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Julie Huber, PhD @julesdeep.bsky.social · 1d

My life changed when I first read "The Sea Around Us." Rachel Carson's words captured my 13-yr old sense of wonder for a place I barely knew but felt for so deeply, the ocean. Honored to speak to her legacy @agu.org and grateful to my colleagues for the nomination 🌊💙

www.whoi.edu/press-room/n...

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Julie Huber Awarded Prestigious Rachel Carson Lecture by the American Geophysical Union

WHOI’s Julie Huber Awarded Prestigious Rachel Carson Lecture by the AGU

www.whoi.edu

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · Sep 1

"The strength of WHOI's science is in its people."

It was true in the time of our first director, Henry Bigelow—and it's true today. We wouldn't be leaders in ocean science + engineering without our dedicated + talented staff.

👉🏽This Labor Day, get to know the #HumansofWHOI: go.whoi.edu/humans

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Andrew D Thaler @drandrewthaler.bsky.social · Aug 13

Seabed Spotlight by is essential reading for anyone following deep-sea mining.

Exploring the seabed? Here, have an exploitation permit too.

Exploring the seabed? Here, have an exploitation permit too.

NOAA moves to bundle exploration with commercial recovery permits

seabedspotlight.substack.com

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Julie Huber, PhD @julesdeep.bsky.social · Aug 6

Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have via @theonion.com — theonion.com/watchdog-gro...

Watchdog Group Downgrades U.S. From Democracy To Whatever Political System Lobsters Have

WASHINGTON—Describing the shift as a troubling indicator for the health of the nation’s system of governance, watchdog group Freedom House published a report Wednesday downgrading the United States fr...

theonion.com

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · Jul 31

🚨 REMINDER: The abstract submission deadline for #AGU25 has been EXTENDED to TODAY at 5:00PM ET!

Submit your abstract today: buff.ly/BUyEjhU

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Julie Huber, PhD @julesdeep.bsky.social · Jul 30

It only took me 8 minutes to get into the abstract submission site this morning, with 12 hrs left to go. Join us @agu.org #AGU25 for this important & timely session on deep-sea research!!!

Beth Orcutt @deepmicrobe.bsky.social · Jul 14

If you do #DeepSea research that can inform decision making, we welcome your abstract at our #AGU25 session. Due July 30! agu.confex.com/agu/agu25/pr...

Accelerating Exploration and Research of the Deep Sea to Inform Decision Making

The deep seafloor comprises more than half of Earthâs solid surface. Deep-sea crustal environments - defined here as the exposure of hard rocks to seawater, like on mid-ocean ridges, seamounts, nodu...

agu.confex.com

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AC Vasquez - 安娜 @criskotsu.bsky.social · Jul 22

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COMIC: Exploring the ocean's wonderous, mysterious depths

Did you know that we know less about the sea than we do about space? With this comic, we explore some of what scientists do know about Earth's ocean.

www.npr.org

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Jul 21

Read this from @pdemenocal.bsky.social, @msleinen.bsky.social, and John Richardson, retired Navy admiral, whose son was my student, about how investing in ocean science is not just about curiosity, but about ensuring our future readiness, resilience, and national security. 🌊

Opinion | Why U.S. dominance at sea is shrinking

The U.S. still has an advantage on the waves, but ocean science needs more — not less — investment.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Julie Huber, PhD @julesdeep.bsky.social · Jul 18

This was a very scary but incredibly positive experience for me-connecting to the deeply personal, funny, & scary parts of our scientific journeys. I encourage you to listen as intended- full long form radio, with host @jayall.bsky.social & live music. Links at end of article. #stemstories @prx.org

Transom @transom.bsky.social · Jul 16

Scientists took the stage last month to tell their stories to a crowd of community members. The room was filled with warmth and awe. Listen to the stories and read all about the night.
transom.org/2025/making-...

Making Waves - Transom

transom.org

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Paul Voosen @voosen.me · Jul 18

The Senate just posted the report language of its FY26 science appropriations bill. This text lays out what they want done and carries the force of law if it is included in the final spending bill.

It's a line-by-line refutation of Trump's proposed budget for NASA and NOAA.

www.appropriations.senate.gov

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Transom @transom.bsky.social · Jul 16

Scientists took the stage last month to tell their stories to a crowd of community members. The room was filled with warmth and awe. Listen to the stories and read all about the night.
transom.org/2025/making-...

Making Waves - Transom

transom.org

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Julie Huber, PhD @julesdeep.bsky.social · Jul 16

I ❤️ Ron

Beth Orcutt @deepmicrobe.bsky.social · Jul 14

If you do #DeepSea research that can inform decision making, we welcome your abstract at our #AGU25 session. Due July 30! agu.confex.com/agu/agu25/pr...

Accelerating Exploration and Research of the Deep Sea to Inform Decision Making

The deep seafloor comprises more than half of Earthâs solid surface. Deep-sea crustal environments - defined here as the exposure of hard rocks to seawater, like on mid-ocean ridges, seamounts, nodu...

agu.confex.com

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Julie Huber, PhD @julesdeep.bsky.social · Jul 14

This resonates- & despite being a vegetarian, I have leaned into Beef more than Bear the last few years. Given *all the things* & the reality of supporting my family, I’m still figuring out the right balance, but preparing the next generation & passing the torch is centered for certain.

Jess Fanzo @jessfanzo.bsky.social · Jul 13

After 20+ years of running at full speed in academia, I’m stepping into a new phase—less Bear, more Beef. A reflection on ambition, burnout, and what it means to let go of prestige to make room for purpose. Check out my new post on The Food Archive: shorturl.at/uyVsC

Beef or Bear? On Ambition, Academia, and the Art of Letting Go — The Food Archive

I’m sure many of you have been watching The Bear —the TV show that follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a brilliant young chef who returns home to Chicago to take over his late brother’s gritty sandwic...

shorturl.at

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Jess Fanzo @jessfanzo.bsky.social · Jul 13

After 20+ years of running at full speed in academia, I’m stepping into a new phase—less Bear, more Beef. A reflection on ambition, burnout, and what it means to let go of prestige to make room for purpose. Check out my new post on The Food Archive: shorturl.at/uyVsC

Beef or Bear? On Ambition, Academia, and the Art of Letting Go — The Food Archive

I’m sure many of you have been watching The Bear —the TV show that follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a brilliant young chef who returns home to Chicago to take over his late brother’s gritty sandwic...

shorturl.at

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Jeffrey Mervis @policyhound.bsky.social · Jul 11

One small step... Senate appropriators indicate they plan to protect NSF and NASA science from Trump's drastic cuts. www.science.org/content/arti...

Senate spending panel would rescue NSF and NASA science funding

Its support for a flat budget is a sign of congressional resistance to drastic cuts Trump has proposed

www.science.org

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · Jul 10

🧪 BREAKING (good news): Senate subcommittee says NO! to Trump's proposed slashes to NASA & NSF funding.

Today, the subcommittee said to keep NASA + NSF funding at $33.9 billion, the same as in FY24.

See 7:15 below. Full Senate appropriations committee meets tomorrow about it.

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Subcommittee Markup of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act | United States Senate Committee on Appropriations

United States Senate Committee on Appropriations

www.appropriations.senate.gov

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Andrew D Thaler @drandrewthaler.bsky.social · Jul 7

Today, once again, representatives from 169 nations will meet in Kingston, Jamaica to continue negotiating the rules and regulations for deep-sea mining in the high seas.

I'm watching at www.isa.org.jm/the-authorit... and there's an outside chance I'll be there in person later this month.

ISA Web TV - International Seabed Authority

www.isa.org.jm

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Julie Huber, PhD @julesdeep.bsky.social · Jul 2

From @lauraatran.bsky.social in The Scientist--

www.the-scientist.com/fantastic-mi...

Fantastic Microbes and Where to Find Them

Some microbes happily thrive in unforgiving environments. An extremophile hunt is underway to leverage their resilience tactics, from medicine to space exploration.

www.the-scientist.com

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Julie Huber, PhD @julesdeep.bsky.social · Jun 25

Socioeconomic status is so important to consider! Thanks for this excellent piece @drcraigmc.bsky.social !

Dr Craig R McClain @drcraigmc.bsky.social · Jun 24

I've wanted to write this article for years. About my and other's struggles to even survive sometime in #academia. Thank you to the amazing editors at @plosbiology.org that gave me the forum to write this piece. #science

Too poor to science: How wealth determines who succeeds in STEM

From student to researcher, a career in science can come with a high price tag. This Perspective explores how persistent financial barriers limit who can succeed in science, revealing how wealth shape...

journals.plos.org

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Julie Huber, PhD @julesdeep.bsky.social · Jun 25

Great paper. Will share widely when I remind people why we need to pay attention to "diversity" across socioeconomic status as well. I'm still appalled that unpaid internships even exist... in any field.

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Morgan Carter @morgancarterphd.bsky.social · Jun 25

It's not just #NIH. It's not just #NSF. It's not just #NASA.

The whole scientific community has to make clear that all science across fed agencies is being destroyed in the US.

We can't just ask for our particular piece of the pie. The whole pie is being thrown out - saving your bit won't work.

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Dr Craig R McClain @drcraigmc.bsky.social · Jun 24

I've wanted to write this article for years. About my and other's struggles to even survive sometime in #academia. Thank you to the amazing editors at @plosbiology.org that gave me the forum to write this piece. #science

Too poor to science: How wealth determines who succeeds in STEM

From student to researcher, a career in science can come with a high price tag. This Perspective explores how persistent financial barriers limit who can succeed in science, revealing how wealth shape...

journals.plos.org

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ASM @asm.org · Jun 20

How did life start? 🧐🌎Join the Moore Foundation “Early Microbial Life” panel today at #ASMicrobe, starting at 12 p.m., to dive into this question and celebrate their 25th anniversary of advancing science. asm.social/2t7

From Microbe to Mankind: A Journey Into Life's Origins

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Julie Huber, PhD @julesdeep.bsky.social · Jun 20

👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿

Julie Johnston @queermsfrizzle.bsky.social · Jun 19

Protect Trans Scientists.

cowritten with a lot of amazing people (I tagged those I could find but there are so many more incredible folks)
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
@thepunkscientist.bsky.social @jlw-ecoevo.bsky.social @bfrancescol.bsky.social @drsueishaq.bsky.social

Protect transgender scientists

Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGnC) people are a primary target of the Trump administration. Multiple executive orders seek to erase TGnC protections; mandate denial of gender identity; and ba...

www.science.org

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Julie Johnston @queermsfrizzle.bsky.social · Jun 19

Protect Trans Scientists.

cowritten with a lot of amazing people (I tagged those I could find but there are so many more incredible folks)
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
@thepunkscientist.bsky.social @jlw-ecoevo.bsky.social @bfrancescol.bsky.social @drsueishaq.bsky.social

Protect transgender scientists

Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGnC) people are a primary target of the Trump administration. Multiple executive orders seek to erase TGnC protections; mandate denial of gender identity; and ba...

www.science.org

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Julie Huber, PhD @julesdeep.bsky.social · Jun 15

Watched it with my former Alvin pilot and engineer husband. Had to pause a lot so he could comment, rage, etc!

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joe vallino ∫🦠dxdt ≻∫🔥dxdt @mepjoe.bsky.social · Jun 11

To the 🐐 of hydrothermal vent microbiology! Happy Birthday Julie!! aka @julesdeep.bsky.social Now blow out those black smokers and make a wish! Hope you have a great day! 🌊🌋🦠🎂❤️

"Celebrate the good stuff"

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Dr Craig R McClain @drcraigmc.bsky.social · Jun 10

Of course @divaamon.bsky.social is exceptional! Glad Time finally realized it. time.com/7290414/deep...

Meet The Marine Biologist Trying to Prevent Deep-Sea Mining

"Using deep-sea mining to solve the climate crisis is like smoking to lower your stress," says Diva Amon.

time.com

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Ted Pavlic (he/him/his) @tedpavlic.bsky.social · Jun 8

Reminder: Nobel-prize winning PCR (1983), used in basically all genetic tech today, was only possible because of extremophile bacterium discovered in 1964 in Yellowstone funded by a small ~$80k NSF grant with no obvious application at the time. #science 🧪
www.richmondscientific.com/how-a-discov...

How a discovery in Yellowstone National Park led to the development of PCR - Richmond Scientific

A discovery in Yellowstone National Park led to the development of PCR, the gold-standard COVID-19 tests used to fight the global pandemic.

www.richmondscientific.com

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