Dr. Dawn Wright + @deepseadawn.bsky.social 🇺🇦
@deepseadawn
Aquanaut + Chief Scientist of @Esri + @OregonState GIS/oceans professor, cyclist, 1st Black diver to #ChallengerDeep, builds w/LEGO, raised in Hawaii.
What did we see upon 1st touching bottom, at 10,900+m depth w/in #ChallengerDeep? A BEER BOTTLE! 😫 Further evidence that we MUST as humanity do BETTER by the ocean and for the health of habitats that we ourselves share & ultimately depend on!!! #ThereIsNoPlanetB #DeeperSeaDawn

Why U.S. dominance at sea is shrinking The U.S. still has an advantage on the waves, but ocean science needs more — not less — investment. To lead at sea, we must understand the sea! by @PdeMenocal @Leinen4ocean and ret. Admiral John Richardson washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…
"The continuation of the war in Gaza disgraces Israel... It no longer has a military justification" economist.com/leaders/2025/0…
Riley watching me intently with her Mr. Bill while I fold the laundry makes the chore LESS so! 😌 Thank you pal! 🥰

Sharing this important call to provide valuable input (data, GIS expertise) to United by Nature, formerly the National Nature Assessment, which was CANCELLED by the current administration. Use the QR code or survey123.arcgis.com/share/8d1d79b2…

Wondered why my dog wouldn't come when I called him. Then I found this.
#EsriUC2025 Thursday best hits, including the party at Petco Park ⚾️🏟️




Fan’s video of today’s finish at the Tour de France… good response from the organization. #TDF2025 🎥: collectioncyclisme26
The @EsriUC Plenary Session videos are available! 🗺️ See the latest in ArcGIS technology, cool demos, and be inspired by the amazing stories showcasing the remarkable work of our user community. ow.ly/hfKM50WqV4a #EsriUC2025
Come see “me” in the #EsriUC2025 Map Gallery! If you catch me in the hallways, I’ll give you a special Challenger Deep water bottle sticker!


Root intelligence: How old trees learn to suck more CO2 from the air. anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/07/root-i…
The surprising consensus on carbon fairness—and the self-deception undermining it. anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/07/the-su…
Also announced at the #EsriUC2025, @fugro and @Esri to collaborate on advancing climate resilience. First focus is to empower Small Island Development States (SIDS) in the Caribbean to confront coastal and marine threats! fugro.com/news/business-…


Thanks to everyone who joined the Fireside Chat 🏕️ today and shared our love of storytelling. Please come again @ 11:30 on Wed with National Geographic and Thursday with our own @deepseadawn and @emilymeriam. ow.ly/3a1350Wqf3i #EsriUC2025
Cc: @deepseadawn
Esri User Conference: join this GeoDesign local to global climate workshop, Tuesday 9:00–12:00. uc2025.esri.com/flow/esri/25uc…
Interested in what you saw in the Esri UC Plenary? Add these sessions to your #EsriUC2025 agenda esri.com/arcgis-blog/pr…