NOAA Science Seminar Series

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Dependence of dense filament frontogenesis in a hydrostatic model

Presenter(s): Yalin Fan (Naval Research Laboratory, MS, USA)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coastal Ocean Modeling Seminars: https://coastaloceanmodels.noaa.gov/seminar/

SeminarContact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

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Abstract: In this study, a hydrostatic model - the Navy Coastal Ocean Model (NCOM) is used to analyze the temporal evolution of a cold filament under moderate wind (along / cross filament) and surface cooling forcing conditions. The experimental framework adhered to the setup used in large eddy simulations by Sulllivan and McWilliams (2018). For each forcing scenario, the impact of horizontal resolutions is systematically explored through varies model resolutions of 100 m, 50 m, and 20 m; and the influence of horizontal mixing is investigated by adjusting the Smagorinsky constant within the Smagorinsky horizontal mixing scheme. The role of surface gravity waves is also assessed by conducting experiments both with and without surface wave forcing. The outcomes of our study revealed that while the hydrostatic model is able to predict the correct characteristics/physical appearance of filament frontogenesis, it fails to capture the precise dynamics of the phenomenon. Horizontal mixing parameterization in the model was found to have marginal effect on frontogenesis, and the frontal arrest is controlled by the model's subgrid-scale artificial regularization procedure instead of horizontal shear instability. Consequently, higher resolution is corresponding to stronger frontogenesis in the model. Thus, whether the hydrostatic model can produce realistic magnitude of frontogenesis is purely dependent on the characteristic of the front/filament simulated and model resolution. Moreover, examination of the parameterized effect of surface gravity wave forcing through vertical mixing unveiled a limited impact on frontogenesis, suggesting that the parameterization falls short in representing the real physics of wave-front interaction.Slides, Recordings, OtherMaterials: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1463500324001161?via%253Dihub&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1736868607517057&usg=AOvVaw07KEKhPcGjOw0ijIK4QZBy

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Beachcombing Along the Gulf of Mexico

Presenter(s): Jace Tunnell, Director of Community Engagement, Harte Research Institute

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Seminar Contact(s): Kelly.Drinnen@noaa.gov

Abstract: The Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi conducts weekly beach surveys to see what is washing up along Texas shorelines, then shares this information to educate the public. Jace Tunnell will talk about some of the odd and interesting things he has found during his beach surveys, including over 40 messages in a bottle, a live alligator, a prosthetic leg, illegal fishing gear, creepy dolls, money, and much more. The overall message is that debris in the ocean has real consequences for marine life in and out of the ocean.Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3881446914728614489

Recordings: The presentation will be recorded; once captioned it will be hosted on the archived webpage: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Transforming Pacific Salmon Recovery from Genes to Ecosystems / Kraw Lecture Series

Presenter(s): Eric Palkovacs, UC Santa Cruz, Fisheries Collaborative Program (FCP), FCP Director

Sponsor(s): UC Santa Cruz, KRAW Lecture Series

Seminar Contact(s): University Events Team at specialevents@ucsc.edu and/or Liane Bauer (lybauer@ucsc.edu)

Remote Access: Register for in person and VIRTUAL attendance here: https://events.ucsc.edu/en/8c5uR8G7/kraw-lecture-transforming-pacific-salmon-recovery-from-genes-to-ecosystems-4a4h8cMh3Z/cart-v2. A virtual attendance link will be provided upon registration.

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Abstract: For millennia, Pacific salmon have been integral to the health of coastal ecosystems and human communities from California to Alaska. Salmon are ecological and cultural keystone species, connecting marine and freshwater food webs and supporting thriving fisheries. Yet, wild salmon have declined precipitously due to a combination of factors including dams, overharvest, hatcheries, and climate change. Efforts to recover salmon populations have struggled to reverse these trends.In this engaging Kraw Lecture, Eric Palkovacs will describe the development of transformative approaches to recover wild salmon populations by connecting novel insights from genes to ecosystems. Learn how this integrative research program spanning the fields of genomics, physiology, behavior, and ecology can provide insights to transform the future of Pacific salmon and the ecosystems and fisheries they support.

Bio(s): Eric Palkovacs is a Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, and Director of the Fisheries Collaborative Program, which supports research, education, and outreach collaborations between UCSC and the NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center. His research program explores connections between evolutionary and ecological processes in freshwater and coastal ecosystems, with the goal of informing biodiversity conservation and sustainable fisheries management.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Predation Estimation: Building from empirical summaries to inferential hypotheses

Presenter(s): Quinn Payton, PhD Lead Statistician, Real Time Research

Sponsor(s): NOAA NWFSC Monster Seminar Jam

Seminar Contacts: Vicky Krikelas, Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The state-space mass balance model Ecostate, as example of adding bottom-up interactions in stock assessment

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4831830

Presenter(s): James T Thorson, NMFS, AFSC, and Statistical ecologist

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and NOAA Library

Seminar Contact(s): Dr. Bai Li (bai.li@noaa.gov) and Library Seminars

Abstract: Changes in fish growth has outsized impact on population dynamics and management. I introduce how to add bottom-up interactions to assessment models by linking individual growth to consumption rates using EcoState (a new state-space mass balance model) as example. I first review a biomass-dynamics case-study linking Bering Sea pollock productivity to krill biomass. I then review a case study involving age-structured dynamics for pollock and sablefish in the Gulf of Alaska, which shows that pollock size-at-age is informed using field surveys for copepods and krill.

Keywords: Weight at age; Ecopath with Ecosim; State-space model

Bio(s): James Thorson is a statistical ecologist at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center. His research integrates data across multiple regions, surveys, and trophic levels to better manage ocean resources.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Microplastics Pollution from Watersheds to Coastal Marine Systems in Southern California



Presenter(s): Andrew Gray, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS) Science Seminar Series, and NOAA's Marine Debris Program.

Seminar Contacts: Moe Nelson, david.moe.nelson@noaa.gov; Amy Urhin, amy.uhrin@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

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Abstract: Riversdraining urbanized watersheds are known to contain high concentrations ofmicroplastics and act as the major conveyors of microplastic pollution to the ocean.This has engendered an increased focus on microplastic sources, and transportin riverine systems, and the role of coastal hydrodynamics in determining thedistribution and fate of microplastic. But how should we design microplasticmonitoring plans for rivers, estuaries, and coastal marine environments if ourgoal is to quantify concentration, character, and flux from rivers and informmarine transport models? Here I present and discuss the results ofmicroplastics sampling campaigns conducted on several riverine systems drainingcoastal watersheds in Southern California, as well as estuarine and marineshelf waters and sediment deposits. Key topics across all systems includeconsideration of microplastic distribution across the water column and samplerperformance, as well as the effective fluvial discharge of microplastics withrespect to hydrologic regimes, estuarine trapping, and the coherence of fluvialand marine conditions.

Bio(s): Dr. AndrewGray is an Associate Professor of Watershed Hydrology in the Department ofEnvironmental Sciences at the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Gray'sresearch focuses on the processes controlling water and sediment transfer, withparticular interest in wildfire impacts on sediment dynamics, coastalsedimentology, sediment source investigation, and microplastics pollution. Thework presented in this seminar was funded by the NOAA Marine Debris ResearchProgram and the California State Water Resources Control Board.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Highlighting the Value of Sea Ice Products through Distinct Use Cases

Presenter(s): Dr. Ludovic Brucker, Chief Scientist to the U.S. National Ice Center (USNIC), Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR).

Sponsor(s): Systems Architecture and Engineering (SAE), and the NESDIS User Engagement Council (UEC).

Seminar Contact(s): Vanessa Escobar, (Vanessa.Escobar@noaa.gov) or Amber Hill, (Amber.Hill@noaa.gov)

Location: Hybrid

• In-person location: SSMC1 Conference Room 8331 (NOAA staff only)

• Registration link for virtual attendees: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYn2aG9avuMSQ8hhztAFtOKmRMJFx0qrLDFUe1Igox0D-_Ng/viewform

NOAA and NESDIS Topics of Interest: Global sea ice monitoring, Arctic policy impact, and data-driven decision-making.

Abstract: Dr. Ludovic Brucker will discuss how NESDIS operational and research-level satellite sea ice information products benefits end-users across the government through three distinct use-cases: enabling the U.S. National Ice Center (USNIC) and National Weather Service (NWS) ice analysts and their polar mariner end-users; supporting the National Ocean Service (NOS) for identifying aquaculture opportunity areas in Alaska; and contributing to international partnerships. These use-cases will highlight the value of sea ice products for key stakeholders.

Bio(s): As Chief Scientist to the USNIC and Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) Cryosphere Domain lead, Dr. Brucker identifies satellite applications related to sea ice, lake ice, and terrestrial snow, with the goal of applying research to benefit society in sectors such as shipping and national security. Dr. Brucker and the STAR science teams exploit NOAA's satellite constellation to study the cryosphere and augment the data value via PolarWatch. Prior to joining STAR, Dr. Brucker worked as a Senior Scientist and Manager at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center, where he engaged in award-winning research in advancing the assessment of the cryosphere in the face of climate change.

To learn more about Dr. Brucker and STAR, please contact noaa.pathfinderinitiative@noaa.gov.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: In Search of a Resilience Index: Comparing Indicators of Resilience for Coastal Communities

Presenter(s): Amy Freitag, Ph.D., Sociologist. NOAA/NOS National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Marine Spatial Ecology Division, Biogeography Branch. Oxford Cooperative Lab, Oxford MD.

Ramesh Paudyal. NOAA/NOS National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Marine Spatial Ecology Division, Biogeography Branch, Gainesville, FL.

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS) Science Seminar Series.

Seminar Contacts: Moe Nelson, david.moe.nelson@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register for the seminar at: https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/nos_science_seminar_feb_11/event/registration.html
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Abstract: How do you quantify resilience in a coastalcommunity context? This project describes a statistical journey to answer thatquestion. The goals of this study were to: 1) identify a quantitative approachto measuring resilience in coastal communities, 2) analyze patterns ofresilience, and 3) understand how patterns of resilience relate to investmentsin restoration and disaster recovery. We replicated and compared existingresilience indices, focusing largely on BRIC and CRSI. These indices did notshow the same patterns of resilience across coastal counties of the US, thoughboth BRIC and CRSI were useful in attempting to understand patterns ofinvestment. This comparison and use of existing resilience indices are a first,relatively simple, step in our study of resilience before delving into morein-depth methodologies that require investment from community members.

Bio(s): TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: An Analysis of Surface Waves in the Caribbean Sea based on a High-Resolution Numerical Wave Model

Presenter(s): Brandon Bethel (Small Island Sustainability, University of The Bahamas)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coastal Ocean Modeling Seminars: https://coastaloceanmodels.noaa.gov/seminar/

SeminarContact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

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Abstract: Surface waves are extremely important in a large variety of oceanographic applications and thus, the study of their spatiotemporal characteristics remains crucial. This study analyzes waves in the Caribbean Sea (CS) and western Atlantic Ocean (AO) using a high-resolution (HR) Simulating WAves Nearshore model validated with buoy observations and paired with a HR bathymetric dataset from 2010 " 2019. Island sheltering effects are examined but special attention is given to these effects under Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas using observations from the China-France Oceanographic Satellite. Results illustrate that wave heights within the CS fluctuated with Caribbean Low-Level Jet activity, but a different wave regime exists within the AO. While wind waves overwhelmingly dominate the wave field and this is true even in the AO, surprisingly, the contribution of swell in the central CS was equal to one site in the AO. Possibly, due to interaction with the shallow Nicaraguan Rise, wave heights were strongly (depth-induced) refracted nearly 45, a feature unseen in previous research using coarse bathymetric datasets. Island sheltering effects were pervasive and were naturally most pronounced under hurricane conditions. Crucially, New Providence in The Bahamas is vulnerable to hurricane-forced waves funneled through the Grand Bahama and Northeastern Providence Channels.Slides, Recordings, OtherMaterials: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1463500324000647

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Strategies to Reverse the Plastic Tide

Presenter(s): Rafael Bergstrom (Executive Director, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii), Sandra Schleier Hernandez (Marine Biologist), Dora DeMaria (Assistant Executive Director, Reef Relief)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Marine Debris ProgramSeminar Contacts: Ashley Hill (ashley.hill@noaa.gov), Mark Manuel (mark.manuel@noaa.gov), Yaritza Rivera (yaritza.rivera@noaa.gov)

Abstract:
Marine Debris is a problem around the world, and tropical islands are no exception. These island communities often face different challenges, such as limited disposal options, and increased storm activity. Tropical Islands Partnering on Solutions for Marine Debris (TIPS) is a bimonthly online webinar series hosted by the NOAA Marine Debris Program. The goal of the TIPS series is to help tropical island communities connect and share perspectives from across the tropics on common marine debris issues and proposed solutions. Each webinar features stakeholders from federal, state, and local government, nongovernmental organizations, academia, and industry to discuss topics about outreach and education, policy, debris management, and successes, as well as overcoming challenges under normal and storm conditions.Help us reverse the plastic tide and tackle single-use plastics at our next webinar.This TIPS webinar will feature presentations from various organizations that engage in preventative and regulatory efforts to mitigate marine debris. Presenters will highlight the use of policies, regulations, and initiatives to reduce plastic usage in island communities.

Bio(s): Rafael Bergstrom, Executive Director of Sustainable Coastlines HawaiiSustainable Coastlines Hawaii (SCH) has worked on plastic pollution prevention from the beginning of its efforts - using large-scale cleanups to bring attention to the need for more proactive solutions. SCH's Executive Director Rafael has been at the center of Hawaii's plastic policy efforts for a decade. The results have been a mixed bag of progress met with a lack of collective adoption or enforcement. Let's discuss the way forward.Sandra Schleier Hernandez, Marine BiologistLaw 51 was approved in June 2022 in Puerto Rico to ban the distribution and sale of single-use plastics to address plastic pollution and its effects on biodiversity and human health. Backed by cleanup data collected by thousands of volunteers over the last 20 years, this law is a massive step for conserving the island's resources as it fosters sustainable practices and aligns Puerto Rico with global efforts to reduce plastic waste. Dora DeMaria, Assistant Executive Director of Reef Relief Plastic Free Key West has been adapted from the Plastic Free 305 movement in South Florida. This campaign is a voluntary program that recognizes businesses that have decided to eliminate single use plastics from their facility. Now in its third year, Reef Relief looks forward to growing and expanding this campaign outside Key West to the surrounding Florida Keys. In the presentation, Reef Relief will discuss what the program is, how you can implement it in your city, and ways to recruit businesses to participate.

Recordings: Webinar recordings will be available on the Tropical Islands Partnering on Solutions for Marine Debris Webinar Series.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Success Stories from the NOAA Fisheries EBFM Road Map

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4883987

Presenter(s): Kelly Denit, Director of NOAA Fisheries' Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Sponsor(s): NMFS Ecosystem Based Management/Ecosystem Based Fishery Management Seminar Series (EBM/EBFM) and NOAA Central Library.

POC: EBFM/EBM Environmental Science Coordinator, Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov)

Abstract: Under the requirements of the Magnuson Stevens Act, U.S. federal fisheries management constantly strives to balance ecological and economic sustainability. NOAA Fisheries and our partners have advanced our efforts to address this tension through our expanded work to implement ecosystem based fisheries management. This presentation highlights the ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM) planning process described in the EBFM roadmap and case studies that demonstrate the principles of the EBFM guidelines.

Keywords: ecosystem based fisheries management; sustainability, economic viability

Bio(s): Kelly Denit is the Director of NOAA Fisheries' Office of Sustainable Fisheries. The Office of Sustainable Fisheries supports the implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), manages fisheries for Atlantic highly migratory species, and helps ensure the safety of seafood sold in the United States. Ms. Denit joined NOAA Fisheries in 2005 and has held various positions in international fisheries, the NOAA Program Coordination Office, and the Office of Sustainable Fisheries. Ms. Denit earned a B.S. in Ecology from Yale University and an M.S. in Biological Oceanography from the University of Miami. She also completed NOAA's Leadership Competencies Development Program in 2014.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Fostering Coral Science in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

Presenter(s): Dr. Nancy Foster Scholars: Amanda Croteau, California State University, Sacramento and Philip Yang, University of Rhode Island

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Seminar Contact(s): Kelly.Drinnen@noaa.gov

Abstract: Join two NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholars studying coral habitats from shallow to mesophotic depths in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Discover how their science on historic coral carbon chemistry and present environmental baselines can help inform and guide sanctuary management decisions as we try to help these critical ecosystems remain resilient in a changing climate. Learn all about coral cores and benthic landers, and how you can study coral ecosystems too!Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1085994676201872473

Recordings: The presentation will be recorded; once captioned it will be hosted on the archived webpage: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Intellectual Property Considerations for Research Transitions

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4852959

Presenter(s):

Keynote

Presenter(s): Parikha Solanki, Senior Advisor, Office of Patent Legal Administration, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)Moderator: Michael Kruk, Deputy Director, Technology Partnerships Office, Office of Research, Transition, and Application, OAR, NOAA Panelists:

• Ru-Shan Gao, Research Physicist, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder
• Derek Parks, Commercialization and Business Analyst, Technology Partnerships Office, NOAA
• Jennifer Stewart, Technology Transfer Program Manager, Technology Partnerships Office, NOAA

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library

Seminar Contacts: NOAA Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Abstract: This seminar will explore the disclosure process for inventions made by NOAA employees and detail how intellectual property protection fits into NOAA's research transitions (R2X) pipeline. Attendees will learn how technology transfer"the process of transitioning technology from federal labs, universities, or other research institutions to industry"increases the return on U.S. taxpayer investments in NOAA's research and supports U.S. economic development. The outcome of a successful technology transfer is a commercially-available product or service that supports NOAA's mission. Panelists will also provide an overview of Executive Order 10096, which details the patent policy for inventions made by government employees and obligates reporting of inventions. Disclosing intellectual property supports knowledge sharing and ensures we are good stewards of taxpayer investment in Federal mission-driven research and its outcomes.

Keywords: transition support, invention disclosure, research to operations, commercialization, technology innovation

Bio(s):
Parikha Solanki is a Senior Advisor in the Office of Patent Legal Administration at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In this role, she advises internal and external stakeholders on all aspects of patent legal policy, with particular expertise in design & utility patents, prioritized examination, and restriction practice.Parikha has held previous roles as a Special Advisor to the Director of the USPTO on cross-government matters and technology transfer, an Intellectual Property Advisor detailee to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a Review Specialist in the Office of Patent Quality Assurance, and a Patent Examiner in the medical diagnostics area. Prior to joining the USPTO, she worked as a field engineer in pre-market clinical research in the medical device industry. Parikha has a B.S in biomedical engineering and a M.S in electrical engineering, both from Boston University.Ru-Shan is a research physicist in NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory in Boulder. Colorado, USA. His principal research interests are 1. The measurement of trace gases and aerosols in the troposphere and lower stratosphere using instruments on board research aircraft, and 2. Interpretive studies addressing stratospheric ozone depletion, the photochemistry of nitrogen oxides, the formation of nitric acid containing aerosols, and the role of black carbon aerosol in climate. Ru-Shan has participated and served as Principal Investigator for a variety of instruments on a number of airborne sampling missions with research aircraft. Ru-Shan is considered by his colleagues to be a Master Craftsman who is outstanding at creating one-of-a-kind scientific devices for laboratory and field instruments. Mr. Derek Parks is a Senior Technology Transfer and Commercialization Specialist at the NOAA Technology Partnerships Office. In his current role, Derek is responsible for facilitating the transfer of NOAA-developed and NOAA-funded technologies to commercial applications through the use of intellectual property protections, licensing agreements, cooperative research and development agreements, as well as other creative approaches to public-private partnerships. Derek has over 30-years' experience working for the U.S. Department of Commerce with a focus on policy development, intellectual property management, strategic partnerships, and project management. Derek graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a Bachelor's degree in International Affairs and Italian Language. Jennifer has spent over a decade as a civil servant within the field of technology transfer, brokering connections between technologies, inventors, academic and industry partners, and state, local, and federal government partners. In her role at TPO, Jennifer maximizes the impact of taxpayer investments in NOAA's R&D, drawing from expertise in areas including innovation discovery, technology road mapping, intellectual property management, patent licensing, and a variety of partnership agreements including cooperative research and development agreements.

Accessibility: Captions are available during the live presentation and once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel automatic captions are added. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: American White Pelicans: Emerging predators of Yakima, Walla Walla, and Umatilla River salmon and Steelhead smolts

Presenter(s): Trenton De Boer and Craig Contor, Predation & Invasive Species Biologist and Umatilla Basin Monitoring & Evaluation Project Leader, Yakama Nation Fisheries and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Sponsor(s): NOAA NWFSC Monster Seminar Jam

Seminar Contacts: Vicky Krikelas, Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Titles:NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory long-term collaborations with the World Meteorological Organization's programs on Greenhouse Gases and Ozone / UV observations and science

Presenter(s): Xin (Lindsay) Lan and Irina Petropavovskikh

Sponsor(s): NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory (https://gml.noaa.gov/about/seminars.php)

Seminar Contacts: Monica Madronich (monica.madronich@noaa.gov)Abstract : NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML) is a global leader for major Greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements. It began monitoring CO2 in 1968 from weekly discrete air samples from Niwot Ridge, Colorado and an ocean station, and has grown to a large cooperative global network with measurements of key GHGs. Since the beginning of the Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) programme of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) more than three decades ago, NOAA GML has worked closely with GAW by contributing its cooperative network measurements to GAW, advising on quality assurance system, serving as the Central Calibration Laboratory (CCL) for CO2, CH4, N2O, SF6, and CO measurements, and providing advice and guidance on its overall development. WMO GAW is now an international collaboration of more than 80 countries to help build a single coordinated global understanding of the atmospheric composition and its change. In this seminar, we will look into the history of GML and WMO collaborations, the organization and scientific priorities of WMO GAW programme, current state of global GHG measurements, and efforts at WMO to improve and expand GHG measurements to enhance GHG information to better inform global GHG mitigation policy.

Bio(s): Dr. Xin (Lindsay) Lan is a carbon cycle scientist with CIRES, University of Colorado Boulder and NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory. She is the scientific PI of discrete atmospheric CO2, CH4, N2O and SF6 measurements at over 50 sites in NOAA's Global Greenhouse Gas Reference Network, and leads the analysis and reporting of NOAA's global surface CO2, CH4, N2O and SF6 trends. She also serves as a Subject-Matter Expert for communicating greenhouse gas measurements and science to the public. Dr. Lan is the Chair of the Science Advisory Group on Greenhouse Gases of the World Meteorological Organization's Global Atmosphere Watch Programme (GAW).
Dr. Petropavlovskikh is the Senior Research Scientist at CIRES. For the last 30 years, Dr. Petropavlovskikh was affiliated with CIRES and worked on numerous NOAA projects. She had successfully collaborated in her research with national and international scientists. Her area of scientific interest include: attributions of long-term variability in the tropospheric and stratospheric ozone changes in association with atmospheric chemistry and long-range transport processes, with special focus on UTLS; trend analyses (statistical modeling); ozone retrieval algorithms from remote sensing; satellite validations for ozone profiles and column products, and homogenization of long-term combined ozone records.
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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Numerical mixing suppresses submesoscale baroclinic instabilities over sloping bathymetry

Presenter(s): Dylan Schlichting (Los Alamos National Laboratory)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coastal Ocean Modeling Seminars: https://coastaloceanmodels.noaa.gov/seminar/

Seminar Contact(s): Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

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Abstract: TBD
Slides, Recordings, OtherMaterials: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Cryptic Species Identification

Part of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Anita Wray, Genetic Data Analyst, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics

Seminar Contact(s): Nicole Miller, NOAA 'Omics Portfolio Specialist, noaa.omics@noaa.gov

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Abstract: In the case of Pacific rockfishes (genus Sebastes), accurate species identification has been complicated by cryptic species pairs that are indistinguishable in the field, especially among recreational anglers. This issue is critically important for the vermilion/sunset rockfish complex, as it is California's 3rd most commonly landed recreational species. Discontinuities in depth, spatial distribution, and larval settlement, along with subtle differences in coloration in vermilion rockfish, prompted genetic research that revealed evidence for reproductive isolation and speciation. However, little is known about how the biology, distribution, abundance, catch history, and other aspects of the newly described sunset rockfish may differ from those of true vermilion rockfish. As such, there is a gap in the data needed to evaluate whether these species should be assessed independently or as a complex. This research aims to examine the distribution and key biological characteristics of vermilion and sunset rockfish in southern California to provide data to assist the stock assessment process and support appropriate management measures for both species. Using specimens captured during collaborative research surveys with the sportfishing and commercial sectors, we identified and assigned individuals to species using a custom GT-seq panel. We compared the specific spatial and depth distributions of over 25,000 combined samples of vermilion and sunset rockfish. In addition, biological parameters, including length-weight relationships, growth rates, maximum ages, and the presence of sexual dimorphism for all of these parameters, were analyzed. Findings are examined in the context of existing information about the species pair.

Bio(s): Anita is a Genetic Data Analyst working concurrently with the Genetics and Evolution Program and the Fishery Resource Analysis and Monitoring Divisions at the NOAA NWFSC. She leads research on many rockfish species, including species identification, epigenetic aging, and database management. She received her MS from the University of Washington, where she assessed the population structure and interspecific hybridization of eight rockfish species in Puget Sound, WA.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: A recording of this presentation will be made available on the NOAA Omics website. View past omics seminar recordings here: https://sciencecouncil.noaa.gov/NOAA-Science-Technology-Focus-Areas/NOAA-Omics

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Using citizen science in biodiversity research and policy

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4694035

Presenter(s): Dr Corey Callaghan, Assistant Professor of Global Ecology

Sponsor(s): NOAA Education, and NOAA Library.

Seminar Contact(s): Rebecca Funk (rebecca.funk@noaa.gov)

Abstract: Participatory citizen science initiatives such as iNaturalist are generating upwards of hundreds of thousands of observations per day. But how can these data inform biodiversity research and policy? In this talk I'll look at how citizen science data are being used to aid our understanding of biodiversity, ranging from applied research questions to a better understanding of how these data are used in policy settings, with a focus on how these data can be used now and in the future. I'll the processes by which they are generated, and the importance of understanding these processes, from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Keywords: citizen science, biodiversity, policy

Bio(s): Corey T. Callaghan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida, based at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center in Davie, Florida. His academic path has taken him from upstate New York (undergraduate) to Florida (Masters) to Australia (PhD) to Germany (postdoc). His research focuses on leveraging 'big data', often contributed through citizen science initiatives, to understand biodiversity in space and time, with an emphasis on how biodiversity responds to anthropogenic habitat modification and how citizen science data can be used in practice. In his free time he can most often be found birding or iNatting. Website: www.coreytcallaghan.com

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Coral Reef Revival: New Solutions for a Changing Ocean

Presenter(s): Dr. Keisha Bahr, Chair for Coral Reef and Ocean Health, Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Seminar Contact(s): Kelly.Drinnen@noaa.gov

Abstract: Join two NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholars studying coral habitats from shallow to mesophotic depths in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Discover how their science on historic coral carbon chemistry and present environmental baselines can help inform and guide sanctuary management decisions as we try to help these critical ecosystems remain resilient in a changing climate. Learn all about coral cores and benthic landers, and how you can study coral ecosystems too!Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1995897722791139936

Recordings: The presentation will be recorded; once captioned it will be hosted on the archived webpage: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Online Instructor-led training: Advancing Coastal Resilience through Nature-Based Solutions: Weathering the Storm

Presenter(s): Lexia Weaver, North Carolina Coastal Federation and Tom Ries, Ecosphere Restoration Institute

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office for Coastal Management

Seminar Contact(s): Lauren Long, NOAA Office for Coastal Management (lauren.long@noaa.gov)

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Abstract: This webinar will showcase two efforts aiming to understand the performance of nature-based solutions for shoreline protection during and after storm events. The two practitioners that will discuss their work are Lexia Weaver from the North Carolina Coastal Federation and Tom Ries from Ecosphere Restoration Institute.

This webinar is part of a new informational series sharing NOAA-supported projects that use nature-based solutions to advance coastal resilience.

If you are new to nature-based solutions, the Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Hazards: The Basics interactive module is a helpful introduction. For additional NOAA resources on nature-based solutions, visit our Digital Coast topics page.

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NOAA Science Seminar SeriesDate & Time: 25 February 2025, 3 - 4 pm ET

Title: Voices of the Past, Planning for the Future: Coastal Resilience and Cultural Preservation in the Apalachicola System

Presenter(s):

• Nicole Grinnan, University of West Florida Archaeology Institute
• Anita Grove, Apalachicola NERR
• Mike Thomin, Northwest Florida Maritime Landscape Alliance for Preservation
• Bria Brooks, Florida Public Archaeology Network

Sponsor(s): This webinar is sponsored by the NERRS Science Collaborative

Seminar Contact(s): Doug George (douglas.george@noaa.gov) or Nick Soberal (nsoberal@umich.edu)

Remote Access: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xSGT83TwT6iT8pEzQdYY3g Abstract
Nestled along Florida's northern Gulf Coast, the Apalachicola River and Bay system is a landscape rich in both natural and cultural heritage. For over 12,000 years, this region has supported diverse ecosystems and communities, from Indigenous groups to early industries like cotton, timber, and fishing. The area now faces mounting challenges, however: the impacts of climate and the subsequent loss of historical sites threaten the preservation of these communities' stories. Ranking as one of Florida's most under-resourced areas, there is an urgent need to document and preserve the region's heritage while fostering connections with its current residents.This webinar will spotlight the "People of the Apalachicola System" project, which combines archaeological research, digital modeling, and innovative community engagement to understand and protect the area's cultural landscape within the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve. Participants will learn about the project's approach, including methods for engaging local voices through workshops and surveys, as well as how these efforts address threats to heritage resources. The webinar will also share preliminary findings, highlight effective strategies for fostering collaboration, and explore how these lessons can guide future preservation and education initiatives in similar at-risk areas. Join the session to discover how heritage and community are coming together to protect the stories of Apalachicola's past and shape its future!

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: GLONET: Mercator's End-to-End Neural Forecasting System

Presenter(s): Anass El Aouni (Mercator Ocean International, Toulouse, France)

Sponsor(s): NOAACoastal Ocean Modeling Seminars: https://coastaloceanmodels.noaa.gov/seminar/

SeminarContact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

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Abstract: Accurate ocean forecasting is crucial in different areas ranging from science to decision making. Recent advancements in data-driven models have shown significant promise, particularly in weather forecasting community, but yet no data-driven approaches have matched the accuracy and the scalability of traditional global ocean forecasting systems that rely on physics-driven numerical models and can be very computationally expensive, depending on their spatial resolution or complexity. Here, we introduce GLONET, a global ocean neural network-based forecasting system, developed by Mercator Ocean International. GLONET is trained on the global Mercator Ocean physical reanalysis GLORYS12 to integrate physics-based principles through neural operators and networks, which dynamically capture local-global interactions within a unified, scalable framework, ensuring high small-scale accuracy and efficient dynamics. GLONET's performance is assessed and benchmarked against two other forecasting systems: the global Mercator Ocean analysis and forecasting 1/12 high-resolution physical system GLO12 and a recent neural-based system also trained from GLORYS12. A series of comprehensive validation metrics is proposed, specifically tailored for neural network-based ocean forecasting systems, which extend beyond traditional point-wise error assessments that can introduce bias towards neural networks optimized primarily to minimize such metrics. The preliminary evaluation of GLONET shows promising results, for temperature, sea surface height, salinity and ocean currents. GLONET's experimental daily forecast are accessible through the European Digital Twin Ocean platform EDITO.
Slides, Recordings, OtherMaterials: preprint: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2412.05454GLONET daily forecast products: https://glonet.lab.dive.edito.eu/Subscribe to the NOAA ScienceSeminar Series weekly email: Sendan e-mail to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body.Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your suggestions andideas!

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Fisheries Information System program (FIS), the National Observer Program's Electronic Technologies program (ET), and the National Catch Share Program (CSP)

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4808704

Presenter(s):
Lisa Peterson, Fisheries Information System, Acting Program Director
Lily Rios-Brady, ECS Contractor in Support of NOAA Fisheries, Program Coordinator

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and NOAA Library

Seminar Contact(s): Library Seminars

Abstract: The Fisheries Information System program (FIS), the National Observer Program's Electronic Technologies program (ET), and the National Catch Share Program (CSP) are collectively awarding up to $5.5 million of FY 2026 funding (subject to appropriations) through a competitive RFP to support fishery-dependent data projects. Regional Offices, Science Centers, Headquarters Offices, FINs, and state partners, through the Interstate Commissions, are eligible to compete. Join Acting FIS Program Director Lisa Peterson and FIS Program Coordinator Lily Rios-Brady to learn about the changes to this years RFP, what makes a high-quality proposal, and better understand the RFP focus areas.

Keywords: Fishery-dependent, RFP, modernization

Bio(s):
Lisa Peterson has supported the Fisheries Information System (FIS) program for the past six years. She started at NOAA as a Knauss Fellow in the Office of Science and Technology.

Lily Rios-Brady is a contractor with ECS and joined the FIS team in 2023 as the program coordinator.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: eDNA Monitoring in the National Estuarine Research Reserves; Lessons on Standardization, Communication and Implementation

Part of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Alison Watts, Assistant Research Professor, Dept of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New Hampshire

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics

Seminar Contact(s): Nicole Miller, NOAA 'Omics Portfolio Specialist, noaa.omics@noaa.gov

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Abstract: Incorporating eDNA into coastal monitoring may support management of key species, and identify the arrival of new and expanding species, as well as a variety of biodiversity metrics. However, eDNA analyses and interpretation can be challenging in some estuaries where high turbidity, organic material, and DNA transport may inhibit or confound results. Resource managers who are unfamiliar with eDNA may find results difficult to interpret and may be reluctant to use data generated by an unfamiliar, non-standardized method. We present findings and recommendations from a two-year pilot project that involved collecting quarterly eDNA samples at 10 National Estuarine Research Reserves in coordination with existing water quality sampling. Fish species lists were compared to expected species identified through other methods. General eukaryotes species data were used to identify differences between sites and estuaries, seasonal trends, and develop biodiversity metrics. Results were presented to local managers to provide information on fish assemblage and biodiversity at each location. Managers were encouraged to offer feedback on useability, accessibility and barriers to use of eDNA at each site. We found that eDNA monitoring can substantially benefit resource managers, particularly in locations with limited conventional biological monitoring, but that support for interpretation and post-analysis processing is very important for many users. We will present an overview of findings, and communications materials we have found beneficial to managers.

Bio(s): Dr. Alison Watts is Research Faculty at the University of New Hampshire, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Watts's main research interest include working with regulatory agencies and resource managers to assess and remediate water resource impacts. She has worked extensively on watershed planning and restoration, green infrastructure implementation, and water quality assessment. Her current work is focused on the use of molecular methods, primarily eDNA, and includes early detection of invasive species, water quality indicators, impacts of aquaculture, and baseline assessments in coastal systems.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A practical approach for integrating eDNA into stock assessment and fishery management advice

Part of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Diana Baetscher, Research Geneticist, NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics

Seminar Contact(s): Nicole Miller, NOAA 'Omics Portfolio Specialist, noaa.omics@noaa.gov

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Abstract: Of the many types of omics data, environmental DNA (eDNA) may present the biggest opportunity for developing quantitative estimates of relative abundance trends, a key input for stock assessment models. However, eDNA has yet to be widely adopted within fisheries management frameworks, largely given the skepticism that many scientists have towards new and evolving methods. We address key challenges that have limited eDNA from being incorporated into fisheries management frameworks and propose a roadmap for using eDNA in multiple types of stock assessment models. A primary impediment to operationalizing eDNA is the lack of interdisciplinary research teams, including geneticists, stock assessors, and other fisheries scientists and managers, which are necessary to interpret methods and results across scientific disciplines and ensure data are being used appropriately.

Bio(s): Diana leads the environmental DNA research at AFSC in Juneau, Alaska. Her projects apply genetic methods to a range of ecological and fisheries management questions, including population genetics of rockfishes and seabirds, and foraging ecology and diets of Northern fur seals. Diana started in her role at AFSC in 2021.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: A recording of this presentation will be made available on the NOAA Omics website. View past omics seminar recordings here: https://sciencecouncil.noaa.gov/NOAA-Science-Technology-Focus-Areas/NOAA-Omics

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