Tag: Climate & Ocean Science

Friendly neighborhood climate scientist

Friendly neighborhood climate scientist by Jeremy Owens, March 23 2020 Have you ever wanted or even needed a climate science question answered but couldn’t find an answer and you wanted to speak with a scientist? Have you wanted to work with a scientist to do outreach but didn’t know how to contact someone? If...

Climate & Ocean Science

The Heat is On: Two-Day Climate Communication Workshop at NAI 2021

The Heat is On: Two-Day Climate Communication Workshop at NAI 2021 by Hazel Galloway, October 06 2021 Join the Earth to Sky Interagency Partnership at the National Association for Interpretation 2021 Annual Conference in Palm Springs, CA! We are partnering with Joshua Tree National Park to offer a highly interactive two-day pre-conference...

Climate & Ocean Science, Communications Techniques, education, Impacts On Ecosystems, Impacts On People, Interpretation

NNOCCI Climate Science Fundamentals

NNOCCI Climate Science Fundamentals by Megan Ennes, July 15 2020 In this blog, we talk about some of the basics of climate change. An understanding of climate science is the foundation of climate communication and action. Weather Versus Climate One of the most common misunderstandings when talking about climate...

Climate & Ocean Science, education, Extreme Weather, Impacts On Ecosystems, Impacts On People, Ocean Acidification, ocean currents, sea ice & glaciers, sea level rise

Fresh ideas for talking about ocean acidification

Fresh ideas for talking about ocean acidification by Richelle Tanner, July 30 2020 Our NNOCCI associate, Dr. Scott Doney, along with his colleagues, has recently published an updated review of the effects of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems (see here for a previous review). Read on for a summary of their main findings,...

Climate & Ocean Science, Ecosystem Services, Impacts On Ecosystems, Impacts On People, Ocean Acidification

The Science of Extremes

The Science of Extremes by Richelle Tanner, July 13 2021 Extreme is a word that can send a climate communicator directly into the swamp: the word extreme is inherently a bit alarming, and vague enough to warrant a multi-sentence qualification when you use it. Even scientists disagree on what this word...

Climate & Ocean Science, Communications Techniques, Extreme Weather, Interpretation

Sea Slugs Make Climate Evolutionary Choices

Sea Slugs Make Climate Evolutionary Choices by Richelle Tanner, July 01 2019 Nudibranchs are a type of sea slug known for their beautiful colors and curious incorporation of other animals and plants into their own bodies (e.g. using plant chloroplasts to photosynthesize, incorporating toxins into their cells,...

Climate & Ocean Science, Impacts On Ecosystems, Warming

Climate Science Sources for the Non-Scientist

thought bubble drawn on chalkboard with lightbulb in center

Climate Science Sources for the Non-Scientist by Sarah-Mae Nelson, MS, CIG/CIT, September 23 2018 Living in the Information Age, it is often overwhelming to search for information you need and knowing it is a trustworthy source. This is especially true for climate related science information for communicators to reach broad public...

Climate & Ocean Science, education

Metaphors Can Counter Misinformation about Climate Change

Museum docent explains an exhibit to children

Metaphors Can Counter Misinformation about Climate Change December 02 2016 This is the fifth post in a series about framing ocean and climate change. Our ability to communicate the science of climate change to the public is as important as ever. The outcome of the recent presidential and congressional elections and the state of public discourse...

Climate & Ocean Science, Communications Techniques, Extreme Weather, Interpretation, Ocean Acidification, ocean currents, Social Science Research, Warming

We Need a Sea Change in How We Communicate about Ocean Change. Metaphors Can Help.

People stand on a viewing platform overlooking the ocean

We Need a Sea Change in How We Communicate about Ocean Change. Metaphors Can Help. October 28 2016 This is the fourth post in a series about framing ocean and climate change. We depend on our oceans and must protect them, yet they are often overlooked in public conversations about “climate change.” As a result, most people don’t...

Climate & Ocean Science, Communications Techniques, Ocean Acidification, ocean currents