UCSC GRAD WINS FELLOWSHIPJG

A RESEARCH BIOLOGIST, WHO RECEIVED HIS DOCTORATE FROM U.C.S.C., HAS WON A 150 THOUSAND DOLLAR FELLOWSHIP FROM THE PEW INSTITUTE. CLAUDIO CAMPAGNA, WHO WORKS FOR THE ARGENTINEAN NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL, WILL USE THE FELLOWSHIP FOR HIS PROJECT CALLED SEA AND SKY (MAR Y CIELO IN SPANISH). THE PROJECT WAS FOUNDED IN 2001, AND WORKS TO PROTECT MARINE LIFE OFF THE COAST OF ARGENTINA (FROM THREATS LIKE OVER FISHING, POLLUTION AND LOSS OF HABITAT). THE FELLOWSHIP WAS ONE OF FIVE AWARDED THIS YEAR.