Uniting ocean enthusiasts over a pint! Ocean Hoptimism is a monthly gathering of ocean conservation, science, exploration, art, recreation, policy, & beer enthusiasts in SF Bay Area. Pint-sized hope for a brighter ocean future! www.oceanhoptimism.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mllnfzk7cs2gBlueprints reveal what holds a system together. Sustainable seafood is no different. 🐟📐 Join Chef Laurence Jossel on May 28 as Ocean Hoptimism traces the hidden architecture connecting oceans, fisheries, food, and flavor. Suds. Seafood. Stories. www.oceanhoptimism.org/save-the-date11 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllnfzk7cs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mljg7osif22jScientists know how to track Vibrio outbreaks as warming oceans push the bacteria northward. Unfortunately, that work gets harder after deep cuts to NOAA, public science, and health infrastructure by people who apparently think “MAHA” and “DOGE” are substitutes for epidemiology and ocean monitoring. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/10/vibrio-bacteria-east-coast-climate-change10 May 2026 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljg7osif22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mlj5ce33ak2wTo the mothers who taught us wonder. And to the ocean itself—Earth’s original mother—cradling plankton, whales, kelp forests, coral reefs, and us. 🌊 Happy Mother’s Day to the nurturers, protectors, tide-turners, and fierce defenders of life in all its forms.10 May 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlj5ce33ak2whttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mlh3mmxrns26Scientists crossing Patagonia are documenting how warming oceans are changing giant kelp forests—underwater ecosystems that shelter fish, absorb carbon, and support coastal life. The findings are a stark reminder that climate change is now reaching even Earth’s cold southern seas. https://www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/patagonia-megatransect09 May 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlh3mmxrns26https://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mlgo5oktn22qEvery seafood choice has a blueprint: what was caught, how it was sourced, who made the call, and what the ocean paid for it. May 28, Chef Laurence Jossel of Nopa Fish helps us read the fine print behind the plate. Suds. Seafood. Stories. #OceanHoptimism www.oceanhoptimism.org/save-the-date09 May 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgo5oktn22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mlevudjlxc2r“What’s cookin’?” 🍽️🌊 On May 28, Ocean Hoptimism goes from water to plate with Nopa Fish Chef & Owner Laurence Jossel for a lively night on sustainable seafood, sourcing, and the stories behind what ends up on our plates. Suds. Seafood. Stories. 🐟🍺 www.oceanhoptimism.org/save-the-date08 May 2026 23:42 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlevudjlxc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mlc7yojyhc2tOnly ~1,600 Hawaiian monk seals remain on Earth and this guy “allegedly” looked at that fact and thought: “You know what this situation needs? A rock.” Anyway, don’t be this guy. This guy’s a dick. https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-man-investigated-after-allegedly-throwing-rock-at-hawaiian-monk-seal-crime-endangered-species-mauri-tourist-conservation-harrassment-viral-video-social-media-federal-state-law-protection-wildlife07 May 2026 22:06 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlc7yojyhc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mlbylorxpk2lDr. Green’s advice for bridging generations on climate/environment? Listen first. Validate fear without dismissing it. Share stories, not lectures. Make space for grief, hope, and action at the same table. The planet needs less talking past each other—and more talking with each other. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 May 2026 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbylorxpk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mlbridwhns2tA chunky California sea lion now struts across Chonkers’ former planks yelling: “Look at me. I too contain circumference.” Plenty of sea lions are chunky. San Francisco practically runs on chunky (it’s the weather). But Chonkers possessed scale in the mythic sense: a misplaced maritime monument. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 May 2026 17:46 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbridwhns2thttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mlbpk2e3qc2nFieldwork in Madagascar, 2017: a chameleon glowing pink & purple in full midday sun beside a dusty road. An unforgettable life-list moment. But climate change is pushing many chameleons beyond the narrow temperature ranges evolution tuned so precisely. Beauty this specialized is also fragile. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 May 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbpk2e3qc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mlblhxzxt22qChoosing sustainable seafood isn’t foodie virtue signaling — it’s ocean triage. Unsustainable fishing can damage habitats, collapse fish populations, fuel bycatch, and even hide labor abuses. Better seafood choices help reward fisheries and farms doing it right.07 May 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlblhxzxt22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3ml7pc4un322iChameleons are living proof that evolution can sculpt life with astonishing precision. But that precision comes with fragility. Many species survive only in narrow climate bands and tiny habitats, making them early warning signals for a planet overheating and unraveling. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 May 2026 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7pc4un322ihttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3ml57dkcncs23Sustainable seafood sounds simple. It’s not. On May 28 at Faction Brewing, Chef Laurence Jossel, Nopa / Nopa Fish, joins Ocean Hoptimism to break down the real work behind better choices—from sourcing to plate. Big energy, real talk, and yes… a taste to prove it. #SustainableSeafood #OceanHoptimism05 May 2026 22:11 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml57dkcncs23https://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3ml4pfzn3xk25Take a break from the daily news hellscape and spend a minute with Chonkers—the 2,000-pound cuddle-curious Steller sea lion San Francisco didn’t know it needed. Just a gentle reminder that joy still hauls itself onto the dock now and then. https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/04/30/chonkers-is-the-huge-cuddle-seeking-celebrity-that-san-francisco-craves/?utm_email=65258580450724C564EC24CEE2&lctg=65258580450724C564EC24CEE2&active=no&listId=%23Listrak%5clistId%23&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mercurynews.com%2f2026%2f04%2f30%2fchonkers-is-the-huge-cuddle-seeking-celebrity-that-san-francisco-craves%2f&utm_campaign=bang-multi_pubs-morning_report-nl-wednesday&utm_content=manual05 May 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4pfzn3xk25https://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3ml4lesg6zk22Nudibranchs are the ocean’s tiny showstoppers—wild colors, weird shapes, and big ecological clues. Join the California Academy of Sciences Sea Slug Search this May: hit the tidepools, snap a pic, and help scientists track coastal change. No expertise needed. https://www.calacademy.org/community-science/sea-slug-search?amp05 May 2026 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4lesg6zk22https://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3ml2f2evt3k2tWhat does “sustainable seafood” actually take? 🌊 Nopa Fish chef & owner, Laurence Jossel, breaks it down—from sourcing to plate—with a real dish, real story, & real tradeoffs. Plus a beer-fed twist you won’t see coming. May 28, Ocean Hoptimism @ Faction Brewing. www.oceanhoptimism.org/save-the-date04 May 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2f2evt3k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3ml23akh5kc2tYES CHEF! 🔥 Ocean Hoptimism welcomes Laurence Jossel (Nopa/Nopa Fish) on May 28. From water to plate, we’re diving into the hard truth about sustainable seafood—where ambition meets reality, & every choice counts. Plus a live tasting. You won’t want to miss this. www.oceanhoptimism.org/save-the-date04 May 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml23akh5kc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mkxvqe7ink2eNo bueno. A massive Pacific marine heatwave—“the Blob”—is returning, with record-warm waters stretching across the ocean. Scientists warn it could reshape California’s summer: altering weather patterns, shifting marine life, and stressing ecosystems as nutrient-poor warm water disrupts the food web. https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/05/03/return-of-the-blob-how-a-record-ocean-heat-wave-could-affect-californias-weather-and-wildlife-this-summer/?utm_email+=65258580450724C564EC24CEE2&lctg+=65258580450724C564EC24CEE2&active=no&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mercurynews.com%2f2026%2f05%2f03%2freturn-of-the-blob-how-a-record-ocean-heat-wave-could-affect-californias-weather-and-wildlife-this-summer%2f&utm_campaign=bang-multi_pubs-afternoon_briefing-nl&utm_content=hybrid03 May 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxvqe7ink2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mkvfuzcles2aWhales are dying at alarming rates along the West Coast. In San Francisco Bay, nearly 1 in 5 gray whales dies, with ship strikes causing over 40% of deaths. Slowing vessels below 10 knots in key habitats can save lives. Urgent calls are growing for mandatory whale-safe speed limits. Join the call! https://act.biologicaldiversity.org/OmVqBXvm7EqLagkz-BSZ-g2?sourceid=1011094&utm_source=eeo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eeo1347&utm_term=Oceans&contactdata=MNat+QSubpntJ6UvSeJEvs7blT%2fc7FIFC8GM1WCxeLZHc99veA1uEJMyTf9UTWQns+FZjOUg80+AmviRiN9Z0SlOSMZff6pDpgFqMXBpycYpMKnrajWaMeyjQVpcJAhaMfxKYWhMMNOJRNIlFC5MLpcpbn%2fFJROVsfB1OtqlxYr%2fTTuaS+orTFns%2fBrpratDhYkoZm85njfOkAXiNUK2VKbjiXuztMby4UA5hOn0fWI%3d&emci=7a75ad2d-3f43-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=608c0e91-d044-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=24227702 May 2026 19:46 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvfuzcles2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mkvevw6qh22wPlaya del Carmen, Mexico, issued a red alert as sargassum floods beaches. It’s cleared because rotting seaweed smells of sulfur, deters visitors, and can harm marine life by blocking light and reducing oxygen. 2026 is tracking near record levels, straining cleanup crews. #OceanHoptimism https://mexiconewsdaily.com/travel/playa-del-carmen-declares-red-alert-as-sargassum-overwhelms-riviera-maya-beaches/02 May 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvevw6qh22whttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mkv3jqapy22lWhat’s the night’s special? A story you can taste. Thursday, May 28. 7-8pm at Faction Brewing, Alameda. No substitutions. #OceanHoptimism02 May 2026 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkv3jqapy22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mkskbyj54c22What swims far, feeds on beer, and ends up unforgettable on a plate? We’re not saying. May 28. Ocean Hoptimism. You’ll want a front row seat and a napkin for this one. Big reveal next week! #OceanHoptimism01 May 2026 16:27 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkskbyj54c22https://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mksjsjupds22Conservation is facing an “epidemic of suffering”—burnout, grief, and systems that extract more than they give. The answer: build cultures of care, not just resilience. That’s the lane Ocean Hoptimism is in—community, connection, and turning care into sustained action. #OceanHoptimism #Resilience https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/we-can-navigate-conservations-epidemic-of-suffering-by-building-a-culture-of-care-commentary/01 May 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksjsjupds22https://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mksiz4ilwk22Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We begin with gratitude: none of Ocean Hoptimism happens without this man—quietly, tirelessly supporting this little “hobby” with minimal backup and only minimal complaining. It’s love, patience, and partnership behind the scenes. #AAPI01 May 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksiz4ilwk22https://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mkq4jo4mck2mTonite! Fast-paced. Five minutes. No script, no safety net. 🎤🌊 Scientists who know the Bay best—surfing East Bay mud, chasing midnight storms, mapping the unseen. Join our friends at @westendarts.bsky.social for a night of live storytelling from the field—where science meets story, humor, and heart. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opy-event-field-notes-from-the-bay-an-evening-of-live-storytelling-tickets-1981907406404?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=creator-collections&utm-share-source=creator-collections30 Apr 2026 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq4jo4mck2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mkq3mu43rk26Something’s simmering for our May 28 Ocean Hoptimism… 🔥 A night where heat meets tide, knives meet nuance, and the menu tells a bigger story. We’re keeping this one just off-menu—for now. Stay tuned as we plate up the big reveal soon. 🍽️🌊 #WhatsCooking #OceanHoptimism30 Apr 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq3mu43rk26https://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mkohsi7egk2aCouldn’t leave Mendocino Coast without a stroll among the Giant Kelp of the Land.30 Apr 2026 01:32 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkohsi7egk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mkm2pjttuk2gCal Academy will lay off 53 staff (~9%) and cut hours for 32 more as deficits exceed $8M, driven by declining tourism, lost federal funds, and rising costs. You can’t downsize curiosity without consequence. What looks like staffing cuts is really a thinning of the public’s access to science. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Apr 2026 02:33 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkm2pjttuk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/oceanhoptimism.org/post/3mklvsoeep22xHard pass. https://www.sfgate.com/centralcoast/article/calif-white-shark-pursuit-22230224.php29 Apr 2026 01:05 +0000at://did:plc:dlxtgefigsdyd4gluph6udwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklvsoeep22x