NOAA Science Seminar Series

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Evaluation of the role of inversion polymorphisms in the evolution of sympatric intraspecific diversity: a theoretical and empirical study,
Part of the NOAA 'Omics Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Sara Schaal, PhD Candidate, Northeastern University

Sponsor(s): NOAA Ocean Exploration and NOAA National Ocean Service Science Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Katharine.Egan@noaa.gov, NOAA/OAR Oceans Portfolio 'Omics Coordinator and Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov, NOAA/NOS Science Seminar coordinator.

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Abstract: Understanding why intraspecific diversity arises and how populations adapt to spatial variation in environmental conditions continues to be a major focus of evolutionary biology. Recently, inversion polymorphisms have become an active area of research focused on understanding how sympatric local adaptation occurs especially when adaptation occurs at microgeographic scales (i.e., below the scale of gene flow). However, we are still lacking a comprehensive understanding of the conditions needed for an inversion to aid in adaptation and how well we can detect them empirically. To address these gaps, we analyzed empirical whole-genome-sequencing data and morphometric data of ecotypes of a highly-mobile marine fish, Atlantic cod, from the US Gulf of Maine (GOM) and Iceland and compared results to theoretical expectations for the role of inversions in adaptation with forward-time simulations. By using simulations that both incorporate flexible inversion characteristics and combine quantitative and population genetic mathematical frameworks, our simulation set unites these two fields and provides a unique, more realistic perspective on the way inversion polymorphisms influence genome architecture and local adaptation. Empirically, we show GOM cod are more closely related to coastal Iceland cod and our sampling lacks evidence for a true migratory cod ecotype in the GOM. We show that in Iceland four major inversion polymorphisms underlie adaptation within our two sampled populations within Iceland. Theoretically, we show that inversions facilitate adaptation under high gene flow within a narrow range of conditions: 1) when a trait is polygenic (i.e., high mutation rate and small mutation effect sizes on the trait) and 2) when the evolving trait was under strong selection. By testing a wide range of parameters and comparing with empirical data, our results give us a more robust understanding of the genomic architecture of local adaptation and the specific conditions needed for inversions to play a role in adaptation under gene flow.

Bio(s): Sara Schaal's dissertation research focuses on the genomics of ecotype evolution, with a focus on the economically and ecologically important species Atlantic cod. Broadly, her research interest is in applying molecular techniques and computer simulations to understand the underlying genomic architecture of within-species adaptation. Sara will be joining Dr. Ingrid Spies in Seattle to start a postdoctoral fellowship for NOAA this coming spring where she will be co-advised by Dr. Spies and Dr. Wes Larson at NOAA in Alaska. Once there, she will be helping to create a GT-seq panel for Pacific cod and evaluate population structure in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea using both genomics and otolith microchemistry. Slides / Recording: Slides & recording will likely be shared with all who register for the webinar.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Mapping and Exploring the Ocean with the Next Generation of Uncrewed Surface Vessels
Part of the OECI Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Larry Mayer (University of New Hampshire), Val Schmidt (University of New Hampshire)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Ocean Exploration and Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute

Seminar Contacts: Aurora Elmore (Aurora.Elmore@noaa.gov) and Joanne Flanders (Joanne.Flanders@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://web.uri.edu/oeci/events/nsss

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Abstract: The NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI) invites you to attend its monthly OECI presentations as part of the NOAA Science Seminar Series. This fourth presentation in the series will focus on OECI partner University of New Hampshire. The presentation will be hosted by Dr. Aurora Elmore (Cooperative Institute Manager, NOAA Ocean Exploration). Dynamic production and visual effects will be featured by the University of Rhode Island's Inner Space Center.

Bio(s): Dr. Larry Mayer (Director, Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, University of New Hampshire), Val Schmidt (Research Project Engineer, Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, University of New Hampshire), and Dr. Aurora Elmore (Cooperative Institute Manager, NOAA Ocean Exploration).

Slides / Recordings / Other Materials: Recordings will be available at: https://web.uri.edu/oeci/news-and-events/ after the webinar.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Phragmites: The Case for the Defense
A new NOAA science seminar series - Rethinking the Common Reed Grass - Phragmites;
Dr. Judith Weis is co-hosting this series and will kick it off.

Presenter(s): Judith S. Weis, Professor Emerita, Rutgers UniversityWhen: October 21, 2021, 12-1pm ET

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

Seminar Contacts: Tracy Gill (NOAA/NOS science seminar coordinator) and
Judith Weis (Professor Emerita, Rutgers)

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Abstract: Phragmites is generally disliked and often removed in restoration projects in the mid-Atlantic and New England. However, this plant performs many useful services that are unappreciated" (1) it provides habitat for many fishes in tidal marsh creeks (though perhaps somewhat inferior to native species). (2) It provides habitat for many benthic invertebrates in and on the substrate of tidal marshes, (3) It reduces pollution by sequestering toxic metals, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide (i.e. blue carbon) more effectively than native marsh plants. (4) It protects nearby towns and communities from storm surge and flooding more effectively than native marsh communities, since it tends to grow denser and taller. (5) Marshes are facing an existential threat from sea level rise. Most importantly, therefore, in this era of sea level rise, Phragmites enables a marsh to elevate faster by producing more litter and trapping more sediments, thus giving the marsh an increased chance of elevating fast enough to keep up with sea level rise. Most of these services have been known for up to two decades, yet little if anything has changed in management of this plant.

Bio(s): Dr. Judith Weis received a BA from Cornell, and an MS and PhD from NYU. Her research is on estuarine ecology and ecotoxicology, and she has published over 250 scientific papers, plus general books on salt marshes, fish, crabs, and marine pollution, and co-edited a book on Biological Invasions and Animal Behavior. She is interested in stresses and their effects on organisms, populations and communities. She is on the editorial board of BioScience, is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and a Fulbright Senior Specialist. She served on advisory committees for EPA, NOAA and the National Academy of Sciences, and chairs the Science Advisory Board of NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection, co-chairs the Science/Technical Advisory Committee of NY/NJ Harbor Estuary Program and is on the NYC Waterfront Management Advisory Board. She chaired the Biology Section of AAAS, served on boards of Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Association for Women in Science, and American Institute of Biological Sciences, of which she was the President, 2001. She received the Merit Award from the Society of Wetland Scientists 2016.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Pebble Mine, Environmental Impact Statements, and Implications for Ocean Management (2021 Knauss Fellows Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Rin Ball, Social Science and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, Department of Energy Wind Energy Technologies Office

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Central Library (NCL)

Seminar Contact(s): Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3545885829485263117

Abstract: Pebble Mine is a proposed gold and copper mine in southwestern Alaska that has been contested over potential impacts to Bristol Bay. The sites environmental impact statement has been a key point of tension over ocean representation and analysis. In this talk I discuss how the ocean was included within EIS analysis about a land-based site and highlight lessons Pebble Mine can provide about larger shifts in ocean governance practices.

Bio(s): Rin Ball serves as a Knauss Policy Fellow in DOEs Wind Energy Technologies Office. After receiving a B.S. in Oceanography from the University of Washington in 2016 she pursued graduate school in science policy and currently studies Arctic and sub-arctic ocean governance practices as a PhD student in Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology at Arizona State University. She is motivated to study and work in government to improve public access and engagement with ocean decision making.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Adapting to Climate with NOAA RISA in the Intermountain West (CO,WY,UT)

Presenter(s):
Bent Duncan, Managing Director and Principal Investigator, Western Water Assessment;
Ben Livneh, Director and Principal Investigator, Western Water Assessment

Sponsor(s): OAR Climate Program Office's Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) Program


Seminar Contact(s): Sean Bath, sean.bath@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Remote via GoToWebinar. You must register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8191278482209007374


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Abstract: The NOAA Climate Program Office's Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) program invests in research and engagement that expands regional capacity to adapt to climate change in the U.S. RISA's regional teams build sustained relationships between decision makers and researchers that support collaborative and equitable adaptation to climate risks. In Fiscal Year 2021, the RISA program launched 9 new 5-year RISA teams. This webinar series is a venue to introduce each team, discuss major themes and partners, and preview the projects that will advance climate knowledge and adaptation capacity in their regions.RISA's Intermountain West region includes the states of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. The RISA team, Western Water Assessment (WWA), is based at University of Colorado Boulder, the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), the University of Wyoming, and the University of Utah. This RISA team's vision is to build water sector and community resilience to compound hazards in the Intermountain West, with a particular focus on underserved Indigenous and small rural communities and utilities. By carefully constructing their activities, WWA will also advance resilience science from theory to practice. The team has developed an integrative set of 10 projects and other research and integration activities that draw on their 20-year history of climate adaptation research and activities in the region, and the deep interdisciplinary social and natural science expertise in their team. Their research projects fit within two themes: resilient water systems and resilient communities, and they will integrate tracking of resilience metrics to identify needs and opportunities and evaluate their success in building resilience. The team will also conduct a small-grant competition to develop a network in Wyoming to build resilience of underserved communities and leverage successes to inspire other communities to engage in climate adaptation actions. For more information see https://wwa.colorado.edu/


Bio(s): Dr. Bent Duncan is Western Water Assessment's Managing Director and is responsible for directing and managing the daily and long-term activities of the operations, setting strategic direction for the program in consultation with the PI team, and interfacing with sponsors and stakeholders. She also conducts research at the intersection of science and society, with a focus on sustained climate assessment and better connecting scientific information related to weather and climate with decision-makers. Prior to assuming the Managing Director role, Bent was Western Water Assessment's Climate Assessment Specialist, one of a small network of scientists at RISAs across the country working to advance sustained climate assessment.
Prior to joining WWA, Bent worked at the science-policy interface with the California Ocean Science Trust. There, she collaborated with scientists, managers, and stakeholders to develop usable science around California's coast and ocean, with a particular focus on marine protected areas and climate change. Prior to that, as a postdoctoral fellow in UCAR's Postdocs Applying Climate Expertise (PACE) program, Bent led development of ocean climate change indicators for Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. The project brought together over 50 researchers and managers, and it led to the first set of climate change indicators specifically developed for a national marine sanctuary. Bent received her MS and PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from the University of Colorado, and her BS in Atmospheric Science from the University of California Davis.

Dr. Ben Livneh grew up in Ontario Canada. He earned his first two Civil Engineering degrees at the University of Western Ontario. He earned his Ph.D. degree at the University of Washington under the guidance of Dennis P. Lettenmaier, where he worked on a wide range of problems related to large-scale computational hydrology. His dissertation focused on the development of the Unified Land Model (ULM)--a merger of two operational models: the Sacramento Soil Moisture Accounting Model and the Noah Land Surface Model. During his time in Seattle, Ben also taught several courses at Seattle University. He now leads a research group in the department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering and he is also a Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) fellow. Professor Livneh's research group addresses physical hydrology problems across multiple scales. Major research themes include physically-based hydrologic model development, land-cover/land-use change, snow hydrology, and hydroclimatology. The group is focused on applying models in innovative ways that integrate remote sensing and in situ observations to understand how changes in climate and land cover will affect water availability at the land surface. Professor Livneh frequently interacts with scientists at the Western Water Assessment, with the departments of Geography, INSTAAR, and ATOC.


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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Assessing Efforts to Mitigate Fishing Gear Impacts on Shipwreck Sites in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (2021 Knauss Fellows Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Clea Harrelson, Ocean Sciences Policy Fellow, Division of Ocean Sciences, National Science Foundation

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Central Library (NCL)

Seminar Contact(s): Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3545885829485263117

Abstract: Growing interest in the maritime heritage resources of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (the sanctuary), such as shipwrecks, has raised important questions about how to best safeguard these artifacts and facilitate access for non-consumptive users. Fishing gear impacts have been identified as the primary threat to shipwrecks in the sanctuary (ONMS 2010, 2020). This study uses semi-structured interviews to assess the effectiveness of methods used to communicate about shipwreck guidelines, the impact of location disclosures on fishing practices, and general perceptions of shipwreck protection efforts.


Bio(s): Clea Harrelson serves as the 2021-2022 Knauss Policy Fellow in the NSF Division of Ocean Sciences, Office of the Division Director. She completed her undergraduate work at Colby College in 2016 and earned a Masters in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island in 2020. Throughout her studies, Clea's work has focused on how people use and think about marine spaces, with emphasis on coastal fisheries and marine protected areas.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Out with the New And In With the Old: Reviving a Traditional Makah Halibut Hook for Modern Fisheries Management Challenges

Presenter(s): Jon Scordino, M.S., Marine Mammal Biologist, Makah Fisheries Management

Sponsor(s): NWFSC's Monster Seminar Jam series

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov

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ABSTRACTAlthough fisheries challenges evolve rapidly, historical approaches may provide new tools for managers. In the state of Washington, the Makah Tribe have used ibud, their traditional fishhook, to target Pacific halibut long before the advent of modern fisheries. We describe our experience in rediscovering this historical harvesting method, testing the species selectivity, refining the approach, and producing a tool ready for application in modern fisheries management. Over nearly a decade, we were able to uncover substantial traditional knowledge in the community. Turning this knowledge into a reproducible and consistent product for testing proved difficult. Initial attempts to deploy the gear using commercial longlines encountered a range of challenges, but suggested refinements for further research. Subsequent experiments in recreational fisheries were successful due to the lessons learned during initial work. Our experience may be of value to others hoping to investigate historical methods with potential for addressing modern problems.
BIO
Jonathan Jon Scordino has worked as the Marine Mammal Biologist for the Makah Tribe since 2007. Most of Jon's research focuses on marine mammals, but occasionally he is able to lead or assist co-workers on research of other species. One project that was extra special was the opportunity to study the Makah Tribe's halibut hook, the cibud. The Parker family of the Makah Tribe recognized Jon's many years of conducting research and helping to protect Makah treaty rights by giving him the name Cibuqsas, which translates to All about halibut hooks. It is rare for the Tribe to give a non-Makah tribal member a name and is a great honor.


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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Outlook

Presenter(s): Laura Edwards | South Dakota State Climatologist,
Brad Rippey | Climatologist, USDA, Office of the Chief Economist

Sponsor(s): National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, USDA Midwest Climate Hub, National Drought Mitigation Center, American Association of State Climatologists, National Weather Service

Seminar Contacts: Doug Kluck (doug.kluck@noaa.gov), Britt Parker (britt.parker@noaa.gov) or Molly Woloszyn (Molly.Woloszyn@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7528179497868100876

Abstract:
The focus area for this webinar series is the North Central region of the U.S. (from the Rockies to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley). These free monthly webinars provide and interpret timely information on current climate and drought conditions, as well as climatic events like El Nio and La Nia.

October 2021 topics include a recap of the 2021 growing season for the region; discussion of warmth & drought issues and impacts; recent and potential climate/weather impacts, including but not limited to, heavy rainfall events & flooding, wildfire/smoke updates and outlooks, La Nia and what it could mean for us, fall soil moisture recharge outlook, frost/freeze potentials, and providing the latest trends and outlooks for precipitation, temperature through the fall (2 weeks to 6 months)

Recordings: You can find them here (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmADP4Cm4SNtYZMmrY48PtQ)

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Fisheries and Protected Species Science in A New Era of Wind Energy Development in the U.S.

Presenter(s): Mr. Andrew Lipsky Fisheries & Offshore Wind Lead, Northeast Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): OR&R Lecture Series: You Don't Know What You Don't Know. Welcome to OR&R's online lecture series, You Don't Know What You Don't Know! Each month, an expert presents on a topic related to emergency spill response, environmental protection and sometimes beyond. Topics will range from booms to birds, burning to bacteria, satellites to submarines. The goal of the series is to provide a larger, more diverse audience to presentations and lectures recently given at meetings or conferences.

Point of Contact: youdontknowwhatyoudontknow@noaa.gov

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Abstract: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Diving into the barf! New insights into Ao (Christmas Shearwater) foraging ecology from Hlanik (Kure Atoll)

Presenter(s): Ilana Nimz, Ecologist at Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Seminar contact: Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov, (805) 570-1113

Remote Access: Register for webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3881301749406266893

Abstract: Ten years of active management on Hlanik (Kure Atoll) have yielded numerous successes. Primary restoration objectives for Hlanik included invasive species management, establishing native plants, removing marine debris and monitoring ecosystem changes. While a challenging location to conduct work, the successes achieved from the decade of habitat restoration on the island are undeniable. Join ecologist Ilana Nimz as she shares ten years of conservation efforts at Hlanik before focusing on the cryptic and understudied Ao (Christmas/Chocolate shearwater; Puffinus nativitatis), one of the US Fish & Wildlife Service's 2021 Birds of Conservation Concern. The protected waters of Papahnaumokukea MNM are critical for Ao, as foraging grounds abundant with larval fish and protected from fisheries facilitates the recovery of the shearwater populations in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

This presentation is part of the Third Thursday By the Bay Presentation Series at Mokuppapa Discovery Center, which is the visitor center for Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument in Hilo, Hawaii. This State of the Monument lecture series is also supported by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.More information on the National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series:
http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series.html

Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find our webinar archives, copies of the presentation slides, and other educational resources at: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: October 2021 National Weather Service Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing

Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP), University of Alaska Fairbanks

Sponsor(s): Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP), A NOAA RISA Team

POC: Tina Buxbaum (tmbuxbaum@alaska.edu, 907-474-7812)

Remote Access: Hosted on Zoom. Please register at https://uaf-accap.org/event/october2021-nws-briefing/

Abstract: The tools and techniques for making monthly and season scale climate forecasts are rapidly changing, with the potential to provide useful forecasts at the month and longer range. We will review recent climate conditions around Alaska, review some forecast tools and finish up the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for the coming months.

Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here (https://uaf-accap.org/events/about-accap-webinars/)

Seminar POC for questions: tmbuxbaum@alaska.edu or sean.bath@noaa.gov

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA Diving and Small Boat Operations Safety Tool (DASBOS Tool): Safer and efficient operational planning through GIS Applications

Presenter(s): Joshua Frederick, LTJG/NOAA Corps, DASBOS Tool Creator & Project Manager and
Karen Kavanaugh, Oceanographer, NOAA/NOS/Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) & DASBOS Tool Lead GIS Developer & Key Contributor


Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS) Science Seminar Series.
Seminar Contacts: Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov, coordinator of NOAA/NOS science seminar series.

Remote Access: Register here:

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Abstract: NOAA has over 100 dive units with over 330 divers, including 15 NOAA Ships and over 430 NOAA Small Boats across the nation. These dive units are responsible for maintaining water level stations, ship husbandry, services critical to safe navigation, and much more. NOAA Divers operate in diverse environments across the country, but is the water safe to dive in?NOAA Divers face a number of risks each time they enter the water, including contamination that can pose acute or chronic risks to diver health. NOAA's Center for Operational Oceanographic Products & Services (CO-OPS) developed the web-based NOAA Diving and Small Boat Operations Safety GIS application (DASBOS Tool) to support pre-dive and small boat risk assessments through analysis of recent and historical water quality data. In addition, the DASBOS Tool provides water level stations (with basic meteorological data), hyperbaric chambers, hospitals, boat ramps, and marinas. This decision support tool allows divers and boaters to efficiently complete in-depth desktop reconnaissance with a single map that integrates both recent and historical data sets from a variety of sources. Equally important to the map itself is the digital backbone supporting it. The tool is an ArcGIS Online application hosted by the NOAA GeoPlatform, enabling cross-agency collaboration. Several CO-OPS data layers are updated directly from the Google Sheets maintained by operational units themselves, making data management easy and transparent. Python-based web-scraping optimizes external datasets, like those of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that provide critical water quality information.The NOAA DASBOS Tool has already demonstrated its value. Last fall, after consulting the tool, CO-OPS averted a dive mission near Lake Charles, Louisiana because of potential water contamination in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. In the larger NOAA community, the tool is being incorporated into existing planning procedures that support the maintenance and operations of NOAA's fleet of ships and small boats. The DASBOS Tool is now publicly available and utilized by the US Navy and EPA Divers. We encourage you to utilize the DASBOS Tool for your own operations and safety planning. This new application is a powerful example of the capabilities GIS has to inform critical decisions and mitigate health risks.

Bio(s): Josh Fredrick (LTJG/NOAA): DASBOS Tool Creator & Project Manager. LTJG Fredrick is a NOAA Corps Officer, currently serving as the NOAA Small Boat Program Executive Officer in Seattle, WA. In six years with the NOAA Corps, he served in dive leadership roles at every duty station. While at NOAA's Center for Operational Products and Services (CO-OPS) in Chesapeake, VA, he was the Hydrographic Support Officer and Unit Dive Supervisor (UDS). Aboard NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette in Honolulu, HI, he served as the Navigation Officer and Ship Dive Officer. The DASBOS Tool was born while LTJG Fredrick served at CO-OPS with incredible support from the CO-OPS GIS Team and Field Operations Division. Karen Kavanaugh: DASBOS Tool Lead GIS Developer & Key Contributor. Kavanaugh is an Oceanographer at NOAA's Center for Operational Products and Services (CO-OPS). She worked for 10 years as the product coordinator for NOAA's operational harmful algal bloom forecasts and has recently transitioned to working on other coastal hazards, including hurricanes, tsunamis, and high tide flooding. She is also a member of the CO-OPS GIS team.Slides / Recording: Slides and recording will likely be shared with all who register for the webinar.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Presenter(s):
Climate Recap & Current Conditions
Joe Boomgard-Zagrodnik | Washington State University

Seasonal Conditions & Climate Outlook
Dave DeWitt | NOAA NWS Climate Prediction Center

The Importance of Warm Habitat to the Growth Regime of Coldwater Fishes
Jonny Armstrong | Oregon State University

Climate Toolbox Historical Drought Stripes Tool
Katherine Hegewisch | University of California - Merced

Seminar Contact(s): Britt Parker (britt.parker@noaa.gov)

Access: Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3774232403573196301

Abstract:
According to the October 12, 2021 U.S. Drought Monitor, 91% of the Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) is in drought. Conditions have improved a bit and more precipitation may be coming. But, almost 23% of the region is still in Exceptional Drought (D4). This webinar will feature recent and current conditions, outlooks, as well as presentations on "The Importance of Warm Habitat to the Growth Regime of Coldwater Fishes" and the "Climate Toolbox Historical Drought Stripes Tool."

These webinars provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing drought conditions, as well as climatic events like El Nio and La Nia. Speakers will also discuss the impacts of these conditions on things such as wildfires, floods, disruption to water supply and ecosystems, as well as impacts to affected industries like agriculture, tourism, and public health.

Recordings: Yes, you can find them here (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmADP4Cm4SNtYZMmrY48PtQ)

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Building a cooperative rockfish survey in the Gulf of Alaska

Presenter(s): Madison Hall, NOAA/NMFS/AFSC/APU

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Groundfish Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Liz.Dawson@noaa.gov and Mark.Zimmermann@noaa.gov (NOAA NMFS AFSC RACEGAP)

Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mc81d763fdf4f4a8999be883c6d0d1e65Webex meeting number: 199766 3805 Meeting Password: groundfishOr by phone: 1(415) 527-5035 Access code:199766 3805

Abstract: Together, the AFSC and our partners in the Alaskan fishingindustry just completed the first summer of data collection in a cooperativerockfish survey. Our project, the Science - Industry Rockfish ResearchCollaboration in Alaska (SIRRCA), aims to improve rockfish assessment modelsthrough data collection in "untrawlable" areas. Come learn moreabout what SIRRCA has accomplished thus far and the bigger promise ofgovernment " industry cooperative research.

Bio(s): coming soon

Slides / Recordings / Other Materials: Slides and a recording will be available after the webinar.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: GNSS Radio Occultation (GNSS-RO) on Aerial Platforms with Commercial Off-the-Shelf Receivers

Presenter(s): Bryan Chan, Night Crew Labs, CEO

Sponsor(s): NOAA Central Library and Technology Program OfficeSeminar Contacts: Tiffany House (tiffany.house@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1659310799100927502

Abstract: GNSS radio occultation (GNSS-RO) is a remote sensing technique that uses GPS signals to monitor Earth's atmosphere in a scalable and cost-effective manner. A key driver of this technology is to better characterize severe weather events, such as forecasting hurricane intensities and hurricane trajectories. This presentation discusses Night Crew Labs' approach to using this remote sensing technique combined with existing aerial platforms.

Bio(s): Bryan Chan is the CEO of Night Crew Labs. Mr. Chan has over 10 years of experience in the aerospace industry, supporting a wide range of engineering projects ranging from geosynchronous satellites to lunar rovers and Mars landers. Mr. Chan received his Master's of Science degree from Stanford University.

Slides / Recordings / Other Materials: Slides and a recording will be available after the webinar.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series


Title: The Yukon Flats Changing Environment: an overview of observed and measured landscape change

Presenter(s): Mark Bertram, Supervisory Wildlife Biologist, Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge

Sponsor(s): Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP), A NOAA RISA Team.

POC: Tina Buxbaum (tmbuxbaum@alaska.edu, 907-474-7812)

Remote Access: Hosted by Zoom. You must register at https://alaska.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkfuyprjIsE9X3rPdyIRSZQdkZcUwELzSF

Abstract: Mark Bertram, supervisory wildlife biologist for the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge will guide you through the impacts of climatic change on resources in the Yukon Flats Basin. Extending 220 miles east-west along the Arctic Circle, the Basin lies between the Brooks Range to the north and the limestone peaks of the White Mountains to the south. The Yukon River bisects the Basin and contributes to the vast floodplain of lakes, ponds, and streams that dominate the landscape. The Basin, encompassed by the 11.1-million-acre Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, provides critical habitat to world-renowned breeding populations of waterfowl, salmon and whitefish fisheries, and other important subsistence resources for over 1,200 local residents.

Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here (https://uaf-accap.org/events/about-accap-webinars/)

Seminar POC for questions: tmbuxbaum@alaska.edu or sean.bath@noaa.gov



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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Presenter(s):
Drought Conditions Update
Dave DuBois | New Mexico State Climatologist

Case Studies of Effective Management Practices
Anna Weinberg | CCAST Research Specialist, University of Arizona

Sponsor(s): National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), USDA Southwest Climate Hub

Seminar Contacts: Joel Lisonbee (joel.lisonbee@noaa.gov)

Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2515801768421266959

Abstract:
The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that nearly all of the Southwest is experiencing some level of drought, but recent rain is improving conditions. This short drought briefing will focus on autumn drought conditions and forecasts for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada. This will be followed by some case studies of effective management practices.

Recordings: You can find them here (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmADP4Cm4SNtYZMmrY48PtQ)

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series 2021 as part of the public-access NOAA Science Seminar Series. The series is endorsed by the NOAA Arctic Executive Committee and sponsored by the NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region.

Title: Emerging Science and Technology for Hydrology in Alaska

Presenter(s): Jessica Cherry NOAA NWS; jessica.cherry@noaa.gov

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI and NOS Seminar Series
Seminar Contacts: Hernan.Garcia@noaa.gov and Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3774624935737684492
Webinar ID: 797-720-179Test your system here before the seminar!: https://support.goto.com/webinar/system-check-organizer

Abstract: Hydrologic forecasting in Alaska is challenging due largely to the sparse observational network of year-round, accurate precipitation and discharge gages. This problem is being addressed by creative new work in remote sensing and alternative gage technologies. Community-based monitoring is filling other important gaps. This talk will discuss these and possible future approaches to monitoring and forecasting hydrologic responses to temperature and precipitation on a spectrum of temporal and spatial scales.

Slides: Slides available after the seminar by contacting the presenter(s) directly
Recording: Seminars recorded for later viewing in mp4 format

Accessibility: If NOAA staff would like to request an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter via webcam for an upcoming webinar, please apply through the NOAA Office of Human Capital Services' Sign Language Interpreting Services Program or the Relay Conference Captioning service.Notice: Please note that the Webex service allows audio and other information sent during the session to be recorded, which may be discoverable in a legal matter and will be made publicly available. By joining you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to being recorded, please do not join the session.

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NOAA's Alaska and the Arctic Seminar Series 2021
The series is endorsed by the NOAA Arctic Executive Committee.

Title: Phytoplankton dynamics In the Bering-Chukchi Sea region: combined information from surveys, moorings and ocean color data

Presenter(s): Dr. Jens Nielsen, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Resource Assessment & Conservation Engineering Division (RACED)Seminar Contacts: Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov and Hernan.Garcia@noaa.gov, both coordinators of NOAA's Alaska and the Arctic webinar series and the NOAA science seminar series.

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region and the NOS Science Seminar Series.

Remote Access: Register here:
https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/jensnielsen/event/registration.html
After registering, you will receive an email with a login link. You may enter via a browser OR the Adobe Connect app.Windows users should use either Google (Chrome), Windows (Edge or Chrome) or Safari (Chrome) if using a Mac. Do not use IE.To enter the webinar via the Adobe Connect app you must download it ahead of time.
1. If you have downloaded and used Adobe Connect recently, you do not need to download
but you can test it here.
2. If you have NOT used Adobe Connect, you must download Adobe connect ahead of time
to use it, and your IT staff may need to do it. The download is here. After downloading Adobe Connect, it is important to TEST your ability to use Adobe Connect, well before the webinar, here.
3. After downloading and testing Adobe Connect, register here:
https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/jensnielsen/event/registration.html
After registering, you will get a confirmation email with a link to the webinar.Attendees are muted during the webinar and audio is over the computer, so adjust the
volume on your computer speakers or headset.

Accessibility: Closed Captioning will be provided

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBDSlides / Recording: Slides and recording will likely be shared with all who register for the webinar.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series 2021 as part of the public-access NOAA Science Seminar Series. The series is endorsed by the NOAA Arctic Executive Committee and sponsored by the NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region.

Title: An Overview of NOAA National Weather Alaska Region

Presenter(s): Eugene (Gene) Petrescu, NOAA NWS Alaska Region, Environmental and Scientific Services Division, Regional Scientist and Arctic Testbed and Proving Ground Director; eugene.m.petrescu@noaa.gov

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI and NOS Seminar Series
Seminar Contacts: Hernan.Garcia@noaa.gov and Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3774624935737684492
Webinar ID: 797-720-179
Test your system here before the seminar!: https://support.goto.com/webinar/system-check-organizer

Abstract: The National Weather Service Alaska Region provides environmental decision support services covering the state of Alaska and the adjacent oceanic regions from the Arctic to the Bering Sea, and North Pacific. Our services cover a broad range of activities including, Marine, Aviation, Public, Tsunami, and Hydrologic for the present time out to 2 years. An overview of Alaska Region NWS offices, operations, and specific service examples will be presented.

Bio(s): Eugene Petrescu - Gene is the Regional Scientist for NOAA NWS Alaska Region, and the Director of the Arctic Testbed and Proving. After being a weather forecaster in the US Air Force, Gene joined the National Weather Service in Anchorage in 1990. Since that time, he worked for the NWS at the Glasgow and Seattle Offices as a Forecaster, then at the Glasgow and Missoula NWS Offices as the Science and Operations Officer. In 2008, Gene came back to Alaska as the Science and Operations Officer of the Alaska Aviation Weather Unit. In 2010, he came to Alaska Region Headquarters as a Techniques Development Meteorologist, and became the Regional Scientist in 2012.

Slides: Slides available after the seminar by contacting the presenter(s) directly
Recording: Seminars recorded for later viewing in mp4 format

Accessibility: If NOAA staff would like to request an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter via webcam for an upcoming webinar, please apply through the NOAA Office of Human Capital Services' Sign Language Interpreting Services Program or the Relay Conference Captioning service.Notice: Please note that the Webex service allows audio and other information sent during the session to be recorded, which may be discoverable in a legal matter and will be made publicly available. By joining you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to being recorded, please do not join the session.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic Seminar Series 2021
The series is endorsed by the NOAA Arctic Executive Committee.

Title: Climate-driven changes in abundance, distribution, and composition of the pelagic fish community in the Chukchi Sea

Presenter(s): Robert Levine, PhD Candidate, University of Washington School of Oceanography

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region and NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS) Science Seminar Series.
Seminar Contacts: Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov and Hernan.Garcia@noaa.gov, both coordinators of NOAA's Alaska and the Arctic webinar series and the NOAA science seminar series.

Remote Access: Register here:
https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/jensnielsen/event/registration.html
After registering, you will receive an email with a login link.
Attendees are muted during the webinar and audio is over the computer, so adjust the
volume on your computer speakers or headset.
You may enter via a browser OR the Adobe Connect app.Windows users should use either Google (Chrome), Windows (Edge or Chrome) or Safari (Chrome) if using a Mac. Do not use IE.To enter the webinar via the Adobe Connect app you must download it ahead of time.
1. If you have downloaded and used Adobe Connect recently, you do not need to download
but you can test it here.
2. If you have NOT used Adobe Connect, you must download Adobe connect ahead of time
to use it, and your IT staff may need to do it. The download is here. After downloading Adobe Connect, it is important to TEST your ability to use Adobe Connect, well before the webinar, here.
3. After downloading and testing Adobe Connect, register here:
https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/jensnielsen/event/registration.html
After registering, you will get a confirmation email with a link to the webinar.Attendees are muted during the webinar and audio is over the computer, so adjust the
volume on your computer speakers or headset.

Accessibility: Closed Captioning will be provided

Abstract: Acoustic-trawl (AT) surveys of the Chukchi Sea during summers 2012 and 2013 determined that pelagic fishes were dominated by age-0 Arctic cod (Boreogadus saida), with few adults present in the region. This suggests that either survivorship of age-0 fish is very low or that they emigrate to other areas as they grow. To evaluate the role of the region as a nursery for these age-0 fish, we conducted AT surveys in 2017 and 2019 and repeat acoustic surveys from autonomous surface vehicles in 2018. Throughout this period, bottom-moored echo sounders continuously measured fish abundance and movement at several locations. These observations indicate that the abundance and species composition of midwater fishes on the Chukchi Sea shelf is highly variable over seasonal and interannual time scales. Seasonally, abundance was very low in winter, increased in May, and reached peak abundance in late summer. In all years, the highest abundance in summer was observed in the northern Chukchi. The distribution of age-0 gadids is predominantly driven by transport, and an increase in age-0 pollock abundance in 2017 and 2019 suggests that environmental conditions now enable species from the south to colonize the Chukchi Sea, at least on a seasonal basis.

Bio(s): Robert Levine is a PhD Candidate in the School of Oceanography at the University of Washington. His research uses acoustic methods to investigate the changing pelagic fish community of the Alaska Arctic over large spatial and temporal scales, with a focus on the role of transport in shaping species distributions. His PhD work is being done in collaboration with the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center as part of the North Pacific Research Board's Arctic Integrated Ecosystem Research Program. Previously, Robert worked as a contractor for the Midwater Assessment and Conservation Engineering program at AFSC where he began working with the autonomous acoustic systems he utilizes in his current research.Slides / Recording: Slides and recording will likely be shared with all who register for the webinar.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Discover Spectacular: Celebrating 50 Years of Ocean Conservation and Stewardship

Presenter(s): Claire Fackler, National Education Liaison, NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Seminar contact: Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov, (805) 570-1113

Remote Access: Register for webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2078816266031673101

Abstract: 50 years ago, the U.S. ushered in a new era of ocean conservation by creating the National Marine Sanctuary System. Since then, we've grown into a nationwide network of 15 national marine sanctuaries and two marine national monuments that conserve more than 620,000 square miles of spectacular ocean and Great Lakes waters, an area nearly the size of Alaska. Your national marine sanctuaries and monuments support coastal communities and drive local economies by providing jobs and opportunities for people to discover, recreate, and form life-long connections with these spectacular places. Sanctuaries connect people and communities through science, education, and stewardship. We rely on these networks to inspire community-based solutions that help us understand and protect our nation's most spectacular habitats, marine life, archaeological wonders, and cultural seascapes.Learn more about how we look to the future to continue saving these spectacular places and ensure the National Marine Sanctuary System remains a source of pride and enjoyment for all Americans.
More information on the National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series:
http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series.html

Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find our webinar archives, copies of the presentation slides, and other educational resources at: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Salvaging Solutions to Abandoned and Derelict Vessels: ADV Policies and InfoHub Reflections

Presenter(s): Katie Register, Executive Director of Clean Virginia Waterways and co-founder of Virginia Plastic Pollution Prevention NetworkJefferson Flood, Coastal Planner for Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program

Sponsor(s): NOAA Marine Debris Program
Points of Contact: Sarah Latshaw (Sarah.Latshaw@noaa.gov) and the Salvaging Solutions team (SalvagingSolutions@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://noaaorr.adobeconnect.com/advs/

Accessibility: Closed Captioning will be available.

Abstract: Every fourth Wednesday since February, the webinar has featured experts on a topic related to abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs). The goal of the series was to help communities through sharing perspectives from across the country on common ADV issues and solutions. Our speakers were specialists from federal, state, and local governments, nongovernmental organizations, universities, and industry, and discussed topics about communications, funding, policy, and successes and challenges under blue skies and storm conditions. This month is the final webinar in the series. Our October speakers will focus on discussing a policy white paper developed while establishing a new ADV program in Virginia. In addition, the NOAA Marine Debris Program will provide a brief overview of their ADV InfoHub and look for suggestions to further develop this tool to better serve you.

Recordings: Recordings of previous Salvaging Solutions webinars have been posted on our website. Links to the recordings are available in the "Resources - Links" box or under "Past Salvaging Solutions Webinars" at the bottom of the page.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series 2021 as part of the public-access NOAA Science Seminar Series. The series is endorsed by the NOAA Arctic Executive Committee and sponsored by the NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region.

Title: Long term trends in aerosol chemical and optical properties measured at the Barrow Atmospheric Baseline Observatory northeast of Utqiavik

Presenter(s): Trish Quinn¹, NOAA PMEL; patricia.k.quinn@noaa.gov; Allison Moon²,
Lucia Upchurch^3,1, Derek Coffman¹, Jim Johnson^3,1, Tim Bates^3,1, and Betsy Andrews^4,51NOAA PMEL
²University of Washington, Department of Atmospheric Sciences
³University of Washington, CICOES
⁴Univeristy of Colorado, CIRES
⁵NOAA GML

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI and NOS Seminar Series
Seminar Contacts: Hernan.Garcia@noaa.gov and Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5043028146609925132
Webinar ID: 728-771-387Test your system here before the seminar!: https://support.goto.com/webinar/system-check-organizer

Abstract: Measurements of aerosol chemical composition at the Barrow Atmospheric Baseline Observatory northeast of Utqiavik, Alaska have been conducted since 1997 to assess the impacts of the transport of pollutants from lower latitudes on Arctic atmospheric chemistry and climate. These measurements have been conducted alongside NOAA GML's observations of aerosol optical properties. Here we report on trends in Arctic haze aerosols in terms of composition, optical properties, and transport pathways. Between 1998 and 2013, haze season submicron non-sea salt sulfate and nitrate decreased by 2 and 1% per year, respectively. Supermicron nitrate decreased by 3% per year. Between 1998 and 2020, haze season submicron aerosol light scattering decreased by 1.6% per year and total scattering (particles less than 10 microns in diameter) decreased by 1.1% per year. Aerosol light absorption has also decreased during the haze season. Based on trajectories calculated with HYSPLIT, these decreasing trends appear to be due, at least in part, to a decrease in transport from the European sector to the Arctic. Summertime trends will also be discussed.

Bio(s): Trish Quinn (patricia.k.quinn@noaa.gov) is the Atmospheric Chemistry Group (ACG) Lead at NOAA PMEL. The Atmospheric Chemistry Group has been making shipboard measurements of aerosol chemical, microphysical, optical, and cloud-nucleating properties for over 30 years. The resulting global ocean database can be found at https://saga.pmel.noaa.gov/data/. ACG has also made long-term measurements of aerosol composition at NOAA's northern hemisphere monitoring sites including Barrow. These data can be found at
https://saga.pmel.noaa.gov/data/stations/

Slides: Slides available after the seminar by contacting the presenter(s) directly.
Recording: Seminars recorded for later viewing in mp4 format

Accessibility: If NOAA staff would like to request an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter via webcam for an upcoming webinar, please apply through the NOAA Office of Human Capital Services' Sign Language Interpreting Services Program or the Relay Conference Captioning service.Notice: Please note that the Webex service allows audio and other information sent during the session to be recorded, which may be discoverable in a legal matter and will be made publicly available. By joining you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to being recorded, please do not join the session.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series 2021 as part of the public-access NOAA Science Seminar Series. The series is endorsed by the NOAA Arctic Executive Committee and sponsored by the NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region.

Title: Supporting the Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks (SAON) Roadmap for Arctic Observing & Data Systems and US AON: The RNA CoObs Project

Presenter(s): Hajo Eicken, International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, heicken@alaska.edu and Craig Chythlook, Indigenous Liaison, Food Security Working Group, International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, cchythlo@alaska.edu

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI and NOS Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Hernan.Garcia@noaa.gov and Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5043028146609925132
Webinar ID: 728-771-387
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Abstract: The Research Network Activities for Sustained Coordinated Observations of Arctic Change (RNA CoObs) project seeks to support the Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks (SAON) Roadmap for Arctic Observing & Data Systems (ROADS). Through meetings, collaborations, and partnership with the Arctic Observing Summit (AOS) Food Security Working Group (FSWG) and other partners, the project will step through the elements of ROADS, including the identification of Shared Arctic Variables tied to societal benefits as defined by the FSWG, the capture of requirements for observing activities aimed at SAVs, and the design and adaption of information infrastructure. With a focus on the Pacific Arctic the project is meant to help explore and demonstrate how an internationally coordinated roadmap for Arctic observing can be put into action. A number of NOAA Alaska/Arctic activities are of relevance in this context, including NOAA's leadership in regional ocean observing, the U.S. Arctic Observing Network, and the Distributed Biological Observatory. The food security observing roadmap will guide observing activities in the Pacific Arctic and inform the ROADS process at the pan-Arctic scale. ROADS will then better serve operators, the research community, and decision-makers in their own efforts.

Bio(s): Hajo Eicken is Professor of Geophysics and Director of the International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. His research focuses on sea ice geophysics, Arctic coastal processes, and their importance for human activities and ecosystems. In Alaska he has helped lead efforts to advance collaborative research with Indigenous knowledge holders and to enhance use of scientific data by Arctic communities and government agencies. He worked with a number of colleagues to establish a sea-ice observatory at Utqiavik/Pt. Barrow. Other collaborative efforts include his involvement in helping launch the Arctic Sea Ice Outlook and Sea Ice Prediction Network, co-leadership of the Arctic Observing Summit, and member of the Science Advisory Board for the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA Eastern Region Climate Services Webinar/ Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) Curves for the Chesapeake and Virginia Area

Presenter(s):
Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University,
Art DeGaetano, Director, NOAA's Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University


Sponsor(s):
NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service/National Centers for Environmental Information/Regional Climate Services.

Seminar Contact(s):
Ellen Mecray

Remote Access:
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Abstract:
The webinar will feature a recap of October conditions and Art DeGaetano will speak on the new report produced on Intensity-Duration-Frequency curves and projections for the Chesapeake region and Virginia.

Bio(s): TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Evaluating the Performance of Northeast Groundfish Fisheries Management in a Changing Ocean.

Presenter(s): Mackenzie Mazur and Lisa Kerr, both with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Sponsor(s): U.S. Northeast Climate-Fisheries Seminar Series; coordinator is
Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov

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Bio(s): TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Carbon cycling and storage in tropical and temperate seagrass meadows

Presenter(s): Alyssa Griffin, Ph.D., Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow, University of California, Davis, Bodega Marine Laboratory & Earth and Planetary Sciences Department

Sponsor(s): NWFSC's Monster Seminar Jam series

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov

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NOAA Science Seminar SeriesNOAA in Alaska and the Arctic Seminar Series 2021
The series is endorsed by the NOAA Arctic Executive Committee.

Title: Introducing Seascape Alaska: A Regional Mapping Campaign in Support of the National Strategy for Ocean Mapping, Exploring, and Characterizing the U.S. EEZ

Presenter(s): Meredith Westington, Geographer, NOAA's Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IOCM) Program.

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region and the NOS Science Seminar Series.
Seminar Contacts: Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov and Hernan.Garcia@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register here:
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Abstract: Seascape Alaska is a regional campaign supporting the 2020 National Strategy for Mapping, Exploring, and Characterizing the United States Exclusive Economic Zone (NOMEC). Working toward a common goal to fully map the U.S. waters off Alaska, the campaign is a collaboration among federal, tribal, state, and non-governmental partners with a wide range of interests.

Bio(s): Meredith Westington is a geographer with NOAA's Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping Program. She has worked at NOAA's Office of Coast Survey for over 20 years. Meredith has a bachelor's degree in geology from Virginia Tech and a masters degree in GIS Management from Salisbury University.Slides / Recording: Slides and recording will likely be shared with all who register for the webinar.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Prioritize and Integrate Heat Planning
Part of NOAA's National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) Urban Heat Island Community of Practice Webinar Series

Presenter(s):
Ladd Keith, Assistant Professor in Planning, The University of ArizonaSara Meerow, Assistant Professor, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, Arizona State Kizzy Charles-Guzman, Deputy Director, NYC Mayor's Office

Mark Hartman, Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Phoenix
Jane Gilbert, Interim Chief Heat Officer and Resilience Consultant, Miami-Dade County

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Climate Program Office, National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS)

Seminar Contact(s): Noura Randle, noura.randle@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5384898196534852622

Abstract: While many communities are developing strategies to mitigate and manage heat, these efforts are often siloed, lack coordination, and have unclear evaluation criteria. To better address increasing heat risk, communities must prioritize and integrate heat across their network of plans which includes comprehensive plans, climate action plans, hazard mitigation plans, heat response plans, and emergency management plans. This session will provide examples of innovative cities that have worked to address chronic and acute heat risk across their network of plans, better connecting traditionally siloed disciplines to improve their heat planning efforts..

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NOAA Science Seminar SeriesNOAA in Alaska and the Arctic Seminar Series 2021
The series is endorsed by the NOAA Arctic Executive Committee.

Title: Frequency of extreme temperature events in the Arctic, Alaska, and Northeast America

Presenter(s): Muyin Wang, Research Scientist, NOAA/OAR Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL)When: Thursday, October 28, 2021, 3:30-4:00pm ET

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region and the NOS Science Seminar Series.
Seminar Contacts: Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov and Hernan.Garcia@noaa.gov

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Abstract: With rapidly warming temperatures, diminishing sea ice cover and loss of glacial mass, the Arctic can be viewed as a bellwether of global climate change. While Arctic change has been documented and projected in terms of changes in mean temperature, changes in extreme events have received less attention. Extreme temperature often causes serious impacts on natural and societal systems. In this study we investigate the frequency of extreme daily temperatures, defined as departures of more than 2 standard deviation from the historical mean(1981-2020), and the projected changes of these events in the future assimilated by the phase 6 of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6).Three study areas are of particular interest: the Arctic, the Alaska, and the Eastern North America. The projected changes vary regionally and show a strong dependence on the selected forcing scenario, i.e. Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs). We also examine the correspondence between changes in the mean and changes in the frequency of extreme temperature events.

Bio(s): Dr. Muyin Wang is a research scientist at PMEL and the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies (CICOES), University of Washington. She received her B.S and M.S. degrees from Peking University, China, and PhD. from University of Utah. She worked as a research associate at Dalhousie University in Canada before joining PMEL in 2000.Dr. Wang's research has been focused on climate change in the Arctic and northern mid-to-high latitudes, impact of Arctic change on ecosystem, and physical processes that associated with climate change in middle and high latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. She has done extensive model assessments and tried to provide climate projections with reduced uncertainty by applying observational constraints in model simulated results. She introduced the threshold of ice-free summer Arctic to be 1-million square kilometers in 2009. She published more than 80 journal papers with >9600 citations according to Google Scholar as of Oct. 17, 2021.Slides / Recording: Slides and recording will likely be shared with all who register for the webinar.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Fishing for DNA: how much water to catch and other questions
Part of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Jesse Ausubel, Director, Program for the Human Environment, The Rockefeller University, New York, NY, and
Mark Stoeckle, Senior Research Associate, Program for the Human Environment, The Rockefeller University, New York, NY

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and NOAA's National Ocean Service Science Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Katharine.Egan@noaa.gov, NOAA/OAR Oceans Portfolio 'Omics Coordinator and Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov, NOAA/NOS Science Seminar coordinator.

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Abstract: Measuring quantities of eDNA is fast becoming a preferred method of learning the presence and abundance of fish and other aquatic species. But how much water need one filter and how much DNA need one process to obtain a reasonably complete and reproducible answer? Tests of an eDNA metabarcoding protocol for marine bony fish show more water, more species of fish up to levels tested. Amplifying decreasing amounts of extracted DNA yields progressively fewer species. Species represented by more copies (reads) of their DNA are detected more reproducibly and with less variation than lower-read species. Findings are consistent with Poisson distribution of rarer eDNA. We also vary PCR cycles, sequencing depth, primer concentrations, and primers. Our findings have multiple practical implications, including for survey strategies for both common and rare species, and identify some limits of knowledge and research directions for aquatic eDNA science.

Bio(s): Dr. Mark Stoeckle's research interests include environmental genomics, DNA barcoding, and visual representation of information. Dr. Stoeckle helped organize the early meetings that laid the foundation for DNA barcoding, a standardized method for rapid identification of animal and plant species. His DNA barcoding work with high school students has attracted wide attention including front-page articles in New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal. Since 2017 he has been helping develop environmental DNA as a technology for monitoring marine fish and other sea life. He published the first time-series eDNA study of the lower Hudson River estuary in 2017, and helped organize the first National Conference on Marine eDNA, held at Rockefeller University in 2018. He recently led the largest eDNA-bottom trawl study to date in collaboration with colleagues at Monmouth University and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Dr. Jesse Ausubel directs The Rockefeller University's Program for the Human Environment, which aims to elaborate the technical vision of a large, prosperous society that emits little harmful and spares large amounts of land and sea for nature. Mr. Ausubel initiated and helped lead the Census of Marine Life, Barcode of Life Initiative, and International Quiet Ocean Experiment. In 2000 President Clinton appointed him to the President's Panel on Ocean Exploration. An adjunct scientist of WHOI, he delivered the US Naval Academy's 2015 Michelson Lecture and hosted the 2016 National Ocean Exploration Forum. Mr. Ausubel serves on the Clean Ocean international Expert Group of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and on NOAA's Science Advisory Board.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Prediction at Weeks 3 - 4 and Subseasonal to Seasonal (S2S) Timescales, November 2021: Precipitation Forecasts in the Unified Forecast System (UFS) Through Tropical Nudging and Explainable Machine Learning, and A Machine Learning Framework for Predicting Indian Monsoon Onset

Presenter(s): Dr. Eric Maloney, Colorado State University, and Dr. Nachiketa Acharya, Pennsylvania State University

Sponsor(s): NOAA OAR Weather Program Office S2S Program and NOAA NWS Office of Science and Technology Integration Modeling Program DivisionSeminar Contacts: Karen Keith, karen.keith@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5514526215193198861

Abstract: This monthly webinar series was created to share ongoing work within NWS and OAR at the Weeks 3-4 and S2S timescales. We would like to foster a relaxed, informal dialogue among forecasters, modelers and researchers. This month, Dr. Eric Maloney will speak about "Improving S2S Precipitation Forecasts in UFS Through Tropical Nudging and Explainable Machine Learning." Dr. Nachiketa Acharya will speak about "Predicting Indian Monsoon onset in S2S scale: A Machine Learning Framework."

Slides / Recordings / Other Materials: Available on the Weeks 3-4/S2S Webinar Series website: https://vlab.noaa.gov/web/weeks-3-4-s2s-webinar-series

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Moving to impact based forecasts: Tools for heat and wind hazards

Presenter(s): Joanne Robbins, Science Manager - UK Met Office

Sponsor(s): ECCC & NOAA

Seminar Contact(s): Kimberly McMahon, kimberly.mcmahon@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3573001990687176715

Abstract: An active area of research in the Met Office Weather Impacts Team is the development of tools (or applications) that can support operational meteorologists. The team has a particular focus on supporting the issuance of impact based warnings. Using some examples of our recent heat and wind research, this presentation will highlight some of the approaches we are trialling to improve the assessment and communication of future potential risks associated with forecast hazards. The talk will also highlight some of the on-going challenges around impact-based evaluation and developing a robust baseline for risk forecasting, and outline some of the approaches we're testing to address these challenges.

Bio(s): Joanne manages the Weather Impacts Team at the Met Office and has 13 years' experience working on risk and impact modelling for improved forecasting and warning of hydro-meteorological hazards. Her research is focused on 3 themes: developing impact models for hydrometeorological hazards and investigating methods to integrate metrological data with vulnerability and exposure datasets; impact-based evaluation using novel, non-standard observations (e.g. using social sensing methods); landslide forecasting and warning. She is currently leading the Risk-based forecasting and High-Impact weather/Seasonal events' work package of the Weather and Climate Science for Service Partnership India (WCSSP India). Joanne is an active member of several working groups, including the Subseasonal to Seasonal Prediction Project, where she leads the S2S Real Time Pilot Initiative, the HiWeather Project, the UK's Natural Hazards Partnership (NHP) and the international network LandAware.

Recording: A recording will be made available on the NWS YouTube Channel.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Spatial variability in West Coast groundfish reproduction

Presenter(s): Melissa Head

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Groundfish Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Liz.Dawson@noaa.gov and Mark.Zimmermann@noaa.gov (NOAANMFS AFSC RACEGAP)

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series 2021 as part of the public-access NOAA Science Seminar Series. The series is endorsed by the NOAA Arctic Executive Committee and sponsored by the NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region.

Title: Arctic larval fish community changes in relation to recent trends in warming and advection

Presenter(s): Kelia Axler, NOAA NMFS AFSC; kelia.axler@noaa.govCo-authors: Esther Goldstein,Jens Nielsen, Alison Deary, Janet Duffy-Anderson; NOAA NMFS AFSC

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI and NOS Seminar Series
Seminar Contacts: Hernan.Garcia@noaa.gov and Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov

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Abstract: The Pacific Arctic is rapidly changing due to ocean warming, sea ice loss, and increased advection via the Bering Strait. These physical changes have been linked to climate-mediated range shifts of juvenile and adult subarctic and Arctic fish populations, though less is known about how the earliest life stages (larvae) will respond. In this study, we analyzed time series(2010-2019) data of larval fish distributions sampled in the late summer relative to ocean conditions in the northern Bering (NBS) and Chukchi Sea region (>60N). Multivariate analyses revealed the presence of 3 distinct multi-species assemblages across all years: 1) a warmer-water (7.4C), lower latitude assemblage dominated by yellowfin sole (Limanda aspera); 2) a colder-water (<4.6C), higher latitude assemblage dominated by Arctic cod (Boreogadussaida), Bering flounder (Hippoglossoidesrobustus), and other common Arctic species; and 3) a mixed assemblage(4.6x<7.4C) comprised of the dominant species from the other two assemblages. Partial least squares models found that the areal coverage of the warmer-water assemblage expanded further into the Chukchi Sea in years with higher NBS sea surface temperature (SST), strong Bering Strait northward advection, and increased southerly winds, while the colder-water assemblage retracted its areal coverage in those years. Conversely, the colder-water assemblage expanded in years with lower Chukchi Sea SST and greater sea ice area and extent. Additionally, we observed a general northward latitudinal shift of all three assemblages in recent warm years (2018-2019) characterized by strong northward winds and advection. The patterns observed over the past decade in the NBS-Chukchi Sea region document how quickly larval fish communities track environmental change and provide further evidence of climate warming contributing to a borealization of the Arctic fish community.

Bio(s): Kelia Axler is a research fisheries biologist at the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center where she studies climate-mediated shifts in distribution, community structure, and ecology of larval and juvenile Northeast Pacific and Arctic fishes.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series 2021 as part of the public-access NOAA Science Seminar Series. The series is endorsed by the NOAA Arctic Executive Committee and sponsored by the NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region.

Title: Developing and Assessing Storminess Indices for Monitoring and Predicting Subseasonal Variations in Storminess near Alaska

Presenter(s): Edmund Chang, Stony Brook University, kar.chang@stonybrook.edu; Wanqiu Wang, NOAA/CPC, wanqiu.wang@noaa.gov; Di Chen, Stony Brook University, di.chen.1@stonybrook.edu; Yutong Pan, NOAA/CPC, yutong.pan@noaa.gov

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI and NOS Seminar Series
Seminar Contacts: Hernan.Garcia@noaa.gov and Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov

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Abstract: Extratropical cyclones give rise to most of the high impact weather near Alaska, including heavy precipitation and strong winds. Thus it is important for many stakeholders to be warned of approaching periods of increased or decreased potential of storm activities. While individual cyclone tracks can be predicted out to about a week or so, from week 2 on, statistics summarizing cyclone activity, or storminess, are more useful. Storminess can be defined based on Lagrangian cyclone tracking or by Eulerian variance statistics. The outlook includes a combination of both methods. Lagrangian cyclone tracks provide information about where cyclones pass through and are more intuitive to users, while Eulerian variance statistics are expected to be more predictable and have been shown to be highly correlated with cyclone related weather. The outlook uses 6-hrly sub-seasonal forecasts from GEFSv12 and CFSv2. Hindcasts and operational forecasts from 1999-2016 have been used to assess the prediction skill. Our results show that the combined ensemble has higher skill than either individual ensemble. The combined ensemble shows good skill in predicting cyclone amplitude and frequency for week 2, and some skill in predicting these metrics for weeks 3-4. Models also show some skill in predicting the statistics of deep cyclones for week 2. For both week 2 and weeks 3-4, the prediction skills for an Eulerian sea level pressure variance storminess metric is significantly higher than those for Lagrangian track statistics. We expect that the skills for real time forecasts should be higher than those in the hindcasts since the operational ensembles are much larger than the hindcast ensembles. A publicly accessible web page will be developed to display the subseasonal predictions in real time. The web page will also contain information on climatology and forecast verification to enable users to make more informed use of the outlook.

Bio(s): http://www.msrc.sunysb.edu/~chang/personal/Vita_brief.htm

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Blue-Green Biological Sensing in the Marine Environment: Mechanisms, Regulation, and Evolution.

Presenter(s): David Kehoe, PhD, Indiana University

Sponsor(s): NOAA Ocean Color Coordinating Group (NOCCG)

Seminar Contact(s): Merrie.Neely@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://www.gotomeet.me/MerrieNeely/noccg-seminar---kehoe-iu
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Abstract: The marine phytoplankton Synechococcus thrives in various light niches in part due to its varied photosynthetic light harvesting pigments. Synechococcus cells use a form of color vision that maximally senses blue and green light to control a process called Type 4 chromatic acclimation (CA4). Cells use the process of CA4 to tune the ratio of two chromophores, green-light absorbing phycoerythrobilin (PEB) and blue-light absorbing phycourobilin (PUB), in their light harvesting complexes or phycobilisomes. We are using molecular tools to study how Synechococcus cells adjust their PEB to PUB ratio within the phycobilisomes in response to changes in the ratio of blue to green light during CA4 and how this system is regulated. We are also investigating the prevalence of CA4 in the marine environment, its ecological role, and its evolution.

Speaker

Bio(s): Dr. Kehoe has earned post-baccalaureate degrees from the University of Washington and his PhD from UCLA, and he performed a post-doctoral study with Stanford University/Carnegie. He joined University of Indiana in 1998 rising to the rank of full professor in 2008. In 2018 he was elected a Fellow at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, in 2017 a Research Fellow with the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy, in 2015 a Fellow in the American Academy of Microbiology and the American Society for Microbiology; and in 2010 he became the HHMI/U.S. National Academies Education Fellow in the Life Sciences 2007-2008.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
NOAA in Alaska and the Arctic seminar series 2021 as part of the public-access NOAA Science Seminar Series. The series is endorsed by the NOAA Arctic Executive Committee and sponsored by the NOAA NCEI Regional Climate Services Director, Alaska Region.

Title: Improving Climate Prediction Center (CPC) Experimental S2S Sea Ice Predictions with a UFS-based System

Presenter(s): Wanqiu Wang; Wanqiu.Wang@noaa.gov; Wanqiu Wang, Yanyun Liu, Jieshun Zhu, Weiyu Yang, Aun Kumar, and David DeWitt (NOAA NWS Climate Prediction Center)

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI and NOS Seminar Series
Seminar Contacts: Hernan.Garcia@noaa.gov and Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4926113776693821452
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Abstract: Sea ice predictions at subseasonal to seasonal (S2S) time scales have become important products for stakeholders. For example, the NWS Alaska Region requires sea-ice forecasts for the next few weeks to seasons. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has been providing sea ice predictions for week-2 to 9-month target periods based on an experimental sea ice prediction system (CFSm5) consisting of the Climate Forecast System (CFS) atmospheric component and the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory Modular Ocean Model version 5 (MOM5). Sea ice in CFSm5 is initialized from a MOM5-based CPC sea ice initialization system (CSIS). Sea ice forecasts from CFSm5 are significantly better than that from the operational CFS. The NWS Alaska Region uses these CPC sea ice predictions to provide guidance to the DOI, USCG and other partners. CPC's sea ice predictions are also regularly used by Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP) in Alaska Region Climate Outlooks. The recent successful development and improvement of the coupled Unified Forecast System (UFS) by the Dynamics and Coupled Modeling Group of the Environmental Modeling Center (EMC) provided an opportunity for CPC to upgrade the CFSm5 to a UFS-based model for the S2S sea ice predictions. In this talk, we report our progress in the use of UFS in sea ice predictions. The final goal is to provide improved real-time week-3/4 and seasonal sea ice outlooks. We will present two major efforts with the UFS: (1) Experiments to adjust cloud parameterizations to reduce model errors in sea surface temperature and sea ice coverage and (2) An evaluation of sea ice predictions based on hindcasts completed with the UFS and comparisons with operational CFS, CFSm5, and observations. The potential of using a multi-model ensemble based on UFS, CFS, and CFSm5 will also be discussed.

Bio(s): Dr. Wanqiu Wang's principal interests are improving predictions of climate anomalies in the earth atmosphere-ocean-ice-land system at subseasonal to seasonal (S2S) time scales, and diagnosing predictability of S2S climate variability and understanding of systematic biases in coupled atmosphere-ocean dynamic forecast models. Dr. Wang received a PhD. degree in atmospheric sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1996. From 1997-2004, Dr. Wang worked at the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) environmental modeling center (EMC). Dr. Wang joined the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) in May 2004. The focus of his work is understanding predictability and improving predictions of Tropical intraseasonal and interannual variability, and Arctic sea ice. Dr. Wang has been serving as the chief of the CPC Operational Monitoring Branch of CPC since August 2019.

Slides: Slides available after the seminar by contacting the presenter(s) directly
Recording: Seminars recorded for later viewing in mp4 format

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Title: Insights into humpback whale use of entire ocean basins gained through two large, international studies

Presenter(s): David Mattila, Secretariat to the International Whaling Commission and Center for Coastal Studies

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Seminar contact: Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov, (805) 570-1113

Remote Access: Register for webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2431017328379638795

Abstract: Long-term studies of humpback whales in two key habitats within the United States EEZ, were essential to the establishment of two National Marine Sanctuaries (Stellwagen Banks and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuaries). These studies also provided the foundation and inspiration for two unprecedented, ocean-basin studies of humpback whales in the North Atlantic Ocean (YONAH project) and the North Pacific Ocean (SPLASH project). The results of the two projects have provided new insights into the complex lives of humpback whales and their use of entire ocean basins. In addition, the two areas have become focal points for understanding how humans impact whales throughout all oceans, and have stimulated actions to reduce those impacts. This discussion will focus on the similarities and differences in humpback whales in the Hawaii and the Atlantic. More information on the National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series:
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Title: Using modern and traditional aquaculture technology as a tool in restoration aquaculture within coastal communities of the Pacific Basin, Fishponds, Clam Gardens and Kelp Lines

Presenter(s): Mark Tagal & Ikaika Rogerson, Aquaculturist IBSS Corp/Waimanalo Limu Hui

Sponsor(s): NWFSC's Monster Seminar Jam series

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov

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Abstract: TBD

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Title: Adapting to Climate with NOAA RISA in the Carolinas and Alaska

Presenter(s):
Kathie Dello, Director, Carolinas Collaborative on Climate, Health, and Equity;
Sarah Trainor, Director, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy

Sponsor(s): OAR Climate Program Office's Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) Program


Seminar Contact(s): Sean Bath, sean.bath@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Remote via GoToWebinar. You must register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/89661193580860427


Accessibility: A transcript will be generated in the recording. If additional accommodations needed, please contact Sean Bath at sean.bath@noaa.gov

Abstract: The NOAA Climate Program Office's Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) program invests in research and engagement that expands regional capacity to adapt to climate change in the U.S. RISA's regional teams build sustained relationships between decision makers and researchers that support collaborative and equitable adaptation to climate risks. In Fiscal Year 2021, the RISA program launched 9 new 5-year RISA teams. This webinar series is a venue to introduce each team, discuss major themes and partners, and preview the projects that will advance climate knowledge and adaptation capacity in their regions.RISA's Carolinas region includes North Carolina (NC) and South Carolina (SC). The RISA team, Carolinas Collaborative on Climate, Health, and Equity (C3HE), is based at NC State University, the NC State Climate Office, UNC Chapel Hill, Furman University, NC Central University, NC Sea Grant, SC State University, and the NC Museum of Life and Science. C3HE will build upon years of regional work on climate science, tools and assessments to move into a new phase that centers Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) principles at the forefront of NOAA-funded climate research and to deliver climate futures to more communities than have been previously served. They will apply a bottom-up participatory action approach to develop a transferable model for end-to-end co-production of actionable and equitable climate resilience solutions in at-risk communities in the Carolinas. The team's aims include: Aim 0. Demonstrate our commitment to address the climate reality in a just and equitable way, while ensuring the inclusivity and diversity of all voices are represented in every aspect of our work in the Carolinas; Aim 1. Build and enhance local partnerships in underserved communities across the Carolinas to identify, test, and refine equitable solutions for climate resilience; Aim 2. Understand and predict how co-occurring and consecutive hazards interact with exposure and vulnerability to shape climate risk; Aim 3. Identify and connect the complex linkages between structures of power, intersecting social positions, and climate-health inequities in vulnerable communities; and Aim 4. Design and implement community-sciences programs to track physical and social science metrics and build community-level climate resiliency literacy. Learn more at https://climate.ncsu.edu/c3he/RISA's Alaska region includes all parts of the vast state of Alaska. The RISA team, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP), is based at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.ACCAP's portfolio of interwoven research and engagement in Alaska will support the underlying vision of building healthy and thriving Alaskan communities. Core themes include extreme events and impacts and capacity building in support of Tribal resilience. In the extreme events work, the team will use an integrated scientific approach that brings together social science, climate science, and local expertise to: a) document socio-economic impacts of extreme climate and weather events in Alaska; b) engage practitioners to determine and meet information needs; and c) analyze historical and projected changes in extreme event occurrences to inform policy and decision-making. The work will support Tribal resilience by: a) bridging community-level climate adaptation planning and implementation with workforce and economic development; b) investigating and supporting boundary spanning and knowledge co-production between Alaska Native communities and climate and related researchers; c) innovating evaluation methodology and elevating Indigenous evaluation of climate-related knowledge co-production and climate adaptation. Hallmarks of new outreach and engagement activities in this project include assessment products that encompass societal impacts and adaptation, training for students and postdoctoral fellows, online course development, and enhanced convening activities with a focus on serving the needs of policy-makers, Alaska Native Peoples, tribes, and organizations throughout the state. This team includes a sustained assessment specialist and small-grant competition, which like the core portfolio, aims to fulfill ACCAP's vision of thriving Alaskan communities, economies, and ecosystems. Learn more at https://uaf-accap.org/

Bio(s): Kathie Dello is the co-lead PI of the newly-formed Carolinas NOAA RISA, the Carolinas Collaborative for Climate, Health, and Equity (C3HE). She also serves as the Director of the State Climate Office of North Carolina and the State Climatologist of North Carolina, located at NC State University. Kathie is the first woman to serve in the State Climatologist role in the office's 46-year history. Kathie leads one of the most robust and well-resourced state climate offices in the country, which serves a deep bench of stakeholders across various sectors in North Carolina through research and extension. She is an author on the Southeast chapter of the 5th National Climate Assessment, and has participated in many state-level assessment and adaptation efforts in Oregon and North Carolina. She was an author on the 2020 North Carolina Climate Science Report, and served as a technical advisor to the 2020 North Carolina Risk and Resilience Plan. Prior to her time at NC State, she served as the Associate Director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute at Oregon State University. She has a PhD in Environmental Sciences from Oregon State University. In her spare time, Kathie likes to ride her bike and explore the Carolinas from the mountains to the beach.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Crab reproduction and management implications in the eastern Bering Sea

Presenter(s): Laura Slater, University of Alaska Fairbanks, CFOS

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Groundfish Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Liz.Dawson@noaa.gov and Mark.Zimmermann@noaa.gov (NOAANMFS AFSC RACEGAP)

Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mc81d763fdf4f4a8999be883c6d0d1e65Webex meeting number: 199766 3805 Meeting Password: groundfishOr by phone: 1(415) 527-5035 Access code:199766 3805

Abstract: coming soon

Bio(s): coming soon

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Monitoring Ocean Acidification in Alaska's Marine Ecosystems

Presenter(s): Natalie Monacci, MSc, University of Alaska Fairbanks, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, Ocean Acidification Research Center

Sponsor(s): This seminar is part of NOAA's EcoFOCI bi-annual seminar series focused on the ecosystems of the North Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea and U.S. Arctic to improve understanding of ecosystem dynamics and applications of that understanding to the management of living marine resources. Since Oct 21, 1986, the seminar has provided an opportunity for research scientists and practitioners to meet, present, develop their ideas and provoke conversations on subjects pertaining to fisheries-oceanography or regional issues in Alaska's marine ecosystems, including the US Arctic. Visit the EcoFOCI webpage for more information, http://www.ecofoci.noaa.gov/.

Seminar Contact(s): EcoFOCI Research Coordinator Heather Tabisola (heather.tabisola@noaa.gov) and EcoFOCI Post Doctoral Researcher Jens Nielsen (jens.nielsen@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/891851101
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Access Code: 891-851-101

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Abstract: Ocean Acidification (OA) is an important manifestation of global climate change, a result of anthropogenically increased carbon dioxide in the oceans. OA has the potential to negatively affect Alaska's Blue Economy by changing ocean chemistry, which could have impacts on culturally and commercially important species. Research conducted by the Ocean Acidification Research Center (OARC) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) scales the intensity, duration, and extent of OA events around the state. Projects in the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea, Chukchi Sea, and Beaufort Sea will be presented and include observations from long-term autonomous monitoring, repeat hydrographic projects, and modelling efforts. The 10-year collaboration between the UAF's OARC and NOAA's EcoFOCI to outfit the Bering Sea biophysical mooring site 2 (M2) will be highlighted. The OARC outfits NOAA's surface mooring at M2, affectionately known as Peggy, with instrumentation to monitor carbonate system variables. As a result, Peggy, in addition to NOAA's core biophysical observations, is part of a worldwide network to gather long-term data on carbon dioxide in the ocean and how OA is progressing in different regions.

Bio(s): Natalie Monacci is the Deputy Director of the Ocean Acidification Research Center (OARC) at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks where she has been managing all OARC activities since 2010

Slides / Recordings / Other Materials: Presentation slides may be requested directly from the speaker at nmonacci@alaska.edu. This presentation may be recorded and if so, available on the NOAA PMEL YouTube Channel.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Every Calf Counts: Hawaii's humpback whale mother and calf pairs in a time ofchanging climate

Presenter(s): Dr. Rachel Cartwright, Lead Researcher, Keiki Kohola Project

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Seminar contact: Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov, (805) 570-1113

Remote Access: Register for webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4744828498290918927

Abstract: Each winter, humpback whales from across the North Pacific head to Hawaiian waters to breed and raise their young. Within the islands, the nearshore waters along the western shoreline of Maui, Hawai'i are a favored nursery region for mothers and their young calves. Over the past twenty years"the Keiki Kohola Project"a small, grassroots research organization based on Maui, has been working to provide information to help ensure the well-being of mothers and calf pairs during this critical nursery period.Between 2015 and 2017, dramatic increases in water temperatures in the North Pacific severely impacted the region's marine ecosystem. These impacts included the food supplies on which Maui's humpback whales depend. Join Dr. Rachel Cartwright to learn how Maui's mothers and their calves weathered these lean years. We provide up-to-date information on their current status, and finally we focus on how humpback whale mother and calf pairs.More information on the National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series:
http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series.html

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: What happens after Phragmites is treated with herbicide " a view over 5 years.
Part of the NOAA webinar series - Rethinking the Common Reed Grass - Phragmites
Note: Dr. Whigham will present the following (second 20-minute) talk right after this one:
If you remove Phragmites, does planting native clonal species enhance restoration?

Presenter(s): Dennis Whigham, PhD, Senior Botanist, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and Founding Director, North American Orchid Conservation CenterCo-Authors:
- Karin Kettenring, Professor of Wetland Ecology, Utah State University
- Christine Rohol, Post-doctoral Fellow, University of Florida
- Eric Hazelton, Ph.D., Independent Ecologist

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

Seminar Contacts: Tracy Gill (NOAA/NOS science seminar coordinator) and Judith Weis
(Professor Emerita, Rutgers)

Remote Access: Register here:
https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/phrag_whigham/event/registration.html
After registering, you will receive an email with a login link.You may enter via a browser or the Adobe Connect app. users should use either Google (Chrome), Windows (Edge or Chrome) or Safari (Chrome) if using a Mac. Do not use IE.Attendees are muted during the webinar and audio is over the computer, so adjust the volume on your computer speakers or headset.
If you want to enter via the Adobe Connect app you must download it ahead of time.
1. If you have downloaded and used Adobe Connect recently, you do not need to download but you can test it here.
2. If you have NOT used Adobe Connect, you must download Adobe connect ahead of time to use it, and your IT staff may need to do it. The download is here. After downloading Adobe Connect, it is important to TEST your ability to use Adobe Connect, well before the webinar, here.
3. After downloading and testing Adobe Connect, register here:
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After registering, you will get a confirmation email with a link to the webinar.

Accessibility: Closed Captioning will be provided.

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): The ecology of plants has been Dennis Whigham's primary interest and his research has resulted in journeys through forests, fields and wetlands around the world. Explorations have led to studies of woodland herbs " including orchids, vines, wetland species, invasive species and studies of forests in the tropics, temperate and boreal zones. In recent years, studies of interactions between orchids and fungi have resulted in new and exciting directions. Whigham's current research projects focus on the role of wetlands associated with juvenile salmon habitat in Alaska headwater streams; the rarest terrestrial orchid in eastern North America; and an invasive wetland species that is rapidly expanding across the country. His current passion is to establish the North American Orchid Conservation Center (NAOCC), an initiative of the Smithsonian and the United States Botanic Garden. NAOCC's mission is to secure the genetic diversity of native orchids for future generations. The NAOCC model for orchid conservation is based on public-private collaborations and there are currently more than fifty collaborating organization distributed across the continent from Florida to Alaska. Whigham obtained an undergraduate degree from Wabash College and a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina. He joined the Smithsonian in 1977. Whigham and his collaborators have published more than 250 articles in journals and he has co-edited 10 books.

Slides / Recordings / Other Materials: Slides may be shared and the recording will be shared, after the webinar with all who register, and with anyone who requests them from the seminar contacts.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Adapting to Climate with NOAA RISA in the Great Lakes, South Central, and Pacific Northwest


Presenter(s):
Maria Carmen Lemos, Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessments GLISA;
Rachel Riley, Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program SCIPP
Amy Snover, Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative NCRC

Sponsor(s): OAR Climate Program Office's Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) Program


Seminar Contact(s): Sean Bath, sean.bath@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Remote via GoToWebinar. You must register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/836951967979650064


Accessibility: A transcript will be generated in the recording. If additional accommodations needed, please contact Sean Bath at sean.bath@noaa.gov

Abstract: The NOAA Climate Program Office's Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) program invests in research and engagement that expands regional capacity to adapt to climate change in the U.S. RISA's regional teams build sustained relationships between decision makers and researchers that support collaborative and equitable adaptation to climate risks. In Fiscal Year 2021, the RISA program launched 9 new 5-year RISA teams. This webinar series is a venue to introduce each team, discuss major themes and partners, and preview the projects that will advance climate knowledge and adaptation capacity in their regions.RISA's Great Lakes region serves the Great Lakes basin, including parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Ontario. The RISA team, Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessments (GLISA), is based at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, College of the Menominee Nation, and University of Wisconsin-Madison.RISA's South Central region includes the states of Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas. The RISA team, Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program (SCIPP), is based at the University of Oklahoma, Louisiana State University, Texas A&M University, and Texas Sea Grant. RISA's Pacific Northwest region includes the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and parts of Montana. The RISA team, Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative (NCRC), is based at the University of Washington, Portland State University, Washington Sea Grant, Front and Centered, American Farmland Trust, and the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians.

Bio(s): TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: If you remove Phragmites, does planting native clonal species enhance restoration?
Part of the NOAA webinar series - Rethinking the Common Reed Grass - Phragmites
Note: Dr. Whigham will present this 30-minute NOAA seminar talk directly after this one:
What happens after Phragmites is treated with herbicide " a view over 5 years.

Presenter(s): Dennis Whigham, PhD, Senior Botanist, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and Founding Director, North American Orchid Conservation CenterCo-Authors:
- Sylvia Jacobson, MS Student, University of Maryland
- Andy Baldwin, Professor, University of Maryland
- Melissa McCormick, Ecologist, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
- Eric Buehl, Regional Watershed Restoration Specialist, University of Maryland Sea Grant
Extension Program
- Karin Kettenring, Professor of Wetland Ecology, Utah State University

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

Seminar Contacts: Tracy Gill (NOAA/NOS science seminar coordinator) and Judith Weis
(Professor Emerita, Rutgers)

Remote Access: Register here:
https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/phrag_whigham/event/registration.html
After registering, you will receive an email with a login link.You may enter via a browser or the Adobe Connect app. users should use either Google (Chrome), Windows (Edge or Chrome) or Safari (Chrome) if using a Mac. Do not use IE.Attendees are muted during the webinar and audio is over the computer, so adjust the volume on your computer speakers or headset.
If you want to enter via the Adobe Connect app you must download it ahead of time.
1. If you have downloaded and used Adobe Connect recently, you do not need to download but you can test it here.
2. If you have NOT used Adobe Connect, you must download Adobe connect ahead of time to use it, and your IT staff may need to do it. The download is here. After downloading Adobe Connect, it is important to TEST your ability to use Adobe Connect, well before the webinar, here.
3. After downloading and testing Adobe Connect, register here:
https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/phrag_whigham/event/registration.html
After registering, you will get a confirmation email with a link to the webinar.

Accessibility: Closed Captioning will be provided.

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): The ecology of plants has been Dennis Whigham's primary interest and his research has resulted in journeys through forests, fields and wetlands around the world. Explorations have led to studies of woodland herbs " including orchids, vines, wetland species, invasive species and studies of forests in the tropics, temperate and boreal zones. In recent years, studies of interactions between orchids and fungi have resulted in new and exciting directions. Whigham's current research projects focus on the role of wetlands associated with juvenile salmon habitat in Alaska headwater streams; the rarest terrestrial orchid in eastern North America; and an invasive wetland species that is rapidly expanding across the country. His current passion is to establish the North American Orchid Conservation Center (NAOCC), an initiative of the Smithsonian and the United States Botanic Garden. NAOCC's mission is to secure the genetic diversity of native orchids for future generations. The NAOCC model for orchid conservation is based on public-private collaborations and there are currently more than fifty collaborating organization distributed across the continent from Florida to Alaska. Whigham obtained an undergraduate degree from Wabash College and a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina. He joined the Smithsonian in 1977. Whigham and his collaborators have published more than 250 articles in journals and he has co-edited 10 books.

Slides / Recordings / Other Materials: Slides may be shared and the recording will be shared, after the webinar with all who register, and with anyone who requests them from the seminar contacts.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: From the Bottom of the Ocean to the Surface of the Sun: Working Across NOAA to Steward the Diversity of NOAA's Environmental Data
Part of the get to know NCEI seminar series

Presenter(s): Monica Youngman, Data Stewardship Division Chief, National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), NOAA NESDIS; monica.youngman@noaa.gov


Sponsor(s): NOAA NESDIS National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

Seminar Contacts: fred.burnett@noaa.gov, jake.crouch@noaa.gov, hernan.garcia@noaa.gov


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Abstract: Ever have trouble finding data? Understanding how to use it? Have challenges combining it with other data? Then you understand why stewarding NOAA's environmental data to ensure it is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable is critical to providing the highest value from NOAA's investment in Earth observations. NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Data (NCEI) works with partners across NOAA and beyond to ensure that NOAA's data are broadly available, independently understandable, and reusable for future generations, supporting NOAA's mission of science, stewardship, and service. Join this seminar to learn more about why this work is important and the challenges, how NCEI partners across the organization to meet these goals, and the foundational stewardship services NCEI offers.


Bio(s): Monica Youngman is the Chief of the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) Data Stewardship Division providing archive and access services for NOAA's environmental data. In this role she focuses on making NOAA's data findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable by building relationships with stakeholders to understand needs, improving the data archiving and access processes, and expanding use of Cloud technology. Prior to joining NCEI in 2018, Monica worked for NOAA's National Geodetic Survey in a number of positions, most recently leading the multi-million dollar Gravity Program that includes the Gravity for the Redefinition of the American Vertical Datum (GRAV-D) project. She has a Masters of Environmental Management from Duke University as well as bachelors degrees in political science and physics from Iowa State University.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Adapting to Climate with NOAA RISA in the Pacific Islands, Mid-Atlantic, and Urban Northeast


Presenter(s):

Victoria Keener, Co-Lead Investigator, Pacific RISA
Laura Brewington, Co-Lead Investigator, Pacific RISA
Debra Knopman, Senior Principal Researcher, Mid-Atlantic RISA
Krista Romita Grocholski, Program Manager, Mid-Atlantic RISA
Radley Horton, Lead Principal Investigator, Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast (CCRUN)
Dan Bader, Program Manager, Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast (CCRUN)

Sponsor(s): OAR Climate Program Office's Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) Program


Seminar Contact(s): Sean Bath, sean.bath@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Remote via GoToWebinar. You must register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4547948847348338960


Accessibility: A transcript will be generated in the recording. If additional accommodations needed, please contact Sean Bath at sean.bath@noaa.gov

Abstract: The NOAA Climate Program Office's Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) program invests in research and engagement that expands regional capacity to adapt to climate change in the U.S. RISA's regional teams build sustained relationships between decision makers and researchers that support collaborative and equitable adaptation to climate risks. In Fiscal Year 2021, the RISA program launched 9 new 5-year RISA teams. This webinar series is a venue to introduce each team, discuss major themes and partners, and preview the projects that will advance climate knowledge and adaptation capacity in their regions.RISA's Pacific Islands region includes Hawai'i, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. The RISA team, Pacific RISA, is based at the Arizona State University Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation, East-West Center, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, NOAA/NCEI's Center for Weather and Climate (CWC), and the NOAA Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR). RISA's Mid-Atlantic region includes Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and parts of West Virginia. The RISA team, Mid-Atlantic RISA (MARISA), is based at the RAND Corporation, Pennsylvania State University, Johns Hopkins University, Cornell University, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Morgan State University, and Carnegie Mellon University. RISA's Urban Northeast region serves the urban corridor from Philadelphia to New York City to Boston, which includes New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and some counties of Pennsylvania, New York, New Hampshire, and Maine. The RISA team, Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast (CCRUN), is based at Columbia University, Boston University, Rutgers University, Drexel University, Stevens Institute of Technology, and City University of New York - Hunter College.RISA's Great Lakes region serves the Great Lakes basin, including parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Ontario. The RISA team, Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessments (GLISA), is based at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, College of the Menominee Nation, and University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Bio(s): TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Part of the NOAA 'Omics Seminar Series

Title: Connecting microbes, phytoplankton, and oceanography in the California Current with eDNA and metagenomes

Presenter(s): Dr. Nastassia Patin, Postdoctoral Research, NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS), University of Miami, Miami, FL, Stationed at Southwest Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, La Jolla, CA

Sponsor(s): NOAA OAR Omics and NOAA National Ocean Service Science Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Katharine.Egan@noaa.gov, NOAA/OAR 'Omics Coordinator and Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov, NOAA/NOS Science Seminar Coordinator

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Abstract: The California Current is a highly productive ecosystem with several ecologically and economically valuable fisheries. Local oceanographic phenomena like upwelling and basin-scale environmental perturbations like El Nio/La Nia cycles can impact all levels of the food web; however, the propagation of these effects through trophic levels is largely unknown due to a poor understanding of linkages between microbes, plankton, and metazoans. Here, we present data from a multi-year time series of microbial metagenomes, metabarcoding, and ocean chemistry to show how microbiomes correlate with phytoplankton and metazoan community dynamics. We used metagenome-assembled genomes and gene functions to characterize microbial communities and connect them to higher trophic level community composition. Using supervised machine learning methods, we found season- and depth-dependent microbiomes can predict distinct phytoplankton regimes, particularly diatom vs dinoflagellate dominated surface waters. We also found strong correlations between microbes and coccolithophore (E. huxleyi) abundances. This connectivity is driven by microdiverse heterotrophic microbial lineages including SAR324 and Nitrosopumilus. These combined omics approaches provide a holistic overview of marine ecosystems and may improve biological oceanographic modeling of environmental perturbations in the future.

Bio(s): Nastassia Patin got her Ph.D. at Scripps Institution of Oceanography where she studied the chemical ecology of marine sediment bacteria and their bioactive compounds. She then did a postdoc with Frank Stewart and Kostas Konstantinidis at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, where she worked in a variety of marine systems to understand the role of the microbiome in ecosystem health and function. She focused on applying metagenomic and bioinformatic tools to recover high-quality genomes of uncultured marine microbes and link them to biotic and abiotic processes. In 2020,, she joined AOML where she currently works with Kelly Goodwin to leverage eDNA sequence data from the California Current to understand linkages among microbes, plankton, and metazoans while advancing Omics efforts more broadly at NOAA. In her free time Nastassia enjoys surfing, biking, cooking, and hanging out with her two cats.

Accessibility: Closed Captioning will be provided.
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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Using IMPLAN to Create Regional Input-Output models for Recreational and Commercial fisheries

Presenter(s): Sabrina Lovell, Economist, Office of Science and Technology, NMFS and Scott Steinback, Economist, Northeast Fisheries Science Center, NMFS

Sponsor(s): NOAA Central Library and Performance, Risks, and Social Science Office (PRSSO)Seminar Contacts: Jennifer Zhuang (jennifer.zhuang@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8270588455119407886

Abstract: Understanding and estimating the economic impacts of policies related to commercial and recreational fisheries is required by law under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. To fulfill this requirement, economists at NOAA Fisheries develop custom regional input-output models for use in analyzing the baseline economic contributions from commercial and recreational fisheries, and the economic impacts resulting from proposed or actual policy changes. In this webinar, NOAA Fisheries economists will describe the process of creating the models using IMPLAN software with examples from both commercial and recreational fisheries.

Bio(s): Dr. Lovell is an economist with the Office of Science and Technology, NMFS, in Silver Spring, MD. Her work focuses on economic analysis of recreational marine fisheries and survey design and implementation. She has been leading NMFS's nationwide recreational angler expenditure surveys since 2008 and is co-author of a number of reports and publications on the economic contributions of angler expenditures as well as analysis of angler preferences.Scott Steinback is an economist with the Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole, MA. Scott's research primarily focuses on developing economic impact and benefit/cost modeling approaches for application to commercial and recreational fisheries management issues in the Northeast and across the country. Scott constructed the first regional input-output model employed by NMFS and the approach continues to be used to assess regional shore-side impacts of proposed commercial fishing management policies.


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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: AUV Orpheus - enabling new exploration and new questions in the deep ocean and beyond
Part of the OECI Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Timothy Shank (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution) and Casey Machado (Mechanical Engineer, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution). Hosted by Dr. Aurora Elmore (Cooperative Institute Manager, NOAA Ocean Exploration).

Sponsor(s): NOAA Ocean Exploration and Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI)

Seminar Contacts: Aurora Elmore (Aurora.Elmore@noaa.gov) and Joanne Flanders (Joanne.Flanders@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://web.uri.edu/oeci/events/nsss

Accessibility: Closed Captioning will be provided.

Abstract: TBA


Bio(s): Dr. Timothy Shank (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution), Casey Machado (Mechanical Engineer, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution) and Dr. Aurora Elmore (Cooperative Institute Manager, NOAA Ocean Exploration).

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Biological consequences of a changing climate on the pre-recruit life stages of NE US finfish: Effects of CO2 and thermal environments.

Presenter(s): Chris Chambers, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): U.S. Northeast Climate-Fisheries Seminar Series; coordinator is
Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register via Google meet at: https://meet.google.com/paw-jhrb-nzr

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The use of cleanerfish in salmonid farming: why not transfer this environmentally-friendly technology to boost domestic seafood production?

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Fairchild Ph.D. Research Associate Professor University of New Hampshire - Department of Biological Sciences & School of Marine Sciences and Ocean Engineering

Sponsor(s): NWFSC's Monster Seminar Jam series

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov

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Abstract: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) 2022 Competitions 1 & 2 Informational Webinar Round 2

Presenter(s): Caitlin Simpson, Ariela Zycherman, Sean Bath, Genie Bey (NOAA Climate Program Office)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Climate Program Office / Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) Program

Seminar Contact(s): Genie Bey, Genie.Bey@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Hosted on GoToWebinar. You must register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3332996194751874319.

Accessibility: A transcript will be provided along with the recording. If there are additional requests contact Genie Bey, Genie.Bey@noaa.gov.

Abstract: CPO's Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) Program will host a second webinar for competitions 1 & 2 to dive deeper into proposal questions after reviewing Letters of Intent.
In competitions 1 and 2, the RISA program is soliciting applications to support up to one full RISA team to conduct research and engagement in each of the regions mentioned below. In Competition 1, the program is accepting applications for regions currently covered by the RISA Network"West and Southwest. In competition 2, the program is accepting applications for regions new to the RISA network"U.S. Caribbean and Central Midwest. A maximum of one RISA team will be funded per region. With each team, we are aiming to build on-the-ground expertise, capacity, and trust-building within the specified region. The following are the regions being competed:

• West: California, Nevada
• Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico
• U.S. Caribbean: Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
• Central Midwest: Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska

This webinar covers advanced questions in competitions 1 & 2, including the anatomy and structure of a RISA team. Program managers will again be available to answer questions from the attendees. This webinar is for applicants that have already reviewed the resources below. More information: https://cpo.noaa.gov/Funding-Opportunities/RISA-FY2022-Notice-of-Funding-Opportunity Direct links to information sources include:Notice of Funding Opportunity (pdf)Information Sheet (pdf)RISA Competition FAQCommon Characteristics of RISA Teams

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA Eastern Region Climate Services Webinar/Seasonal Outlook and El Nio-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Forecast

Presenter(s):
Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University,
Michelle L'Heureux, NOAA/NWS/Climate Prediction Center


Sponsor(s):
NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service/National Centers for Environmental Information/Regional Climate Services.

Seminar Contact(s):
Ellen Mecray

Remote Access:
Please register here. After registering, you will get a confirmation email with a link to the webinar. Audio is over the computer, so adjust the volume on your computer speakers or headset. Users should use either Google, IE or Edge on Windows, or Safari if using a Mac. Questions will be addressed in the chat and the Q/A windows.

Abstract:
The webinar will feature a recap of November conditions and Michelle L'Heureux will showcase her work with the El Nino/La Nina forecast for 2021-22 and the CPC seasonal outlook for winter.

Bio(s): TBD

Slides / Recordings / Other Materials: If interested in obtaining a PDF of the slides and/or the recording, see the Northeast Regional Climate Center.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Counting yelloweye rockfish eggs from my couch and other reproductive findings from Prince William Sound and the northern Gulf of Alaska

Presenter(s): Donnie Arthur, Alaska Dept of Fish and Game and Univ. of Alaska Fairbanks CFOS

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Groundfish Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Liz.Dawson@noaa.gov and Mark.Zimmermann@noaa.gov (NOAA NMFS AFSC RACEGAP)

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Abstract: coming soon

Bio(s): coming soon

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Gina k'aadang.nga gii uu tll k'anguudang: Seeking Wise Counsel - Good people working together, drawing on many ways of knowing to govern Haida Gwaii

Presenter(s): Lynn Lee & Niisii Guujaww Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve

Sponsor(s): NWFSC's Monster Seminar Jam series

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov

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Abstract: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The power of participation and collaboration: An Alaska groundfish success story

Presenter(s): Jane DiCosimo, NOAA/NMFS Office of Science and Technology, retired

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Groundfish Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Liz.Dawson@noaa.gov and Mark.Zimmermann@noaa.gov (NOAA NMFS AFSC RACEGAP)

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Abstract: coming soon

Bio(s): coming soon

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Reviving Salmon Traps for Selective Commercial Fishing

Presenter(s): Adrian Tuohy, M.S., Biologist, Project Manager Wild Fish Conservancy

Sponsor(s): NWFSC's Monster Seminar Jam series

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov

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Abstract: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Maine-New Hampshire inshore trawl survey: We catch more than lobster

Presenter(s): Rebecca Peters, MEDMR

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Groundfish Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Liz.Dawson@noaa.gov and Mark.Zimmermann@noaa.gov (NOAANMFS AFSC RACEGAP)

Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mc81d763fdf4f4a8999be883c6d0d1e65Webex meeting number: 199766 3805 Meeting Password: groundfishOr by phone: 1(415) 527-5035 Access code:199766 3805

Abstract: coming soon

Bio(s): coming soon

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Volcanoes under the sea and exploring the 53% of US waters that remain unmapped
Part of the OECI Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Paula Bontempi (Dean, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island); Dr. Adam Soule (Director of OECI, University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography); and Coralie Rodriguez (PhD student, University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography). Hosted by Dr. Aurora Elmore (Cooperative Institute Manager, NOAA Ocean Exploration).

Sponsor(s): NOAA Ocean Exploration and Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI)

Seminar Contacts: Aurora Elmore (Aurora.Elmore@noaa.gov) and Joanne Flanders (Joanne.Flanders@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://web.uri.edu/oeci/events/nsss

Accessibility: Closed Captioning will be provided.

Abstract: TBA


Bio(s): Dr. Paula Bontempi (Dean, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island), Dr. Adam Soule (Director of OECI, University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography), Coralie Rodriguez (PhD student, University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography), and Dr. Aurora Elmore (Cooperative Institute Manager, NOAA Ocean Exploration).

Slides / Recordings / Other Materials: Recordings will be available at https://web.uri.edu/oeci/news-and-events/https://web.uri.edu/oeci/news-and-events/ after the webinar.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA Eastern Region Climate Services Webinar/Using the National Water Model at the NOAA/NWS/Northeast River Forecast Center

Presenter(s):
Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University,
Jason Elliott, NOAA/NWS/Northeast River Forecast Center


Sponsor(s):
NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service/National Centers for Environmental Information/Regional Climate Services.

Seminar Contact(s):
Ellen Mecray

Remote Access:
Please register here. After registering, you will get a confirmation email with a link to the webinar. Audio is over the computer, so adjust the volume on your computer speakers or headset. Users should use either Google, IE or Edge on Windows, or Safari if using a Mac. Questions will be addressed in the chat and the Q/A windows.

Abstract:
The webinar will feature a recap of December conditions and Jason Elliott will show the new National Water Model and its use at the NE River Forecast Center.

Bio(s): TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Shifting species and climate adaptation pathways for Northeast U. S. fishing communities.

Presenter(s): Ryan Morse, NOAA/NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): U.S. Northeast Climate-Fisheries Seminar Series; coordinator is
Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register via Google meet at: https://meet.google.com/paw-jhrb-nzr

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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