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@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 11:52 AM

#ocean #spooky #spectral #halloween #ocean #sea #informationalgraphic #marinebiology #marinescience #deepsea #marinelife #oceanlife #sealife #oceanscience #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #sciencecommunication #sciencenonprofit #fish #madebyhumans #fyp

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! We are proud to announce that in collaboration with our brilliant volunteers, we are releasing a fascinating series of spooky informational graphics focused on Creatures of the Deep. Today’s graphic focuses on the adorable Vampire Squid.
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 11:30 AM

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#madebyhumans #oceanliteracy #sciencecommunication #sciencenonprofit #scienceeducation #science #marinebiology #marinescience #oceanscience #ocean #sea #oceanlife #marinelife #deepsea #nonprofit #accessibility #marinebiologist #interview #fyp

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! Recently, our head writer had the brilliant opportunity to sit down with infectiously passionate Marine Scientist & Accessibility Advocate, Freya Longden. Freya Longden (She/Her) is a British marine scientist & accessibility advocate hailing from Bristol, UK. She is best known for her work with the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, UK, & her advocacy for accessibility in marine science.

In today’s interview, we sit down with Freya to discuss her infectious passion for the ocean, her work in marine science, what ocean literacy looks like, her accessibility journey, what it means to be accessible, how we can learn to be more accessible in ocean spaces, & her advice for young, passionate people looking to make their way in an ocean profession.

To access this article, please visit the link below, or visit the website in our profile. 

https://www.thepersaudcatalog.org/post/there-is-a-place-for-everyone-in-the-ocean-an-interview-with-marine-scientist-accessibility-adv
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 1:46 AM

#ocean #spooky #spectral #halloween #ocean #sea #informationalgraphic #marinebiology #marinescience #deepsea #marinelife #oceanlife #sealife #oceanscience #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #sciencecommunication #sciencenonprofit #fish #madebyhumans #fyp

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! We are proud to announce that in collaboration with our brilliant volunteers, we are releasing a fascinating series of spooky informational graphics focused on Creatures of the Deep. Today’s graphic focuses on the terrifying Telescope Fish.
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 11:40 PM

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#marinescience #oceanscience #marinebiology #marinelife #sealife #oceanlife #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #sciencecommunication #sciencenonprofit#balticsea #madebyhumans #article #newsletter #ocean #sea #oceanography #fyp

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! We are proud to announce that we have officially published our second installment in our Tales From The Baltic article series! Today’s article focuses on the numerous dead zones in the baltic sea, why they are there, how they form, & what their consequences are.

The area of the central Baltic Sea covering (as of 2024) approximately 70,000 square kilometers is considered the largest human-induced oxygen dead zone. The second largest is located in the Gulf of Mexico, yet it is 3 times smaller than the largest one. However, despite this fact, few people know of its existence, and the importance of preventing it from expanding. Here, we will break down the causes behind the formation of oxygen-depleted areas and the consequences that follow. 

To access this article, please visit the link below, or visit the website in our profile.
https://www.thepersaudcatalog.org/post/tales-from-the-baltic-the-largest-human-induced-oxygen-dead-zone
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 11:24 PM

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#horror #oceanhorror #analoghorror #santarosaaquarium #squakproductions #marinescience #oceanscience #marinebiology #marinelife #sealife #oceanlife #nonprofit #sciencecommunication #sciencenonprofit #interview #madebyhumans #article #newsletter #fyp

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! Recently, our head writer interviewed extraordinary Oceanic Horror Producer & Creator of Santa Rosa Aquarium, Lewis Gibson (SquakProductions)!

Lewis Gibson (SquakProductions) is an analog horror producer best known for his web series Santa Rosa Aquarium, which focuses on a mysterious fictional aquarium where people go missing, the animals act strange, & the staff acts stranger.

In today’s interview, we sit down with Lewis to discuss his passion for aquariums & the sea, his analog horror journey, his short film Country Lanes, his web series Santa Rosa Aquarium, & his advice to aspiring analog horror producers. Before delving into today’s comprehensive 19-question interview, please note that everything said has been edited for clarity, & that the opinions of our interviewee do not necessarily reflect the opinions & values of our organization. With that being said, let us delve into the contents of the interview!

To access this article, please visit the link below, or the website in our profile.
https://www.thepersaudcatalog.org/post/an-interview-with-oceanic-horror-producer-creator-of-santa-rosa-aquarium-lewis-gibson-squakprodu
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialOct 4, 2026, 7:15 AM

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#marinebiologist #madebyhumans #oceanscience #marinescience #marinelife #oceanlife #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #sciencecommunication #sciencenonprofit #article #newsletter #fyp

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! Recently, we published a fascinating article about the career, life, & brilliance of Robert T. Paine.

Robert T. Paine was an American marine ecologist, zoologist, & author. He is best known for coining the term “keystone species”, a phenomenon which occurs when a species is important to an ecosystem than its relative abundance might imply.

To access this article, please access the link below, or visit the website in our profile.

https://www.thepersaudcatalog.org/post/marine-biological-hall-of-distinction-robert-t-paine-robert-treat-paine-iii
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 4:40 AM

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#prehistoric #paleontology #anomalocaris #radiodont #article #newsletter #madebyhumans #ocean #oceanliteracy #oceanlife #marinelife #marinebiology #marinescience #oceanscience #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #sciencecommunication #sciencenonprofit #fyp

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! Recently, one of our science writers contributed a fascinating article all about the perplexing Anomalocaris! One of the strangest animals to ever live that supersedes the exotic platypus or the virtually invincible tardigrade was Anomalocaris canadensis, often simply referred to as Anomalocaris. Its scientific name, Anomalocaris, translates to “unlike other shrimp” from Greek, with canadensis translating to “from Canada” from Latin. This arthropod roamed the oceans and was a major predator, growing up to six feet long—longer than the average adult human male! Anomalocaris is part of the phylum Arthropoda, which includes isopods such as sand fleas, which you have most likely encountered on a fun trip to the beach.

To learn more about this fascinating beast from a bygone age, please visit the link below or visit the website in our profile.

https://www.thepersaudcatalog.org/post/creature-feature-anomalocaris-canadensis
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialSep 27, 2026, 7:31 AM

#sciencecommunication #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #event #marinescience #oceanscience #marinebiology #marinelife #oceanlife #oceanliteracy #theopenbook #bookstore #sciencenonprofit #madebyhumans #fyp

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! We are proud to report that our final oceanic literacy day of the year was a success! We want to extend our deepest heartfelt gratitude for The Open Book for allowing us to host these oceanic literacy days across 2025, & 2026. They have been extraordinarily kind, accommodating, welcoming, & supportive. We could not have hosted these events without them. 

We thank all of our attendees, & hope to see you at our next Oceanic Literacy Day, tentatively in January 2027!
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 11:17 AM

#oceans #ocean #pacificocean #sea #beach #beaches #event #marinelife #madebyhumans #marinebiology #marinescience #saveourplanet #sealife #oceananimals #oceanscience #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #sciencenonprofit #fyp #scienceeducation

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen!

On September 26th, 2026, at 1:00 PM in The Open Book in The Village at Topanga, The Persaud Foundation will be hosting our Oceanic Literacy Day! We will be having an oceanic storytime for children at 1:00 PM with the book "Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist", by Jess Keating, & we will be going over some intriguing things about some of the oceans most misrepresented animals, sharks! We will be handing out Stickers, Pins, & Shark Education Fact Cards while supplies last! 

If you decide to purchase any books & mention our nonprofit, 20% of your purchase will be donated to us.

This event is completely free. Whether you're a marine enthusiast or just curious about the underwater world, this event is perfect for all ages & families. 

Learn about marine conservation, discover fascinating facts about ocean life, and get inspired to protect our seas for future generations.

Have a whale of a time at The Open Book, Topanga. See you there!
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 10:57 AM

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#oceanscience #marinescience #oceanlife #marinelife #sealife #climatechange #article #newsletter #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #sciencecommunication #sciencenonprofit #italy #fyp #madebyhumans

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! Recently, we published an intriguing article on the oceans surrounding the city of Trieste, Italy.

Trieste’s coastlines boast brilliant biodiversity, from Fan Mussels (Atrina fragilis), to Peacock Blennies (Salaria pavo). Thousands of species large & small call the waters surrounding Trieste their home. As a result of these robust ecosystems, an eco-tourism economy has developed. Coastal walks, snorkelling, boat excursions, & scuba diving are all available at the UNESCO MaB Miramare Reserve.

To access this article, please visit the link below, or visit the website in our profile. 
https://www.thepersaudcatalog.org/post/the-oceans-surrounding-trieste-italy

#oceanscience #marinescience #oceanlife #marinelife #sealife #climatechange #article #newsletter #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #sciencecommunication #sciencenonprofit #italy #fyp #madebyhumans
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 10:42 AM

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#oceanscience #marinescience #oceanlife #marinelife #sealife #climatechange #article #newsletter #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #sciencecommunication #sciencenonprofit #fyp #madebyhumans

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! Recently, we published the latest installment in our Disasters at Sea article series. This month’s feature focuses on how climate change is affecting Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation. For thousands of years, ocean currents have flowed around the globe, influencing weather patterns and shaping ecosystems as they go. This global conveyor belt has a “motor” called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) that drives our currents, but climate change is weakening it. It may be surprising that global warming impacts ocean currents, but the warmer our planet gets, the more likely our dynamic ocean and weather patterns will shift. We thank science writer Emily Cohen for contributing this article.

To access this article, please visit the link below, or visit the website in our profile. 
https://www.thepersaudcatalog.org/post/disasters-at-sea-climate-change-affecting-amoc-atlantic-meridional-overturning-circulation
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 8:10 AM

#oceans #ocean #pacificocean #sea #beach #beaches #event #marinelife #madebyhumans #marinebiology #marinescience #saveourplanet #sealife #oceananimals #oceanscience #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #sciencenonprofit #fyp #scienceeducation

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen!

On September 26th, 2026, at 1:00 PM in The Open Book in The Village at Topanga, The Persaud Foundation will be hosting our Oceanic Literacy Day! We will be having an oceanic storytime for children at 1:00 PM with the book "Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist", by Jess Keating, & we will be going over some intriguing things about some of the oceans most misrepresented animals, sharks! We will be handing out Stickers, Pins, & Shark Education Fact Cards while supplies last! 

If you decide to purchase any books & mention our nonprofit, 20% of your purchase will be donated to us.

This event is completely free. Whether you're a marine enthusiast or just curious about the underwater world, this event is perfect for all ages & families. 

Learn about marine conservation, discover fascinating facts about ocean life, and get inspired to protect our seas for future generations.

Have a whale of a time at The Open Book, Topanga. See you there!
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 7:44 AM

#oceans #fisheries #marinebiology #marinescience #oceanlife #marinelife #informationalgraphic #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #sciencenonprofit #madebyhumans #fyp

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! In collaboration with our brilliant Social Media Volunteers, we created a series of informational graphics on sustainable fisheries. Our final graphic focuses on some of the ways that YOU can be sustainable in your diet when it comes to seafood.

One of the ways to do your part in creating the push for sustainable seafood practices in fisheries is to be more sustainable in your diet. One way to do this is to shop locally in order to support your local businesses and the communities they support. Shopping locally also helps you develop a relationship with local fish mongers, allowing for more traceability. It is important to ensure the products you purchase are traceable, meaning you know where the fish was sourced from. There are several resources for this such as friendofthesea.com and Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. These websites are great resources that list out products that offer sustainably sourced seafood and companies that are contributing to marine conservation. 

Another factor to be mindful of when attempting to stay on a sustainable seafood diet is to avoid overfished species. To stay informed, doing research on websites by organizations such as NOAA Fisheries and World Wildlife Fund can keep you updated on the fish that are at risk. Purchasing products that are MSC or ASC approved is also a more convenient way to ensure that the products are sustainable. Both organizations set the standard on making sure that the fisheries are leaving enough fish in the water and ensuring that the fish farms are protecting the environment, treating the fish well, and supporting local workers. 
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 9:06 PM

#oceans #fisheries #marinebiology #marinescience #oceanlife #marinelife #informationalgraphic #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #sciencenonprofit #madebyhumans #fyp

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! In collaboration with our brilliant Social Media Volunteers, we created a series of informational graphics on sustainable fisheries. Today’s graphic focuses on sustainability in fisheries. 

While fisheries may have certain negative impacts on the environment and marine ecosystem, proper regulation of the industry can help reduce these cons to become a more sustainable industry. One way is to ensure that protected species such as turtles don’t get caught in the nets of the fishing industry’s highly favored method of catch, trawling. Turtle excluder devices, also known as TEDs, help prevent sea turtles that may get stuck in trawling nets and allow them to escape safely. They are made of metal bars and mesh that fit inside the net and have been 97 percent effective in reducing the amount of turtles that get caught in shrimp trawls. 

Cetaceans, such as dolphins and whales, are also at risk of getting caught in commercial fishing gear that results in injury or death. One device that was introduced to reduce these instances is acoustic pingers. It works by emitting high frequency sounds that keep the animals away from fishing gear. They have proven to cause a reduction in bycatch of many cetacean species but could still use some improvements to be more effective in deterring dugongs, humpback whales, and bottlenose dolphins. 

Another way of making fisheries most sustainable is by setting an annual catch limit. Monitoring annual catch levels helps reduce overfishing and allows for long-term biological sustainability. The recommended steps in this process include calculating the overfishing limit, recommending the acceptable biological catch, specifying the annual limit, and setting annual targets. 

Certifications such as MSC and ASC are a great way to support the fight against overfishing.
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 12:13 AM

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#oceanscience #marinebiology #marinescience #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #sciencenonprofit #newsletter #oceanlife #marinelife #madebyhumans #article #patagonia #atlanticocean #fyp

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! Recently, we published a fascinating antique nautical chart of Patagonia. This chart is rather large, at 26.5 inches long by 38.3 inches wide. It is in pristine condition, with minimal soiling, except for some discolouration on the far left. It focuses on the southern reaches of Argentina, as well as Chile. It also features the Falkland, & South Shetland Islands.

In today’s article, we are going to examine this fascinating antique nautical map, discuss it, & analyze it. With that being said, let’s delve into the frigid, unforgiving waters of the South Atlantic!

You can access this article by visiting the link below, or visiting the website in our profile.

https://www.thepersaudcatalog.org/post/ode-to-oceanography-an-antique-nautical-chart-of-patagonia
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 1:13 AM

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#dolphins #sciencenonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #article #newsletter #cetaceans #marinebiology #sealife #ecology #marinelife #oceanlife #oceanscience #marinescience #sciencecommunication #fyp

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! We recently published our latest installment of The Pacific Tide all about the hidden world of dolphin feces, & how they contribute to California’s beautiful offshore ecosystems. In this month’s installment of The Pacific Tide, we introduce the not-so-glamourous but incredibly astonishing subject of dolphin poop! Dolphin stool is a leading solution against climate change helping absorb Co2 through the Cetacean Carbon Sequestration Cycle; single-handedly fighting greenhouse gases. 

Also explore with us while we dive among California’s Pacific coral reefs flourishing from under the nutrient benefits of dolphin poop plumes. Discover the U.S. Navy’s dolphin fleet at the Navy Marine Mammal Program and the groundbreaking procedure of dolphin fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) spearheaded by Cardiology Veterinary Consultant, Dr. Barbara Linnehan, using dolphin-to-dolphin trans-rectal transplants to entirely cure dolphins suffering from gastrointestinal disease and maligned gut microbiome flora communities. We thank science writer Orsolya Dunai for contributing today’s article.

You can access this article by visiting the link below, or by visiting the website in our profile.

https://www.thepersaudcatalog.org/post/the-pacific-tide-the-surprisingly-fascinating-world-of-dolphin-feces
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 1:13 AM

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#dolphins #sciencenonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #article #newsletter #cetaceans #marinebiology #sealife #ecology #marinelife #oceanlife #oceanscience #marinescience #sciencecommunication #fyp

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! We recently published our latest installment of The Pacific Tide all about the hidden world of dolphin feces, & how they contribute to California’s beautiful offshore ecosystems. In this month’s installment of The Pacific Tide, we introduce the not-so-glamourous but incredibly astonishing subject of dolphin poop! Dolphin stool is a leading solution against climate change helping absorb Co2 through the Cetacean Carbon Sequestration Cycle; single-handedly fighting greenhouse gases. 

Also explore with us while we dive among California’s Pacific coral reefs flourishing from under the nutrient benefits of dolphin poop plumes. Discover the U.S. Navy’s dolphin fleet at the Navy Marine Mammal Program and the groundbreaking procedure of dolphin fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) spearheaded by Cardiology Veterinary Consultant, Dr. Barbara Linnehan, using dolphin-to-dolphin trans-rectal transplants to entirely cure dolphins suffering from gastrointestinal disease and maligned gut microbiome flora communities. We thank science writer Orsolya Dunai for contributing today’s article.

You can access this article by visiting the link below, or by visiting the website in our profile.

https://www.thepersaudcatalog.org/post/the-pacific-tide-the-surprisingly-fascinating-world-of-dolphin-feces
@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialSep 15, 2026, 5:47 AM

#festival #marinebiology #marinescience #oceanscience #oceanlife #marinelife #sealife #sciencecommunication #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #sciencenonprofit #scienceeducation #fyp

@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialSep 13, 2026, 12:52 PM

#festival #marinebiology #marinescience #oceanscience #oceanlife #marinelife #sealife #sciencecommunication #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #sciencenonprofit #scienceeducation #fyp

@persaudfoundation.bsky.socialSep 13, 2026, 12:12 PM

#oceans #fisheries #marinebiology #marinescience #oceanlife #marinelife #informationalgraphic #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #sciencenonprofit #madebyhumans #fyp

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! In collaboration with our brilliant Social Media Volunteers, we created a series of informational graphics on sustainable fisheries. Today’s graphic focuses on bycatch & trawling.

Bycatch is the accidental catching of non-targeted species during commercial fishing operations. Bycatch could include non-target species, young fish, and protected species. It is a complicated issue that affects marine wildlife globally. 

Trawling is the act of towing a large net across the ocean floor with a boat to capture certain species of crabs or ground fish. The mesh net is designed to contain the fish inside the net as they reel it up to the surface. There are two different types of trawling, bottom trawling, which includes scraping the sea floor, and midwater trawling.

Trawling has negative effects on other marine life in the ocean that are not the intended targets of catch. They can become entangled while foraging. Animals such as pilot whales, dolphins, and sea turtles are at high risk of being caught in bottom trawl; they may drown, get injured, or face stress and exhaustion from the capture and release. Trawling does not have to cease entirely, there are ways it can remain a sustainable approach to capturing fish. 

For instance, in the case of sea turtles, fisheries have introduced turtle exclusion devices which are a grid of bars with an opening near the end of the trawl net which allows for turtles to escape. This has greatly reduced turtle mortality rates in trawl fisheries. Trawling also does environmental damage to the ocean floor, damaging coral & delicate habitats. Some recommended methods to control this method of catching fish are to reduce the number of tows at night and reducing the duration of each tow.
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