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Topic: Michael Beck

April 11, 2021April 28, 2021 By Ryan Sirles
Rethinking how disaster money is spent

Rethinking how disaster money is spent

Federal money to restore coastal areas hit by hurricanes and other disasters doesn’t cover the loss of natural assets like coral reefs. UC Santa Cruz marine scientist Michael Beck says it’s time to change that.

Original story from LA Times.

Topics: Institute of Marine Sciences, LA Times, Michael Beck

September 17, 2019 By pbsci.in
These little organisms are saving the coastlines from monster storms. Be nice to them…

These little organisms are saving the coastlines from monster storms. Be nice to them…

CNN — Ocean scientist Michael Beck wrote an opinion article for CNN about the importance of coral reefs and wetlands in protecting coastlines from storms.

Topics: CNN, Faculty, Institute of Marine Sciences, Michael Beck, Ocean Science, Researchers

August 22, 2019 By pbsci.in
A new idea to save endangered fish: Pay fishermen to retire

A new idea to save endangered fish: Pay fishermen to retire

Hakai Magazine — Can paying off Mexican fishers’ social security give them the peace of mind they need to work more sustainably?

Topics: Hakai Magazine, Institute of Marine Sciences, Michael Beck

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