Gratitude and contributions

 

Today we heard from so many people about the study we published referenced in this morning's blog post called "Fauna in flux."  Throughout the day, I just kept feeling grateful — for all of our family and friends who have supported us over the years, and for all of the people who helped out with this project. 

Our marine heatwaves study was a major undertaking.  We worked with hundreds of people — over 100 different observers, including scientists, naturalists, birders, fishermen, surfers, divers, students, and teachers, as well as taxonomic experts, museum collection managers, librarians, volunteers, and more.  So many people are involved in different aspects of a project like this, including boat captains, deckhands, and technicians.  And it's hard to describe how important historians and journalists are for providing context, written records, and outreach.

So when I was thinking about which photo to post tonight, I gravitated towards this expansive sky.  It represents all of my thanks to everyone!