The Ocean Memory Cabaret is a series of public events that bring together artists, researchers, advocates, educators and elders to share stories, science and artwork that reckons with and revels in the wisdom and wonder of the ocean – her memories, current realities and future possibilities. Imagine an evening of 10-15 minute performances featuring voices rarely heard together: a scientist sharing research about underground bayous flowing down ancient river channels, alongside an elder telling a story of traditional fishing practices threatened by climate change, accompanied by an artist sharing a poem about ocean memory and a climate justice advocate sharing a song, story or series of photos, calling people to action to remember their connection to the sea. This grant will facilitate collaborative meetings between two scientists and three artist-activists to develop and deepen the idea; fund a small “test cabaret” with students and faculty at the University of Houston; and help produce the first cabaret in the Fall of 2022 in Bvlbancha – the original Choctaw name of the New Orleans area. Conversations during our collaborative process will be recorded and adapted into two hour-long podcasts, focusing on ocean memory and art-science collaboration