NOAA Science Seminar Series

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Date & Time: 19 May 2025, 2 - 3 pm ET

Title: Elevation Capital, Vegetation, and Blue Carbon: Assessing Long-term Outcomes of Tidal Wetland Restoration

Presenter(s):

• Chris Janousek, Oregon State University

• Jenni Schmitt, South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

• Katrina Poppe, Western Washington University

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

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

Remote Access: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OSFrOGD_T9KK8hIZebUjjg

Abstract
Tens of millions of dollars have been spent on tidal wetland restoration over the past several decades but there is still limited information on the long-term ecological outcomes of these efforts. To address this, a collaborative research project worked with four west coast NERRS and regional partners to assess marsh elevation capital, vegetation communities, and carbon sequestration in 16 decades-old restoration sites and paired reference marshes in California, Oregon, and Washington. By investigating how restoration has affected key wetland attributes at some of the oldest restoration sites along the west coast, this project brings actionable information to restoration practitioners and others planning for, designing, and quantifying benefits of new tidal wetland restoration projects.

In this webinar, the project team discusses their results, the implications of their findings for future restoration implementation and monitoring, and next steps.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Social Value of Forecasting Hurricanes

NOAA's Southeast & Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team 2025 Hurricane Awareness Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Renato Molina, Assistant Professor in Environmental and Resource Economics at the University of Miami

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Southeast and Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team (SECART)

Seminar Contacts: Allyssa Zebrowski, Southeast Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA's Disaster Preparedness Program (allyssa.zebrowski@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/5113559646909415767

Overview: Join us for our fourth webinar of the Southeast & Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team 2025 Hurricane Awareness Webinar Series. The Hurricane Awareness Webinar 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. The webinar series is sponsored by NOAA's Southeast & Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team (SECART).

What is the impact and value of hurricane forecasts? We study this question using newly-collected data for the universe of land-falling US hurricanes between 2005--2022. We find that forecasts drive adaptive protective spending, and that erroneous under-forecasts result in a significant increase in total hurricane damage. We find that improvements since the Hurricane Forecast Improvement Project in 2007, have reduced total costs by 19%, averaging $2 billion per hurricane. These benefits far exceed the annual budget of the policy, as well as for all federal weather forecasting.

Bio(s): Dr. Renato Molina is an engineer and economist specializing in environmental and resource economics. The current focus of his research revolves around pricing the resiliency of human and natural systems with an emphasis on informing sound and responsible policymaking. His ongoing projects include studying the economics of natural resource extraction and conservation, the impacts of natural disasters, and the value of climate adaptation. He currently holds a position as Assistant Professor in Environmental and Resource Economics at the University of Miami. He has been awarded an Early-Career Research Fellowship from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, and is also an author of the Ocean and Marine Resources chapter of the forthcoming Sixth National Climate Assessment.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: ReShark: Reestablish zebra shark populations in eastern Indonesia

Presenter(s): Andy Sim, Biologist, Seattle Aquarium

Sponsor(s): NOAA NWFSC Monster Seminar Jam

Remote Access:

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

Abstract: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: State of the Ecosystem - 2025 OverviewNOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Brandon Beltz, NOAA NMFS NEFSC, Scientific Data Analyst

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library

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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5098912

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: The Northeast US State of the Ecosystem Reports summarizing ecosystem conditions relevant to fishery management are presented annually to the Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils. Indicators of performance relative to fishery management objectives and risks to meeting fishery management objectives are included for the Mid-Atlantic Bight, Georges Bank, and Gulf of Maine eco-regions. This presentation reviews the reports for 2025, containing information on conditions through 2024.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Guidelines and Strategies for Effective Risk Communication

NOAA's Southeast & Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team 2025 Hurricane Awareness Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Margaret Orr Hoeflich, S2S Program Coordinator, NOAA's Weather Program Office; Dr. Ian Weaver, Associate Professor of Technical Communication, Department of English, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Southeast and Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team (SECART)

Seminar Contacts: Allyssa Zebrowski, Southeast Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA's Disaster Preparedness Program (allyssa.zebrowski@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/1034092232087796056

Overview: Join us for our fifth webinar of the Southeast & Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team 2025 Hurricane Awareness Webinar Series. The Hurricane Awareness Webinar 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. The webinar series is sponsored by NOAA's Southeast & Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team (SECART).

Improving understanding of the risks of hurricanes is vital to keeping the public safe when these storms pose a threat. During this webinar, Dr. Orr will present three guidelines to maximize communication effectiveness: use simple clear messages, and repeat them often through a variety of trusted sources. Dr. Weaver will then introduce a framework for analyzing and designing risk communication that meets audiences where they are. Attendees will learn strategies for building trust and crafting clear risk communications amid conflicting information and varying levels of public understanding.

Bio(s):

Dr. Margaret Orr Hoeflich is an S2S Program Coordinator with the Weather Program Office in NOAA. She holds a BS in Atmospheric Science from the University of Delaware (2018), an MS in Geography from the University of Georgia (2020), and a PhD in Science Communication from George Mason University. Margaret is also a founding member of the American Meteorological Society Board on Student Affairs, where she currently serves as Past Chair.

Dr. Ian Weaver is an Associate Professor of technical communication, Department of English, at the University of North Carolina Wilmington where he coordinates the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Science and Medical Writing. With expertise in participatory design, risk communication, and environmental resilience, his work bridges technical communication and disaster preparedness. His research has included work on user-centered design and community collaboration. His current research considers the design of food (in)security communication for disaster preparedness and response in rural communities.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Seeing the Unseen: Tracking Copepods from Space with Ocean Color Remote Sensing

Presenter(s): Dr. Rebekah Shunmugapandi, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

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

Remote Access: https://meet.google.com/hnd-zams-bgoor by phone +1 929-356-4243 PIN: 994 293 518#

Seminar Contact(s): Veronica.Lance@NOAA.gov

Abstract: Copepods are vital components of marine food webs and biogeochemical cycles, yet their fine-scale distribution and dynamics remain difficult to monitor across broad spatial and temporal scales. While ocean color remote sensing has greatly advanced our understanding of phytoplankton, applying similar techniques to detect and quantify zooplankton remains an emerging frontier. In this talk, I will present recent advances in leveraging satellite-derived ocean color data, combined with in-situ observations and bio-optical modeling, to infer surface detection of Calanus finmarchicus. I will also highlight ongoing efforts to use Calanus finmarchicus distributions to support the monitoring of the endangered North Atlantic right whale, for which it is a critical food source. By integrating satellite oceanography with bio-optical modeling, this work seeks to enhance the detection of these "invisible" organisms and shed light on their ecological significance in a rapidly changing ocean.Speaker

Bio(s): Rebekah Shunmugapandi is a postdoctoral scholar at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, specializing in satellite oceanography and marine ecosystem dynamics. Her research integrates ocean color remote sensing, in-situ observations, and bio-optical modeling to quantify the variability of the copepod Calanus finmarchicus and improve ecosystem monitoring. She earned her Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, where her dissertation explored the influence of physical and biogeochemical drivers on phytoplankton size class distributions in the Arabian Sea using ocean color algorithms. At Bigelow, her work focuses on developing satellite-based tools to detect and quantify Calanus finmarchicus from space, with applications in North Atlantic right whale conservation and broader ecological forecasting.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Integrating Climate Change into Fisheries Management: A Risk-Based ApproachNOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Daniel Corrie, Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library, NOAA Fisheries

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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5059226

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: Climate change is rapidly reshaping Australia's marine ecosystems, posing significant challenges for fisheries management. To ensure the long-term sustainability of Commonwealth fisheries, AFMA has developed a Climate Risk Framework.This presentation will explore the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems and fisheries, highlighting the urgent need for adaptive management strategies.
We will delve into the development and implementation of AFMA's Climate Risk Framework, explore its application, including case studies and lessons learned, and discuss the importance of collaboration between scientists, managers, and industry stakeholders in developing effective climate adaptation strategies. By sharing our experiences and insights, we hope to foster a broader understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change and inspire innovative solutions for the future of our fisheries.

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: The Fisheries and Climate Toolkit

Presenter(s): Camrin Braun, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

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: Assessing the impacts of nationwide registrations of pesticides on endangered species: Challenges and approaches to applying the science

Presenter(s): David Baldwin, Ph.D., Endangered Species Biologist, NOAA Fisheries, Office of Protected Resources

Sponsor(s): NOAA NWFSC Monster Seminar Jam

Remote Access:

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Abstract: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Extending Our Reach: A Regional Reef Fish CollaborativeNOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): J. Marcus Drymon, Mississippi State University, Associate Extension Professor. M. Scott Baker, Jr., North Carolina Sea Grant, Fisheries Specialist

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library and Sea Grant

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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5134908

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 2021, the National Sea Grant Office at NOAA competitively selected a Sea Grant program to establish a regional extension initiative to facilitate connection of fisheries science concerning reef fish stocks with end users. As part of this initiative, the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium has led a collaborative of Gulf and South Atlantic Sea Grant programs in producing extension in-reach and outreach products aimed at extending science concerning reef fish, including, but not limited to, data and information produced from recent Sea Grant research initiatives and from NOAA Fisheries Science Centers. The goal of this funding was to make progress toward achieving Sea Grant's desired outcomes in its Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture focus area. Of particular note, this project piloted a Sea Grant South Atlantic Reef Fish Extension Fellow program which has been filled with three fellows over the duration and proven to be a successful model.

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: Floating wetlands

Presenter(s): Meaghan O'Connor Lenth & Sloane Palmer; Restoration Biologist; MLA student Herrera Environmental Consultants; University of Washington, School of Architecture

Sponsor(s): NOAA NWFSC Monster Seminar Jam

Remote Access:

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Abstract: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Date & Time: 5 June 2025, 3 - 4 pm ET

Title: The Great Bay Eelgrass Resilience Project: Lessons Learned Doing Cutting Edge Science with Broad Community Input

Presenter(s):

• Bill McDowell, University of New Hampshire

• Lynn Vaccaro, Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

• Kalle Matso, Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership

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

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

Remote Access: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vo0eaDumQs28NrAbnOF19A

Abstract
The Eelgrass Resilience Project was a three-year collaborative research effort designed to bridge science and management and address eelgrass habitat loss in the Great Bay Estuary, NH. The estuary is currently classified as nitrogen impaired, primarily due to significant declines in eelgrass (Zostera marina). Despite more than a decade of discussion, uncertainty remains about the factors affecting eelgrass health and the role of nitrogen reduction"creating challenges for effective action.

This project brought together hydrodynamics, biogeochemistry, and ecology to explore how factors such as water residence time, nitrogen loading, in-situ nitrogen processing, sediment dynamics, and light availability influence eelgrass resilience. The team assessed spatial trends across the estuary and conducted a cutting-edge experiment to measure nitrogen processing along a flow path through an eelgrass meadow. In this webinar, we'll present our scientific methods, key findings, and project deliverables. We'll also share insights from working with a Project Advisory Committee that connected our team with municipal and state decision-makers, as well as national experts who provided real-time peer feedback throughout the project.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Success Stories from the NOAA Fisheries Ecosystem Based Fishery Management (EBFM) Road Map

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

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

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

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

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

Keywords: ecosystem based fisheries management; sustainability, economic viability

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

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

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Cumulative impacts of climate change, contaminants and nutrients on Puget Sound

Presenter(s): Alaia Morell, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Washington & NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science center

Sponsor(s): NOAA NWFSC Monster Seminar Jam

Remote Access:

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Abstract: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Deep-Sea Mining: Baseline Studies and Environmental Risks

Presenter(s): Dr. Jeffrey Drazen, Department of Oceanography at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Sponsor(s): NOAA Inouye Regional Center (IRC) Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Kate Taylor, Pacific Islands Regional Office (kate.taylor@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar.

Abstract: The United States government has recently tasked NOAA with expediting deep-sea mining assessments and permitting. Sea floor metals are sought for electronic sand particularly batteries for energy storage in electric cars as part of a green transition away from fossil fuels. However, the deep sea is also home to great biodiversity and habitat complexity that are often poorly studied. Society relies upon the deep ecosystems for a host of services such as fisheries and carbon sequestration. Thus, there is the potential for serious environmental risks from industrial scale deep-sea mining. This presentation will share research that has assessed ecosystem baselines and environmental risks, particularly in the Clarion Clipperton mining zone between Hawaii and central America. Mining will occur on he seafloor and its activities may release clouds of sediments and metals into the deep midwater so baselines and risk assessment, though data limited, will be shared for both habitats. Only in the context of the scientific understanding of environmental risks can national governments and the international community make informed decisions about the circumstances under which deep-sea mining could occur.

Bio(s): Dr. Jeff Drazen is a professor in the Department of Oceanography at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. He is recognized internationally for his research on food-webs and communities of the open ocean and deep sea, particularly fishes. His work and that of his students and postdocs has helped elucidate the energetic strategies of deep-sea fishes, identified important pathways in deep-sea food webs, explored the ecology of hadal trenches, and helped evaluate the environmental risks of deep-sea mining, including leading the first midwater ecosystem baseline study in the Clarion Clipperton Zone. He has authored and coauthored over 130 scientific articles and book chapters and he has participated in more than 60 research cruises with over 1000 days at sea, often as chief scientist.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: This seminar will be recorded. If attending virtually, please keep your camera turned off. Recording will be available 24 hours following seminar via the seminar contact.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Evaluating the impacts of socio-economic factors and climate change on Loggerhead sea turtle nesting counts in Florida

Presenter(s): Patricia M. Clay & Juan Agar, NOAA NEFSC/NOAA SEFSC

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: ECoastal Migratory Pelagics in the US SE and Gulf of America

Presenter(s): Brendan Turley, University of Miami - CIMAS and NOAA SEFSC

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: Evaluating the Impacts of Data Uncertainty on Management Strategies to Support Climate-Ready Fisheries Management

Presenter(s): Roger Brothers & Lisa Kerr, University of Maine

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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