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“A Sea of Hope: How Our Oceans Can Support a Brighter Climate Future”
Speaker: Professor Alyssa Griffin, University of California, Davis
Our oceans sustain diverse ecosystems and coastal communities worldwide, and they hold vital solutions to the climate crisis. From restoring carbon-capturing coastal habitats to advancing innovative marine technologies, ocean-based solutions offer powerful ways to build resilience and reduce environmental impacts. Join us as Dr. Alyssa Griffin shares her recent research at the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory exploring how California's coast and global oceans can drive climate action, empower communities, and advance a more just, sustainable future. Discover why protecting our oceans is one of the most powerful moves we can make toward a brighter climate future.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Alyssa Griffin is a marine biogeochemist whose research focuses on carbon cycling in coastal ecosystems and on building a more diverse and inclusive geoscience community. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in geology from Temple University in her hometown of Philadelphia before completing her Ph.D. in Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. She joined UC Davis's Bodega Marine Laboratory as a Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow in 2020 and became a faculty member in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences in 2022.
Dr. Griffin's research group investigates how coastal ecosystems respond to climate change while working in close partnership with coastal communities whose livelihoods and well-being are closely tied to the ocean. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to expanding opportunities for future geoscientists and has received multiple honors recognizing these efforts. She is committed to advancing research that centers the needs and perspectives of communities most affected by environmental change, with the goal of supporting a more resilient and sustainable future for coastal communities and our oceans.