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Rachel Carson: My Inspiration

Rachel Carson

I first heard of Rachel Carson as a girl at a local natural foods market called The Good Earth. I saw a mural of her on the wall, and I later learned that she had been an inspiration for this market which had an organic cafe dedicated to her. I didn’t recognize then what an influence this woman would have on my life.

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Posted byDavid McGuireApril 5, 2021June 3, 2021Tags: DDT, EPA, news, science, women

News: Celebrating Women in Science

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Shark Stewards is celebrating women in science by featuring stories from women on our team. A majority of our membership and leadership team are women (and many are scientists!) so we are kicking off a series of essays on our blog during Women’s History Month

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Posted byDavid McGuireMarch 16, 2021April 15, 2024Tags: science, SCUBA, women, Womens History month

Science Carnival at Chabot

Join us and learn about shark science at Chabot Science Carnival

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Sharktoberfest at the California Academy of Sciences

It’s our annual Shark celebration with the California Academy of Sciences.  Shark science and fun. 

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Sharks Stewards Supports our Sanctuary

Shark Stewards science education and adventure make it into the Washington Post. Each summer and fall, we venture into Sanctuary waters at the Gulf of the Farallones collecting observations and […]

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Posted bySharkstewardsFebruary 21, 2019Tags: Devil's Teeth, education, Greater Farallones national Marine Sanctuary, MPA, MPAs, science

Science Sunday Conservation Talk at San Fracisco Zoo

Join Shark Stewards Director David McGuire in a discussion on shark migrations and current trends in US marine protection impacting migratory species including Great White Sharks.

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Celebrating Women in Science Series: Dr. Sylvia Earle

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Dr. Sylvia Earle has become one of the oceans greatest champions and marine biologists of our time.

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Posted byDavid McGuireMarch 11, 2017March 11, 2023Tags: hope spot, Mission Blue, science, Sipadan, Sylvia Earle, Timor Leste, Womens History month

Sharks at Chabot Space and Science Center

Help us kick off our new shark year with a fun filled educational event. Shark Stewards will be featured at the Oakland Chabot Space and Science Center First Friday. January […]

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  • About
    • Mission and Vision
    • Our Goals and How We Get There
    • Where We Work
      • Saving the Scalloped Hammerheads of Baja
      • California Marine Protection
      • Sharks of Hawaii
        • Hawai’i Kahu Manō- Guardians of the Shark
        • Respect for Hawaii Fish- Aquarium Collection
        • ‘Auamakua, Hawaii’s Spiritual Connection to the Shark
      • Sharks in the Coral Triangle
    • Our Team
      • Media Kit, David McGuire, Shark Stewards
    • Partners & Donors
    • Victories & Milestones
      • Act Now to Defend the Endangered Species Act
      • WE DID IT! Saving Endangered Sharks at CITES 2022
      • US Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act Signed into Law
      • Law to End Lethal California Driftnet Fishery Passes
      • Support the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary Designation
    • Shark Stewards DEI Statement
    • Statement Against Asian and API Hate
  • Our Work
    • Saving Sharks
    • California Marine Protected Area Network
      • Shark Sanctuary and MPAs
    • Sharktober Sanctuary Wildlife Expeditions
      • Sharktober: Farallon Sanctuary and Wildlife Tours
      • Sharktober Sanctuary Tours- Instructions
    • Aquatic Park Stewardship
    • White Shark Stewardship
      • How to Avoid a White Shark Attack
      • Sharktober- White Shark Awareness
    • Shark Watch California
      • Observe and Record Sevengill Sharks
        • Sharks of the San Francisco Bay
        • Shark ID and MPAs Education Adventure
    • Stop the Ocean Steal
    • Community Science
      • Citizen Science
    • Shark Science Sheets
      • CITES Shark Science Sheets
    • Media Production
    • Inland Ocean Academy
  • Campaigns
    • Protect the Papahānaumokuākea and Pacific Marine National Monuments From Commercial Fishing
    • SHARKED Act in Senate Committee- Act Now
    • Save the Endangered Species Act
    • Urgent Action to Save Oceanic Whitetip Sharks
    • Stop Big Plastic From Polluting Oceans
  • Get Involved
    • Contact Us
    • Shark Buddies- Connect and Protect
    • Adventures
    • Help Us Save Sharks
    • Beach Cleanups and Surveys
    • Events
  • Shark News
  • Shop

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