Illuminating the benefits of marine protected areas for ecotourism, and vice versa

Research in California’s Northern Channel Islands provides strong evidence of the benefit of marine protected areas for the recreational scuba diving industry in Southern California and highlights that the diving community should be considered a key stakeholder in decision-making about the future of MPAs.

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Nine early-career faculty members receive 2023-24 Hellman Fellowships

The awards will allow the assistant professors — who show capacity for great distinction in their research — to take risks and gather data to complete research that will take their academic careers to the next level.

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In pursuit of racial justice, by way of teaching, research and mentoring

“Launched in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, this program brings to campus students who continue their passionate commitments to racial justice in the form of teaching, research and mentoring,” said Leila J. Rupp, Interim Anne and Michael Towbes Graduate Dean.

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