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Marine invert science nerd. Coffee fiend. Some deep-set wrinkles. A quality education. Owner of many opinions. Instagram @ritasteyn https://teapawt.net/t.co/mHGIeYPR7Y

Tampa, FL
Joined May 2010
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Hey! I’m on this episode! Take a listen. The ocean is a major player in our climate, and we SHOULD talk about it more. The Climate Question - How can oceans help us capture carbon? - BBC Sounds #oceans #climatechange #carboncapture #bluecarbon ⁦ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct3k…
Yesterday I meditated on friendship, loss of my pal, and mortality at #niagarafalls. So here’s my #KimPhilosophy at 55: Love and make time for your peeps, Embrace change, Help people and Mother Earth when you’re able, Choose joy, and Do not be an asshole.
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Ever seen a Flound trying to surf? Now you have. 🔗: instagram.com/reel/CrQQqSUOv…
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On #WorldHealthDay, we honor the tireless efforts of our researchers who are committed to unraveling the mysteries of biological systems. Their discoveries contribute to a healthier future for all. Learn more pnnl.gov/human-health #HealthForAll #pnnl #humanhealth #biology
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Me reappearing in people’s lives after inexplicably disappearing for several months…
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What does it mean to be successful in a #scicomm career? I’ve been pondering this... Do I need a wide reach? Glossy bylines? Clout in the community? A team of people? My own business? Loads of published pieces? Or can success be just writing from my heart for a few people?
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If he: -Changes his entire look for you -Travels 1,900 miles upstream to chase you -Procreates and dies -Replenishes an entire ecosystem with his carcass He's not your valentine, he's a Chinook salmon
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We hope you're really in your element this #NationalPeriodicTableDay.
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Researchers show that certain bacteria are required for formation of a female-specific organ in the Hawaiian bobtail squid, providing the 1st example of complete organ development relying on exposure to symbiotic bacteria in an animal host. @mbiojournal: asm.social/11t
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NEW from NOAA SOS: This dataset shows the tsunami wave caused by the asteroid that hit Earth 66 million years ago. The wave was so impressive because the asteroid is estimated to have been 6+ miles (10+ km) in diameter! Want to learn more? sos.noaa.gov/catalog/dataset… #dataviz #Data
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How will a warmer world affect storms in the Western U.S.? They're getting wetter, but that's not the whole picture. Climate scientist Ruby Leung explains. bit.ly/3CW1DrV
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There are 18 known species of penguin. My favourite is the Northern Rockhopper. Which is yours? 🐧💕🤔 #PenguinAwarenessDay
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The horror of how microplastics can enter the marine food chain. The first arrow worm has eaten a round worm, the second has eaten a plastic microfiber that has blocked the passage of food (diatoms) in its gut. @zeiss_micro
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Some spectacular imagery from NOAA's new GOES West (GOES 18) satellite showing the gargantuan low off the West Coast. #WAwx
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Big data enters the Alzheimer's fight. @vapetyuk
.@PNNLab collaborated with @TheNeuro_MNI on a new study that helps to understand the course of #AlzheimersDisease in each patient. Read the full article: bit.ly/3B1iicm
Researcher Marci Garcia is excited it's #WorldSoilDay! Scientists are studying how microbes interact with each other and the soil habitat to break down or store carbon, how soil microbiomes affect plant growth, and more. bit.ly/3F5KrAC
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Come along to the @thecommitment_x event that our very own Rebecca is talking at!! 🌊 RSVP using the link in the tweet below to get involved in the #GreatBigGreenWeek
It's not too late to RSVP to our event tonight! eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-c… Unfortunately @sarahVroberts can no longer join us as she is unwell, but we now have Marine Biologist and Science Communicator Rebecca Daniel @themarinediary 🐠🌊🐟 We can't wait ✖️
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Photos show water receding in Hillsborough Bay, located within Tampa Bay, as Hurricane Ian approaches the region. nbcnews.to/3dSfSof 📷 Tampa police
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