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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 59m

You can still register for the virtual event here

DM me if you want tickets for in-person

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Ocean Progress Symposium 2025: Advancing Conservation Close to Shore

Please join the Center for American Progress for an event to explore how to navigate ocean conservation in the United States for the next four years.

www.americanprogress.org

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 59m

You can meet Evelyn during tomorrow's Ocean Progress Symposium at @americanprogress.bsky.social

www.kiiitv.com/video/news/e...

Corpus Christi teen chosen as Ocean Youth Ambassador in D.C.

Incarnate Word Academy’s Evelyn James will represent Gulf Coast youth at the Ocean Progress Symposium in D.C., promoting ocean conservation efforts.

www.kiiitv.com

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 3h

We are publishing to outcomes of our monument advocacy in 4 hours. You still have time to sign.

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Keep Our Marine National Monuments Protected

The Trump Administration is currently conducting a review of all U.S. marine national monuments to consider opening these protected areas to industrial fishing. Please sign the national petition bel...

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 3h

I was accused of "self-plagiarization" for something I wrote that quoted my previous scholarship

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 3h

Republican politicians come out in opposition to monuments. That's not a surprise.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 19h

There is a path forward—and it requires we listen to the Indigenous voices who have long protected this planet.

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 22h

Let's go make some good.

Read more from Angelo Villagomez here: https://www.americanindianmagazine.org/story/mariana-islands-ocean-conservation

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 1d

Remember when we were all about Starter Packs?

Here's my list of Indigenous Scientists in the USA

Please share the link and follow all of us!

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#IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 1d

On Indigenous People's Day—and every day—we all have a responsibility to protect the land we live on.

Read more from Angelo Villagomez here: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/5-ways-scientists-ngos-and-governments-can-support-indigenous-led-conservation/

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 1d

Today is Indigenous People's Day

www.americanindianmagazine.org/story/marian...

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 1d

One of the main characteristics of being liberal is that you have to disagree with 95% of all other liberals

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 1d

This is the first and only story about the IUCN Congress I've seen in legacy media

www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Scientists say they revived an extinct wolf species. A vote will decide their future.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature, a top conservation group, is weighing a moratorium on unleashing genetically modified plants or animals into the wild.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 3d

Help the America the Beautiful for All Coalition and the National Ocean Protection Coalition (NOPC) protect our marine national monuments

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 3d

This video was my introduction to James Talarico

It's 20 minutes long but wow

He's running for Senate in Texas

youtu.be/Blph_2RSBno?...

James Talarico Delivers Sermon Against Christian Nationalism

YouTube video by James Talarico

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 3d

Donald Trump's tariffs are harming American fisherman -- not fisheries management and protected areas

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China stops buying spiny lobsters due to trade tariffs, hurting San Diego fishermen

YouTube video by CBS 8 San Diego

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Miriam Goldstein @miriamgoldstein.bsky.social · 3d

Pausing my hiatus because this is important! Please sign and share.

Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 7d

Help us show the Trump administration how unpopular their plans to open our protected areas to industrial fishing are

Please sign and share our petition

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 3d

Donald Trump is going to be so disappointed when Jimmy Kimmel wins the Nobel Peace Prize next year

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 4d

Colleges for now -- but we all know he'll eventually come for the NGOs

Sara Partridge, PhD @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 4d

NEW: The "compact" the Trump administration proposed to 9 universities earlier this month is a dangerous trap -- not only would the deal cede significant control over colleges, but it would open them and their leaders up to great legal risk.

www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...

Trump’s “Compact” With Colleges Will Put University Presidents in Legal Jeopardy

The White House’s proposed Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education is unconstitutional, unlawful, and will put universities and their administrators at direct risk from a politicized Justi...

www.americanprogress.org

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 4d

Hey friends, we had a big jump in signatures last night. Thanks so much for sharing our petition to protect our marine national monuments. Please keep sharing it until the deadline on Tuesday

forms.gle/jSauarKKXim5...

Keep Our Marine National Monuments Protected

The Trump Administration is currently conducting a review of all U.S. marine national monuments to consider opening these protected areas to industrial fishing. Please sign the national petition bel...

forms.gle

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 4d

Check this out!

Learn the basics of tuna fishing and conservation

www.pew.org/en/research-...

From Ship to Shelf, the Pacific Tuna Trade Is a Complex Global Business

Every year, people catch and consume more than 5 million metric tons of tuna worldwide. But how does all of that fish get from the ocean to people’s sashimi and tuna salad sandwiches?

www.pew.org

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 4d

If your organization gave Trump a fake award tomorrow for his terrible record on [insert long list of things he's terrible at] there is a strong chance reporters would write about it

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 4d

I love seeing friends and colleagues recognized as leaders in our field

You deserve it!

Thank you for all you do

Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 5d

I am not attending the IUCN World Conservation Congress

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 5d

FREE JULIE ANDREWS NOW

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 6d

Do all sharks go to heaven?

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