Droppin’ Knowledge

Welcome, Fabunerds. This space is dedicated to discovery with a primary focus on the marine environment. I will also share interesting facts from journal articles, social media, and other outlets. Enjoy the drops!

Cinda Scott 10/10/23 Cinda Scott 10/10/23

Racial-Gender Disparities, and the Impacts of Coloniality in Ocean Science on BIPOC Women

Racial-gender equity and the health of the environment, including the ocean, are inextricably linked, as effective solutions cannot be found without equally valuing all voices and forms of knowledge.

Cinda Scott 12/30/20 Cinda Scott 12/30/20

Fabunerds, Let’s talk octopus and why they punch fish. Rude?

Did you know that octopus and fish often hunt together to find prey on reefs? Indeed, octopus and fish work collaboratively to find food much like eels and groupers.

Cinda Scott 8/15/19 Cinda Scott 8/15/19

Bocas del Toro, Panamá

Bocas del Toro, located on the western, Caribbean coast of Panamá, is a small island archipelago that is experiencing rapid change due to tourism and climate change pressures. My work in Panamá centers around conservation efforts in the region and developing research projects focused on the terrestrial, marine and the human dimension.

Cinda Scott 7/15/19 Cinda Scott 7/15/19

PULPO

I am obsessed with octopuses. They are brilliant. They are smart. They change colors to match their surroundings (just as anyone would when getting ready for a party; hello, coordination!). They never cease to amaze.

Cinda Scott 6/14/19 Cinda Scott 6/14/19

To the Depths

The deepest part of the ocean, the Challenger Deep, located in the Mariana Trench near Guam in the Pacific ocean measures almost 11,000 meters (36,100 feet) deep.