Ocean journalist based in East Asia. Pulitzer Center Ocean Reporting Network, writing for The New York Times + The Guardian. In my freetime, I cosplay a fish.
Alexandra Talty
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Before full time journalism, I worked as the Aquatics Director at a beach club, for which I had to take a multi-day pool management courses. And then as a reporter, I’ve covered harmful algal blooms.
All of which to say, this news story is my Roman Empire: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/c...
Alexandra Talty
Since the US defunded research initiatives across the globe, this lack of data is a big topic at international science and ocean conferences. The uncomfortable truth is that without American funding, there may not be enough resources for the kind of information that our modern world relies on.
Louder for the people in the back 🎙️
The issue with women’s health in America is systemic. Truly🤯
More not so great news for climate regulations in the US:
After living in China, where there are scores of low-to-no gas car or motor scooter options available for less than $1,000, this American man's re-tooled Barbie car highlights how badly American car companies have fumbled the smaller, more efficient car market.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-QN...
It’s Ocean Month! Two stories to watch:
⛏️ Deep-Sea Mining: The US is bypassing the UN to fast-track mining in international waters
🦩 Flamingo Revolution: Albanians continue protesting Jared Kushner-backed luxury development
Full breakdown here:
taltysoceandispatch.substack.com/p/ocean-mont...
This is a must-read on the status of women’s health in America. Thank you to @fieseler.bsky.social for this personal reportage. Sending you all the positive healing vibes ❤️ sciencepolitics.org/2026/06/16/w...
🌊 Canada’s First Nations and British Columbia have officially created the ‘Realm of the Salmon’ coastal reserve! 🐟🇨🇦
Plus, how green turtles in the Red Sea are helping scientists discover hidden eelgrass meadows.
Read the latest in Talty’s Ocean Dispatch:
open.substack.com/pub/taltysoc...
This week, I dive into the massive, two year rescue campaign that secured a future for 30 captive beluga whales left in limbo at Marineland Ontario. 🐳
More here: open.substack.com/pub/taltysoc...
Alexandra Talty
Alexandra Talty
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Alexandra Talty
My symptoms weren’t just perimenopause. They were signs of cancer — and better care might save others from delayed diagnoses.
Just like climate change, none of us alive will experience a media environment better than what we have today. How much worse it gets depends on whether we’re willing to pay for news.
It's still a shock every time I look at what used to be one of the standard US environmental data services and see that the live data just isn't being updated any more due to funding cuts. It hurts all of us.
Breaking: California becomes the latest blue state to retreat on climate goals amid affordability concerns as regulators Friday evening voted to revamp its landmark carbon market to ease costs to the oil industry with $4 billion in incentives. Free link.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
State makes $4 billion concession to oil industry amid soaring gasoline prices.
Final thing though: if news orgs keep shrinking where are you getting your news from??? Where will you?
This is not a “please donate” rhetorical question; this is a genuine question.
