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The risk to 14 large marine species – including endangered and critically endangered ones like blue whales and leatherback turtles – increased by nearly 25 percent when the presence of dark vessels is taken into account.

Industrial fishing poses greater risk to marine life due to untracked activity, researchers find

A new study led by Heather Welch, project scientist at UC Santa Cruz's Institute of Marine Sciences, finds that blue whales, tunas, and other top predators in the northeast Pacific Ocean face greater risk of harm from industrial fishing than previously thought.

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Deep Read 2024 gears up

Deep Read 2024 gears up

With book giveaways, salons, and community conversations, The Humanities Institute is preparing an immersive Deep Read experience.

New Oakes College leaders advance writing excellence

New Oakes College leaders advance writing excellence

Two new associate provosts of Oakes College, Xavier Livermon and Jody K. Biehl, will lead initiatives to strengthen the colleges-sponsored Writing Center.

Frontier Fellows program amplifies innovation

Frontier Fellows program amplifies innovation

The Earth Futures Institute's Frontier Fellows Program supported six undergraduate students engaging in interdisciplinary research.

Global and Community Health centers equity

Global and Community Health centers equity

The Global and Community Health Program prepares students to address real-world problems and succeed in a health care, policy, or advocacy career.

Career Clothing Closet opens doors to students

Career Clothing Closet opens doors to students

To promote student success and equity, the Career Success team proudly cut the ribbon on its latest initiative, the Career Clothing Closet.

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