NOAA Science Seminar Series

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Michael Maddox, University of Maryland

Sponsor(s): Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): John Xun Yang, jxyang@umd.eduIn Person:

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This seminar will be held at noon at Rm 4102 of ESSIC, 5825 University Research Ct. College Park, MD 20740. Refreshments will be available for those who attend in person, and a Zoom option is also available for virtual attendees.

This is a hybrid (in-person & virtual) seminar with refreshments served at Rm 4102, 5825 University Ct, MD

Remote Access:

Remote Access: https://go.umd.edu/essicseminarwebinarsEvent site: https://go.umd.edu/maddox
Zoom Meeting ID: 918 7733 3086
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Abstract: As observation, modeling and forecasting of earth system processes has advanced, there has been a parallel increase in prioritizing delivering this information to different stakeholder and user groups to support policy decisions, evolution of regulations and daily operations at regional to community levels. Coupled with the expansion of the Internet of Things, advanced computer processing of language and information and changing environmental conditions, working with stakeholders has never been more important. This seminar will focus on developing stakeholder networks, working with stakeholders, and lessons learned from working with stakeholders.Accessibility / Slides, Recordings Other Materials: Closed captions available via ZoomMiss a seminar? All ESSIC seminars are posted on our YouTube channel within a week of the event: https://www.youtube.com/@ESSICUMD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Overview of NWS Climate Prediction Center operational drought services
NOAA Drought Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Jon Gottschalck, Operational Prediction Branch, National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA Research's Physical Science Laboratory and National Integrated Drought Information System, and the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center

Seminar Contact(s): Andrew.Hoell@noaa.gov

Remote Access:
Register before the seminar at:
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Accessibility: Live closed captioning

Abstract: The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) housed within the NWS at the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) has long been a leader and contributor to operational drought services in both the monitoring and prediction space. This presentation will review current operational drought monitoring products and data CPC utilizes and contributes as part of its mission. The background and forecast data, tools and guidance that inform the operational production of the CPC official Rapid Onset Drought (ROD; flash drought), monthly and seasonal drought outlooks will then be provided. Verification results from these three outlooks will also be illustrated. The drought outlook products at CPC have already played a significant role in subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) Impact Decision Support Services (IDSS) " a growing and critical initiative within the NWS mission and ongoing reorganization. Lastly, challenges and ongoing developmental efforts at CPC will be listed to help inform applied research in the drought arena from the greater drought service enterprise.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Available after the talk at https://psl.noaa.gov/drought/seminarseries.html

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Carbonate Chemistry in the Mission-Aransas Estuary and its Controlling Factors

Presenter(s): Christian Amos, Graduate Scholar, NOAA Office of Education, Educational Partnership Program (EPP), NOAA Cooperative Science Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems II (CCME II) Cohort #1 Scholar at Texas A&M University"Corpus Christi

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP Cooperative Science Centers

Seminar Contact(s): Audrey.Trotman@noaa.gov and oed.epp10@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Google Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/uqa-nwds-rprOr dial: (US)+1 920-315-0203 PIN: 876405 237#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/uqa-nwds-rpr?pin=1591059585261

Accessibility: Google Meet closed captioning available.

Abstract: Although relatively understudied in the context of ocean acidification, estuaries play a significant role in global carbon cycling and often act as sources of atmospheric CO due to riverine inputs and the remineralization of terrestrially derived organic matter. This study examines the semiarid Mission"Aransas Estuary in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, focusing on spatial and temporal variability in carbonate chemistry parameters, including total alkalinity, dissolved inorganic carbon, pH, partial pressure of CO (pCO), carbonate saturation state, and air"sea CO flux, from June 2018 through December 2021. Results indicate a significant increase in pCO levels and CO outgassing following the freeze event in 2021 relative to previous years. The loss and subsequent decomposition of mangrove biomass likely introduced excess organic carbon into adjacent estuarine waters, enhancing remineralization processes and increasing CO production. This shift may be linked to greater net heterotrophy and elevated CO outgassing compared to conditions prior to the freeze event. Partitioning of thermal and non-thermal components of pCO demonstrates that enhanced biological processes, particularly remineralization, were the primary driversof this increase. These findings provide insight into the mechanisms controlling estuarine carbonate chemistry and highlight the sensitivity of coastal systems to extreme climatic events.

Bio(s): Christian Amos earned his B.S. in Biology and M.S. in Chemistry from Texas A&M University"Corpus Christi, where he was a Cohort I scholar in the NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (CCME-II). His academic and research interests center on carbonate chemistry and CO dynamics in coastal systems. His graduate research focused on the Mission"Aransas Estuary, where he investigated how environmental conditions and extreme weather events influence CO flux in understudied estuarine environments, helping bridge gaps between open-ocean and coastal carbon processes. During his NOAA Experiential and Research Training Opportunity (NERTO), Christian gained experience working with atmospheric CO datasets at the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML),contributing to efforts aimed at improving the accuracy and reliability of carbon measurements. Christian currently serves as a Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator at Texas A&M University"Corpus Christi, where he supports large-scale laboratory instruction, oversees operations, and ensures safety compliance across multiple teaching labs. In Fall 2026, he will join THE University of Texas at San Antonio as an instructor, where he will support first-year students in developing academic strategies and pathways to long-term success. His long-term goal is to advance into a director-level role, where he can lead from the front, develop high-performing teams, and drive impactful programs. Christian Amos was supported as a Cohort #1 Scholar in the NOAA Cooperative Science Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems II (CCME II) award. For more information access the webpage for the Cooperative Science Centers, https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/epp-msi/csc/20212022-awards andNERTO, www.noaa.gov/eppnerto/.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Repercusiones de los huracanes en el Caribe: Mara, Melissa y los retos nicos de la recuperacin

Presenter(s): Ernesto Rodriguez, Meteorologist-in-Charge, NOAA National Weather Service, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Southeast and Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team (SECART) and NOAA's Gulf of America Regional Collaboration Team (GoARCT)

Seminar Contacts: Allyssa Zebrowski, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (allyssa.zebrowski@noaa.gov); Elizabeth Hieb, Gulf of America Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (elizabeth.hieb@noaa.gov); Katharine Egan, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Coordinator, NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network (katharine.egan@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1418451818220359253

Abstract: Join us for our third webinar of the 2026 Hurricane Awareness Webinar Series. This series highlights the information and capabilities to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Each webinar will explore various topics that are regionally-relevant and will focus on the latest data, tools, and services from NOAA and partners. The third webinar (conducted only in Spanish) will focus on the similarities between Hurricanes Mara and Melissa, emphasizing how these catastrophic storms cause widespread damage to infrastructure and ecosystems, and will also examine the distinct recovery challenges faced by island communities compared with those on the mainland.

Accessibility: English and Spanish captions will be added to the recording on the YouTube channel.

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on SECART's YouTube Channel and website.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Engaging the U.S. Commercial Fishing Community to Develop Recommendations for Fishery-Sensitive mCDR Governance, Collaborative Research and Monitoring, and Outreach to Fishing Communities

NOAA Library Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Sarah Schumann, Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign. Dr. Fiona Hogan, Responsible Offshore Development Alliance. Introductory remarks: Dr. Madison Wood, NOAA Ocean Acidification Program, Interagency Coordination Lead

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library

Seminar Contact(s): library.seminars@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5899779

Abstract: RODA has partnered with the Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign and three regional Coastal Acidification Networks on a project to increase the knowledge regarding marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) amongst the fishing industry while providing them a voice in this emerging field. The guidance memorandums developed as part of this project outline the essential components of effective engagement of the fishing industry, governance of fishery-sensitive mCDR development, and the co-production of information. The principles and recommendations at the heart of these memorandums were generated by a group of commercial fishermen and fisheries leaders from across Alaska, the West Coast, and New England. Brainstorming took place through a series of virtual roundtables led through the Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign and facilitated by campaign director Sarah Schumann.

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

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on the NOAA Library YouTube channel.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Spatial Enhancement of AMSR2 Sea Ice Imagery through Deep Learning
LEO Science Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Tom Greenwald, Senior Scientist, Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS), University of Wisconsin-Madison

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NESDIS Office of LEO Observations

Seminar Contact(s): Amy Leibrand, amy.leibrand@noaa.gov

Remote Access:
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Abstract: Over the past several years, spatially enhanced (3.125 km) AMSR2 36 GHz imagery has become an essential tool for sea ice analysis and forecasting in all conditions, day or night. Forecasters at the Arctic Sea Ice Program (ASIP) also make routine use of enhanced (6.25 km) sea ice concentration products derived from these data. Traditionally, improving passive microwave imagery has required reconstruction techniques that balance increased resolution against added noise. Today, machine learning is opening new possibilities for pushing these limits. In this seminar, Dr. Greenwald will share recent work using advanced deep learning models to further enhance AMSR2 imagery and discuss the challenges we have encountered.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Enhancing Capacity for Risk Communication in Vietnamese-American Communities

Presenter(s): Dr. Tracie Sempier, Resilience Engagement Lead, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Southeast and Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team (SECART) and NOAA's Gulf of America Regional Collaboration Team (GoARCT)Seminar Contacts: Allyssa Zebrowski, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (allyssa.zebrowski@noaa.gov); Elizabeth Hieb, Gulf of America Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (elizabeth.hieb@noaa.gov); Katharine Egan, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Coordinator, NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network (katharine.egan@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2824372047890194527

Abstract: Join us for our fourth webinar of the 2026 Hurricane Awareness Webinar Series. This series highlights the information and capabilities to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Each webinar will explore various topics that are regionally-relevant and will focus on the latest data, tools, and services from NOAA and partners. The fourth webinar will cover risk communication gaps in Vietnamese-American communities across the northern Gulf (Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi). It will explore how to strengthen communities' abilities to manage impacts from natural and human-caused disasters and increase awareness among weather communicators of the language and cultural barriers these communities face.

Accessibility: English and Spanish captions will be added to the recording on the YouTube channel.

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on SECART's YouTube Channel and website.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: From biodiversity detection to ecosystem function: eDNA perspectives on deep pelagic ecology

NOAA Library Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Nina Yang, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Postdoctoral Investigator

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics and NOAA Library

Seminar Contact(s): Nicole Miller (nicole.miller@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5892364

Abstract: Environmental DNA (eDNA) approaches, including metabarcoding, are now well-established for studying biodiversity and community composition across marine ecosystems. However, applications to understand ecosystem structure and trophic interactions in deep midwater systems remain limited. Here, I present two case studies to advance eDNA for pelagic ecology. Using a multi-marker eDNA dataset from the Northwest Atlantic, we resolved depth-specific communities spanning protists, invertebrates, and vertebrates from the surface to the mesopelagic (~1000m). Network analyses revealed a central role for protists in mediating cross-kingdom interactions and contributing to network complexity and resilience. Ongoing collaborative work through NOAA OECI in the Gulf of America explores how eDNA-derived diversity patterns relate to environmental gradients. Together, these efforts highlight how eDNA can move beyond biodiversity detection toward understanding ecosystem function in pelagic environments.

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

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on the NOAA Library YouTube channel.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: COAST-X 2026: A 2,000-Mile Snowmachine Traverse across Alaska Connecting Communities, Coastal Change, and Knowledge

Presenter(s): Benjamin Jones (Research Associate Professor) and Phillip Wilson (Research Professional) with the Institute of Northern Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Sponsor(s): NOAA/OAR/Climate Program Office and the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness (ACCAP)

Seminar Contact(s): Ed Plumb (ewplumb@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/coast-x-2026/

Abstract: In this webinar, Benjamin and Phillip will share reflections and observations from the 19-day Spring 2026 traverse, which brought together field observations, community engagement, and lived experience on the land and sea ice. Traveling over snow, sea ice, frozen lakes and rivers, and tundra, they discussed coastal erosion, permafrost thaw, sea ice conditions, and changing travel routes with tribal councils, corporation board members, educators, students, and community members along the way. Through these conversations, they learned directly from residents about local priorities and pressing environmental change issues. This presentation will be informal and story-driven, featuring photos, field experiences, and discussion of how COAST-X contributes to building stronger connections between UAF research, communities, and coastal resilience efforts across Alaska.

Bio(s): Benjamin Jones is a Research Associate Professor at the Institute of Northern Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks. A geographer by training, his work focuses on Arctic coastal systems, permafrost, and environmental change. He has over 25 years of experience working across Alaska's Arctic and sub-Arctic, collaborating closely with coastal communities to document change and its implications for travel, safety, and infrastructure. Ben has led more than 30 snowmachine-based field expeditions and logged more than 20,000 miles of Arctic tundra travel, with a field approach grounded in Indigenous knowledge, careful observation, and long-term relationships.

Phillip Wilson is a Research Professional at the Institute of Northern Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks. He holds an undergraduate degree in geology from UAF. His work spans Arctic field science, engineering, and applied research, with a focus on permafrost, snow and ice processes, coastal environments, and cold-regions infrastructure. Raised in Alaska, Phillip brings extensive experience in remote field logistics, environmental data collection, and instrumentation.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Links shared during the presentation and a recording may be found after the meeting at the URL listed above.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Getting to the Root of the Sanctuary: Dive into the Digital Mangroves of Florida KeysSeries: National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Kristina Agard, Eco-Discovery Center Manager, Florida Keys National Marine SanctuaryRegister: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3214726163543285591

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Seminar Contact(s): Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov

Abstract: From the comfort of anywhere, take a deeper dive into the interconnectedness of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. This immersive virtual experience takes visitors into a mangrove ecosystem in the sanctuary and provides unlimited access to interactive exhibits at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center.

Accessibility: English captions will be provided for the recording.Recording: The presentation will be recorded; once captioned it will be hosted on the archived webpage: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Advancing Urban Heat Solutions: From Data to Decision-Making

Presenter(s): Ariel Choinard (Research Scientist and Project Coordinator for the California-Nevada Adaptation Program at the Desert Research Institute); Dev Niyogi (Professor in the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas, Austin); Ladd Keith (Director of the Heat Resilience Initiative and Associate Professor in the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning at the University of Arizona), Sara Meerow (Associate Professor in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Climate Program Office

Seminar Contact(s): Lauren Balotin, lauren.balotin@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5871407/6596d88dba/register

Accessibility: Captions will be available during the live presentation and on the recording. American sign language interpreting services are available, but need to be requested at least 5 business days before the event.

Abstract: Extreme heat is one of the most pressing challenges facing cities today, requiring solutions that integrate science, planning, and community engagement.This webinar will highlight NOAA-supported research and partnerships that are advancing actionable solutions to extreme heat in urban environments. Speakers will share insights on:

• how collaborative "heat lab" approaches are connecting researchers, practitioners, and communities to co-develop locally relevant solutions
• how high-resolution data and mapping tools are helping cities identify heat exposure and target interventions
• how planning tools can evaluate and strengthen the integration of heat resilience across policies and decision-making processes

Together, these presentations will show how cross-sector collaboration can support effective urban heat resilience.This event is part of the CPO Heat Research Webinar Series. The projects are supported by CPO's National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) program.

Recordings: Recordings will be shared on the NOAA Climate Program Office website after the event.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Weird Science: Fascinating Lessons in the World of Tropical Cyclones

Presenter(s): Brian LaMarre, Chief Meteorologist and Founder, Inspire Weather, LLC

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Southeast and Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team (SECART) and NOAA's Gulf of America Regional Collaboration Team (GoARCT)

Seminar Contacts: Allyssa Zebrowski, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (allyssa.zebrowski@noaa.gov); Elizabeth Hieb, Gulf of America Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (elizabeth.hieb@noaa.gov); Katharine Egan, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Coordinator, NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network (katharine.egan@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8933146501627682144

Abstract: Join us for our fifth and final webinar of the 2026 Hurricane Awareness Webinar Series. This series highlights the information and capabilities to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Each webinar will explore various topics that are regionally-relevant and will focus on the latest data, tools, and services from NOAA and partners. The fifth webinar will dive into some of the lesser known, intriguing facts surrounding the history, science, technology and associated impacts from tropical cyclones. Real-life stories and impacts will be shared from memorable storms, as well as curious connections to public health and how terms like "Fujiwhara", "ERC", and "African Dust" relate to hurricanes. Learn more and dispel myths and other common misconceptions surrounding one of Earth's most destructive yet awe-inspiring natural hazards.

Accessibility: English and Spanish captions will be added to the recording on the YouTube channel.

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on SECART's YouTube Channel and website.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Community-Based Ocean Exploration: the 2026 E/V Nautilus Field SeasonNOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Daniel Wagner, Ph.D., Chief Scientist, Ocean Exploration Trust

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library

Seminar Contact(s): library.seminars@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5909781

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

Abstract: In June-October 2026, the Ocean Exploration Trust and partners will conduct several multidisciplinary expeditions aboard E/V Nautilus that will explore deep-sea habitats across the Central and Western Pacific, with planned expeditions to the Mariana Islands, Wake Atoll, and the Hawaiian Islands. This webinar will provide an overview of the science objectives of 2026 expeditions, as well as outline how everyone can participate in these exploratory missions via telepresence technology.

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on the NOAA Library YouTube channel.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: From Seawater to Sequences: Exploring NOAA's New Deep-sea Environmental DNA Dataset

NOAA Library Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Luke Thompson, Research Professor, Northern Gulf Institute/AOML/NOAA, & Nicole Miller, NOAA Omics Coordinator, University Corporation Atmospheric Research/NOAA Ocean Exploration

Sponsor(s): NOAA 'Omics and NOAA Library

Seminar Contact(s): Nicole Miller (nicole.miller@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5720086

Abstract: NOAA Ocean Exploration, in partnership with the NOAA Fisheries National Systematics Laboratory and Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory with support from Northern Gulf Institute, for the first time, are announcing the global availability of NOAA Ocean Exploration eDNA data collected from October 2021 through June 2023, totaling 310 samples from 6 expeditions. The mission of NOAA Ocean Exploration is to explore the deep sea. Using traditional methodologies it is difficult to gather comprehensive data of biological diversity at such great depths. Environmental DNA (eDNA) offers a cost-effective solution to collect this information. The team will provide an overview of where and how samples were collected, processed, & bioinformatic analysis undertaken to ensure quality control, & taxonomic assignment. Lastly, the team will share where end-users can access the eDNA data and how the field can begin to leverage its availability for specific inquiries and increased exploration.

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

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on the NOAA Library YouTube channel.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Expanding environmental sensor networks deployed by the fishing industry around the United States.

Presenter(s): Cooper Van Vranken & George Maynard, Ocean Data Network / NOAA NEFSC

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

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Understanding shark depredation in Florida for-hire recreational fisheriesNOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Hannah Aycock, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Miami

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library and NOAA Education

Seminar Contact(s): library.seminars@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5771444

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

Abstract: Reports of shark depredation"when a shark bites a hooked fish"have increased in Florida recreational fisheries over the past decade. This emerging challenge carries significant conservation and fisheries management implications, yet currently lacks formal policy or mitigation strategies. My research integrates species distribution modeling, stakeholder engagement, and targeted fieldwork to identify the ecological and human drivers of depredation and inform practical, evidence-based mitigation strategies.

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on the NOAA Library YouTube channel.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Creatures of Darkness: Investigating Life and Light in the Twilight ZoneNOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Heather Bracken-Grissom, Florida international University, Professor and Assistant Director of Coastlines and Oceans, Institute of Environment

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library and NOAA 'Omics

Seminar Contact(s): library.seminars@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5771453

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

Abstract: Bioluminescence is rare on land but common currency in deep-sea ecosystems. Our work on deep-sea shrimp has revealed that bioluminescence is much more common than previously reported. The integration of -omics with morphology has revealed that light organs (photophores) come in a variety of forms and underlying genetic machinery. Over the past 10 years, my lab has traced the evolution of bioluminescent organs in the deep sea, demonstrated an expanded function of photophores beyond counterillumination and significantly increased the number of bioluminescent species. Recent work investigates the evolution of bioluminescence across the shrimp tree of life with the inclusion ~1000 taxa and a phylogenomic framework, while others explore the drivers of light on visual ecology and evolution. This talk attempts to summarize how the often unrecognized but awe-inspiring world of glowing shrimp has advanced our understanding of bioluminescence in the deep sea.

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on the NOAA Library YouTube channel.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Atlantic croaker habitat in Chesapeake Bay: impacts of future climate and nutrient management.

Presenter(s): Colin Hawes & Marjy Friedrichs, Virginia Institute of Marine Science

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

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Best of Both Worlds: Using Species Distribution Models to develop a Spatially Explicit Climate Vulnerability Assessment.

Presenter(s): Katherine Gallagher, NOAA NEFSC

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

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: FY2028 NOAA Brennan Ocean Mapping Fund Informational WebinarSeries: Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IOCM) Seminar Series and NOAA Library Seminar SeriesModerator: Erik Brush, NOAA OCS IOCM, Program Analyst

Presenter(s): Meredith Westington, NOAA OCS IOCM, IOCM Coordinator and Michael Stephens, NOAA OCS HSD, Lead Physical Scientist

Sponsor(s): Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IOCM)

Seminar Contact(s): iwgocm.staff@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5912341

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

Abstract: TBD; Keywords: ocean and coastal mapping; matching fund opportunity; NOAA geospatial contract vehicles

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Trends in baleen whale acoustic detections and oceanographic variables over broad spatial and temporal scales.

Presenter(s): Julia Zeh, NOAA NEFSC

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

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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