferences may give insight into how they will respond to climate change- new blog from Miram Gleiber and Stephanie Green at U Alberta #MarineLife: www.lenfestocean.org/en/news-and-...
Traits-Based Lens Shines New Light on Marine Predators Under Climate Change
To better understand how climate variability will impact fish, fisheries management, and fishing communities, the Lenfest Ocean Program has funded a portfolio of work focused on addressing issues arou...
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April 25, 2024 at 12:26 PM
"There’s still a lot of work to do to conserve the ocean"- progress toward the Biden Administration's Conservation Atlas: www.americanprogress.org/article/5-ea...
5 Early Takeaways From the Biden Administration’s Conservation Atlas
The Biden administration has released long-awaited metrics for U.S. land and water conservation that show national progress made toward ambitious “30×30” goals; but there’s also a deeper story to expl...
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April 23, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Climate-resilient fisheries webinar tomorrow on how a traits-based approach can help predict where albacore tuna will shift as a result of climate change. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
April 23, 2024 at 1:23 PM
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🦑 We’re here at World Fisheries Congress 2024 in part to launch a new report: From A to B, Practical Guidance to get from EAFM to EBFM: www.lenfestocean.org/en/home/news... #MarineLife
March 4, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Don't miss out! Today at #WFC2024, discover the path to true Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management with Dr. Beth Fulton and Dr. Keith Sainsbury. Let's shape the future of fisheries together! bit.ly/LOPEBFM #EBFM
Moving from A to B: Guidelines for Practical Ecosystem-Based Fishery Management
Managers, scientists, and fishing communities are eager to move to ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM). But there is little practical guidance or agreement on indicators that can be used to me...
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March 4, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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🦑 Made it to World Fisheries Congress, come by our booth if you’re here! #MarineLife
March 4, 2024 at 4:44 PM
At the World Fisheries Congress this week to learn and share all things fisheries! Kicking off today with an all day session on Operationalizing EBFM!
March 4, 2024 at 3:38 PM
New Study Reveals Large Holes In America’s Ocean Protection. Here’s How We Can Fix Them. By Kristen Goodhue

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January 25, 2024 at 1:57 PM
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🦑 It was noted at the Ocean Biodiversity Summit that with the Pacific Islands, the US will achieve protecting #30x30 This is important, but for MPAs at a national level to be truly effective in enhancing ecosystem health, we need a network approach: bit.ly/3HmLrSp
January 23, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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The upcoming international marine conservation congress, which I am co-chair and science officer for, is now accepting submissions for workshops, focus groups, symposia, and plenary speakers!

More info on types of submissions and how to submit here: m.facebook.com/story.php?st...

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January 23, 2024 at 7:59 PM
TODAY! Summit on Ocean Biodiversity- hosted by NOAA and the Smithsonian. The Summit aims to foster dialogue around the bold steps and pledges needed to protect #marinelife and ocean biodiversity for the well-being of ecosystems and communities. Livestream at 1pmET: science.si.edu/in-the-ocean...
January 23, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Check out this blog from @emilyknight.bsky.social featuring marine biodiversity assessment insights. In a new paper featured in One Earth, an international task force reveals key findings within U.S. waters. Learn more: www.lenfestocean.org/en/news-and-...
January 23, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Join the conversation! On Jan 23, 2024, the Summit on Ocean Biodiversity, hosted by NOAA & Smithsonian, brings leaders together to highlight the vital role of #marinelife in human well-being and economies. Livestream: science.si.edu/in-the-ocean... #OceanBiodiversitySummit #OurSustainablePlanet
January 22, 2024 at 2:42 PM
In this @OneEarth_CP paper, researchers propose a robust framework to assess the distribution of marine biodiversity in U.S. waters, revealing gaps in knowledge and how to address them. Read the full paper: bit.ly/48BRTB1
January 22, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Sign up for the first webinar in our new Climate-Resilient Fisheries webinar series! This one will feature the UN Ocean Decade endorsed program for Fisheries Strategies for Changing Oceans and Resilient Ecosystems by 2030. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 19, 2024 at 1:31 PM
New paper from Dr. Yunzhou Li and collaborators on Social–ecological vulnerability and risk of China’s marine capture fisheries to climate change: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
January 11, 2024 at 1:06 PM
We're hosting a monthly webinar series all about what it takes to build climate-resilient fisheries! Join the mailing list for updates and register for the upcoming webinars: mailchi.mp/f68c28beb0c4...
January 11, 2024 at 1:04 PM
I'll be focused a lot on "fish" in 2024, so I guess it's a bit ironic and fitting that my first read of the year was Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller- which by the way, I highly recommend.
January 3, 2024 at 2:37 PM
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Evidence Informed Decision-Making Doesn’t Start with Science—It Starts with People, blog by @kaylajripple.bsky.social
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December 11, 2023 at 2:33 PM
We're supporting a team of researchers conducting work with local communities to enhance #ClimateResilience of Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs) in Kenya- check out their recent webinar: www.lenfestocean.org/en/news-and-...
New Research to Enhance Climate-resilience of Locally Managed Marine Areas in Kenya
In a webinar held on Thursday, October 26, experts addressed the pressing challenges facing nearshore habitats off the coast of Kenya, including coral reefs, seagrass, and mangroves. Threatened by ove...
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December 18, 2023 at 3:55 PM
New photoblog from @vebell.bsky.social about her adventures exploring the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Heritage Sanctuary and meeting the people behind the work #ocean #marinescience
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Exploring the Proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
In a landmark move that could pave the way for the first-ever Tribally Nominated sanctuary, the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS) is inching closer to official designation.
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December 18, 2023 at 3:53 PM