Highlights

Mission Blue’s Expedition to Malpelo Studies Sharks and the Challenges of MPA Enforcement

Featured 5 Gyres – Plastic Pollution from Microbead Cleansers Now a Legal Issue Programs

5 Gyres – Plastic Pollution from Microbead Cleansers Now a Legal Issue

An article in the San Francisco Chronicle on Apr 16, 2014, highlights the work of Stiv Wilson, Executive Director of the 5 Gyres Institute, and others in their efforts to ban microbeads from personal-care products. Microbeads are tiny plastic particles

2014 Baum Award winner Jaimie Warren Gets Noticed

Winner of the 2014 Baum Award for an Emerging American Photographer, Jaimie Warren was featured in Prison Photography as a rising figure in the photography community, highlighting her “wacky” style of image-making and strong foundation of community collaboration. Author Pete

Art and Environment Films Debut April 2-6

Sonoma International Film Festival April 2-6, 2014 Two independent films debut at the 17th annual Sonoma International Film Festival April 2nd with Baum Foundation sponsorship. Sonoma International presents hand-selected films, ranging from independent features and documentaries to world cinema and

Artist Jaimie Warren–2014 Baum Award Winner

Photographer Jaimie Warren, based out of Kansas City, MO and Brooklyn, New York was selected as the recipient of the 2014 Baum Award for an Emerging American Photographer. Eclectic and lively, Warren’s work explores the world of media and identity

The Science and Politics of Preservation—Coastal Ecosystems

Finding a Balance in Protecting Ocean and Coastal Ecosystems Tuesday, March 18, 2014 6:00 p.m. The Exploratorium of San Francisco hosts a special event to examine the political, social and ecological factors involved in creating ecological sanctuary sites. The

Native American Conservation Leadership—Marine Protection

Lab and Lunch at the Exploratorium—Wednesday March 19, 2014 12:00 p.m. Exploratorium, Pier 15, Bay Observatory Gallery, San Francisco This event recognizes the collaborative efforts of California State Governments and North Coast tribal councils to establish a Marine Protected