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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Past 2023 Seminars

All seminar times are given in Eastern Time

22 December 2023

Title: December NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing
Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Date & Time: 22 December 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: December NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing


Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy

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

Seminar Contact(s): Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/dec-2024-climate-outlook/

Abstract: We will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss some forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for January 2024 and the winter season. Join the gathering online to learn what's happened and what may be in store with Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the Alaska Climate Specialist with ACCAP and has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information and graphics describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities, and the media.

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

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21 December 2023

Title: Skillful Multiyear Prediction of Ocean Metabolic State in the North American Large Marine Ecosystems
Presenter(s): Zhuomin Chen, University of Connecticut
Date & Time: 21 December 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Skillful Multiyear Prediction of Ocean Metabolic State in the North American Large Marine Ecosystems

Presenter(s): Zhuomin Chen, University of Connecticut

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

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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19 December 2023

Title: Advancing STOFS 2D Global: NOAA’s Fast and High Fidelity Operational Storm and Tide Model
Presenter(s): Joannes Westerink, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
Date & Time: 19 December 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Advancing STOFS 2D Global: NOAA's Fast and High Fidelity Operational Storm and Tide Model

Presenter(s): Joannes Westerink (University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN)

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

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

Location: Webinar

Abstract: TBD

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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18 December 2023

Title: U.S. Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) December Drought & Climate Outlook
Presenter(s): Janelle Christensen, USDA Northwest Climate Hub; Larry O'Neill, Oregon Climate Service; Andrea Bair NOAA NWS Western Region; Chris Konrad, USGS
Date & Time: 18 December 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Pacific Northwest DEWS December Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar

Presenter(s): Moderator: Janelle Christensen, USDA Northwest Climate Hub
Climate Recap & Current Conditions: Larry O'Neill, Oregon Climate Service
Seasonal Conditions/Climate Outlook: Andrea Bair NOAA NWS Western Region
Baseline Streamflow Forecasts: Chris Konrad, USGS

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System

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

Abstract:
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.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Will be available here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmADP4Cm4SNtYZMmrY48PtQ

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14 December 2023

Title: Ecological and environmental predictors of juvenile coral density across the central and western Pacific
Presenter(s): Courtney Couch, NOAA NMFS
Date & Time: 14 December 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Ecological and environmental predictors of juvenile coral density across the central and western Pacific

Presenter(s): Courtney Couch, Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research/National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.donovan@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: The persistence of Pacific coral reefs is threatened by large-scale mortality. While reefs have demonstrated the ability to recover from these disturbances, recovery potential is highly variable; in part driven by the high spatial variability in the abundance of coral juveniles. However, our understanding of the patterns and predictors of juvenile coral density is hampered by the limited geographic scope of previous studies. Our objectives in this study were to: (1) explore the spatial and temporal patterns of juvenile colony density across the U.S. affiliated Pacific islands and atolls; and (2) identify the potential role of ecological and environmental factors which may influence coral juvenile abundance. Juvenile density was quantified as part of NOAA's National Coral Reef Monitoring Program between 2013 and 2019 using a stratified sampling design across 1,405 forereef sites on 34 islands and atolls. Regional mean juvenile density varied from 1.4 to 10.5 colonies m-2 with the highest densities observed in the northern Mariana Islands, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, and southern Mariana Islands. Juvenile density significantly increased between sampling periods in the Main Hawaiian Islands, Line Islands and northern Mariana Islands. With the unique scale and gradients across the U.S. Pacific, our study found that the high latitude regions have enhanced juvenile density compared to their lower latitude counterparts. Survey-weighted generalized linear modeling suggests density is dependent on stock-recruitment with an open adult population, availability of suitable habitat at the site-scale, timing and severity of heat stress, wave energy during heat stress, and proximity to human population. Given the vast spatial scale of this dataset, this study allows us to identify hot spots of recovery potential and study recovery dynamics across a large environmental gradient. It also has applications for reef managers and restoration practitioners to more effectively promote conditions that favor persistence of corals and make informed decisions about restoration site selection.

Bio(s): Courtney is a Supervisory Coral Reef Researcher for the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research in Honolulu, HI. She joined NOAA/CIMAR in 2017 after completing a PhD at Cornell University in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and a postdoc at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology. Courtney studies benthic communities across the U.S. Pacific to identify factors underpinning coral reef resilience and has co-lead a research program that utilizes Structure-from-Motion photogrammetry to assess coral reefs. She is currently co-leading a research program to guide practitioners more effectively implement coral restoration in the Pacific. NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly email: Send an email to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your comments and ideas!
Title: The Gravity for the Redefinition of the American Vertical-Datum Target Area is 100% Complete! What's next?
Presenter(s): Jeff Johnson, NOAA National Geodetic Survey
Date & Time: 14 December 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Gravity for the Redefinition of the American Vertical-Datum Target Area is 100% Complete! What's next?

Presenter(s): Jeff Johnson. NOAA National Geodetic Survey

Sponsor(s): NGS Webinar Series

Accessibility: Captions are available during the presentation.

Abstract: NGS's ~15 year old Gravity for the Redefinition of the American Vertical Datum (GRAV-D) project has finally flown every data line at least one time. This data, purposed for gravimetric geoid modeling, can be improved on and NGS intends to keep flying certain regions to improve the dataset.This webinar will include an overview of why the GRAV-D project was started, what we've accomplished, and a bit on how NGS collects and processes airborne gravity data. Also included, is a look at near term plans for both airborne and terrestrial gravity data collection at NGS.

Bio(s): Jeff Johnson is the Gravity and Heights Branch Chief in the Spatial Reference Systems Division at NGS and he has been managing the Gravity for the Redefinition of the American Vertical Datum (GRAV-D) airborne gravity project since 2018. Jeff is predominantly involved in managing the GRAV-D budget, and working with a team of individuals within NGS, NOAA, other federal agencies, and government contractors to make sure high quality airborne gravity data is collected and available for geoid modelers. This involves not only developing a technical expertise for airborne gravity data collection, but also for contracting, Inter-agency agreements, and planning logistics.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Recordings are usually available here 2023 Recorded Webinars, within 10 days of the webinar.
Title: Exploring Fisheries Policy Options to Control Invasive Catfish in Chesapeake Bay Using Ecopath with Ecosim
Presenter(s): Noah Tait, Graduate Student, LMRCSC II, NOAA Office of Education, Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions
Date & Time: 14 December 2023
11:30 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Exploring Fisheries Policy Options to Control Invasive Catfish in Chesapeake Bay Using Ecopath with Ecosim

Presenter(s): Noah Tait, LMRCSC II, NOAA Office of Education, Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI)

Sponsor(s): NOAAEPP/MSI Cooperative Science Centers

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

Accessibility: Google Meet closed captioning available.

Abstract: Introduced to Chesapeake Bay tributaries to bolster recreational fishing, the blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) has become an invasive apex predator. Capable of exerting top-down forces on Bay trophic webs, they pose a threat to several fisheries-significant species, including the blue crab and fishes such as menhaden and shad. This project focuses on the use of a dynamic mass-balanced ecosystem modeling software, Ecopath with Ecosim (EwE), supplemented with NOAA Fisheries data, to simulate the effects that blue catfish have on the trophic systems of the Bay over time and the interactions between fisheries and ecosystems. EwE allows for the exploration of policy options such as catch quotas, and marine protected areas to optimize for fishery health and economic stability. By exploring policy options for economically incentivizing the capture of blue catfish by recreational and commercial fisheries, the primary objective of reducing the population to a sustainable level can be reasonably accomplished. If the invasive blue catfish population can be reliably controlled through EwE-informed management strategies, then blue crab populations will increase, at least in principle. By extension, preliminary data suggests that patterns relevant to the interaction between blue catfish and blue crabs will be applicable to future, more complex interactions involving menhaden and shad, as well as other key members of Chesapeake Bay food web.

Bio(s): Noah Tait is pursuing an M.S. in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Environmental Science at Hampton University under the mentorship of Dr. Tunde Adebola. Noah's thesis is titled, Developing a Coupled Human Socio-Ecological System for Chesapeake Bay Shellfish Fisheries. The goal of his research is to further develop a model of shellfish fisheries of the Chesapeake Bay, focusing on socio-ecological impacts on the bay and its fisheries. Such impacts can include those that are social, cultural, economic, or political in nature. The model will be developed as a C# plugin to an existing EwE model. Noah is a native of the Chesapeake Bay area, sparking his interest in the bay's ecosystems. Noah aims to apply his studies to a career in fisheries management, helping to develop sound practices and policies for sustainable management of estuarine natural resources. Noah completed his NERTO under the supervision of Howard Townsend, NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Science Technology " Cooperative Oxford Lab.For more information access the webpage for the Cooperative Science Centers, https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/epp-msi/csc/20212022-awards and NERTO, www.noaa.gov/eppnerto/.
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Title: A Systematic Review of the Disease Ecology and Conservation & Management strategies of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
Presenter(s): Olivia Pares, Graduate Student, LMRCSC II, NOAA Office of Education, Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions
Date & Time: 14 December 2023
11:00 am - 11:30 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A Systematic Review of the Disease Ecology and Conservation & Management strategies of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease

Presenter(s): Olivia Pares, LMRCSC II, NOAA Office of Education, Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI)

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science Centers


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

Accessibility: Google Meet closed captioning available.

Abstract: Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) is a highly infectious disease that destroys the soft tissue of many stony coral species, causing a significant coral loss in every reef it infects in approximately three to six weeks. SCTLD first appeared in Miami, Florida, in 2014, and by 2019, SCTLD was reported in Mexico, Belize, and the Caribbean Islands. The pathogen(s) responsible for SCTLD have yet to be confirmed. Coral microbiome analysis using 16s rRNA sequencing has shown that SCTLD is associated with a shift in the microbial community. However, histology of coral tissue infected with SCTLD has demonstrated a breakdown of the host and endosymbiont symbiosis rather than bacteria associated with tissue death. Research using transmission electron microscopy on SCTLD infected and healthy coral hypothesize that SCTLD is a viral disease of endosymbionts leading to coral host death. Whether the putative pathogen(s) responsible for SCTLD is bacterial, viral, or due to environmental stress has eluded researchers. To better decipher the disease dynamics of corals, the complexities of the host, pathogen, and environment triad of ecological factors must be considered for disease management and research. To address this, we aim to synthesize the available knowledge in a comprehensive review of SCTLD peer-reviewed scientific literature, complemented with gray literature, and on-site collaborations with coral resource managers, researchers, and educators. This review will highlight knowledge gaps that facilitate the development of best management practices and research recommendations for SCTLD.

Bio(s): Olivia Pares is in her fourth year of graduate studies, she is investigating the life history and disease ecology of the blue crab (Callinectes spp.) in Puerto Rico, where the five species of Callinectes support an important, yet unstudied, artisanal fishery. She is also learning about management of blue crab in the Chesapeake Bay. Her thesis is titled, Life history and disease ecology of a key benthic-pelagic link in tropical and temperate American estuaries. Olivia aims to become a resource manager at NOAA or another state agency. Olivia completed her NERTO under the supervision of Helena Antoun of NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Regional Office Protected Resources Division.

For more information access the webpage for the Cooperative Science Centers, https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/epp-msi/csc/20212022-awards and NERTO, www.noaa.gov/eppnerto/.

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Title: Exploring whether carbonate chemistry should be considered for site selection for Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica)
Presenter(s): Cloe Lemaire, Graduate Student, LMRCSC II, NOAA Office of Education, Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions
Date & Time: 14 December 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Exploring whether carbonate chemistry should be considered for site selection for Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica)

Presenter(s): Cloe Lemaire, LMRCSC II, NOAA Office of Education, Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI)

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science Centers


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

Accessibility: Google Meet closed captioning available.

Abstract: In the U.S. southeast, the Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) is a valuable fishery providing economic benefit. Additionally, oysters are often referred to as ecosystem engineers creating structured reefs and increasing coastal resilience. The focus of this study was quantifying temporal and spatial environmental variability for factors impactful to oyster growth and calcification (pH, dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), total alkalinity (TA), and equilibrium pCO2) across two southeast salt marshes, Galveston Bay, Texas, and Wassaw Sound, Georgia. We hypothesize oysters grown in optimal conditions will be less energetically challenged, maximizing growth rate and delivery of ecosystem services. In Georgia, adult and juvenile oyster growth studies were conducted to draw connections between water quality and oyster growth. Daily pH variability was similar (~0.5 units/day) between all sites in Texas and Georgia, except for Prairie Preserve, which had the highest daily pH variability (p< 0.05), most likely due to limited hydraulic exchange with the larger bay. However, DIC concentrations and TA were higher in Texas than in Georgia, resulting in higher saturation indices across all sites in Galveston Bay. In Georgia, saturation indices were below nominal calcification threshold (<1) at most sites, however, oysters actively recruited and grew (Coffee Bluff = 0.4 0.1, yet number of newly recruited spat was highest at 98 4). Moreover, ontogenetic differences in growth suggest optimum growing conditions may not be the same at all life stages. The current study provides evidence for increased larval recruitment and early growth in the upper (low-salinity) estuary but increased adult growth and survival in the lower (high-salinity) estuary.

Bio(s): Cloe Lemaire is pursuing an M.S. degree in Marine Science at Savannah State University. Cloe's research goals include assessing the effects of natural variations and human-caused impacts on coastal ecosystems and organisms. Her thesis is focused on the effects of these changes on the value of fisheries, particularly the eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica). She completed her NERTO under the supervision of Jennifer Doerr, Research Fishery Biologist, of the Habitat Branch, NOAA/SEFSC/Galveston Laboratory.

For more information access the webpage for the Cooperative Science Centers, https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/epp-msi/csc/20212022-awards and NERTO, www.noaa.gov/eppnerto/.

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13 December 2023

Title: Ecosystem Status Report for the Hawaiian Islands
Presenter(s): Jamison Gove, Ph.D., Research Oceanographer, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, PIFSC
Date & Time: 13 December 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Ecosystem Status Report for the Hawaiian Islands (EBM/EBFM)NOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Jamison Gove, Ph.D., Research Oceanographer, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)

Sponsor(s): NMFS and NOAA Central Library

Seminar Contacts: Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov) and NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)


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

Abstract: The Hawaii Integrated Ecosystem Assessment recently released the first ever Ecosystem Status Report for Hawaii. The report expands the geographic scope of previous efforts and describes the status and trends of marine ecosystems across the 8 main Hawaiian Islands. The seminar will highlight key findings related to socio-cultural connections, climate and ocean ecosystem processes, and human impacts within the Hawaiian Islands and how this information supports ecosystem-based management in the Pacific Islands region.

Keywords: ecosystem, Hawaii, ecosystem-based management

Bio(s): Dr. Jamison Gove is a research oceanographer with the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and leads the Hawaii Integrated Ecosystem Assessment.

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


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Title: Ocean Acidification in the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa
Presenter(s): Val Brown, NOAA NMS American Samoa
Date & Time: 13 December 2023
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm ET
Location: GoTo Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Ocean Acidification in the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa

Presenter(s): Val Brown, Research Coordinator at The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa

Sponsor(s): NOAA Ocean Acidification Program SOARCE webinar series https://oceanacidification.noaa.gov/ocean-acidification-education-outreach/

Seminar Contact(s): natalie.lord@noaa.gov

Abstract: American Samoa is home to some of the most resilient coral reefs in the world. From the 500-year-old giant Porites corals in Ta'u, to the heat resistant super corals in Ofu, and the thriving coral communities in Fagatele Bay. The reefs protect the shorelines, provide food for families, and play an integral role in Samoan culture and heritage. The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa is working with partners to better understand how ocean acidification may affect these resources and the communities that rely on them. Efforts include monitoring ocean acidification indicators, integration of ocean acidification into climate vulnerability and adaptation efforts, and education and outreach.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Webinar recording will be shared on the NOAA OAP YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7UrrT3gGJAHGnZzjQCvNQ

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12 December 2023

Title: Overview of the Draft Aquatic National eDNA Strategy
Presenter(s): Dr. Kelly Goodwin, NOAA 'Omics Portfolio Lead & NOAA 'Omics Working Group Chair, NOAA Ocean Exploration
Date & Time: 12 December 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series



Title: Overview of the Draft Aquatic National eDNA Strategy

Part of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series



Presenter(s): Dr. Kelly Goodwin, NOAA 'Omics Portfolio Lead & NOAA 'Omics Working Group Chair, NOAA Ocean Exploration



Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics



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



Remote Access: Register Here



Abstract: The co-chairs of the eDNA Task Team under the Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology (SOST) Interagency Working Group on Biodiversity will provide a preview of the National Aquatic eDNA Strategy, which is slated to roll out in spring 2024.



Bio(s): Dr. Kelly Goodwin is a marine microbiologist who has led development, validation, application, and technology transfer of molecular biological tools to address NOAA missions, including improved assessment of ecosystem status. Within the NOAA Ocean Exploration Science and Technology Division, she is the portfolio lead for NOAA 'Omics and serves as the chair of the NOAA 'Omics Working Group. In these roles, Dr. Goodwin is responsible for providing agency-wide direction with regard to harmonizing integration of bioscience and biotechnology into NOAA research and operations. The goal is to accelerate mission outcomes across a range of national priorities, including employing biomolecular mapping of biodiversity to explore the ocean and to understand and mitigate impacts arising from ecosystem threats such as climate, pollution, disease, and invasive species.



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



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Title: Fundamental and Ecological Thermal Physiology of California Chinook Salmon
Presenter(s): Ken Zillig, University of California, Davis
Date & Time: 12 December 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Fundamental and Ecological Thermal Physiology of California Chinook Salmon

Presenter(s): Ken Zillig, University of California, Davis

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Groundfish Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Bianca.Prohaska@noaa.gov and Sarah.Friedman@noaa.gov (NOAA NMFS AFSC RACE GAP)Location: Webinar


Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mcd207c7faa0b6e6449f165028ad4c156 Or by phone: 1(415) 527-5035 Access code: 2760 566 4931 Meeting password: gfish23

Accessibility: Webex closed captioning available.

Abstract: Salmon in California (and elsewhere) confront interacting abiotic and biotic factors as they spawn, rear, and migrate. We use the organismal physiology of juvenile Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) to explore how their response to environmental temperature, and consequently management actions, may be impacted by their ecological interactions. We find that thermal effects upon trophic interactions may be a driver of poor salmonid performance in warm-water conditions.

Bio(s): Dr. Ken Zillig completed his Ph.D in ecology under the guidance of Dr. Nann Fangue at the University of California Davis. His dissertation research focused the interpopulation variation in thermal physiology of juvenile Chinook salmon populations from across the west coast. He has continued his work on Chinook salmon with a post-doc studying the impact of food resources on the thermal performance of wild-rearing Chinook salmon. In addition, he has conducted metabolic research on disparate systems from the Antarctic to tropical Pacific islands.

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Title: Exploring Livestock Grazing for Coastal Habitat Management
Presenter(s): Robert Smith, Coastal Coordinator for Wildlife Mississippi; Brandon Waltman, NCRS Assistant State Soil Scientist; Dr. Rocky Lemus, forage research professor, Mississippi State University Extension; and Jim Currie, private landowner
Date & Time: 12 December 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Exploring Livestock Grazing for Coastal Habitat Management Webinar

Presenter(s): Robert Smith, Coastal Coordinator for Wildlife Mississippi; Brandon Waltman, NCRS Assistant State Soil Scientist; Dr. Rocky Lemus, forage research professor, Mississippi State University Extension; and Jim Currie, private landowner

Sponsor(s): National Sea Grant Office

Seminar Contact(s): kelly.samek@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://msstateextension.zoom.us/my/ericsparksmsu

Abstract: Searching for a cost-effective, less intrusive habitat management solution? Discover how to transform livestock grazing from a ubiquitous agricultural practice into a powerful tool for vegetation management and landscape enhancement. In this webinar, you'll hear short presentations from Robert Smith, Coastal Coordinator for Wildlife Mississippi, Brandon Waltman, NCRS Assistant State Soil Scientist, Dr. Rocky Lemus, forage research professor, Mississippi State University Extension, and Jim Currie, private landowner followed by a Q&A session. Topics to be covered include what is conservation grazing, the power of herbivory, herbivory and soil health, wildland forage and its management, and a case study. For more information: https://exploringlivestockgrazingwebinar.eventbrite.com

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11 December 2023

Title: Demonstration and evaluation of global VIIRS tandem winds from S-NPP and NOAA-20
Presenter(s): Dave Santek, CIMSS/SSEC, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
Date & Time: 11 December 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Demonstration and evaluation of global VIIRS tandem winds from S-NPP and NOAA-20

Presenter(s): Dave Santek, CIMSS/SSEC, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI

Sponsor(s): NOAA JPSS Program

Seminar Contact(s): Bill Sjoberg bill.sjoberg@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/cdi-gtqb-ahs
Phone Numbers (US)
+1 240-774-0054
PIN: 318 601 240#

Abstract:
The VIIRS polar winds product is currently operational for the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (S-NPP) and NOAA-20 satellites, providing wind speed, direction, and pressure of cloud-tracked features at high latitudes. With NOAA-20 in a similar orbit as S-NPP but delayed by 1/2 orbit in time, there is an opportunity to track clouds from the NOAA-20/S-NPP tandem. This will reduce the time interval between images, which will result in reduced latency in product availability, potentially higher quality winds, and global rather than only high-latitude coverage.

The outcome of the project will be presented in terms of product generation, comparisons to other wind products, and an initial model impact experiment. Also, the status of ongoing studies using a triplet of images from the current S-NPP, NOAA-20, and NOAA-21 formation will be discussed.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Available upon Request


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7 December 2023

Title: Inadvertent introduction of bias into the stock assessment and review process
Presenter(s): Will Satterthwaite, Research Ecologist, NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center - Fisheries Ecology Division
Date & Time: 7 December 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Inadvertent introduction of bias into the stock assessment and review process (National Stock Assessment Science Seminar Series)

Presenter(s): Will Satterthwaite, Research Ecologist, NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center - Fisheries Ecology Division

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and NOAA's Central Library (NCL)Seminar Contacts: Abby Furnish (abigail.furnish@noaa.gov) and Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3945052553876565847

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and Federal Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) service are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.


Abstract: Science is struggling with a "reproducibility crisis" brought on by factors including p-hacking or selective reporting that may increase the rate of false positives or generate misleading effect size estimates from meta-analyses. This results when multiple modeling approaches or statistical tests may be brought to bear on the same problem, and there are pressures or rewards for finding significant results. I will provide examples of risks for similar processes operating in fisheries science, and describe simulations addressing the level of bias this may introduce into management advice.Keywords: p-hacking, reproducibility, bias


Bio(s): Will Satterthwaite is a research ecologist based in Santa Cruz. In his day job, he works on the ecology and life history of salmon and their interactions with the ecosystem. Since 2012, he has been a member of the Pacific Fishery Management Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee, developing familiarity with assessing groundfish and coastal pelagic species. Although this talk is partially informed by experiences on the SSC, he in no way speaks for the SSC or NMFS during this talk.

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Title: Pacific Northwest forested and scrub-shrub tidal wetlands: The once and future swamps
Presenter(s): Laura Brophy, Center for Applied Ecology, Oregon State University
Date & Time: 7 December 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Pacific Northwest forested and scrub-shrub tidal wetlands: The once and future swamps

Presenter(s): Laura Brophy, M.S., Center for Applied Ecology, Oregon State University

Sponsor(s): NOAA NWFSC Monster Seminar Jam

Seminar Contacts: Vicky Krikelas, Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov
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Abstract: Forested and scrub-shrub tidal wetlands (collectively known as tidal swamps) of the US Pacific Northwest (PNW) are understudied, yet of great interest today due to their historical losses, high levels of ecosystem services, and current and future threats including climate change. The most prevalent and unique tidal swamp type in this region is dominated by brackish-tolerant Sitka spruce, with dry season salinities often ranging into the mesohaline. Our team has collaborated with others to create accurate, elevation-based maps of estuary extent and analyses of changes in vegetation and tidal connectivity, which in combination allow us to determine the historical and current distribution of tidal swamps and tidal marshes. Combining these studies with similar analyses by other regional experts has revealed that prior to Euro-American arrival, PNW tidal swamps made up over half of the total tidal wetland area in the region's estuaries. Since then, over 90% of these tidal swamps have been lost due to estuary modifications such as diking, fill and logging. These losses, along with the high levels of ecosystem services provided by PNW tidal swamps such as carbon sequestration and juvenile salmond foraging habitat, mean that forested tidal wetlands are now a high priority for restoration and conservation in the region. However, human alterations such as diking and drainage have led to major changes at historical locations of tidal swamps, particularly subsidence (elevation loss). As a result, tidal swamps often cannot be restored in their historical locations. To determine suitable restoration sites, our Pacific Northwest Blue Carbon Working Group is characterizing the physical environment of least-disturbed PNW tidal swamps, including key drivers such as elevation, groundwater level, and salinity. We are using the resulting data along with elevation-based estuary extent maps, LIDAR digital elevation models, spatial data on salinities, and maps of tidal connectivity to develop maps of potential tidal swamp restoration sites. The resulting maps will help coastal land managers, restoration practitioners, and other stakeholders plan effective conservation and restoration projects to help bring back the many valued functions of the PNW's unique forested and scrub-shrub tidal wetlands.

Bio(s): Laura Brophy directs the Estuary Technical Group at the Institute for Applied Ecology, a nonprofit in Corvallis, Oregon and serves as Courtesy Faculty for Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. She develops and delivers rigorous science to support estuary restoration and conservation by coastal communities. Over the past 20 years, Laura has led field studies in nearly all of Oregon's major estuaries, including effectiveness monitoring at the state's largest tidal wetland restoration projects. Building on these projects with collaborative teams across the U.S. Pacific Northwest and West Coast, she and her colleagues have made exciting discoveries about tidal wetland characteristics and functions, which have led to her central role in producing improved maps of estuary habitats and improved quantification of tidal wetland functions like carbon sequestration and fish habitat. Laura currently collaborates with many state, Tribal, regional and national entities to apply these new methods and insights, helping to improve estuarine resource management across the U.S. into the future.

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Title: Artificial Intelligence in Weather Modeling
Presenter(s): Dr. Anima Anandkumar, Bren Professor of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Division of Engineering and Applied Science, Caltech
Date & Time: 7 December 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Artificial Intelligence in Weather Modeling

Presenter(s): Dr. Anima Anandkumar, Artificial Intelligence in Weather Modeling, Division of Engineering and Applied Science, Caltech

Sponsor(s): The Office of System Architecture and Advanced Planning (OSAAP), and the NESDIS User Engagement Council.

Seminar Contact(s): Vanessa Escobar, (Vanessa.Escobar@noaa.gov)Location: WebinarRegistration link: (Registration required) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JcZmbp0AZc0W_6fUnBeozS68W4NsSVDNuwAWluXGWww/edit

Abstract: Dr. Anandkumar leads development of AI-based weather modeling that allows forecasting with higher resolution and faster predictions for extreme weather events. On September 10, several new AI-based models followed"and accurately predicted"Hurricane Lee's path through the Atlantic Ocean. These programs leverage activities and outputs from NOAA's new Center for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) established in 2021 to improve NOAA capabilities. During this month's Speaker Series talk, Dr. Anandkumar will discuss her work with NVIDIA on storm prediction modeling using machine learning, which is faster, more scalable, and more affordable than traditionally used modeling systems. To learn more about how Dr. Anandkumar and Caltech are working towards the Pathfinder Initiative, please contact noaa.pathfinderinitiative@noaa.gov.

Bio(s): Dr. Anima Anandkumar (California Institute of Technology) has been a Bren Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at CalTech since 2017 and is the senior director of machine learning research at NVIDIA. Her research in artificial intelligence (AI) brings pivotal solutions to climate, drone flight, engineering, and medicine advancement. She has been honored for her groundbreaking work with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Fellowship, Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, National Science Foundation (NSF) Career Award, and faculty fellowships from Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Adobe. She is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Expert Network.

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Title: Restoration of Deep Gulf of Mexico Coral Communities: Gulf of Mexico Forum Webinar
Presenter(s): Sasha Francis, Gulf Restoration Education & Outreach Manager, Deepwater Horizon - DWH - Mesophotic & Deep Benthic Communities Restoration, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, NOAA Affiliate
Date & Time: 7 December 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Restoration of Deep Gulf of Mexico Coral Communities
NOAA Gulf of Mexico Forum Webinar Series


Presenter(s): Sasha Francis, Gulf Restoration Education & Outreach Manager, Deepwater Horizon (DWH) Mesophotic & Deep Benthic Communities Restoration, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Gulf of Mexico Regional Collaboration Team, a part of NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network

Seminar Contact(s): Kristen Laursen, Kristen.R.Laursen@noaa.gov , NOAA Fisheries and Regional Collaboration NetworkLocation: Webinar


Remote Access: Please Register at:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5311921428427346517
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For your awareness, this webinar will be recorded and shared.


Abstract: For December, the Gulf of Mexico Forum webinar series will focus on mesophotic and deep benthic (mid-depths and deep-sea) communities in the Gulf of Mexico. In particular, our speaker, Sasha Francis, will focus on the ongoing efforts to restore these hard-to-reach habitats that were injured by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. This presentation will feature imagery and stories about fascinating deep-sea coral propagation techniques, exploration and sample collections a mile below the surface, connecting scientists at sea with the community, and more.


Bio(s): Sasha Francis is the Gulf Restoration Education and Outreach Manager with National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, working with NOAA and other partners on the restoration of Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities injured by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. She leads strategic efforts to share the restoration activities being conducted by four collaborative project teams, and increase awareness of the existence and importance of these communities, threats they face, and actions that can be taken to protect them. Sasha's previous roles include being a marine mammal behaviorist, zookeeper, and Texas watershed environmental educator.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Please contact Kristen.R.Laursen@noaa.gov for the recording and/or PDF.

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6 December 2023

Title: Assessing Drought in a Changing Climate
Presenter(s): Meredith Muth, NIDIS; Maggie Hurwitz, NWS; Joel Lisonbee, NIDIS; Arin Peters, NWS Western Region Hydrology Program Manager; Andy Hoell, NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory; Brian Brettschneider, NWS Anchorage Alaska; Maggie Hurwitz, NWS
Date & Time: 6 December 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series



Title: Assessing Drought in a Changing Climate



Presenter(s):

Welcome: Meredith Muth, NIDIS; Maggie Hurwitz, NWS

State of the Science Overview: Joel Lisonbee, NIDIS

Monitoring and Communicating Drought in a Changing Climate: Arin Peters, NWS Western Region Hydrology Program Manager

Attribution and Uncertainty of Droughts: Andy Hoell, NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory; Brian Brettschneider, NWS Anchorage Alaska

Q&A and Discussion: Maggie Hurwitz, NWS



Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System and National Weather Service



Seminar Contact(s): Meredith Muth (meredith.muth@noaa.gov) and Maggie Hurwitz (margaret.hurwitz@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar



Remote Access:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/806354775104750680



Abstract:

How will climate change affect how we assess drought? How can we assess if a drought was made worse because of a warming climate? This webinar, hosted by NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) and National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), will focus on challenges in assessing and communicating drought conditions in a changing climate. The presentations and feedback received during this webinar will help NWS to develop practical field office guidance for messaging drought in a changing climate, based on the best available science.



Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Will be available here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmADP4Cm4SNtYZMmrY48PtQ



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Title: NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Coping with Drought Informational Webinar: LOI Feedback & Application Requirements
Presenter(s): Britt Parker and Crystal Stiles, NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System
Date & Time: 6 December 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NIDIS Coping with Drought Informational

Remote Access: LOI Feedback & Application Requirements

Presenter(s): Britt Parker and Crystal Stiles, NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System

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

Abstract: In September 2023, NIDIS announced approximately $2 million in funding for projects to support tribal drought resilience as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, under the Inflation Reduction Act.The Climate Program Office FY24 NIDIS Tribal Drought Resilience with Inflation Reduction Act Support competition will focus on addressing current and future drought risk on tribal lands across the Western U.S. to support decision-making and build tribal drought resilience in a changing climate. The competition lead will hold an informational webinar on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 2 p.m. ET. This webinar will provide general information about feedback provided on letters of intent, as well as full application requirements.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Will be available here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmADP4Cm4SNtYZMmrY48PtQ

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Title: Causal analysis: Dynamic and phylogenetic structural equation models
Presenter(s): Jim Thorson, NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 6 December 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar and 110 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Causal analysis: Dynamic and phylogenetic structural equation models

Presenter(s): Jim Thorson, NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA NMFS SWFSC Fisheries Ecology DivisionSeminar contact: tanya.rogers@noaa.gov.

Abstract: Description, prediction, and explanation all depend upon causal understanding. In this talk, I demonstrate a simplified (linear) toolbox for causal analysis that builds upon structural equation models. To demonstrate, I first introduce phylogenetic structural equation models (PSEM). I show that these can be fitted to data from 30+ traits for all described fishes to classify fishes into Periodic, Equilibrium, or Opportunistic strategies. I also introduce a simplified R-package phylosem that can be used for customized application of PSEM. Finally, I use PSEM to predict natural mortality rate for rockfishes (Sebastes spp), and show that PSEM substantively improves predictions relative to conventional linear models when predicting natural mortality from size and growth parameters. Next, I introduce dynamic structural equation model (DSEM). This includes both simultaneous and lagged effects, and therefore unifies a wide range of time-series methods. I specifically highlight how DSEM can be used to synthesize physical and lower-trophic variables to explain recruitment for Alaska pollock. I also introduce how DSEM can be used to integrate ecosystem indicators for Integrated Ecosystem Assessments (IEAs), using the Bering Sea ecosystem as an example. I hope to convince you that structural equation models are useful to integrate causal understanding into statistical models.

Bio(s): Jim Thorson is a statistical ecologist at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center. His pandemic hobby was reading global history books. He will soon be fostering two cats, and hopes to study their interactions with existing (resident) children.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded; link to recording available upon request.

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Title: A Strategic Approach to Climate Modeling for Environmental Security
Presenter(s): Dr. Richard B. -Ricky- Rood, University of Michigan
Date & Time: 6 December 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, USA - 2A305, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A Strategic Approach to Climate Modeling for Environmental SecurityNOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Richard B. (Ricky) Rood, University of Michigan

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): Audrey Gaudel, audrey.gaudel@noaa.gov

Abstract: Climate simulations show that our carbon dioxide and methane emissions, primarily, have caused Earth to warm and that we must intervene and, essentially, eliminate the emissions to manage the warming and its consequences. Such a credible vision of our future is historically unique. Though the challenges are daunting, the simulations motivate us to take informed steps to influence the magnitude of the change that we will realize and manage the consequences.
New modeling strategies and modeling capacity are essential tools to take benefit of the knowledge provided by our future-climate projections. As the climate is and will be non-stationarity, the models will be providing information along a trajectory that is novel; they will provide information about trends and extremes. Questions of design, engineering, and management, which have for decades relied on historical environmental observations, will rest on trajectories described, first, by simulations. New questions of large-scale environmental intervention will emerge. Current climate modeling capacity rests in institutions, most of which are focused on research. Community-wide, effective protocols anchor organizations such as the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP), which provide simulation design criteria and facilitate integrated evaluations, descriptions of uncertainty, and interpretation of simulations. It supports a culture of model intercomparison projects that evaluate model performance using the body of climate observations. Models that have participated in CMIP have been evaluated and applied to a wide range of applications, some of which they were not originally designed.It is argued here that in order to meet the challenges of a warming climate with its multitude of correlated consequences, new modeling strategies are needed. These strategies rely on models being designed for purpose and their guidance interpreted in context with observations, theory, and experiment to support science-based decision making. This talk highlights some of the lessons learned from our efforts to apply current models to adaptation and proffers potential design criteria for needed model capacity.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: https://csl.noaa.gov/seminars/2023, contingent on speaker approval.

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5 December 2023

Title: The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5): Alaska Chapter Overview
Presenter(s): Henry Huntington, NCA5 Alaska chapter lead, and several co-authors
Date & Time: 5 December 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5): Alaska Chapter Overview


Presenter(s): Henry Huntington, NCA5 Alaska chapter lead, and several co-authors

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Abstract: The Alaska chapter of the Fifth National Climate Assessment examines how climate change affects various aspects of our society. From health and livelihoods through our built environment and our security, the changing climate has far-reaching effects. The chapter also examines the many ways that Alaska communities and others are adapting to a changing environment.

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

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Title: Intermountain West Drought Briefing
Presenter(s): Gretel Follingstad, NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System NIDI, University of Colorado Boulder / Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences CIRES; Curtis Riganti, National Drought Mitigation Center; Emilie Elias, USDA Southwest Climate Hub
Date & Time: 5 December 2023
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series



Title: Intermountain West Drought Briefing

Presenter(s):
Introduction and Snow Drought Update " Gretel Follingstad, NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), University of Colorado Boulder / Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)Drought Conditions Update " Curtis Riganti, National Drought Mitigation CenterSpecial Presentation: The Fifth U.S. National Climate Assessment and the NCA Interactive Atlas Explorer " Emilie Elias, USDA Southwest Climate Hub

Sponsor(s):
NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System

Seminar Contact(s):
Gretel Follingstad gretel.follingstad@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: This webinar will provide an update on current drought conditions and snow drought in the Intermountain West (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming), followed by a special presentation on the Fifth U.S. National Climate Assessment (NCA5) and the NCA Interactive Atlas Explorer. The NCA Interactive Atlas Explorer provides digital access to downscaled climate projections used in NCA5, which allows users to explore projected changes to local climate conditions.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Will be available here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmADP4Cm4SNtYZMmrY48PtQ

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Title: Evolutionary status of antifreeze glycoprotein genotype and function may inform on environmental preference of Pacific cod and Walleye Pollock
Presenter(s): Chi-Hing Christina Cheng, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Date & Time: 5 December 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Evolutionary status of antifreeze glycoprotein genotype and function may inform on environmental preference of Pacific cod and Walleye Pollock

Presenter(s): Chi-Hing Christina Cheng, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Ground fish Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Bianca.Prohaska@noaa.gov and Sarah.Friedman@noaa.gov (NOAA NMFS AFSC RACE GAP)Location: Webinar


Accessibility: Webex closed captioning available.


Abstract: Freezing water temperatures and floating ice crystals in the marine cryosphere are a deadly combination for hypoosmotic teleost fishes. This has compelled the evolution of a diversity of life-saving antifreeze proteins in different fish lineages. Antifreeze glycoprotein (AFGP) evolved in the most recent common ancestor of the gadidae family, enabling a number of species to exploit icy, freezing Arctic and sub-Arctic environments. The status of the AFGP trait in the commercially important Alaska Pacific cod and the walleye pollock is previously unknown. We characterized the phenotype, i.e. AFGP activity in these two species collected from the East Bering Sea, to evaluate the level of antifreeze protection against freezing. We also characterized the AFGP genotype to evaluate the functionality of the encoding genes. Results thus far suggest icy, freezing conditions of the high Arctic are uninhabitable for these two gadids.

Bio(s): Chris Cheng is a Professor in the Department of Evolution,Ecology and Behavior at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees fromthe Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology at the same university.Her research contributes to the understanding of cold adaptation andspecialization of polar fishes as well as their biodiversity, using integrativeapproaches, from field studies, environmental DNA, protein biochemistry,molecular physiology, phylogenetics, to genome biology. Her work experience in the polar regionsincludes nearly four decades in Antarctica (McMurdo and Palmer Stations)starting with in 1984, ship expeditions to the Atlantic Arctic, and recentcollaboration with NOAA scientists in the Alaskan Arctic. Her research alsoinvolved working in the sub-Antarctic regions of Chile and New Zealand ontemperate relatives of Antarctic fishes. In 2012, she was elected AAAS Fellowfor advancing the field of molecular evolution of new functional genes throughher work on the mechanisms of antifreeze protein gene evolution. She served as a member on the NSF OPPAdvisory Committee in 2012-2014, and on the 2015 NAS/NRC study "AStrategic Vision for Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research, and currently onthe NAS Polar Research Board from 2022-2025.

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Title: Effects of vertical mixing on the Lake Michigan food web: an application of a linked end-to-end Earth System Model Framework
Presenter(s): Hongyan Zhang, Eureka Aquatic Res. LLC, David Cannon, University of Michigan
Date & Time: 5 December 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Effects of vertical mixing on the Lake Michigan food web: an application of a linked end-to-end Earth System Model Framework

Presenter(s): Hongyan Zhang (Eureka Aquatic Res. LLC), David Cannon (U. Michigan)

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

SeminarContact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: Physical processes may affect ecosystem structure and function through the accumulation, transport and dispersal of organic and inorganic materials, nutrients, and organisms; they structure physical habitat, and can influence predator-prey interactions and trophic production. In the Laurentian Great Lakes, horizontal currents generally dominate, but little is known about the effects of vertical mixing on lake food webs. We developed a linked earth system model and used it to explore how vertical mixing affects the productivity of Lake Michigan (LM), the world's fifth largest lake, whose food web and fisheries have been adversely affected by invasive Dreissena mussels. We hypothesized that higher vertical mixing would result in higher food web biomass by making phosphorus more available to the lower food web, and that filtration by invasive mussels would counter the effects of mixing and decrease food web biomass. Using linked climate, hydrodynamics and ecosystem models, we projected the response of LM's food web to scenarios of different levels of vertical mixing, with and without invasive mussels. Biomass of most functional food web groups increased with increases in vertical mixing, with greatest increases in phytoplankton and zooplankton. Increased biomass was due to the replenishment of nutrients into the euphotic zone, which enhanced growth and biomass of lower trophic levels through bottom-up effects. However, filtration by invasive mussels reduced the positive effects of mixing for most species. Future applications of the linked earth system framework will explore effects of climate warming and nutrient reduction on fisheries production to inform fisheries managers.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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4 December 2023

Title: How Environmental Justice Law & Policy Has Been Shaping Great Lakes Protection & Restoration
Presenter(s): Oday Salim, Environmental Law and Sustainability Clinic Director, University of Michigan Law School
Date & Time: 4 December 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: How Environmental Justice Law & Policy Has Been Shaping Great Lakes Protection & Restoration

Presenter(s): Oday Salim, Environmental Law & Sustainability Clinic Director at the University of Michigan Law School

Sponsor(s): Great Lakes Seminar Series: The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) and NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (NOAA GLERL)
Seminar Contacts: Margaret Throckmorton, throckmj@umich.edu Location: Webinar


Remote Access: Register at: https://umich.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=69536ba6c5d787d86fa6ad710&id=a9e1cba302&e=fab337377e

Abstract: There is an all too common misconception that environmental justice law is vague and toothless. In fact, environmental justice law is nearly ubiquitous and has been significantly altering environmental decision-making norms. This talk will address the ways that environmental justice law has already shaped and may in the future shape Great Lakes environmental protection and restoration. Specifically, the talk will define environmental justice law, summarize its history, and go through Great Lakes case studies that illustrate how this legal framework alters decision-making regarding pollution control, natural resources management, and energy regulation.

Bio(s): Oday Salim directs the Environmental Law & Sustainability Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School, where he also co-directs the Environmental Law & Policy Program and teaches the Environmental Justice seminar. In addition, he is an attorney for the National Wildlife Federation in its Great Lakes Regional Center and the chair of the American Bar Association's Environmental Justice Committee. Professor Salim has taught courses on environmental justice, energy regulation, and mineral law. As an attorney, his most recent work has addressed water affordability, oil pipelines, Clean Water Act permitting, stormwater management, and the public trust doctrine.

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30 November 2023

Title: Assessment of marine, estuarine, and riverine habitat vulnerability to climate change
Presenter(s): Michael Johnson, MS, Regional climate & resilience coordinator, Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office
Date & Time: 30 November 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Assessment of marine, estuarine, and riverine habitat vulnerability to climate change

Presenter(s): Michael Johnson, MS, Regional climate & resilience coordinator, Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office

Sponsor(s): NOAA NWFSC Monster Seminar Jam

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

Join via Webex:

https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m13be6e4e4f7af5fc75612760532574db

Meeting number: 2763 575 3111
Meeting password: axKJ28Jc7mP

Join via phone: 1-415-527-5035 U.S. Toll Free; Can't join the meeting? Contact support.



Abstract: Vulnerability assessments have become an important tool in climate change science. As the Northeast U.S. Shelf and other regions continues to experience rapid change, it will be important to understand the relative vulnerability of its species, habitats, and communities to that change. We developed the Habitat Climate Vulnerability Assessment (HCVA), which considers climate impacts on the habitats of fish and protected species in the Northeast U.S. region. The objective of the study was to provide regional managers and scientists with a practical tool to efficiently assess the relative vulnerability of habitats to climate change. The HCVA considers two components, exposure and the sensitivity (including adaptability), to determine vulnerability of marine, estuarine, and riverine habitats to climate change from Cape Hatteras, NC to the Maine-Canada border. The framework incorporated key environmental drivers of change and the sensitivity of habitats to those changes, and used expert elicitation, which relies on expert knowledge, to score the sensitivity and exposure of each habitat. Some of the goals of the study were to contribute to an understanding of the long-term effects of climate change to fish habitats, identification of particularly vulnerable habitats, and inform decisions regarding EFH designations and consultations, and fishery management.

BIO

Mike has worked for the National Marine Fisheries Service for 24 years, with the majority of that time spent in the Habitat and Ecosystem Services Division (HESD) in the Greater Atlantic Region. He has a MS degree in biology with a focus on ichthyology and marine ecology. In addition to decades of experience conducting Essential Fish Habitat consultations in the northeast region, Mike is the climate coordinator for the HESD and Greater Atlantic Region Fisheries Office. He has served on numerous climate coordination groups nationally and regionally, developed guidance for integrating climate science into the HESD program, and was a lead author on a climate vulnerability assessment for coastal habitats in the northeast region. His interest in climate change extends to his personal life, where he is the chair of the climate resiliency committee in the Town of Ipswich, Massachusetts. Mike enjoys road and gravel bike riding in New England and beyond.

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Title: Estuaries past, present and future: Using elevations and historical maps to characterize estuarine habitats across 30 National Estuarine Research Reserves
Presenter(s): Kerstin Wasson, Elkhorn Slough NERR, kerstin.wasson@gmail.com; Charlie Endris, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, charles.endris@sjsu.edu; Andrea Woolfolk, Elkhorn Slough NERR, amwoolfolk@gmail.com; Suzanne Shull, Padilla Bay NERR, sshull@padillabay.gov
Date & Time: 30 November 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Estuaries past, present and future: Using elevations and historical maps to characterize estuarine habitats across 30 National Estuarine Research Reserves

Presenter(s):
  • Kerstin Wasson, Research Coordinator, Elkhorn Slough NERR
  • Charlie Endris, GIS Specialist, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
  • Andrea Woolfolk, Stewardship Coordinator, Elkhorn Slough NERR
  • Suzanne Shull, GIS Specialist, Padilla Bay NERR


Sponsor(s): This webinar is sponsored by the NERRS Science CollaborativeSeminar Contacts: Doug George (douglas.george@noaa.gov) or Nick Soberal (nsoberal@umich.edu) Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_33F-LjrSQpW6qE_1062QiAAbstract
Estuaries are coastal gems. To protect and restore them, we need a clear understanding of exactly where they are, where they were, and where they could be in the future. A team led by the National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERRs) recently completed an ambitious effort to map estuarine habitat in and around the 30 NERRs. They used a powerful combination of NOAA resources for elevation and tidal datums to map the reach of tides, historical topographic sheets generated by NOAA's predecessor agency to map past habitat distributions, and compared this to mapping from USFWS's National Wetland Inventory (NWI). Elevation-based mapping revealed that estuary extent is greater than currently mapped in NWI. At more than two-thirds of the Reserves, the team detected tidal forests missed by NWI. Comparison of historical maps to NWI revealed dramatically greater loss of tidal wetland extent on the Pacific coast than in other regions. The results of this investigation suggest that multiple mapping methods complement each other and should be integrated to provide a more accurate understanding of estuaries"past, present and future.

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Title: Bay scallop resilience multigenerational ocean acidification experiments
Presenter(s): Shannon Meseck, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 30 November 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Bay scallop resilience multigenerational ocean acidification experiments

Presenter(s): Shannon Meseck, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center

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

Remote Access: https://meet.google.com/paw-jhrb-nzr

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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28 November 2023

Title: Snow crab in a rapidly changing Bering Sea: Historical context, recent insights and future perspectives
Presenter(s): Erin Fedewa, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Shellfish Assessment Program
Date & Time: 28 November 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Snow crab in a rapidly changing Bering Sea: Historical context, recent insights and future perspectives

Presenter(s): Erin Fedewa, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Shellfish Assessment Program (SAP)

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Groundfish Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Bianca.Prohaska@noaa.gov and Sarah.Friedman@noaa.gov (NOAA NMFS AFSC RACE GAP)Location: Webinar


Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mcd207c7faa0b6e6449f165028ad4c156 Or by phone: 1(415) 527-5035 Access code: 2760 566 4931 Meeting password: gfish23

Accessibility: Webex closed captioning available.

Abstract: The 2021 collapse of Bering Sea snow crab coincided with record-high juvenile recruitment, extreme temperatures, and historic low sea ice. Declines in juvenile snow crab body condition have previously been associated with warmer temperatures in the Bering Sea, and energetic condition is likely an important determinant of survival. Here, we investigate spatiotemporal variation in body condition of juvenile snow crab collected during (2019) and after (2021 " 2023) the Bering Sea snow crab stock collapse. Our results provide empirical evidence that immature snow crab in eastern Bering Sea nursery grounds were in reduced energetic condition in 2019 relative to post-collapse years.

Bio(s): Erin Fedewa is a Research Fishery Biologist at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center's Shellfish Assessment Program in Kodiak, Alaska. She received her M.S. from Oregon State University, and afterwards, was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to conduct research in Trinidad and Tobago. As a member of the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council's Crab Plan Team, Erin's interests lie in conducting applied research to support effective management decisions for Bering Sea crab stocks. Her diverse research portfolio includes snow crab energetics, trophic dynamics and thermal stress, crab-ecosystem linkages, Bitter Crab Disease dynamics, and fishery gear interactions. She also leads the Ecosystem and Socioeconomic Profiles for Bering Sea crab stocks in support of ecosystem-based fisheries management

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Title: Evidence of Langmuir mixing effects in the upper ocean layer during tropical cyclones using observations and a coupled wave-ocean model
Presenter(s): Xiaohui Zhou, Princeton University
Date & Time: 28 November 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Evidence of Langmuir mixing effects in the upper ocean layer during tropical cyclones using observations and a coupled wave-ocean model

Presenter(s): Xiaohui Zhou, Princeton University

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

Seminar Contact(s): Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
Phone Numbers (US)+1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: Mixing of the ocean beneath tropical cyclones (TC) cools the surface temperature there by modifying the storm intensity. Modeling studies predict that surface wave forcing through Langmuir turbulence (LT) increases the mixing and cooling and decreases near-surface vertical velocity shear. However, there are very few quantitative observational validations of these model predictions, and the validation efforts are often limited by uncertainties in the drag coefficient (Cd ). We combine EM-APEX and Lagrangian float measurements of temperature, salinity, velocity and vertical turbulent kinetic energy (VKE) from five TCs with a coupled ocean-wave model (Modular Ocean Model 6 -WAVEWATCH III) forced by the drag coefficient C d directly constrained for these storms. On the right-hand of the storms in the northern hemisphere, where wind and waves are nearly aligned, the measured VKE is consistent with predictions of models including LT and 2-3 times higher than predictions without LT. Similarly, vertical shear in the upper 20m is small, consistent with predictions of LT models and inconsistent with the large shears predicted by models without LT. On the left-hand of the storms, where wind and waves are misaligned, the observed VKE and cooling are reduced compared to those on the right-hand, consistent with the measured decrease in Cd . These results confirm the importance of surface waves for ocean cooling and thus TC intensity, through both Cd and LT effects. However, the model predictions, even with the LT parameterization, underestimate the upper ocean cooling and mixed layer deepening by 20-30%, suggesting possible deficiency of the existing LT parameterization.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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27 November 2023

Title: Flood Information at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology: Current Status and Future Direction
Presenter(s): Robert Pipunic, Team Leader, Observations and Assimilation Science and Innovation Group, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
Date & Time: 27 November 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: FloodInformation at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology: Current Status and FutureDirection

Presenter(s):
Robert Pipunic, Team Leader Observations and Assimilation Science andInnovation Group, Australian Bureau of Meteorology

Sponsor(s): NOAA JPSS Program

Seminar Contact(s): Bill Sjoberg bill.sjoberg@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access:
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/brw-fzzg-pwe
Phone Numbers (US)
+1 415-851-0882
PIN: 375 668 322#

Abstract:
The Bureau of Meteorology in Australia has a range of responsibilities beyond forecasting weather and managing meteorological observations. Among other things, they include issuing warnings for conditions that could pose a threat to life and infrastructure like fire and floods. The Bureau's well established flood forecasting and warning service is underpinned by expertise in flood modelling and extensive data feeds such as from catchment gauge networks, NWP rainfall forecasts along with near-real-time radar for refinement. There is a desire to complement the established flood forecast and warning service with spatially explicit information on flood water extents during and soon after flood events. This is being pursued with plans to leverage Bureau's directly received near-real-time data feeds from NOAA's polar orbiting satellites in conjunction with geostationary Himawari data, in collaboration with experts at University of Wisconsin SSEC and George Mason University in the U.S. The aim is to provide value with flood information that's consistent across the whole Australian continent, particularly for catchments with sparse or no gauge monitoring. This talk will cover the current Bureau of Meteorology flood service and use some recent examples to highlight the value that satellite products can add.

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21 November 2023

Title: Wildfire 2023 in the North: A Tale of Two Extremes
Presenter(s): Piyush Jain, Natural Resources Canada; and Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Date & Time: 21 November 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The 2023 wildfire season in the North: A Tale of Two Extremes


Presenter(s):

Presenter(s): Piyush Jain (Natural Resources Canada) and Rick Thoman (Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy)

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/wildfire-2023/

Abstract: In 2023 Canada experienced the worst wildfire season on record, including record high area burned, numerous community evacuations in the Northwest Territories and beyond, and poor air quality from smoke in both Canada and the Eastern seaboard. Farther west in Alaska, 2023 saw a near complete absence of wildfire until late July, only to be followed by a late season surge. This presentation will review and contrast the Alaskan and Canadian fire seasons and discuss what lessons we can learn from the tale of two extremes.

Bio(s): Piyush Jain is a Research Scientist with the Canadian Forest Service. His main areas of study include the meteorological drivers of wildfire ignition and spread, developing improved models for fire weather forecasting, and examining the implications of a changing climate on current and future wildfire regimes.

Rick Thoman is the Alaska Climate Specialist with the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy and has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information and graphics describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities, and the media.

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Title: The role of apex predators, habitat, and seascape complexity on nearshore fish assemblages in Southeast, Alaska
Presenter(s): Lia Domke, NOAA Alaska Regional Office Habitat Conservation Division, Alaska Sea Grant State Fellow
Date & Time: 21 November 2023
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm ET
Location: webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The role of apex predators, habitat, and seascape complexity on nearshore fish assemblages in Southeast, AlaskaNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Lia Domke, NOAA Alaska Regional Office Habitat Conservation Division, Alaska Sea Grant State Fellow

Sponsor(s): NOAA Central Library

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7457118092104018527


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

Abstract: Nearshore marine ecosystems contain dynamic and complex submerged vegetated habitats that offer shelter and prey for juvenile, migratory, and residential species, including organisms important for commercial, subsistence, and recreational uses. Various abiotic and biotic forces influence the efficacy of the nursery role, shelter, and source of prey of the nearshore. In this dissertation, we examined the influence of submerged vegetation type, the presence of apex predators, and seascape patterns on nearshore fish communities in Southeast Alaska.

Keywords: nearshore fish assemblages, indirect effects, seascape complexity

Bio(s): Lia Domke is a 2023 Alaska Sea Grant State Fellow with the NOAA Alaska Regional Office Habitat Conservation Division supporting advancing our understanding of essential fish habitat in the nearshore. Lia is completing her PhD at the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences in December 2023 on nearshore fish communities and their associated habitats.

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


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Title: Decomposition of estuarine circulation and residual stratification under land-fast sea ice
Presenter(s): Hans Burchard, Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research, Germany
Date & Time: 21 November 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Decomposition of estuarine circulation and residual stratification under land-fast sea ice

Presenter(s): Hans Burchard (Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research, Germany)

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

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

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
Phone Numbers (US)+1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: For Arctic estuaries which are characterized by land-fast sea-ice cover during the winter season, processes generating estuarine circulation and residual stratification have not yet been investigated, although some of the largest estuaries in the world belong to this class. Land-fast sea ice provides a no-slip surface boundary condition in addition to the bottom boundary, such that frictional effects are expected to be increased. For this study of estuarine circulation and residual stratification under land-fast sea ice, first a simple linear analytical model is used. To include tidally varying scenarios, a water-column model is applied with a second-moment turbulence closure to juxtapose free-surface and ice-covered estuaries. Well-mixed and strongly stratified tidally periodic scenarios are analyzed by means of a decomposition of estuarine circulation into contributions from gravitational circulation, eddy viscosity - shear covariance (ESCO), surface stress and river run-off. A new method is developed to also decompose tidal residual salinity anomaly profiles. Estuarine circulation intensity and tidally residual potential energy anomaly are studied for a parameter space spanned by the Simpson number and the Unsteadiness number. These are the major results of this study that will support future scenario studies in Arctic estuaries under conditions of accelerated warming:(i) Residual surface drag under ice opposes estuarine circulation;
(ii) Residual differential advection under ice destabilizes the near-surface flow;
(iii) Reversal of ESCO during strong stratification does not occur under land-fast sea ice;
(iv) Tidal pumping (s-ESCO) contributes dominantly to residual stratification also with sea-ice cover.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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17 November 2023

Title: November NOAA NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing
Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Date & Time: 17 November 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series


Title: November NOAA NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing


Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy

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

Seminar Contact(s): Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/nov-climate-outlook/

Abstract: We will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss some forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for December 2023 and the winter season. Join the gathering online to learn what's happened and what may be in store with Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the Alaska Climate Specialist with ACCAP and has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information and graphics describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities, and the media.

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16 November 2023

Title: Coral Connections - From Diving Deep and Long Lab Days to Meetings, Management, and Policy
Presenter(s): Dr. Alexis -Lexie- Sturm, 2023 Knauss Fellow, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
Date & Time: 16 November 2023
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Coral Connections - From Diving Deep and Long Lab Days to Meetings, Management, and Policy (2023 Knauss Fellows' Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Dr. Alexis (Lexie) Sturm, 2023 Knauss Fellow, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

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

Seminar Contact(s): Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3789867482289424475

Abstract: Lexie combined field-based approaches including ROV, scuba, and technical diving with lab-based molecular techniques to expand our knowledge of shallow and deep Caribbean coral populations. After finishing her dissertation, she took her passion for coral reefs and scientific background and applied it to her Knauss fellowship with NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program.
Keywords: coral reefs, population genetics, marine management

Bio(s): Lexie is from the D.C. area but moved to Florida for college and graduate school. Her dissertation focused on coral genetic connectivity. She graduated with her PhD in December 2022. She has worked across multiple NOAA offices including National Marine Sanctuaries, Protected Resources, and now as a Knauss Fellow in the Coral Reef Conservation Program.

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Title: Characterizing the sustainability of wastewater and resource recovery infrastructure for an informal settlement in Kampala, Uganda
Presenter(s): Dr. Hannah Lohman, 2023 Knauss Fellow, NOAA Climate Program Office, Climate Adaptation Partnerships Program
Date & Time: 16 November 2023
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Characterizing the sustainability of wastewater and resource recovery infrastructure for an informal settlement in Kampala, Uganda (2023 Knauss Fellows' Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Dr. Hannah Lohman, 2023 Knauss Fellow, NOAA Climate Program Office, Climate Adaptation Partnerships Program

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

Seminar Contact(s): Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3789867482289424475

Abstract: In resource-limited settings, conventional wastewater systems often fail to meet their goals - with system failures stemming from a mismatch among community needs, constraints, and deployed technologies. Hannah will illustrate the use of multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) to compare the existing wastewater system and two proposed alternative systems for Bwaise, an informal settlement in Kampala, Uganda. She will demonstrate the use of the MCDA framework to evaluate infrastructure alternatives tailored to individual contexts to increase transparency in technology evaluations and context-specific decision-making, which can be applied to projects outside of wastewater sector.
Keywords: decision-making, infrastructure, sustainability

Bio(s): Hannah is a 2023 Knauss Fellow working with the NOAA Climate Program Office Climate Adaptation Partnerships (CAP) Program (formerly RISA). As the Climate Adaptation Science Policy Fellow, she works to support the coordination of regionally focused community research priorities on impacts and adaptation science across the CAP network and with relevant partners. Hannah recently earned her PhD in environmental engineering in 2023 from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where her research focused on developing decision-making tools to evaluate the tradeoffs of water, wastewater, and resource recovery infrastructure alternatives in resource-limited communities.

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15 November 2023

Title: Atmospheric Chemistry of Volatile Methyl Siloxanes – Kinetics, Oxidation Mechanism, and Aerosol Formation from Experimental and Theoretical Investigations
Presenter(s): Dr. Ellie Browne, University of Colorado, Boulder and Cooperative Institute for Research in the Environmental Sciences
Date & Time: 15 November 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, USA; Room 2A305
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Atmospheric Chemistry of Volatile Methyl Siloxanes " Kinetics, Oxidation Mechanism, and Aerosol Formation from Experimental and Theoretical InvestigationsNOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Ellie Browne, University of Colorado, Boulder and Cooperative Institute for Research in the Environmental Sciences

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): Gregory Schill, gregory.schill@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2432051985869245276

Abstract: Volatile methyl siloxanes (VMS) are solely anthropogenic chemicals that have come under recent scrutiny for their environmental persistence and tendency to bioaccumulate. Millions of tons of these chemicals are produced every year. These high-production chemicals have recently come under increased scrutiny due to potential negative environmental impacts. However, constraining the impacts of these chemicals is challenging because the atmospheric degradation of these chemicals is poorly understood despite the fact that >90% of the environmental loading of VMS is in the atmosphere. In this talk, I will discuss our recent work investigating the kinetics and mechanisms of VMS oxidation using laboratory experiments and electronic structure calculations. We find the oxidation by chlorine atom may contribute to VMS oxidation in urban environments and that the presence of the silicon heteroatom allows for atypical reactions that challenge our understanding of atmospheric oxidation mechanisms. I will conclude with a brief overview of recent experiments investigating the aerosol formation from VMS molecules. Air Resources Laboratory. He received his PhD in Environmental Sciences at Peking University in China. His current research includes aircraft and mobile measurements of greenhouse gases and air pollutants to study emissions and chemistry related to air quality and climate. He has participated in many field studies, including the Air Pollution in Maryland project, the Fluxes of Greenhouse Gases in Maryland project, and more recently the AEROMMA field campaign.

Bio(s): Ellie is an Assistant Professor in the Chemistry department at the University of Colorado Boulder and a fellow of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Environmental Sciences. Prior, she received her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California Berkeley and was a NOAA Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT. Recently she has received the American Society for Mass Spectrometry Research Award in 2019, a CU Boulder Provost Faculty Achievement Award in 2022, and was named an ACS Environmental Au Rising Star in 2022. Her current research focuses on understanding aerosol particle formation and growth in order to improve the understanding of planetary radiative budgets of the modern Earth as well as the early Earth and other planetary bodies. Research themes include the chemistry of silicon, sulfur, and nitrogen heteroatoms and the development of new analytical instrumentation and methods.

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Title: Characterizing Microplastic Hotspots From Apalachicola Watershed To Apalachicola Bay
Presenter(s): DeMarcus Turner, NOAA CCME-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, Florida A&M University
Date & Time: 15 November 2023
10:00 am - 10:30 am ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Characterizing Microplastic Hotspots from Apalachicola Watershed to Apalachicola Bay

Presenter(s): DeMarcus Turner, NOAA CCME-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, Florida A&M University

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/nuv-aktk-kzj

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Abstract: Microplastic (MP) pollution is an issue that has recently gained the attention of environmental scientists and researchers around the globe. MPs have been an underlying issue since the creation of plastic in the 19th century, but the awareness of MP's vast distribution in environments and organisms wasn't discovered until recently. MPs are identified by their physical structure, size, and chemical properties. This research project characterizes emissions of MP hotspots within the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River system in Florida. The validation of the model is done by observing the presence, absence, and density of MPs in the Apalachicola River's water and sediments. Twelve sites along the Apalachicola River between its origin at Lake Seminole formed by the Jim Woodruff Dam at the border of Florida and Georgia and Apalachicola Bay were sampled. The sediment and water samples were processed through sieving, density separation, and vacuum filtration. Each processed sample was analyzed to gather information on sediment grain size, MP identification, and density. The data show the abundance, concentration, and the types of MPs in the Apalachicola River's water and sediment. The results support the hypothesis that dams like the Jim Woodruff Dam serve as potential MP sinks. There is also evidence that MPs are present in the surface water and sediment of every site sampled. The majority of the MPs collected were black fibers or strains that were less than 500m and were found in the sediments.

Bio(s): DeMarcus Turner is an inquisitive graduate scholar that seeks to enhance his comprehensive knowledge of ecological systems while networking with organizations, professionals, and leaders that share the same mission to conserve, protect, and maintain the natural environment. He was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, and received his Bachelor of science degree in biology from Norfolk State University. In addition to graduating Cum Laude he interned at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute's biology department, and in Washington State University's Plant Pathology department. While at Norfolk State he served as former chairman of the Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor society and was a member of the Society of Wetland Scientists.
His most recent accomplishments include graduating from Florida A&M University's School of the Environment with his Master of Science degree in Environmental Science. Demarcus was supported at FAMU as a NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems graduate scholar and interned with two different NOAA line offices. He was also inducted into the Alpha Kappa Mu honor society for his exceptional academic success and gained membership into Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science and the American Geophysical Union.
Mr. Turner's current accomplishments include his admittance into a PhD program at the University of South Carolina in the Arnold School of Public Health where he will receive his doctorate in environmental health sciences. To fund his research, he has been awarded fellowship from the National GEM consortium where he is sponsored by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He also accepted a Research assistant position and fellowship from the Arnold School of Public Health. After receiving his PhD DeMarcus intends or applying for positions in NOAA to pursue a career path as a scientist, researcher, government official, and community leader.

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14 November 2023

Title: Unpacking the 2023/2024 El Niño Season for the Pacific Islands
Presenter(s): Brandon Bukunt, NOAA NWS Regional Climate Science and Services Meteorologist; Dr. Ryan Rykaczewski, NOAA PIFSC Supervisory Research Marine Scientist
Date & Time: 14 November 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET
Location: webinar
Description:


NOAA Science Seminar Series

Tittle: Unpacking the 2023/2024 El Nio Season for the Pacific Islands

Presenter(s): Brandon Bukunt: NOAA NWS Regional Climate Science and Services Meteorologist and
Dr. Ryan Rykaczewski: NOAA PIFSC Supervisory Research Marine Scientist

Sponsor(s): NOAA National MPA Center and OCTO

Seminar Contact(s): brandon.bukunt@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2328704489893665366

Abstract: An examination of the ongoing El Nio for the US Affiliated Pacific Islands and Hawaii. Come learn about this year's El Nio from both an atmospheric and fisheries perspective.

Bio(s):
Brandon Bukunt is a meteorologist at NOAA Pacific Region Headquarters (PRH). Prior to joining PRH, Brandon was a forecaster with the National Weather Service Guam from 2018 to September 2023. His responsibilities at NWS Guam included managing the climate program alongside issuance of drought statements, tropical cyclone advisories, and routine weather/marine forecasts. He holds a BS and MS in Atmospheric Science from the University of Hawaii at Mnoa.Ryan Rykaczewski is a fisheries oceanographer working at the NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center in Honolulu. Ryan earned his PhD from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography where his work focused on the ecology of zooplankton, sardines, and anchovies of the Eastern Pacific. Since then, Ryan has been working to improve his understanding of the impacts of climate processes on ocean conditions, with an emphasis on the North Pacific. In his current position, he is seeking to better incorporate understanding of ocean and climate observations into the management of fisheries of the Central Pacific. Ryan spends his free time sitting on the beach and playing in the sand with his two little kids.

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Title: Engaging the Next Generation of Marine Scientists with Storytelling and Culturally Relevant Media
Presenter(s): Dr. Tammy Silva, Research Marine Ecologist at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; and Ben Gilbarg, Director of STEAM the Streets
Date & Time: 14 November 2023
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Engaging the Next Generation of Marine Scientists with Storytelling and Culturally Relevant Media

Presenter(s): Dr. Tammy Silva, Research Marine Ecologist at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Ben Gilbarg, Director of STEAM the Streets

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NOS Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7845810845202481493

Abstract: How can we help build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive Marine Science workforce? How can we help youth see it so they can be it? Reaching youth in culturally relevant, creative ways that they can relate to, is essential for accomplishing this.
STEAM the Streets specializes in producing unique content that promotes career paths in STEM and the Arts (STEAM), and through their experience as educators and youth developers, have a proven recipe for keeping youth engaged.NOAA's Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Marine Ecologist, Tammy Silva, partnered up with STEAM the Streets to create videos and a learning module to reach, engage, and educate youth about the triumphs and challenges of a career in Marine Ecology. The learning module and videos are included in the free STEAM the Streets mobile app, and the content can be utilized outside of the app to educate students in a classroom setting. In this webinar, educators will hear about the career module content, learn about the app, and receive access to the free materials so that they can implement the app or the lesson with their classes.Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html

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Title: Atlantic Hurricanes and Climate Change
Presenter(s): Tom Knutson, Senior Scientist, NOAA/OAR/GFDL
Date & Time: 14 November 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Atlantic Hurricanes and Climate ChangeNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Tom Knutson, Senior Scientist, NOAA/OAR/GFDL

Sponsor(s): NOAA Central Library

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/191648610034053213


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

Abstract: It is surprisingly difficult to confidently detect a greenhouse warming signal in past Atlantic hurricane activity--in contrast to the case for global mean temperature. I will discuss why this is the case, including a discussion of strong multidecadal variability and the possible role of aerosol forcing in the basin. I will review what recent studies say about the possible future of Atlantic hurricanes as the climate continues to warm. The projections from these studies include stronger hurricanes with higher rainfall rates and greater inundation risk due to sea level rise, but with a possible decrease in hurricane numbers.

Keywords: Hurricanes, climate change, climate variability

Bio(s): Tom Knutson is a Senior Scientist at NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. He is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society and the American Geophysical Union, and former Chair of the World Meteorological Organization's Expert Team on Tropical Cyclones and Climate Change.

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


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Title: Where We Are and Where We're Going with the Cooperative Rockfish Survey in the Gulf of Alaska
Presenter(s): Madison Hall, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Groundfish Assessment Program
Date & Time: 14 November 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Where We Are and Where We're Going with the Cooperative Rockfish Survey in the Gulf of Alaska

Presenter(s): Madison Hall, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Groundfish Assessment Program (GAP)

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Ground fish Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Bianca.Prohaska@noaa.gov and Sarah.Friedman@noaa.gov (NOAA NMFS AFSC RACE GAP)Location: Webinar


Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mcd207c7faa0b6e6449f165028ad4c156 Or by phone: 1(415) 527-5035 Access code: 2760 566 4931 Meeting password: gfish23

Accessibility: Webex closed captioning available.

Abstract: AFSC scientists, together with academic and fishing industry partners, have completed a third summer of data collection in our Gulf of Alaska cooperative rockfish survey. This project, the Science - Industry Rockfish Research Collaboration in Alaska (SIRRCA), aims to improve rockfish assessment models by increased sampling in the rocky habitats that many rockfish species prefer. These habitats are successfully fished by our industry partners but are deemed untrawlable to the NMFS survey vessels and gear, promoting collaborative sampling. Come learn more about what SIRRCA has accomplished thus far and where we are headed with this ambitious government " industry cooperative research.

Bio(s): Madison is currently a member of the Bering Sea research group at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle. She obtained a Bachelor's of Science in Biology from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master's of Science in Zoology from Rhodes University in South Africa, and a PhD in Conservation Biology from the University of Central Florida. None of this work was conducted on fish or fisheries, but it did involve intensive spatiotemporal statistical modeling of the seascape, harrowing fieldwork, and working in large groups of diverse stakeholders. This lead to a postdoc in the Fisheries, Aquatic Science, and Technology lab at Alaska Pacific University, and eventually to her joining AFSC as a research biologist. Over the past few years she has lead the design and execution of a cooperative survey in the Alaskan rockfish fishery entitled the Science-Industry Rockfish Research Collaboration in Alaska (or SIRRCA). Today she will be discussing what the project has accomplished thus far and where they plan to go from here.

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13 November 2023

Title: Responses of the Antarctic Ocean to the Climate Change focusing on the Ross Sea and Amundsen Sea
Presenter(s): Seung-Tae Yoon, Assistant Professor; School of Earth System Sciences, Kyungpook National University
Date & Time: 13 November 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar and in person: NCWCP 3555
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Responses of the Antarctic Ocean to the Climate Change focusing on the Ross Sea and Amundsen Sea

Presenter(s): Seung-Tae Yoon (Assistant Professor; School of Earth System Sciences, Kyungpook National University)

Sponsor(s): STAR Seminar Series

Seminar Contacts: Ludo Brucker (Ludovic.Brucker@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Slides, Recordings Other Materials:
Dr. Yoon's presentation

Abstract: The Antarctica is one of the most vulnerable region to the influences of climate change. Especially, the Antarctic ice shelves have been melting extensively with the rapid grounding line retreat over the past decades, contributing to global sea level rise. To evaluate the Antarctic region change and assess its impact on the future sea level, we have conducted field observations in the Ross Sea and east Amundsen Sea using various observation methods in cooperation with LIONESS (Land-Ice/Ocean Network Exploration with Semiautonomous Systems) led by KOPRI (Korea Polar Research Institute). In this presentation, I will show the recent hydrographic variability of Terra Nova Bay, Ross Sea where the densest water mass in the world is formed, and introduce the recent findings around the West Antarctic ice shelves having experienced extensive ice mass loss over the past decades. In addition, I will also introduce a new Antarctic research project (2023-2031) Korea Network for Observation and prediction of ice sheet and sea level changes in a Warming world (K-NOW)' which I am participating in as a Co-PI.
Keywords: Antarctica, warming, climate change, ice shelves

Bio(s): TBD


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9 November 2023

Title: Ecological Variability as an Indicator of Shoreline Restoration Success: A Decade of Community Science Monitoring Across Puget Sound
Presenter(s): Simone Des Roches, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Date & Time: 9 November 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Ecological Variability as an Indicator of Shoreline Restoration Success: A Decade of Community Science Monitoring Across Puget Sound

Presenter(s): Simone Des Roches, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Sponsor(s): NOAA NWFSC Monster Seminar Jam

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

Join via Webex:

https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m13be6e4e4f7af5fc75612760532574db

Meeting number: 2763 575 3111
Meeting password: axKJ28Jc7mP

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Abstract: Humans have drastically modified marine nearshore ecosystems through shoreline armoring. This armor " seawalls, bulkheads, and riprap " reduces the abundance and changes the composition of key ecological attributes of beaches including wrack, logs, and invertebrates. Monitoring in Puget Sound shows that restoration, including armor removal, can reverse these negative effects. Less is known, however, about changes in variability of these ecological responses as a result of armor construction and removal. Ecological temporal and spatial variation can themselves be indicators of restoration effectiveness and could be a consequence of how restoration is performed. Impacts of individual restoration activities, such as the amount of armor removed and specific supplemental actions taken (planting, log addition, sediment nourishment) can be difficult to measure because they are not performed randomly nor independently across sites. Together with community scientists, we found that beach wrack, logs, and supratidal invertebrates not only increased following restoration, but also often had higher variance, much like adjacent natural (never armored) beaches. Differences among sample sites, more so than across sample years, explained most of this variation. Site variability may be due to geomorphological differences, which drive natural ecological processes across spatially disparate beaches. Variability in restored beaches could also result from the length of armor removed and different restoration actions taken. For example, we found that the addition of logs post armor removal had positive impacts on the proportion of gravel sediments, the amount of wrack, log recruitment, and riparian vegetation cover. Because shoreline armoring is a pervasive human activity, public perception of natural variability is key to the social context of restoration success. Participation in data collection through community science endeavors is one way to encourage an appreciation for this variability within and across landscapes. We implore that shoreline monitoring efforts should evaluate and communicate ecosystem variability as a key indicator of restoration success.

Bio(s): Simone began her research career at the University of British Columbia studying how intraspecific variation within threespine stickleback fish affect their lake ecosystems. During her PhD she studied the evolutionary ecology of, and natural selection on, lizards in White Sands, NM. After moving to California, Simone did her first postdoc at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she explored sticklebacks' rapid evolutionary responses to climate change in California estuaries across a latitudinal gradient. She made it back to her favorite bioregion for two more postdocs at the University of Washington: the first as part of an international collaborative network studying urban evolutionary ecology; and the second with the Wetland Ecosystem Team in the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, developing and analyzing data from the shoreline monitoring database " a community science-based repository for standardized protocols and data on effects of shoreline restoration in Puget Sound. Simone joined the WDFW habitat program as a research scientist half a year ago and is examining relationships between fish " particularly salmonids, and their habitats. She is broadly interested in exploring how habitat modification and restoration affect the intraspecific variation and evolutionary trajectories in salmonids and other fishes. Simone lives in Edmonds with her husband, one-year-old, and senior menagerie of a keeshond, two rabbits, and a crested gecko. She is passionate about art and science and loves watercolor, knitting, natural dyeing, and pigment-making.

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8 November 2023

Title: NOAA’s Ecosystem-Based Management Resource: The National Marine Ecosystem Status Website
Presenter(s): Willem Klajbor, Senior Research Associate, University of Miami CIMAS/AOML
Date & Time: 8 November 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA's Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) Resource: The National Marine Ecosystem Status Website (EBM/EBFM)NOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Willem Klajbor, Senior Research Associate, University of Miami CIMAS/AOML

Sponsor(s): NMFS and NOAA Central Library

Seminar Contacts: Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov) and NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2193136901026367578
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Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.

Abstract: The agency's National Marine Ecosystem Status website provides a starting point for educators, outreach specialists, and the interested public to explore the status of eight major U.S. marine and Great Lakes ecosystems as well as the nation at -a -glance. For the first time in one location, it provides easy access to NOAA's wide range of important coastal, marine and Great Lakes ecosystem data in an EBM context. In this presentation, Will will walk through new features of the website, including new indicators and resources available for the first time on the site, and explain how NOAA Programs and interested partners can get involved.

Keywords: Ecosystem, Indicator, Data

Bio(s): Will Klajbor is a Senior Research Associate at the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Science at AOML coordinating the NOAA Ecosystem Indicators Working Group and the NOAA National Marine Ecosystem Status website. Will also helps to coordinate NOAA's Offshore Wind Energy efforts in the Gulf of Mexico, working between the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, the Southeast Regional Office, and the Integrated Ecosystem Assessment Program. Prior to the CIMAS, Will was a 2021 Knauss Fellow with ONMS, NCEI and AOML. Will has a Masters in Marine Resource Management with a minor in Risk Quantification in Marine Systems from Oregon State University and Bachelor's Degrees in Marine and Coastal Management and Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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Title: Detecting and Interpreting Virus Diversity and Dynamics in Marine Holobionts
Presenter(s): Alex J. Veglia, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology - University of Puerto Rico Mayagez
Date & Time: 8 November 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Detecting and Interpreting Virus Diversity and Dynamics in Marine HolobiontsPart of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Alex J. Veglia, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology - University of Puerto Rico Mayagez

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics Working Group

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

Remote Access: Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3247774164475234398

Abstract: Marine holobionts are comprised of an animal host and symbiotic microorganisms, which may include protists (e.g., dinoflagellates, apicomplexans), fungi, bacteria, archaea, and viruses. The community composition of these symbionts and the interactions occurring between them can significantly impact emergent animal phenotypes, such as stress or disease resilience. Viruses exhibit a multifaceted interaction spectrum within animal holobionts, having potentially positive, negative, or neutral functional contributions to host biology. Despite the persistent methodological challenges in investigating viruses and their impact on marine holobionts, the application of diverse 'omics techniques has proven essential in advancing our understanding of viruses within these complex systems. In this seminar, we will explore the application of high-throughput 'omics approaches to study viruses within coral reef organisms. First, we will illustrate the use of endogenous virus elements in host genomes to better understand the ecology of an enigmatic Symbiodiniaceae-infecting RNA virus (dinoRNAV') associated with cnidarian tissues. Next, we will introduce 'vAMPirus' (github.com/Aveglia/vAMPirus), a new bioinformatic tool for analyzing viral amplicon sequence data and showcase its utility in investigating environmental reservoirs of dinoRNAV on a Pacific coral reef. Finally, we will provide an overview of metatranscriptomics and its role in elucidating the contribution of viruses to stony coral tissue loss disease. Overall, this seminar will encompass diverse 'omics approaches for studying viruses in marine holobionts, offering valuable insights for future investigations.

Bio(s): Dr. Alex J. Veglia is an environmental virologist who earned his master's degree at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagez in the Department of Marine Science, where his research focused on isolating and identifying cyanobacteria-infecting viruses inhabiting coral reef invertebrate tissues. He then furthered his coral reef virology research during his Ph.D. at Rice University, developing virus-focused bioinformatics tools and investigating viral roles in coral reef health and ecosystem functioning. Now, as the leader of the Virus Diversity and Bioinformatics (ViDaB) Lab at UPRM's Department of Biology, his research group is dedicated to deciphering virus genetic and ecological diversity within diverse marine metazoan holobionts.

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

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Title: Projected Increase in Extremely Active Atlantic Hurricane Season
Presenter(s): Dr. Hosmay Lopez, PhOD
Date & Time: 8 November 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, OAR - AOML - Happenings Calendar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series


Title: Projected Increase in Extremely Active Atlantic Hurricane Season

Presenter(s): Dr. Hosmay Lopez (PhOD)

Sponsor(s): NOAA/Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratories (AOML)

Seminar Contact(s): Rayne Sabatello; rayne.sabatello@noaa.gov

Location: Online only: online

Remote Access: Please join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

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Abstract: Future changes to the year-to-year swings between active and inactive North Atlantic tropical cyclone (TC) seasons have received little attention, yet may have great societal implications in areas prone to hurricane landfalls. This work investigates past and future changes in North Atlantic TC activity, focusing on interannual variability and evaluating the contributions from anthropogenic forcing. We show that interannual variability of Atlantic TC activity has already increased, evidenced by a significant increase in the occurrence of both extremely active and inactive TC seasons since the 1980s. Consistent with the observed trend, TC-resolving general circulation models project a 58 - 64% increase in the variance of North Atlantic TC activity, measured by accumulated cyclone energy, by the middle of the 21st Century. Further analysis indicates that these changes are the result of increased variability in vertical wind shear and atmospheric stability, in response to enhanced Pacific-to-Atlantic interbasin sea surface temperature variations. Therefore, we conclude that robust anthropogenic-forced intensification in the variability of Atlantic TC activity has already emerged from natural variability and will continue to intensify in the future, with important implications for emergency planning and societal preparedness.

Bio(s): Dr. Lopez is an oceanographer at the NOAA/Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory. He is currently engaged in several research projects, which aim at studying the ocean atmosphere interaction, climate variability and change, and the occurrence of extreme weather events. One of Dr. Lopez recent studies involves assessing the role of anthropogenic (i.e., climate change) forcing on seasonal variations in Atlantic hurricane activity. He has a BS in Meteorology and Mathematics from Florida State University and a Ph.D. in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography from the University of Miami.



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Title: Ocean Protector, An Online Ocean Acidification Game
Presenter(s): Alex Zimmerman, Indiana University
Date & Time: 8 November 2023
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm ET
Location: GoTo Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Ocean Protector, An Online Ocean Acidification Game

Presenter(s): Alex Zimmerman, Visiting Researcher at Indiana University and Developer at Outreach Games

Sponsor(s): NOAA Ocean Acidification Program SOARCE webinar series https://oceanacidification.noaa.gov/ocean-acidification-education-outreach/

Seminar Contact(s): natalie.lord@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8479100956163832413

Abstract: Ocean Protector is a new online game-based learning program to teach middle school students about the impacts of ocean acidification (OA) and positive actions to help. Thanks to funding from the NOAA OAP Education mini-grant, the game was developed collaboratively with educators to deliver a digital program that is engaging, easy to use, and integrates NOAA data into a framework that aligns with Next Generation Science Standards. Students begin the game by learning about OA and selecting a character role, such as marine park manager, fishing boat captain, or ocean tour guide. Students then evaluate and select decisions for how to reduce OA impacts on their character and marine life. After each decision the game updates dynamically and students analyze how their actions influenced OA impacts using data and their learned knowledge. Ultimately, this decision-driven process helps foster student-centered learning and ocean literacy, including with students from inland communities. Ocean Protector and associated lesson-plans are released freely online at https://www.outreachgames.org/OceanProtector/game_program/index.html. The presentation will detail the design structure, game details/usability, and educator resources along with lessons learned from the entire development process.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Webinar recording will be shared on the NOAA OAP YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7UrrT3gGJAHGnZzjQCvNQ

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Title: The Impacts of African Americans/Blacks in Aquatic Sciences, and the Contributions of the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC) to a Diverse Scientific Workforce
Presenter(s): Paulinus Chigbu, PhD - Center Director, NOAA LMRCSC, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore
Date & Time: 8 November 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Impacts of African Americans/Blacks in Aquatic Sciences, and the Contributions of the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC) to a Diverse Scientific WorkforceNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Paulinus Chigbu, PhD - Center Director, NOAA LMRCSC, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Sponsor(s): NOAA Education and NOAA Central Library

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8704901061463436894
Registering for this seminar will provide you access to the full series of seminars.


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

Abstract: Traditionally underrepresented and historically excluded communities are part of and have a deep history with nature and the environment, as well as having a wealth of traditional ecological knowledge, but are underrepresented in the geosciences workforce, including at NOAA. Since the 1960s, the number of African Americans/Blacks in formal aquatic sciences programs has increased, albeit very slowly. This presentation will share highlights of the institutions and programs, such as the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC), that have successfully increased the education and graduation of African Americans/Blacks in aquatic sciences. Information on the contributions of African Americans/Blacks to the advancement of aquatic sciences will also be shared. These advancements are part of the long-standing history that African Americans/Blacks have with the natural environment. The critical role of mentoring and training the next generation of students at the LMRCSC in support of an inclusive and diverse aquatic sciences workforce will be demonstrated.

Keywords: aquatic sciences, nation's workforce

Bio(s): Dr. Paulinus Chigbu is Director of the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC), and Associate Dean for Research, Development and Graduate Education at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). Over the past 25 years, he has led major research and educational programs funded by NOAA and NSF. Under his leadership, the NOAA LMRCSC has grown to become a national center of excellence for the development of a diverse body of professionals in marine and sheries sciences.

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


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7 November 2023

Title: Cod confidential: Using satellite tag and VMS data to decipher behavioral reactions of Pacific cod to trawl vessels
Presenter(s): Sean Rohan, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Groundfish Assessment Program
Date & Time: 7 November 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Cod confidential: Using satellite tag and VMS data to decipher behavioral reactions of Pacific cod to trawl vessels

Presenter(s): Sean Rohan, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Groundfish Assessment Program (GAP)

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Groundfish Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Bianca.Prohaska@noaa.gov and Sarah.Friedman@noaa.gov (NOAA NMFS AFSC RACE GAP)Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mcd207c7faa0b6e6449f165028ad4c156 Or by phone: 1(415) 527-5035 Access code: 2760 566 4931 Meeting password: gfish23

Accessibility: Webex closed captioning available.

Abstract: Electronic archival tags are essential tools for studying the movement and behavior of highly mobile free-swimming fishes. In this proof-of-concept study, we demonstrate how Pop-up Satellite Archival Tag data can be combined with GPS data from the Vessel Monitoring System to characterize behavioral reactions of Pacific cod to commercial bottom trawl vessels and gear. Surprisingly, we found that some Pacific cod have a much longer swimming endurance at typical commercial bottom trawl towing speeds than previously thought, which may have implications for the catchability of Pacific cod in fisheries-independent bottom trawl surveys.

Bio(s): Dr. Sean Rohan is a research fisheries biologist in the Bering Sea Bottom Trawl Survey Group at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle.

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6 November 2023

Title: Calibrated probabilistic sub-seasonal rainfall forecasting of the 2022 Pakistan Rainfall, and A Polar Low Genesis Potential Index and Its Application to Subseasonal Prediction
Presenter(s): Bohar Singh, IRI, Columbia Climate School, Columbia University; and Zhuo Wang, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Date & Time: 6 November 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Calibrated probabilistic sub-seasonal rainfall forecasting of the 2022 Pakistan Rainfall, and A Polar Low Genesis Potential Index and Its Application to Subseasonal Prediction

Presenter(s): Dr. Bohar Singh, IRI, Columbia Climate School, Columbia University, New York; Dr. Zhuo Wang, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Sponsor(s): NOAA OAR Weather Program Office S2S Program, and NOAA NWS Office of Science and Technology Integration Modeling Program DivisionSeminar Contacts: DK Kang, dk.kang@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/7367713502366487643

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. Bohar Singh will speak about "Calibrated probabilistic sub-seasonal rainfall forecasting of the 2022 Pakistan Rainfall." Dr. Zhuo Wang will speak about "A Polar Low Genesis Potential Index and Its Application to Subseasonal Prediction"

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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2 November 2023

Title: Coordinating Northwestern Michigan College's Historic Multibeam Submission to the NCEI Bathymetry Archive
Presenter(s): Cathleen Yung, GIS Coordinator, NOAA NOS OCS IOCM, Asheville, NC
Date & Time: 2 November 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Coordinating Northwestern Michigan College's Historic Multibeam Submission to the NCEI Bathymetry Archive

Presenter(s): Cathleen Yung, GIS Coordinator, NOAA NOS OCS IOCM, Asheville, NC

Sponsor(s): IOCM Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Cathleen Yung, cathleen.yung@noaa.gov; Amber Butler amber.butler@noaa.gov, iwgocm.staff@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8244683977477786715

Abstract: In September 2022, Cathleen Yung (Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping/IOCM GIS Coordinator) and Jessica Nation (NCEI Bathymetry Data Manager) began working with directors from Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) to implement mapping coordination and data stewardship practices into NMC's Marine Technology Capstone curriculum. The result of this project was a milestone achievement: NMC contributed the first multibeam bathymetry survey from the Great Lakes to NCEI's Archive. By working directly with Cathleen, the students and instructors utilized the Great Lakes Spatial Priorities Study to identify an area of interest with high mapping priority. Jessica presented NCEI's data submission guidelines to the students and helped them prepare their data for archive after the survey was complete. The survey, NMC2023, is now publicly accessible online through the Bathymetric Data Viewer. The data from this student-led survey directly supports local interests while also furthering the goals of the regional Lakebed 2030 mapping initiative.

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Title: SAGE: The Sensor for Aqueous Gases in the Environment
Presenter(s): Dr. Anna Michel, Associate Scientist in the Department of Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; Chief Scientist for the National Deep Submergence Facility
Date & Time: 2 November 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: SAGE: The Sensor for Aqueous Gases in the Environment

Presenter(s): Dr. Anna Michel, Associate Scientist in the Department of Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering at the Woods Hole Oceanographic; Chief Scientist for the National Deep Submergence Facility

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

Seminar Contact(s): Library SeminarsLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2426368609803588956

Abstract: SAGE: The Sensor for Aqueous Gases in the Environment is a new technology developed in the Chemical Sensors Laboratory at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for measuring dissolved gases in environmental applications. Here we present the development of SAGE, which uses a hollow core fiber along with infrared spectroscopy for dissolved methane sensing. Two versions of SAGE, a 2000 m rated deep ocean methane sensor and a field-portable methane sensor for coastal environments will be shared. Results from field tests at hydrothermal vents using AUV Sentry and ROV Jason, at methane seeps, and in a coastal salt marsh will be presented.
Keywords: In situ sensing, methane, exploration

Bio(s): Anna Michel is an Associate Scientist in the Department of Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. She also serves as the Chief Scientist for the National Deep Submergence Facility. Her research focuses on the development of new in situ sensors and sensing platforms for advancing our understanding of ocean chemistry in locations ranging from deep-sea hydrothermal vents to the coastal Arctic. Michel's lab is also developing technologies for measuring microplastics.

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1 November 2023

Title: Climate change effects on cold-water coral reefs and their associated communities
Presenter(s): Ryan Gasbarro, NOAA SWFSC
Date & Time: 1 November 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Climate change effects on cold-water coral reefs and their associated communities

Presenter(s): Ryan Gasbarro, Postdoctoral researcher, NOAA SWFSC Environmental Research Division

Sponsor(s): NOAA NMFS SWFSC Fisheries Ecology DivisionSeminar contact: tanya.rogers@noaa.gov.

Remote Access: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m5de8b1fe08b663314db3a6a3b2f367fd; Password (if needed): fedsem1nar! ; Join by phone: 415-527-5035 (US only, not a toll-free number), Access code/meeting number: 2762 421 0654

Abstract: The distribution of marine biodiversity faces dramatic spatial reorganization from climate change. However, much of the theory and empirical work on distributional changes comes from shallow-water ecosystems, while the deep seafloor (> 200 m) receives comparably little attention despite mounting evidence of the accrual of climatic changes within this largest habitable area of the planet. Cold-water coral (CWC) reefs are persistent features of continental margins (~200 " 4000 m) around the globe, important biodiversity and biogeochemical cycling hotspots, and sentinels of marine climate change. Thus, work constraining and predicting climate effects on their distributions is sorely needed. Here, I present a number of case studies predicting the effects of climate change on the distributions of CWC reef habitats and their associated fauna, using both modelling approaches and empirical data collected on multiple oceanographic cruises to the CWC reefs of the southeast USA (SEUS) margin in 2018-2019. I begin by presenting global habitat suitability models (HSMs) built using publicly available oceanographic and biogeographic products to predict the occurrence of reef-forming CWC species and the reef habitat they form, testing for taxonomic and regional differences in their ecological niches. I then use an ensemble of global climate model outputs to project the distributions of these same taxa to 2100 in a range of climate scenarios, and test for differences in distribution changes across species and bioregions. Then, I use higher-resolution ocean model products and data from multiple oceanographic cruises to the SEUS to build HSMs for this region; this data collation revealed the largest known, essentially continuous CWC reef province on the planet and suggests key climate refugia occurring in newly discovered reef sites that are notably outside of protected areas designed to prevent bottom-contact fishing overlap with CWC reefs. Then, I use video imagery and in situ collections of intact seafloor communities to test how the abundance, taxonomic and functional diversity, and community structure of invertebrate and fish communities in hard-substratum ecosystems along the SEUS margin " including CWC reefs and submarine canyons " change along biocomplexity (e.g. the percentage of live coral cover), bathymetric, and oceanographic gradients. These studies expand upon baseline descriptions of reef habitats and coral-associated fauna in the SEUS, testing for mechanisms driving observed ecological patterns across large environmental gradients. Together, this volume of work improves our understanding of the drivers of seafloor Vulnerable Marine Ecosystem occurrence and biodiversity and augmenting conservation efforts for these critical components of the global ocean.

Bio(s): Ryan Gasbarro received his Ph.D. from Temple University and an M.Sc. the University of Victoria. He is currently a postdoc with the NOAA SWFSC's Environmental Research Division (ERD) with research interests in the application of species distribution models and other quantitative tools to understand the drivers of marine biodiversity and the potential effects of climate change. His current work explores the oceanographic and climatic drivers of juvenile groundfish biodiversity in the California Current.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded; link to recording available upon request.

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31 October 2023

Title: Integrative macroevolution: A research program developed using deep-sea fishes
Presenter(s): Liz Miller, University of Oklahoma and Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Date & Time: 31 October 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Integrative macroevolution: A research program developed using deep-sea fishes

Presenter(s): Liz Miller, University of Oklahoma and Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Groundfish Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Bianca.Prohaska@noaa.gov and Sarah.Friedman@noaa.gov (NOAA NMFS AFSC RACE GAP)Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mcd207c7faa0b6e6449f165028ad4c156 Or by phone: 1(415) 527-5035 Access code: 2760 566 4931 Meeting password: gfish23

Accessibility: Webex closed captioning available.

Abstract: Global biodiversity patterns, such as species richness distributions, are ultimately formed through speciation, extinction, dispersal and habitat transitions. However, the reasons why these processes might vary in space and time are complex and require insights from other disciplines. Here I describe a research approach, "integrative macroevolution", which I define as bringing in data and approaches from many fields to more fully explain biodiversity patterns. My postdoctoral work on deep-sea fish macroevolution served as a testing ground for a more integrative approach to studying macroevolution. First, I will discuss temporal patterns of deep-sea colonization and diversification across the fish Tree of Life, and why deep-sea colonization might be limited. Second, I will demonstrate how anglerfishes exemplify evolutionary outcomes after colonization of the deep sea.

Bio(s): Dr. Elizabeth Miller is currently a postdoc affiliated with the University of Oklahoma and based in San Diego. She previously was a postdoc at the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. The goal of her research is to explain global patterns of biodiversity from an evolutionary perspective.

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27 October 2023

Title: Challenges & opportunities in using heat mortality & emergency department information for estimating health burden
Presenter(s): Ambarish Vaidyanathan, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Date & Time: 27 October 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA-ECCC Extreme Temperature

Remote Access: Challenges & opportunities in using heat mortality & emergency department information for estimating health burden

Presenter(s): Ambarish Vaidyanathan, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Sponsor(s): NOAA National Weather Service / Analyze, Forecast, and Support Office

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Please register for NOAA-ECCC Extreme Temperature

Remote Access: Challenges & opportunities in using heat mortality & emergency department information on Oct 27, 2023 2:00 PM EDT at:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5809060112429292635 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Abstract: Heat continues to be the leading weather-related killer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating an average of 1,220 heat-related deaths occurred in the United States annually (2019 "2021) based on information reported in death certificates. However, the true mortality burden is higher because heat exposure is a contributing factor to deaths resulting from many causes. NOAA's global analysis shows that the 10 warmest years on record have all occurred since 2005, and 7 of the 10 have occurred just since 2014. Not only are heat waves occurring more frequently, but are also more intense and longer-lasting with less cooling overnight, leading to more strain on the human body.

This webinar will focus on the convergence of heat and health, specifically exploring the challenges and opportunities around the analysis of heat mortality and emergency department information.

Bio(s): Rish Vaidyanathan is a senior health scientist with the Climate and Health Program at the National Center for Environmental Health, CDC. Rish's training and work experience covers a wide range of substantive areas, including epidemiology, exposure assessment, and data science. In addition, he has several years of experience planning, coordinating, and implementing strategies to facilitate the conduct of environmental health surveillance and translational research projects. Specifically, he has been able to establish mutually beneficial collaborations with various academic institutions, state and local health departments, and federal agencies on efforts to identify and characterize populations most at risk to extreme heat and other climate-sensitive exposures.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: A recording of this webinar will be available at https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-outreach.

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26 October 2023

Title: The Stream Evolution Triangle: new perspectives on the interactions between biological and physical processes that restore streams
Presenter(s): Janine Castro, Ph.D., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Columbia River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office
Date & Time: 26 October 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Stream Evolution Triangle: new perspectives on the interactions between biological and physical processes that restore streams

Presenter(s): Janine Castro, Ph.D., U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Columbia River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office

Sponsor(s): NOAA NWFSC Monster Seminar Jam

Seminar Contacts: Vicky Krikelas, Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov
Location: WebinarJoin via Webex:https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m13be6e4e4f7af5fc75612760532574dbMeeting number: 2763 575 3111
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Abstract: This talk will provide an overview of the underpinning science for the Stream Evolution Triangle (SET) "including updates and emerging perspectives on stream evolution. Having introduced the SET, evidence from completed projects will be used as case studies for its application in innovative stream restoration. The SET derives from the Stream Evolution Model (SEM), which was itself an updated version of earlier Channel Evolution Models (CEMs). The SEM represents an advance over the CEMs in that it considers the impacts of disturbance and recovery on habitat and ecosystem benefits, but it does not explicitly account for the influence of biological processes on morphological adjustments in the fluvial system. Omission of biological influences on stream morphology can be traced back to Lane's balance which, since the 1950s, has been used in various forms to explain a stream's tendency to aggrade or incise in terms of only physical processes. The SET combines geology, hydrology, and biology in the form of a ternary diagram similar to those used in many other fields of natural science. The triangle treats geology, hydrology and biology as co-determinants of stream morphology and drivers of morphological evolution, while recognizing that, in a given watercourse, form and adjustment may be dominated by any of these three controlling factors, depending upon the landscape setting, catchment context, and biome.

Bio(s): Janine Castro is the Project Leader for the US Fish and Wildlife Service Fisheries Office in Vancouver, Washington. She has worked as a Geomorphologist for the Fish and Wildlife Service for 22 years and spent the preceding 10 years working for the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Janine is one of the five founding members of River Restoration Northwest, is the Technical Director for Portland State University's River Restoration Professional Certificate Program, and is a member of the Columbia Estuary Ecosystem Restoration Program's Expert Regional Technical Group, which reviews ecosystem restoration actions in the floodplain of the lower Columbia River and estuary.

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Title: Development of Working Waterfront Case Studies Layering Climate Inundation and Economic Data
Presenter(s): Dijani Laplace, NOAA CCME-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, Texas A&M University " Corpus Christi
Date & Time: 26 October 2023
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Development of Working Waterfront Case Studies Layering Climate Inundation and Economic Data

Presenter(s): Dijani Laplace, NOAA CCME-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, Texas A&M University " Corpus Christi

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/cfv-pwsj-kfm

Phone Numbers
(US)+1 520-800-2187
PIN: 741 524 478#

Abstract: Coastal communities are experiencing increased inundation occurrences due to sea level rise, hurricane flooding and high tide events. Identification of businesses and jobs most vulnerable to inundation is an important part of coastal municipal planning, especially for areas with working waterfronts. Unfortunately, many smaller coastal communities do not have the expertise and funding to conduct the analyses needed to obtain this information, and often require technical assistance. As such, this research project examined the U.S. coast to identify cities that were at risk to coastal inundation hazards using a variety of national datasets: FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA Sea Level Rise Viewer, NOAA Coastal Flood Exposure Mapper, NOAA C-CAP Land Cover and the Hazard Economics Rural Capacity Index Map. Four case study areas were identified after preliminary overlay of inundation hazards with businesses in the marine economy using 2021 ESRI Business Analyst data and further discussions with regional partners: Chelsea, MA; Cape May, NJ; Crisfield, MD and Murrells Inlet, SC. Four inundation hazard layers (high tide flooding, sea level rise 1-4ft, category 1 storm surge, FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas) were overlaid with business locations in each case study area, and maps of flooding extent for each hazard and their impact on the marine economy were produced. Percentage of businesses inundated, potential total number of employees impacted, and potential sales volume lost for the marine and non- marine economy were calculated. Site specific information for each case study was also included for general context of the local economy. These case studies illustrate the potential efficacy of creating city-specific business inundation profiles for municipal planners using ESRI Business Analyst, and an initial framework for a methodology to identify smaller coastal communities in need of this form of technical assistance.

Bio(s): Dijani Laplace is a NOAA CCME- II Graduate Scholar currently pursuing his master's degree at Texas A&M University " Corpus Christi. Dijani is a part of the Community Resilience Group at the Harte Research Institute of Gulf of Mexico Studies, and his research is focused on understanding how resident perceptions of ecosystems in the U.S. Virgin Islands impact ecosystem management and resilience. Dijani received his B.S. in Biology from the University of the Virgin Islands in 2020. Dijani's research interests are focused on ecosystems, ecosystem services, and geospatial analysis. However, he has recently leaned into social science as part of his research. Most recently, Dijani completed his NERTO, in which he developed inundation profiles for businesses in certain cities as case studies using various inundation hazards, at the NOAA Office for Coastal Management in Charleston under the guidance of Dr. Kate Quigley and the economics team.

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Title: Evaluating dynamic harvest allocation strategies for shifting stocks
Presenter(s): Chris Dumas, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Date & Time: 26 October 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Evaluating dynamic harvest allocation strategies for shifting stocks

Presenter(s): Chris Dumas, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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

Remote Access: https://meet.google.com/paw-jhrb-nzr

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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24 October 2023

Title: Linking Observations and Models to Understand and Project Climate Change
Presenter(s): Ryan Kramer, OAR/GFDL, Physical Scientist
Date & Time: 24 October 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Linking Observations and Models to Understand and Project Climate Change

Presenter(s): Ryan Kramer, OAR/GFDL, Physical Scientist

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

Seminar Contact(s): Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4364139106593868887

Abstract: Although both invaluable tools, climate models and observations traditionally have a different and arguably less intertwined relationship compared to their weather counterparts. This picture is changing, however, as a need for actionable climate projections meets an unprecedented multi-decade record of climate observations. Using Earth's energy budget - the fundamental driver of climate change - to set the scene, we'll discuss the growing value of long-term climate observations for informing our understanding of climate change and our ability to project it.
Keywords: Climate models, satellite observations, Earth's Energy Imbalance

Bio(s): Ryan Kramer is a scientist at NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Lab, using climate models and observations to study Earth's changing energy budget. He will also soon serve as an OAR Liaison on Climate Modeling and Climate Observations, working to build new collaborations between these two NOAA communities.

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Title: 1. Design of a Low SWaP Dual-Band Radiometer for UAS Remote Sensing Applications 2. Inter-comparison and Validation of Remote Sensing Satellite based Soil Moisture
Presenter(s): 1. Maria Novoa Garcia, NOAA CESSRST-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, University of Puerto Rico Mayagez Campus; 2. Stephanie Marquez, NOAA CESSRST-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, University of Texas El Paso, UTEP
Date & Time: 24 October 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Titles: (2 seminars)

Seminar 1. Design of a Low SWaP Dual-Band Radiometer for UAS Remote Sensing Applications

Seminar 2. Inter-comparison and Validation of Remote Sensing Satellite based Soil Moisture

Presenter(s):

1. Maria Novoa Garcia, NOAA CESSRST-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, University of Puerto Rico Mayagez Campus

2. Stephanie Marquez, NOAA CESSRST-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, University of Texas El Paso (UTEP)

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/spo-vxqc-nmb

Phone Numbers
(US)+1 218-301-1341
PIN: 813 137 776#

Abstracts:

1. Sea Surface Salinity (SSS) is crucial in oceanographic, coastal, atmospheric, and other applications. Knowing this variable well allows the scientific community to understand and monitor the behavior of both the ocean and the atmosphere. This way, the government and other stakeholders can make better decisions to protect life and property based on analysis and conclusions by NOAA scientists. During my NOAA Experiential Research and Training Opportunities (NERTO), our research focused on studying further which variables significantly impact the measurement of sea surface salinity from passive microwave radiometers. These variables are the Sea Surface Temperature, Earth Incidence Angle, Wind Speed, and Direction. We concentrated on the sensitivity of the retrieved SSS to each variable mentioned by calculating the brightness temperature (TB). The calculations are from the study of Meissner et al. and the theses of Wah and Mera. A function was designed on MATLAB and showed that brightness temperature is more sensitive to Sea Surface Temperature and Wind Speed. The highest error in SSS is 1.0183 PSU, meaning that this parameter impacts most the brightness temperature and the retrieved sea surface salinity. I will also discuss furthers steps of this research which will implement this function in the analysis of retrieving SSS for the new novel airborne sensor.

2. This study explores the potential of using a random forest, gradient boosting and support vector machine model to predict soil moisture levels by incorporating both meteorological and biogeophysical data. The study utilized meteorological data such as temperature, albedo, and precipitation, and biogeophysical data including soil type, land cover, slope, elevation, and normalized differenced vegetation index (NDVI) from remotes ensing sources. Additionally, in-situ soil moisture measurements from a Campbell Scientific Hydrosense II-12 sensor were incorporated as input parameters to train and test the model. The dataset was collected from a soil moisture sensor network installed in Jornada Experimental Range, New Mexico during the summer of 2022. The results indicate that the gradient boosting model accurately predicts soil moisture levels, with an NSE score of 0.62,demonstrating the importance of combining remote sensing data with ground-based observations. This study showcases the potential of machine learning algorithms, particularly random forest models, to accurately predict future soil moisture levels, which could enhance the accuracy of satellite data and weather predictions.

Bio(s): 1. My name is Mara Celeste Novoa-Garca and I am a NOAA EPP/MSI Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Technologies scholar. I completed a bachelor's degree as part of CESSRST-I Cohort 4 in computer engineering. Currently, I'm pursuing a master's in science in Electrical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico Mayagez Campus and was a CESSRST-I Cohort 5 fellow, now CESSRST-II Cohort 1. My research focuses on the design and implementation of a compact dual-band radiometer installed in an unmanned aircraft system for remote sensing applications. This low size and weight instrument is a cost-effective alternative for Sea Surface Salinity retrievals and mitigates space-borne instruments limitations. Since Sea Surface Salinity is an essential climate variable, this research contributes to NOAA's mission to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, and coasts.

2. My name is Stephanie Marquez and I was a University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) Masters student and a NOAA EPP/MSI Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing (CESSRST) Scholar, in Cohort 5 for CESSRST-I, and then in CESSRST-II Cohort 1. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Geological Sciences at UTEP as part of CESSRST-II Cohort 2. My central research focuses on using machine learning to predict soil moisture in the Chihuahuan Desert using remote sensing data and field data. This research helps NOAA meet its mission to understand and improve soil moisture modeling.

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Title: U.S. Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + Marine Heat Waves in the Southeast
Presenter(s): Chris Fuhrmann, Southeast Regional Climate Center; Jeff Dobur and Todd Hamill, National Weather Service Southeast River Forecast Center; Pam Knox, University of Georgia; David Zierden, Florida State University; Chris Kelble, Ian Enochs, NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory
Date & Time: 24 October 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + Marine Heat Waves in the Southeast

Presenter(s):

Climate Overview: Chris Fuhrmann | Southeast Regional Climate Center

Water Resources Overview: Jeff Dobur and Todd Hamill | NOAA/National Weather Service Southeast River Forecast Center

Agriculture Impact Update: Pam Knox | University of Georgia and David Zierden | Florida State University

Marine Heat Waves and Impacts in the Southeast: Chris Kelble and Ian Enochs | NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory

Seminar Contact(s): Meredith Muth (meredith.f.muth@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6846806667689526028

Abstract:
The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center (SERCC), the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Nio and La Nia. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires and ecosystems.

The October 24 webinar will feature a special presentation on "Marine Heat Waves and Impacts in the Southeast".

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

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23 October 2023

Title: Adapting Agile Philosophies and Tools for a Research Environment
Presenter(s): Nikki Wayant, USACE, ERDC
Date & Time: 23 October 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Adapting Agile Philosophies and Tools for a Research Environment

Presenter(s): Nicole Wayant, USACE, ERDC

Sponsor(s): NOAA CoastWatch

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

Remote Access: https://meet.goto.com/728424789or by phone: Access Code: 728-424-789, United States: +1 (646) 749-3129
Canada: +1 (647) 497-9391

Abstract: There exist a myriad of project management methodologies, but none is focused solely on scientific research. Research projects are unique compared to other types of projects, including software development and manufacturing; research projects inherently have unplanned risk. These risks provide a challenge to managing resources, developing schedules, and providing team ownership while still achieving project goals. Agile, a popular framework for the management of software development, can be modified to work for scientific research projects and help mitigate these risks.

Bio(s): Nicole Wayant is a research project manager at the Engineer Research and Development Center's Geospatial Research Laboratory. Nicole has a background in mathematics and geography, specializing in the spatio-temporal study of vector-borne diseases. She has lead a variety of research projects ranging from the study of vector-borne diseases and civilian annoyance to military blast noise to the creation of automatic tools for the development of foundational geospatial data. When Nicole is not working she enjoys hiking, reading, playing her cello, and spending time with her family.

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Title: Developing High-Resolution Records of Storminess from the Southern Bering Sea
Presenter(s): Reyce Bogardus and Vladimir Alexeev, University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Date & Time: 23 October 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Developing High-Resolution Records of Storminess from the Southern Bering Sea


Presenter(s): Reyce Bogardus and Vladimir Alexeev (University of Alaska, Fairbanks)

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/storminess-bering-sea/

Abstract: In the Bering Sea, rapid climate change may be causing more intense storms, flooding and erosion. As a modern example, Typhoon Merbok made landfall in Western Alaska in September 2022, necessitating disaster declarations at the state and federal level to facilitate repairs in 40 western Alaskan communities. Little is known about how the frequency of intense storms may vary in the region on multidecadal to centennial timescales, given that storminess composites in the Bering Sea region only extend back approximately 40 years. To better understand how storm scenarios will play out in the future, a collaborative team of researchers is reconstructing the prehistoric record of extreme events from ancient sediment samples to improve our understanding of how storm intensity and frequency has changed through time. During this webinar, we will discuss findings from samples collected along the Aleutian Islands chain on the R/V Sikuliaq during the summer of 2022.

Bio(s): Reyce Bogardus is a PhD student and coastal geomorphologist from the Geophysical Institute Arctic Coastal Geoscience Laboratory who studies storm-driven shoreline change and flooding in Alaska. Reyce's research centers on reconstructing storm history and sea level changes along the Aleutian Chain.

Vladimir Alexeev is research faculty at the International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He uses a hierarchy of models and observational data to study large-scale dynamics of climate. His research focuses include climate dynamics, atmospheric large-scale circulation, and permafrost.

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Title: Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar
Presenter(s): Larry O'Neill, Oregon Climate Service; Jon Gottschalck, NOAA Climate Prediction Center; Moji Sadegh, Boise State University; Katherine Hegewisch, UC-Merced
Date & Time: 23 October 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar

Presenter(s):
Climate Recap & Current Conditions: Larry O'Neill | Oregon Climate ServiceSeasonal Conditions & Climate Outlook: Jon Gottschalck | NOAA Climate Prediction CenterFire Program Analysis Fire-Occurrence Database Attributes: Physical, Social, and Biological Attributes for Improved Understanding and Prediction of Wildfires: Moji Sadegh | Boise State UniversitySubseasonal Forecasts in the Climate Toolbox: Katherine Hegewisch | UC-Merced

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2379278719153494874

Abstract: According to the October 5, 2023 U.S. Drought Monitor, 49% of the Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) is in drought. Drought coverage has increased from 20% since June 6, but short-term outlooks lean wet. This webinar will provide more information on the current regional conditions and outlooks. Additionally, the webinar will feature a presentation on "Subseasonal Forecasts in the Climate Toolbox."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, and impacts to affected industries such as agriculture, tourism, and public health.

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20 October 2023

Title: October NOAA NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing
Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Date & Time: 20 October 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: October NOAA NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing


Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/oct-climate-outlook/

Abstract: We will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss some forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for November 2023 and the winter season. Join the gathering online to learn what's happened and what may be in store with Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the Alaska Climate Specialist with ACCAP and has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information and graphics describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities, and the media.

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19 October 2023

Title: Impact Photography: Bridging science, policy and industry through images and education
Presenter(s): Christian Clauwers
Date & Time: 19 October 2023
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET
Location: NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Impact Photography: Bridging science, policy and industry through images and education

Presenter(s): Christian Clauwers, Belgian photographer, explorer, public speaker, and author

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

Seminar contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar and in-person at the IRC Auditorium (pending base access)

Remote Access: meet.google.com/tdm-bwnz-uiy

Abstract: Join us for an extraordinary seminar from Christian Clauwers, a Belgian photographer,
explorer, public speaker, and author. Christian has witnessed climate change on the frontline for over a decade and has documented its impact on our unique and fragile ecosystems. His journeys as an adventurer and explorer have taken him to over 114 countries across all 7 continents. He sailed the five oceans and explored their islands, including some of the most remote on the planet, witnessed by few. Christian believes in the power of images to show what is at stake and the consequences of the human footprint. He collaborates with the Belgian, French, Italian, Swedish, and Norwegian governments on multiple projects, all in the context of documenting climate impact and raising awareness through photography.

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Title: North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Outlook
Presenter(s): Laura Edwards, South Dakota State Climatologist; Brad Rippey, USDA Office of the Chief Economist
Date & Time: 19 October 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

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

Presenter(s): Laura Edwards, South Dakota State Climatologist; Brad Rippey, 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) or Molly Woloszyn (Molly.Woloszyn@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/98150532442280278

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 2023 topics include continued heat; mostly increases in drought coverage and impacts both short and long term; major river system updates and longer term concerns (Mississippi/Ohio/Missouri); recent major climate/weather events and their impacts; various conditions (precipitation, temperatures, soil moisture, streamflow, reservoirs, smoke); seasonal growing concerns; temperature/precipitation/drought outlooks for the next few weeks, months and seasons; and continued coverage of the evolving El Nio and what it may mean.

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Title: Historic trophic decline in New England's coastal marine ecosystem
Presenter(s): Dr. Madison Willert, 2023 Knauss Fellow, NOAA, National Sea Grant Office
Date & Time: 19 October 2023
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Historic trophic decline in New England's coastal marine ecosystem (2023 Knauss Fellows' Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Dr. Madison Willert, 2023 Knauss Fellow, NOAA, National Sea Grant Office

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

Seminar Contact(s): Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8564210852243283285

Abstract: The northwestern Atlantic has a history of heavy fishing, and over the past century has also experienced destructive bottom fishing and harmful mobile fishing gear. We used museum specimens and modern samples to analyze nitrogen stable isotopes in tissues of two common demersal fishes pre-1950 (1850 to 1950) compared to 2021 to assess changes in trophic positions of coastal New England consumers over this time period. We found that these species declined in trophic positions as the result of heavy fishing activities.
Keywords: trophic, fishing, food webs

Bio(s): Dr. Madison Willert is a 2023 Knauss Marine Policy Fellow working jointly with the National Sea Grant Office and NOAA's Marine Debris Program. Madison's work supports the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act activities across both offices to enhance coordination and communication between the teams concerning marine debris-related projects. Madison completed her PhD in 2022 at the Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Biological Sciences, where she used stable isotope analysis to investigate the long-term effects of overfishing on marine food webs.

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Title: Mimicking natural systems: changes in behavior as a result of dynamic exposure to naproxen
Presenter(s): Dr. Alexandra Neal, 2023 Knauss Fellow, National Sea Grant Office & Weather Program
Date & Time: 19 October 2023
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Mimicking natural systems: changes in behavior as a result of dynamic exposure to naproxen (2023 Knauss Fellows' Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Dr. Alexandra Neal, 2023 Knauss Fellow, National Sea Grant Office & Weather Program Office

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

Seminar Contact(s): Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8564210852243283285

Abstract: Toxicity of chemical pollutants is typically measured with LC50/EC50 tests, where organisms undergo a static exposure to a toxicant. This method of measuring toxicity does not account for the effects of turbulent mixing that occurs in flowing systems, which can alter chemical distribution in the water column and consequently alters chemical exposure in magnitude, duration, and frequency. We created flow-through streams and continuously exposed crayfish to sublethal concentrations of naproxen sodium, a common NSAID medication. We found that dynamic (flowing) exposure to naproxen significantly decreased fight intensity and duration in crayfish compared to non-exposed crayfish and crayfish who underwent a static exposure as well.
Keywords: ecotoxicology, dynamic exposure, pharmaceuticals

Bio(s): Alexandra is a 2023 Knauss fellow with a joint appointment to the National Sea Grant Office and the Weather Program Office in NOAA. As the Social Science Policy and Planning Liaison, she works to increase capacity, advance coordination, and support priority efforts for integrating social science at NOAA. Alexandra recently earned her PhD in Biology in 2022 from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, where both her masters and doctoral research focused on the effects of pharmaceutical pollution and the components of dynamic chemical exposure.

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18 October 2023

Title: Unique ways to connect kids and teens to the ocean and engage them as science communicators
Presenter(s): Nora Nickum, Seattle Aquarium; Patricia Newman, award-winning author; Esteban Camacho Steffensen, international muralist; and Alicia Keefe, NOAA Fisheries Outreach & Education Coordinator
Date & Time: 18 October 2023
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Unique ways to connect kids and teens to the ocean and engage them as science communicators

Presenter(s):
  • Nora Nickum, Senior Ocean Policy Manager at the Seattle Aquarium and author of Superpod: Saving the Endangered Orcas of the Pacific Northwest
  • Patricia Newman, award-winning author of Planet Ocean: Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean, Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem , and A River's Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
  • Esteban Camacho Steffensen, international muralist with major works created throughout the Pacific Northwest, Costa Rica, China, and Spain
  • Alicia Keefe, NOAA Fisheries Outreach & Education Coordinator


Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3240651524415370845

Abstract: How do we connect kids and teens to the ocean and empower them to act? Story"in all its forms. Humans are hard-wired to spin tales to create emotional connections that help us better understand the world. Join nonfiction storytellers Nora Nickum and Patricia Newman, artist Esteban Camacho Steffensen, and educator Alicia Keefe, who each have ways of translating their passion for ocean conservation and complicated ocean science into forms that entice kids and teens to ask questions, dig deeper, and engage with their communities. Together we will discover new ways to visualize concepts like climate change, ocean acidification, pollution, habitat loss, food web disruption, and underwater noise using an interdisciplinary approach that includes science, art, writing, and speaking.Patricia and Nora will share examples from their written work as well as their live presentations with children and educators. NOAA Fisheries Outreach & Education Coordinator Alicia Keefe will highlight NOAA's interdisciplinary Southern Resident curriculum, other NOAA educational resources, and how NOAA works with artists to advance conservation. Esteban Camacho will share images of his murals and talk about the process of creating them while working with children and youth in a variety of educational settings. His environmental murals tell stories about the crisis while also inspiring the public with the beauty of the natural world that we are striving to protect. His style also explores symbiotic relationships and the humane role we can play in the web of life. His slideshow will break down the process of creating large scale murals and encourage others to undertake their own climate mural projects!Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html

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Title: Building Capacity for Reserves to be Motus Wildlife Tracking Leaders
Presenter(s): Jessica Kinsella, ACE Basin NERR, KinsellaJ@dnr.sc.gov
Date & Time: 18 October 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Building Capacity for Reserves to be Motus Wildlife Tracking Leaders

Presenter(s): Jessica Kinsella, Stewardship Coordinator, ACE Basin NERR

Sponsor(s): This webinar is sponsored by the NERRS Science CollaborativeSeminar Contacts: Doug George (douglas.george@noaa.gov) or Nick Soberal (nsoberal@umich.edu)

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3275595106750311258Abstract
The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is an open-source, international network of community hosted radio-telemetry receivers and wildlife researchers designed to investigate a wide variety of wildlife movement questions. Volunteer partners host and operate receiving stations across the world that autonomously listen for flying migratory animals equipped with transmitters called nanotags. Researchers rely on the receivers for movement data for a diversity of tagged wildlife, including birds, bats, and insects. Despite widespread interest in wildlife tracking and research within and beyond the Reserve system, this technology has only been used sporadically at a few reserve sites to date.In 2018, the ACE Basin NERR received private funding to implement a Motus receiver station at partner State Park, which sparked interest from potential collaborators. Since 2020, a multi-reserve project led by the ACE Basin Reserve has held a series of workshops to provide guidance and assistance on siting, construction, installation, and interpretation of Motus sites at participating reserves. In this webinar, project lead Jessica Kinsella will share how this effort has created new partnerships and positioned the Reserve as a regional leader for the Motus initiative, while enabling partners to increase their contribution to coastal bird research and engage their end users in coastal bird conservation and management.

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Title: NOAA Satellite Snowfall Rate Product for Nowcasting
Presenter(s): Dr. Huan Meng, NOAA/NESDIS/Center for Satellite Applications and Research, STAR
Date & Time: 18 October 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: VAWS: NOAA Satellite Snowfall Rate Product for Nowcasting


Presenter(s): Dr. Huan Meng, NOAA/NESDIS/Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR)

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/vaws-sfr-alaska/

Abstract: The NOAA/NESDIS operational snowfall rate (SFR) product is derived from a constellation of polar-orbiting satellites. Recent advancements have substantially improved the SFR product through the integration of machine learning techniques. This observation-based product is generated locally at GINA, University of Alaska Fairbanks using direct broadcast satellite data received at GINA, resulting in low latency and making it well-suited for nowcasting applications.

Bio(s): Dr. Huan Meng is a physical scientist at NOAA/NESDIS/Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR). Her research area is in satellite remote sensing of precipitation and precipitation-related products. She has been working with a team of scientists from the Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies (CISESS) at University of Maryland to develop satellite-based data products including snowfall rate.

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Title: Measurements of Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gases in the Mid-Atlantic Region
Presenter(s): Dr. Xinrong Ren, NOAA Air Resources Laboratory
Date & Time: 18 October 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Measurements of Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gases in the Mid-Atlantic Region NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Xinrong Ren, NOAA Air Resources Laboratory

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): audrey.gaudel@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/748790942726998613

Abstract: Measurements of air pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHGs) are crucial for understanding and mitigating the environmental and health impacts associated with air pollution and climate change. For the past ten years, NOAA Air Resources lab and University of Maryland have been collaborating to measure greenhouse gases (CO2, and CH4) along with a suite of air pollutants related to photochemical smog (O3, NOx, CO, and VOCs) and particulate matter (black carbon and aerosol optical properties) from a research aircraft and more recently from a mobile lab in the Mid-Atlantic region. These measurements complement surface air quality and greenhouse gas monitoring networks and provide input to a variety of models used to determine emissions. Some findings include (1) ozone in DC-Baltimore had a nonlinear response to NOx reductions but got over the hump and started to be sensitive to NOx; (2) ozone production in New York City has been sensitive to VOCs and is reaching the turning point to be sensitive to NOx; (3) methane emission inventories for DC-Baltimore are a factor of 2-3 lower than the observations; (4) CH4 emission rate of 1.1% of total production in the SW Marcellus in 2015/2016; (5) mobile measurements of GHGs and air pollutants are useful to survey point sources and address environmental justice issues; (6) Measurements from a near-road site have shed light on the efficiency of combustion and pollution control as well as the temperature and speed dependence of mobile emissions. Scientific information from these field measurements has been provided to policymakers like Maryland Department of Environment to establish cost-effective policies to reduce emissions to improve air quality and mitigate climate change.

Bio(s): Dr. Xinrong Ren is a Physical Scientist at NOAA Air Resources Laboratory. He received his PhD in Environmental Sciences at Peking University in China. His current research includes aircraft and mobile measurements of greenhouse gases and air pollutants to study emissions and chemistry related to air quality and climate. He has participated in many field studies, including the Air Pollution in Maryland project, the Fluxes of Greenhouse Gases in Maryland project, and more recently the AEROMMA field campaign.

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Title: Exploring the deep-sea coral communities of the Central Pacific with Genome Skimming and Environmental DNA
Presenter(s): Dr. Meredith V. Everett, Research Biologist, NOAA-NWFSC/DSCRTP; and Dr. Steve Auscavitch, Postdoctoral Associate, Boston University
Date & Time: 18 October 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Exploring the deep-sea coral communities of the Central Pacific with Genome Skimming and Environmental DNAPart of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Meredith V. Everett, Research Biologist, NOAA-NWFSC/DSCRTP & Dr. Steve Auscavitch, Postdoctoral Associate, Boston University

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics Working Group

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

Remote Access: Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7248264758612642649

Abstract: Environmental DNA-based (eDNA) approaches can be powerful tools for deep ocean biological characterization and offer substantial insights to baseline biodiversity metrics of the deep-sea benthos in unexplored or data-deficient areas. However, the lack of reliable species-specific genetic reference libraries can make interpretation of eDNA profiles challenging. Our work seeks to compose and apply the first Central Pacific voucher library explicitly targeting the regions Octocorallia. Recent efforts to explore and characterize the seafloor benthos across the central Pacific Ocean have yielded substantial numbers of octocoral collections, as well as an increasing number targeted eDNA samples from seawater collected by remotely operated vehicles. Using octocoral samples from a range of sources including field collections by the NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer, E/V Nautilus, and R/V Falkor, as well as historical museum vouchers, we employed a combination of mitochondrial genetic markers (MutS, COI) and genome skimming methods to generate Central Pacific oriented reference library. In this first iteration, molecular operational taxonomic units were identified from 304 total voucher collections from deep-water octocorals in central Pacific waters. While the construction of this reference library is oriented toward refining eDNA characterization tools and identification of useful taxon-specific markers, these data also have the potential to expand the breadth and depth of understanding of octocoral phylogenomics. We have applied this reference library in metabarcoding of eDNA samples collected in the region, and are using these data to better characterize patterns of octocoral community biodiversity within each region, and examine patterns of biodiversity in relationship to habitat variables. Additionally, we are comparing community structure among regions to better understand patterns of connectivity or dispersal barriers to species distribution within the region. These data will help to contextualize the general biodiversity of the region, and provide valuable insight into the hidden communities likely associated with the species observed with deepwater ROVs.

Bio(s): Dr. Meredith Everett is a Research Biologist in the Conservation Biology Division at NOAA's NWFSC and on a temporary detail as Lead Scientist with NOAA's Deep-sea Coral Research and Technology Program. Meredith's genetic work has focused on the applications of Omics tools to better understanding deep-sea coral communities within the US EEZ, with a particular focus on application and development of eDNA technologies. Meredith has had the opportunity to apply these tools to habitats across the Central and Northeast Pacific, within the Gulf of Mexcio, and across the Arctic. Meredith received her B.S. in Biological Oceanography from the University of Washington, and her Ph.D. in Marine Biology from the University of Miami. Dr. Steve Auscavitch is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Biology at Boston University. His research broadly seeks to understand evolutionary and ecological patterns and processes structuring deep-sea biodiversity, particularly on seamounts environments. His work focuses on identifying and filling knowledge gaps from poorly understood deep-sea environments using collections-based approaches, including museum specimens and those collected through exploratory remotely operated vehicle dives. His current projects in the Rotjan lab seek to identify and describe patterns of deep-sea coral biodiversity using next-generation DNA sequencing approaches to build genetic reference libraries for the equatorial central Pacific and surrounding waters. Steve is also an active member of the E/V Nautilus Corp of Exploration where he has contributed as science lead and science data manager on many cruises since 2014. He received his BS in Marine Science from the University of Connecticut at Avery Point, his MS in Marine Biology at the University of Maine, and PhD in Biology from Temple University. You can learn more about his work on social media (Twitter @SteveAuscavitch) and via his personal website.

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17 October 2023

Title: Weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Abyssal Limb in the North Atlantic
Presenter(s): Dr. Tiago Bilo, CIMAS/PhOD
Date & Time: 17 October 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, OAR - AOML - Happenings Calendar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series


Title: Weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Abyssal Limb in the North Atlantic

Presenter(s): Dr. Tiago Bilo (CIMAS/PhOD)

Sponsor(s): NOAA/Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratories (AOML)

Seminar Contact(s): Matthieu Henaff; matthieu.lehenaff@noaa.gov

Location: Hybrid; NOAA AOML first floor conference room and online

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Abstract: The abyssal limb of the Global Meridional Overturning Circulation (MOC) redistributes heat and carbon as it carries Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW) from the Southern Ocean towards the northern hemisphere. Using mooring observations and hydrographic data from multiple sources in the North Atlantic, we show that northward flowing AABW is constrained below 4500 m with a mean volume transport of 2.400.25 Sv at 16N. During 2000-2020, the AABW northward transport weakened by approximately 0.350.13 Sv, corresponding to a 125% decrease. This weakening of the Atlantic MOC's abyssal cell likely results from the circulation adjustment to the reduction of AABW formation rates since the 1960s and is associated with abyssal warming observed throughout the Atlantic Ocean. We estimate that the warming of the AABW layer in the subtropical North Atlantic is, on average, 1 mC/year in the last two decades due to the downward heaving of abyssal isopycnals, resulting in a contribution to the increase of the abyssal heat content and, hence, sea-level rise in the region. This warming trend is approximately half of the AABW warming trend observed in the South Atlantic and parts of the Southern Ocean, indicating a dilution of the signal as the AABW crosses the Equator.

Bio(s): Tiago Bilo received his Ph.D. in 2020 from RSMAS, University of Miami. After a two-year Postdoc period at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, he joined CIMAS/AOML in October/2022 as an Assistant Scientist funded by the NOAA DeepT project, where he is studying the variability of water properties of the abyssal ocean.



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Title: High-Frequency Radar Data Comparisons with a NWPS Model and NDBC Buoys During the 2022 Mother’s Day Nor’easter Event on New Jersey’s Coastline
Presenter(s): Christopher Olson, NOAA Experiential Research and Training Opportunities NERTO Intern
Date & Time: 17 October 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: High-Frequency Radar Data Comparisons with a NWPS Model and NDBC Buoys During the 2022 Mother's Day Nor'easter Event on New Jersey's Coastline

Presenter(s): Christopher Olson, NOAA Experiential Research and Training Opportunities NERTO Intern

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NWS/NCEP/EMC
Seminar Contacts: avichal.mehra@noaa.gov, bin.liu@noaa.gov

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Abstract: High-frequency radar (HFR) wave measurements are evaluated against numerical simulations and buoy observations in the New Jersey coastline during a storm event on May 7-8, 2022 (known as the Mother's Day nor-eastern event). Wave measurements are obtained from three CODAR SeaSone HFR stations installed along the New Jersey coast at Seaside Park, Brant Beach, and Brigantine NJ, and buoy observations provided by the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC). Wave characteristics during this storm event are simulated using Nearshore Wave Prediction Systems (NWPS). HFR performance is evaluated based on the error analysis of wave height, wave period, and wave direction derived from observations and model output. Two types of wave data are used: single average value data and range data. For single average value data, the error analysis indicates that NWPS data have best agreement with buoy observations and HFR in one case of wave direction. Errors in wave period and wave direction are notably high suggesting possible inadequacies in appropriate choice of error analysis and techniques. Analysis of range data shows lower RMSE between 12 and 27 kilometers in wave height, suggesting an optimal operational range for HFR.

Bio(s): Christopher Olson is a NOAA Educational Partnership Program (EPP) " Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Center for Coastal & Marine Ecosystems " 2 (CCME-II) graduate scholar from Florida A&M University pursuing a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering. He is an Experiential Research and Training Opportunities (NERTO) Intern at NOAA's Environmental Modeling Center (EMC) in College Park, Maryland.

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Title: Uncertainties and sensitivities in ocean mixed layer models and SST prediction
Presenter(s): Leah Johnson, Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington
Date & Time: 17 October 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Uncertainties and sensitivities in ocean mixed layer models and SST prediction

Presenter(s): Leah Johnson (Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington)

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

SeminarContact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

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Abstract: This talk will cover two topics related to how we evaluate ocean surface boundary layer parameterizations. The first part presents a finite-time ensemble vector (EV) method to better manage the design and numerical principles of parameterization evaluation. The finite-time EV framework focuses on what constitutes the local behavior of the mixed layer dynamical system and isolates the forcing and ocean state conditions where turbulence parameterizations most disagree. Observations collected during the 2018 monsoon onset in the Bay of Bengal provide a case study to evaluate models under realistic and variable forcing conditions. The case study results highlight two regimes where models disagree 1) during wind-driven deepening of the mixed layer and 2) under strong diurnal forcing. The second part of the talk explores how boundary layer turbulence is modified in the presence of submesoscale flows. It will be shown that frontal circulations act to suppress the vertical buoyancy flux by surface forced turbulence and suggests OSBL parameterizations over mix buoyancy in the presence of lateral flows.

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Title: Even low rates of cannibalism bias population estimates of Pacific hake
Presenter(s): Sophia Wasserman, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Groundfish Assessment Program
Date & Time: 17 October 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Even low rates of cannibalism bias population estimates of Pacific hake

Presenter(s): Sophia Wasserman, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Groundfish Assessment Program (GAP)

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Ground fish Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Bianca.Prohaska@noaa.gov and Sarah.Friedman@noaa.gov (NOAA NMFS AFSC RACE GAP)

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Abstract: By incorporating trophic interactions and temperature-dependent bioenergetics, multi-species models such as CEATTLE (Climate-Enhanced Age-based Model with Temperature-specific Trophic Linkages and Energetics) are a step towards ecosystem-based assessment and management for species such as Pacific hake (Merluccius productus) in the California Current Ecosystem. Hake are generalist predators, and previous studies have determined that their diet consists of approximately 30% cannibalism. We used CEATTLE to include cannibalism in a model of hake population dynamics and re-examined hake diet data from 1980 onwards to determine the cannibalism proportions. Cannibalism rates were highly variable, ranging between 0 and 80% of stomach contents by weight. The estimated spawning stock biomass, total biomass, and recruitment increased by 16%, 31%, and 197% relative to the single-species model when cannibalism was included in the CEATTLE model, due to the increased mortality, primarily for age-1 hake.

Bio(s): Sophia is a new member of the GAP Bering Sea team and was previously a postdoc in the Punt Lab at UW, working on two projects. The first was a mixed-species management strategy evaluation of groundfish in the Bering with colleagues at the AFSC and the other, which she's talking about today, was applying the CEATTLE model to cannibalism in Pacific hake with the NWFSC. She received her PhD from the University of Galway in Ireland.

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16 October 2023

Title: The Integral Role the Vegetation Health Index (VHI) has at the USDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board for Yield Forecasts and Assessment
Presenter(s): Eric Luebehusen, Meteorologist, USDA " OCE " World Agricultural Outlook Board, Covering: Europe, Northern Africa, Former Soviet Union, Middle East, & Central Asia
Date & Time: 16 October 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Integral Role the Vegetation Health Index (VHI) has at the USDA'sWorld Agricultural Outlook Board for Yield Forecasts and Assessment

Presenter(s):
Eric Luebehusen, Meteorologist, USDA " OCE "World Agricultural Outlook Board, Covering: Europe, Northern Africa, FormerSoviet Union, Middle East, & Central Asia

Sponsor(s): NOAA JPSS Program

Seminar Contact(s): Bill Sjoberg bill.sjoberg@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

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Abstract:
The USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) is the focal point within the USDA for providing weather intelligence in support of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE), a market-sensitive report released every month detailing crop production forecasts for the U.S. and globe. A small group of meteorologists within the WAOB use a wide array of in-situ and remote-sensing data to provide real-time crop impact assessments and yield forecasts to senior-level staff at USDA. One of the key components of the endeavor has been " and continues to be " the Vegetation Health Index.

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12 October 2023

Title: Coral Management Fellows in the Pacific Coral Reef Jurisdictions
Presenter(s): Lara Noren, Coral Management Fellow
Date & Time: 12 October 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Coral Management Fellows in the Pacific Coral Reef Jurisdictions

Presenter(s): Lara Noren, Tilali Scanlan, Elly Perez, and Camille Quichocho

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.donovan@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

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Abstract: Each Coral Management Fellow will present on what they have been working on during their fellowship in their respective jurisdictions.
Lara Noren, Hawaii

Bio(s): Lara is currently a Susan L. Williams National Coral Reef Management fellow assisting the State of Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources to implement multiple conservation finance initiatives. Prior to her fellowship, Lara graduated with a B.S. in Marine Biology from the University of North Carolina - Wilmington and has a professional background in environmental education, natural resource management, and citizen science program implementation.

Tilali Scanlan, American Samoa

Bio(s): Tilali Scanlan is the National Coral Reef Management Fellow in American Samoa. She has a bachelor's degree in marine science from the University of the South Pacific in Fiji with a concentration in coral reef ecology. Tilali has a strong field skillset with experience in Tutuila, the Manu'a islands, and Rose Atoll, and is one of the few local coral biologists to complete the full coral identification training by Dr. Douglas Fenner. She is currently working with Dr. Fenner to deliver coral identification courses to coral reef scientists and practitioners around the island.

Camille Quichocho, Guam

Bio(s): Camille Quichocho is the National Coral Reef Management Fellow for Guam. She graduated from University of Guam with a B.S. in Agriculture & Natural Resource Science and minor in Biology in 2019. Camille currently leads the restoration planning teams for Guam's coral reef restoration action plan.

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Title: Stream habitat change and climate change in the arctic
Presenter(s): Ken Tape, PhD, Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Date & Time: 12 October 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Stream habitat change and climate change in the arctic

Presenter(s): Ken Tape, PhD, Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Sponsor(s): NOAA NWFSC Monster Seminar Jam

Seminar Contacts: Vicky Krikelas, Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov
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11 October 2023

Title: Remote Sensing of Sea Surface Glacial Meltwater on the Antarctic Peninsula Shelf
Presenter(s): Jack Pan, NASA, Jet Propulsion Lab
Date & Time: 11 October 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Remote Sensing of Sea Surface Glacial Meltwater on the Antarctic Peninsula Shelf

Presenter(s): Jack Pan, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL)

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

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

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Location: WebinarAbstract
Glacial meltwater is an important environmental variable for ecosystem dynamics along the biologically productive Western Antarctic Peninsula (WAP) shelf. This region is experiencing rapid change, including increasing glacial meltwater discharge associated with the melting of land ice. To better understand the WAP environment and aid ecosystem forecasting, additional methods are needed for monitoring and quantifying glacial meltwater for this remote, sparsely sampled location. Prior studies showed that sea surface glacial meltwater (SSGM) has unique optical characteristics which may allow remote sensing detection via ocean color data. In this study, we develop a first-generation model for quantifying SSGM that can be applied to both spaceborne (MODIS-Aqua) and airborne (PRISM) ocean color platforms. In addition, the model was prepared and verified with one of the more comprehensive in-situ stable oxygen isotope datasets compiled for the WAP region. The SSGM model appears robust and provides accurate predictions of the fractional contribution of glacial meltwater to seawater when compared with in-situ data (r = 0.82, median absolute percent difference = 6.38%, median bias = '0.04), thus offering an additional novel method for quantifying and studying glacial meltwater in the WAP region.

Bio(s):
Jack Pan is a Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Jack received his Ph.D. from Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO, UCSD). Prior to SIO, he worked as a consultant and team lead at JPL and led the development of satellite remote sensing projects on coastal ocean monitoring. Jack has also participated in several polar research expeditions to Antarctica and is a recipient of the Antarctica Service Medal for his instrumentation work and sampling in extreme environments. Jack is also an avid traveler and photographer.

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Title: Enhancing Linkages Between Ecosystem Research, Stock Assessment, and Management: Presentations by CINAR Fellows in Quantitative Fisheries and Ecosystem Science
Presenter(s): Gavin Fay, Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Genevive Nesslage, Associate Research Professor, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Chesapeake Biological Laboratory; Joshua Stoll, Assistant Professor, University of Maine; John Wiedenmann, Assistant Professor, Rutgers University
Date & Time: 11 October 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Enhancing Linkages Between Ecosystem Research, Stock Assessment, and Management: Presentations by CINAR Fellows in Quantitative Fisheries and Ecosystem Science (EBM/EBFM)NOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s):
  • Gavin Fay, Associate Professor, Department of Fisheries Oceanography, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST)
  • Genevive (Genny) Nesslage, Associate Research Professor, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
  • Joshua Stoll, Assistant Professor of Marine Policy, School of Marine Sciences, University of Maine
  • John Wiedenmann, Assistant Professor, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, Rutgers University


Sponsor(s): NMFS and NOAA Central Library

Seminar Contacts: Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov) and NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

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Abstract: The goal of the Cooperative Institute of the North Atlantic Region (CINAR) fellowship program in Quantitative Fisheries and Ecosystem Science is to engage early-career scientists in research that supports the training and education of the next generation of stock assessment scientists, ecosystem scientists, and economists, and that improves the assessment and management of vital living marine resources in the Northeast U.S. This program supported two-year fellowships for four early career faculty from CINAR partner institutions who partnered with a scientist at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center to further strengthen links among research, assessments, and management. Join us for this seminar as our four CINAR fellows present an overview of their research and educational activities and its impact.

Keywords: stock assessment, ecosystem research, social sciences

Bio(s): Dr. Gavin Fay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fisheries Oceanography at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST). Gavin's work focuses on using statistical and mathematical models for better ecosystem-based decision making for fisheries and our oceans. He is also interested in how open data science tools can empower communication of scientific results for application to management and policy.

Genevive (Genny) Nesslage is an Associate Research Professor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Chesapeake Biological Laboratory. Her research focuses on stock assessment as well as fish, wildlife, and invasive species population dynamics.

Joshua Stoll is an Assistant Professor of Marine Policy in the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine. He is an applied social scientist who uses qualitative and quantitative methods to study questions about ocean governance, coastal community resilience, and seafood systems.

John Wiedenmann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources at Rutgers University. His research focuses on the population dynamics of marine fish, stock assessment, and fisheries management, with a particular focus on the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions.

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


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Title: Coastal Acidification in the Classroom Webinar
Presenter(s): Kirstin Wakefield (MARACOOS), Anna Caputo (Chesapeake Bay NERRS) and Sarah Nuss, Chesapeake Bay NERRS
Date & Time: 11 October 2023
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm ET
Location: GoTo Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Coastal Acidification in the Classroom

Presenter(s): Kirstin Wakefield (MARACOOS), Anna Caputo (Chesapeake Bay NERRS) and Sarah Nuss (Chesapeake Bay NERRS)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Ocean Acidification Program SOARCE webinar series https://oceanacidification.noaa.gov/ocean-acidification-education-outreach/

Seminar Contact(s): natalie.lord@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3941533015916563290

Abstract: Coastal Acidification is the changing of pH in coastal waters caused by excess CO2 and local factors such as nutrient runoff, upwelling, and hypoxia. Coastal acidification can occur uniquely in each coastal area depending on the individual stressors there. The Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network (MACAN) sought to create a teaching tool on coastal acidification specific to the Mid-Atlantic region. Educators from NJ, DE, and VA collaborated to collate and modify existing resources, as well as create new resources, to build a module for 6-12 teachers. The module includes lesson plans adapted from organizations like NOAA, Sea Grant, and Project Learning Tree that will help students build an understanding of the issues by learning about estuarine chemistry and the effects of acidifying waters on marine habitats and biota. Join educators from the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia (CBNERR-VA) and MACAN to learn about the coastal acidification module and available resources.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Webinar recording will be shared on the NOAA OAP YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB7UrrT3gGJAHGnZzjQCvNQ

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10 October 2023

Title: Revealing the Ocean Deep: Next-Generation Sensing Technologies for Marine and Planetary Science
Presenter(s): Dr. Ved Chirayath, Director of the Aircraft Center for Earth Studies, ACES at University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, RSMAES
Date & Time: 10 October 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Revealing the Ocean Deep: Next-Generation Sensing Technologies for Marine and Planetary ScienceNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Dr. Ved Chirayath, Director of the Aircraft Center for Earth Studies (ACES) at University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science (RSMAES)

Sponsor(s): Office of Research, Transition, and Application and the NOAA Central Library



Seminar Contact(s): NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2616830411040087132


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

Abstract: We have mapped more of the surface of the Moon and Mars than our own ocean floor"but that is changing. Professor Ved Chirayath will present three remote sensing technologies he invented during his time at NASA. These technologies will help us better understand Earth's marine environments while furthering the search for life on other planets.

Keywords: Remote sensing, ocean observation, citizen science

Bio(s): Dr. Ved Chirayath is the Vetlesen Professor of Earth Sciences, Mechanical, and Aerospace Engineering and Director of the Aircraft Center for Earth Studies (ACES) at University of Miami's Rosenstiel School. He is the founder and former director of the Laboratory for Advanced Sensing at NASA Silicon Valley and a National Geographic Explorer.

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


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Title: Electronic tagging Atlantic halibut in the Gulf of Maine
Presenter(s): Bill DeVoe, Maine Department of Marine Resources
Date & Time: 10 October 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Electronic tagging Atlantic halibut in the Gulf of Maine

Presenter(s): Bill DeVoe, Maine Department of Marine Resources

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center Ground fish Seminar Series Seminar Contacts: Bianca.Prohaska@noaa.gov and Sarah.Friedman@noaa.gov (NOAA NMFS AFSC RACE GAP)

Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mcd207c7faa0b6e6449f165028ad4c156 Or by phone: 1(415) 527-5035 Access code: 2760 566 4931 Meeting password: gfish23

Accessibility: Webex closed captioning available.

Abstract: Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) is a commercially important species in New England and Atlantic Canada, yet remain a data-poor species with many questions regarding their reproductive biology and migratory habits. This seminar discusses research completed by the Maine Department of Marine Resources since 2016 to better understand halibut migration, life history, and spawning behavior using a variety of electronic tagging techniques. Data from this project have revealed the first evidence of spawning activity in US-tagged fish and long-range migration patterns throughout the Gulf of Maine and Atlantic Canada.

Bio(s): Bill has worked as a Marine Resource Scientist with the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) Boothbay Harbor Lab since 2016. In addition to being the state's Atlantic halibut biologist, he is DMR's GIS coordinator and works as a technology coordinator on many other hardware and software projects. Bill has a BA in Biology from Hartwick College and has previously worked as a groundfish observer, timber frame carpenter and field assistant on projects around the world.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: More information andseminar recordings can be found at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/alaska/outreach-and-education/2023-alaska-fisheries-science-center-groundfish-seminar-seriesSubscribe/Unsubscribe to the NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly email:
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Title: NEDTalk - Solar Eclipse, Unlocking Space Weather at the Sun
Presenter(s): Dr. Elsayed Talaat, Director of the Office of Space Weather Observations at NOAA NESDIS
Date & Time: 10 October 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Solar Eclipse, Unlocking Space Weather at the SunNOAA Environmental Data Talks (NEDTalks)

Presenter(s): Dr. Elsayed Talaat, Director of the Office of Space Weather Observations at NOAA NESDIS

Sponsor(s): NESDIS Communications / NESDIS HQ



Seminar Contact(s): Rafael.deAmeller@noaa.gov


Abstract: The term space weather generally describes changes that take place on the sun and near-Earth environment, particularly when the sun is especially active. In this talk he will discuss how NOAA is making us a Space Weather Ready Nation that is ready, responsive and resilient to space weather events.

See https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/events/solar-eclipse-unlocking-space-weather-the-sun

Bio(s): https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/events/solar-eclipse-unlocking-space-weather-the-sun

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Title: The Synergy of Data From Profiling Floats, Machine Learning and Numerical Modeling: Case of the Black Sea Euphotic Zone
Presenter(s): Emil Stanev, Institute of Coastal Systems, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Geesthacht, Germany
Date & Time: 10 October 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Synergy of Data From Profiling Floats, Machine Learning and Numerical Modeling: Case of the Black Sea Euphotic Zone

Presenter(s): Emil Stanev (Institute of Coastal Systems, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Geesthacht, Germany)

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

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

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
Phone Numbers (US)+1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: Data from profiling floats in the Black Sea revealed complex temporal and spatial relationships between physical variables and oxygen, chlorophyll and the backscattering coefficient at 700 nm, as well as some limits in understanding the details of biogeochemistry dynamics. To account for different interdependences between physical and biogeochemical properties, a feedforward backpropagation neural network (NN) was used. This NN learns from data recorded by profiling floats and predicts biogeochemical states using physical measurements only. The performance was very high, particularly for oxygen, but it decreased when the NN was applied to older data because the interrelationships between the physical and biogeochemical properties have changed recently. The biogeochemical states reconstructed by the NN using physical data produced by a coupled physical"biogeochemical operational model were better than the biogeochemical outputs of the same coupled model. Therefore, the use of data from profiling floats, physical properties from numerical models and NNs appears to be a powerful approach for reconstructing the 4D dynamics of the euphotic zone. Basin-wide patterns and temporal variabilities in oxygen, backscattering coefficient and chlorophyll were also analyzed. Of particular interest is the reconstruction of short-lived biogeochemical features, particularly in coastal anticyclone areas, which are difficult to observe with available floats at the basin scale.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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6 October 2023

Title: An overview of the NOAA NCCOS Fiscal Year 2024 Effects of Sea Level Rise (ESLR) Funding Opportunity for Potential Applicants
Presenter(s): Trevor Meckley, NOAA NCCOS Competitive Research Program, Silver Spring MD
Date & Time: 6 October 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: An overview of NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Fiscal Year 2024 Effects of Sea Level Rise (ESLR) Funding Opportunity for Potential Applicants

Presenter(s): Trevor Meckley, Program Manager, NOAA NCCOS Effects of Sea Level Rise (ESLR) Competitive Research Program

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

Seminar Contacts: Moe Nelson, david.moe.nelson@noaa.gov ; Trevor Meckley, trevor.meckley@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/nos_science_seminar_sep_25_2023/event/registration.html

Note: The seminar is on Friday October 6, even though the registration link includes "sep_25".

Accessibility: TBD

Abstract: NOAA's National Centers for Coastal and Ocean Science Competitive Research Program (NCCOS/CRP) is pleased to announce a Fiscal Year 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Effects of Sea Level Rise (ESLR) Program.The NOAA Competitive Research Program invites potential applicants to join a webinar on the FY24 Effects of Sea Level Rise (ESLR) federal funding opportunity. The opportunity has two focal areas; General Coastal Resilience and Alaska Regional Coastal Resilience, which will be described in detail during the webinar. The funding opportunity is soliciting proposals to evaluate and quantify the ability of nature based solutions (NBS) to mitigate the effects of sea level rise (SLR) and inundation (storm surge, nuisance flooding, and/or wave actions). This FFO will support research to inform adaptation planning and coastal management decisions in response to SLR and coastal inundation, through advancement of models of physical and biological processes capable of evaluating vulnerability and resilience under multiple sea level rise, inundation, and management scenarios, including evaluation of nature based solutions. NCCOS/CRP envisions funding two to four projects in the General Coastal Resilience focal area, and at least one project in the Alaska Regional Coastal Resilience focus area. NOAA expects to award approximately $4 million through this competition and anticipates supporting projects at the level of$200,000 to $400,000 per year for the General Coastal Resilience focal area and$200,000 to $500,000 per year for the Alaska Regional Coastal Resilience focal area, pending availability of appropriations.The webinar will discuss the ESLR program and the funding opportunity due dates and requirements. There will be an opportunity to ask clarifying questions at the end of the webinar. More information on the funding opportunity, and a recording of this webinar after the event, can be found on the ESLR Program's website. When formally announced, a link to the full funding opportunity description can be found here. A letter of intent is required. Please see the full NOFO in Grants.Gov for additional details and instructions.

Bio(s): Dr. Trevor Meckley manages the Effects of Sea Level Rise Competitive Research Program at NOAA's National Center for Coastal Ocean Science. Dr. Meckley holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from Michigan State University, and a B.S. from Millersville University.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials:

A video recording of the presentation is available for viewing at:
https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/pscauk50hmi7/

A pdf of the slides is available upon request.

Additional information on this (and other) funding opportunities from NCCOS is available at: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/about/funding-opportunities/ .

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5 October 2023

Title: Accounting for increased uncertainty in setting precautionary harvest limits from past assessments
Presenter(s): Chantel R. Wetzel, Ph.D., Northwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA
Date & Time: 5 October 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Accounting for increased uncertainty in setting precautionary harvest limits from past assessments (National Stock Assessment Science Seminar Series)

Presenter(s): Chantel R. Wetzel, Ph.D., Northwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and NOAA's Central Library (NCL)Seminar Contacts: Abby Furnish (abigail.furnish@noaa.gov) and Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3020883342544513627

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and Federal Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) service are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.


Abstract: Estimates of current population status, derived from stock assessments and often expressed as spawning output, are uncertain. Additionally, the uncertainty around spawning output projections should be expected to increase further out in time from the year in which the assessment was conducted. This work details an approach to quantify increasing uncertainty within and among existing assessments of U.S. West Coast groundfish and how the results of this analysis have been applied when setting future acceptable biological catches.Keywords: harvest control rules, scientific uncertainty, assessment


Bio(s): Chantel Wetzel is an assessment scientist at NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA. In addition to conducting stock assessments, Chantel is involved in a variety of research that includes translating assessment uncertainty into appropriate management actions, developing robust assessment approaches across a range of data limitations, and developing tools for visualizing data and assessment results.

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Title: NOAA NCCOS FY 2024 Funding Opportunity for the Ecology & Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms (ECOHAB) Program
Presenter(s): Maggie Broadwater, NOAA/NOS NCCOS Competitive Research Program, Charleston SC
Date & Time: 5 October 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) FY 2024 Funding Opportunity for the Ecology & Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms (ECOHAB) Program

Presenter(s): Maggie Broadwater, NOAA/NOS NCCOS Competitive Research Program

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

Seminar Contacts: Moe Nelson, david.moe.nelson@noaa.gov ; Maggie Broadwater, maggie.broadwater@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/nccos_fy_24_ecohab_funding_opportunity/event/registration.html

Accessibility: TBD

Abstract: NOAA's National Centers for Coastal and Ocean Science Competitive Research Program (NCCOS/CRP) is pleased to announce a Fiscal Year2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Ecology & Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms (ECOHAB) Program. The ECOHAB program was authorized under the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act (HABHRCA) in 1998 as an applied competitive research program designed to increase the understanding of the fundamental processes underlying the causes and impacts of HABs. Such understanding is required to develop appropriate HAB management and response strategies. While considerable progress has been made toward understanding and predicting HAB events and their impacts, the complexity of HABs has become more apparent and new HAB problems have emerged. Thus, research into the causes and impacts of HABs and toxins is still essential and will require a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to advance our current understanding. NCCOS/CRP is soliciting proposals for targeted and regional FY2024 ECOHAB projects that aim to enhance predictive and/or applied science capabilities for HAB events. A letter of intent is required. The deadline for letters of intent is October 18, 2023; and full applications are due by 11:59PM ET on January 31, 2024. Please see the full NOFO in Grants.Gov for additional details and instructions, and visit the NCCOS Funding Opportunities page for more information including a recording and FAQ from this webinar.

Bio(s): Maggie Broadwater is a physical scientist and program manager with NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Competitive Research Program (CRP). As the manager of NOAA's Ecology & Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms (ECOHAB) program, she works across NOAA and with other agencies and partner institutions to advance understanding, detection, prediction, control, mitigation, and response to harmful algal blooms (HABs). Maggie previously worked as a research scientist in NOAA's Marine Forensics and Marine Biotoxins programs, and holds a B.S. in Biochemistry, M.S. in Biomedical Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry. She lives in Charleston, SC, USA.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials:
Additional information on this (and other) funding opportunities from NCCOS is available at: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/about/funding-opportunities/
Open the tab for "New Funding Announcements", with links for these items:
PDF of the slides
Video recording of the presentation, with Closed Captioning
FAQs

A video recording of the presentation is also archived in Adobe Connect at: https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/p23r1jtjlhvc/

Additional information on the NCCOS Ecology & Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms (ECOHAB) program is available at:
https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/science-areas/habs/ecohab/

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Title: Modernizing Essential Fish Habitat using ensemble species distribution models, movement analysis, and data integration
Presenter(s): Margaret Siple, Ph.D. and Jim Thorson, Ph.D. , NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 5 October 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Modernizing Essential Fish Habitat using ensemble species distribution models, movement analysis, and data integration

Presenter(s): Margaret Siple, Ph.D. and Jim Thorson, Ph.D. , NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA NWFSC Monster Seminar Jam

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

Remote Access:

Join via Webex: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m13be6e4e4f7af5fc75612760532574db
Meeting number: 2763 575 3111
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Abstract: Habitat is a central concept for all ecological research, and provides the mechanistic connection between individual-level behaviors, environmental and climate changes, and population-level demographics. The Magnuson-Stevens Act mandates that fisheries management councils designate Essential Fish habitat (EFH) and revisit those designations every five years. The Alaska Fisheries Science Center and Regional Office have a multi-decadal partnership regarding EFH research, including funds for analytical, laboratory, and field research. In this talk, we quickly outline this partnership and then discuss recent and future research to support designating Alaska EFH. We start by summarizing an ensemble species distribution model (SDM) used to identify species densities for over 200 groundfish species and life-stages. This ensemble mitigates consistent differences in EFH area identified using individual models, and was recently adopted by the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council to designate EFH. We then discuss future EFH research using archival tags and stomach-content data. The archival-tag research applies a mechanistic diffusion-taxis movement model to archival tag data for Pacific cod, and estimates habitat preferences (and resulting habitat utilization) using a Hidden Markov model. The stomach-content research applies a thinned and marked point process, fitted as a Generalized Additive Model involving the multivariate Tweedie distribution. We specifically estimate a spatially varying catchability ratio between stomach contents and industry cooperative surveys for juvenile snow crab, and the resulting abundance index is correlated with stock-assessment estimates of crab recruitment. We share some current and future directions for using multiple data streams to inform SDMs and identifying prey habitat. Throughout, we emphasize that habitat research provides an avenue to combine field, laboratory, and analytical research, and provides opportunity for creative, cross-program research.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Contact Vicky Krikelas, Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov

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Title: Marine Mammal Stranding and Impacts from Extreme Weather and Climate - Gulf of Mexico Forum Webinar
Presenter(s): Erin Fougeres, Marine Mammal Stranding Program Administrator, NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office; Blair Mase, Southeast Region Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator, Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 5 October 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Marine Mammal Stranding and Impacts from Extreme Weather and Climate
NOAA Gulf of Mexico Forum Webinar Series


Presenter(s): Erin Fougeres, Marine Mammal Stranding Program Administrator, NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office; Blair Mase, Southeast Region Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator, Southeast Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Gulf of Mexico Regional Collaboration Team, a part of NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network

Seminar Contact(s): Kristen Laursen, Kristen.R.Laursen@noaa.gov , NOAA Fisheries and Regional Collaboration NetworkLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Please Register at:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/805634594014505310

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For your awareness, this webinar will be recorded and shared.

Abstract: For October, the Gulf of Mexico Forum webinar series takes a closer look at marine mammal stranding and how it connects with weather and climate. Erin Fougeres will present on the "Marine Mammal Stranding Network in the Gulf of Mexico and impacts of climate extremes - the freshwater Unusual Mortality Event of 2019." Blair Mase will present on "Extreme weather impacts on marine mammal response" with a focus on out-of-habitat rescues after hurricanes.

Bio(s): Dr. Erin Fougeres is a marine mammal biologist and the NOAA Fisheries Marine Mammal Stranding Program Administrator for the southeast U.S. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California Santa Cruz and her Master's and Ph.D. in Marine Biology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she worked in the Marine Mammal Stranding Program for more than 10 years. Erin's research expertise is in physiological ecology with an emphasis on bottlenose dolphin thermoregulation and morphology. As the Stranding Program Administrator for NOAA since 2008, she oversees a Network of volunteer organizations responding to marine mammal strandings from North Carolina through Texas, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. She helps to coordinate the response to and oversee the investigation of marine mammal strandings, including mass strandings and Unusual Mortality Events.

Blair Mase has served in the position of NOAA's Southeast Region Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator since the onset of the program in 1993. She is based out of the NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center's Miami Lab. She has extensive experience in the responses of marine mammal stranding events, out of habitat rescues, disentanglement as well unusual mortality events and investigations. She works closely with Erin Fougeres at the Southeast Regional Office.


Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Please contact Kristen.R.Laursen@noaa.gov for the recording and/or PDF.


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4 October 2023

Title: A dual-wavelength photothermal aerosol absorption monitor: design, calibration, performance and measurements of coated soot
Presenter(s): Dr. Gria Monik, University of Nova Gorica
Date & Time: 4 October 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar only
Description:

NOAAScience Seminar Series

Title: A dual-wavelength photothermal aerosol absorption monitor: design, calibration, performance and measurements of coated soot
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Gria Monik, University of Nova Gorica

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.womack@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5569556792983462240

Abstract: The direct measurement of aerosol light absorption coefficient is preferable over indirect methods. A photothermal interferometer probes the change of the refractive index caused by light absorption in the sample " the detection is linear and can be traced to first principles. Measurement at two wavelengths allows the determination of its wavelength dependence and the ngstrm exponent (AAE). The photothermal aerosol absorption monitor (PTAAM) uses a folded Mach-Zender interferometer. Two pump lasers at 532 and 1064 nm are modulated at different frequencies and focused in the sample chamber using an axicon (patent granted) for simultaneous measurement. The interferometer signal is detected by photodiodes and lock-in amplifiers at the two respective frequencies. The green channel is calibrated traceably to primary standards using ~1 mol/mol NO2. The calibration is transferred to the IR using aerosolized nigrosin. The uncertainties for absorption coefficients at 532 and 1064 nm and AAE were 4%, 6% and 9%, respectively. We calibrated filter photometers in green and IR. A winter ambient campaign has shown similar multiple scattering parameter values for ambient aerosols and laboratory experiments. We have also determined the absorption enhancement by coatings of BC with non-absorbing secondary organic matter (SOM).

Bio(s): Dr. Gria Monik is a professor at the University of Nova Gorica in Slovenia. He received his PhD in physics from the University of Ljubljana. He serves as the Head of the Center for Atmospheric Research and the Dean of the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of Nova Gorica. His research interests include measurement techniques of black carbon aerosol and other carbonaceous light absorbing aerosol. He has served as a member of the United Nations ECE expert group on black carbon.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: https://csl.noaa.gov/seminars/2023,contingent on speaker approval.

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3 October 2023

Title: NEDTalk - Space Weather Effects on Technology
Presenter(s): Shawn Dahl, NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center
Date & Time: 3 October 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Space Weather Effects on TechnologyNOAA Environmental Data Talks (NEDTalks)

Presenter(s): Shawn Dahl, NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Sponsor(s): NESDIS Communications / NESDIS HQ

Seminar Contacts: Rafael.deAmeller@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://events-na13.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/2358677976/en/events/event/shared/2442521456/event_registration.html?sco-id=10367383631

Abstract: This talk will highlight the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), space weather activity, forecasting, and potential impacts. Space weather has become a concern for our society due to its ability to disrupt or degrade certain types of communications and technologies. Solar Cycle 25 is progressing, with solar maximum predicted to be around 2025. This presentation's intent is to inform participants about SWPC operations, space weather storms, and primary concerns with regards to possible impacts " such as for aviation, the power grid, space operations, and aurora.

See https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/events/space-weather-effects-technology

Bio(s): https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/events/space-weather-effects-technology

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Title: Regional-to-Local Scale Numerical Modeling of Wave Transformation around the Monterey Peninsula, Central California
Presenter(s): Cesar Acevedo Ramirez, University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Date & Time: 3 October 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Modeling wave energy dissipation by bottom friction on rocky shores at the Monterey Peninsula, Central California

Presenter(s): Cesar Acevedo Ramirez (University of North Carolina, Wilmington)

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

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

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
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Abstract: As part of the ROcky shores eXperiments and Simulations (ROXSI) program, we present a SWAN numerical study of wave transformation across the rocky shores of the Monterey Peninsula, CA. Rocky shores are quasi-random undulations consisting of rock mounds, platforms and channels that are characterized by rough, multi-scale bathymetric variations. These rough environments have previously shown to dissipate more wave energy through bottom friction compared to sandy beaches. In SWAN, bottom friction dissipation is a function of the near-bed root-mean-square velocity and a wave friction factor that is inversely related to the ratio of the wave excursion distance and a bottom roughness scale through several possible formulations. The objective here is to assess the performance of different formulations on wave energy transformation by bottom friction and explore if simulated wave directional parameters are also affected. Model performance is defined as agreement in wave energy flux divergence and directional parameters with observations collected over 1 month from ~20 instruments including bottom-mounted ADCPS and surface wave buoys in 35 to 5 m water depth. We find that the empirical formulation that best agrees with observations is one that was previously applied in a coral reef environment (Rogers et al., 2016). Crucially, this formulation allows an increased range of wave friction factor values and thus increased dissipation by bottom friction. A 2-m resolution bathymetry product is also used to estimate a spatially-variable bottom roughness scale, which further improves frequency-averaged model results. Limitations and options to improve the chosen set-up are discussed.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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28 September 2023

Title: Implementing the Habitat Assessment and Restoration Planning (HARP) Model in the Columbia basin
Presenter(s): Tim Beechie, Ph.D and Lisa Crozier, Ph.D., NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 28 September 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Implementing the Habitat Assessment and Restoration Planning (HARP) Model in the Columbia basin

Presenter(s): Tim Beechie, Ph.D and Lisa Crozier, Ph.D., NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA NWFSC Monster Seminar Jam

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

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Abstracts: The Northwest Fisheries Science Center has initiated development of a comprehensive salmon life-cycle model for the Columbia River basin, comprised of three sub-models that simulate salmon life stages in tributaries (the Habitat Assessment and Restoration Planning Model, or HARP Model), smolt downstream migration and adult upstream migration in the mainstem Columbia and Snake Rivers, and salmon survival in the estuary and ocean. The purpose of the comprehensive model is to quantify and compare the potential benefits of management actions in any of the three environments. The HARP model's specific purpose is to evaluate which tributary habitat restoration scenarios produce the largest increases in salmon abundance and promote resilience to climate change. The model is a sequence of three analyses that (1) process geospatial landscape and habitat data to produce datasets of historical and current habitat conditions in each basin, (2) translate the habitat data into habitat restoration and climate-change scenarios (sets of Beverton-Holt input parameters for the life-cycle models), and (3) use the salmon life-cycle models to estimate spawner abundance under each habitat/climate scenario. Model outputs indicate which types of restoration actions are likely to produce the largest increases in spawner abundance. The mainstem model will quantify effects of mainstem habitat changes and management actions on smolt survival and arrival timing at the estuary, and the estuary/ocean models will quantify effects of estuary and ocean management actions, such as predator controls, estuary habitat restoration, or climate change effects in the marine environment.

BIO

Tim Beechie has worked at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center since 1999, and is currently the leader of the Ecosystem Processes Research Team in the Watershed Program. His research focuses on geomorphology and riparian vegetation as key drivers of riverine ecosystems. Tim holds a Bachelor's degree in geology, a Master's degree in fisheries, and a Ph.D. in forest hydrology, all from the University of Washington in Seattle. Tim has researched landscape and human influences on fish populations for more than three decades, beginning with studies of fish populations in West African lakes in the mid-1980s. His current research interests include influences of valley and river channel morphology on salmon habitats and populations, using land use and restoration scenarios to estimate salmon population responses and evaluate restoration alternatives, and adapting river restoration plans and project designs for climate change.

Lisa Crozier received a Bachelor's degree from Harvard College and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington, Department of Zoology. She then completed a Post-doctoral Fellowship at the University of Chicago before joining NWFSC in 2004. She concentrated on the effects of climate change on butterfly ecophysiology and range shifts, before addressing these same issues in Pacific salmon. Lisa's primary research goal since coming to NWFSC is to quantify the effects of climate change on population viability of Pacific salmon, considering both ecological and evolutionary responses. To do this, she has been working on describing the sensitivity of juvenile freshwater growth, survival and migration timing of Snake River Chinook salmon, primarily, to environmental conditions, and projecting the impacts of climate change on population viability. She is currently extending this project to include impacts on adult migration timing and pre-spawn survival in various Columbia River salmonids.

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Title: Desert Dust and the Atmospheric Microbiome: Microorganisms Transport in the Eastern Mediterranean
Presenter(s): Yinon Rudich, Weizmann Institute of Science
Date & Time: 28 September 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, USA, DSRC - 2A305 - Conference Room
Description:

NOAAScience Seminar Series

Title: Desert Dust and the Atmospheric Microbiome: Microorganisms Transport in the Eastern Mediterranean
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Yinon Rudich, Weizmann Institute of Science

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.womack@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3307537018209573465

Abstract: The atmospheric microbiome can affect various biogeochemical and atmospheric processes. The dynamics governing the atmospheric transport of airborne bacterial communities still need to be better understood. This seminar will describe our investigations concerning bacteria carried by mineral dust plumes over the eastern Mediterranean. Specifically, we will describe the bacterial community composition, the transport of pathogenic strains, and the intriguing mechanism of ice formation by ice-nucleating bacteria . Finally, we'll describe new AI-driven methodologies to study and forecast dust event transport.

Bio(s): Dr. Yinon Rudich is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Weizmann Institute of Science. He received his PhD in Chemical Physics from the Weizmann Institute, and joined the NOAA Aeronomy Lab as an NRC postdoctoral fellow in 1994. He joined the faculty of the Weizmann Institute in 1997 and now serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry. He is a fellow of the American Geological Union and the Royal Society of Chemistry. His research interests include bioaerosols, ice nucleation, and aerosol optical properties.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: https://csl.noaa.gov/seminars/2023,contingent on speaker approval.

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Title: Surface vs Bottom Marine Heatwaves in the Northeast U.S.
Presenter(s): Vincent Saba, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 28 September 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Surface vs Bottom Marine Heatwaves in the Northeast U.S.

Presenter(s): Vincent Saba, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center

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

Remote Access: https://meet.google.com/paw-jhrb-nzr

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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27 September 2023

Title: An Overview of the 2023 Alaska Spring Breakup Season: Highlighting Remote Sensing Tools Used by the NWS Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center
Presenter(s): Bob Busey, National Weather Service Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center
Date & Time: 27 September 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: An Overview of the 2023 Alaska Spring Breakup Season: Highlighting Remote Sensing Tools Used by the NWS Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center


Presenter(s): Bob Busey, National Weather Service Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center

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

Seminar Contact(s): Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/spring-breakup-2023/

Abstract: The spring break up of 2023 was among the worst of the last thirty years for flooding across the state. The cool April slowed the melting and weakening of the river ice across many of the major rivers in the state. This resulted in a series of ice jams as the break up front moved down the Kuskokwim and Yukon towards the Bering Sea. This talk will be a bit of a summary of the spring as well as a walkthrough of some of the remote sensing products the River Forecast Center uses during the breakup season.

Bio(s): Bob Busey has been a hydrologist at the Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center in Anchorage since the fall of 2022. Previously, he was at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, International Arctic Research Center.

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

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Title: Exploring Ocean Twilight Zone Biodiversity with eDNA
Presenter(s): Dr. Annette Govindarajan, Research Specialist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Date & Time: 27 September 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Exploring Ocean Twilight Zone Biodiversity with eDNAPart of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Annette Govindarajan, Research Specialist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics

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

Remote Access: Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5561402814773832283

Abstract: The ocean's mesopelagic zone (or ocean twilight zone) harbors a vast biomass that is critically important to the global carbon cycle. However, the diversity of this biomass is understudied due to the OTZ's immense size and the logistical challenges of sampling the environment. There are knowledge gaps related to the composition, distributions, and ecological interactions of mesopelagic biomass. More information is especially needed on the phenomenon of diel vertical migration (DVM), where typically animals travel to surface waters to feed at night and return to mesopelagic depths for the day, expediting the downward movement of carbon in the process. Environmental DNA (eDNA) analyses have great potential to provide information on OTZ biodiversity and address hypotheses related DVM, species distributions, and ecological interactions. However, animal eDNA signals in the deep ocean are dilute and patchily distributed, creating challenges for using eDNA in the OTZ. I will discuss recent advances in eDNA approaches to studying OTZ animal diversity, including considerations for sampling, analysis, reference databases, and interpretation of results. I will also discuss autonomous sampling strategies, including the importance of large volume sampling and the integration of samplers with diverse oceanographic platforms, including Mesobot, a robot designed to sense and track midwater animals and particles, and Deep-See, a towed broadband acoustics and imaging instrument. I will describe our recent deployments with these platforms, and present results on mesopelagic animal diversity and DVM.

Bio(s): Annette Govindarajan is a molecular ecologist in the Biology Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Her research focuses on understanding the biodiversity, ecology, and evolution of marine animals, especially in the midwater realm. Towards these ends, she develops and applies environmental DNA approaches, including sampling technology and strategies, geared towards the deep ocean. Dr. Govindarajan has a BS in Biology from the University of Connecticut, and MS in Oceanography from the University of Connecticut, and a PhD in Biological Oceanography from the MIT - WHOI Joint Program, and completed her postdoc at WHOI.

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

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Title: Diet Variation and Trophic Impact of Weakfish (Cynoscion regalis) within Multiple Marine Habitats of the Eastern U.S.
Presenter(s): Angel Reyes Delgado, NOAA EPP/MSI LMRCSC II Master's Fellow, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore
Date & Time: 27 September 2023
10:00 am - 10:30 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Diet Variation and Trophic Impact of Weakfish (Cynoscion regalis) within Multiple Marine Habitats of the Eastern U.S.

Presenter(s): Angel Reyes Delgado, NOAA EPP/MSI LMRCSC II Master's Fellow, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science Centers

Seminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/poa-upop-cju
Phone Number
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Abstracts: Weakfish (Cynoscion regalis) is a species that is not federally managed, but feed on species that are of federal and ecological interest. Our objectives were to examine the trophic ecology of weakfish in Chesapeake Bay, and the coastal and offshore waters of the Eastern United States. For these areas, we determined the most dominant prey of weakfish; identified how much diet variation was explained by the factors: area, size class, and year; and quantified how much prey biomass was removed by weakfish, 2007-2019. In general, diet composition was mostly dominated by Engraulidae, Mysidacea, Doryteuthis sp., Brevoortia tyrannus, and Teleostei (bony fishes) and significantly varied by area and size class. The total amount of variance explained by the three factors was 40 % with year not being a significant factor in explaining weakfish diet variation. Weakfish prey biomass removal occurs primarily in coastal waters (annual mean: approximately 240,000 tonnes, max: approximately 690,000 tonnes). Highly opportunistic, weakfish cannibalism also plays an essential part of their diet. These results have implications for fisheries management of weakfish, the natural mortality of their prey, and competition with federally-managed fishes when considering ecological interactions in regulatory approaches.

Bio(s): Angel Reyes Delgado is a 2nd year graduate student from Puerto Rico completing his master's degree in marine, Estuarine and Environmental Science at University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). His thesis project is focused on analyzing and comparing juvenile weakfish stomach content, stable isotope analysis and fatty acid profiles between the Maryland Coastal Bays and as a means of assessing nursery habitat quality and contribute to current efforts of restoring weakfish struggling populations. He is co-advised by Paulinus Chigbu (UMES) and Ryan Woodland (University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory)

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26 September 2023

Title: Northern Climate Reports: Ecological Futures in Stories, Charts, and Data
Presenter(s): Nancy Fresco, Craig Stephenson, Mike DeLue, Carolyn Rosner, University of Alaska, Scenarios Network for Alaska + Arctic Planning
Date & Time: 26 September 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Northern Climate Reports: Ecological Futures in Stories, Charts, and Data


Presenter(s): Nancy Fresco, Craig Stephenson, Mike DeLue, Carolyn Rosner (University of Alaska, Scenarios Network for Alaska + Arctic Planning)

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/northern-climate-reports/

Abstract: A changing climate is altering northern landscapes and there is a need for communities to be able to understand what they may expect in the future. During this webinar, we will unveil the interactive Northern Climate Reports tool created by UAF's Scenarios Network for Alaska and Arctic Planning (SNAP) team. We will review how the tool uses climate data to construct a variety of possible futures for a warming North.

Bio(s): Nancy Fresco is an Assistant Research Professor with a background in biology, landscape ecology, and forestry, and has been SNAP's Network Coordinator since the group's start in 2007.

Craig Stephenson is a geospatial data analyst for SNAP. He develops web applications and web service APIs, processes geospatial datasets into value-added products, and administers Linux servers.

Mike DeLue is SNAP's science communicator. He communicates SNAP'S work using skills in public presentation, audio + video editing, and mapping.

Carolyn Rosner creates websites, logos, and other graphics. She also serves as a writer, art director, and content manager for SNAP's websites and web tools

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

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Title: CPO Societal Challenges: A Deep Dive in Water Quality and Climate Mitigation
Presenter(s): Brenda Rashleigh, NOAA Climate Program Office (Interagency Rotation Program), Senior Program Analyst for Water and Coasts; Neeharika Naik-Dhungel, Policy Analyst, NOAA Climate Program Office
Date & Time: 26 September 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: CPO Societal Challenges: A Deep Dive in Water Quality and Climate MitigationNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Brenda Rashleigh, NOAA Climate Program Office (Interagency Rotation Program), Senior Program Analyst for Water and Coasts; Neeharika Naik-Dhungel, Policy Analyst, NOAA Climate Program Office

Sponsor(s): NOAA Central Library

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

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6443029721073827679


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

Abstract: This presentation will discuss opportunities for advancing the understanding of water quality and climate mitigation in a changing climate through the lens of societal challenges identified by NOAA's Climate Program Office.

Keywords: Water Quality, Climate Mitigation, CPO

Bio(s): Brenda Rashleigh has been working with the NOAA Climate Program Office) for six months through the President's Management Council interagency rotation program as a Senior Policy Analyst for Water and Coasts. Her home agency is EPA's Office of Research and Development, where she serves as the Assistant Center Director for Water in the Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment.

Neeharika Naik-Dhungel has been working with the NOAA Climate Program Office) for six months through the President's Management Council interagency rotation program as a Policy Analyst for Climate Mitigation. Her home agency is EPA's Office of Air and Radiation, where she serves as a Program Manager in the Green Power Partnership Program.

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


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Title: NEDTalk - Seasons of the Sun in an Age of Discovery
Presenter(s): Mark Miesch, research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado and NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center
Date & Time: 26 September 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Seasons of the Sun in an Age of DiscoveryNOAA Environmental Data Talks (NEDTalks)

Presenter(s): Mark Miesch, research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado and NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC)

Sponsor(s): NESDIS Communications / NESDIS HQ

Seminar Contacts: Rafael.deAmeller@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://events-na13.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/2358677976/en/events/event/shared/2442521456/event_registration.html?sco-id=10367384637

Abstract: We all live next to a variable star. The Sun changes from day to day, from week to week, from year to year, even from decade to decade. These changes often take the form of colossal solar storms that are powered by magnetic energy and that pose increasing hazards to our technological society. However, there is striking regularity in the apparent chaos of space weather"the frequency and severity of solar storms rises and falls approximately every 11 years. This is known as the Solar Cycle and it has been occurring for at least 10,000 years, and likely much longer. In this presentation we explore how humanity has come to learn about the Solar Cycle and its earthly impacts through careful observation and inference that has spanned over 2000 years. And we anticipate what remaining mysteries, spectacles, and hazards await us as we approach yet another solar maximum.

See https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/events/seasons-of-the-sun-age-of-discovery

Bio(s): https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/events/seasons-of-the-sun-age-of-discovery

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Title: Tailoring data assimilation for discontinuous Galerkin models
Presenter(s): Ivo Pasmans, University of Reading, UK
Date & Time: 26 September 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Tailoring data assimilation for discontinuous Galerkin models

Presenter(s): Ivo Pasmans (University of Reading, UK)

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

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

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
PhoneNumbers (US)+1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: In recent years discontinuous Galerkin (DG) methods have received increased interest from the geophysical community. In these methods the solution in each grid cell is approximated as a linear combination of basis functions. Ensemble data assimilation (EnDA) aims to approximate the true model state by combining model output with observations using error statistics estimated from an ensemble of model runs. EnDA in geophysical models faces several well-documented issues. In this work we have tested whether it is possible to exploit the DG structure to address three of them. These tests are carried out using a stochastically generated ensemble of synthetic model states. The issues are 1) finite ensemble covariances contain sampling errors that depend on the scales in the solution. It is found that Legendre basis polynomials form a set of wavelets that can be used to remove sampling errors using scale-dependent localisation. 2) Current EnDA requires averaging of dense (satellite) observations and cannot use the information contained in the observations to the fullest. By evaluation of the basis functions, the observation operator can be made to resolve the solution at a sub grid level for higher-order DG schemes. This increases the observation density that the EnDA can effectively digest. 3) Due to its ability to assimilate denser observation sets EnDA is capable of also reducing errors in the 1st-derivative. This is important as these gradients force several physical processes.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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Title: U.S. Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + Climate-Driven Changes in Prescribed Fire in the Southeastern U.S.
Presenter(s): Chris Fuhrmann, Southeast Regional Climate Center; Jeff Dobur and Todd Hamill, National Weather Service Southeast River Forecast Center; Pam Knox, University of Georgia; David Zierden, Florida State University; Megan Johnson, U.S. Forest Service
Date & Time: 26 September 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + Climate-Driven Changes in Prescribed Fire in the Southeastern U.S.

Presenter(s):

Climate Overview: Chris Fuhrmann | Southeast Regional Climate Center

Water Resources Overview: Jeff Dobur and Todd Hamill | NOAA/National Weather Service Southeast River Forecast Center

Agriculture Impact Update: Pam Knox | University of Georgia and David Zierden | Florida State University
Climate-Driven Changes in Prescribed Fire in the Southeastern US: Megan Johnson | U.S. Forest Service

Seminar Contact(s): Meredith Muth (meredith.f.muth@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6846806667689526028

Abstract:
The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center (SERCC), the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Nio and La Nia. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires and ecosystems.

The September 26 webinar will feature a special presentation on "Climate-Driven Changes in Prescribed Fire in the Southeastern US"

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

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25 September 2023

Title: California-Nevada Drought & Climate Update and Outlook Webinar
Presenter(s): Amanda Sheffield, NOAA/NIDIS/CIRES; Daniel McEvoy, Western Regional Climate Center, Desert Research Institute, National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Andrew Hoell, NOAA Physical Science Laboratory
Date & Time: 25 September 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: CA/NV Drought & Climate Update and Outlook Webinar

Presenter(s): Amanda Sheffield, NOAA/NIDIS/CIRES; Julie Kalansky, CNAP, CW3E, Scripps Institution of Oceanography; Stephanie McAfee | Nevada State Climatologist, UNR

Introduction
Amanda Sheffield | NOAA/NIDIS/CIRES
Drought and Climate Update and OutlookDaniel McEvoy | Western Regional Climate Center, DRIEl Nio/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) UpdateTBD | National Weather Service Climate Prediction CenterEl Nio Intensity Matters for Western U.S. PrecipitationAndrew Hoell | NOAA Physical Science Laboratory

Seminar Contact(s): Amanda Sheffield, NOAA/NIDIS, amanda.sheffield@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2766734526950828381

Abstract: We're in for an El Nio winter"and likely a strong one. The El Nio Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is expected to continue through December to February 2024, according to the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center. El Nio typically brings wet winter weather to California and Nevada, but what areas is this El Nio cycle expected to favor? Tune in to this month's Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar for a discussion on the expected impacts of the ENSO along with a regular drought and climate update.

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) May 2023 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e. El Nio and La Nia).

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22 September 2023

Title: September NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing
Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Date & Time: 22 September 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: September NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing


Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/sept-2023-climate-outlook/

Abstract: We will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss some forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for October 2023 and the early winter season. Join the gathering online to learn what's happened and what may be in store with Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the Alaska Climate Specialist with ACCAP and has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information and graphics describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities, and the media.

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

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21 September 2023

Title: Design of a Low SWaP Dual-Band Radiometer for UAS Remote Sensing Applications
Presenter(s): Maria Novoa Garcia, NOAA CESSRST-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, University of Puerto Rico Mayagez Campus
Date & Time: 21 September 2023
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Design of a Low SWaP Dual-Band Radiometer for UAS Remote Sensing Applications

Presenter(s): Maria Novoa Garcia, NOAA CESSRST-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, University of Puerto Rico Mayagez Campus

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/vcc-bsbe-yim

Phone Number
(US)+1 646-854-8831
PIN: 831 013 607#


Abstract: Sea Surface Salinity (SSS) is crucial in oceanographic, coastal, atmospheric, and other applications. Knowing this variable well allows the scientific community to understand and monitor the behavior of both the ocean and the atmosphere. This way, the government and other stakeholders can make better decisions to protect life and property based on analysis and conclusions by NOAA scientists. During my NOAA Experiential Research and Training Opportunities (NERTO), our research focused on studying further which variables significantly impact the measurement of sea surface salinity from passive microwave radiometers. These variables are the Sea Surface Temperature, Earth Incidence Angle, Wind Speed, and Direction. We concentrated on the sensitivity of the retrieved SSS to each variable mentioned by calculating the brightness temperature (TB). The calculations are from the study of Meissner et al. and the theses of Wah and Mera. A function was designed on MATLAB and showed that brightness temperature is more sensitive to Sea Surface Temperature and Wind Speed. The highest error in SSS is 1.0183 PSU, meaning that this parameter impacts most the brightness temperature and the retrieved sea surface salinity. I will also discuss furthers steps of this research which will implement this function in the analysis of retrieving SSS for the new novel airborne sensor.

Bio(s): My name is Mara Celeste Novoa-Garca and I am a NOAA EPP/MSI Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Technologies scholar. I completed a bachelor's degree as part of CESSRST-I Cohort 4 in computer engineering. Currently, I'm pursuing a master's in science in Electrical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico Mayagez Campus and was a CESSRST-I Cohort 5 fellow, now CESSRST-II Cohort 1. My research focuses on the design and implementation of a compact dual-band radiometer installed in an unmanned aircraft system for remote sensing applications. This low size and weight instrument is a cost-effective alternative for Sea Surface Salinity retrievals and mitigates space-borne instruments limitations. Since Sea Surface Salinity is an essential climate variable, this research contributes to NOAA's mission to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, and coasts.

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Title: Developing Offshore Wind in US Waters Part 2: Offshore Wind Development and the Structure and Function of Marine Ecosystems
Presenter(s): Jon Hare, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 21 September 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Developing Offshore Wind in US Waters Part 2: Offshore Wind Development and the Structure and Function of Marine Ecosystems

Presenter(s): Jon Hare, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA National MPA Center and OCTO

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4385375072691370583

Abstract:
The pace, scale, and magnitude of offshore wind development in the US and around the globe is increasing rapidly. Countries are committing to this new ocean use to decarbonize their energy systems and as a goal for economic growth. The scale of this development has moved from small turbines in shallow waters of the North Sea to new technologies that allow for large-scale industrialization in marine ecosystems. This webinar will explore the potential interactions of this growing industry with the structure and function of marine ecosystems and what science is still needed to better understand these interactions.

Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here (https://marineprotectedareas.noaa.gov/resources/webinars/archive.html)

Seminar Contact(s): Zac Cannizzo, zac.cannizzo@noaa.gov

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Title: Linking gas, particulate, and toxic endpoints to air emissions in the Community Regional Atmospheric Chemistry Multiphase Mechanism (CRACMM)
Presenter(s): Havala Pye, U.S. EPA
Date & Time: 21 September 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, USA
Description:

NOAAScience Seminar Series

Title: Linking gas, particulate, and toxic endpoints to air emissions in the Community Regional Atmospheric Chemistry Multiphase Mechanism (CRACMM)
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Havala Pye, EPA

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.womack@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/640088823785876317

Abstract: Chemical mechanisms are at the core of chemical transport models used to understand drivers of air quality and predict concentrations of pollutants in present day and future conditions. Mechanisms are traditionally focused on prediction of the criteria pollutant, ozone, and mass is often duplicated for purposes of predicting other endpoints such as the secondary organic aerosol (SOA) component of fine particle mass. In this work, Dr. Pye will present the recently developed Community Regional Atmospheric Chemistry Multiphase Mechanism (CRACMM) to show that coupling gas-phase radical chemistry and SOA formation can have benefits for representing the full range of atmospheric reactive organic carbon (ROC). These benefits include expanded coverage of ROC emissions, improved conservation of mass, and new SOA precursors not included in earlier generation mechanisms. This talk will also highlight recent applications of CRACMM in the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) modeling system to understand ambient conditions such as those during the Fire Influence on Regional to Global Environments and Air Quality (FIREX-AQ) field campaign.

Bio(s): Dr. Havala O. T. Pye is a research scientist in the Office of Research and Development at the US Environmental Protection Agency. Dr. Pye's work focuses on fine particles and other airborne pollutants that can impact human health and climate change. Specifically, she develops emission estimation methods and representations of fine particles and organic species in the Community Multiscale Air Quality modeling system allowing for improved quantification of air pollution impacts in regulatory analysis. She is the lead scientist for development of the Community Regional Atmospheric Chemistry Multiphase Mechanism (CRACMM). More information about Dr. Pye and her work.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: https://csl.noaa.gov/seminars/2023,contingent on speaker approval.

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Title: 2023 Sea Grant Knauss Fellows Lightning Talks - Field Experience
Presenter(s): Colette Fletcher-Hoppe, Offshore Wind Technologies Specialist, DOE, Wind Energy Technology Office; Claire Huang, 2023 Sea Grant Knauss Fellow, NOAA National Centers For Coastal Ocean Science; De'Marcus Robinson, 2023 Sea Grant Knauss Fellow Council for Environmental Quality; Hannah Staley, 2023 Knauss Marine Policy Fellow, Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration; Sarah Tucker, 2023 Sea Grant Knauss Fellow, Global Ocean Monitoring & Observing Program, NOAA
Date & Time: 21 September 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: 2023 Sea Grant Knauss Fellows Lightning Talks - Field Experience (2023 Knauss Fellows' Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Colette Fletcher-Hoppe, Offshore Wind Technologies Specialist, DOE, Wind Energy Technology Office; Claire Huang, 2023 Sea Grant Knauss Fellow, NOAA National Centers For Coastal Ocean Science; De'Marcus Robinson, 2023 Sea Grant Knauss Fellow Council for Environmental Quality; Hannah Staley, 2023 Knauss Marine Policy Fellow, Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration; Sarah Tucker, 2023 Sea Grant Knauss Fellow, Global Ocean Monitoring & Observing Program, NOAA

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

Seminar Contact(s): Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8876167589060972117

Abstract: Join us for five Knauss lightning talks about their field experience! 2023 Sea Grant Knauss Fellows will share their experience engaging with science and stakeholders on the ground. This webinar will be moderated by Kalina Grabb, 2023 Knauss International Policy Fellow for the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program.
Keywords: Knauss fellows, Sea Grant, field experience

Bio(s): Colette is a 2023 Knauss Fellow and a PhD candidate in Biology at the University of Southern CA in Los Angeles. As Offshore Wind Technologies Specialist, her Knauss Fellowship focuses on integrating the electrical grid with renewable resources and offshore wind operations and maintenance. Her PhD research focuses on the structure and function of marine microbial communities, i.e. bacteria, viruses, and single celled plants and animals that make up the bottom of the marine food web.Claire is a Sea Grant Knauss Fellow and a Policy and Communications Specialist with NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. She holds a Masters of Environmental Management from Duke University and a B.A. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Columbia University. Her research in conservation and fisheries science spans everything from river herring habitat restoration and fish passage, to bottlenose dolphin population genetics. Previously, Claire worked in environmental law and international marine conservation NGOs; she is passionate about advancing environmental protection and climate justice by leveraging science, policy, and legal advocacy tools in partnership with communities.De'Marcus Robinson is a Knauss Fellow from the California Sea Grant program, who is currently working in the White House Council on Environmental Quality. He is also a PhD Candidate at UCLA in the Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Department.
Hannah holds a Masters of Environmental Science and Masters of Public Affairs from Indiana University and a Bachelors in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University. She is currently a Sea Grant Knauss Fellow through the Indiana-Illinois Sea Grant. As a Legislative Affairs Specialist with NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, her Knauss Fellowship involves reviewing and analyzing new bills, attending various briefings, providing insight on marine and aircraft operations to Congressional members and staff, assisting with internal reports, and staffing OMAO leadership.Sarah is an Arctic Research and Communications Knauss Fellow through the University of Hawaii Sea Grant Program. She is working in NOAA's Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Program. She holds a BA in Biological Sciences from Smith College and a PhD in Marine Biology from the University of Hawaii at Mnoa

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19 September 2023

Title: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: How Visitors Help Sanctuaries Monitor Climate Change
Presenter(s): Dr. Tammy Silva, Research Marine Ecologist, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; Brenda S. Altmeier, Maritime Heritage Coordinator, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; and Dr. Zachary Cannizzo, Climate Coordinator, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Marine Protected Areas Center
Date & Time: 19 September 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: How Visitors Help Sanctuaries Monitor Climate Change

Presenter(s): Dr. Tammy Silva, Research Marine Ecologist, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; Brenda S. Altmeier, Maritime Heritage Coordinator, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary; and Dr. Zachary Cannizzo, Climate Coordinator, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, National Marine Protected Areas Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NOS Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6189900149950348895

Abstract: From severe storms to ocean warming to sea level rise, climate change poses a clear and present threat to treasured places, critical biodiversity, and cultural resources across the national marine sanctuary system. Sanctuaries need to monitor climate change's impact within their sites and on natural resources, so they can identify and respond to these impacts. Everyone who visits and uses sanctuaries can play an invaluable role in ensuring their continued prosperity by helping to monitor for climate change impacts. Join us to learn more about the importance of climate change monitoring in sanctuaries, and how all kinds of visitors - from divers, to teachers, to fishers - are helping to monitor and educate about climate change impacts in Stellwagen Bank and Florida Keys national marine sanctuaries. Solving the climate crisis is going to take all of us working together, how can you support climate monitoring at your local sanctuary?

Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here: (https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html

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Title: September U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing
Presenter(s): Erin Saffell, Arizona State Climate Office, Shana Tighi, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Date & Time: 19 September 2023
3:00 pm - 3:35 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: August U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing

Presenter(s):
Current Climate Conditions and Outlook: Erin Saffell | Arizona State Climate Office

Current Conditions and Projected Operations in the Lower Colorado River Basin: Shana Tighi | Bureau of Reclamation

Seminar Contact(s): Gretel Follingstad (gretel.follingstad@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9043638602756149334

Abstract: Short-term drought in the Southwest has improved greatly in the last year, but a lackluster summer monsoon and extreme heat has the region drying out again. However, the next couple weeks look relatively wet. This webinar will look at current and forecasted drought conditions for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah. Following the conditions update, Shana Tighi with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will provide an update on current conditions and projected operations in the Lower Colorado River Basin.

Recordings: Webinar summaries and recordings will be posted on Drought.gov: https://www.drought.gov/webinars?page=1&dews=Intermountain%20West

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Title: Uncharted: How Scientists Navigate Their Own Health, Research, and Experiences of Bias
Presenter(s): Skylar Bayer, Marine Habitat Resource Specialist, NMFS Alaska Regional Office, Habitat Conservation Division
Date & Time: 19 September 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Uncharted: How Scientists Navigate Their Own Health, Research, and Experiences of BiasNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Skylar Bayer, Marine Habitat Resource Specialist, NMFS Alaska Regional Office, Habitat Conservation Division

Sponsor(s): NOAA Central Library

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

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4218949694568349781


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

Abstract: Uncharted is a collection of stories from scientists with disabilities and/or chronic conditions. Skylar will present on why she and Gabi chose to share stories, how they created the book, some excerpts and then suggestions for how to read the book in groups or classrooms.

Keywords: storytelling, disabilities, scientists

Bio(s): Skylar Bayer is a marine ecologist and science communicator. Currently a marine habitat resource specialist in the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Regional Office, she is the co-editor of the recently published, "Uncharted: How Scientists Navigate Their Own Health, Research, and Experiences of Bias."

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


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Title: 1. NERTO 2022: NOAA OLIA & HSST Experience 2. An Observational and HYSPLIT Modeling Study on the Impacts of Recent Canadian Wildfire Smoke on Air Quality across the United States
Presenter(s): 1. Lauren Taylor, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and PhD student, Howard University; 2. Lauryn Smith, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, Howard University
Date & Time: 19 September 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Titles: 1. NERTO 2022: NOAA OLIA & HSST Experience

2. An Observational and HYSPLIT Modeling Study on the Impacts of Recent Canadian Wildfire Smoke on Air Quality across the United States

Presenter(s): 1. Lauren Taylor, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and PhD student, Howard University

2. Lauryn Smith, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, Howard University

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/pym-hdib-wtq

Phone Number
(US)+1 260-302-1681
PIN: 878 684 712#

Abstracts: 1. Lauren Taylor participated in a NERTO with the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee's Environment Subcommittee between April 2022 and August 2022. As a result of this unique opportunity, she gained valuable insight into environmental governance and actively engaged in the legislative process. The experience involved diverse tasks such as conducting legislative research, attending committee hearings, and drafting briefing materials. By working closely with committee staff and participating in environmental policy initiatives, she gained first-hand experience with the legislative process. This included analyzing proposed bills, compiling data, and preparing briefings to inform committee members on critical environmental matters. Additionally, the internship provided opportunities for collaboration with environmental justice and sustainability experts, stakeholders, and other fellows. Engaging in discussions on climate change, alternative energy sources, and environmental protection fostered a broader perspective on the intricate challenges and trade-offs involved in developing effective policies. As a result of the NERTO, an understanding of the complex interplay between government, policy, and environmental issues was developed.

2. During the first week of June 2023, the northeast U.S. experienced a historical smoke event that blanketed most of the region due to fires originating in Quebec, Canada. At this time, northeast U.S. residents were exposed to a significant increase in PM2.5 and ozone concentrations. The Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) model was executed to simulate the transport of smoke emissions and quantify the long-range smoke dispersion through back trajectory from Howard University's Beltsville campus. For this particular study, the research requires a thorough analysis of several trajectories, from campus, on the Canadian wildfire smoke between the dates of June 5th, 2023, to June 9th, 2023. Canadian wildfires have recently become a recurring environmental hazard in Canada that has significant impacts on the United States. Wildfires have become a more persistent problem we see globally, and being exacerbated by climate change, results in prolonged fire seasons that only intensify as time goes on. The Canadian wildfires have yielded vast amounts of smoke that has blanketed much of the United States, negatively affecting the air quality. In addition to reduced air quality, observations include visibility impairment (yellow skies in New York City) and health risks that temporarily put a halt to everyday human activities (i.e., Yankees game cancellation). The fine particulate matter (PM2.5) present in the smoke can penetrate deep into the respiratory system leading to illnesses such as asthma. Wildfire smoke can also contain harmful pollutants like volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) that produce ozone (O3) through a photochemical reaction. Observational data shows a significant increase in PM2.5 and O3 concentrations during this historical event. The findings from this study yield a need for adequate wildfire management and control everywhere, as it cannot always be accurately estimated how and exactly where wildfire smoke will be transported.

Bio(s): 1. Lauren L. Taylor is a NCAS-M II Cohort I fellow earning a PhD in the Department of Sociology, with a concentration in atmospheric science and public policy at Howard University. She is interested in the NOAA Science and Technology focus area Data in support of the NCAS-M II research theme: Interdisciplinary scientific research for building resilient communities against weather extremes. Her research falls under the NCAS-M II research Integrated Social Science and Physical Sciences for Public Safety and Emergency Management Applications. Ms. Taylor's NOAA mission-aligned recent research experience involved completing a NERTO titled: NOAA OLIA & HSST Experience. Her NOAA mentor was Ms. Erin Schnettler at NOAA Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs in Washington, D.C.

2. Lauryn Smith is a NCAS-M II Cohort 1 fellow earning a MS in the Graduate Atmospheric Science Program at Howard University. She is interested in the NOAA Science and Technology focus area Data in support of the NCAS-M II research theme: Innovative observations for advancing the analysis and prediction of weather, climate, and atmospheric chemistry. Her research falls under the NCAS-M II research pathway: Process-level Understanding and Enhanced Data Assimilation/Analysis Modeling Capacities. Ms. Lauryn Smith's NOAA mission-aligned recent research experience involved completing a NERTO titled: An Observational and HYSPLIT Modeling Study on the Impacts of Recent Canadian Wildfire Smoke on Air Quality across the United States. Her NOAA mentors were Dr. LaToya Myles and Dr. Mark Cohen at NOAA Air Resources Laboratory in College Park, Maryland.

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Title: NEDTalks - Magnetosphere Weather & Particle Radiation
Presenter(s): Dr. Dimitrios Vassiliadis, NOAA NESDIS
Date & Time: 19 September 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Magnetosphere Weather & Particle RadiationNOAA Environmental Data Talks (NEDTalks)

Presenter(s): Dr. Dimitrios Vassiliadis, NOAA NESDIS

Sponsor(s): NESDIS Communications / NESDIS HQ

Seminar Contacts: Rafael.deAmeller@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://events-na13.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/2358677976/en/events/event/shared/2442521456/event_registration.html?sco-id=10256197018

Abstract: This talk will discuss the radiation environment in Earth's magnetosphere which impacts humans in space and satellite electronics. Solar energetic particles coming from solar flares as well as other cosmic rays from distant stars and other parts of the galaxy are important elements of this environment. A second major source is the Earth's radiation belts, whose energetic electrons and other particles can damage spacecraft components. The most energetic particles, typically from solar sources, have health effects on astronauts in the Space Station, space tourists, and airline crews on polar routes.

NOAA continuously monitors radiation levels and other space weather conditions. The agency issues watches, warnings, and alerts based on environmental measurements and numerical weather prediction models. New missions and instruments, such as the GOES-U satellite, to be launched in 2024, and the SWFO-L1 spacecraft in 2025, will be important in providing continuous streams of solar imagery and particle measurements relevant to forecasting these space weather effects.

See https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/events/magnetosphere-weather-particle-radiation

Bio(s): https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/events/magnetosphere-weather-particle-radiation

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Title: The effect of natural coral reef roughness on hydrodynamics and implications for reef restoration design
Presenter(s): Benjamin Norris, University of California, Santa Cruz
Date & Time: 19 September 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The effect of natural coral reef roughness on hydrodynamics and implications for reef restoration design

Presenter(s): Benjamin Norris (University of California, Santa Cruz)

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

SeminarContact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
Phone Numbers (US)+1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: Coral reefs are effective natural barriers that protect adjacent coastal communities from hazards such as erosion and storm-induced flooding. However, the degradation of coral reefs compromises their efficacy to protect against these hazards while also reducing their other important ecosystem services, making degraded reefs a target for restoration. To improve restoration techniques, we present two scenarios, the first representing a pre-restoration state and the second a post-restoration state, to develop a detailed understanding of hydrodynamics given different seabed roughness. Results indicate that increasing seabed roughness through coral restoration could have a significant effect on wave energy dissipation, and hence coastal protection.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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18 September 2023

Title: The Benefits and Dangers of Pelagic Sargassum to Global Economies
Presenter(s): US)+1 929-336-0357
PIN: 334 356 565#

Abstract: The seminar will feature two presentations on the topic of monitoring Sargassum using satellite sensors. The first presentation will show how detecting Sargassum with Sentinel-2 is useful because of its spatial and spectralresolution, but Landsat is of paramount importance because this series of satellites allows analyses that are more than 30 years old. Landsat is used to calculate the Floating Algae Index and to obtain training fields using different thresholds and then apply deep learning methods that are capable of detecting only Sargassum. The second presentation will provide an overview of how satellite sensors are used within NOAA to monitor and track Sargassum. It will address the existing challenges and show how citizen science efforts can contribute to improving the risk assessment associated with Sargassum inundation events


Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Available upon Request


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Date & Time: 18 September 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Benefits and Dangers of Pelagic Sargassum to Global Economies

Presenter(s):
Vctor Manuel Jimnez Escudero, M.Sci., Academic of the Institute of Geography, National Autonomous University of Mexico
Dr. Joaquin Trinanes, Operations Manager for the NOAA/CoastWatch Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico Node and Associate Professor at the University Santiago de Compostela.

Sponsor(s): NOAA JPSS Program

Seminar Contact(s): Bill Sjoberg bill.sjoberg@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access:

Meeting ID

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Phone Numbers

14 September 2023

Title: NOAA CoastWatch: GEOAquaWatch, Swordfish Distribution with SeaScapes
Presenter(s): Merrie Beth Neely, GST; Jamon Jordan, OSU
Date & Time: 14 September 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title 1: Intro to GEOAquaWatch

Presenter 1: Merrie Beth Neely, GST

Abstract 1: An overview of the Group on Earth Observation's global water quality Initiative, it's relevance to NOAA missions and capacity development, and the opportunities it provides for voluntary participation by NOAA scientists.

Title 2: Modeling Swordfish Distribution with SeaScapes

Presenter 2: Jamon Jordan, Oregon State University

Sponsor(s): NOAA CoastWatch (STAR)

Seminar Contact(s): Victoria.Wegman@noaa.gov
Slides, Recordings Other Materials: available 24-48 hours following the seminar at this link:
https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/star/PastSeminars.php

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Title: Places Forgotten by History: The Archaeological Potential of Submerged Landscapes
Presenter(s): Amanda M. Evans, PhD, RPA, Maritime Services Practice Leader, Gray & Pape, Inc.
Date & Time: 14 September 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Places Forgotten by History: The Archaeological Potential of Submerged LandscapesNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Amanda M. Evans, PhD, RPA, Maritime Services Practice Leader, Gray & Pape, Inc.

Sponsor(s): NOAA Ocean Exploration and NOAA Central LibrarySeminar Contacts: library.seminars@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9172114337768497503

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

Abstract: Changing sea-levels have drastically changed the shape and amount of land available for habitation throughout human history. Using modern marine technologies, portions of these formerly exposed landscapes can be identified on or buried below the modern seafloor, and data gathered to illustrate what life would have been like in these areas. This talk will present the results of recent exploration along the northwestern Gulf of Mexico to map and illustrate these landscapes. In addition to discussing technologies, this talk will address how ocean exploration can further our understanding of settlement patterns and past human behavior.Keywords: landscapes, geophysics, archaeology

Bio(s): Dr. Evans is an underwater archaeologist with over 20 years of experience who has worked across the Southeast, Great Lakes, and Gulf and Atlantic coast regions of the United States, and the Caribbean and Mediterranean. She earned a Doctorate from Louisiana State University, and a Master's from Florida State University. Dr. Evans's specialties include submerged paleolandscapes and marine geophysics; physical site formation processes; and historic preservation and best practices regarding underwater cultural heritage.

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Title: NOAA Coast Survey: Mapping US Waters for Navigation and More
Presenter(s): Rear Admiral Benjamin K. Evan, Office of Coast Survey Director and U.S. National Hydrographer
Date & Time: 14 September 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA Coast Survey: Mapping US Waters for Navigation and More
Part of the NOAA Environmental Leadership Seminar (NELS) Series. These webinars are open to the public, in or outside of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Presenter(s): Rear Admiral Benjamin K. Evan, Office of Coast Survey Director and U.S. National Hydrographer

Remote Access: https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/er221jcu1klq/event/event_info.html

Sponsor(s): This event is part of the NOAA Environmental Leadership Seminar (NELS) Series with sponsorship from the NOAA Science Council. The NOAA-wide NELS provides examples of NOAA's science and leadership by those who lead it and make it happen. The NELS are presented as part of the NOAA Science Seminar Series For NELS questions, please contact nels@noaa.gov.

Abstract: The NOAA Office of Coast Survey has been the nation's nautical chart maker since 1807, responsible for mapping US waters and producing nautical charts and other navigation products and services to support safe navigation and efficient marine transportation. However, as the resolution, coverage, and accessibility of Coast Survey's mapping data has increased, demand for this foundational geospatial information to support a wider range of NOAA missions has grown. During this seminar, RDML Evans will trace Coast Survey's ongoing evolution from an organization built primarily around production of paper nautical charts to one focused on data to support a broad range of applications - all while developing and distributing the next generation of navigation products and services necessary to allow mariners to Navigate with Confidence now and in the future.

Accessibility: Live closed captioning will be provided at the NELS web page.

Bio(s): Rear Admiral Benjamin K. Evans was appointed the Director of NOAA's Office of Coast Survey in December 2021. He is responsible for overseeing mapping and charting of all U.S. coastal waters, as well as representing the U.S. in international hydrographic activities. RDML Evans's career includes nearly ten years of sea duty, including command of NOAA Ships Rainier and Ferdinand R. Hassler. Immediately prior to his appointment as Director of Coast Survey, RDML Evans served as acting chief of staff of the NOAA National Ocean Service. RDML Evans past experience also includes assignments as Chief of the Coast Survey's Pacific Hydrographic Branch and Data Acquisition and Control Branch, and service on the staff of the NOAA Administrator. RDML Evans is a native of New York State, where he grew up sailing on Lake Ontario. His academic background is in physics and ocean engineering, with graduate research focused on acoustics and navigation systems for autonomous underwater vehicles.


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Title: Evaluating Diver-Operated Stereo-Video as a Benthic Surveying Tool in Temperate Rocky Reefs
Presenter(s): Travis Leggett, MS Student, California State University, Monterey Bay, Marine Science, NOAA EPP/MSI Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems, NOAA EPP/MSI Graduate Fellowship Program based at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Date & Time: 14 September 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Evaluating Diver-Operated Stereo-Video as a Benthic Surveying Tool in Temperate Rocky Reefs.

Presenter(s): Travis Leggett, MS Student, California State University, Monterey Bay, Marine Science, NOAA EPP/MSI Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems, NOAA EPP/MSI Graduate Fellowship Program based at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of Education (OED), Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI)

Seminar Contact(s): Natasha White; NOAA/OED/EPP/MSI, natasha.white@noaa.gov Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8973386407317320789

Abstract: Stereo Diver-Operated Video (stereo-DOV) has seen limited application as a benthic surveying tool in the temperate waters of California. Elsewhere, it has proven efficient for surveying coral reef structures and contributes to a permanent archive that can be revisited over time. In California, the increasing scale of disturbances and kelp forest habitat loss has intensified the demands on contemporary subtidal monitoring efforts. Given the resource-intensive nature of underwater SCUBA observational surveys, this poses challenges. To address this, we compared well-established SCUBA-based monitoring approaches to estimates from stereo-DOV in habitat characteristics, invertebrate community structure, and algae densities. We employed linear mixed-effects models to test the influence of diver visual surveys and two stereo_DOV perspectives (45 and 90) incorporating repeated measures as a random effect. Results indicate that diver visual surveys and both of the tested stereo-DOV perspectives estimate similar species richness and species diversity (Shannon-Wiener) in urchin barrens(p < 0.05). Conversely, diver surveys in kelp habitats estimated greater species richness and diversity (p < 0.05). Stereo-DOV showed lower detection efficacy in dense algae beds than in diver surveys (p < 0.05). Most habitat characteristics differed between survey types, except for substrate classification (p < 0.05). While stereo-DOV was quicker for data collection, data extraction required 3-5 times as much time. Our findings suggest that stereo-DOV may be most effective in urchin barrens and other habitats with lower diversity and fewer visual obstructions or where time at depth is a limiting factor.

Bio(s): Travis began his relationship with NOAA as a graduate student at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), supported by the NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (CCME). He was selected as an EPP/MSI Graduate Fellow in 2022 and is currently a master's candidate in marine science at California State University, Monterey Bay, and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories where Dr. James Lindholm serves as his academic advisor. With the support of the EPP/MSI Fellowship, Travis completed his 1-year residency under the mentorship of Dr. Steve Lonhart at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. During his fellowship his research focused on the use of stereo-imagery to explore the role of habitat contiguity in influencing the distribution patterns of urchin and kelp populations. Travis hopes his research will help scientists and activists better understand the scale and implications of large-scale marine disturbances, such as the 2014-2015 Pacific Warm Water Blob.Are your webinars recorded?: Yes, a link to the recorded webinar will be provided to all registrants after the event.

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13 September 2023

Title: The Two Sides of Alaska: Nature's Beauty and Plastic Pollution
Presenter(s): Ashok Deshpande, NOAA Fisheries, NEFSC, Sandy Hook, NJ
Date & Time: 13 September 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Two Sides of Alaska: Nature's Beauty and Plastic Pollution

Presenter(s): Ashok Deshpande, NOAA Fisheries, NEFSC, Sandy Hook, New Jersey

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

Seminar Contacts: Moe Nelson, david.moe.nelson@noaa.gov ; Ashok Deshpande , ashok.deshpande@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/e6t93m0ggc93/event/registration.html

Accessibility: TBD

Abstract:
Plastics and their breakdown components are accumulating at alarming rates in global ecosystems, including the Gulf of Alaska. Obtaining knowledge of the chemical composition of plastics is important because different chemical components influence the way plastics interact with the environment and biota. We employed pyrolysis GC-MS for the chemical characterization of 115 plastic debris samples of different physical and optical properties non-randomly collected from shorelines in the northern Gulf of Alaska. A two-tier approach of peak fingerprinting and mass spectral data of marker peaks provided higher confidence in the data. The analyses did not appear to be compromised by the physical properties, optical properties, or weathering conditions of the debris. Polyethylene and polypropylene, the low-density floating plastics possibly of oceanic origins, were some of the most frequently detected polymers in the Katmai National Park and Preserve and Kenai Fjords National Park. Interestingly, a more diverse composition of polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polyvinyl chloride was detected in Western Prince William Sound shorelines, possibly of oceanic as well as terrestrial origins. Additional benefits of the pyrolysis GC-MS method included the detection of copolymers and plastic additives in the same analytical runs.

Bio(s): Ashok Deshpande has been working as a Research Chemist at the NOAA Sandy Hook Laboratory since 1990. Prior to the NOAA career, he worked as a Research Assistant Professor at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and at the Ohio State University. His research is focused on the applications of tracer chemicals in the assessment of diet composition, habitat use, migration, trophic ecology, contamination, and condition of the fisheries resource species.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials:
The webinar was recorded, and can be viewed by following this link, then click "Play Recording":
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Title: Ecosystem Based Management in Theory and Practice
Presenter(s): Dr. Anna Rindorf, Professor in Ecosystem Based Marine Management at the National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Danish Technical University
Date & Time: 13 September 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Ecosystem Based Management in Theory and Practice (EBM/EBFM)NOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Dr. Anna Rindorf, Professor in Ecosystem Based Marine Management at the National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Danish Technical University

Sponsor(s): NMFS and NOAA Central Library

Seminar Contacts: Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov) and NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2193136901026367578
Registering for this seminar will provide you access to the full series of seminars.


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Abstract: Ecosystem based management advice and implementation is in its nature more complex than traditional single issue management advice and implementation. Traditional single issue management addressed e.g. the sustainability of bycatch of a particular species or of the harvest of a specific fish stock. Ecosystem based management addresses these issues simultaneously, possibly together with a variety of other considerations.

Keywords: Ecosystem based advice, European fisheries management, Policy impact

Bio(s): Dr. Anna Rindorf is a professor in Ecosystem Based Marine Management at the National Institute of Aquatic Resources at the Danish Technical University. With a background in fish and fisheries modelling and a bachelor in business administration, her research combines modelling of ecological processes and collaboration with stakeholders at the interface between natural, social and economic science to solve pressing management questions. Currently, Dr. Rindorf is the coordinator of the SEAwise project (SEAwiseproject.org) which aims to operationalize Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management in Europe.

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Title: Mycoremediation of Louisiana Sweet Crude oil with Pleurotus ostreatus
Presenter(s): Summer Crescent, MS Student, Florida A&M University, Molecular Biology, NOAA EPP/MSI Center Coastal and Marine Ecosystems, NOAA EPP/MSI Graduate Fellowship Program based at NOAA Hollings Marine Lab
Date & Time: 13 September 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Mycoremediation of Louisiana Sweet Crude oil with Pleurotus ostreatus

Presenter(s): Summer Star Crescent, MS Student, Florida A&M University, Biology, NOAA EPP/MSI Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems, NOAA EPP/MSI Graduate Fellowship Program based at NOAA Hollings Marine Lab

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of Education (OED), Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI)

Seminar Contact(s): Natasha White; NOAA/OED/EPP/MSI, natasha.white@noaa.gov Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5686059945413434460

Abstract: Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom) is a white rot fungus known to biodegrade recalcitrant molecules such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in petroleum crude oil, which can be toxic and lethal to organisms in the environment. Restoration efforts for oil spills in estuarine environments impose complex problems due to the sensitivity of the environmental resources at risk, leading to response and restoration methods that have limitations that can induce harm to ecosystems. This study focuses on the ability of P. ostreatus mycelium to alter the saturate, aromatic, resin, and asphaltene (SARA) fractions constituting fresh and weathered Louisiana Sweet Crude (LSC) crude oil with the addition of nitrogen and phosphorus amendments. This work examined in vitro mycelium growth response with influence of nitrogen and phosphorus amendments based on this species' C:N:P ratio. We used image analysis in FIJI to track mycelium growth rates in response to LSC and nutrients, and then applied SARA analysis to the oil extractions. The practical application of this fungi as a remediation tool has been investigated in the potential trophic transfer of toxic PAHs to Illyanassa obsolete (eastern mud snail) from P. ostreatus post oil degradation. Oil spills in estuarine ecosystems can negatively impact the blue economy and human health. With added knowledge about the efficiency of oyster mushrooms to remediate spilled LSC, they may be used in the future as an effective remediation tool.

Bio(s): Summer Crescent is a biology master's student at the NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems at Florida A&M University. Summer will conduct her fellowship research in NOAA's National Ocean Service at the Hollings Marine Lab with mentorship of Ed Wirth, Ph.D and her academic advisor at Florida A&M University.Are your webinars recorded?: Yes, a link to the recorded webinar will be provided to all registrants after the event.

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Title: Aerosols and Climate Risk
Presenter(s): Geeta Persad, University of Texas, Austin
Date & Time: 13 September 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Online and David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, USA
Description:

NOAAScience Seminar Series

Title: Aerosols and Climate Risk
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Geeta Persad, University of Texas, Austin

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): jan.kazil@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6950361977452730197

Abstract: Anthropogenic aerosol emissions are expected to change rapidly over the coming decades, driving strong, spatially complex trends in temperature, hydroclimate, and extreme events both near and far from emission sources. Under-resourced, highly populated regions often bear the brunt of aerosols' climate and air quality effects, amplifying risk through heightened exposure and vulnerability. However, many policy-facing evaluations of near-term climate risk, including those in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessment report, underrepresent aerosols' complex and regionally diverse climate effects. In this talk, I lay out the ways in which current climate risk assessment processes neglect aerosol signals and argue that this constitutes a major missing element in society's ability to prepare for future climate change. I highlight examples from recent research demonstrating aerosols' influence on the spatial pattern of heatwave exposure, their importance for improving regional climate models, and their unique impacts on crop yields. Finally, I outline a pathway towards progress and call for greater interaction between the aerosol research, impact modeling, scenario development, and risk assessment communities.

Bio(s): Dr. Geeta G. Persad is an Assistant Professor of Climate Science in the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research centers on application of numerical global climate modeling to understand the behavior of the physical climate system and its societal impacts, with a focus on the role of atmospheric aerosol pollution in regional and global climate change. Her group's work spans fundamental and policy-relevant climate analysis and has been funded by NSF, DOE, NOAA, Environmental Defense Fund, The Water Foundation, and DiCaprio Foundation. She holds a BS in Geophysics from Stanford University and a PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from Princeton University, where she was a NSF Graduate Research Fellow and a Ford Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy Fellow. Prior to UT Austin, she led the Western Water and Climate Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists and held research positions at the Carnegie Institution for Science and NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory.

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12 September 2023

Title: Modeled coastal-ocean pathways of land-sourced contaminants in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence
Presenter(s): Melissa Moulton, NOAA National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO
Date & Time: 12 September 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Modeled coastal-ocean pathways of land-sourced contaminants in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence

Presenter(s): Melissa Moulton, NOAA National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO

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

Seminar Contact(s): Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
Phone Numbers (US) +1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: Extreme precipitation during Hurricane Florence, which made landfall in North Carolina in September, 2018, led to breaches of upstream and inland industrial and agricultural sites including hog waste lagoons, coal ash pits, and wastewater treatment facilities. In the weeks following the storm, freshwater discharge carried pollutants, sediment, organic matter, and debris to the coastal ocean, contributing to beach closures, algae blooms, hypoxia, and other ecosystem impacts. Here, the ocean pathways of land-sourced contaminants following Hurricane Florence and a suite of future scenarios are investigated using the Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS) with a river point source from a hydrologic model simulation (WRF-Hydro) of the Cape Fear River Basin, North Carolina's largest watershed. Maps of the onset and duration of hypothetical water quality hazards for a range of weather conditions may provide guidance to managers on the timing of swimming/shellfishing advisories and water quality sampling.

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7 September 2023

Title: The fall and rise (?) of the global model
Presenter(s): Johannes Muelmenstaedt, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Date & Time: 7 September 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, USA
Description:

NOAAScience Seminar Series

Title: The fall and rise (?) of the global model
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Johannes Muelmenstaedt, Pacific Northwest National Lab

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): jan.kazil@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4820036208403978077

Abstract: Global climate models (GCMs) have had a rough decade. In recent community consensus assessments of aerosol forcing and climate sensitivity, little weight was given to global models. This is understandable considering the justified doubts in these models' ability to represent the relevant cloud processes, which occur at scales far smaller than the model resolution. But discounting GCMs is a waste of a line of evidence that could be put to better use as a crosscheck on the assumptions underlying the other lines of evidence (process modeling and observations).What would a world look like where global models contributed to physical understanding on an even footing with process modeling and observations? I will present an example from aerosol"cloud interactions. Cloud-top entrainment of warm, dry air into stratocumulus clouds increases as aerosol concentration increases. Climatically, this reduces cloud water enough under present-day (PD) compared to preindustrial (PI) aerosol conditions to cancel and probably overcome the effect of precipitation suppression by aerosol. The characteristic scales of cloud-top turbulence are O(1 m), so even large eddy simulations struggle to resolve entrainment; in global models, it will be impossible to resolve for the foreseeable future. Thus, a commonly held belief is that global models give an intrinsically biased answer for global aerosol forcing. To my great surprise, however, some global models are actually perfectly capable of reproducing the present-day satellite correlations that underpin our expectations of reduced cloud water. Nevertheless, their estimate of PD compared to PI is still one of cloud water increase due to anthropogenic aerosols. To conclude the presentation, I will try to get the different lines of evidence to engage in Hegelian dialectic to disentangle what this means for climate projections.

Bio(s): Johannes Muelmenstaedt's main research interest is the behavior of clouds in the multiscale climate system, one of the main uncertainties in our understanding of the climate system's response to human climate perturbations. In his current projects, Johannes aims to use observations of process variables, rather than state variables, to evaluate and eventually improve general-circulation and cloud-resolving global climate models. He is also interested in brute-forcing multiscale classical physics problems with quantum computers. Before moving to atmospheric science, Johannes received a PhD and MA in particle physics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BS in physics from MIT.

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Title: Weather Program Office (WPO) FY2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Presenter(s): Jordan Dale, Testbeds, Air Quality & Fire Weather Program Manager, Weather Program Office; Lingyan Xin, Synoptic Program Manager, Weather Program Office; Tamara Battle, Moderator, and Policy & Partnerships Lead, Weather Program Office
Date & Time: 7 September 2023
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Weather Program Office (WPO) FY2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)NOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Jordan Dale, Testbeds, Air Quality & Fire Weather Program Manager, Weather Program Office; Lingyan Xin, Synoptic Program Manager, Weather Program Office; Tamara Battle, Moderator, and Policy & Partnerships Lead, Weather Program Office.

Sponsor(s): OAR and NOAA Central Library

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

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4128634709934543197
Registering for this seminar will provide you access to the full series of seminars.


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Abstract: WPO provides resources to the external community (outside of NOAA), primarily as competitive grants solicited through our annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This webinar will outline the available competitions for FY2024 and information on the proposal process and guidelines for submission.

Keywords: climate, fire weather, research

Bio(s): Jordan is the Testbeds and Air Quality Program Manager for the Weather Program Office (WPO). Previously, Jordan was a contractor supporting WPO's Observations and JTTI Programs. Prior to joining WPO, Jordan worked as a meteorologist at the National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office just outside of Detroit, MI for two years and as a federal contractor in the Department of Energy's Wind and Water Power Technologies Office for three years where he supported the wind and water resource characterization portfolios. Jordan has a B.S. in Meteorology from Penn State University and M.S. in Atmospheric Science from NC State University.

Lingyan is the Synoptic Program Manager for the Fire Weather Competition at WPO. Prior to WPO, Lingyan spent 22 years at the NWS Meteorological Development Laboratory (MDL), where she played a role in designing and developing hydrometeorological applications for the NWS AWIPS system. Her technical skills have been pivotal in the development of NOAA's Virtual Lab (VLab) and leading the successful transition of the Interactive Multisensor Snow and Ice Mapping System (IMS) from NESDIS to NWS. Lingyan holds a PhD in Atmospheric Science from the University of Alberta.

Tamara is the Policy and Partnerships Lead for WPO, assisting in coordinating and overseeing various aspects of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017, and other weather policy topics for WPO and OAR. Tamara has a B.S. in Environmental Science from Medgar Evers College, CUNY, M.A. in Geology from The City College of New York, CUNY, and M.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from Howard University. Currently, Tamara is a doctoral candidate at Morgan State University, where she is completing her studies in Environmental Engineering.

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6 September 2023

Title: NOAA NCCOS FY2024 Funding Opportunity for Social Cultural and Economic Assessment of Harmful Algal Blooms
Presenter(s): Brittany King, NOAA NCCOS Competitive Research Program, Silver Spring MD
Date & Time: 6 September 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA NCCOS FY2024 Funding Opportunity for Social Cultural and Economic Assessment of Harmful Algal Blooms

Presenter(s): Brittany King, NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Competitive Research Program

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

Seminar Contacts: Moe Nelson, david.moe.nelson@noaa.gov ; Brittany King, brittany.king@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/e2426bd5cvn7/event/registration.html

Accessibility: TBD

Abstract:
NOAA's National Centers for Coastal and Ocean Science Competitive Research Program (NCCOS/CRP) is pleased to announce a Fiscal Year 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Social, Cultural, and Economic Assessment of Harmful Algal Blooms.
https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/about/funding-opportunities/
For this opportunity, NCCOS/CRP is soliciting proposals that assess the social, cultural and economic impacts of HAB events. Research funded through this opportunity may guide future research on the impacts of HAB events and inform the selection of management strategies. NOAA is making up to approximately $1.5 million available through this competition and anticipates supporting 3 to 5 projects, for up to three years, at the level of $300,000 to $400,000 per year per proposal pending availability of appropriations.

NCCOS/CRP envisions funding at least one project focused on social, cultural and/or subsistence impacts of HAB events and at least one project focused on economic impacts of HAB events.

A letter of intent is required. The deadline for letters of intent is October 13, 2023; and full applications are due by 11:59 PM ET on January 17, 2024. Please see the full NOFO in Grants.Gov for additional details and instructions.

Bio(s): Dr. Brittany King is a program manager and environmental justice specialist in the Competitive Research Program at NOAA's National Center for Coastal Ocean Science. Dr. King holds a Ph.D. in Fisheries Science from Oregon State University, a MESM in Environmental Science and Management, specializing in Coastal Marine Resource Management, from the Bren School at UC Santa Barbara and a B.S. in Marine and Environmental Science from Hampton University.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials:
The webinar was recorded, and can be viewed by following this link, then click "Play Recording":
https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/pjfrwbncnkf2/
A pdf of the slides will be available upon request.

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Title: Climate impacts on spatiotemporal habitat usage of Mid-Atlantic fishes
Presenter(s): Adena Schonfeld, NOAA/NMFS SWFSC
Date & Time: 6 September 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar and 110 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Climate impacts on spatiotemporal habitat usage of Mid-Atlantic fishes

Presenter(s): Adena Schonfeld, Postdoctoral Researcher, NOAA/NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC)

Sponsor(s): NOAA NMFS SWFSC Fisheries Ecology DivisionSeminar contact: tanya.rogers@noaa.gov.

Remote Access: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m5de8b1fe08b663314db3a6a3b2f367fd; Password (if needed): fedsem1nar! ; Join by phone: 415-527-5035 (US only, not a toll-free number), Access code/meeting number: 2762 421 0654

Abstract: Climate change has altered marine environments, most notably by increasing water temperatures and reducing dissolved oxygen concentrations. These persistent changes have impacted the phenology and spatiotemporal habitat usage of mobile species, often through distributional shifts, which has been well-documented along the US East Coast. Adjacent estuaries, such as the Chesapeake Bay, provide valuable foraging, refuge, and spawning grounds for a diversity of seasonally resident species, but the climate-driven impacts on this estuarine community have not been fully quantified. To provide information in support of temporally and spatially dynamic management in a changing environment, a holistic approach was taken to evaluate a variety of assessed taxa at several spatial scales. Broad-scale, multispecies analyses revealed differences in patterns of relative habitat utilization of Chesapeake Bay and a more northern estuary over time, as well as in the temporal scale of associated environmental drivers. Modeled baseline habitat associations for several seasonal resident species in Chesapeake Bay indicated that continued physical impacts of climate change will likely exacerbate the decline in relative abundance. However, derived time series of habitat suitability suggested that dynamics outside of the physical conditions of Chesapeake Bay are likely driving the decreased usage of this estuary. Finally, the traditional mark-recapture modeling framework that includes catch-and-release fishing was extended to a subannual, multi-stock, spatially and temporally explicit version for a key anadromous finfish, striped bass. Model estimated instantaneous natural mortality increased over time within Chesapeake Bay, particularly for older fish, but has not changed appreciably outside of the estuary, supporting previous findings of increased disease-associated mortality with age, and a possible role of climate change-associated suboptimal environmental conditions. Collectively, the results demonstrate heterogeneous changes in spatiotemporal habitat use of several Mid-Atlantic species on various scales.

Bio(s): Adena Schonfeld received her PhD from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and is currently a postdoc with the NOAA SWFSC's Environmental Research Division (ERD). Her research interests are in the application of quantitative techniques to fisheries ecology data to better understand patterns in abundance and population dynamics of important species. The focus of her current work is on fine-scale drivers of biodiversity in the California Current.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded; link to recording available upon request.

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Title: Importance of culture: How alternative oyster cultivation can be used to enhance equity among indigenous peoples within Terrebonne Parish, LA.
Presenter(s): Alyssa Outhwaite, NOAA CCME-II Graduate Scholar and PhD candidate, Texas A&M University " Corpus Christi
Date & Time: 6 September 2023
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Importance of culture: How alternative oyster cultivation can be used to enhance equity among indigenous peoples within Terrebonne Parish, LA.

Presenter(s): Alyssa Outhwaite, NOAA CCME-II Graduate Scholar and PhD candidate, Texas A&M University " Corpus Christi

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/mxh-segx-iyi

Phone Number
(US)+1 513-843-1078
PIN: 889 545 220#

Abstract: This project engaged the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe (PACIT) of Terrebonne Parish, LA, to learn about the history of land use, exploitation and consider how alternative oyster culture (AOC) may be used to enhance environmental equity among their people. AOC is an environmentally friendly way of growing oysters that fits into the PACIT way of life. In particular, it is compatible to the PACIT lifestyle by reducing environmental harm, providing economic resilience and the potential opportunity to enhance shoreline protection. The PACIT culture places great importance on stewardship of the earth, however, their lands have suffered severe degradation through exploitation of resources, which have exacerbated land loss. Although the lands surrounding Terrebonne Parish are subject to the greatest subsidence rates in the U.S., the people of PACIT have persevered through creativity and adaptation. In this project, we present how they can use their strengths and their relationship with nature to continue to find balance in a changing world. We surveyed lands of cultural significance that are suitable areas for AOC and emphasized overlapping locations that would benefit from shoreline protection efforts. As the project results will be accessible to the PACIT, the findings can further community approaches to enhance coastal resilience.

Bio(s): Alyssa Outhwaite is a NOAA CCME-II Graduate Scholar and PhD candidate in Marine Biology at Texas A&M University " Corpus Christi. She is advised by Dr. Jennifer Pollack in the Coastal Conservation and Restoration Ecology Lab. She earned her B.S. in Ecology from Augusta University in Georgia and her M.S. in Biology from the University of Dayton in Ohio. Her previous work investigated the impact of salinity regime changes on estuarine biota, as well as material transport and deposition during oyster shell formation. Alyssa's current research addresses how habitat setting and changing environmental conditions can influence community structure and resource use across coastal habitats, including oyster reefs and wind-tidal flats. She also investigates how resource quality impacts use in bay ecosystems. These initiatives aim to find ways to balance habitat and resource preservation with communities' needs. Alyssa values applying research insight to improve the management of coastal assets, community engagement and environmental conservation.

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Title: The Coming Surge in Spaceflight Emissions
Presenter(s): Marty Ross, The Aerospace Corporation
Date & Time: 6 September 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, USA
Description:

NOAAScience Seminar Series

Title: The Coming Surge in Spaceflight Emissions
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Marty Ross, The Aerospace Corporation

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.womack@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7037792943070161245

Abstract: Emissions from the space industry are generally thought to be insignificant. After all, rocket CO2 emissions are small (0.02% of aviation) and growth has historically been slow. Climate and ozone assessment models have thus been able to account for large uncertainties in spaceflight emissions by only bounding global impacts. However, this approach is unlikely to be acceptable in the future because the space industry is in the midst of a paradigm shift to new and much larger rockets, accelerating launch rates, and increased use of destructive reentry to control the growing space debris problem. Spaceflight's stratospheric aerosol emissions, none of which are well understood, could reach 20 Gg per year as soon as 2050 and so become a factor in Earth's radiation budget. Increasing discussions to regulate (or purposefully create) stratospheric aerosols suggest that future launch and reentry emissions could become entangled with such efforts. Rocket launch emissions above 80 km (about 25% of the total) cause transient perturbations in thermosphere composition that could accumulate into global space weather impacts. In this talk, we discuss space industry technologies, expected growth in spaceflight emissions, and their future impacts on the atmosphere. We review the uncertain relationship between geoengineering experiments and spaceflight emissions and present a plan of models and measurements that would close the most critical knowledge gaps in order to provide policymakers with sufficient information to deal with the coming surge of launch and reentry emissions.

Bio(s): Dr. Martin Ross is a Senior Project Engineer with the Commercial Launch Projects at The Aerospace Corporation. He received his PhD in Planetary Physics from UCLA, and then joined The Aerospace Corporation in 1988 to study the environmental impacts of rocket plumes. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and is a member of the American Geological Union and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

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31 August 2023

Title: An exploration of the eMOLT program, its data archive, and future directions for making the most of environmental sensors on fishing vessels
Presenter(s): George Maynard, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 31 August 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: An exploration of the eMOLT program, its data archive, and future directions for making the most of environmental sensors on fishing vessels

Presenter(s): George Maynard, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center

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

Remote Access: https://meet.google.com/paw-jhrb-nzr

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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Title: U.S. Eastern Region Climate Services: Atlantic Hurricane Season
Presenter(s): Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University; and Matthew Rosencrans with the NOAA/NWS/Climate Prediction Center
Date & Time: 31 August 2023
9:30 am - 10:30 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Eastern Region Climate Services

Remote Access: Atlantic Hurricane Season

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Eastern Region Climate Services Webinar Series

Presenter(s):
Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University; Matthew Rosencrans with the 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

Location: Webinar

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 August conditions and Matthew Rosencrans will offer an update on the Atlantic Hurricane Season.

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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30 August 2023

Title: Super Climate Extremes
Presenter(s): TBD
Date & Time: 30 August 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Hybrid, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Super Climate Extremes

Presenter(s): Dr. James Overland, NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory

Sponsor(s): NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory

Seminar Contact(s): Adi Hanein, adi.hanein@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://meet.goto.com/696881101You can also dial in using your phone.United States: +1 (872) 240-3212Access Code: 696-881-101

Abstract: New environmental extremes are currently underway and are much greater than those in previous records. These are mostly regional, singular events that are caused by global change/local weather combinations and are larger than the impact of linear temperature increases projected using climate models. These new states cannot easily be assigned probabilities because they often have no historical analogs. Thus, the term super climate extremes is used.

Bio(s): Dr. Jim Overland is a research oceanographer leading PMEL's Arctic Climate Dynamics research group. Overland's professional interests are scientific support for decision makers on climate and ecosystems in the Arctic and sub-Arctic. He leads projects on: jet stream dynamics, Arctic changes and historical climate, climate and sea ice projections, and ecosystem impacts. Overland was the organizer for the NOAA Arctic Report Card annual summary, a recent Arctic Assessment for the international Arctic Council, and was a Lead author to the 5th IPCC Assessment Report. He has worked with NOAA biologists on endangered species and fisheries management. Having traveled to the Arctic as a student in the late 1960s, he has since seen the Arctic change to a different place with loss of sea ice, temperature rise, and global impacts. He has 47 years with NOAA.

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Title: Addressing health impacts and inequities from air pollution and climate change: New insights leveraging novel satellite and modeling datasets
Presenter(s): Susan Anenberg, George Washington University
Date & Time: 30 August 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Addressing health impacts and inequities from air pollution and climate change: New insights leveraging novel satellite and modeling datasets
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Susan Anenberg, George Washington University

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): jan.kazil@noaa.govLoction: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4608037171741948759

Abstract: Climate change and air pollution are linked in several ways, including that they both stem from anthropogenic fuel combustion, are leading risk factors for global public health, and contribute to health inequities. Novel geospatial data sources including satellites and models are enabling greater availability of information on exposure levels and risks for populations globally and within individual cities, including in places with limited ground monitoring. This talk will address how these novel geospatial datasets can be leveraged to address health impacts and inequities associated with air pollution and climate change at municipal, national, and international scales.

Bio(s): Dr. Susan Anenberg is a Professor and Chair of the Environmental and Occupational Health Department at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. She is also the Director of the GW Climate and Health Institute. Dr. Anenberg's research focuses on the health implications of air pollution and climate change, from local to global scales. She currently serves on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Science Advisory Board and Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, the World Health Organization's Global Air Pollution and Health Technical Advisory Group, and the National Academy of Science's Committee to Advise the U.S. Global Change Research Program. She also serves as President of the GeoHealth section of the American Geophysical Union. Previously, Dr. Anenberg was a Co-Founder and Partner at Environmental Health Analytics, LLC, the Deputy Managing Director for Recommendations at the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, an environmental scientist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and a senior advisor for clean cookstove initiatives at the U.S. State Department.

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29 August 2023

Title: Bering Science Publication
Presenter(s): Vanessa von Biela, USGS Alaska Science Center; Thomas Farrugia, Alaska Ocean Observing System; Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy; Leah Zacher, NOAA Fisheries
Date & Time: 29 August 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Bering Science Publication


Presenter(s): Vanessa von Biela (USGS Alaska Science Center); Thomas Farrugia (Alaska Ocean Observing System); Rick Thoman (Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy); Leah Zacher (NOAA Fisheries)

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/bering-science-2023/

Abstract: Join us for an overview of the Bering Science publication, featuring speakers on salmon, crab, harmful algal blooms, and climate. The Bering Science publication is a collaboration between the Alaska Ocean Observing System and the International Arctic Research Center. The publication shares observations and research that is happening in and around the region. This year's report focused on five topics identified by our Community Advisory Panel " crab, harmful algal blooms, seabirds, climate and salmon.

The report can be viewed and downloaded at this website: https://uaf-iarc.org/bering-sea-changes/

Bio(s): Vanessa von Biela is a research fish biologist with USGS Alaska Science Center and will be presenting her research related to Yukon River salmon. She is interested in filling key information gaps about the structure, function, and drivers of aquatic ecosystems in the subarctic and Arctic to better inform management of public lands and resources.

Thomas Farrugia is the Alaska Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) Coordinator with the Alaska Ocean Observing System and he works on awareness, monitoring, research, and response to HABs " a crucial issue impacting public health, food safety and security, and wildlife populations.

Rick Thoman is the Alaska Climate Specialist at the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP). He is an expert in Alaska climate and weather, and he produces reliable Alaska climate change information and graphics describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities and media.

Leah Zacher is a research fisheries biologist with Alaska Fisheries Science Center's Shellfish Assessment Program in Kodiak, Alaska. She conducts research to support sustainable management of Alaskan crab species, with an emphasis on crab movement and distribution patterns.

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Title: A data-assimilative model reanalysis of the U.S. Mid Atlantic Bight and Gulf of Maine: Configuration and comparison to observations and global ocean models
Presenter(s): Julia Levin, Rutgers University
Date & Time: 29 August 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A data-assimilative model reanalysis of the U.S. Mid Atlantic Bight and Gulf of Maine: Configuration and comparison to observations and global ocean models

Presenter(s): Julia Levin, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

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

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
Phone Numbers (US)+1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: Model configuration used to produce a 15-year reanalysis (2007-2021) of circulation in the coastal ocean and adjacent deep sea of the northeast U.S. continental shelf is described. The analysis uses the Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS) and four-dimensional variational (4D-Var) data assimilation (DA) of observations from a variety of in-situ platforms and satellites. A complementary analysis of the mean seasonal cycle of regional circulation, also computed using ROMS- 4D-Var but with climatological mean observations and forcing, is used to reduce biases in the boundary conditions and to provide a dynamically and kinematically constrained Mean Dynamic Topography to use in conjunction with the assimilation of satellite altimeter sea level anomaly observations. Comparisons to a non-assimilative version of the same ROMS model configuration show the added skill brought by assimilation of local observations. The improvement that downscaling with assimilation achieves over ocean state estimates from two global models is demonstrated by comparison to independent (unassimilated) observations.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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Title: Offshore Wind Extrapolation to Wind Turbine Heights Using AI/ML Random Forest Algorithm
Presenter(s): James Frech and Korak Saha
Date & Time: 29 August 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Offshore Wind Extrapolation to Wind Turbine Heights Using AI/ML Random Forest Algorithm

Presenter(s): James Frech and Korak Saha

Sponsor(s): NOAA's NCEI Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): fred.burnett@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access:
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bau-mcbz-ysx
Or dial: (US) +1 234-805-0127
PIN: 815 009 184#

Abstract: Offshore wind farms are a low cost, efficient technology for green energy. They deliver significant economic benefits through manufacturing and operation, and importantly can be deployed at scale. Offshore wind also offers a route to opening up access to renewable energy for a global population, majorly clustered around coastal locations. A few studies have shown that the offshore winds at the hub heights of wind turbines is on average 90% higher than over land (Archer and Jacobson 2005). America's fledgling offshore wind sector has been growing over the past few years and plans to account for ~22 GW of energy by 2030 and ~86 GW of energy by 2050 (https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/wind-vision-1). While there are big plans for the future, offshore wind speed data around wind turbine hub heights are only available either through in situ observations viz. wind masts and lidars at selected locations, or forecasting-model based data from NREL's WIND toolkit. In situ data, which is a good source for validation of wind, are very sparse and costly to install en masse, whereas satellite-derived winds have vast coverage at high resolution. In this study, we show the potential of using machine learning techniques to accurately estimate offshore wind speed profiles from satellite-derived surface wind speeds compared to conventional methods. We use machine learning, in particular the random forest regressor, to estimate wind profiles from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Center for Environmental Information's (NCEI) Blended Seawinds version 2.0 (NBSv2.0) product (Saha and Zhang 2022), which contains satellite-derived 10m global neutral blended wind speed gridded data (0.25 degrees) with a resolution of up to 6 hours dating back to 1987. A single extrapolation model applicable to US coastal regions is developed, instead of an area specific one as attempted in previous studies (Optis 2021).The study makes use of hundreds of thousands of wind profiles from six publicly available lidar datasets over the Northeast US, California, and Hawaii regions to train and test a random forest model to extrapolate wind speed profiles up to 200m. The final model is implemented on the NBSv2.0 product, to create publicly available wind speed profiles over the US coasts, which are validated against the NREL's wind resource data for North America. An equally gridded map of wind profile in the wave boundary layer around the USA coastal waters will help develop a suite of wind energy resources (wind speed, wind speed frequency distribution, wind power density, effective wind speed occurrence, and rich level occurrence and their trends) and will help stakeholders in their decision making related to wind based renewable energy development.

Bio(s): James Frech is a member of NCEI's satellite oceanography team employed through the CISESS/ESSIC cooperative institute at the University of Maryland. He got his start at NOAA through the William M. Lapenta summer internship program in the summer of 2022. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in machine learning at the University of Maryland.

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28 August 2023

Title: Improving Local Drought Awareness and Messaging Using New NOAA NWS Drought Information Statements
Presenter(s): TBD
Date & Time: 28 August 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Improving Local Drought Awareness and Messaging Using New NOAA NWS Drought Information Statements

Presenter(s): TBD

Sponsor(s): NOAA National Weather Service, National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)

Seminar Contacts: Margaret Hurwitz (margaret.hurwitz@noaa.gov) or Meredith Muth (Meredith.Muth@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/473881148063880281

Abstract:
NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) is developing a modernized Drought Information Statement (DGT), a product issued by NWS Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs) that synthesizes local drought conditions, impacts, and outlooks. NWS is working toward experimental implementation of the modernized DGT, based on a pre-populated Google Slides template that incorporates graphics and enables collaboration between neighboring WFOs.

This webinar, co-hosted by NWS and NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), will review the DGT modernization effort, showcase the new DGT template and format, outline the expectations for DGT authors, and share examples of the modernized DGT that were developed during a recent beta test with selected WFOs.

Sharing local drought impacts and mitigation actions with stakeholders, particularly in the water resources and agriculture sectors, is an important component of the DGT. During this webinar, Dr. Kelly Helm Smith from the National Drought Mitigation Center will also review sources of drought impact information, including Condition Monitoring Observer Reports (CMOR) and the Drought Impact Reporter.

Agenda:
Overview of the new DGT template and instructions for WFO staff
Case studies from local offices
Q&A on the new DGT template
Accessing impact information: Overview of key national to local drought impact resources

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

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Title: Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar
Presenter(s): Joe Casola, NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information Western Region; Nick Bond, Office of the Washington State Climatologist/University of Washington; Larry O'Neill, Oregon Climate Service/Oregon State University; David Hoekema, Idaho Water Resources Department; Katherine Hegewisch, UC-Merced
Date & Time: 28 August 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar

Presenter(s):

Climate Recap & Current Conditions
Joe Casola | NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information Western Region

State Updates
Nick Bond | Office of the Washington State Climatologist/University of Washington
Larry O'Neill | Oregon Climate Service/Oregon State University
David Hoekema | Idaho Water Resources Department

Seasonal Conditions & Climate Outlook
Joe Casola | NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information Western Region

Estimating Drought Recovery in the Climate Toolbox
Katherine Hegewisch | UC-Merced

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4111935321691267166

Abstract:
According to the August 8, 2023 U.S. Drought Monitor, over 45% of the Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) is in drought. Drought coverage has increased from 32% since the beginning of summer and short-term outlooks lean dry. This webinar will provide more information on the current regional conditions and outlooks as well as updates from state experts from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Additionally, the webinar will feature a presentation on "Estimating Drought Recovery in the Climate Toolbox."

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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24 August 2023

Title: Towards Estimating Marine Ecosystem Impacts of Geoengineering
Presenter(s): Cheryl Harrison and Kelsey Roberts, Louisiana State University
Date & Time: 24 August 2023
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, and Inouye Regional Center (IRC) Auditorium, Honolulu HI, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Towards Estimating Marine Ecosystem Impacts of Geoengineering

Presenter(s): Cheryl Harrison and Kelsey Roberts, Louisiana State University

Sponsor(s): NOAA Pacific Islands Inouye Regional Center (IRC) Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: kate.taylor@noaa.govLocation: Webinar and in-person (IRC Auditorium)

Remote Access:
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/tdm-bwnz-uiy
Phone Number: (661) 527-2839, PIN: 251 826 738#

Abstract: Geoengineering is broadly defined as deliberate large-scale manipulation of the environment to counteract anthropogenic global warming. This practice is rapidly receiving attention as a possible way to maintain global temperature targets, as all future climate projections exceed the 1.5 warming threshold. Examples of proposed geoengineering techniques include stratospheric aerosol injection, marine cloud brightening, and marine carbon dioxide removal. This research explores how changes in ocean temperature, biogeochemistry, and primary production under geoengineering scenarios could impact marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, marine heatwaves, and spatiotemporal fish biomass distribution.

Bio(s): Cheryl Harrison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences at Louisiana State University. Her lab focuses on using ocean modeling to understand biophysical interactions from the meso-to global scale, with emphasis on transport, biogeochemical and ecological impacts, including higher trophic levels and fisheries. Kelsey Roberts is a postdoctoral associate in Cheryl Harrison's lab. Cheryl Harrison and Kelsey Roberts, Louisiana State University

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Title: A temporal analysis of microbes in the Salish Sea using 16S rRNA
Presenter(s): David Garca Prieto, NOAA LMRCSC-II Graduate Scholar and PhD student, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Date & Time: 24 August 2023
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A temporal analysis of microbes in the Salish Sea using 16S rRNA

Presenter(s): David Garca Prieto, NOAA LMRCSC-II Graduate Scholar and PhD student, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/han-zbzi-hqa

Phone Number
(US)+1 540-680-4473
PIN: 103 945 031#

Abstract: Marine microbes, which include single-celled Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya (i.e. diatoms, foraminifera), play critical roles in global nutrient and carbon cycling and can be considered bottom-up controls of the marine food web. Human induced change is directly affecting the coastal ocean through the increase of carbon dioxide in ocean waters, leading to ocean acidification, as well as excess nutrient runoff from fertilizers/waste resulting in algal blooms and hypoxic zones associated with large die offs. The Salish Sea (Puget Sound, WA) is commercially relevant and hosts many species susceptible to these changes, like oysters and other shellfish. It is important for us to monitor microbial communities through time and space in order to get a better understanding of the normal seasonal dynamics of these populations, to better be able to detect and predict the effects of large scale physical and chemical environmental changes caused by climate change. This project focused on a temporal (Spring/Summer) analysis of the microbial community of the Salish Sea at three stations. It included a five-day research cruise where summer samples were obtained. Samples underwent: DNA extraction, PCR amplification, 16S rRNA gene sequencing with a Nanopore sequencer, and bioinformatic analysis as part of a longer-term monitoring program that will test the hypotheses that changes in microbial and zooplankton community composition are due to changes in pH, eutrophication, and increased hypoxia, controlling for normal seasonal change. Key findings of this smaller work were: 1) the microbial community shifted between Spring and Summer partially due to changes in stratification, 2) potential HAB (Harmful Algal Bloom) species of algae were identified in many of our samples and at station P28, Pseudo-nitzschia sp., a potential domoic acid producing diatom, represented almost half the summer surface community near Golden Gardens, a popular Seattle beach, 3) oxygen, salinity, density, and temperature all significantly affected the microbial composition at our sites, and 4) Nanopore sequencing is a valuable tool with a rapid turnaround that can be used to quickly assess risk for recreation and shellfish farming in coastal waters. Along the same five-day research cruise, I collected an additional 15 samples for metagenomic sequencing. These samples were collected along three different stations at five depths starting the surface going down to the near bottom of the water column. We then placed the metagenomic reads from these samples on a COI phylogenetic tree of zooplankton to assess the zooplankton community of these stations, with the goal of statistically linking the microbes to the zooplankton of the system, this time through metagenomic reads.

Bio(s): David is a second year PhD student in the MEES graduate program at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science-Horn Point Laboratory (UMCES-HPL) and LMRSCS II fellow. He is working in Dr. Clara Fuchsman's lab studying marine zooplankton, bacteria and viruses in metagenomics. Specifically, his research focuses on the cyanobacteria, Prochlorococcus, and its viruses, their taxonomic identification through phylogenetic tree placement methods, and continues to work on finding linkages between zooplankton, bacteria and viruses. David earned his BS in Oceanography at the University of Washington - Seattle Campus.

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Title: Seminar postponed: BOEM Environmental Studies Program 50 years of Science for Decisions
Presenter(s): Dr. Rodney Cluck, Chief, Division of Environmental Sciences, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management - BOEM
Date & Time: 24 August 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

SEMINAR IS POSTPONED TBD

Title: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Environmental Studies Program 50 years of Science for Decisions

Presenter(s): Dr. Rodney E. Cluck, Chief, Division of Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies Program, Office of Environmental Programs, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Department of the Interior

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI Science SeminarsSeminar Contacts: Hernan Garcia (NOAA NCEI; Hernan.Garcia@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Remote Access: TBD

Abstract: Since its inception in 1973, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) Environmental Studies Program (ESP) has provided valuable information to predict, assess, and manage impacts from offshore energy and marine mineral exploration, development, and production activities on human, marine, and coastal environments. The vision of BOEM's ESP is to realize ocean stewardship through science. This approach is essential to BOEM's mission of managing development of U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) energy and mineral resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way. The ESP also seeks to align the program with the broader stewardship role the Department of the Interior (DOI) plays in managing the Nation's public lands"the federal government and ocean users working cooperatively with mutual respect to achieve shared natural resource management goals. https://www.boem.gov/environment/environmental-studies-program-celebrates-golden-anniversary

Bio(s): Rodney Cluck holds a Ph.D. in environmental sociology from Mississippi State University and a Masters Degree in Rural Sociology from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Dr. Cluck is the Chief of the Division of Environmental Sciences where he leads the Environmental Studies Program (ESP), the scientific backbone that informs policy decisions regarding leasing and development of ocean energy.Subscribe/unsubscribe to the NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly email: Send an e-mail to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' or 'unsubscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your suggestions and ideas!

23 August 2023

Title: Climate and anthropogenic controls of seaweed expansions in the East China Sea and Yellow Sea
Presenter(s): Lin Qi, NOAA Ocean Color Coordinating Group
Date & Time: 23 August 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Climate and anthropogenic controls of seaweed expansions in the East China Sea and Yellow Sea

Presenter(s): Dr. Lin Qi, NOAA/NESDIS/STAR/SOCD Ocean Color Science Team

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

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

Abstract: Seaweed macroalgae blooms have been reported around the world in the last two decades, yet the exact reasons are often unclear. We attempt to solve this puzzle for the East China Sea and Yellow Sea using long-term observations and laboratory-based seaweed physiology measurements. We show not only how seaweeds have expanded in the past four decades, but also how a warming ocean (due to climate variability) and nutrient enrichment (due mainly to human activities) controlled such expansions. Among 63 large marine ecosystems (LMEs) in the world, the East China Sea (where seaweeds expanded) is one of the three LMEs that experienced super-fast warming. Given the IPCC-projected seawater temperature rise of 1.6 o C by 2050, will these seaweeds continue to expand?Speaker

Bio(s): Lin Qi received her PhD degree in remote sensing and GIS in 2015 from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. She worked as a post-doctorate scholar between 2015 and 2018 at the University of Massachusetts Boston (USA) and Xiamen University (China). Between 2019 and 2021 she was associate professor in marine science at the Sun Yat-sen University (China). She is currently a research scientist working in the Ocean Color Team at NOAA STAR. Her main research interests are optical characterization, remote sensing, and understanding of floating algae and other floating matters in global oceans and lakes. These include Ulva, Sargassum, Noctiluca, Trichodesmium, Microcystis, other dinoflagellates and diatoms, as well as brine shrimp cysts, sea snots, and marine litter.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: slides can be found at this link: https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/star/PastSeminars_NOCCG.php

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Title: What explains the population of daytime, optically-thin clouds below one km in the marine trade wind region?
Presenter(s): Paquita Zuidema, University of Miami
Date & Time: 23 August 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: What explains the population of daytime, optically-thin clouds below one km in the marine trade wind region?
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Paquita Zuidema, University of Miami

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): jan.kazil@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/919228437111554654

Abstract: The cloud fraction of shallow non-precipitating cumulus residing at the lifting condensation level (LCL) increases in the afternoon, most evident in airborne lidar observations from EUREC4A. This cannot be easily explained by afternoon increases in the ocean sea surface temperature. Observations from the German aircraft HALO platform and from the R/V Ronald H. Brown are used to search for an explanation. Three hypotheses are investigated: 1) afternoon increases of the ocean sea surface temperature help support buoyancy fluxes that lift air parcels to saturation, as seen in tropical regions under low wind speeds; 2) shortwave absorption of the sub-cloud layer helps deepen the sub-cloud layer, so that its mixed-layer height can reach the LCL; 3) clouds form where the sub-cloud layer is already moist, and shortwave absorption further stratifies the lower one km during the afternoon, so that the clouds only remain while forced from above. Analysis to date suggests #3 is the closest to the correct explanation. If so, then the next question is to identify why the daytime cloud layer is more or less moist in some places, and how this relates to moisture redistribution from shallow circulations, or, moisture transport occurring at larger scales. We do not yet have all the answers to the questions we are raising, so expect the presentation to foster more discussion as opposed to a summary of firm findings.

Bio(s): Dr. Paquita Zuidema is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. She received her BS from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, and her PhD from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Dr. Zuidema then joined NOAA as a National Research Council postdoctoral fellow, and later as a CIRES scientist in the then Environmental Technology Laboratory, now the Physical Sciences Laboratory. Dr. Zuidema's research focuses on the relationship of warm, shallow clouds to the large-scale environment, with an emphasis on the connection to radiation. She is now the chair of the Atmospheric Sciences Department at the University of Miami.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: https://csl.noaa.gov/seminars/2023,contingent on speaker approval.

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22 August 2023

Title: August U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing
Presenter(s): Erin Saffell, Arizona State Climate Office and Shana Tighi, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Date & Time: 22 August 2023
3:00 pm - 3:35 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: August U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing

Presenter(s):
Current Climate Conditions and Outlook: Erin Saffell | Arizona State Climate Office

Current Conditions and Projected Operations in the Lower Colorado River Basin: Shana Tighi | Bureau of Reclamation

Seminar Contact(s): Gretel Follingstad (gretel.follingstad@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9043638602756149334

Abstract: Short-term drought in the Southwest has improved greatly in the last year, but a lackluster summer monsoon and extreme heat has the region drying out again. However, the next couple weeks look relatively wet. This webinar will look at current and forecasted drought conditions for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah. Following the conditions update, Shana Tighi with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will provide an update on current conditions and projected operations in the Lower Colorado River Basin.

Recordings: Webinar summaries and recordings will be posted on Drought.gov: https://www.drought.gov/webinars?page=1&dews=Intermountain%20West

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Title: Wildfire and Invasive Plants in Alaska’s Boreal Forest
Presenter(s): Katie Spellman, Christa Mulder, and Taylor Seitz; University of Alaska Fairbanks
Date & Time: 22 August 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Wildfire and Invasive Plants in Alaska's Boreal Forest


Presenter(s): Katie Spellman, Christa Mulder, and Taylor Seitz (University of Alaska Fairbanks)

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/wildfire-invasive-plants/

Abstract: A warmer climate, increased human disturbance and transport, increased propagule pressure from growing non-native plant populations, and increased areas disturbed by wildfire have created a perfect storm of conditions for the spread of non-native plant species into Alaska's boreal forest. Previous studies have primarily concentrated on short-term relationship (less than 5 years) between wildfires and non-native species, leaving a significant gap in our understanding of long-term implications. This presentation will highlight the current status of in non-native plant invasions in burned areas of Alaska's boreal forest region and ongoing research efforts studying long-term trends. We will also provide an overview of what factors influence the vulnerability of boreal forests to non-native plant invasions along with how non-native plants are reaching affected habitat.

Bio(s): Katie Villano Spellman is a Research Assistant Professor with the International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Katie specializes in plant ecology, non-native plant invasion, global change biology, and social-ecological systems. She teaches courses on invasive plants, climate change, ecological resilience, and interdisciplinary research methods. Committed to science education, Katie actively engages in community projects where she fosters public participation in scientific research. Her work aims to promote environmental awareness and influence education and outreach program design for better outcomes.

Christa Mulder is a plant ecologist and professor of ecology with the Institute of Arctic Biology and Department of Biology and Wildlife at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Christa works at the intersection of population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Her research involves direct and indirect interactions between several species, and between those species and their physical environment. Through field and greenhouse experiments and citizen science projects, she engages with the public and collaborates with non-scientists fostering environmental awareness and inclusive science initiatives.

Taylor Seitz is an ecologist with the International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Taylor currently focuses her research on the relationship between non-native plant invasions and wildfires in Alaska's boreal forest region. She has previously worked as a microbial ecologist studying soil microbes in Fairbanks, AK and science communicator in Washington, DC.

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Title: 1. Remote sensing of anthropogenic debris in stream channels 2. Arctic Feedbacks on Trace Gas Compositions
Presenter(s): 1. Elena Aguilar, NOAA CESSRST-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, San Diego State University; 2. Francia Tenorio, NOAA CESSRST-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, San Diego State University
Date & Time: 22 August 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Titles: 1. "Remote sensing of anthropogenic debris in stream channels"

2. "Arctic Feedbacks on Trace Gas Compositions"

Presenter(s): 1. Elena Aguilar, NOAA CESSRST-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, San Diego State University

2. Francia Tenorio, NOAA CESSRST-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, San Diego State University

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science Centers

Seminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/ead-ypxo-gvb

Phone Number
(US)+1 470-241-4689
PIN: 445 547 848#

Abstracts: 1. Inadequate management of anthropogenic waste is a challenge for coastal waters in the US-Mexico border region. Managing waste requires detecting and monitoring locations where uncontrolled disposal and debris accumulation occurs at high rates. Watershed-scale remote sensing can aid the understanding of the distribution, pools, and fluxes of plastic materials in pluvial systems. The Los Laureles Canyon watershed (LLCW), located in Tijuana, Mexico, is a large source of plastic pollution for the Tijuana River Estuary in Imperial Beach, California. Through a combination of field, laboratory, and remote sensing methods, we identified surficial plastic materials and waste hotspots in LLCW and 6 visually assessed the utility of spectral mixture models and WorldView-3 (WV3) shortwave infrared (SWIR) broadband imagery for plastic mapping. Field trash surveys conducted in LLCW reveal channel reaches have large scale waste patches (4-10m) as a result of dumping. Laboratory reflectance spectroscopy was used to characterize the diversity of plastic reflectance and assess spectral signatures to inform multispectral image analysis. Samples processed to date show plastics have consistent absorptions at about 1210 nm, 1410 nm, 1660-1730nm, and 2100-2300nm wavelengths, depending on the polymer type. When convolved to the spectral response function of the WV3 sensor, mean plastic reflectance retains prominent features between 1660-1730 nm and above 2200 nm wavelengths, similar to an image endmember observed through principal components analysis of LLCW imagery. A spectral mixture model uses the matched filtering algorithm and selected image endmember to map built-environment plastic infrastructure and waste hotspots in areas explored during field visits.

2. Polar ecosystems are warming faster than any other region on Earth (IPCC 2022), posing many implications for tundra landscapes. The accelerated warming in the Arctic influences the rate and movement of nutrients in the soil and water, plant growth, microbial decomposition, and thawing of the permafrost processes that occur across the landscape. This can release greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere. Since permafrost regions hold over half of all the estimated organic carbon stored in Earth's soils and 40-60 Pg of nitrogen, it is essential to understand changes across the Arctic landscape and how this influences climate dynamics locally and globally. Thermokarst formations, which typically occur during the thawing of the permafrost, may be sources of emissions in tundra landscapes and a reflection of rapid climate change. Microtopographic features, particularly bare soils, may be a hotspot for GHGs. The webinar will present a mapping effort of such features via remote sensing techniques in a tundra ecosystem near Utqiavik, Alaska, emphasizing the monitoring GHGs from such features.

Bio(s): 1. My name is Elena Aguilar, and I am a NOAA EPP/MSI Earth System Science and Remote Sensing Scholar in Center for Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Technologies II (CESSRST-II), pursuing M.S. degree in Geography at San Diego State University with a concentration in Watershed Science. I was a Cohort 5 Master's Student in CESSRST I during my NERTO. My central research focuses on mapping plastics, from waste hotspots to building infrastructure, in an urban watershed on the coastal US-Mexico border using reflectance spectroscopy and WorldView-3 SWIR data. This research helps NOAA meet its mission of protecting and managing coastal resources and ecosystems by understanding the dynamics of urban land cover and can also inform work performed in its Marine Debris Program.

2. My name is Francia Tenorio, and I am a NOAA EPP/MSI Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Scholar, Cohort 1 of CESSRST-II. I started my Master's as a CESSRST-I fellow in Cohort 5, continuing into CESSRST-II in Cohort 1. The main focus of my research revolves around monitoring the impacts of climate change in the Arctic " specifically in Utqiavik, Alaska " by measuring greenhouse gases using field techniques and remote sensing to quantify landscape change on permafrost soils. I am passionate about preserving ecosystems, climate adaptation, and working across disciplines for positive change. This research aligns with NOAA's mission to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, and coasts.

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Title: Numerical modeling of swash and beach groundwater dynamics
Presenter(s): Marie-Pierre Delisle, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole MA
Date & Time: 22 August 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Numerical modeling of swash and beach groundwater dynamics

Presenter(s): Marie-Pierre Delisle, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole MA

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

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
Phone Numbers (US)+1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: Coastal flooding is a growing socioeconomic and humanitarian hazard. Sea level rise will raise beach groundwater levels, potentially inundating low-lying areas from groundwater exposure while simultaneously propagating swash impacts onto higher beach and backshore elevations. Generally, coastal flood modeling efforts characterize only surface flows, neglecting swash zone processes such as infiltration and porous media flow. Swash zone processes are multi-phase, shallow, and transient, presenting numerous modeling and observational challenges. A novel numerical model, SedOlaFlow, was developed by integrating the free-surface resolving Reynolds-averaged Eulerian two-phase sediment transport model, SedWaveFoam, with the surface wave solver, olaFlow, in the OpenFOAM framework. This tightly-coupled, surface-subsurface model enables the direct investigation of interactions between swash surface and subsurface flows. The bi-directional swash-beach groundwater relationship plays a significant role in wave runup extent and timing and has significant implications for coastal vulnerability.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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Title: U.S. Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + Future Water Availability and Streamflow Characteristics in the Southeast
Presenter(s): Chris Fuhrmann, Southeast Regional Climate Center; Jeff Dobur and Todd Hamill, National Weather Service Southeast River Forecast Center; Pam Knox, University of Georgia; David Zierden, Florida State University; Jacob LaFontaine, USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center
Date & Time: 22 August 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + Flash Drought in the Southeast

Presenter(s):

Climate Overview: Chris Fuhrmann | Southeast Regional Climate Center

Water Resources Overview: Jeff Dobur and Todd Hamill | NOAA/National Weather Service Southeast River Forecast Center

Agriculture Impact Update: Pam Knox | University of Georgia and David Zierden | Florida State University
Future Water Availability and Streamflow Characteristics in the Southeastern U.S.: Jacob LaFontaine | USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center

Seminar Contact(s): Meredith Muth (meredith.f.muth@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6846806667689526028

Abstract:
The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center (SERCC), the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Nio and La Nia. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires and ecosystems.

The August 22 webinar will feature a special presentation on "Future water availability and streamflow characteristics in the Southeastern U.S.

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

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Title: Exploring the Value of Great Lakes Blue Carbon
Presenter(s): Karen Yoshida Weldon, Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research
Date & Time: 22 August 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Exploring the Value of Great Lakes Blue Carbon NOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Karen Yoshida Weldon, Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research

Sponsor(s): National Ocean Service and NOAA Central LibrarySeminar Contacts: library.seminars@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5384778365709096537

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

Abstract: Policymakers, coastal managers and private enterprises are increasingly turning their attention to nature-based climate solutions such as blue carbon. However, research on freshwater blue carbon is still in its infancy, and little work has examined this ecosystem service in the Great Lakes basin. This summer, initial research exploring how Great Lakes coastal wetlands contribute to the economy through carbon storage and sequestration was conducted at the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR). This webinar discusses some of the challenges with defining, measuring, and valuing this key ecosystem service.Keywords: blue carbon, Great Lakes, ecosystem services valuation

Bio(s): Karen Yoshida Weldon is a Great Lakes Summer Fellow at the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research. Karen graduated from the University of Michigan in April with an M.S. in Environment and Sustainability and an M.A. in International and Regional Studies.

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

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21 August 2023

Title: VIIRS Studies of Natural Gas Flaring
Presenter(s): Chris Elvidge, Earth Observation Group, Payne Institute for Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado 80401
Date & Time: 21 August 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: VIIRS Studies of Natural Gas Flaring

Presenter(s): Chris Elvidge, Earth Observation Group, Payne Institute for Public
Policy, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado 80401

Sponsor(s): NOAA JPSS Program

Seminar Contact(s): Bill Sjoberg bill.sjoberg@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access:
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/wmc-watp-oas
Phone Numbers
(US)
+1 607-444-2199
PIN: 618 281 248#

Abstract:
Natural gas flaring is a widely used practice to dispose of methane and other combustibles at sites that lack infrastructure to move the gas to markets or use onsite. Flares burn in the range of 1400 to 2000 K, about twice as hot as biomass burning. EOG identifies flares within VIIRS nightfire (VNF) based on their temperature and persistence. The VIIRS shortwave infrared band data collected at night are particularly valuable for detecting and analyzing flares since the peak in radiant emissions from flares falls near the M10 bandpass. When flares are detected in multiple spectral bands VNF calculates temperature, source area and radiant heat using physical laws. Each year EOG finds about 10,000 flares in production areas (upstream) and about 1000 at refineries and other industrial sites (downstream). EOG estimates flared gas volumes for individual flares based on a calibration using radiant heat as input. From there
EOG estimates annual flared gas volumes for individual countries through time. Global flared gas volumes have remained largely steady since 2012 " near 140 billion cubic meters per year.

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18 August 2023

Title: August NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing
Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Date & Time: 18 August 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: August NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing


Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/august-2023-climate-briefing/

Abstract: We will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss some forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for September 2023 and the fall season. Join the gathering online to learn what's happened and what may be in store with Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the Alaska Climate Specialist with ACCAP and has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information and graphics describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities, and the media.

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17 August 2023

Title: Oil Chemistry and Properties for Spill Response
Presenter(s): Dalina Thrift-Viveros, Office of Response & Restoration, Emergency Response Division
Date & Time: 17 August 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Oil Chemistry and Properties - You Don't Know What You Don't Know Lecture Series

Presenter(s): Dalina Thrift-Viveros - Office of Response & Restoration, Emergency Response Division

Sponsor(s): Office of Response & Restoration - You Don't Know What You Don't Know Lecture Series

Seminar Contact(s): youdontknowwhatyoudontknow@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: noaaorr.adobeconnect.com/orrlectureseries/

Accessibility: Closed Captioning provided

Abstract: The YDKWYDK lecture series brings speakers from the world of oil and hazmat response to talk about their work or research. This month's episode is the second of a three part OR&R 101 series, where we bring in speakers from NOAA's own Office of Response & Restoration. In this episode we will hear from Dalina Thrift-Viveros of the Emergency Response Division, where she will speak about oil chemistry and properties, and how they impact the behavior of oil in the environment.

Bio(s): Dalina Thrift-Viveros serves as the Chemistry Team Lead for NOAA's Emergency Response Division (ERD), coordinating chemistry hazard assessment support for the US Coast Guard in the event of an oil or chemical spill. She has been working with ERD since 2011, and also serves as a chemistry subject matter expert on a variety of ERD-produced response software projects including ALOHA, CAMEO Chemicals, ADIOS, and CAFE. Originally from Long Beach, California, Dalina graduated from Caltech in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, and then moved to Seattle for graduate school at the University of Washington, where she earned a master's degree in inorganic chemistry in 2010. After graduate school, Dalina taught introductory chemistry for two years at South Seattle Community College.

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Title: North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Outlook
Presenter(s): Peter Boulay, Minnesota State Climate Office
Date & Time: 17 August 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

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

Presenter(s): Peter Boulay, Minnesota State Climate Office

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) or Molly Woloszyn (Molly.Woloszyn@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/98150532442280278

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.

August 2023 topics include increases/decreases in drought coverage and impacts both short and long term; major river system updates and longer term concerns (Mississippi); recent major climate/weather events and their impacts, various conditions (precipitation, temperatures, soil moisture, streamflow, reservoirs); seasonal growing concerns, temperature, precipitation, and drought outlooks for the next few weeks, months and seasons; and continued coverage of the evolving El Nio and what it may mean.

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

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Title: 2023 Knauss Legislative Fellows
Presenter(s): Jeffrey Beauvais, Knauss Legislative Fellow, Rep. Garamendi (D-CA 8); and Zoe Wong, Knauss Legislative Fellow, Senator Whitehouse (RI)
Date & Time: 17 August 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: 1. Perspectives from the Hill: House of Representatives2. Aquaculture in the Senate: A Knauss Fellows Path from sustainability research to legislation2023 Knauss Fellows' Lunch & Learn Series

Presenter(s): Jeffrey Beauvais, Knauss Legislative Fellow, Rep. Garamendi (D-CA 8); and Zoe Wong, Knauss Legislative Fellow, Senator Whitehouse (RI)

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Central Library (NCL)Seminar Contacts: Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/920650106285962080

Abstract: Join us for two presentations from 2023 Knauss Legislative Fellows! Introductions by Kaitlyn Theberge, 2023 Knauss Seafood Resources Fellow.
Keywords: Knauss, legislative fellows, Congress

Bio(s): Jeff is a Knauss Legislative Fellow working in the office of Congressman John Garamnedi, who represents parts of Contra Costa and Solano counties in the northeast most part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Jeff has a PhD from the University of Georgia in Integrative Conservation and Ecology, where he studied the environmental justice dimensions of marsh access, real estate development, and tourism along the South Carolina coast.Zoe is a Knauss Legislative Fellow working in the office of Senator Whitehouse of Rhode Island. Zoe earned her Masters degree in coastal environmental management from Duke University and previously worked as an environmental educator in Hawaii and a marine mammal research assistant in Maine.

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Title: Student Experiences Three-Minute Thesis Special Edition: Gulf of Mexico Forum Webinar
Presenter(s): Carolyn Emerson, National Weather Service Student Volunteer Internship Program - Tampa Bay Area, FL; Anna Walker, National Weather Service Student Volunteer Internship Program - Tampa Bay Area, FL; Will Lyons, Florida Sea Grant Knauss Fellow, NOAA Office of Education; Natalie Lord, New Hampshire Sea Grant Knauss Fellow, NOAA Ocean Acidification Program; Danielle Recco - William M. Lapenta Intern with the National Centers for Environmental Information; Abel Aragon - NOAA Pathways Program, Physical Science Student Trainee, National Centers for Environmental Information and NOAA Uncrewed Systems; Amadeus Hill - Department of State's Virtual Student Federal Service Internship Program, NOAA Disaster Preparedness Program; Matt Sheffield - Sea Grant Law Center Summer Legal Research Associate; Alyssa Outhwaite - NOAA Experiential Research and Training Opportunities Graduate Intern; Jennifer Clifton - Explorer-in-Training Program, NOAA Ocean Exploration
Date & Time: 17 August 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Student Experiences Three-Minute Thesis Special Edition
NOAA Gulf of Mexico Forum Webinar Series


Presenter(s): Carolyn Emerson, National Weather Service Student Volunteer Internship Program - Tampa Bay Area, FL; Anna Walker, National Weather Service Student Volunteer Internship Program - Tampa Bay Area, FL; Will Lyons, Florida Sea Grant Knauss Fellow, NOAA Office of Education; Natalie Lord, New Hampshire Sea Grant Knauss Fellow, NOAA Ocean Acidification Program; Danielle Recco - William M. Lapenta Intern with the National Centers for Environmental Information; Abel Aragon - NOAA Pathways Program, Physical Science Student Trainee, National Centers for Environmental Information and NOAA Uncrewed Systems; Amadeus Hill - Department of State's Virtual Student Federal Service Internship Program, NOAA Disaster Preparedness Program; Matt Sheffield - Sea Grant Law Center Summer Legal Research Associate; Alyssa Outhwaite - NOAA Experiential Research and Training Opportunities Graduate Intern; Jennifer Clifton - Explorer-in-Training Program, NOAA Ocean Exploration

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Gulf of Mexico Regional Collaboration Team, a part of NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network

Seminar Contact(s): Kristen Laursen, Kristen.R.Laursen@noaa.gov , NOAA Fisheries and Regional Collaboration NetworkLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Please Register at:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4677597775208121433

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For your awareness, this webinar will be recorded and shared.

Abstract: The NOAA Gulf of Mexico Forum Webinar Series is thrilled to feature Students, Interns, and Fellows sharing their experiences with NOAA and NOAA-related programs! Each will present a three-minute thesis-style talk about their experiences, project, or research.


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16 August 2023

Title: Diversity and Biopharmaceutical Assessments of Deep-Sea, Mineral-Rich Biomes off Southern California
Presenter(s): Lisa Levin, Distinguished Professor Emerita at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego; and Paul Jensen, Professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego
Date & Time: 16 August 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Diversity and Biopharmaceutical Assessments of Deep-Sea, Mineral-Rich Biomes off Southern CaliforniaNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Lisa Levin, Distinguished Professor Emerita, Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego; Paul Jensen, Professor, Center for Marion Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego

Sponsor(s): NOAA Ocean Exploration and NOAA Central LibrarySeminar Contacts: library.seminars@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4163542004561163608

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

Abstract: The Southern California Borderland (SCB) hosts deepwater mineral deposits that are in high demand. These deposits provide habitat for diverse, poorly characterized invertebrate and microbial communities. With rising demand for deepwater mineral resources, there is a need to acquire baseline biodiversity measurements to establish tradeoffs associated with their exploitation. We will discuss efforts to assess the potential of benthic marine communities associated with mineral-rich, deep-sea sites in the SCB. Our analyses demonstrate unique patterns of biodiversity and provide linkages between biodiversity and biopharmaceutical potential.Keywords: deep-sea, biodiversity, mineral deposits

Bio(s): Lisa A. Levin is a Distinguished Professor Emerita of Biological Oceanography at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego. Her current research interests include biodiversity of continental margin ecosystems and the effects of climate change and human impacts on the deep ocean. She works to bring deep-sea science to policy through her work with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative, and the Deep Ocean Observing Strategy.Paul Jensen is a Professor at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego. His research interests lie at the interface of marine microbiology and natural products chemistry. His lab addresses fundamental questions such as what marine microbes produce natural products, where they live, why they make them, and how to exploit them for useful purposes including drug discovery.

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15 August 2023

Title: 1. Examining the role three fishery-independent programs play in the fisheries management of reef community species in the northern Gulf of Mexico 2. Tornado Outbreak 2021: Social Influences within Emergency Management
Presenter(s): 1. Jacob Gonzalez's, NOAA CCME-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; 2. Doreen Young, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, Howard University
Date & Time: 15 August 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Google Meet
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Titles: 1. "Examining the role three fishery-independent programs play in the fisheries management of reef community species in the northern Gulf of Mexico"

2. "Tornado Outbreak 2021: Social Influences within Emergency Management"

Presenter(s): 1. Jacob Gonzalez, NOAA CCME-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

2. Doreen Young, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, Howard University

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/nmj-mjdy-evz

Phone Number
(US)+1 267-820-8554
PIN: 634 837 010#

Abstracts: 1. The Southeast Fisheries Science Center at the Pascagoula Mississippi branch is responsible for conducting surveys aimed at measuring the abundance of fish species within the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) and Atlantic Ocean of the United States of America. Research surveys conducted include summer and fall ground fish, plankton, reef fish, and long line surveys. Each survey targets various fishes within different ecosystems to better assess the health of the GOM and Atlantic Ocean. For this research, data from three different surveys (Reef Fish, Plankton, and Groundfish) were provided for Balistes capriscus from 1986 to 2021. The Reef Fish survey deploys video recorders to assess the seafloor habitat and quantify the fish species that appear within the feed, the Plankton survey captures smaller species closer to the surface using Neuston nets, and Groundfish survey utilize trawls to capture fish species at the ocean floor. These data were used to create maps within the GOM to visualize the distribution and occurrence of b. capriscus, providing a better understanding of overall species distribution, a needed metric for resource (i.e., fisheries) management. Groundfish data demonstrated higher frequencies of sites containing b. capriscus in the fall vs summer. 85.9% of all sites documented in the Reef Fish survey did not have b. capriscus present. The Fall Plankton survey also contained a low number of sites that had b. capiscus present with those that did appearing mainly between the 50 m and 1000 m isobaths. A reason for the lack of sightings could be due to the preferred habitat of b. capriscus.

2. Emergency management plays a vital role in protecting human life and property. Several levels of support and assistance are available before, during, and after a national threat or natural disaster. Disaster management prioritizes recovery and preparedness for individuals and communities. According to the FEMA Emergency Management Institution, emergency managers are committed to preventing and responding to disasters, ensuring that they update their recovery efforts to meet the needs of the public and government. Previous literature argues that emergency management is vital in critical decision-making, especially during severe threats and uncertainty. Muntz and Hoekstra (2015) argue that decision-making and action are, in fact, a topic in social science literature, despite a concrete model or theory that highlights the process. They conducted twenty-five in-depth interviews, a focus group, and a newspaper analysis in New Jersey and New York to help answer how emergency managers and politicians made decisions during Superstorm Sandy (2012). Their literature reveals a scientific model of emergency management decision-making under uncertainty using a known theory of public response to hazards and a model of situational awareness as foundations. Building on Montz & Hoekstra (2015) literature, this research contributes to social science literature on severe weather events and emergency response. The research argues that funding, actions of nearby municipalities, social media, interpersonal relationships, intrapersonal relationships, and family should be included in a grounded scientific model of emergency management decision-making. The subsequent research questions are: Q1) To what degree do emergency managers utilize informal relationships during severe weather events? Q2) What factors do emergency managers prioritize during uncertain times?

Bio(s): 1. Jacob Adam Gonzalez received hisB.S. in Marine Biology from the University of Texas Rio GrandeValley (UTRGV). During his time as an undergraduate student, heparticipated in field research assisting in the lab of Dr. CarlosCintra Buenrostro as a volunteer, primarily helping graduate studentsin field and lab endeavors. During Jacob's time there, he found aninterest in habitat restoration and species diversity fostering Jacob'scuriosity and interests for marine resources. He is now a NOAA Center for Coastaland Marine Ecosystems-II Graduate Scholar at UTRGV, pursuing a M.S. degreein Ocean, Coastal and Earth Sciences. For his graduate research, Jacob isstudying population shifts in Engraulidae (i.e., anchovies) inrelation to increasing temperatures along the Texas coast. He is also seeking acareer in fisheries management and reef ecosystems.

2. Doreen Young is a NCAS-M II Cohort 1 fellow earning a master's degree in the Department of Sociology at Howard University. She is interested in the NOAA Science and Technology focus area Citizen Science in support of the NCAS-M II research theme: Interdisciplinary scientific research for building resilient communities against weather extremes. Her research falls under the NCAS-M II research pathway: Interdisciplinary integrated social and physical sciences for public safety and emergency management applications. Ms. Young's recent NOAA mission-aligned research experience involved completing a NERTO titled: Tornado Outbreak 2021: Social Influences within Emergency Management. Her NOAA mentor was Dr. Kim Klockow McClain at NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Title: 1. The Economic Impact of Large Wildfires in California 2. Planetary Boundary Layer (PBL) Characteristics from In-Situ
Presenter(s): 1. David Dongo, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and PhD candidate, Howard University; 2. Christopher Chuck' Baker, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and PhD student, University of Maryland, College Park.
Date & Time: 15 August 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Titles: 1. "The Economic Impact of Large Wildfires in California"

2. "Planetary Boundary Layer (PBL) Characteristics from In-Situ"

Presenter(s): 1. David Dongo, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and PhD candidate, Howard University

2. Christopher Chuck' Baker, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and PhD student, University of Maryland, College Park

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/hti-cirz-uts

Phone Number
(US)+1 774-419-5300
PIN: 142 506 774#

Abstracts: 1. This research analyses the economic impact of large wildfires across fifty-eight counties in the state of California, during the period 2009/2019. We use three labor market outcomes including, real GDP (inflation-adjusted), employment levels and wages and salaries of local workers, from county-level demographic data from the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, California Department of Insurance and wildfire statistics from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Using a fixed- effects regression model, our first pooled OLS log-linear equation with county fixed effects uses real GDP as the key independent variable, and the results indicated that the number of acres burned, dollar damages, and number of fire outbreaks were negative and significant at 1 percent level. We further find that more fire breaks and the number of acres burned bolstered employment levels at 1 percent significance levels. Lastly, we find that more acres burned, number of fire outbreaks, and dollar damages negatively impacted wages and salaries of workers at 1 percent level of significance. These results validate our hypothesis that there is an association between the number of acres burned, number of fire outbreaks, dollar damages, and labor market outcomes in the State of California.

2. This project explores the application of an algorithmic technique for accurate and
continuous estimations of planetary boundary layer (PBL) heights from wind radar profiler wind signal backscatter data. These profilers provide high time resolution, vertically stacked measurements of wind speed and wind direction from the surface to approximately 4 km above ground level (AGL). Virtual temperature is derived from a radio acoustic sounding system (RASS) positioned in proximity to the profiler, gathering data from the lowermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere up to around 1,500 meters above ground level (AGL). The algorithm successfully predicted the height of boundary layers when data retrieval was high. It also had promising results when data retrieval was low using elimination of outliers and homogeneity adjustment techniques. Accurate prediction of the PBL will allow for better analysis of local air quality variations and model forecasting ability.

Bio(s): 1. David Dongo is a NCAS-M II Cohort I fellow earning a PhD in Economics at Howard University in the fall of 2023. He is interested in modeling the effect of extreme weather events on households. His research on the economic impact of large wildfires on local economies uses social science models to establish the nexus between extreme weather and local economies. His research aligns with the NCAS-M II theme of interdisciplinary scientific research for building resilient communities against weather extremes. His research falls under the NCAS-M II research pathway: Process-level understanding and enhanced data assimilation/analysis and modeling capacities. His research builds on his NERTO work completed in July 2021 under the mentorship of Dr. Rajendra Poudel, Lead Economist in NOAA, and Dr. Haydar Kurban, Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, Howard University.

2. Chuck Baker is a NCAS-M II Cohort 1 fellow earning a PhD in the Department of
Atmospheric Science at University of Maryland, College Park. He is interested in the
NOAA Science and Technology focus area Data in support of the NCAS-M II research theme: Interdisciplinary scientific research for building resilient communities against weather extremes. His research falls under the NCAS-M II research pathway: Improved quantification of forecast skills for weather, water, air-pollution, and climate events. Mr. Baker's NOAA mission-aligned recent research experience involved completing a NERTO titled: Planetary Boundary Layer (PBL) Characteristics from In-Situ Measurements. His NOAA Mentor was Dr. Xinrong Ren at NOAA OAR/Air Resources Laboratory (ARL), Atmospheric Sciences Modeling Division in College Park, Maryland.

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11 August 2023

Title: NOAA One Health: Three Minute Thesis Webinar on Air Quality
Presenter(s): TBD
Date & Time: 11 August 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar --Three Minute Thesis Webinar on Air Quality
NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar Series

Presenter(s): TBD

Sponsor(s): NOAA One Health and NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network

Seminar Contact(s): bethany.perry@noaa.govLocation: Webinar


Remote Access: Please Register at:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3714447577605350752
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For your awareness, this webinar will be recorded and shared.

Accessibility: Please email aja.szumylo@noaa.gov if you need special accommodations to attend.

Abstract: The NOAA Regional Collaboration Network invites you to join us from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET on Friday, August 11, for a special webinar designed to share experiences and information about NOAA's role related to air quality. From forecasting, to scented products, to volcanic ash, you will have the chance to hear straight from the experts on a wide array of topics! In addition, presenters will address questions from the audience. This is the final webinar in a series NOAA is hosting in preparation for the NOAA One Health Summit (August 15-16 in Washington DC). The full series to highlights specific health work being done in each of eight NOAA regions.


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10 August 2023

Title: NOAA CoastWatch: River WQ for Recreation, Meso Eddies & Reefs
Presenter(s): Joy Chakrabartty, GEO Blue Planet; Heather Roman-Stork, GST
Date & Time: 10 August 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title 1: Measuring the Value of Water Quality Improvements for Recreational Use on an Urban River in the USA: A Travel Cost Contingent Behavior Approach

Presenter 1: Joy Chakrabartty, Knauss Fellow - GEO Blue Planet

Abstract 1: We estimate the value of water quality improvements for recreational activities on and near the Brandywine Creek in Delaware. We divide water-based recreational activities into two groups: water-contact and non-water-contact and consider the behavioral change of the recreationists in each group when faced with different water quality improvements to estimate welfare increase in monetary terms.

Title 2: Mesoscale Eddies Inform Mesophotic Reef Health

Presenter 2: Heather Roman-Stork, GST

Abstract 2: The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) is a high latitude, mesophotic reef (16-140 m) located on the shelf-edge in the Gulf of Mexico. We use a combination of mesoscale eddy tracking and Argo data to analyze the eddy field in the FGBNMS compared to the overall Gulf of Mexico and determine climatological characteristics of eddies that pass over and around the reef.

Sponsor(s): NOAA CoastWatch (STAR)

Seminar Contact(s): Victoria.Wegman@noaa.gov
Slides, Recordings Other Materials: available 24-48 hours following the seminar at this link:
https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/star/PastSeminars.php

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Title: Postponed (TBD): #The_fish_was_HOW_big_really?: Overcoming biases and applying unconventional data sources to support coral reef fishery management
Presenter(s): Tim Grabowski, USGS
Date & Time: 10 August 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: TBD
Description:



Title: #The_fish_was_HOW_big_really?: Overcoming biases and applying unconventional data sources to support coral reef fishery management

Presenter(s): Tim Grabowski, U.S. Geological Survey Hawai'i Cooperative Fishery Research Unit

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.donovan@noaa.govLocation: Webinar


Remote Access:
Adobe Connect
1. To join the meeting: http://noaacsc.adobeconnect.com/coralscollab/
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Abstract:
Managing coral reef fisheries is a daunting challenge to say the least. While taken as a whole, coral reef fisheries are large and critically important to the food security and economic well-being of the people dependent upon them, the sobering reality is that catch and effort is distributed amongst dozens, if not hundreds, of species stretching the capacity and resources of management agencies to adequately characterize and monitor these fisheries and their impacts on sensitive reef habitats. While community partnerships show tremendous promise in co-producing both knowledge and management decisions, building these relationships and data collection processes is a slow process limiting the ability of managers to respond proactively to changing social, economic, and ecological conditions. Unconventional data sources, particularly social media platforms and citizen science, offer a potential treasure of timely fisheries-dependent and independent data available at a range of spatial scales that can be gathered with minimal resources. However, understanding the biases inherent with these data and identifying appropriate ways to analyze the data to account for these biases remains a major impediment to their application to management questions. I will present three case studies from the Hawaiian Islands demonstrating how publicly available, unconventional data sources, such as social media platforms and citizen science, have the potential to inform and help support management decisions. I will discuss how catch pictures captured on a photo sharing social media platform, i.e., Instagram, expanded our knowledge of an understudied noncommercial razorfish Iniistius spp. fishery in Hawai'i, including validation of the reliability of the data collected from such photos. I also will show how similar pictures were used to characterize changes in the Hawaiian nearshore noncommercial fishery associated with the impacts of and responses to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, I will present initial results of models constructed from citizen science data to inform adaptive management of Achilles Tang (Pku'iku'i) Acanthurus achilles on the leeward side of Hawai'i Island and demonstrate how these valuable data can be integrated with more conventional monitoring data.
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9 August 2023

Title: 1. Mapping and monitoring turbidity in estuaries using remote sensing and in-situ measurements 2.Uncertainties in the retrieval of remote sensing reflectance from OC satellite observations
Presenter(s): 1. Stephany Garcia, NOAA CESSRST Graduate Scholar and MS student, San Diego State University; 2. Eder Herrera Estrella, NOAA CESSRST-II Graduate Scholar and PhD student, City University of New York
Date & Time: 9 August 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Google Meet
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Titles: 1. "Mapping and monitoring turbidity in estuaries using remote sensing andin-situ measurements"

2. "Uncertainties in the retrieval of remote sensing reflectance from OC satellite observations"

Presenter(s): 1. Stephany Garcia, NOAA CESSRST Graduate Scholar and MS student, San Diego State University

2. Eder Herrera Estrella, NOAA CESSRST-II Graduate Scholar and PhD student, City University of New York

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/xjr-zfee-aet

Phone Number
(US)+1 219-321-0478
PIN: 651 945 406#

Abstracts: 1. Satellite imagery of Southern California's Tijuana River Outlet shows frequent turbid water plumes extending out into coastal water after storms and cross border flow events (Ayad et al., 2020). Turbid water has high concentrations of organic and inorganic materials that can carry harmful bacteria and pathogens (Warrick et al., 2012). In fresh and saline water systems, such as estuaries, water reflectance can reveal information about the biological productivity at different trophic states, benthic environment suppression, nutrient cycling, and the overall habitat quality for water-dependent organisms (Barbier et al., 2011; Topp et al., 2020). However, reflectance-based turbidity mapping is complicated by atmospheric conditions, clouds, and the reflectance of bottom materials in shallow water. Understanding the timing, frequency, and duration of turbid water events is often site-specific, because of regional climate, varying anthropogenic pressures, sediment loading rates, and geology (Elliott & McLusky, 2002). For my NERTO, a shallow water turbidity algorithm was used to identify turbidity hotspots in the tidal inland channels of TRNERR using the Sentinel-2 satellites. The goal was to quantify the accuracy of turbidity maps created from remote sensing by conducting Kayak Surveys and testing the water for suspended sediment concentrations (SSC) and Loss on Ignition (LOI). Initial findings revealed that ordering and receiving materials post-COVID was not possible in the course during a three-month NERTO period. Additionally, because of high contamination levels in the TJR Estuary, fieldwork was often prohibited. Moreover, because the data sondes we are using have 6+ sensors, equipment knowledge, and troubleshooting became an essential part of my NERTO experience.

2. Uncertainties in retrieving remote sensing reflectance, Rrs, from Ocean Color (OC) satellite sensors have a substantial impact on the performance of algorithms, such as for the estimation of chlorophyll-a concentrations, and inherent optical properties (IOPs). The impact is highest in the blue bands, especially in coastal waters with low blue-band Rrs values. Sunlight propagates to the water and back to the top of the atmosphere (TOA) with the total radiance measured by the sensor capturing the radiances related to the instantaneous state of in-water conditions, sky, and sunlight reflected from the wind-roughened wave facets and light scattered on molecules and aerosols in the atmosphere. All these components are associated with uncertainties, which together with the effects of the instrument noise and uncertainties in aerosol models in the atmospheric correction process, contribute to uncertainties in the retrieved water-leaving radiance and remote sensing reflectance. Assuming that these uncertainties are mostly proportional to the corresponding radiances and taking advantage of the differences in the spectra of these radiances, we analyzed the contribution of the components above to the total Rrs uncertainties in the SNPP-VIIRS level 2products for multiple scenes in the open ocean and coastal waters at different spatial resolutions. Results are complemented by data from several AERONET-OC sites and the VIIRS validation/calibration cruises and showed that the Rayleigh component (molecular scattering and surface effects) is the main source of ''' uncertainties for any water type followed by water variability, which has a bigger role in coastal areas, while the contributions of other components including aerosol scattering are usually smaller.

Bio(s): 1. My name is Stephany Garcia, and I am a NOAA EPP/MSI Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Scholar, starting in CESSRST-I in Cohort 5, now in CESSRST-II in Cohort 1, pursuing an M.S. in Geography with an emphasis on Watershed Science at San Diego State University. My central research focuses on surface water quality remote sensing in extremely shallow water channels in the Tijuana River Estuary by using PlanetScope and Sentinel-2 satellites. I plan to test a global turbidity retrieval algorithm that worked well in deep coastal water by adding a depth correction factor. This research helps NOAA meet its mission to understand and predict changes in coasts.

2. My name is Eder Herrera Estrella, and I am a NOAA EPP/MSI Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Scholar, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences at the Graduate Center, CUNY. In CESSRST-I, I completed my Master's as a Cohort 1 fellow, and started my PhD as a Cohort 3 fellow, continuing in CESSRST-II in Cohort 1. My central research focuses on understanding the uncertainties from ocean color satellite products and their sources to improve the atmospheric correction algorithm's performance. This research helps NOAA meet its mission to better understand and predict changes in oceans, and coasts.

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Title: 1. A characterization of mesophotic octocoral microbiomes from the western Gulf of Mexico 2. Understanding the Role of Mean and Eddy Momentum Transport in the Rapid Intensification of Hurricane Irma (2017) and Hurricane Michael (2018)
Presenter(s): 1. Edward -Ted- Gniffke, NOAA CCME-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; 2. Alrick Green, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and PhD student, Howard University
Date & Time: 9 August 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Titles: 1. "A characterization of mesophotic octocoral microbiomes from the western Gulf of Mexico"

2. "Understanding the Role of Mean and Eddy Momentum Transport in the Rapid Intensification of Hurricane Irma (2017) and Hurricane Michael (2018)"

Presenter(s): 1. Edward (Ted) Gniffke, NOAA CCME-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

2. Alrick Green, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and PhD student, Howard University

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/gxp-aftp-ufs

Phone Number
(US)+1 319-449-0257
PIN: 700 942 070#

Abstracts: 1. Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems are highly diverse and productive ecosystems in the western Gulf of Mexico which are composed of, in part, by octocorals (subclass Octocorallia). Despite their importance as foundational organisms octocorals are an understudied group in this region, with little known about their microbial community. Ninety-eight Octocoral samples collected from the western and northwestern Gulf of Mexico were sequenced using 16S rRNA sequencing to characterize their microbial communities. The sequenced microbiomes were generally low in diversity composed of a few core microbial taxa. Octocoral group was the main driver of microbiome composition as opposed to depth, season, region, and reef type. The effect of sequencing depth on a subset of 24 samples was examined, and showed low sequencing depth was sufficient to capture microbiome community trends. This microbiome data may be used to improve our understanding of the biology of octocorals in the Gulf of Mexico and contribute to conservation efforts in the future.

2. The prediction of rapid intensification (RI) in tropical cyclones (TCs) is a challenging problem. In this study, the RI process and factors contributing to it are compared for two TCs: an axis-symmetric case (Hurricane Irma, 2017) and an asymmetric case (Hurricane Michael, 2018). Both Irma and Michael became major hurricanes that made significant impacts in the United States. The Hurricane Weather Research and Forecasting (HWRF) model was used to examine the connection between RI with forcing from the large-scale environment and the subsequent evolution of TC structure and convection. The observed large-scale environment was reasonably reproduced by HWRF forecasts. Hurricane Irma rapidly intensified in an environment with weak to moderate vertical wind shear (VWS), typically favorable for RI, leading to the symmetric development of vortical convective clouds in the cyclonic, vorticity-rich environment. Conversely, Hurricane Michael rapidly intensified in an environment of strong VWS, typically unfavorable for RI, leading to major asymmetries in the development of vortical convective clouds. The tangential wind momentum budget was analyzed for these two hurricanes to identify similarities and differences in the pathways to RI. Results suggest that eddy transport terms associated with convective processes positively contributed to vortex spin up in the early stages of RI and inhibited spin up in the later stages of RI in both TCs. In the early stages of RI, the mean transport terms exhibited notable differences in these TCs; they dominated the spin up process in Irma and were of secondary importance to the spin up process in Michael. Favorable aspects of the environment surrounding Michael appeared to aid in the RI process despite hostile VWS.

Bio(s): 1. Edward (Ted) Gniffke graduated from Western Washington University with a BS in Cell & Molecular Biology. After graduating I spent time working in biotech, volunteering with the NPS on sea turtle conservation and as a research associate studying neuroscience and COVID-19. I just completed my Ocean, Coastal, and Earth Sciences MS program at UTRGV and was a NOAA CCME II Scholar. My thesis research was focused on characterizing the microbiomes of octocorals in the Western Gulf of Mexico using 16s sequencing. I currently work as a senior researcher at Shape Therapeutics studying viral gene therapy.

2. Alrick Green is a NCAS-M II Cohort 1 fellow earning a PhD in the Howard University Program for Atmospheric Science (HUPAS) at Howard University. He is interested in the NOAA Science and Technology focus area Data in support of the NCAS-M II research theme: Interdisciplinary scientific research for building resilient communities against weather extremes. His research falls under the NCAS-M II research pathway: Process-level understanding and enhanced data assimilation/analysis and modeling capacities. Mr. Green's NOAA mission-aligned recent research experience involved completing a NERTO titled: Understanding the Role of Mean and Eddy Momentum Transport in the Rapid Intensification of Hurricane Irma (2017) and Hurricane Michael (2018). His NOAA mentor was Dr. Sundararaman Gopalakrishnan at NOAA/Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory/Hurricane Research Division in Miami, Florida.

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8 August 2023

Title: Best Practices for Engaging Underrepresented Communities in Citizen/Participatory Science at NOAA
Presenter(s): Manashree Padiyath, Hollings Scholar; and Anne-Marie Runfola, Senior Advisor to the Directors at the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Date & Time: 8 August 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Best Practices for Engaging Underrepresented Communities in Citizen/Participatory Science at NOAA: Feat. A Case Study from the Stellwagen Sanctuary Seabird Stewards ProjectNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Manashree Padiyath, Hollings Scholar; and Anne-Marie Runfola, Senior Advisor to the Directors at the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Sponsor(s): NOAA Education and NOAA Central LibrarySeminar Contacts: library.seminars@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9122485680679109723

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

Abstract: This seminar will discuss the findings of a Hollings Scholar summer project, exploring best practices in involving underrepresented groups in citizen science, based on perspectives from NOAA project managers. Recommendations derived from their insights will be presented, along with a case study of a successful citizen science project (Stellwagen Sanctuary Seabird Stewards) that emphasized accessibility and inclusivity, exemplifying the potential impact of these practices.Keywords: Citizen Science, Accessibility, Diversity

Bio(s): Manashree Padiyath is a Hollings Scholar and a rising Senior at the University of Minnesota studying Political Science (BA), Sociology (BS), and Climate & Society (BiS). She is interested in pursuing a career in Risk Communication at NOAA. Anne-Marie currently serves as a Senior Advisor to the Directors at the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Before that, she served as the Program Coordinator for Volunteers at the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

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

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7 August 2023

Title: 1. Small Unpiloted Aircraft System (sUAS) Studies of Boundary Layer Meteorology 2. Antimicrobial assessment of macroalgae species for use as feed additives during aquaculture of sablefish
Presenter(s): 1. Anaiya Reliford, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and PhD Candidate, Howard University; 2. Emily Andrade, NOAA LMRCSC-II Graduate Scholar and MS Student, Delaware State University
Date & Time: 7 August 2023
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location: Google Meet
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Titles: 1. "Small Unpiloted Aircraft System (sUAS) Studies of Boundary Layer Meteorology"

2. "Antimicrobial assessment of macroalgae species for use as feed additives during aquaculture of sablefish"

Presenter(s): 1. Anaiya Reliford, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and PhD Candidate, Howard University

2. Emily Andrade, NOAA LMRCSC-II Graduate Scholar and MS Student, Delaware State University

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/npv-gwob-hth

Phone Number
(US)+1 224-662-0378
PIN: 776 113 957#

Abstracts: 1. The advent of small, Unpiloted Aerial Systems (UASs) for chemical sensing and atmospheric research promises to provide new opportunities to make meteorological measurements in the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere. This technology is used to measure changes of temperature and relative humidity with altitude, to map the temperature and character of the Earth's surface, and to perform in-situ air quality readings in a way never before available. This method is also faster, cheaper, and safer than using traditional remote sensing techniques, including piloted aircraft. A flight plan for the use of an optical particle sensor " the Alphasense OPC-N2 " to obtain particulate data mounted on a quadrotor UAS was developed. Sensor placement positions to reduce uncertainties in measurements obtained from UASs were evaluated via computational fluid dynamics. The goal of this research is to prove that UASs can be used more reliably for routine sampling of the Earth's boundary layer structure as well as develop and evaluate sensor placement positions to reduce uncertainties in measurements obtained from UASs. This research will aid the engineering and scientific community on gathering data to improve predictive atmospheric chemistry and climate models, ultimately corroborating methods to understand the influence of global climate change and local particulate matter and pollution.

2. Excessive use of antibiotics in aquaculture is a practice that can lead to antibiotic resistance in many pathogens. The increased desire for natural food supplements to replace antibiotics in aquaculture diets has inspired the testing of many different plant additives to assess potential increased bacterial resistance and immune system responses in commercially raised species. The purpose of the project as a whole was to develop experimental tools and assess which macroalgae species are capable of dietarily boosting the disease resistance and immune function of cultured sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria). The objectives of this initial step of the project were to assess the antimicrobial activity of two species of seaweed, Turkish towel (Chondracanthus exasperates) and dulse (Palmaria palmata) using a resazurin assay. Resazurin, a compound that changes color with bacterial growth, was added to 96-well plates and monitored in a spectrophotometer over time after the addition of macroalgae extract. Results indicate a need for additional extraction methods and expanded time frames for any additional work that might be conducted. In addition to the data generated, this project also created a standard framework and procedure for future kinetic analysis work using spectrophotometer readings and resazurin assays.

Bio(s): 1. Anaiya Reliford is a NCAS-M II Cohort 1 fellow earning a PhD in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Howard University. She is interested in the NOAA Science and Technology focus area " Uncrewed Systems in support of the NCAS-M II research theme: Innovative observations for advancing the analysis and prediction of weather, climate, and atmospheric chemistry. Her research falls under the NCAS-M II research pathway two: Improved quantification of forecast skills for weather, water, air-pollution, and climate events. Ms. Reliford's NOAA mission-aligned recent research experience involved completing a NERTO titled: Small Unpiloted Aircraft System (sUAS) Studies of Boundary Layer Meteorology under the mentorship of Dr. LaToya Myles, Director of the Atmospheric Turbulence & Diffusion Division (ATDD) of NOAA's Air Resources Laboratory (ARL).

2. Emily Andrade is a second-year graduate student at Delaware State University and is funded by NOAA Living Marine Research Cooperative Science Center. She is originally from Southern California and attended the University of San Diego for her undergraduate education. She credits her parents for inspiring a deep love of science in her and her two older sisters, one of whom was also a NOAA LMRCSC fellow. She loves swimming, dancing hula, tide pooling, and her two chihuahuas back in California. Her master's project is focused on oyster aquaculture in Delaware Inland Bays, but this presentation is focused on her NERTO experience during the Summer of 2022.

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3 August 2023

Title: Assessments of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus levels and Microbial Community Compositions in Blue Crabs (Callinectes sapidus) and Seawater Harvested from the Maryland Coastal Bays
Presenter(s): Jasmine Smalls, NOAA LMRCSC-II Graduate Scholar and PhD Candidate, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Date & Time: 3 August 2023
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: TBD
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Assessments of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus levels and Microbial Community Compositions in Blue Crabs (Callinectes sapidus) and Seawater Harvested from the Maryland Coastal Bays

Presenter(s): Jasmine Smalls, NOAA LMRCSC-II Graduate Scholar and PhD Candidate, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/bau-msrj-xfj
Phone Number

(US)+1 575-383-4139
PIN: 731 201 845#

Abstract: Fluctuations in environmental physicochemical parameters can affect the diversity and prevalence of microbial communities, including vibrios, associated with aquatic species and their surrounding environments. This study aimed to investigate the population dynamics of two Vibrio species as well as the microbial community diversity of whole crab and seawater from the Maryland Coastal Bays (MCBs), using 16S rRNA sequencing. During this study, three crabs and one liter of seawater were collected monthly from two sites for three months. Hemolymph and crab tissue were extracted and pooled for each site. Extracted hemolymph, crab tissue, and seawater were analyzed for Vibrio parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus using Most Probable Number (MPN) real-time PCR. For 16S rRNA microbiome analysis, three different DNA
extraction kits were evaluated to extract microbial DNA from individual crabs. Also, 500 ml of each seawater sample was filtered for DNA extraction. Results indicated that sample types and sampling periods had a significant effect on the alpha diversity of the microbial community of crabs and seawater (p < 0.05); however, no statistical difference was found between DNA extraction kits. Beta diversity analysis also found that the microbial composition between sample types and temporal distributions were statistically significant. Taxonomic classification revealed that Proteobacteria, Cyanobacteria, Actinobacteria, and Bacteroidetes were present in both crab and seawater samples. Vibrio parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus were also detected in both crab and seawater samples, although crabs contained a higher concentration of the bacterium compared to the seawater samples. It was found that vibrios were not a dominant species in the microbial community of crab or seawater samples. Results from this study provide further insight into species diversity and phylogenetic compositions of blue crabs and seawater from the MCBs. These approaches will help in risk assessments that are essential in the overall advancement of public health.

Bio(s): Jasmine Smalls is a Ph.D. candidate and a Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC) fellow, working in the Food Microbiology Safety Laboratory at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) under the supervision of Dr. Salina Parveen. Ms. Smalls primary research focus aims to investigate the spatial, seasonal, and inter-annual variations in the occurrences of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and V. vulnificus in blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) and seawater in correlation with biotic and abiotic factors in the Maryland Coastal Bays. She received her M.S degree in Natural Resources from Delaware State University, where her thesis research consisted of investigating the effects of novel probiotics in shrimp cultures. Her bachelor's degree was completed at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in Marine Biology with a concentration in Aquaculture, where she assisted in maintaining rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) populations.

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2 August 2023

Title: Keeping It Cool: Managing River Temperature for Coldwater Ecosystems
Presenter(s): Ann Willis, American Rivers
Date & Time: 2 August 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar and 110 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Keeping It Cool: Managing River Temperature for Coldwater Ecosystems

Presenter(s): Ann Willis, California Regional Director, American Rivers

Sponsor(s): NOAA NMFS SWFSC Fisheries Ecology DivisionSeminar contact: tanya.rogers@noaa.gov.

Remote Access: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m5de8b1fe08b663314db3a6a3b2f367fd; Password (if needed): fedsem1nar! ; Join by phone: 415-527-5035 (US only, not a toll-free number), Access code/meeting number: 2762 421 0654

Abstract: Over the past few decades, research has shown how rivers need patterns of flow similar to their natural flow regime to sustain native ecosystems. More recently, research has shown that stream temperature must be managed similarly " rather than managing for temperature thresholds, we need to understand and replicate seasonal thermal regimes. Despite considerable effort to manage temperature on regulated rivers, few regulated rivers replicate natural thermal regimes. Process-based restoration projects are showing how natural thermal regimes can be restored despite upstream regulation.

Bio(s): Dr. Ann Willis is the California Regional Director for American Rivers, a national non-profit organization dedicated to restoring and protecting rivers for people and nature. Prior to joining American Rivers, Dr. Willis led a research group at the U.C. Davis Center for Watershed Sciences. Her research focused on understanding natural stream temperature processes, how to restore them in degraded rivers, and how to manage stream thermal regimes in working landscapes where coldwater ecosystems and agriculture overlap. She has worked extensively in the Klamath watershed, including studying pre-dam removal temperature patterns on the mainstem Klamath and restoring stream thermal regimes in the Shasta River. She has also studied thermal regimes of coastal rivers like Walker Creek. Her work on managing thermal regimes has earned her awards from the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, and UC Davis Institute for the Environment.

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1 August 2023

Title: Improving the Dust Emission Algorithm in HYSPLIT
Presenter(s): Joscelyne Guzman, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and PhD student, The University of Texas at El Paso
Date & Time: 1 August 2023
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Improving the Dust Emission Algorithm in HYSPLIT

Presenter(s): Joscelyne Guzman, NOAA NCAS-M-II Graduate Scholar and PhD Candidate, The University of Texas at El Paso

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/nyj-czmp-rjg

Phone Number
(US)+1 317-747-1209
PIN: 877 214 397#

Abstract: The Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory model, better known as HYSPLIT, is a model utilized to calculate the trajectories of air particles to obtain the distance and direction traveled by air particles. As one of the most widely used atmospheric transport and dispersion models, HYSPLIT has several applications such as prediction of wildfire smoke, volcanic ash, windblown dust events, and the release of various chemicals. Two wind " blown dust emission algorithms are present in the HYSPLIT model. The first algorithm was developed for Asia, the Middle East, and the Sahara dust, while the latest algorithm was developed for North America. However, there are some uncertainties when utilizing these algorithms. The primary goal of this project is to improve HYSPLIT ability to represent dust emissions by implementing the NOAA ARL FENGSHA dust emission model. The FENGSHA dust emission model utilizes the modified Owen equation and is a function of wind speed, soil moisture, soil texture and erodible land types. Previously, the FENGSHA dust emissions model has been coupled with a time " reversed Lagrangian particle dispersion model known as STILT. Upon implementation of the FENGSHA dust scheme into HYSPLIT, simulations will take place utilizing ground and satellite observations. These observations will be then compared to HYSPLIT simulations utilizing the existing dust emissions algorithms.

Bio(s): Joscelyne Guzman is a NCAS-M II Cohort 1 fellow earning a PhD degree in the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso. She is interested in the NOAA Science and Technology focus area Uncrewed Systems in support of the NCAS-M II research theme: Innovative observations for advancing the analysis and prediction of weather, climate, and atmospheric chemistry. Her research falls under the NCAS-M II research pathway: Improved quantification of forecast skills for weather, water, air-pollution, and climate events. Ms. Joscelyne Guzman's NOAA mission-aligned recent research experience involved completing a NERTO titled: Improving the dust emission algorithm in HYSPLIT. Her NOAA mentor was Dr. Christopher Loughner of NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, Air Resources Laboratory.

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Title: 2023 Professional and Technical (ProTech) Services Update
Presenter(s): Jay Standring, NOAA/AGO/SSAD/ProTech
Date & Time: 1 August 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

One NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Professional and Technical (ProTech) Services Update

NOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Jay Standring, NOAA AGO SSAD Professional & Technical Services (ProTech) Branch Chief

Sponsor(s): NOAA Central Library

Seminar Contacts: Jay Standring (jay.standring@noaa.gov) and the NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2109701562540592474



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

Abstract: This presentation will provide the status of the ProTech Domain acquisitions and program.


Bio(s): Jay Standring joined NOAA as the Professional and Technical Services Branch Head in November, 2016. His previous civil service career was with the Department of Defense (Navy and Marine Corps).

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


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31 July 2023

Title: Tropical Cyclone Analysis and Forecast Improvements using JPSS Data and Products
Presenter(s): Monica Bozeman, JPSS PGRR Tropical Cyclones Initiative Facilitator, NWS Office of Central Processing | Silver Spring, MD
Date & Time: 31 July 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Tropical Cyclone Analysis and Forecast Improvements using JPSS Data and Products

Presenter(s): Monica Bozeman, JPSS PGRR Tropical Cyclones Initiative Facilitator, NWS Office of Central Processing | Silver Spring, MD

Sponsor(s): NOAA JPSS Program

Seminar Contact(s): Bill Sjoberg bill.sjoberg@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access:
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/zfb-pmfk-sws
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 440-462-3278
PIN: 785 479 325#

Abstract:
The JPSS Proving Ground/Risk Reduction tropical initiative is supporting three research projects to improve the use of JPSS imager and sounder data for tropical cyclone analysis and forecasting. These projects are comprised of the development of a machine learning model to estimate the TC surface wind field from microwave sounder data, new methods for diagnosing transitions between tropical, extratropical and subtropical cyclones from imager and sounder data, development of shear-relative moisture flux products for TC intensity forecasting and an improved method for JPSS data processing and product generation. The status and future plans for these new products will be described, including preliminary results, user interactions and paths to operations.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Available upon Request


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27 July 2023

Title: Investigating Climate Change scenarios with the Northeast US Atlantis ecosystem model
Presenter(s): Joe Caracappa, NOAA/NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 27 July 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Investigating Climate Change scenarios with the Northeast US Atlantis ecosystem model

Presenter(s): Joe Caracappa, NOAA/NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center

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

Seminar Contact(s): Vince Saba Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://meet.google.com/paw-jhrb-nzr

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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Title: Flying Slime: Lakes, Aerosols, and Harmful Algal Blooms
Presenter(s): Andrew Ault, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Michigan
Date & Time: 27 July 2023
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location: TBD
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Flying Slime: Lakes, Aerosols, and Harmful Algal Blooms

Presenter(s): Andrew Ault " Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Michigan

Sponsor(s): Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research and NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research LabSeminar Contacts: Margaret Throckmorton throckmj@umich.eduLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/246735238397995869

Abstract: Aerosol production from wave breaking is one of the most abundant sources of aerosol globally, but emissions from freshwater lakes (lake spray aerosol, LSA) are poorly understood in comparison to sea spray aerosol (SSA). For calcareous lakes, such as the Laurentian Great Lakes, calcium carbonate is the abundant inorganic species, which can be aerosolized within LSA and undergo heterogeneous reactions similar to sodium chloride in SSA. In addition, harmful algal blooms (HABs) can lead to aerosolization of toxins like microcystins, which has the potential to lead to exposures to local populations. Given their small size and chemical complexity there is a significant analytical challenge when measuring these environmental contaminants. Herein, the chemical and physical properties of LSA from pristine freshwater and HABS are discussed., including measurements of particles along the coasts of the Great Lakes, inland, and aloft at cloud heights from flight measurements using a suite of microscopy, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry measurements. As LSA can be generated and act as cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) or eject toxic materials from HABs, an improved understanding of LSA emission and physicochemical properties is needed to determine the impacts on meteorology, climate, and health in the Great Lakes and many other regions.

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26 July 2023

Title: Extreme Precipitation and the Blue Economy around Chugachmiut
Presenter(s): Jessica Cherry, NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, NCEI
Date & Time: 26 July 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Extreme Precipitation and the Blue Economy around Chugachmiut


Presenter(s): Jessica Cherry, NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/extreme-precip-blue-economy/

Abstract: Dr. Cherry will discuss the history and impacts of extreme precipitation in Seward, Valdez, Cordova, and Kodiak, and connections to the maritime economy and infrastructure. Implications for a changing climate in these communities will also be discussed. This talk serves as a scientific companion piece to an essay forthcoming in the Alaska Humanities Forum Magazine.

Bio(s): Dr. Jessica Cherry is a geoscientist, writer, and commercial airplane pilot currently serving as NOAA's Regional Climate Services Director for Alaska.


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Title: The Drivers and Consequences of Social Vulnerability to Disasters
Presenter(s): Fernando Tormos-Aponte, University of Pittsburgh; Wendy Prudencio and Gwendolyn Alexandre, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Date & Time: 26 July 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, USA
Description:

NOAAScience Seminar Series

Title: The Drivers and Consequences of Social Vulnerability to Disasters
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Fernando Tormos-Aponte, University of Pittsburgh; Wendy Prudencio and Gwendolyn Alexandre, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): jan.kazil@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7124906149160869466

Abstract: The Social Vulnerability and Resilience Lab (SOLVER) Research Lab is dedicated to advancing our understanding of social vulnerability, resilience, and preparedness in the face of disasters. SOLVER lab research adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from fields such as anthropology, atmospheric science, sociology, political science, and critical geography. By doing so, the SOLVER Lab aims to contribute to and enrich these diverse fields while also developing innovative disaster recovery policies. The primary goal of these policies is to address the inequalities in disaster response and mitigate the potentially fatal consequences that arise from such disparities. The research highlights several key drivers and consequences of social vulnerability to disasters. Lab members will provide insight into the factors influencing the provision and restoration of electricity in the wake of disasters, with a particular emphasis on the case of Puerto Rico after hurricane Mara. Wendy Prudencio will focus on the factors that influence post-disaster population displacement, including unequal access to flood insurance. This research sheds light on how the availability and accessibility of insurance coverage impact the movement of people during and after disasters. Gwendolyn Alexandre explores the concept of compounding hazards, where multiple threats or hazards overlap or occur in succession, exacerbating the vulnerabilities of affected communities. By examining these compounding hazards, the research deepens our understanding of the complex dynamics that contribute to social vulnerability during and after disasters. Overall, the work conducted by the SOLVER Research Lab seeks to provide critical insights into the complexities of social vulnerability and resilience. By pushing the boundaries of existing knowledge and proposing alternative approaches to disaster resource allocation, the lab aims to reduce inequalities in disaster response and minimize the devastating consequences that marginalized communities often face.

Bio(s): Fernando Tormos-Aponte is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Purdue University and a BA from the Universidad de Puerto Rico-Ro Piedras. Dr. Tormos-Aponte specializes in social movements, environmental and racial justice, intersectional solidarity, identity politics, social policy, and transnational politics. Dr. Tormos-Aponte's research investigates civil society claims about the unevenness of government disaster response across communities. His work in this area examines the causes and consequences of government neglect of socially vulnerable communities during disaster recoveries.Wendy Prudencio is a NOAA EPP/MSI Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Scholar and VADM Lautenbacher Graduate recipient at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Wendy is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Policy specializing in Emergency Management. Wendy obtained her M.S. in Emergency Health Services, specializing in Emergency Management. Her research interests include the effects of natural disasters on coastal areas, at-risk communities, and policy implementation during response and recovery.Gwendolyn Alexandre is a Ph.D. student in the Public Policy program with a specialization in Emergency Medical Services. She is interested in intersectionality-based mixed methods policy analysis to explore health and socio-economical inequalities in disaster and natural hazards research. Gwendolyn is a UMBC Social Vulnerability and Resilience Lab (SOLVER) graduate research assistant, supporting research that advances policies that reduce disaster-related inequalities. She is also an NOAA EPP/MSI Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Scholar.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: https://csl.noaa.gov/seminars/2023,contingent on speaker approval.

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Title: Sargassum: Habitat or Harm?
Presenter(s): Beth Dieveney, NOAA/NOS Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Key West FL; Frank Hernandez, NOAA/NMFS, Pascagoula MS; Gustavo Goni, NOAA/OAR, Miami FL; Joaquin Trinanes, NOAA/OAR, Miami FL; David Kidwell, NOAA/NOS NCCOS, Silver Spring MD
Date & Time: 26 July 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Adobe Connect Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Sargassum: Habitat or Harm?

Presenter(s):
Beth Dieveney, NOAA/NOS Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Key West FL Frank Hernandez, NOAA/NMFS, Pascagoula MSGustavo Goni, NOAA/OAR, Miami FL Joaquin Trinanes, NOAA/OAR, Miami FLDavid Kidwell, NOAA/NOS NCCOS, Silver Spring MD

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

Seminar Contacts: Moe Nelson, david.moe.nelson@noaa.gov ; BethDieveney beth.dieveney@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/e1jwkux1oyks/event/registration.html

Accessibility: TBD

Abstract:
Sargassum: Habitat or Harm? Come learn from NOAA experts to help answer that question. Many programs across NOAA play a role to understand the ecological value of Sargassum; manage it as an Essential Fish Habitat; track, monitor, and model its movements and condition; and provide guidance and support if and when it may shift to a harmful algal bloom. Frank Hernandez from NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service will provide information on Sargassum as an algal species and the value it serves to support an entire microcosm of other species. Joaquin Trinanes from NOAA NESDIS CoastWatch Program will present efforts to monitor open ocean Sargassum and coastal inundation risks as derived from satellite sensors. Gustavo Goni from NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research will present research efforts geared to understand the factors that affect the movement of Sargassum. David Kidwell from NOAA's National Ocean Service will help answer the question of when Sargassum shifts to be harmful and provide highlights of NOAAs role once that condition is reached.

Bio(s): TBD

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials:
The webinar was recorded, and can be viewed by following this link, then click "Play Recording": https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/pw2x99auz9hn/ .
A pdf of the slides is available upon request.

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Title: A New High Resolution Coastal Land Cover for the Nation
Presenter(s): Nate Herold, Office for Coastal Management; Physical Scientist, NOAA
Date & Time: 26 July 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A New High Resolution Coastal Land Cover for the Nation

Presenter(s): Nate Herold; Charleston, SC; DOC; Office for Coastal Management; Physical Scientist

Sponsor(s): Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IOCM) Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Nate Herold, nate.herold@noaa.gov; Amber Butler amber.butler@noaa.gov, iwgocm.staff@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/609792879110422108

Abstract: Current, accurate land cover and change information is a common foundational data set that can be used to address a wide range of management issues, from flood mapping and risk assessment to policy evaluation and land use planning. Knowing what exists on the ground and how it has changed through time gives planners more information, and the better that data, the better our understanding. For decades, NOAA's Office for Coastal Management (OCM) has been producing high quality, authoritative land cover and change through its Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP).This presentation will focus on current efforts to create a next generation of higher-resolution (1-meter) C-CAP land cover for the nation, the schedule of product releases, and how this detailed data will be applicable to a wide range of applications at the local and site level.

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25 July 2023

Title: NOAA One Health: Pono Cat Parents -- Caring for cats, wildlife, and Hawaiʻi
Presenter(s): Kirsten Leong, Social Scientist, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center; Stephanie Kendrick, Director of Community Engagement, Hawaiian Humane Society; and Stacie Robinson, Research Ecologist, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 25 July 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar -- Pono Cat Parents -- Caring for cats, wildlife, and Hawaii
NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar Series


Presenter(s): Kirsten Leong, Social Scientist, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center; Stephanie Kendrick, Director of Community Engagement, Hawaiian Humane Society; and Stacie Robinson, Research Ecologist, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA One Health and NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network

Seminar Contact(s): morgan.zabow@noaa.govLocation: Webinar


Remote Access: Please Register at:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9146707921080899165
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For your awareness, this webinar will be recorded and shared online.

Accessibility: Please email aja.szumylo@noaa.gov if you need special accommodations to attend.

Abstract: In preparation for the NOAA One Health Summit, we're hosting a webinar series to highlight specific health work being done in each of 8 NOAA regions. Part 2 of the 7th webinar, which will be held on July 25 @ 4pm ET / 1pm PT / 10am HT, features NOAA staff and partners discussing the Hawai'i Veterinary Medical Association's recently developed campaign: "Pono Cat Parents: Caring for cats, wildlife, and Hawaii." Partners from NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center wildlife biology and human dimensions groups, and the Hawaiian Humane Society will (1) provide an overview of the zoonotic disease toxoplasmosis on the health of wildlife, especially the endangered Hawaiian monk seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi), humans, and cats, (2) illustrate how toxoplasmosis has become part of the controversy around outdoor cat management, and (3) provide an overview of how our focus on common ground allowed us to co-develop the Pono Cat Parents campaign, which we are pilot testing on the Hawai'i Veterinary Medical Association website: https://hawaiivetmed.org/pono-pet-parent/.


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Title: Estimating the Benefits of Ocean Color Data in Mitigating HAB Events
Presenter(s): Tracy Rouleau, TBD Economics
Date & Time: 25 July 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Estimating the Benefits of Ocean Color Data in Mitigating HAB Events

Presenter(s): Ms. Tracy Rouleau, TBD Economics, LLC

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

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

Abstract: Ocean color observations are rarely used directly by those whose decisions and actions are designed to reduce the effects of harmful algal blooms (HABs). Instead, they are a component in a complex value chain. They are used to inform models whose outputs are disseminated to a diverse array of end users who also rely on a wide range of other information. Estimating the Benefits of Ocean Color Data in Mitigating HAB Events provides national-scale estimates of the costs of HABs in the United States and describes the potential benefits of the NOAA's satellite-based ocean color observations as they contribute to reducing those costs. In addition, this analysis provides a framework for refining these estimates in the future. Though more research is needed to refine estimates, this analysis estimates total expected annual HAB damages of $1.3 billion across coastal counties in the continental U.S. (CONUS), and a total expected annual benefit from Ocean Color products of $65.1 million.

Bio(s): Tracy Rouleau is the President and Founder of TBD Economics, LLC, which brings clear, high-quality, and understandable economic analysis to government, private and non-profit firms. She is a Senior Fellow at the Center for the Blue Economy, an Editorial Board Member for the Journal for Ocean and Coastal Economics, and a Nonresident Fellow at the Stimson Center. Prior to starting TBD Economics, she was Deputy Chief Economist for NOAA. Her research interests center on valuing benefits provided by nature, understanding and advancing the Blue Economy and the value of information, and the intersection of climate change, risk, and coastal resilience. She has served on/advised committees and subcommittees for the Council for Environmental Quality, Office of Science and Technology Policy, National Ocean Council, and other interagency bodies. Tracy established and chaired NOAA's Social Science Committee, and NOAA's Ecosystem Services team, and won awards for work in the Arctic, the Gulf of Mexico and on NOAA's Social Science Needs Assessment. She holds a Master's degree in Environmental Studies/Coastal Resource Economics from San Jose State University, and completed her Ph.D. coursework and exams in Marine Policy/Fisheries Economics at the University of Delaware.

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Title: U.S. Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + Flash Drought in the Southeast
Presenter(s): Chris Fuhrmann, Southeast Regional Climate Center; Jeff Dobur and Todd Hamill, National Weather Service Southeast River Forecast Center; Pam Knox, University of Georgia; Lee Ellenberg, University of Alabama Huntsville and Office of the State Climatologist
Date & Time: 25 July 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + Flash Drought in the Southeast

Presenter(s):

Climate Overview: Chris Fuhrmann | Southeast Regional Climate Center

Water Resources Overview: Jeff Dobur/Todd Hamill | NOAA/National Weather Service Southeast River Forecast Center

Agriculture Impact Update: Pam Knox | University of Georgia
Flash Drought in the Southeast: Lee Ellenberg | University of Alabama Huntsville and Office of the State Climatologist

Seminar Contact(s): Meredith Muth (meredith.f.muth@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6846806667689526028

Abstract:
The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center (SERCC), the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Nio and La Nia. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires and ecosystems.

The July 25 webinar will feature a special presentation on the "Flash Drought in the Southeast."

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

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24 July 2023

Title: California-Nevada Drought & Climate Update and Outlook Webinar
Presenter(s): Amanda Sheffield, NOAA/NIDIS/CIRES; Julie Kalansky, CNAP, CW3E, Scripps Institution of Oceanography; Stephanie McAfee, Nevada State Climatologist, UNR
Date & Time: 24 July 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: CA/NV Drought & Climate Update and Outlook Webinar

Presenter(s): Amanda Sheffield, NOAA/NIDIS/CIRES; Julie Kalansky, CNAP, CW3E, Scripps Institution of Oceanography; Stephanie McAfee | Nevada State Climatologist, UNR

Introduction
Amanda Sheffield | NOAA/NIDIS/CIRES

Drought and Climate Update and Outlook
Julie Kalansky | CNAP, CW3E, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Improving Nevada's Drought and Climate Monitoring Network
Stephanie McAfee | Nevada State Climatologist, UNR

Sponsor(s): National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS); California Nevada Climate Applications Program (CNAP); Western Regional Climate Center (WRCC)

Seminar Contact(s): Amanda Sheffield, NOAA/NIDIS, amanda.sheffield@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2112235929349139723

Abstract: According to the July 4 U.S. Drought Monitor, only 10.3% of CA/NV is in drought, down from 99% at the start of the water year (October 2022). Drought primarily remains now in parts of southeastern California and southern Nevada, which did not receive above-normal precipitation. The short-term weather concern is extreme heat, which is expected to hit the region this week. This webinar will provide an overview of the current conditions and outlooks as well as presentation on Improving Nevada's Drought and Climate Monitoring Network.

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) May 2023 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e. El Nio and La Nia).

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21 July 2023

Title: July NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing
Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Date & Time: 21 July 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: July NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing


Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/july-2023-climate-briefing/

Abstract: We will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss some forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for August 2023 and the early fall season. Join the gathering online to learn what's happened and what may be in store with Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the Alaska Climate Specialist with ACCAP and has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information and graphics describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities, and the media.

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20 July 2023

Title: Planning for the Unplanned: Emergency Response to Marine Debris
Presenter(s): Jessica Conway - Office of Response & Restoration, Marine Debris Program
Date & Time: 20 July 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Planning for the Unplanned: Emergency Response to Marine Debris - You Don't Know What You Don't Know Lecture Series

Presenter(s): Jessica Conway - Office of Response & Restoration, Marine Debris Program

Sponsor(s): Office of Response & Restoration - You Don't Know What You Don't Know Lecture Series

Seminar Contact(s): youdontknowwhatyoudontknow@noaa.gov

Remote Access: noaaorr.adobeconnect.com/orrlectureseries/

Accessibility: Closed Captioning provided

Abstract: The YDKWYDK lecture series brings speakers from the world of oil and hazmat response to talk about their work or research. This month's episode is the first of a three part OR&R series, where we bring in speakers from NOAA's own Office of Response & Restoration. In this episode we will hear from Jessica Conway in the Marine Debris Program, where she will speak about responding to marine debris events.

Bio(s): Jessica Conway is a Response Specialist supporting the NOAA Office of Response & Restoration's Marine Debris Program (MDP). Since 2015, Jessica has been working with NOAA staff to improve the preparedness of coastal states in their response to marine debris after disasters by building relationships across all levels of government, facilitating collaborative workshops, and developing partner resources. She has her Master of Science degree in Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies from Coastal Carolina University.

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Title: North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Outlook
Presenter(s): Trent Ford, Illinois State Climatologist
Date & Time: 20 July 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

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

Presenter(s): Trent Ford, Illinois State Climatologist

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) or Molly Woloszyn (Molly.Woloszyn@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/98150532442280278

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.

July 2023 topics include drought coverage and impacts both short and long term; major river system updates and longer term concerns (e.g., Mississippi); recent major climate/weather events and their impacts; various conditions (precipitation, temperatures, soil moisture, streamflow, reservoirs), seasonal growing concerns; climate outlooks for the next few weeks, months, and seasons; and continued coverage of the evolving El Nio pattern.

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19 July 2023

Title: NOAA One Health: O kau aku, o ka ia la mai, pelā ka nohona o ka ʻohana
Presenter(s): Makaala Rawlins, Keaukaha-Panaewa Farmers Association; John Marra, Pacific Islands Regional Climate Services Director, NESDIS; Kaipo Perez, Resource Management Specialist, NOAA Fisheries; and Kirsten Leong, Social Scientist, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 19 July 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar -- O kau aku, o ka ia la mai, pel ka nohona o ka ohana (The farmer gave to the fisherman, the fisherman to the farmer)
NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar Series


Presenter(s): Makaala Rawlins, Keaukaha-Panaewa Farmers Association; John Marra, Pacific Islands Regional Climate Services Director, NESDIS; Kaipo Perez, Resource Management Specialist, NOAA Fisheries; and Kirsten Leong, Social Scientist, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA One Health and NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network

Seminar Contact(s): morgan.zabow@noaa.govLocation: Webinar


Remote Access: Please Register at:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3965689284232880982
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For your awareness, this webinar will be recorded and shared online.

Accessibility: Please email aja.szumylo@noaa.gov if you need special accommodations to attend.

Abstract: In preparation for the NOAA One Health Summit, we're hosting a webinar series to highlight specific health work being done in each of 8 NOAA regions. Part 1 of the 7th webinar, which will be held on July 19 @ 7pm ET / 4pm PT / 1pm HT, features NOAA staff and partners discussing food systems in Hawaii.


Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Recordings or other materials will be available after the seminar.


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Title: Postponed: A Fireside Chat Conversation with NASA and NOAA Chief Scientists
Presenter(s): Dr. Katherine Calvin, NASA Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor; and Dr. Sarah Kapnick, NOAA Chief Scientist
Date & Time: 19 July 2023
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar SeriesPostponed to a new date (TBD)

Title: A Fireside Chat Conversation with NASA and NOAA Chief Scientists

Presenter(s): Dr. Katherine Calvin , NASA Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor; and Dr. Sarah Kapnick , NOAA Chief Scientist

Sponsor(s): NOAA Environmental Leadership Seminar (NELS) Team
Seminar Contacts: Contact the NELS Team at nels@noaa.gov. The team includes Hernan Garcia Ph.D., Oceanographer with NESDIS NCEI; Katie Poser, Outreach Librarian at the NOAA Central Library with NOAAs OAR Sandra Claar, Program / Project Coordinator with NESDIS OSPO; and Robert Levy, NOAA Studio Production Manager.
Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/e60cnfh7uzb2/event/event_info.html.
Note: There is a limit of 1,000 online seats on a first come first served basis. This online seminar is open to NOAA and the public.

Abstract: NOAA Chief Scientist, Dr. Sarah Kapnick and NASA Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Katherine Calvin will discuss NOAA and NASA science mission commonalities, benefits, and present and future collaborative areas.

Bio(s): Katherine Calvin, Ph.D: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/katherine-calvin-chief-scientist-and-senior-climate-advisor/ and Sarah Kapnick, Ph.D: https://www.noaa.gov/our-people/leadership/sarah-kapnick-phd

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: The webinar will be recorded for later viewing and shortly afterwards made available through our NELS webpage. To access past NELS webinars visit the NOAA Environmental Leadership Seminar Series web page
NELS background: The goal of the NOAA Environmental Leadership Seminar (NELS) is to share examples of NOAA's role in environmental science, by those who lead it and make it happen. Since inception in 2019, we've had 34 NOAA speakers, three (3) panel discussions, and three (3) FY series. The audience for these seminars is composed of NOAA Staff, external stakeholders, partners, academia, industry, and the public. The NELS team can be reached at nels@noaa.gov. The NOAA Science Council sponsors the NELS.

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Title: A Dive into the NASA ACTIVATE Mission
Presenter(s): Armin Sorooshian, University of Arizona
Date & Time: 19 July 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar and at David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, USA
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A Dive into the NASA ACTIVATE Mission
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Armin Sorooshian, University of Arizona

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): jan.kazil@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/896642268455568222

Abstract: The NASA Aerosol Cloud meTeorology Interactions oVer the western ATlantic Experiment (ACTIVATE) produced a unique dataset for research into aerosol-cloud-meteorology interactions with applications extending from process-based studies to multi-scale model inter-comparison and improvement, and remote sensing algorithm assessments and advancements. ACTIVATE used two NASA Langley Research Center aircraft, a HU-25 Falcon and King Air, to conduct systematic and spatially coordinated flights over the northwest Atlantic Ocean amounting to 162 joint flights and 17 other single-aircraft flights between 2020 and 2022 across all seasons. Data cover 574 and 592 cumulative flights hours for the Falcon and King Air, respectively. Collectively, simultaneous data collected from both aircraft help characterize the same vertical column of the atmosphere. This talk will discuss the design, planning, and complex execution of the mission, along with a survey of early results.

Bio(s): Dr. Armin Sorooshian received his BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona and his PhD degree in Chemical Engineering from Caltech. He then conducted a 1 year postdoctoral fellowship at NOAA in Boulder, Colorado through the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA). Subsequently, he began his faculty career in Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Arizona in 2009, where he is now a University Distinguished Scholar. He specializes in field measurements relevant to aerosol-cloud interactions and has been involved with 15 airborne field projects since 2004, including 7 as the Principal Investigator. Armin is active in education and outreach, with several initiatives underway to empower underrepresented students in science and engineering. He has graduated 19 PhD students and been a recipient of numerous teaching recognitions at the university and national level.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: https://csl.noaa.gov/seminars/2023,contingent on speaker approval.

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Title: Developing Offshore Wind in US Waters Part 1: The Planning and Regulatory Framework
Presenter(s): Brian Hooker, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Office of Renewable Energy Programs; Betsy Nicholson, NOAA Office for Coastal Management; Joy Page, US Department of Energy Wind Energy Technology Office
Date & Time: 19 July 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Developing Offshore Wind in US Waters Part 1: The Planning and Regulatory Framework

Presenter(s):
Brian Hooker, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Office of Renewable Energy Programs
Betsy Nicholson, NOAA Office for Coastal Management
Joy Page, US Department of Energy Wind Energy Technology Office

Sponsor(s): NOAA National MPA Center and OCTO

Seminar Contact(s): Zac Cannizzo, zac.cannizzo@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2609560438125093214

Abstract:
The deployment of offshore wind energy facilities in US waters has tremendous potential to help the country deliver on its climate change commitments and clean energy goals. It is also a reality beginning to take shape with the first commercial-scale facilities beginning construction in 2023 in the Northeast US. In Part 1 of our webinar series on ocean wind energy in US waters, we will explore the historical and policy background and framing behind the US wind energy transition, including an introduction to the planning and regulation processes and the players involved. This webinar will set the groundwork for future discussions exploring offshore wind energy, its future in US waters, and its compatibility and interactions with marine protected areas and other ocean uses.

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Title: Pairing eDNA with an inshore acoustic survey for Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus): challenges and some promising findings
Presenter(s): Graham Sherwood, Senior Research Scientist, Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Date & Time: 19 July 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Pairing eDNA with an inshore acoustic survey for Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus): challenges and some promising findingsPart of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Graham Sherwood, Senior Research Scientist, Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics Working Group

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

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3938330135961338208

Abstract: Environmental DNA (eDNA) is becoming a promising tool for assessing abundance and biomass of organisms in marine settings. While many studies show that eDNA can be correlated with traditional survey methods, issues related to catchability and/or detectability of target species and stability of eDNA may hamper the development of more robust correlations between the two measures of abundance. Our current work builds on the results of a large-scale fisheries acoustic survey in coastal Maine, where Atlantic herring have previously been identified with a high degree of confidence, due to acoustic characteristics of schools and unique spawning behavior. The goal of this study was to compare acoustic estimates of herring abundance (known' schools) with eDNA concentrations to provide a robust test of the eDNA method for assessing fish abundance in the open ocean. Unfortunately, the northeast US herring stock complex underwent major declines over the period leading up to our field research making it difficult to observe spawning schools in the way that they have been in the past. Nonetheless, herring eDNA was detected in the study region and matched some patterns of acoustic biomass. Interestingly, our study showed a prominent depth dependency with herring eDNA being much more prevalent on the bottom (which is where spawning occurs). We also found that eDNA fragment size mattered; herring eDNA was much more detectable using primers for a shorter fragment (150 BP) compared to a longer fragment (792 BP). We will discuss how this information may be useful for making abundance inferences at different spatial and temporal scales. While this study was intended to pair eDNA sampling with an acoustic survey to validate' eDNA, we will also discuss how eDNA may prove very useful for ground-truthing acoustic signals which often can be ambiguous.

Bio(s): Graham Sherwood is a fisheries ecologist whose research at GMRI focuses on the intersections between food-web ecology, behavioral ecology, and energetics of diadromous, estuarine, coastal and continental shelf fish species, primarily in the Gulf of Maine region. He uses a broad range of observational methods to discern patterns in movement, stock structure, feeding, growth, and reproduction of a broad range of commercially and ecologically important species in the northwest Atlantic (e.g., Atlantic cod, Atlantic herring, alewife, monkfish, American lobster, northern shrimp). This includes fisheries acoustics, tagging (conventional and electronic), stable isotope analysis, and various stock discriminating techniques like morphometrics and otolith microchemistry. More recently, his work has focused on pairing traditional sampling techniques (e.g., seining, acoustics) with environmental DNA for the purpose of validating the latter as a fisheries assessment tool.

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

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18 July 2023

Title: U.S. West Watch: Atmospheric Rivers
Presenter(s): David Rizzardo - California Department of Water Resources; Jon Rutz - Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes; Mimi Hughes - NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory
Date & Time: 18 July 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: U.S. West Watch: Atmospheric Rivers

Presenter(s):David Rizzardo, California Department of Water ResourcesJon Rutz, Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E)Mimi Hughes, NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory

Sponsor(s): The NOAA West Regional Collaboration NetworkSeminar Contacts: Joe Casola (joseph.casola@noaa.gov); James White (james.h.white@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar


Remote Access: Sign up via go-to-webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5526618662783411805

Abstract: West Watch is a monthly webinar series that brings together NOAA staff and partners from across the agency and region to share information about climate observations and impacts across the West. It's a great forum to learn more about recent events and conditions, and to hear from individuals and organizations that provide climate services to the region. This month will feature presentations and discussion about Atmospheric Rivers (ARs) in the US West. We'll talk about the impacts from ARs in California this past winter, a variety of research projects that are building our collective understanding and predictability of ARs, and the potential connections between ARs and climate change.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: The presentation will be recorded. Webinar recordings can be found here.
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Title: A crash course on Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR): what it is, ways to do it, and context in Alaska
Presenter(s): Jessica Cross, NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory
Date & Time: 18 July 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A crash course on Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR): what it is, ways to do it, and context in Alaska


Presenter(s): Jessica Cross, NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) and Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/marine-cdr/

Abstract: Human-induced climate changes already affect every inhabited region across the globe, with potentially dire consequences for many ecosystems and human communities. Under current emissions trajectories, global surface temperatures will continue to rise. With further warming of the Earth system, every region is projected to experience increasingly concurrent climate extremes, associated with clear impact drivers. Limiting warming to levels that avoid extreme risk requires immediate and substantial reductions of greenhouse emissions, as well as the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. While emissions-reduction approaches are the primary component for addressing this challenge, negative emissions strategies will be essential for keeping global temperatures at or below target levels. Many of these techniques are promising in theory, and have garnered significant attention from venture capital, private companies, and large NGOs interested in offsetting their carbon footprints. This in turn has led to the development of new legislation targeted at developing a US strategy for carbon removal. Despite this emerging interest, all carbon dioxide removal of these techniques are currently in their infancy and require additional research to evaluate their effectiveness and scalability and explore potential co-benefits and environmental risk, as outlined by a recent consensus study from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Mathematics. Here, we will profile marine carbon dioxide removal techniques that are relevant for Alaska and provide an opportunity for discussion.

Bio(s): Dr. Cross is a research scientist that works at the interface between the research and engineering communities to develop new tools to explore how our oceans support sustainable development and contribute to climate risk management. As an oceanographer with NOAA, she leads the agency's Carbon Dioxide Removal Task Force and manages the carbon system observing, research, and development for the Alaska and Pacific Arctic regions.

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Title: Mechanisms of solid and liquid freshwater flux out of the East Greenland Current
Presenter(s): Michael Spall, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Date & Time: 18 July 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Mechanisms of solid and liquid freshwater flux out of the East Greenland Current

Presenter(s): Michael Spall (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA)

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

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

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
Phone Numbers (US)+1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: The mechanisms that control the export of freshwater from the East Greenland Current, in both liquid and solid form, are explored using an idealized numerical model and scaling theory. A regional, coupled ocean/sea ice model is applied to a series of calculations in which key parameters are varied and the scaling theory is used to interpret the model results. The offshore ice flux, occurring in late winter, is driven primarily by internal stresses and is most sensitive to the thickness of sea ice on the shelf coming out of Fram Strait and the strength of along-shore winds over the shelf. The offshore liquid freshwater flux is achieved by eddy fluxes in late summer while there is an onshore liquid freshwater flux in winter due to the ice-ocean stress, resulting in only weak annual mean flux. The scaling theory identifies the key non-dimensional parameters that control the behavior and reproduces the general parameter dependence found in the numerical model. Climate models predict that winds will increase and ice export from the Arctic will decrease in the future, both of which will lead to a decrease in the offshore flux of sea ice, while the influence on liquid freshwater may increase or decrease, depending on the relative changes in the onshore Ekman transport and offshore eddy fluxes.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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13 July 2023

Title: Algal symbiont considerations and active intervention strategies to enhance coral survival under climate change
Presenter(s): Shayle Matsuda, Shedd Aquarium
Date & Time: 13 July 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Algal symbiont considerations and active intervention strategies to enhance coral survival under climate change

Presenter(s): Shayle Matsuda, Shedd Aquarium

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.donovan@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access:
Adobe Connect
1. To join the meeting: http://noaacsc.adobeconnect.com/coralscollab/ 2. Click the microphone at the top of the screen to connect audio.

Abstract: Multicellular life relies on diverse microbial communities for essential biological functions. These microorganisms contribute to metabolism, stress resistance, and acclimatization, benefiting both individual organisms and entire ecosystems. In the case of reef-building corals, their ability to thrive in warmer ocean conditions largely depends on their interactions with photosynthetic endosymbiotic algae known as Symbiodiniaceae. Coral-associated microbial organisms play a crucial role in innovative restoration approaches. Here, I will explore how various species of algal symbionts influence resistance and resilience to bleaching events. I will also discuss the physiological trade-offs and considerations associated with hosting thermally tolerant symbionts. Furthermore, I will explore how the ability of coral larvae to form enduring symbiotic relationships with different algal species can guide the development of active and scalable intervention strategies to enhance coral reef survival, particularly in the face of elevated temperatures.

Bio(s): Shayle Matsuda, Ph.D., is a David H. Smith Conservation Research Postdoctoral Fellow at Shedd Aquarium's Daniel P. Haerther Center for Conservation and Research. His research focuses on understanding the impact of climate change-induced ocean warming on reef-building corals, specifically examining coral symbioses involving algal symbionts and bacterial communities. A key aspect of his work involves developing innovative methods to enhance coral thermal tolerance through active interventions, while also exploring the microbial foundations of thermal resilience. He earned his Ph.D. in marine biology from the University of Hawai'i Mnoa and the Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology, his MSc in biology from San Francisco State University and the California Academy of Sciences, and his BA from the University of California Santa Cruz. He is an avid science communicator and advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in STEM. He serves as a member of the Brain Trust for the national Inclusive Science Communication Symposium and contributes to the Broadening Participation Committee at the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology.NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly email: Send an email to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your comments and ideas!
Title: NOAA CoastWatch: Use of CoastWatch data and products for hurricane research
Presenter(s): Gustavo Goni, Joaquin Trinanes, NOAA AOML
Date & Time: 13 July 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA CoastWatch: Use of CoastWatch data and products for hurricane research


Presenter(s): Gustavo Goni, Joaquin Trinanes, AOML

Abstract: Atlantic OceanWatch/Caribbean/Gulf of Mexico Node Managers present on how CoastWatch contributes to hurricane research.

Sponsor(s): NOAA CoastWatch (STAR)

Seminar Contact(s): Victoria.Wegman@noaa.gov
Slides, Recordings Other Materials: available 24-48 hours following the seminar at this link:
https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/star/PastSeminars.php

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Title: Unique and ubiquitous: the role of deep-sea methane seeps to the ocean, planet, and society
Presenter(s): Dr. Andrew Thurber, Associate Professor at Oregon State University
Date & Time: 13 July 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Unique and ubiquitous: the role of deep-sea methane seeps to the ocean, planet, and societyNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Dr. Andrew Thurber, Associate Professor at Oregon State University

Sponsor(s): NOAA Ocean Exploration and NOAA Central LibrarySeminar Contacts: library.seminars@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7546755775122808670

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

Abstract: Methane seeps are areas where the greenhouse gas methane is released from vast subsurface, seafloor reservoirs. Microbes harness this methane for energy, creating epicenters of unique biodiversity and food for a diversity of animals. Once thought to be rare habitats, we now know that they are abundant throughout the world's oceans. Increasingly, we are also appreciating that they create spheres of altered ecosystem processes that impact large-scale chemical cycles, fisheries production, and greenhouse gas mitigation. Here, I will discuss recent advances in our understanding of methane seeps in our oceans and their critical role in Marine Ecosystem Services, including significant potential for biopharmaceutical discovery.Keywords: Ecosystem Services, Deep Sea, Methane

Bio(s): Andrew Thurber is an Associate Professor of Oceanography and Microbiology at Oregon State University. He holds a BSc from Hawai'i Pacific University, an MSc from Moss Landing Marine Labs, and a PhD from Scripps Institution of Oceanography. He studies how the Ocean works including how the Deep Sea fits into a functioning planet. Currently, his work focuses on methane seeps, habitats whose biological processes keep a greenhouse gas out of the atmosphere while fueling deep-sea communities.

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

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Title: Climate change effects on children’s health and well-being in the United States
Presenter(s): Jeremy Martinich, US EPA; Caitlin Gould, US EPA; Lauren Gentile, US EPA
Date & Time: 13 July 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Adobe Connect Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Climate change effects on children's health and well-being in the United States

Presenter(s):
Jeremy Martinich, US EPA, Climate Change Division (CCD), Climate Science and Impacts Branch (CSIB); Dr. Caitlin Gould, US EPA CCD/CSIB;
Dr. Lauren Gentile, US EPA CCD/CSIB

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

Seminar Contacts: Moe Nelson, david.moe.nelson@noaa.gov ; Caitlin Gould, gould.caitlin@epa.gov

Location: Adobe Connect Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/eldwwss7g3lx/event/registration.html

Accessibility: TBD

Abstract: In April 2023, EPA released a report " Climate Change Impacts on Children's Health and Well-Being in the U.S. - analyzing the effects of climate change on children's health through the end of the century. The report considers five climate change-related stressors " heat, air quality, changes in seasonality, infectious disease, and flooding " provides projections of how each stress or may impact children across the country under different levels of future warming. The report delves into further analyses of how certain populations of children may be disproportionately affected by a particular stressor and health outcome.

Bio(s): TBD

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials:
The webinar was recorded, and can be viewed by following this link, then click "Play Recording": https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/ptwb5s5blrrt/ .
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12 July 2023

Title: Alaska Fisheries Science Center Ecosystem Status Reports: Looking forward after 30 years
Presenter(s): Bridget Ferriss, Research Fish Biologist, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 12 July 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Alaska Fisheries Science Center Ecosystem Status Reports: Looking forward after 30 years (EBM/EBFM)NOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Bridget Ferriss, Research Fish Biologist, NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS and NOAA Central Library

Seminar Contacts: Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov) and NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2193136901026367578
Registering for this seminar will provide you access to the full series of seminars.


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

Abstract: The NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center has produced annual Ecosystem Status Reports (ESRs) since 1995. The Gulf of Alaska, Aleutian Islands, and Eastern Bering Sea ESRs include a broad network of collaborators and a year-round process of information gathering and communication effort. In 2023, a Committee of Independent Experts for Alaska ESRs reviewed the goals and process, with recommendations of how to potentially increase their effectiveness in support of ecosystem-based fishery management. We highlight priorities and suggestions from the review that work for all three ESRs, and are related to evolving ESR contributions, process, and community.

Keywords: Alaska, Ecosystem Status Report, Future

Bio(s): Dr. Bridget Ferriss is a marine ecologist interested in the interaction of fish with their surrounding ecosystem, and how understanding these relationships can support sustainable fisheries management. Dr. Ferriss works at NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center where she produces the Gulf of Alaska Ecosystem Status Report, in support of the groundfish harvest-setting process. Dr. Ferriss' current research uses a modeling approach to better understand how marine systems respond to varying harvest scenarios and environmental conditions.

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


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Title: Planktonic associations in the northern Bering and Chukchi Seas and Record Arctic cyclone of January 2022: how it led to a record loss of sea ice and how forecasts fared
Presenter(s): Silvana Gonzalez, Ph. D., NOAA; and Edward Blanchard-Wrigglesworth, Ph. D, University of Washington
Date & Time: 12 July 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Juvenile snow crab habitat and response to warming in the Chukchi Sea
Part of NOAA EcoFOCI Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Silvana Gonzalez, Ph.D. NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center; and Edward Blanchard-Wrigglesworth, Ph.D, University of Washington


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.

Seminar Contact(s): EcoFOCI Physical Scientist (emily.lemagie@noaa.gov) and EcoFOCI Zooplankton Ecologist Deana Crouser (deana.crouser@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

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Abstract: We describe associations among planktonic communities under different oceanographic conditions during the unprecedented warm period of 2017-2019 in the northern Bering and Chukchi Seas coupled with a presentation about the most intense Arctic storm on record that took place in January 2022, causing a record loss of sea ice that forecasts struggled to predict. Decreasing trends in phytoplankton size and increased abundances of smaller zooplankton of Pacific origin have been reported for the Northern Bering and Chukchi Seas as a response to warming and sea ice loss. A set of integrated ecosystem surveys were conducted as part of the Arctic Integrated Ecosystem Research Program (Arctic IERP). Samples from these surveys and a Structural Equation Modeling approach to understand mechanistic associations among planktonic communities and the environment. The strongest recorded storm in the Arctic took place in January 2022. We learned that some of this storm's record-breaking characteristics were predicted well by model forecasts. However, the effects of this storm on the Arctic sea ice cover were not well predicted. Improving initial conditions and the representation of interactions between the atmosphere, sea ice, and ocean in models will help improve forecasts of weather and sea ice.

Bio(s): Silvana is currently a postdoc at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle. She earned a bachelor degree in Biological Sciences from the Universidad de la Republica in Uruguay and has a Master degree in Oceanography from the University of Cadiz in Spain. She completed her PhD at the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences at the University of Washington in 2021. Edward is a research assistant professor in atmospheric sciences at the University of Washington. His research focuses on high latitude climate and weather, with a focus on sea ice variability and predictability.


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Title: Research Transitions Fireside Chat: Pathways to Implementation - Considerations for Success
Presenter(s): Panelists: Michelle Mainelli, Deputy Director, National Weather Service; David Detlor, National Marine Fisheries Service; Dorothy Koch, Oceanic and Atmospheric Research; Mark Monaco, Senior Scientist, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Ocean Service; Kathryn Shontz, National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service; Stephan Smith, National Weather Service; Benjamin Richards, NOAA Fisheries
Date & Time: 12 July 2023
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Research Transitions Fireside Chat: Pathways to Implementation - Considerations for Success

Presenter(s):Keynote

Presenter(s): Michelle Mainelli, Deputy Director, National Weather Service (NWS)Moderator: Lonnie Gonsalves , Stressor Detection and Impacts Division Chief and Line Office Transition Manager (LOTM), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Ocean Service.Panelists:
  • David Detlor, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
  • Dorothy Koch, Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
  • Mark Monaco, Senior Scientist, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), National Ocean Service (NOS)
  • Kathryn Shontz, National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS)
  • Stephan Smith, National Weather Service (NWS)
  • Benjamin Richards, Acting Director, Science Operations Division, Pacific Islands FIsheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)


Sponsor(s): NOAA Central Library; ORTASeminar Contacts: library.seminars@noaa.gov and katie.geddes@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2401341523783409756

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and Federal Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) service are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.


Abstract: The goal of this Fireside Chat will be to understand key considerations that can be taken into account upfront to enable transitions to move forward to implementation. Considerations may include factors such as ensuring adequate funding, establishing a "handshake" between the developer and the end-user, and checking that software is compatible, etc. This event will offer perspectives from across the NOAA Line Offices regarding pathways to implementation of research and development and examples of their successes and challenges.Keywords: Research transitions, R2X, innovation


Bio(s): Find them here: https://libguides.library.noaa.gov/seminars/upcoming/Research-Transitions-Fireside-Chat-Pathways-to-Implementation-Considerations-for-S

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11 July 2023

Title: Mexico's Vaquita Porpoise Hangs On, But Necessary Changes in Fisheries Not Progressing
Presenter(s): Dr. Barbara Taylor, independent scientist, IUCN Cetacean Group Specialist coordinator; and Dr. Sarah Mesnick, Ecologist, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries
Date & Time: 11 July 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Mexico's Vaquita Porpoise Hangs On, But Necessary Changes in Fisheries Not ProgressingNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Dr. Barbara Taylor, independent scientist, IUCN Cetacean Group Specialist coordinator & Dr. Sarah Mesnick, Ecologist, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries

Sponsor(s): NMFS OPR and NOAA Central Library

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3823753327985216859


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

Abstract: Vaquitas, Mexico's endemic porpoise, should be extinct according to model predictions. Miraculously at least ten have survived and are reproducing since 2018. The one threat to their existence is gillnets. Placement of concrete blocks with hooks that entangle gillnets has provided a real sanctuary in vaquitas' last stronghold. However, gillnets remain the primary method used to fish. A group of fishermen use alternative vaquita friendly gear, but have little to no support for their efforts. Enforcement of the embargo of gillnet caught shrimp remains a serious issue as does illegal fishing of totoaba for their swim bladder sold in Chinese markets. Vaquitas provide many valuable lessons relevant to endangered species conservation.

Keywords: Vaquitas, keep hope alive

Bio(s):
Barbara Taylor is a retired marine conservation biologist with NOAA Fisheries, and coordinator of IUCN red list assessments for cetaceans.
Sarah Mesnick is a behavioral ecologist with NOAA Fisheries with interest in incentive-based approaches to mitigating marine mammal bycatch.

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


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10 July 2023

Title: NMFS- Sea Grant Population and Ecosystem Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics Fellowship Research Symposium Teaser
Presenter(s): Matt Damiano, Southeast Fisheries Science Center Beaufort Lab, Postdoctoral Associate; Janelle Morano, Cornell University, PhD Candidate; Nima Farchadi, San Diego State University - University of California, PhD student; Emily Chen, University of California, Berkeley, PhD student
Date & Time: 10 July 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NMFS- Sea Grant Population and Ecosystem Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics Fellowship Research Symposium TeaserNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s):
- Matt Damiano, Southeast Fisheries Science Center Beaufort Lab, Postdoctoral Associate
- Janelle Morano, Cornell University, PhD Candidate
- Nima Farchadi, San Diego State University - University of California, PhD student
- Emily Chen, University of California, Berkeley, PhD student

Sponsor(s): NMFS Sea Grant and NOAA Central Library

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1747382793891228247


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

Abstract: This presentation will highlight 4 of our NMFS-Sea Grant Population and Ecosystem Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics fellows (2 PhD students, 1 PhD candidate and one postdoctoral student representing 4 different Universities in collaboration with NOAA). This presentation will provide a sampling of the breadth of fisheries and stock assessment related research that our fellows are currently working on. Additionally, this series of short talks will offer insight into the fellowship, and hopefully entice folks to come meet all of our fellows in person at the NMFS-Sea Grant Research Symposium (July 31-August 2, 2023, Silver Spring, MD ).

Keywords: Species distribution modeling, Sea Grant, Symposium

Bio(s):
Dr. Damiano is a Postdoctoral Associate at the Southeast Fisheries Science Center Beaufort Lab. He is currently working on best practices for integrating close-kin mark recapture frameworks with age-structured stock assessment for red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus), and a spatially explicit management strategy evaluation for common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus).

Janelle Morano is a Ph.D. Candidate at Cornell University using quantitative approaches to understand long-term patterns of species distributions, movement, population dynamics, and community assemblages, forecasting species distribution patterns, and incorporating spatial information into best management practices.

Nima Farchadi is a PhD student in the San Diego State University - University of California, Davis Joint Doctoral Program in Ecology. Nima completed his BSc at the University of Maryland and his MSc in Marine Science at University of San Diego where he studied the distribution and habitat preferences of blue and black marlin in the eastern Pacific Ocean. His PhD research now focuses on characterizing the spatiotemporal responses of fishing vessels and highly migratory species under marine heatwaves, which he gets to collaborate on with several to different organizations to create tools, such as the Fisheries and Climate Toolkit (FaCeT), that will help support climate-ready and sustainable fisheries.

Emily Chen is a 4th year PhD candidate at UC Berkeley advised by Stephanie Carlson (NMFS mentors: Will Satterthwaite and Michael O'Farrell). She is interested in life history diversity and intraspecific variation and developing quantitative tools for fisheries management.

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


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6 July 2023

Title: NOAA One Health: Marine Mammal Health in the Southeast and Caribbean
Presenter(s): Wayne McFee, Principal Investigator for Coastal Marine Mammal Assessments, NOS National Centers for Coastal and Ocean Science; Bonnie Ertel, Environmental Scientist, NOS National Centers for Coastal and Ocean Science
Date & Time: 6 July 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar -- Marine Mammal Health in the Southeast and Caribbean
NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Wayne McFee, Principal Investigator for Coastal Marine Mammal Assessments, NOS National Centers for Coastal and Ocean Science; and Bonnie Ertel, Environmental Scientist, NOS National Centers for Coastal and Ocean Science

Sponsor(s): NOAA One Health and NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network

Seminar Contact(s): morgan.zabow@noaa.govLocation: Webinar


Remote Access: Please Register at:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4126059652213335135
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Accessibility: Please email aja.szumylo@noaa.gov if you need special accommodations to attend.

Abstract: In preparation for the NOAA One Health Summit, we're hosting a webinar series to highlight specific health work being done in each of 8 NOAA regions. The sixth webinar, which will be held on July 6 @ Noon ET / 9am PT / 6am HT, features NOAA staff discussing their work on marine mammal health in the Southeast and Caribbean.


Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Recordings or other materials will be available after the seminar.


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5 July 2023

Title: Parameterizing Drivers of Mortality for Juvenile Chinook Salmon in the Gulf of the Farrallones: Central California Coast: Early Marine Predation Risks in a Dynamic Ocean
Presenter(s): Kelly Vasbinder, University of California Santa Cruz
Date & Time: 5 July 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar and 110 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Parameterizing Drivers of Mortality for Juvenile Chinook Salmon in the Gulf of the Farrallones: Central California Coast: Early Marine Predation Risks in a Dynamic Ocean

Presenter(s): Kelly Vasbinder, Postdoctoral researcher, University of California Santa Cruz

Sponsor(s): NOAA NMFS SWFSC Fisheries Ecology DivisionSeminar contact: tanya.rogers@noaa.gov.Location: Webinar and 110 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA

Remote Access: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m5de8b1fe08b663314db3a6a3b2f367fd; Password (if needed): fedsem1nar! ; Join by phone: 415-527-5035 (US only, not a toll-free number), Access code/meeting number: 2762 421 0654

Abstract: Survival of fall-run juvenile Chinook salmon depends partially on the time from ocean entry to the end of the first year. In this key period, an ecosystem modeling approach is a valuable framework for exploring the impact of spatial and temporal variability on predation pressure and testing management strategies that can be taken during the freshwater period directly preceding ocean entry. Our ecosystem model incorporates a ROMS submodel for hydrodynamics, a Nutrients-Phytoplankton-Zooplankton (NPZ) submodel for generating prey fields, and an individual based model (IBM) for juvenile Chinook salmon. The salmon IBM consists of a series of modules representing growth, mortality, behavioral movement, and predation interactions. The mortality submodel includes size-based predation by a seabird predator that is based on both salmon size and the probability of salmon-seabird interactions, then scaled by the seabird population size and distribution. Temperature and krill fields from the ROMS and NPZ submodels are used in the IBM for calculating juvenile salmon growth and inform behavioral movement. Because growth is driven by the environment and our approach to predation mortality is based on size-dependence, the environment is also a driver of the interaction between salmon and their seabird predators. Our modeling framework predicts that environmental factors are largely responsible for survival when few predators are present, but when predators are abundant, they become an important factor in determining survival. This model can be used to explore a range of freshwater juvenile salmon management scenarios related to timing and size at ocean entry.

Bio(s): Kelly Vasbinder is a postdoc in the Ocean Sciences Department at UCSC. Her research interests are in population and ecosystem modeling of fisheries species. She is especially interested in early life stages of fish, and how we can better represent the dynamics of larval and juvenile stages in models. The focus of her current research is the outmigration of juvenile Chinook salmon and their predator-prey interactions off of central California.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded; link to recording available upon request.

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29 June 2023

Title: Autonomous High-Resolution Ocean Floor Mapping
Presenter(s): Andrew March, Undersea Systems and Technology, Asst. Group Leader, MIT LL
Date & Time: 29 June 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Autonomous High-Resolution Ocean Floor Mapping

Presenter(s): Andrew March, MIT LL, Lexington MA, FFRDC, Undersea Systems and Technology, Asst. Group Leader

Sponsor(s): Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IOCM) Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Andrew March, amarch@ll.mit.edu; Amber Butler amber.butler@noaa.gov, iwgocm.staff@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2211659274259940958

Abstract: Mapping of the ocean floor has been identified as an international grand challenge because no existing technology offers both high-resolution and fast coverage rate. Meter-scale resolution seafloor maps, necessary for applications such as search and resource exploration, are obtained by sending sensors deep into the ocean " a slow and difficult approach to mapping large areas. Low-frequency sonar can propagate across the long distances underwater potentially providing fast coverage, but diffraction and ship size constraints limit the attainable resolution. A novel future mapping capability could deploy a small fleet of USVs to create a sparse array ten to a hundred times larger than existing, fixed hull-mounted arrays. The larger effective array produces a narrower beam enabling higher resolution maps at deeper depths. To demonstrate that this is feasible, our team conducted a series of risk reduction efforts culminating in the deployment of a rigid sparse aperture sonar array (8 m - 8 m) in Cape Cod Bay.

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Title: An evaluation of eight global ocean reanalysis for the Northeast U.S. Continental Shelf
Presenter(s): Alma Carolina Castillo Trujillo, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Date & Time: 29 June 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: An evaluation of eight global ocean reanalysis for the Northeast U.S. Continental Shelf

Presenter(s): Alma Carolina Castillo Trujillo, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Sponsor(s): U.S. Northeast Climate-Fisheries Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://meet.google.com/paw-jhrb-nzr

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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Title: U.S. Eastern Region Climate Services: Heat Season Preparedness and City Pilots
Presenter(s): Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University; and Janice Barnes, Principal at Climate Adaptation Partners
Date & Time: 29 June 2023
9:30 am - 10:30 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Eastern Region Climate Services

Remote Access: Heat Season Preparedness and City Pilots

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Eastern Region Climate Services Webinar Series

Presenter(s):
Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University;
Janice Barnes, Principal at Climate Adaptation Partners


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

Seminar Contact(s): Ellen Mecray

Location: Webinar

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 June conditions and Janice Barnes will lead our focus on heat season preparedness with a focus on the climate and equity heat pilots conducted around the US.


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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Title: NOAA One Health - Extreme Heat
Presenter(s): Janice Barnes, Founder, Climate Adaptation Partners
Date & Time: 29 June 2023
9:30 am - 10:30 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar -- Extreme Heat - Heat Health Pilots
NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar Series / Eastern Region Climate Services monthly webinar series

Presenter(s): Janice Barnes, Founder, Climate Adaptation Partners

Sponsor(s): NOAA One Health, Eastern Region Climate Services, and NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network

Seminar Contact(s): morgan.zabow@noaa.govLocation: Webinar


Remote Access: Please Register at:https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8640944652335396109
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Abstract: In preparation for the NOAA One Health Summit (August 15-16 in Washington DC) we're hosting a webinar series to highlight specific health work being done in each of eight NOAA regions. This webinar features discussions on extreme heat and the heat health pilot projects.


Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Recordings or other materials will be available after the seminar.


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28 June 2023

Title: Morphological Transformations of Ice Crystals formed from Pure Water and Solutions
Presenter(s): Jerry Harrington, Pennsylvania State University
Date & Time: 28 June 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAAScience Seminar Series

Title: Morphological Transformations of Ice Crystals formed from Pure Water and Solutions
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Jerry Harrington, Pennsylvania State University

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): jan.kazil@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4412043725138446687

Abstract: Observations and measurements show that ice crystals transform from compact, pristine forms to "florid", complex forms as the supersaturation rises. This morphological transformation has important consequences for the radiative properties of clouds, and for how ice crystals are treated in numerical models. Our analysis of ice crystals grown from small, 10-micron radius frozen droplets in a levitation diffusion chamber reveals that morphological transformations begin above a relative supersaturation threshold. While the threshold is derived from measurements at temperatures below -40 C, extrapolation to higher temperatures matches data from earlier laboratory measurements. This result indicates that this supersaturation threshold may be general and that it could be used as a replacement for similar thresholds used in numerical cloud models. We show that theories of faceting instability can predict the measured threshold. Preliminary analysis of ice crystals formed from pure water as compared to NaCl solution drops shows that there may be fundamental differences in the growth rates and the morphological changes to the crystals.

Bio(s): Dr. Jerry Harrington is a Professor of Meteorology in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Harrington's research focuses on cloud processes. His work ranges from studying the growth of individual drops and ice crystals, to studying the structure, microphysics, and dynamical evolution of cloud systems. Studies of droplet and ice crystal growth is done theoretically and in the laboratory where particles can be studied in highly controlled environments. Jerry also works on the radiative, turbulent, and microphysical processes within clouds using both measurements and models. He continues to be involved in a number of Arctic field studies that attempt to understand Arctic cloud processes. Jerry and his group also develop numerical models to understand the interactions between radiation, microphysics, and turbulence within clouds. The group's modeling studies have ranged from studying layered clouds in the subtropics and the arctic, to simulations of three dimensional radiative effects on supercell thunderstorms.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: https://csl.noaa.gov/seminars/2023, contingent on speaker approval.

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Title: Net Community Production rates by O2/N2 gas ratios at M2 in the Southeastern Bering Sea and The changing southeastern Bering Sea: 29 years at M2
Presenter(s): Haley Cynar, M.S, Oregon State University; and Phyllis Stabeno, PhD, NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory
Date & Time: 28 June 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Net Community Production rates by O2/N2 gas ratios at M2 in the Southeastern Bering Sea and The changing southeastern Bering Sea: 29 years at M2
Part of NOAA EcoFOCI Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Haley Cynar, PhD Student, Oregon State University; and Phyllis Stabeno, Ph.D., NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory


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 series 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.

Seminar Contact(s): EcoFOCI Physical Scientist (emily.lemagie@noaa.gov) and EcoFOCI Zooplankton Ecologist Deana Crouser (deana.crouser@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/891851101
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Abstract: We will describe the changing conditions in the southeastern Bering Sea and estimates of ocean productivity from moored instruments at NOAA site M2. The biophysical mooring at M2 has marked the changes in the Bering Sea for 29 years. Patterns of primary productivity in the Bering Sea, which typically consist of a spring bloom, intermittent summer production, and a possible fall bloom are of importance to the ecosystem and fisheries in the region that depend on this influx of organic material. An important productivity metric, net community production (NCP) is considered to be an estimate of the maximum organic carbon available to be exported out of the surface ocean, with implications for the ecosystem, fisheries, carbon budgets, and climate modeling. NCP rates were estimated based on the oxygen/nitrogen (O2/N2) ratio from instruments deployed on the M2 mooring in the Southeastern Bering Sea in 2021, and will be discussed here in concert with productivity estimates from other methods and co-located sensors. The biophysical mooring at M2 has marked the changes in Bering Sea for 29 years.

Bio(s): Haley Cynar is a PhD student at Oregon State University in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, with a concentration in Ocean Ecology and Biogeochemistry. Her research focuses on measures of ocean productivity using dissolved gases and isotopes as tracers of biological productivity. Phyllis Stabeno is a physical oceanographer at Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory. She conducts research into the impacts of climate change on high-latitude marine ecosystems.


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Title: Endangered Species Act (ESA) 50th Anniversary: Past, Present, and Future
Presenter(s): Kim Damon-Randall, Director of NOAA Fisheries' Office of Protected Resources
Date & Time: 28 June 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Kim Damon-Randall, Director of NOAA Fisheries' Office of Protected Resources

Sponsor(s): NOAA Fisheries and NOAA Central LibrarySeminar Contacts: NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9069579379420984155

Abstract: 2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). This landmark legislation is a powerful and effective tool for conserving species and their habitats. During this monumental commemoration of 50 years, we will highlight NOAA Fisheries' science, conservation actions, and partnerships that implement the ESA.

Keywords: ESA, conservation, anniversary

Bio(s): Kim Damon-Randall is the Director of NOAA Fisheries' Office of Protected Resources at HQ. Prior to joining OPR, Kim was at NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Regional Office working on Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act issues in a variety of role including Assistant Regional Administrator.

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27 June 2023

Title: June U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing
Presenter(s): Brian Fuchs, National Drought Mitigation Center; Kelsey Satalino, NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences
Date & Time: 27 June 2023
3:00 pm - 3:35 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: June Southwest Drought Briefing

Presenter(s):
  • Current Climate Conditions and Outlook: Brian Fuchs | National Drought Mitigation Center
  • New State Pages on Drought.gov: Kelsey Satalino | NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System, CIRES/CU Boulder


Seminar Contact(s): Gretel Follingstad (gretel.follingstad@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1446289139329627

Abstract:
Short-term drought in the Southwest has greatly improved. As we look forward to the spring melt, what will this mean for reservoir storage and long-term drought? This webinar will look at current and forecasted drought conditions for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah. Following the conditions update, this webinar will include a demonstration of the new state-specific tools available on drought.gov.

Recordings: Webinar summaries and recordings will be posted on Drought.gov: https://www.drought.gov/webinars?page=1&dews=Intermountain%20West

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Title: Observations of river plume mixing in the surf zone
Presenter(s): Samuel Kastner, Western Washington University
Date & Time: 27 June 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Observations of river plume mixing in the surf zone

Presenter(s): Samuel Kastner, Western Washington University

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

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
Phone Numbers (US)+1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: We use salinity observations from drifters and moorings at the Quinault River mouth to investigate mixing and stratification in a surf-zone-trapped river plume. We quantify mixing based on the rate of change of salinity DS/Dt in the drifters' quasi-Lagrangian reference frame and estimate a constant value of the vertical eddy diffusivity of salt of Kz = (2.2 0.6) - 10'3 m2 s'1, based on the relationship between vertically integrated DS/Dt and stratification, with values as high as 1 - 10'2 m2 s'1 when stratification is low. Mixing, quantified as DS/Dt, is directly correlated to surf-zone stratification, and is therefore modulated by changes in stratification caused by tidal variability in freshwater volume flux. High DS/Dt is observed when the near-surface stratification is high and salinity gradients are collocated with wave-breaking turbulence. We observe a transition from low stratification and low DS/Dt at low tidal stage to high stratification and high DS/Dt at high tidal stage. Observed wave-breaking turbulence does not change significantly with stratification, tidal stage, or offshore wave height; as a result, we observe no relationship between plume mixing and offshore wave height for the range of conditions sampled. Thus, plume mixing in the surf zone is altered by changes in stratification; these are due to tidal variability in freshwater flux from the river and not wave conditions, presumably because depth-limited wave breaking causes sufficient turbulence for mixing to occur during all observed conditions. This has implications for predicting the transport of pollutants, nutrients, and sediment delivered to the coastal ocean by small rivers.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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Title: U.S. Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar
Presenter(s): Chris Fuhrmann, Southeast Regional Climate Center; Jeff Dobur and Todd Hamill, National Weather Service Southeast River Forecast Center; Pam Knox, University of Georgia; Matthew Rosencrans, National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center
Date & Time: 27 June 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar

Presenter(s):

Climate Overview
Chris Fuhrmann | Southeast Regional Climate Center

Water Resources Overview
Jeff Dobur/Todd Hamill | NOAA/National Weather Service Southeast River Forecast Center

Agriculture Impact Update
Pam Knox | University of Georgia

2023 Hurricane Outlook
Matthew Rosencrans | NOAA/National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center

Seminar Contact(s): Meredith Muth (meredith.f.muth@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6846806667689526028

Abstract:
The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center (SERCC), the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Nio and La Nia. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production, water resources, wildfires and ecosystems.

The June 2023 webinar special topic is the 2023 Hurricane Outlook.

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

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26 June 2023

Title: U.S. Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar
Presenter(s): Karin Bumbaco, Office of the Washington State Climatologist, Ed Townsend, NWS Weather Forecast Office, Pendleton, Oregon, Matthew Koszuta, Oregon State University, Kelsey Satalino, NOAA NIDIS/CU-Boulder CIRES
Date & Time: 26 June 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar

Presenter(s):

Climate Recap & Current Conditions
Karin Bumbaco | Office of the Washington State Climatologist

Seasonal Conditions & Climate Outlook
Ed Townsend | NWS Weather Forecast Office, Pendleton, OR

Weakened Orographic Influence on Cool-Season Precipitation in Simulations of Future Warming Over the Western US
Matthew Koszuta | Oregon State University

Demo: Newly Expanded Drought.gov State Pages
Kelsey Satalino | NOAA NIDIS/CU-Boulder CIRES

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/798301944690632282

Abstract:
According to the June 6, 2023 U.S. Drought Monitor, 28% of the Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) is in drought. While drought coverage has dropped from 56% since the beginning of spring (March 20), the region experienced an unusually rapid snowmelt and coastal areas of WA/OR have worsened. This webinar will provide more information on the current regional conditions and outlooks as well as a presentations on "Weakened Orographic Influence on Cool-Season Precipitation in Simulations of Future Warming Over the Western US" and a demo of the newly expanded state pages on drought.gov.

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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23 June 2023

Title: June 2023 NOAA NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing
Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Date & Time: 23 June 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: June 2023 NOAA NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing


Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) and Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/june-2023-climate-briefing/

Abstract: We will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss some forecast tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for July 2023 and the summer season. Join the gathering online to learn what's happened and what may be in store with Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the Alaska Climate Specialist with ACCAP and has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information and graphics describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities, and the media.

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22 June 2023

Title: Career Pathways to Collaborative Science Success
Presenter(s): Julie Gonzalez, University of California-Davis, Gonzalez@ucdavis.edu; Chris Peter, Great Bay NERR, Christopher.Peter@wildlife.nh.gov; Kelly Darnell, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, kelly.darnell@usm.edu; Doug George, NOAA OCM, douglas.george@noaa.gov; Caitlin Young, NOAA RESTORE, caitlin.young@noaa.gov
Date & Time: 22 June 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Career Pathways to Collaborative Science Success

Presenter(s):
  • Julie Gonzalez, PhD Candidate, University of California - Davis
  • Chris Peter, Research Coordinator, Great Bay NERR
  • Kelly Darnell, Interim Director, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
  • Caitlin Young, Science Coordinator, NOAA RESTORE Science Program
  • Doug George, NERRS Science Collaborative Program Manager, NOAA Office for Coastal Management


Sponsor(s): This webinar is co-sponsored by the NERRS Science Collaborative and NOAA RESTORE Seminar Contacts: Doug George (douglas.george@noaa.gov) or Nick Soberal (nsoberal@umich.edu) Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8398703561341897303

Abstract:
Curious about collaborative science but unsure how to get started? Maybe you're an early career scientist and you're worried that collaborative science goals won't align with the metrics and rewards of the academic tenure-track system. Or maybe you're a resource manager or steward who is intrigued about the advantages of a collaborative approach but you're not sure how it could fit into your work.No matter your career track or level of experience, we believe collaborative science should be accessible and that there are countless entry points and pathways to success. If you are - or are working with - someone wondering how to get started doing collaborative science, this webinar is for you. Hear from collaborative science practitioners at different moments in their careers to discuss what it takes to do collaborative science, how it's different, and why it makes a difference. Collaborative Science Conversations
The NOAA RESTORE Science and NERRS Science Collaborative programs are back at it, teaming up to bring you the voices of project teams from the field through our Collaborative Conversations webinar series. These sessions dig into the unique value of collaborative science, what it feels like in practice, and tips and strategies for success.

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21 June 2023

Title: New NOAA/NESDIS Satellite Products for Wildland Fire Applications
Presenter(s): Michael Pavolonis, NOAA/NESDIS Wildland Fire Program Manager
Date & Time: 21 June 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: VAWS: New NOAA/NESDIS Satellite Products for Wildland Fire Applications


Presenter(s): Michael Pavolonis, NOAA/NESDIS Wildland Fire Program Manager

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

Seminar Contact(s): Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) and Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/wildfire-satellite-applications/

Abstract: In an effort to address key capability gaps, the NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) has established a Wildland Fire Program focused on impactful service delivery. NESDIS Wildland Fire Program projects, aimed at addressing critical active fire capability gaps, are underway, with product and service demonstrations expected to begin by July 2023. The improved products are generated using the Next Generation Fire System (NGFS), which consists of a sensor agnostic (applicable to geostationary or low earth orbit satellites) active fire algorithm and higher order capabilities, including alerting, incident situational awareness tools that are highly tolerant of cloud cover, and an event-based data model that combines time-resolved satellite fire detections with complementary geospatial data layers. Terrain corrected GOES-R ABI imagery and fire detections have also been developed. In addition, a lightning prediction model, customized for incident management, is under development. With Alaska wildland fire applications in mind, this presentation will introduce the NESDIS Wildland Fire Program, highlight product development and demonstration activities, and facilitate continued dialogue with stakeholders.

Bio(s): Mike Pavolonis serves as the NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) Wildland Fire Program Manager. His responsibilities include NOAA-wide and interagency coordination and implementation of new initiatives aimed at delivering impactful products and services for wildland fire applications. For the last 17 years, Mike has worked for the NOAA/NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research, where he also serves as the Aviation Science Team lead. Mike has over 20 years of experience developing novel satellite products and holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from the University of Wisconsin " Madison. He also obtained a B.S. in Meteorology from the Pennsylvania State University.


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Title: How oceanographic conditions shape early rockfish survival in the California Current and plans to translate this work to pollock in the Gulf of Alaska and Biogoechemical modeling of the Northeast Pacific; past, present, and future resources for fisheries oceanography
Presenter(s): Will Fennie, NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center; and Al Hermann, NOAA Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, & Ecosystem Studies at the University of Washington
Date & Time: 21 June 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: How oceanographic conditions shape early rockfish survival in the California Current and plans to translate this work to pollock in the Gulf of Alaska and Biogoechemical modeling of the Northeast Pacific; past, present, and future resources for fisheries oceanography
Part of NOAA EcoFOCI Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Will Fennie, NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center; and Al Hermann, NOAA Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, & Ecosystem Studies at the University of Washington


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.

Seminar Contact(s): EcoFOCI Physical Scientist (emily.lemagie@noaa.gov) and EcoFOCI Zooplankton Ecologist Deana Crouser (deana.crouser@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/891851101
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311Access Code: 891-851-101

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Abstract: This seminar will discuss modeling and observational tools employed in the EcoFOCI program including techniques from the California Current system to study how ocean conditions experienced in early life affect fish species growth and survival and a brief history of our modeling activities, the present status of model products, how we serve these to the public, and our plans for the future. Over several decades at the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory we have applied numerical models to infer past, present and future states of these regional oceans and their biota. These estimates are provided to fisheries scientists to help identify local biophysical dynamics, and to managers to help develop effective management strategies in the face of short- and long-term environmental changes. As global warming generates extreme ocean conditions (i.e., marine heatwaves) we can gain insight into how larval fish growth and mortality will change in warmer conditions. The California Current Large Marine Ecosystem experienced anomalous ocean warming from 2014 to 2016, creating novel conditions. Otolith microstructure of juveniles of the economically and ecologically important black rockfish (Sebastes melanops) collected from 2013 to 2019 were examined to quantify the implications of changing ocean conditions on early growth and survival.

Bio(s):Will Fennie is a research oceanographer in the EcoFOCI group at the NOAA AFSC. Will's work uses otolith microstructure analysis to understand how oceanographic conditions during early life affect larval and juvenile fish growth and survival. Al Hermann collaborates with physical oceanographers, biologists and chemists on numerical models of the Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska, and Pacific Northwest as part of the EcoFOCI group at NOAA PMEL. Increasingly this work is focused on model-based regional downscaling of anticipated global climate change. Related work centers on 3D visualization of physical and biological model output; this includes individual-based models of fish.


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Title: 1. Evaluation of operational flood forecasting models in Puerto Rico 2. Socioeconomic Climate and Health Factors Affecting Residents in Baltimore City, Maryland
Presenter(s): 1. Gerardo Trossi Torres, NOAA EPP/MSI CESSRST-II Master's Fellow, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus; 2. Selenea Gibson, NOAA EPP/MSI CESSRST-II Master's Fellow, University of MD
Date & Time: 21 June 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: 1. "Evaluation of operational flood forecasting models in Puerto Rico"2. "Socioeconomic Climate and Health Factors Affecting Residents in Baltimore City, Maryland"

Presenter(s): 1. Gerardo Trossi Torres, NOAA EPP/MSI CESSRST-II Master's Fellow, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus2. Selenea Gibson, NOAA EPP/MSI CESSRST-II Master's Fellow, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Sponsor(s): NOAAEPP/MSI Cooperative Science Centers

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

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/eeu-gete-ueb
Phone Number
(US)+1 414-436-8490
PIN: 723 098 747#

Abstract: 1. The aim of this project NOAA Experiential Research and Training Opportunities (NERTO) project carried out at the Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in San Juan, Puerto Rico (PR) is to analyze hydrological data from the National Water Model (NWM) and compare it with observed data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The established case study was a flash rainfall event in February of 2022. This rainfall event lasted three days, which precipitation accumulations from 1 to 16 inches were measured, affecting around 29 municipalities. The study examines 13 USGS stations where the most significant river flow occurred, surpassing the established river flood stages ,covering 10 of the 29 affected municipalities. The NWM output data from two off our configurations added in the model's latest version were analyzed, specifically for Puerto Rico. Within these configurations, two variables are considered to conduct the analysis. The first variable, RAINRATE, offers the rainfall forecast for the event over PR. The second variable, streamflow, was used to develop the flow behavior throughout the 48 hours of the event. The streamflow forecast was evaluated with observed data during the event measured by USGS stations. From our results, three stations were chosen that represent different forecast scenarios. In the first scenario, a station in Caguas had a precipitation accumulation of 2-inch with low projected streamflow of 500 cubic feet per second (cfs). The second scenario is a station in Naguabo with a 2-inch accumulation measured, and the projected streamflow was predominantly high at 7000cfs. The last scenario station at Patillas with a buildup of 0.5inches with projected streamflow of 1800cfs. The main observation in these three scenarios was that the most significant influence on the behavior is the topography around the station and the direction of its downstream flowline. Ina station located in a valley, the model will not predict an immediate response compared to a station with steep topography.2. Air quality monitors maintained by the EPA are placed in large metropolitan statistical areas around the United States. The citizen science project, PurpleAir works to place their monitors in Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) that the EPA is not covering. When looking at the geographic locations where PurpleAir monitors are placed, we noticed that they seem to be in Whiter and richer tracts/block groups. Using Baltimore City as our primary focus, we noticed that the EPA has one monitor and it is located in a highly affluent tracts/block groups outside the city. PurpleAir has multiple monitors placed throughout the city but are co-located to the prominent White L that stretches from Roland Park to Fells Point (Brown 2016). PurpleAir placed their monitors in well-known historical areas within Baltimore City and with the city being majority 62.8% African American, residents who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) are less accounted for in the air quality data. The city structure of Baltimore displays racial capitalism and suburban segregation and is a gateway for creating other large metropolitan cites across the United States (Glotzer 2020). Our research question asks whether there is a racial disparity between the PurpleAir monitors and their geographic locations to those who are affluent and those who are BIPOC in Baltimore City. We want to investigate the gap of geographic locations containing the PurpleAir monitors starting with Baltimore City then moving on to the MSAs. To test our hypothesis, we pulled all of the EPA/PurpleAir air quality monitors using API keys from open sourced websites. Then concentrated on the 2016-2020 5-year ACS survey data from the US Census Bureau and gathered unique fields needed to complete the analysis. Using spatial statistics and GIS software, we created tables, maps, and plots to confirm our hypothesis. Our findings determined that there is a significant median household income and percent BIPOC difference when comparing PurpleAir tracts in MSAs, especially in the Baltimore City area. We need more EPA and PurpleAir air quality monitors as there is not enough in Baltimore City. PurpleAir monitors are in predominantly Whiter tracts and block groups. For Portland and Seattle MSAs, there are so many PurpleAir monitors that are measuring the majority of White tracts/block groups that it is skewing the data. Lastly, we have a scale issue because Seattle and Portland have more PurpleAir monitors compared to Baltimore City and Philadelphia MSAs. We see a high amount of racial capitalism and highly uneven geographies in MSAs such as Portland and Seattle because of this.

Bio(s): 1. Gerardo Trossi-Torres, a NOAA EPP/MSI Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Scholar. In CESSRST-I, I was in Cohort 5, and have continued into CESSRST-II in Cohort 1 while pursuing a Civil Engineering Master's in Water Resources at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagez. My research consists of Evaluating the National Water Model forecast capabilities using remote sensing techniques. This research helps NOAA meet its mission to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, and coasts.2. Selenea Gibson and I am a NOAA EPP/MSI Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Scholar. In CESSRST-I, I graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Cohort 3. I entered CESSRST-I as a Master's fellow in Cohort 5, and have continued into CESSRST-II in Cohort 1, and I am currently pursuing a degree in Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. My research focuses on economic and racial disparities in air quality monitors in Baltimore City and other major metropolitan cities in the United States. Using social science and GIS to expand on the concerns for why our data collection is important for those who are unrepresented and not accurately measured on maps. This research helps NOAA's goal 1 mission directed towards NOAA's impact on society being defined and measured as well as improving Column to Surface Pollution Indicators from NOAA NESDIS data products to determine satellite effectiveness in environmental justice.

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Title: Version 2.6 Ozone Profile Record from Suomi NPP OMPS Limb Profile
Presenter(s): Dr. Natalya Kramarova, Research Scientist, Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics Lab, NASA
Date & Time: 21 June 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Version 2.6 Ozone Profile Record from Suomi NPP OMPS Limb Profile

Presenter(s): Dr. Natalya Kramarova, Research Scientist, Atmospheric Chemistry andDynamics Lab (NASA)

Sponsor(s): NOAA JPSS Program

Seminar Contact(s): Bill Sjoberg bill.sjoberg@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access:
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/cvq-wwub-ofx
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 361-589-5289
PIN: 211 914 964#

Abstract:
This study presents a new version (version 2.6) of the ozone retrieval algorithm for OMPS Limb Profiler (LP) developed at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and applied to process data from Suomi NPP OMPS LP. The new retrieval algorithm uses more wavelengths and combines measurements from UV and VIS parts of the spectra to retrieve a single vertical ozone profile between 12.5 km (or cloud tops) and 57.5 km. To improve ozone retrievals in the Upper Troposphere Lower Stratosphere (UTLS) region, we implemented a new aerosol correction that assumes a gamma-function particle size distribution. In addition, ozone and nitrogen dioxide cross sections and climatologies were updated. The main improvement in version 2.6 is the reduction in relative drifts between LP and correlative measurements, which were linked to a drift in the LP altitude registration

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20 June 2023

Title: West Watch: June Climate Summary
Presenter(s): Dan McEvoy, Western Regional Climate Center/DRI; Jan Newton, Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems - NANOOS; Henry Ruhl, Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System - CeNCOOS; Megan Medina, Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System - SCCOOS; Jim Behrens, Coastal Date Information Program - CDIP
Date & Time: 20 June 2023
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: West Watch: June Climate Summary

Presenter(s):
Dan McEvoy, Western Regional Climate Center/Desert Research Institute (WRCC/DRI);
Jan Newton, Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems (NANOOS);
Henry Ruhl, Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System (CeNCOOS);
Megan Medina, Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System (SCCOOS);
Jim Behrens, Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP).

Sponsor(s): The NOAA West Regional Collaboration NetworkSeminar Contacts: Joe Casola (joseph.casola@noaa.gov); James White (james.h.white@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar


Remote Access: Sign up via go-to-webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/826014039505814870

Abstract: West Watch is a monthly webinar series that brings together NOAA staff and partners from across the agency and region to share information about climate observations and impacts across the West. It's a great forum to learn more about recent events and conditions, and to hear from individuals and organizations that provide climate services to the region. This month will feature the original format, with discussion of the atmospheric, hydrologic, and marine conditions we've experienced in the last several months. We'll also cover the available outlooks for what's coming.

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Title: Florida Deep-water Mapping Prioritization - How to use the online tool
Presenter(s): Cathleen Yung, Geospatial Coordinator, NOAA Office of Coast Survey; and Cheryl Hapke, Ph.D., University of South Florida
Date & Time: 20 June 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Florida Deep-water Mapping Prioritization - How to use the online tool.

Presenter(s): Cathleen Yung, Geospatial Coordinator, Seasketch & Spatial Priorities, NOAA Office of Coast Survey, Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping; and Cheryl Hapke, Ph.D., Research Professor, Coastal Geology, University of South Florida.

Sponsor(s): Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IOCM) Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Cathleen Yung, cathleen.yung@noaa.gov, Dr. Cheryl Hapke,
chapke@usf.edu; Amber Butler amber.butler@noaa.gov, iwgocm.staff@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6534091271627858526

Abstract: FCMaP is presenting this instructional webinar on how to use the prioritization tool for seafloor mapping between 20 - 200m. Participants will be given access to an online tool to provide input on where, when, and why seafloor data are needed. The prioritization will be discussed at the mid-year forum and a final product available to the public on the FCMaP Hub.

Bio(s): Cathleen Yung, Geospatial Coordinator, Seasketch & Spatial Priorities, NOAA Office of Coast Survey, Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping; Cheryl Hapke, Ph.D., Research Professor, Coastal Geology, University of South Florida.

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16 June 2023

Title: 1. Quantification of Soil Carbon Flux from Spartina alterniflora Living Shorelines 2. Exploring Pathways of PFAS from Sources to Drinking Water Intakes in the Great Lakes and the Environmental Justice Impacts
Presenter(s): 1. David de la Garza, NOAA EPP/MSI CCME-II Master's Fellow, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; 2. Andrea A. Pugh, NOAA EPP/MSI CCME-II PhD Candidate, Florida A&M University
Date & Time: 16 June 2023
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar SeriesTitles: 1. "Quantification of Soil Carbon Flux from Spartina alterniflora Living Shorelines" 2. "Exploring Pathways of PFAS from Sources to Drinking Water Intakes in the Great Lakes and the Environmental Justice Impacts"

Presenter(s): 1. David de la Garza, NOAA CCME-II Graduate Scholar and MS student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 2. Andrea Pugh, NOAA CCME-II Graduate Scholar and PhD Candidate, Florida A&M University

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/cxd-xjtd-vndPhone Number
(US)+1 574-241-1914
PIN: 613 243 131#Abstracts: 1. Living shorelines are important management strategies to reduce coastal erosion, improve coastal community resiliency, provide valuable habitat to various flora and fauna, and act as storage (sink) and release (source) of carbon. The release of carbon through greenhouse gas emissions, namely carbon dioxide and methane (also called soil carbon fluxes), play an important role in the global carbon cycle and greenhouse gas effect. The implementation of living shorelines as a method to offset anthropogenic carbon release requires research with respect to the age of living shorelines and their ability to effectively capture carbon. This seminar presents results from a project investigating the soil carbon fluxes and carbon stock of constructed living shorelines of different ages (1-44 years) and one natural reference site.
2. Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a man-made group of chemicals that are widely distributed in nature, mostly due to their use as surfactants and emulsifiers, as well as their persistence in the environment. Human exposure to PFAS is likely to include thyroid effects, cholesterol changes, multiple cancers, liver tissue damage, immune effects, and development effects to fetuses during pregnancy or breastfed infants. Interest in PFAS has piqued recently due to their emergence as contaminants in the Great Lakes Region. There is limited knowledge of the behavior of Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in aqueous environments and the pathways by which they reach water intakes for human consumption. PFAS have been found in water supplies sourced from the surface water of Lake Huron and Michigan. Rivers with substantial industrial activity, like the Saginaw and Grand Rivers, are believed to be major sources of PFAS to the Great Lakes. A Finite Volume Community Ocean Model (FVCOM) simulation based on NOAA's Lake Michigan-Huron Operational Forecast System was used to estimate dispersion patterns for Perfluorooctane sulfonate and Perfluorooctanoic acid throughout the lakes from their major routes of entry (rivers). The model results are analyzed together with historical and newly collected water samples from the region to identify links between riverine input of contaminants and water intake sites, as well as their variability throughout the year. These results are synthesized to provide recommendations for prioritization of site remediation, monitoring strategies, and target reductions in PFAS inputs to the Great Lakes. This research will help guide policy to help protect both human and environmental health and support states and municipalities developing PFAS standards and policies that address water quality and availability challenges.

Bio(s): 1. David de la Garza is a NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems II (CCME-II) graduate scholar in Cohort 1 at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He is pursuing his Master of Science in Ocean, Coastal, and Earth Sciences, and his thesis research involves understanding how various ecological factors affect greenhouse gas emissions in hypersaline estuaries. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and plans to pursue a career in coastal ecology and ecosystem management.
2. Andrea A. Pugh is a NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems II (CCME-II) graduate scholar in Cohort 2 as a PhD candidate at Florida A&M University. She received a Masters of Public Health from The University of Michigan and her Bachelor's degree from Florida A&M in Environmental Science as a NOAA Environmental Cooperative Science Center Student. Her passion for Environmental Science/Justice spurred from growing up in a post-industrial city, Saginaw Michigan, participating in environmental science research since the age of nine. Andrea's research interests are contaminant chemistry and environmental justice. Her PhD dissertation involves determining the potential transport pathways of per-fluorinated compounds (PFAS) from river sources to drinking water intakes in surface waters of the Great Lakes. This is a topic driven by environmental justice issues important to Great Lakes communities.

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15 June 2023

Title: NOAA's Harmful Algal Bloom Event Response Program
Presenter(s): Dr. Sarah Pease, HAB Event Response Coordinator; Dr. Quay Dortch, Senior HAB Scientist; Marc Suddleson MERHAB Program Manager
Date & Time: 15 June 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: NOAA's Harmful Algal Bloom Event Response Program

Presenter(s): NOAA NCCOS Competitive Research Program: Dr. Sarah Pease, HAB Event Response Coordinator; Dr. Quay Dortch, Senior HAB Scientist; Marc Suddleson MERHAB Program Manager

Sponsor(s): Office of Response and Restoration, You Don't Know What you Don't Know Lecture Series
Seminar Contacts: kimberly.albins@noaa.gov, Kyle.Vincent@noaa.gov

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

Abstract: Harmful Algal Blooms are continuing to plague our nations waterways. Come and learn about NOAA response to HAB events.

Bio(s): Dr. Pease is a program manager and the Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Response
Coordinator at NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. She has over 10
years of experience in HAB science and monitoring. Last year she was a NOAA Knauss
Fellow in the U.S. Senate where she worked on science policy issues, including harmful
algal blooms in Alaska.

Dr. Dortch is a Senior HAB Scientist with the National Centers for Coastal Ocean
Science at NOAA. Prior to coming to NOAA in 2003, she was a faculty member at
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium where she conducted research on HABs and
hypoxia in the northern Gulf of Mexico. She is the author or co-author of approximately
90 scientific papers as well as multiple interagency reports assessing the causes and
impacts of HABs and proposing plans for improving research and response to HABs.

Marc Suddleson is a program manager with the National Centers for Coastal Ocean
Science at NOAA. Marc has overseen the creation and management of national
competitive research programs for over 20 years, building effective partnerships
between federal labs, universities, state and tribal agencies and industry to develop and
implement harmful algae monitoring, alert, prediction and response systems.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: recordings available upon request

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Title: The First National Nature Assessment: A Use-Inspired Assessment of the Status, Trends and Future Conditions of U.S. Nature and Nature's Benefits (EBM/EBFM)
Presenter(s): Dr. Phillip Levin, White House Office of Science & Technology, Director of U.S. National Nature Assessment
Date & Time: 15 June 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The First National Nature Assessment: A Use-Inspired Assessment of the Status, Trends and Future Conditions of U.S. Nature and Nature's Benefits (EBM/EBFM)NOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Dr. Phillip Levin, White House Office of Science & Technology, Director of U.S. National Nature Assessment

Sponsor(s): NMFS and NOAA Central Library

Seminar Contacts: Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov) and NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2193136901026367578
Registering for this seminar will provide you access to the full series of seminars.


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

Abstract: Nature is important in its own right, and provides value to the lives of all living in the United States. To increase our knowledge of nature and nature's benefits, and to increase the use of that knowledge in decisions, the United States Global Change Research Program will conduct the first National Nature Assessment (NNA1). The scope of the NNA1 is to assess the status, observed trends, and future projections of America's lands, waters, wildlife, biodiversity and ecosystems and the benefits they provide, including connections to the economy, public health, equity, climate mitigation and adaptation, and national security. In this talk, Dr. Levin will present a high-level overview of NNA1 and invite discussion on opportunities to shape and engage with the Assessment.

Keywords: National Nature Assessment; ecosystem services; Indigenous Knowledge

Bio(s): Dr. Phillip Levin is the Director of the first-ever U.S. National Nature Assessment. He is on loan to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy from the University of Washington. Throughout Levin's career he has sought to integrate academic scholarship with practical experience. He is a conservation scientist who is interested in bridging the gaps between theory and practice and between social and natural sciences. Levin was a Senior Scientist at NOAA Fisheries in Seattle where he was engaged Integrated Ecosystem Assessments and Fisheries Ecosystem Plans.

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


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Title: Breaking Down the Basics of NOAA Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
Presenter(s): Gretchen Spencer, Policy Analyst to the Chief of Staff, NOAA Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
Date & Time: 15 June 2023
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Breaking Down the Basics of NOAA OAR (2023 Knauss Fellows' Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Gretchen Spencer, Policy Analyst to the Chief of Staff, NOAA Oceanic and Atmospheric Research

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

Seminar Contact(s): Library SeminarsLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/889541622364889690

Abstract: One of NOAA's six line offices, Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) is composed of programs and laboratories that are conducting state of the art research around the country and globe. NOAA Research provides climate, ocean, and weather research and data products to empower legislators, resource and emergency managers and the public to make informed decisions about weather hazards, a shifting ecosystem resources, and a changing climate.
Keywords: Research, modeling, collaboration

Bio(s): Gretchen is John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow in NOAA OAR headquarters. She has a masters in marine science from NOVA Southeastern University and a bachelors from University of Maine. Gretchen has researched everything from arctic phytoplankton, to biogeochemical processes in mangroves, to working with endangered sea turtles, and educating the public on various marine science topics. She is now expanding into the marine policy world and is loving the new challenge.

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Title: Finding My Sea Legs: A Month Aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer
Presenter(s): Logan Kline, Knauss Science Communication Fellow, NOAA Ocean Exploration
Date & Time: 15 June 2023
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Finding My Sea Legs: A Month Aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer (2023 Knauss Fellows' Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Logan Kline, Knauss Science Communication Fellow, NOAA Ocean Exploration

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Central Library (NCL)Seminar Contacts: Library SeminarsLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/889541622364889690

Abstract: What happens when you take a landlubbing Knauss Fellow prone to seasickness and plop her on a boat in the middle of the Gulf of Alaska? Blending storytelling into her presentation, 2023 John A. Knauss Fellow Logan Kline will talk about her experience on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer during NOAA Ocean Exploration's Seascape Alaska 1: Aleutians Deepwater Mapping expedition. Join to hear about overcoming seasickness and imposter syndrome, the exciting mapping work that NOAA Ocean Exploration is conducting in Alaska this year, and all about birding at sea when you've forgotten your binoculars at home.
Keywords: ocean exploration, mapping, imposter syndrome

Bio(s): Logan is a John A. Knauss Marine Policy fellow placed at NOAA Ocean Exploration. She earned her MSc in ecology and environmental science from the University of Maine. Although she describes herself as a jack of all trades, master of none, her research interests are in using novel technologies to monitor wildlife. Most recently, she was sent to sea to learn about NOAA Ocean Exploration's mapping efforts in the deep ocean. She is a self-described bird nerd and marine mammal lover.

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Title: Unleashing Efficiency and Innovation: Mythos AI's Game-Changing Multibeam Acquisition Technology
Presenter(s): Geoff Douglas, Mythos AI
Date & Time: 15 June 2023
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location: Webinnar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Unleashing Efficiency and Innovation: Mythos AI's Game-Changing Multibeam Acquisition Technology

Presenter(s): Geoff Douglas, Mythos AI

Sponsor(s): Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IOCM) Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Geoff Douglas, geoff@mythos-ai.com; Amber Butler amber.butler@noaa.gov, iwgocm.staff@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7950466756575014235

Bio(s): Geoff has spent 15 years developing novel unmanned maritime craft. To date he has commissioned over 40 unique unmanned systems for multiple mission sets to customers worldwide. Geoff co-founded Mythos AI with senior developers from the silicon valley self-driving car industry with the goal of becoming the world leader in marine autonomy . Mythos AI's technology aims to scale the domain while driving it towards a sustainable future. The company is developing self-driving and automated workflows for vessels in the busiest inland waterways. They create critical digital twins of approaches, turning basins, and berths while simultaneously training autonomy in congested port environments. The company has a vision of turning global shipping into something that operates more like a conveyor belt of commodities moving around the globe then the process it is today.

Abstract: Mythos AI has revolutionized the multibeam acquisition process by introducing groundbreaking automation that will reshape the industry in a truly innovative and disruptive manner.By developing vessel autonomy designed specifically for the task of multibeam surveying Mythos AI's technology removes challenges and barriers associated with high fidelity bathymetric data acquisition.

In this presentation we will discuss how Mythos AI's technology is dramatically increasing survey productivity in congested waterways and how it will evolve into a push button, trusted, single source for bathymetric data across agencies.

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14 June 2023

Title: 1. Enhancing NWS Heat Services through Urban Heat Island (UHI) Mapping 2. Evaluation of Air-Filter Analysis Methods in Search of an Atmospheric Micro/Nanoplastic (MNP) Signal
Presenter(s): 1. Mia Alexandra Trevino, NOAA EPP/MSI NCAS-M-II Master's Fellow, University of Texas at El Paso; 2. Adam Deitsch, NOAA EPP/MSI NCAS-M-II PhD Fellow, University at Albany, State University of New York
Date & Time: 14 June 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Titles: 1."Enhancing NWS Heat Services through Urban Heat Island (UHI) Mapping"

2. "Evaluation of Air-Filter Analysis Methods in Search of an Atmospheric Micro/Nanoplastic (MNP) Signal"

Presenter(s): 1. Mia Alexandra Trevino, NOAA EPP/MSI NCAS-M-II Master's Fellow, University of Texas at El Paso2. Adam Deitsch, NOAA EPP/MSI NCAS-M-II PhD Fellow, University at Albany, State University of New York

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/vzc-wxxs-qpwPhone Number
(US)+1 678-561-3933
PIN: 665 600 733#Abstracts: 1. Climate change, while commonly referred to as an environmental issue, is also a social issue that is known to impact people differently based on factors such as geographical location, socioeconomic status, and race or ethnicity. With a rise in global temperature of about 1.8F since the late 19th century, some of the most heavily impacted areas are cities due to an abundance of low albedo materials such as asphalt, dark roofs, and building materials and is exacerbated by lack of shade and vegetation cover. This project uses data from the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) Urban Heat Island (UHI) Mapping Campaigns to create a snapshot of the relationship between selected vulnerable populations and temperature. Students facilitated interviews with National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists from Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) in four selected cities where UHI mapping data is available to determine what the vulnerable populations of most concern were, and what types of messaging are used by the NWS. Areas of interest were determined by locations with a high diversity of populations in class, race, and ethnicity. The analysis of Austin, TX as the focus city in this study was based on interviews with the Austin WFO and partner in order to identify vulnerable populations and better understand messaging to the County Warning Area (CWA). Results of given spatial analysis through GIS show relationships between percentages of given vulnerable populations selected through interview analysis compared to average temperature distribution in Austin, Texas. Interviews with WFOs revealed operations and decision-making for heat events. 2. Micro- and nanoplastic (MNP) particulates have been found in increasingly remote regions of the planet. Resultant from all parts of the plastic lifecycle"from manufacturing, to recycling, to environmental degradation"these novel pollutants are ever-increasing and seemingly omnipresent. Understanding the atmospheric loading, transport, and chemical interactions of these MNP are critical to climate and air quality models. Here we evaluate methods for direct analysis of MNP loading from NOAA Federated Aerosol Network (NFAN). Laboratory-generated particles were collected on blank NFAN filters and compared to selected archival NFAN filter samples using a scanning electron microscope. Further analyses of the laboratory-generated particles were also conducted using a high-resolution time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer.

Bio(s): 1. Mia Alexandra Trevinois an NCAS-M II Cohort 1 fellow earning aMS in the Department of Earth Environmental and Research Scienceat University of Texas El Paso. Sheis interested inthe NOAA Science and Technology focus area 4: Data in support of the NCAS-M II research theme 2: Community Resilience. She falls under the NCAS-M II research pathway: 4: Integrated Social Science and Physical Sciences for Public Safety and Emergency Management Applications. Ms. Trevino's NOAA mission-aligned recent research experience involved completing a NERTO titled:Enhancing NWS Heat Services through Urban Heat Island (UHI) Mapping. This NOAA collaboration utilized data from NIHHIS 2020-2021 heat mapping campaign and interviews from various NWS WFOs and their local partners to determine the extent of the campaign data's application and which communities have been impacted by its use. This NERTO project was completed in conjunction with NOAA scientist Dr. Danielle Nagele and an opportunity provided by NCAS-M II.
2. Adam Deitsch is a NCAS-M II Cohort 1 fellow earning a PhD in the Department of Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Science at the University at Albany, State University of New York. He is interested in the NOAA Science and Technology focus area Data in support of the NCAS-M II research theme: Innovative observations for advancing the analysis and prediction of weather, climate, and atmospheric chemistry. His falls under the NCAS-M II research pathway: Process-level Understanding and Enhanced Data Assimilation/Analysis Modeling Capacities. Mr. Adam Deitsch's NOAA mission-aligned recent research experience involved completing a NERTO titled: Improving understanding of nano- and micro-plastic atmospheric loadings in the continental United States. His NOAA mentors were Dr. Patricia Quinn of the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory in Seattle, Washington and CIRES researcher Dr. Elisabeth Andrews of the Global Monitoring Laboratory in Boulder, Colorado.

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Title: Juvenile snow crab habitat and response to warming in the Chukchi Sea
Presenter(s): Daniel Cooper, NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 14 June 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Juvenile snow crab habitat and response to warming in the Chukchi Sea
Part of NOAA EcoFOCI Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Daniel Cooper, NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science 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.

Seminar Contact(s): EcoFOCI Physical Scientist (emily.lemagie@noaa.gov) and EcoFOCI Zooplankton Ecologist Deana Crouser (deana.crouser@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/891851101
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311Access Code: 891-851-101

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Abstract: Juvenile snow crab habitat in the Chukchi Sea was studied during a period of ocean warming. During a cold year early in study, most juvenile crab of all sizes inhabited cold (<2C) areas. In later years, the smallest size classes were restricted to cold areas, or were effectively absent, and larger juveniles were present in warmer areas. Juvenile snow crab could be impacted by the recent reduction in habitat with cold summer bottom temperature in the Chukchi Sea (and Bering Sea).


Bio(s): Dan Cooper is a Research Fisheries Biologist at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center who studies juvenile fish.


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Title: 1. Peering Beyond the Storm: Emergency Manager Decision-making During Severe Weather 2. Enhancing NWS Heat Services through intersecting Urban Heat Island (UHI) and Social Vulnerabilities map information
Presenter(s): 1. Donald Long, NOAA EPP/MSI NCAS-M- II Master's Fellow, Howard University; 2. Ileana Morales, NOAA EPP/MSI CESSRST-II Master's Fellow, University of Texas at El Paso
Date & Time: 14 June 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Titles: 1. "Peering Beyond the Storm: Emergency Manager Decision-making During Severe Weather"

2. "Enhancing NWS Heat Services through intersecting Urban Heat Island (UHI) and Social Vulnerabilities map information"


Presenter(s): 1. Donald Long, NOAA EPP/MSI NCAS-M- II Master's Fellow, Howard University2. Ileana Morales, NOAA EPP/MSI CESSRST-II Master's Fellow, University of Texas at El Paso

Sponsor(s): NOAA EPP/MSI Cooperative Science CentersSeminar Contacts: oed.epp10@noaa.gov, Audrey.Trotman@noaa.gov Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/qaz-mjji-fzfPhone Numbers
(US)+1 612-361-2547
PIN: 676 599 350#Abstracts: 1. How do emergency managers (EMs) make decisions when severe weather is bearing down on a vulnerable population? EMs serve as an essential link between meteorologists and the public during inclement weather conditions, performing a variety of duties from sounding sirens to evacuating towns. They must understand and relay large amounts of complex information in a domain of science that lacks standardization. Existing research has focused on modeling emergency management decision making through the application of individual psychological decision-making models. These models, however, tend to lack specificity, neglect interpersonal communication, and fail to capture the uniqueness a severe weather scenario can present. This research sought to investigate emergency manager decision making during severe weather and identify aspects of the EM decision-making process that the conceptual model developed by Baumgart et al. (2008) did not capture. Using version 1.7.1 of NVivo, a popular qualitative analysis software, 16 transcripts, comprised of emergency managers, National Weather Service officials, and first responders were qualitatively coded using the emergency manager decision-making model presented in Baumgart et al. (2008) as a deductive framework. The interviews were collected in early 2022 by the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL)/Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO), a few months after the December 10th-11th, 2021 tornado event across the Ohio River Valley. CIWRO then transcribed the interviews in the months leading up to the summer of 2022; the transcripts were then provided for this study as a secondary data source, with personally identifiable information redacted, during Summer 2022. The findings of this study concur with the existing knowledge that emergency management as a field lacks standardization. Furthermore, EMs strive to make socially competent decisions during severe weather based on prior experience and the resources they have available, and preparedness is the most salient factor EM decision-making models fail to capture.2. The global climate crisis is a prevalent issue that will disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. With rising temperatures, susceptibility to heat effects has caused concern about thermal comfort and urban heat during the summer. Prior work has indicated that urban heat islands (UHI) can have adverse health outcomes and can be exacerbated depending on geographic location, race-ethnicity, housing characteristics, and socioeconomic disparities. When a comparison was made to demographic data the NIHHIS/NOAA UHI Mapping Campaigns conducted throughout the U.S indicated specific disproportionate heat effect throughout the different cities mapped. This current study analyzes the UHI effect throughout the city of San Diego by performing a spatial analysis combining physical and social vulnerability. In addition, it examines how this information can be used by National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) and their partners to create more effective heat products and messaging. We conducted informational interviews with WFO meteorologist and their partners on how to provide useful information based on the combination of UHI and social vulnerability data. Ultimately, we formulated some recommendations and best practices by which WFOs and their partners can use to identify and address high-risk social-physical geographies in San Diego City, using methods that can be transferred to other sites.

Bio(s): 1. Donald Long is a NCAS-M II Cohort 1 fellow earning a M.S. in the Graduate Program for Atmospheric Sciences at Howard University. He is interested in the Citizen Science NOAA S&T focus area in support of the NCAS-M II research theme: Integrated research in support of building public safety through Impact-Based Decision Support Services (IDSS). His research falls under the NCAS-M II research pathway: Integrated Social Science and Physical Sciences for Public Safety and Emergency Management Applications. Mr. Long's NOAA mission-aligned recent research experience involved completing a NERTO titled: A Social Science Approach to Understanding the Value of NOAA Products at NSSL. His NOAA mentor was Dr. Alan Gerard and NOAA co-mentor was Dr. Kim Klockow at the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory, Norman, Oklahoma.

2. I am Ileana Morales, a NOAA EPP/MSI Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Scholar. I started in CESSRST-I in Cohort 5, and continued into CESSRST-II in Cohort 1 while at the University of Texas at El Paso pursuing a Master's degree in Latin American and Border Studies. My research analyzes the spatial distribution of urban heat islands and social demographics of two border cities to better communicate heat messages. Bringing awareness to the issue of extreme heat surrounding minority communities is important as it can help with heat mitigation to prevent morbidity and mortality. This research helps NOAA meet its mission of sharing knowledge and information with others.

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Title: How shipwrecks shape microbial biodiversity of the deep-sea (and why it matters)
Presenter(s): Dr. Leila J. Hamdan, University of Southern Mississippi, Associate Vice President Research, Coastal Operations and Professor " School of Ocean Science and Engineering
Date & Time: 14 June 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: How shipwrecks shape microbial biodiversity of the deep-sea (and why it matters)NOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Dr. Leila J. Hamdan, University of Southern Mississippi, Associate Vice President Research, Coastal Operations and Professor " School of Ocean Science and Engineering

Sponsor(s): NOAA Central Library and NOAA Ocean ExplorationSeminar Contacts: library.seminars@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5763694260374024277

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.Summary: Artificial features including shipwrecks and energy infrastructure shape the biogeographic patterns of macro-organisms in shelf and slope environments; how they influence microorganisms is unclear. Historic shipwrecks are abundant, isolated habitats with global distribution, providing a means to explore contemporary processes shaping marine biogeography. Shipwrecks may function as islands of biodiversity for microbiomes, creating a patchwork of habitats with influence radiating out into the seabed. This presentation will provide case studies of the impact that built structures in the Gulf of Mexico have on microbiome richness and diversity in the surrounding environment. The presentation will also provide evidence of an island effect on seabed microbiomes and the emergence of ecological transition zones where built habitats meet the surrounding environment. The goal of this work is to provide new information on how the built environment shapes microscopic life on the seabed.Keywords: Shipwrecks, deep-sea, microbiology

Bio(s): Dr. Leila J. Hamdan serves as the Associate Vice President for Research, Coastal Operations and as Acting Director of the School of Ocean Science and Engineering at the University of Southern Mississippi. She is also a Professor of Marine Microbial Ecology. She received her BS in Biology from Rowan University of New Jersey, and a MS and PhD from George Mason University in Virginia. Prior to joining USM, she was a National Research Council Postdoctoral Associate, a Research Microbial Ecologist in the Marine Biogeochemistry Section at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Dr. Hamdan's research centers on biogeography and exploring natural and built features in the deep sea. She received the National Oceanographic Partnership Program's Excellence in Partnering Award in 2017 for leadership of a team of natural and social scientists on a study of the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Spill on historic shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico. She is currently the President of the Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation, USM Principal Investigator for the NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute and lead for the future NSF research vessel Gilbert R. Mason.

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13 June 2023

Title: Estimating Striped Bass abundance in the Chesapeake Bay using spatially explicit population models
Presenter(s): Samara Nehemiah, NMFS-Sea Grant Population and Ecosystem Dynamics Fellow
Date & Time: 13 June 2023
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Estimating Striped Bass abundance in the Chesapeake Bay using spatially explicit population modelsNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Samara Nehemiah, NMFS-Sea Grant Population and Ecosystem Dynamics Fellow

Sponsor(s): NOAA Central LibrarySeminar Contacts: Amanda Lawrence, NOAA Sea Grant Fellowships Coordinator (amanda.lawrence@noaa.gov) Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7144204776302606432

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.Summary: Many stock assessments assume and model a well-mixed population although fish populations experience spatially varying mortality and population dynamics. Atlantic Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) are currently assessed as a single Atlantic Coast stock from Maine to North Carolina, although the population is known to be comprised of several biologically distinct stocks and has experienced increased disease prevalence and mortality in the Chesapeake Bay. This talk will focus on the on-going development of a spatially explicit statistical catch-at-age model to estimate abundance and mortality rates of Striped Bass in the Chesapeake Bay and along the Atlantic coast.Keywords: Spatial Stock Assessment, Atlantic Striped Bass, Chesapeake Bay

Bio(s): Samara Nehemiah is a Ph.D. student at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory working on developing new statistical methods to estimate abundance of fishes in the Chesapeake Bay. She is a current NMFS-Sea Grant Population and Ecosystem Dynamics Fellow, working with mentor, Dr. Amy Schuller (Southeast Fisheries Science Center)

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12 June 2023

Title: The tropical tropopause under the scrutiny of long-duration balloon flights
Presenter(s): Albert Hertzog, Sorbonne Universite
Date & Time: 12 June 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The tropical tropopause under the scrutiny of long-duration balloon flights
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Albert Hertzog, Sorbonne Universite

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.womack@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7366710745521966688

Abstract: The tropical tropopause is the gateway to the stratosphere for all tropospheric species. The stratospheric water vapor content, of prominent importance for the global climate and the stratospheric ozone chemistry, is for instance set as air masses ascent and dehydrate in the Tropical Tropopause Layer (TTL). Observed decadal variations of stratospheric water have actually been shown to modulate the long-term increase of global temperatures. The effective transport of water vapor into the stratosphere depends on the interplay of complex microphysical and dynamical processes. Wave-induced temperature fluctuations are notably important to create favorable conditions for the nucleation of ice crystals.In the tropics, waves are primarily generated by deep convective systems, with spatial scales ranging from individual convective cores to the planetary scale. They drive the lower-stratosphere quasi-biennial oscillation (QBO) in zonal-mean zonal winds, which has impacts on the global stratospheric circulation. Despite its importance, the QBO evolution with climate change is still uncertain, mainly because climate models rely on parameterizations to represent unresolved convection and short-scale gravity waves.In this context, Strateole-2 scientific objectives are aimed at providing in-situ, high resolution observations of the TTL dynamics and composition in order to better constrained those parameterizations. The project uniqueness comes from the use of long-duration stratospheric balloons. These balloons can drift for several months in the lower stratosphere in a quasi-Lagrangian manner, and thus provide observations over the whole tropical band. The Strateole-2 balloons are launched from Seychelles Islands (5g;S) in three different campaigns in 2019-2020, 2021-2022, 2024-2025. More than ten instruments have been developed to perform measurements on these balloons. Observations of dynamics, greenhouse gases, aerosols and clouds are thus gathered along the balloon flights, both at the balloon flight level and remotely. Balloon-borne meteorological observations are furthermore transmitted to weather prediction centers in real-time to improve forecasts during the campaign.

Bio(s): Albert Hertzog is assistant professor at Sorbonne Universit, Paris, France. He has been doing his research at Laboratoire de Mtorologie Dynamique since 1999, when he got involved in the Vorcore project that used long-duration balloon flights to better understand the dynamics of the stratospheric polar vortex above Antarctica. He has continued his research on scientific ballooning, and is now PI of the French-American Strateole-2 project dedicated to the tropical lower stratosphere. He is particularly interested in better characterizing the impacts of small-scale gravity waves on the general circulation of the stratosphere and on cirrus microphysics.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: https://csl.noaa.gov/seminars/2023,contingent on speaker approval.

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8 June 2023

Title: Marine Fungal Control of Phytoplankton Populations in Warming Oceans
Presenter(s): Syrena Whitner, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Date & Time: 8 June 2023
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Fungal Controls of Phytoplankton in Changing Oceans

Presenter(s): Syrena Whitner, University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Sponsor(s): IRC Seminar Series, Honolulu HI

Seminar Contact(s): kate.taylor@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/tdm-bwnz-uiyVia phone: (661) 527-2839, and enter PIN: 251 826 738#

Abstract: Phytoplankton size distributions are a powerful predictor of long-term marine food webs and fisheries health. A lesser-considered impact of global climate change on phytoplankton is how ocean warming and acidification will increase their susceptibility to pathogens such as marine fungi. Our research investigates the diversity, rates, and specificity of marine fungi predating near-shore phytoplankton, using a mesocosm experiment. With a multi-'omics approach, we are testing prediction that global change will decrease the specificity of interactions while increasing infection rates. We hope to incorporate our results into predictive models supporting proactive ecosystem-based management.

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Title: NOAA CoastWatch: Freshwater Monitoring in Cape Cod
Presenter(s): Megan Coffer, GST
Date & Time: 8 June 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Leveraging satellite observations for freshwater monitoring on Cape Cod


Presenter(s): Megan Coffer, GST

Abstract: Secchi disk depth was evaluated for nearly 400 freshwater ponds across Cape Cod, Massachusetts, using Landsat and Sentinel-2 satellite imagery. A random forest model was generated to predict satellite-estimated Secchi disk depth based on field-measured Secchi disk depth. Then, a time series of Secchi disk depth was generated for nearly 400 ponds across the Cape using satellite observations. Results indicated that Secchi disk depth changed significantly in 16 ponds across the Cape, with all but one pond indicating decreased water clarity conditions. This project directly fulfills a stakeholder request made by the Cape Cod Commission to improve their spatial and temporal capacity for monitoring water quality across the Cape.

Sponsor(s): NOAA CoastWatch (STAR)

Seminar Contact(s): Victoria.Wegman@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/uco-uboz-cmkOr dial: (US) +1 406-838-3189 PIN: 768 242 663#

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Title: Resident Perceptions of Offshore Wind Development
Presenter(s): Sarah Gonyo, Ph.D., Economist, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science -NCCOS-, NOAA Ocean Service
Date & Time: 8 June 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Resident Perceptions of Offshore Wind Development

Presenter(s): Sarah Gonyo, Ph.D., Economist, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), NOAA Ocean Service

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access:

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Abstract: Outside of official public engagement forums, preferences about offshore wind energy development generally remain unknown for members of the public. Few studies on offshore wind energy development focus on the relationships among social values, support level, and participation in social action and civic engagement. These gaps in information limit understanding about the effect of offshore wind energy development on coastal communities. To address these gaps, NCCOS social scientists conduct community characterizations in areas where BOEM is proposing offshore wind energy development. With this information, we determine how a multitude of social factors influence community support for, or opposition to, offshore wind energy development, as well as provide BOEM with information on social action and civic engagement intentions and preferences. Results from a recent community characterization from the Carolinas will be presented, as well as updates from ongoing work in Oregon.

Bio(s): Dr. Sarah Gonyo is an economist at NOAA NCCOS. Her work focuses on economic valuation, primary data collection, and statistical analysis. She is interested in ecosystem service valuation, particularly non-market valuation, and how humans use and interact with nature.

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Title: Mesoscale and Submesoscale shelfbreak exchange drives a subsurface marine heatwave / Local and Remote Forcing Mechanisms for Sub-seasonal to Interannual Variability of Sea Level along US East Coast / Characteristics of seasonal and interannual sea level changes in the North Atlantic
Presenter(s): Ke Chen, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute; Jiayan Yang, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute; Jian Zhao, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Date & Time: 8 June 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: TBD
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Mesoscale and Submesoscale shelfbreak exchange drives a subsurface marine heatwave / Local and Remote Forcing Mechanisms for Sub-seasonal to Interannual Variability of Sea Level along US East Coast / Characteristics of seasonal and interannual sea level changes in the North Atlantic

Presenter(s): Ke Chen and Jiayan Yang (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute); Jian Zhao (University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science)

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Climate Variability and Predictability Program

Seminar Contact(s): Jose Algarin jose.algarin@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4706139994763954009
Attendees are muted during the webinar and audio is over the computer, so adjust the volume on your computer speakers or headset.

Accessibility: N/A

Abstract: The NOAA/CPO Climate Variability and Predictability (CVP) Program will host a webinar series on Decadal Climate Variability and Predictability that will highlight the recent results from the CVP-funded projects. The goal of these modeling studies is to identify the state, mechanisms, and sources of climate predictability on the interannual to decadal timescale. This research will lead to future improvements in skillful decadal prediction systems for climate"ocean and atmosphere. The eighth and last session will feature three presentations:Mesoscale and Submesoscale shelfbreak exchange drives a subsurface marine heatwave, by Ke Chen (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute)Local and Remote Forcing Mechanisms for Sub-seasonal to Interannual Variability of Sea Level along US East Coast, by Jiayan Yang (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute)Characteristics of seasonal and interannual sea level changes in the North Atlantic, by Jian Zhao (University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science)

Bio(s): Dr. Ke Chen is an Associate Scientist in the Physical Oceanography department at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. His research interests include coastal ocean dynamics, shelf-ocean exchange, and the interactions of the coastal ocean with the larger-scale climate system. Dr. Chen uses a wide variety of numerical modeling in his research, but also uses observations whenever possible to achieve integrated studies. Some of his recent works include interaction of Gulf Stream warm core rings with the shelf circulation, mechanisms of marine heatwaves, physical-biological interactions in mesoscale eddies, and drivers of the shelf circulation in the Northwest Atlantic.Dr. Jiayan Yang is a physical oceanographer who works as a Senior Scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. His research interests include the dynamics of semi-enclosed marginal seas; interactions between shelf/marginal seas and the open ocean; numerical and theoretical studies of ocean circulation; Arctic ocean-ice interactions. He earned his PhD from Florida State University.Dr. Jian Zhao is a physical oceanographer who seeks to understand multi-scale oceanic processes in the upper ocean and their impacts on marine ecosystem dynamics. His research group combines modern innovative observational platforms and numerical models to explore fundamental physical processes and physical-biological coupling. He earned his PhD from the University of Miami.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Within a few days of the webinar, a link to the recording
will be posted on the CVP Program website: cpo.noaa.gov/cvp/webinars.

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6 June 2023

Title: Improving accuracy in unstructured tidal models with parallel, online self attraction and loading calculations
Presenter(s): Steven Brus, Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, IL
Date & Time: 6 June 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Improving accuracy in unstructured tidal models with parallel, online self attraction and loading calculations

Presenter(s): Steven Brus, Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, IL

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

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
Phone Numbers (US)+1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: As unstructured tidal models are becoming increasingly capable of resolving both global and coastal scales, the inclusion of self attraction and loading (SAL) effects is essential for accurate solutions. SAL effects can be considered by three primary practical approaches: a simplified scalar approximation, using SAL terms from other models, or by "online" approaches involving a spherical harmonic transformation (SHT) of the computed mass anomaly. Recently, an online SAL calculation for the MPAS-Ocean model has been evaluated and shown to significantly improve accuracy over a simplified scalar approximation for SAL. For unstructured models, however, a performant online calculation of SAL is complicated by a lack of support for unstructured meshes and distributed parallelism in existing libraries for calculating SHTs. In this talk, we present a parallel methodology for computing SAL effects that increases the efficiency and accuracy of unstructured tidal models. This approach allows for self-consistent global SAL effects to be included within models that also provide high-resolution in coastal regions.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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Title: NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar - Harmful Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes
Presenter(s): Dr. Reagan M. Errera, Research Ecologist, NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory; Dr. Richard Stumpf, Oceanographer, NOAA National Ocean Service
Date & Time: 6 June 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar -- Harmful Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes
NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Reagan M. Errera, Research Ecologist, NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory; and Dr. Richard Stumpf, Oceanographer, NOAA National Ocean Service

Sponsor(s): NOAA One Health and NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network

Seminar Contact(s): morgan.zabow@noaa.govLocation: Webinar


Remote Access: Please Register at:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8845304295478442845
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For your awareness, this webinar will be recorded and shared online.


Abstract: In preparation for the NOAA One Health Summit (August 15-16 in Washington DC) we're hosting a webinar series to highlight specific health work being done in each of eight NOAA regions. The fourth webinar, which will be held on June 6 @ Noon ET / 9am PT / 6am HT, features NOAA experts discussing the health impacts of Harmful Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes.


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5 June 2023

Title: Discover the Coral Reef and Kelp Forest Ecosystem Resource Collections
Presenter(s): Claire Fackler, NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries; and Chloe McKenna, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Consultant
Date & Time: 5 June 2023
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Discover the Coral Reef and Kelp Forest Ecosystem Resource Collections

Presenter(s): Claire Fackler, NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries; and Chloe McKenna, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Consultant

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NOS Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4615219179886884701

Abstract: The new topical resource collections that include NOAA videos, lesson plans, webinars, web stories, virtual reality, and much more are a great one-stop-shop for educators interested in topics, such as climate change, ocean acidification, ocean sound and the impact of noise. This webinar will dig into the collections for coral reefs and kelp forest ecosystems so that you can start using these educational materials right away to bring the ocean into your classroom or facility.

Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here: (https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html

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1 June 2023

Title: NOAA One Health -- Seafood Safety / Gulf of Mexico
Presenter(s): Dr. Paul Mickle, Co-Director, Northern Gulf Institute and Associate Research Professor, Mississippi State University; Dr. Jon Bell, Director, National Seafood Inspection Lab, NOAA Fisheries, Pascagoula, MS
Date & Time: 1 June 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar -- Seafood Safety
NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar Series / Gulf of Mexico Forum Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Paul Mickle, Co-Director, Northern Gulf Institute and Associate Research Professor, Mississippi State University; Dr. Jon Bell, Director, National Seafood Inspection Lab, NOAA Fisheries, Pascagoula, MS

Sponsor(s): NOAA One Health and NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network

Seminar Contact(s): morgan.zabow@noaa.govLocation: Webinar


Remote Access: Please Register at:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/672792695747005784
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Abstract: In preparation for the NOAA One Health Summit (August 15-16 in Washington DC) we're hosting a webinar series to highlight specific health work being done in each of eight NOAA regions. The third webinar, which will be held on June 1 @ 2pm ET / 11am PT / 8am HT, is a special edition of the longstanding Gulf of Mexico Forum. This webinar features discussions on seafood safety from NOAA staff and partners from the Gulf of Mexico region.


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Title: Backyard Buoys: Equipping Underserved Communities with Ocean Intelligence Platforms
Presenter(s): Roxanne J. Carini, Ph.D., Senior Oceanographer, Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington, Deputy Director Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems, NANOOS
Date & Time: 1 June 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Backyard Buoys: Equipping Underserved Communities with Ocean Intelligence Platforms

Presenter(s): Roxanne J. Carini, Ph.D., Senior Oceanographer, Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington, Deputy Director Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems, NANOOS)

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

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

Remote Access:


Join via Webex:https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mf0295d090852338157fc68cfdeb8270eMeeting number: 2762 764 0210
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Abstract: Indigenous communities have relied on the ocean for millennia and still do to this day. Climate change, however, is making the ocean more unpredictable, and poses a new and urgent challenge. When fishers, whalers, and canoers ask Is today a safe day to take my boat out? they simply do not have the nearby wave data necessary to complement their Indigenous Knowledge and inform their decisions. The Backyard Buoys project aims to get wave data into the hands of Indigenous communities in a way that increases the sense of ownership in these ocean observations and protects lives and livelihoods. Collaboration and funding are paramount to the success of Backyard Buoys. The project is a partnership between three U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing Systems (NANOOS, PacIOOS, and AOOS), a technology partner (Sofar Ocean), and Indigenous partners from the Pacific Northwest, Pacific Islands, and Alaska, and it is funded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Convergence Accelerator program. Dr. Roxanne J Carini will provide an overview of the Backyard Buoys project and discuss the co-design process that centers on the needs of Indigenous partners for the sustainable development of community-stewarded local wave buoys.

Bio(s): Dr. Roxanne J Carini is the Deputy Director of NANOOS, the Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems. NANOOS works to provide Pacific Northwest stakeholders with high-quality ocean and coastal data, tools, and information they need to make responsive and responsible decisions about safety, livelihoods, and stewardship. Roxanne is also a Senior Oceanographer at the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) at the University of Washington (UW), where she conducts research at the intersection of physical oceanography and coastal engineering with particular interest in nearshore wave dynamics and coastal hazards. The Backyard Buoys project draws on both Roxanne's technical expertise and her call to serve PNW communities through her role in NANOOS. She is energized by the partnerships that comprise Backyard Buoys and motivated to get hyper-local wave data in the hands of those who need it.

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Title: How does Climate.gov talk climate and deal with misinformation
Presenter(s): Tom Di Liberto, NOAA Office of Communications, Climate Scientist/Public Affairs Specialist; Rebecca Lindsey, Groundswell, News & Features Editor of Climate.gov
Date & Time: 1 June 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series Join us for Part 2 of 2 on climate misinformation.

Title: How does Climate.gov talk climate and deal with misinformation

Presenter(s): Tom Di Liberto, NOAA Office of Communications, Climate Scientist/Public Affairs Specialist; Rebecca Lindsey, Groundswell, News & Features Editor of Climate.gov

Sponsor(s): NOAA Central Library Seminar Contacts: NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1444516817506799454Summary: NOAA Climate.gov's status of a world-renowned purveyor in climate science has been built upon a mission that is science-forward, science-focused, and science-first. This presentation will explain how Climate.gov approaches climate science communication, and how it deals with climate misinformation both on social media as well as in its website content.Keywords: Climate, Misinformation, Strategy

Bio(s): Tom Di Liberto is a climate scientist and public affairs specialist in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Communications. He previously served as the climate scientist for NOAA's Climate.gov. He works on strategic communications, especially related to climate science, and is a well-regarded public speaker on weather and climate.Rebecca Lindsey is a contractor in the Climate Program Office, and she's been the News & Features editor for Climate.gov for the past decade. Prior to that, she was the editor of NASA's Webby-award-winning Earth Observatory Website. She has a Master's of Science in Journalism and Technical Communication from Colorado State University, and a Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry from Virginia Tech.

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31 May 2023

Title: Flood Modeling, Resiliency Planning, and Evacuation in Urban Coastal Environments
Presenter(s): Dr. Ross Nazari, Associate Professor, Director, Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center, University of Alabama Birmingham
Date & Time: 31 May 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Flood Modeling, Resiliency Planning, and Evacuation in Urban Coastal Environments

Presenter(s): Ross Nazari, Associate Professor, Director, Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Sponsor(s): The Office of System Architecture and Advanced Planning (OSAAP), and the NESDIS User Engagement Council.

Seminar Contact(s): Vanessa Escobar, (Vanessa.Escobar@noaa.gov)Location: WebinarRegistration link: (Registration required) https://forms.gle/ccfu8Citc3pyCj5E9

Abstract: Dr. Nazari will discuss the implementation of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) data, including National Weather Service (NWS) data, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary (GEO) data, and the Digital Surface Model aids in developing maps, policies, and research for floods, vulnerable communities, damage assessments, sea level rise. His work directly responds to New York's and New Jersey's resiliency planning needs following Hurricane Sandy and redefines how impacted communities can plan for emergencies and resilient rebuilding.To learn more about how Dr. Nazari and the University of Alabama Birmingham are working towards the Pathfinder Initiative, please contact noaa.pathfinderinitiative@noaa.gov.

Bio(s): Dr. Ross Nazari (University of Alabama at Birmingham) assesses United States coastal communities' vulnerabilities due to sea level rise and uses advanced flood modeling to consider how to improve conditions in flood-vulnerable areas. As the Director of the Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center (SSCR) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Engineering, Dr. Nazari's research focuses on applying remote sensing and flood modeling to water resources and the environment, resiliency planning, community vulnerability and public health, and impact assessment of extreme weather events on the built environment.

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30 May 2023

Title: Strategies to improve quality and coverage of coastal sea level and sea state data
Presenter(s): Marcello Passaro, Deutsches Geodatisches Forschungsinstitut, DGFI-TUM - Munchen
Date & Time: 30 May 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Strategies to improve quality and coverage of coastal sea level and sea state data

Presenter(s): Marcello Passaro (Deutsches Geodtisches Forschungsinstitut, DGFI-TUM - Mnchen)

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

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
Phone Numbers (US)+1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: In this seminar, I will present my current research aimed at enhancing coastal sea level and significant wave height observations using satellite altimetry. I will begin by discussing my past and ongoing efforts to improve the along-track data, and how I am currently shifting my focus towards improving the spatial and temporal coverage of remote sensing data. Traditionally, along-track altimetry data are interpolated into daily grids using optimal interpolation, which involves multiple pre-processing steps and covariance characterization, resulting in smoothed grids. However, I will introduce a new approach that employs Random Forest Regression to estimate daily sea level anomalies, which is shown to better represent sea level variability at sub-annual time scales. By using along-track sea level data to build a training dataset, we can predict neighboring observations and improve the accuracy of our sea level maps. Throughout my presentation, I will demonstrate the potential of this new approach and its usefulness for coastal modelers. Furthermore, I will reflect on future improvements and prospects, inviting feedback and discussion points from the audience.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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Title: Wildfire Lies: A Crash Course in Climate Misinformation
Presenter(s): Ms. Margaret Orr, Doctoral Student at the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication
Date & Time: 30 May 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar SeriesJoin us for Part 1 of 2 on climate misinformation.

Title: Wildfire Lies: A Crash Course in Climate Misinformation

Presenter(s): Ms. Margaret Orr, Doctoral Student at the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication

Sponsor(s): NOAA Central Library and NOAA Communications

Seminar Contact(s): NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8469286711761610837

Abstract: What is misinformation? How does it spread so quickly? How can we work against it? These are vital questions for anyone working in the realm of the climate crisis, because misinformation about its causes, effects, and solutions have delayed vital actions to combat it. In this seminar, we will learn about practical answers to these questions as well as productive ways to engage with and debunk misinformation. Keywords: Misinformation, Climate Change, Debunking

Bio(s): Margaret Orr is entering her fourth year as a doctoral student at the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication. Her research interests include climate change misinformation, debunking, and misinformation rhetoric. Margaret received her BS in Meteorology & Climatology, and a minor in French, from the University of Delaware in 2018; and her MS in Geography from the University of Georgia in 2020, where her thesis focused on psychological uncertainty tolerance and climate change concern. She is very involved with the American Meteorological Society and currently serves as Incoming Chair of the newly formed Board on Student Affairs. Outside of work, Margaret is an ice dancer and also enjoys ballet, tap, ballroom, and Irish dance.

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25 May 2023

Title: Environmental Data Justice: Designing Data Systems for Environmental Justice and Accountability
Presenter(s): Sara Wylie, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Health Science, Northeastern University
Date & Time: 25 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Environmental Data Justice: Designing Data Systems for Environmental Justice and Accountability

Presenter(s): Sara Wylie, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Health Science, Northeastern University

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Join via Webex:https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mf0295d090852338157fc68cfdeb8270eMeeting number: 2762 764 0210
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Abstract: Premature births, unexplained human and livestock sicknesses, flammable water faucets, toxic wells and the onset of hundreds of earthquakes, the impacts of fracking in the United States are far-reaching and deeply felt. In this talk Dr. Wylie explores how extractive resource systems, like natural gas extraction through fracking, are preceded and supported by extractive data systems that create asymmetric access to information. Drawing together the fields of Environmental Health, Environmental Justice and Data Justice, Wylie explores how we can build community centered information systems that help create accountability for corporations and state agencies. Based on her work building tools for community monitoring of the oil and gas industry and co-developing the watchdog organization the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative (EDGI) Dr. Wylie reflects on how we can create community centered research and data systems that move beyond mapping exposure disparities to address the drivers of toxic contamination and make corporations responsible for their environmental harms. This precious present moment for action on Climate Change provides an opportunity to jointly create sustainable and just systems. Now is the time, Wylie argues to organize and collectively theorize, design, and engineer environmental data justice.

Bio(s): Dr. Wylie is an Associate Professor of Sociology/Anthropology and Health Science in Northeastern University's Social Science Environmental Health Research Institute (SSEHRI). She is a cofounder of the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative (EDGI), a network of academics and non-profits working to develop more just and effective forms of environmental governance through ensuring and improving public access to data. She is also a cofounder of Public Lab, a non-profit that develops open source, Do-It-Yourself tools for community-based environmental analysis. Her award winning book Fractivism: Corporate Bodies and Chemical Bonds describes the need to rethink the extractive research systems that proceed and enable extractive industries. Currently Dr. Wylie is serving as an Energy Justice, Science, Technology and Policy Fellow for the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the US Department of Energy where she is helping to develop accountability systems for the Justice 40 Initiative.


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Title: Do Models Correctly Simulate Atlantic Variability? / Atlantic meridional overturning circulation increases flood risk along the United States southeast coast
Presenter(s): Timothy DelSole; George Mason University; Denis Volkov; NOAA/AOML
Date & Time: 25 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: TBD
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Do Models Correctly Simulate Atlantic Variability? / Atlantic meridional overturning circulation increases flood risk along the United States southeast coast

Presenter(s): Timothy DelSole (George Mason University); Denis Volkov (NOAA/AOML)

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Climate Variability and Predictability Program

Seminar Contact(s): Jose Algarin jose.algarin@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4706139994763954009. Attendees are muted during the webinar and audio is over the computer, so adjust the volume on your computer speakers or headset.


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Abstract: The NOAA/CPO Climate Variability and Predictability (CVP) Program will host a webinar series on Decadal Climate Variability and Predictability that will highlight the recent results from the CVP-funded projects. The goal of these modeling studies is to identify the state, mechanisms, and sources of climate predictability on the interannual to decadal timescale. This research will lead to future improvements in skillful decadal prediction systems for climate"ocean and atmosphere. The sixth session will feature two presentations:Do Models Correctly Simulate Atlantic Variability?, by Timothy DelSole (George Mason University)Atlantic meridional overturning circulation increases flood risk along the United States southeast coast, by Denis Volkov (NOAA/AOML)

Bio(s): Dr. Timothy DelSole is a Professor in the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Earth Sciences at George Mason University, and a senior research scientist at the Center for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Studies. Dr. DelSole's research explores the extent to which future climate changes can be predicted on time scales from weeks to years.Dr. Denis Volkov is an Oceanographer at the University of Miami and NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) where he has worked since 2013. His current research interests include different aspects of ocean dynamics, with a particular emphasis on regional sea level and ocean circulation changes.

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will be posted on the CVP Program website: cpo.noaa.gov/cvp/webinars.

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Title: An Algorithm to Bias-Correct and Transform Arctic Satellite-Derived Skin Salinities into Bulk Surface Salinities
Presenter(s): David Trossman, Ph.D., Visiting Associate Research Scientist at NOAA STAR and University of Maryland - College Park
Date & Time: 25 May 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

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Title: An Algorithm to Bias-Correct and Transform Arctic Satellite-Derived Skin Salinities into Bulk Surface SalinitiesWhen: May 25, 2023, 12-1 PM ET.

Presenter(s): David Trossman, Ph.D., Visiting Associate Research Scientist at NOAA STAR and UMD College Park

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

Seminar Contact(s): Varis.Ransi@noaa.gov, co-coordinator NOAA NOS Science Seminar SeriesLocation: Webinar


Remote Access: Register here: https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/davidtrossman/event/login.htmlYou may enter the webinar via a browser or the Adobe Connect app. If you enter via a browser, PC/Windows users should use Chrome or Edge browsers and Mac users should use Safari or Chrome. Do not use the IE browser.If you want to enter via the Adobe Connect app you must download it ahead of time.
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Abstract: An algorithmic approach, based on satellite-derived sea-surface (skin) salinities (SSS), is proposed to correct for errors in SSS retrievals and convert these skin salinities into comparable in-situ (bulk) salinities for the top-5 m of the subpolar and Arctic Oceans. In preparation for routine assimilation into operational ocean forecast models, Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite Level-2 SSS observations are transformed using Argo float data from the top-5 m of the ocean to address the mismatch between the skin depth of satellite L-band SSS measurements (1 cm) and the thickness of top model layers (typically at least 1 m). Separate from the challenge of Argo float availability in most of the northern subpolar and Arctic Oceans, satellite-derived SSS products for these regions currently are not suitable for assimilation for a myriad of other reasons, including erroneous ancillary air-sea forcing/flux products. In the northern subpolar and Arctic Oceans, the root-mean-square error (RMSE) between the SMAP SSS product and several in-situ salinity observational data sets for the top-5 m is greater than 1.5 pss (Practical Salinity Scale), which can be larger than their temporal variability. Thus, we train a machine-learning algorithm (called a Generalized Additive Model) on in-situ salinities from the top-5 m and an independent air-sea forcing/flux product to convert the SMAP SSS into bulk-salinities, correct biases, and quantify their standard errors. The RMSE between these corrected bulk-salinities and in-situ measurements is less than 1 pss in open ocean regions. Barring persistently problematic data near coasts and ice-pack edges, the corrected bulk-salinity data are in better agreement with in-situ data than their SMAP SSS equivalent. This algorithm also improves agreement between Arctic SMOS SSS data and in-situ data. Present efforts involve the use of more recently collected in-situ data to calculate bias-corrected Arctic SSS from satellite data, which can be released as a product. Future plans include using the bias-corrected Arctic SSS product to assess the Arctic SSS from the UFS coupled model, GFSv17.

Bio(s): David Trossman (he/his/him) is a physical oceanographer, by training, but often crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries to: 1) advance the reconstruction of the ocean's historical conditions through statistical techniques and 2) understand the physical and biogeochemical consequences of ocean circulation and mixing as well as the interactions between the ocean and other components of the Earth system. He received his PhD at the University of Washington in Seattle, did a postdoc at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, did another postdoc at McGill University, was an Associate Research Scientist through the GESTAR cooperative agreement between the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Global Modeling and Assimilation Office and Johns Hopkins University, was a Research Associate at the University of Texas in Austin's Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, was a Senior Scientist at NOAA STAR/NESDIS through Global Science & Technology, was an Assistant Professor jointly with Louisiana State University's Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences and Center for Computation & Technology, and is currently a Visiting Associate Research Scientist through the CISESS cooperative agreement between NOAA STAR/NESDIS and the University of Maryland-College Park.

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Title: Climate-induced reduction in metabolically available habitat for Northwest Atlantic marine species
Presenter(s): Emily Slesinger, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 25 May 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Climate-induced reduction in metabolically available habitat for Northwest Atlantic marine species

Presenter(s): Emily Slesinger, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): U.S. Northeast Climate-Fisheries Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://meet.google.com/paw-jhrb-nzr

Abstract: The U.S. northeast shelf (USNES) has been experiencing rapid ocean warming, which is changing the thermal environment that many important fish species inhabit. To determine the impact of current and future ocean warming on the distribution of five important USNES fish species (Atlantic cod, black sea bass, cunner, spiny dogfish, summer flounder), we applied species-specific physiological parameters from laboratory studies to calculate the Metabolic Index (MI). The MI for each species was calculated across a historical (1972-2019) and contemporary (2009-2019) climatology for each season. Generally, the oceanic conditions in the winter and spring seasons were metabolically available, while portions of the USNES in the summer and fall seasons were metabolically unavailable for the cold water species (Atlantic cod, cunner, spiny dogfish). The warm water species (black sea bass, summer flounder) experienced very little metabolically available habitat loss that was restricted to the most southern portion of the distribution. Under a doubling of CO2, metabolically unavailable habitat increases substantially for Atlantic cod, restricting them to the Gulf of Maine. Cunner and spiny dogfish will experience similar habitat loss while black sea bass and summer flounder are generally unaffected, except for the southern inshore portion of the USNES. The utility of MI for co-occurring fish species in the USNES differed, likely driven by species-specific physiology and whether the southern edge of a population occurred within the USNES.

Bio(s): TBD

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Title: U.S. Eastern Region Climate Services: Survey and Evaluation of this Webinar Series
Presenter(s): Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University; and Natalie Umphlett with the Northeast Regional Climate Center
Date & Time: 25 May 2023
9:30 am - 10:30 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Eastern Region Climate Services

Remote Access: Survey and Evaluation of this Webinar Series

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Eastern Region Climate Services Webinar Series

Presenter(s):
Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University; Natalie Umphlett with the Northeast Regional Climate 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

Location: Webinar

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 May conditions and Natalie Umphlett will give and overview and seek feedback for the evaluation of this webinar series and our quarterly outlook reports.

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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24 May 2023

Title: Inland Flooding - What happens when the rain has nowhere to go?
Presenter(s): Todd Hamill, Service Coordination Hydrologist, Southeast River Forecast Center
Date & Time: 24 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Inland Flooding - What happens when the rain has nowhere to go?



Presenter(s): Todd Hamill, Service Coordination Hydrologist, Southeast River Forecast Center



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

Seminar Contact(s): Shirley.Murillo@noaa.gov, kyla.breland@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2304686753662693209

Abstract: Sometimes hurricane impacts can be felt well inland. During this presentation you will hear about the NOAA's Southeast River Forecast Center and how they access inland river flooding and storm rainfall.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded and will be available in this webpage: https://www.noaa.gov/2023-hurricane-awareness-webinars

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Title: Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science
Presenter(s): Dr. Verena Wang, Postdoctoral Scholar, East Carolina University
Date & Time: 24 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science - Dr. Verena Wang - East Carolina University

Presenter(s): Dr. Verena Wang, Postdoctoral Scholar, East Carolina University

Sponsor(s): NOAA SWFSC, Fisheries Collaborative Program (FCP), and the Santa Cruz-Monterey Bay Area Subunit of the American Fisheries Society (SCMBAS)

Seminar Contact(s): Liane Bauer, liane.bauer@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://ucsc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsceqvpj8iGN0MQ_2b8hEB0hLqcx0zucIO?_x_zm_rtaid=dtkkElwIRmGBwsZk0Xqymg.1682463251745.1087637ad93d3f5699f6329e5dd9dade&_x_zm_rhtaid=886#/registration

Accessibility: For accessibility accommodations, please reach out to liane.bauer@noaa.gov or fcp@ucsc.edu.

Abstract: UCSC's Fisheries Collaborative Program and the Santa Cruz-Monterey Bay Area Subunit of the American Fisheries Society present the third annual, Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science Seminar Series. Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science aims to highlight diversity in fisheries science by offering a platform for diverse speakers to share their research and by creating space for early career professionals to network with professionals in the industry.

Bio(s): Verena is a postdoc working with Dr. Jim Morley in the Marine Fisheries Ecology Lab at East Carolina University. Verena is originally from northern California, and prior to joining CSI, her research focused on southern flounder in the southeastern U.S. and larval deep-sea fish in the Gulf of Mexico. In her free time, Verena enjoys roaming the Outer Banks either via paddle or on two wheels.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: The seminar will be recorded and will be made available at the following website: https://fisheries.ucsc.edu/events/

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Title: Paralytic shellfish toxins in Alaskan Arctic food webs during the anomalously warm ocean conditions of 2019 and estimated toxin doses to Pacific walruses and bowhead whales
Presenter(s): Kathi Lefebvre, NOAA Fisheries/Northwest Fisheries Science Center NWFSC, Research Biologist
Date & Time: 24 May 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

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Title: Paralytic shellfish toxins in Alaskan Arctic food webs during the anomalously warm ocean conditions of 2019 and estimated toxin doses to Pacific walruses and bowhead whales

Presenter(s): Kathi Lefebvre, Ph.D., NOAA Fisheries/Northwest Fisheries Science Center

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

Seminar Contact(s): Varis.Ransi@noaa.gov, co-coordinator NOAA NOS Science Seminar SeriesLocation: Webinar


Remote Access: Register here: https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/kathilefebvre/event/event_info.htmlYou may enter the webinar via a browser or the Adobe Connect app. If you enter via a browser, PC/Windows users should use Chrome or Edge browsers and Mac users should use Safari or Chrome. Do not use the IE browser.If you want to enter via the Adobe Connect app you must download it ahead of time.
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Abstract: Climate change-related ocean warming and reduction in Arctic sea ice extent, duration and thickness increase the risk of toxic blooms of the dinoflagellate Alexandrium catenella in the Alaskan Arctic. This algal species produces neurotoxins that impact marine wildlife health and cause the human illness known as paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). This presentation will discuss the Paralytic Shellfish Toxin (PST) concentrations quantified in Arctic food web samples that include phytoplankton, zooplankton, benthic clams, benthic worms, and pelagic fish collected throughout summer 2019 during anomalously warm ocean conditions. Ecologically relevant toxin doses to marine mammals feeding in Arctic food webs will also be discussed in terms of exposure risks and potential health impacts to walruses in the Bering Sea and bowhead whales in the Beaufort Sea.

Bio(s): Kathi Lefebvre is a research biologist at NOAA Fisheries' Northwest Fisheries Science Center. She leads the Wildlife Algal-toxins Research and Response Network (WARRN-West) that provides surveillance for the presence and exposure risks of algal toxins to marine wildlife from the Arctic Ocean to Southern California. Kathi has studied the transfer of algal toxins through marine food webs and the toxicological effects of these toxins in fish, marine mammals, and humans for over 20 years. Kathi received her Ph.D. at the University of California followed by an NRC Postdoc at NWFSC. She began her research biologist position at NWFSC in 2001.

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23 May 2023

Title: U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing
Presenter(s): Gretel Follingstad, NOAA/NIDIS/CIRES; Joe Casola, NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information; Jeff Herrick, USDA Agricultural Research Service
Date & Time: 23 May 2023
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing

Presenter(s):
Introduction: Gretel Follingstad | NOAA/NIDIS/CIRES

Current Climate Conditions and Outlook: Joe Casola | NOAA's National Centers for Environmental InformationLand Potential Knowledge System: Jeff Herrick | USDA Agricultural Research Service

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

Seminar Contact(s): Gretel Follingstad (gretel.follingstad@noaa.gov), NOAA/NIDIS

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1368826436945950303

Abstract: The Southwest has seen record-setting snowpack this winter. Short-term drought in the region has greatly improved. As we look forward to the spring melt, what will this mean for reservoir storage and long-term drought? This webinar will look at current and forecasted drought conditions for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah and then highlight the LandPKS as a tool to monitor land changes over time.


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Title: Modelling Wave-Ice Interactions in Three-Dimensions in the Marginal Ice Zone
Presenter(s): William Perry, Bedford Institute of Oceanography
Date & Time: 23 May 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Modelling Wave-Ice Interactions in Three-Dimensions in the Marginal Ice Zone

Presenter(s): William Perry (Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada)

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

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes, Phone Numbers (US)+1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: The forecasting of Arctic storms, and their ocean surface waves, are important issues. Storm-generated winds can create large waves and impacts on sea ice. Models that can accurately predict ocean waves have reached a high level of maturity, such as the WAVEWATCHIII (denoted WW3), but accuracy is significantly reduced in the marginal ice zone (MIZ). There remains a debate as to which methodology is most suitable for these conditions. Our focus is six different wave-ice models, with attention to three-dimensional scattering models, which require energy redistribution. They have been implemented in WW3 by Meylan et al. (2020) 1 and Perrie et al. (2022) 2 , with sufficient efficiency to be transitioned to operational marine forecasts. To study the basic model characteristics, we perform the simulation of large-scale open ocean waves and controlled inter-comparisons for the wave-ice models, as implemented in WW3, for a simple hypothetical ocean and MIZ, to identify areas where models have need improvement. We also compare model simulations with actual measurements using relatively high-quality field data, collected by wave buoy observations via Sea State Boundary Layer Experiment of 2015 in the Beaufort Sea. This includes several storm events and various MIZ conditions.1) Meylan MH, Perrie W, Toulany B, Hu Y, Casey MP. 2020 On the three-dimensional scattering of waves by flexible marginal ice floes. J. Geophys. Res. Oceans 125, e2019JC015868.(doi:10.1029/2019JC015868)
2) Perrie, W, Meylan MH, Toulany B, Casey MP. 2022 Modelling wave"ice interactions in three dimensions in the marginal ice zone. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. A 380: 20210263. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2021.0263

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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Title: State of the Ecosystem - 2023 Overview
Presenter(s): Sarah Gaichas, NOAA NMFS NEFSC, Research Fishery Biologist
Date & Time: 23 May 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: State of the Ecosystem - 2023 OverviewNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Sarah Gaichas, NOAA NMFS NEFSC, Research Fishery Biologist

Sponsor(s): NOAA Central LibrarySeminar Contacts: NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9168523329988343643

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.Summary: 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 2023, containing information on conditions through 2022.Keywords: Integrated Ecosystem Assessment, Ecosystem reporting, Climate indicators

Bio(s): Dr. Sarah Gaichas is a Research Fishery Biologist with the Ecosystem Dynamics and Assessment Branch at the NOAA NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole, MA. Her primary research is on integrated ecosystem assessment, management strategy evaluation, and ecosystem modeling.

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

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Title: U.S. Southeast Monthly Climate + Tool to Assess Heat Risk Using Wet Bulb Globe Temperature
Presenter(s): Meredith Muth, NOAA/NIDIS, Chris Fuhrmann, Southeast Regional Climate Center; Jeff Dobur, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center; Todd Hamill, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center; Pam Knox, University of Georgia; Kelsey Satalino, NOAA/NIDIS, CIRES
Date & Time: 23 May 2023
10:00 am - 10:45 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Southeast Monthly Climate Webinar + Tool to Assess Heat Risk Using Wet Bulb Globe Temperature + Improved and Expanded State Pages on Drought.gov

Presenter(s):
Introduction: Meredith Muth | NOAA/NIDISClimate Overview: Chris Fuhrmann | Southeast Regional Climate CenterWater Resources Overview: Jeff Dobur/Todd Hamill | NWS Southeast River Forecast CenterAgriculture Impact Update: Pam Knox | University of GeorgiaWeb-Based Tool to Assess Heat Risk Using Wet Bulb Globe Temperature: Chris Fuhrmann | Southeast Regional Climate CenterImproved and Expanded State Pages on Drought.gov: Kelsey Satalino | NOAA/NIDIS, CIRES

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI, National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), National Weather Service, Southeast Regional Climate Center, American Association of State Climatologists

Seminar Contact(s): Meredith Muth, NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), Meredith.muth@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6846806667689526028

Abstract: These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Nio and La Nia. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply, and ecosystems.The May 23 webinar will feature special presentations on "A Web-Based Tool to Assess Heat Risk Using Wet Bulb Globe Temperature" and "Improved and Expanded State Pages on Drought.gov."

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22 May 2023

Title: NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar -- Alaska Native Tribal Health
Presenter(s): Jackie Qatalina Schaeffer, Director of Climate Initiatives, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium; Mike Brooks, Lead Software Architect for the LEO Network, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Date & Time: 22 May 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar -- Alaska Native Tribal Health
NOAA One Health Pre-Summit Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Jackie Qatalina Schaeffer, Director of Climate Initiatives; Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, and Mike Brooks, Lead Software Architect for the LEO Network; Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Sponsor(s): NOAA One Health and NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network

Seminar Contact(s): morgan.zabow@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Please Register at:https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/898590602608287839
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For your awareness, this webinar will be recorded and shared.


Abstract: In preparation for the NOAA One Health Summit, we're hosting a webinar series to highlight specific health work being done in each of 8 NOAA regions. The second webinar, which will be held on May 22 @ 4pm ET / 1pm PT / 10 am HT, features NOAA partners from Alaska. Climate change is one of the leading public health challenges in Alaska. Our speakers will share about their work on climate initiatives at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. They'll also share information about the Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network -- a group of local observers and topic experts who share knowledge about unusual animal, environment, and weather events.


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Title: California-Nevada Drought & Climate Update and Outlook Webinar
Presenter(s): Amanda Sheffield, NOAA/NIDIS/CIRES, Julie Kalansky, CNAP, CW3E, Scripps Institution of Oceanography; Gina McGuire Palma, Great Basin Coordination Center; Matt Shameson, Southern California Coordination Center; Kelsey Satalino, NOAA/NIDIS, CIRES
Date & Time: 22 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: CA/NV Drought & Climate Update and Outlook Webinar

Presenter(s): Amanda Sheffield, NOAA/NIDIS/CIRES, Julie Kalansky, CNAP, CW3E, Scripps Institution of Oceanography; Gina McGuire Palma, Great Basin Coordination Center; Matt Shameson, Southern California Coordination Center; Kelsey Satalino, NOAA/NIDIS, CIRES

Introduction
Amanda Sheffield | NOAA/NIDIS/CIRES

Drought and Climate Update and Outlook
Julie Kalansky | CNAP, CW3E, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Great Basin Wildland Significant Fire Potential Outlook
Gina McGuire Palma | Great Basin Coordination Center

Central/Southern California Wildland Significant Fire Potential Outlook
Matt Shameson | Southern California Coordination Center

Improved and Expanded State Pages on Drought.gov
Kelsey Satalino | NOAA/NIDIS, CIRES

Sponsor(s): National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS); California Nevada Climate Applications Program (CNAP); Western Regional Climate Center (WRCC)

Seminar Contact(s): Amanda Sheffield, NOAA/NIDIS, amanda.sheffield@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3600574451125323277

Abstract: According to the May 9 U.S. Drought Monitor, only 12.6% of CA/NV is in drought, down from 99% at the start of the water year (October 2022). Drought primarily remains now in parts of southeastern California and southern Nevada, which did not receive above-normal precipitation. In Nevada, end of April observations reported that reservoirs were at 33% of capacity, which is 59% of average. Many of California's major reservoirs are near or above historical averages. This webinar will provide an overview of the current conditions and outlooks as well as wildland significant fire potential outlooks for the Great Basin and Central/Southern California and an overview of the new improved and expanded state pages on drought.gov.

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) May 2023 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e. El Nio and La Nia).

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19 May 2023

Title: May 2023 NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing
Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Date & Time: 19 May 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: May 2023 NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing


Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) and Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/may2023-climate-outlook/

Abstract: We will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, review some forecast tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for June 2022 and the summer season. Join the gathering online to learn what's happened and what may be in store with Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the Alaska Climate Specialist with ACCAP and has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information and graphics describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities, and the media.

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Title: Data Assimilation of Trace Gases
Presenter(s): R. Bradley Pierce, NOAA/NESDIS, Center for SaTellite Applications and Research - STAR, Advanced Satellite Products Branch - ASPB
Date & Time: 19 May 2023
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Data Assimilation of Trace Gases

Presenter(s): R. Bradley Pierce, NOAA/NESDIS, Center for SaTellite Applications and Research (STAR), Advanced Satellite Products Branch (ASPB)

Sponsor(s): NOAA JPSS Program

Seminar Contact(s): Bill Sjoberg bill.sjoberg@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access:
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/wzm-rnhj-uos
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 347-861-6443
PIN: 708 980 040#

Abstract:
Theunified stratospheric/tropospheric chemical mechanism from the Real-time AirQuality Modeling System (RAQMS) has been incorporated into the NOAA UnifiedForecasting System (UFS), thus allowing for development of capabilities toassimilate JPSS and TROPOMI trace gas retrievals using the NOAA Grid PointInterpolation (GSI) analysis system. This presentation discusses the evaluationof UFS-RAQMS/GSI assimilation experiments during the 2019 NASA/NOAA FIREX-AQairborne campaign.

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18 May 2023

Title: Hawaiian Monk Seals - Working to Recover the Endangered Seal of Hawai‘i
Presenter(s): Stacie Robinson, Research Ecologist, NOAA's Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program
Date & Time: 18 May 2023
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Hawaiian Monk Seals - Working to Recover the Endangered Seal of Hawaii

Presenter(s): Stacie Robinson, Research Ecologist, NOAA's Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9080614076859233116

Abstract: Hawaiian monk seals, ilioholoikauaua, are the world's only tropical seal and one of the most endangered marine mammals. These unique seals are native to, and only live in the Hawaiian Archipelago. The biggest segment of their population resides in the remote islands and atolls of Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument. NOAA's Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program works throughout the populated main Hawaiian Islands and the Monument to understand the biology of monk seals, what they need to survive, what threatens their survival, and how to help. Join one of the program's ecologists, Dr. Stacie Robinson, as she shares the latest status updates and research.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 lecture series is also supported by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here (https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html

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Title: North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Outlook
Presenter(s): Justin Glisan, Iowa State Climatologist
Date & Time: 18 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

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

Presenter(s): Justin Glisan, Iowa State Climatologist

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) or Molly Woloszyn (Molly.Woloszyn@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/98150532442280278

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.

May 2023 topics include mountain snowpack, continuing and new drought challenges and impacts both short and long term, major river system flood updates and longer term concerns, recent major climate/weather events and their impacts, various conditions (soils moisture, streamflow, reservoirs, seasonal issues), season growing concerns, and temperature/precipitation outlooks for the following month and seasons.

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Title: Tackling Illegal Fishing in MPAs and Closed Fisheries Area
Presenter(s): Monica Rao, Interagency and Intergovernmental Policy Advisor, National Weather Service, NOAA
Date & Time: 18 May 2023
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Tackling Illegal Fishing in MPAs and Closed Fisheries Area (2023 Knauss Fellows' Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Monica Rao, Interagency and Intergovernmental Policy Advisor, National Weather Service, NOAA

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

Seminar Contact(s): Library SeminarsLocation: Webinar


Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5310087439222103128

Abstract: IUU fishing is a national security threat. Enforcement is an issue in the open ocean. Using authoritative data to improve and streamline the enforcement process.
Keywords: IUU fishing, blue economy, citizen science

Bio(s): Environmental and Social Scientist with a focus on ocean/marine sciences. Some of her work focused on the blue economy, aquaculture, IUU fishing, marine debris, etc. In her current role as a policy advisor, Monica focuses on policy/social science aspects of forecasting for natural disasters including weather/climate/maritime forecasting services.

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Title: Spatial and temporal dynamics of marine microbial communities in the changing waters of the Southern California Bight
Presenter(s): Colette Fletcher-Hoppe, Offshore Wind Technologies Specialist, DOE, Wind Energy Technology Office
Date & Time: 18 May 2023
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Spatial and temporal dynamics of marine microbial communities in the changing waters of the Southern California Bight (2023 Knauss Fellows' Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Colette Fletcher-Hoppe, Offshore Wind Technologies Specialist, Wind Energy Technology Office, DOE

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

Seminar Contact(s): Library SeminarsLocation: Webinar


Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5310087439222103128


Abstract: X Marks the SPOT: Contrasting fine-scale spatial vs. temporal diversity across size fractions of marine microbial communities at The San Pedro Ocean Time-seriesSymbiotic diazotrophic UCYN-A strains co-occurred with El Nio, relaxed upwelling, and varied eukaryotes over 10 years off Southern California BightDaily variation in diazotroph diversity and activity in the Southern California Bight.
Keywords: marine microbial ecology, nitrogen fixation, DNA sequencing

Bio(s): Colette is a PhD candidate in Biology at the University of Southern CA in Los Angeles. Her research focuses on the structure and function of marine microbial communities, ie bacteria, viruses, and single celled plants and animals that make up the bottom of the marine food web. Colette is particularly interested in studying the ways in which climate change alter these communities over space and time.

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17 May 2023

Title: Applications of NOAA PolarWatch Satellite Data
Presenter(s): Cara Wilson, Dale Robinson, and Sunny Hospital, NOAA CoastWatch
Date & Time: 17 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Applications of NOAA PolarWatch Satellite Data


Presenter(s): Cara Wilson, Dale Robinson, and Sunny Hospital (NOAA CoastWatch)

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) and Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/polarwatch/

Abstract: PolarWatch is part of NOAA's Coastwatch program with a primary mission to distribute satellite and other geospatial data products for polar regions and to make the data products easily accessible to data users. They provide access to near real time and historical satellite and non-satellite data of Arctic and Antarctic waters. Join this webinar to learn about the NOAA CoastWatch program and the services that PolarWatch offers to oceanographic satellite data users.

Bio(s): Dr. Cara Wilson is a satellite oceanographer at the Environmental Research Division (ERD) at NOAA's Southwest Fisheries Science Center in Monterey CA. She is also the PI of two regional nodes of NOAA's CoastWatch program " the West Coast Regional Node and PolarWatch, which are both housed at ERD. Her research interests are in using satellite data to examine bio-physical coupling in the surface ocean, with a particular focus on determining the biological and physical causes of the large chlorophyll blooms that often develop in late summer in the oligotrophic Pacific near 30N.

Dr. Dale Robinson is the Operations Manager for the CoastWatch West Coast Node (WCN). In this role, he works with local stakeholders and engagement partners to develop and distribute value-added satellite products that are designed for use in the operational and research activities of NOAA and the entire CoastWatch community. To further support operational and research activities, he works directly with engagement partners to give them the advice, tools, and training needed to make it easy for users to discover, access and use valuable NOAA satellite products for their ocean applications. He is also the Deputy Node Manager for NOAA PolarWatch, where he manages the local operations of the PolarWatch Node, and helps to leverage the infrastructure and resources of the CoastWatch program to support PolarWatch operations.

Sun Sunny Hospital is the Operations Manager for CoastWatch and PolarWatch. Her role supports the mission of PolarWatch to make satellite and geospatial data available and easily accessible to resource managers, researchers and communities through collaboration and engagement with stakeholders and data users. She recently joined the PolarWatch team, and is eager to interact with the user community to further improve services.

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Title: How cold-water fish survive and thrive in warm waters: examples from the Willamette River and Upper Klamath Basin
Presenter(s): Jonathan Armstrong, Oregon State University
Date & Time: 17 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar and 110 McAllister Way
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: How cold-water fish survive and thrive in warm waters: examples from the Willamette River and Upper Klamath Basin

Presenter(s): Jonathan Armstrong, Associate Professor, Oregon State University

Sponsor(s): NOAA NMFS SWFSC Fisheries Ecology DivisionSeminar contact: tanya.rogers@noaa.gov (for day-of issues: cyril.michel@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mb518db4778e2dab04cc0611c4e0e35e0; Password (if needed): fedsem1nar! ; Join by phone: 415-527-5035 (US only, not a toll-free number), Access code/meeting number: 2763 867 7891

Abstract: The threat of climate warming has emphasized the potential value of mountain tributaries as climate refugia for trout and salmon. Maps of summer temperature depict promising patches of blue in the mountains, but also problematic areas of red everywhere else. In Oregon, there are efforts underway to restrict restoration funds from areas that become warm during summer. However, these downstream habitats are suitably cool for most of the year and are essential for Pacific salmon and migratory life histories of trout. Thus, a key challenge for climate adaptation planning is to think beyond refugia to understand how downstream habitats can continue to support salmonids in a warmer future. Here I summarize field studies on how salmonids survive and thrive in two seasonally warm riverscapes: the mainstem Willamette River and the Upper Klamath Basin. Specifically, I show how coastal cutthroat trout and redband trout move, migrate, or tolerate' to survive warm summer conditions, and how the relative expression of these tactics varies among life-stages and locations.

Bio(s): Dr. Armstrong grew up in Southern Oregon and did his graduate work at University of Washington with the Alaska Salmon Program. After a Smith Fellowship postdoc at University of Wyoming he joined the faculty at Oregon State University in 2016.

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Title: Cloudwater Photochemistry in a Changing World
Presenter(s): Ran Zhao, University of Alberta
Date & Time: 17 May 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAAScience Seminar Series

Title: Cloudwater Photochemistry in a Changing World
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Ran Zhao, University of Alberta

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.womack@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4666876435492239456

Abstract: The atmospheric environment is rapidly changing. Climate change and a shift in anthropogenic emission profiles can alter chemical processes occurring in the atmosphere. Wildfires are expected to gain both frequency and severity as climate change proceeds. The chemical processing of short-lived climate forcers, such as atmospheric Brown Carbon (BrC) is not fully understood. On the other hand, the emission of nitrogen and sulfur from anthropogenic activities has been reduced over the past decades, which has altered the chemical environment for certain organic compounds in the atmosphere. For instance, cloud and fog water has become less acidic due to reduced emissions of acid precursors. Meanwhile, reduced NOx concentration may facilitate autoxidation of organic compounds. My presentation will highlight a few completed projects in my research group to better understand the impact of such changes on cloudwater chemistry. In the first project, we have investigated how a shift in cloudwater acidity can potentially alter the kinetics and mechanisms of photochemical reactions, with a particular focus on organic acids. In the second project, we demonstrate that autoxidation can occur in cloudwater, but it was likely neglected in some of the previous laboratory studies. Finally in the third project, the photochemistry of BrC emitted from biomass burning is investigated. We discovered an unrecognized link between the wavelength of UV light and the mechanisms through which BrC is photochemically processed.

Bio(s): Ran Zhao is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta. He received his BSc and PhD from the University of Toronto, and then completed his postdoctoral work at the California Institute of Technology as a NSERC fellow. He then joined the faculty of the Department of Chemistry at Alberta in 2017. His research focuses on atmospheric chemical processes, including secondary organic aerosol formation, cloudwater chemistry, and indoor air quality.

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Title: Biosensors of Environmental Change: Linking the Global Marine Microbiome with Ocean Processes
Presenter(s): Alyse Larkin, Program Manager, NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring & Observing and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science
Date & Time: 17 May 2023
11:45 am - 1:15 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Biosensors of Environmental Change: Linking the Global Marine Microbiome with Ocean ProcessesPart of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Alyse Larkin, Program Manager, NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring & Observing and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics Working Group

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

Remote Access: Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6927361290571207519

Abstract: Microbes are the drivers of most major bioenergetic transformations in the ocean. Moreover, the high diversity and fast division rates of microbes allow them to function as excellent "eco-genomic biosensors." Rapid adaptation driven by environmental selection results in cladogenesis and new bacterial taxa. Thus, we are able to let the genomic information present in diverse microbial lineages tell us about the multidimensional stressors that they experience. In this seminar, I will discuss how microbial genomes reveal cellular processes and shifting environmental stressors, including global ocean chemistry on GO-SHIP cruise transects and regional El Nio-driven temperature change.

Bio(s): Alyse Larkin joined NOAA GOMO and UCAR CPAESS in December 2022 as a program manager for the Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS), the biological Global Ocean Ship-based Hydrographic Investigations Program (Bio-GO-SHIP), and the ocean Carbon and biogeochemistry portfolios. She received her B.A. in Environmental Studies from Vassar College and her Ph.D. in Marine Science and Conservation from Duke University. Additionally, Alyse completed postdoctoral training with Dr. Adam Martiny at the University of California, Irvine. During her Ph.D. and postdoc, Alyse worked with genomic big data to assess the interactions between marine microbiomes, ocean biogeochemistry, and environmental change.

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Title: Research for Action on Climate Change and Health in the Caribbean
Presenter(s): Robert Dubrow, MD, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty Director, Yale Center on Climate Change and Health; Saria Hassan, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Emory School of Medicine; Shelly McFarlane, PhD, Lecturer, Tropical Metabolism Unit, Caribbean Institute for Health Research; James Hospedales, MD, Founder and Managing Director, EarthMedic and EarthNurse Foundation for Planetary Health
Date & Time: 17 May 2023
10:30 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Research for Action on Climate Change and Health in the Caribbean

Presenter(s): Robert Dubrow, MD, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology (Environmental Health Sciences), Faculty Director, Yale Center on Climate Change and Health; Saria Hassan, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Emory School of Medicine; Shelly McFarlane, PhD, Lecturer, Tropical Metabolism Unit, Caribbean Institute for Health Research; James Hospedales, MD, Founder and Managing Director, EarthMedic and EarthNurse Foundation for Planetary Health

Sponsor(s): NOAA Adaptation Sciences (AdSci) ProgramSeminar Contacts: Amanda Speciale (amanda.speciale@noaa.gov); Lisa Vaughan (lisa.vaughan@noaa.gov) Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4957698360036102742

Abstract: Although the Caribbean is one of the regions of the world most vulnerable to the adverse health effects of climate change, research on climate change and health in the Caribbean is sparse. One of the major objectives of the landmark virtual Conference on Climate Change and Health in Small Island Developing States: Focus on the Caribbean, October 5-8, 2021, was development of a research for action agenda that would serve as a platform to motivate research to inform sustainable and equitable solutions. Following the conference, the Research for Action on Climate Change and Health in the Caribbean Project was formed to complete the process of developing the agenda. This webinar will present the motivation for developing the agenda, its background, methodology, and structure; illustrative case studies on the noncommunicable diseases and mental health sections of the agenda; and cross-cutting themes within the agenda, the need to link the climate and health communities, potential collaborative research opportunities, and future directions. This work was supported in part by NOAA's International Research and Applications Project (IRAP), which is now part of the recently established Adaptation Sciences Program.

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16 May 2023

Title: West Watch: OneHealth Special Session
Presenter(s): Karen Holcomb - Biologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Morgan Gorris - Staff Scientist, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Joseph Krieger - Invasive Species Coordinator, Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory; Sean McDonald - Associate Teaching Professor, Program on the Environment, University of Washington
Date & Time: 16 May 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: West Watch: Spring Climate Summary

Presenter(s): Karen Holcomb - Biologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Morgan Gorris - Staff Scientist, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Joseph Krieger - Invasive Species Coordinator, Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory; Sean McDonald - Associate Teaching Professor, Program on the Environment, University of Washington.

Sponsor(s): The NOAA West Regional Collaboration NetworkSeminar Contacts: Joe Casola (joseph.casola@noaa.gov), James White (james.h.white@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar


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Abstract: West Watch is a monthly webinar series that brings together NOAA staff and partners from across the agency and region to share information about climate observations and impacts across the West. It's a great forum to learn more about recent events and conditions, and to hear from individuals and organizations that provide climate services to the region. Our May webinar will be a special collab with our NOAA OneHealth partners. Our speakers will share their work examining the intersection of climate and various threats to human health, ecosystems, food supplies, and cultural resources. Each of the presentations will touch on how invasive species, disease vectors, and microorganisms that cause disease are experiencing changes in their geographic ranges and/or seasonal activity in the US West due to climate variability and climate change.

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Title: Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning in Alaska
Presenter(s): Bruce Wright, Knik Tribe Chief Scientist
Date & Time: 16 May 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning in Alaska


Presenter(s): Bruce Wright, Knik Tribe Chief Scientist

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) and Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/alaska-psp-2023/

Abstract: In Alaska, paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) is caused by toxins (PSTs) produced by the microscopic marine dinoflagellate Alexandrium catenella. PSP is usually associated with consumption of toxin-containing bivalves, but PSTs can also be present in other biota during Alexandrium blooms, including species that do not feed on shellfish. The Knik Tribe PSP project began in 2006 with sampling all along coastal Alaska from Ketchikan, to the end of the Aleutian Islands and in the Bering Sea north to Norton Sound using local samplers in an extensive community-based monitoring program. Here, we report results from a project investigating occurrence of PSTs in marine species across southern Alaska where Alexandrium blooms and shellfish toxicity occur. We will review some of our recent findings and present our PSP monitoring program plans for the next four years.

Bio(s): Bruce Wright was a fisheries biologist and habitat biologist beginning in 1978 for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. He was a University of Alaska professor for 10 years, Chief of NOAA's Office of Oil Spill Damage Assessment and Restoration after the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, also for 10 years, and continues work on climate change, harmful algal blooms, contaminants, environmental remediation, and energy projects as the Chief Scientist of the Knik Tribe of Alaska. Wright most enjoys working with top predators and has published several books on Alaska's predators. His work as Alaska Governor Knowles' science advisor to the PEW Ocean Commission was very interesting. Wright has been spending some time, mostly during the summer, investigating the Lake Iliamna monster.

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Title: Artificial Intelligence (AI) for improving Maritime Domain Awareness
Presenter(s): Andrew Howe, AI for improving Maritime Domain Awareness, Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence
Date & Time: 16 May 2023
2:00 pm - 2:50 pm ET
Location: Webinar , NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: AI for improving Maritime Domain Awareness

Presenter(s): Andrew Howe, AI for improving Maritime Domain Awareness, Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence

Sponsor(s): Northeast Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries

Seminar Contact(s): christin.khan@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Tuesday, May 16 2:00 " 2:50pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/agw-zyne-arc
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Abstract: At the Allen Institute for AI, the Skylight team is advancing state of the art applications of AI to public and commercial data to detect behaviors such as fishing, transshipments as well as the location of dark vessels. As a non-profit organization, Skylight provides these capabilities at no cost to national agencies in more than 50 countries to support enforcement efforts toward healthy, productive and resilient oceans.

This (non technical) talk will include a look at the outputs of AI models, including recent computer vision models for public satellite data, as well as upcoming capabilities to capture imagery of infractions in real-time. It will also highlight how national agencies use Skylight and the importance for regional partners to support capacity building around the world. Opportunities for Skylight to support NOAA's work and its partners will also be discussed.

Bio(s): Andrew Howe is a Program Manager on Skylight as part of the Applied Science and Technology team. In his role, he manages Skylight's partnerships and engagement with national agencies and various regional partners. He comes to AI2 with a background in international development married to tech over the past decade. Andrew has a Masters degree in International Development from the University of Oregon where he focused on rural livelihoods and technology adoption in agriculture.

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Title: A look back at Hurricane Ian: Decision support and shared experiences
Presenter(s): Brian LaMarre, Meteorologist-in-Charge, NWS Weather Forecast Office Tampa Bay Area, FL
Date & Time: 16 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A look back at Hurricane Ian: Decision support and shared experiences



Presenter(s): Brian LaMarre, Meteorologist-in-Charge, NWS-WFO Tampa Bay Area, FL



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

Seminar Contact(s): Shirley.Murillo@noaa.gov, kyla.breland@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2957887920026594903

Abstract: In 2022 category 5 Hurricane Ian made landfall in the southwest coast of Florida. Ian made a lasting impact that is still felt today. Tune in for this powerful presentation about how the National Weather Service forecasters work day in and out issuing forecasts and then assessing the damage.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded and will be available in this webpage: https://www.noaa.gov/regional-collaboration-network/regions-southeast-and-caribbean/2023-hurricane-awareness-webinars

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15 May 2023

Title: Volcanic forcing degrades multiyear-to-decadal prediction skill in the tropical Pacific / Exceptional multi-year prediction skill of the Kuroshio Extension in a high-resolution decadal prediction system
Presenter(s): Xian Wu; NOAA/Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory - GFDL, Who Kim; National Center for Atmospheric Research - NCAR
Date & Time: 15 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series



Title: Volcanic forcing degrades multiyear-to-decadal prediction skill in the tropical Pacific / Exceptional multi-year prediction skill of the Kuroshio Extension in a high-resolution decadal prediction system



Presenter(s): Xian Wu (NOAA/Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory - GFDL), Who Kim (National Center for Atmospheric Research - NCAR)



Sponsor(s): NOAA's Climate Variability and Predictability Program

Seminar Contact(s): Jose Algarin jose.algarin@noaa.gov



Remote Access: Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4706139994763954009

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Abstract: The NOAA/CPO Climate Variability and Predictability (CVP) Program will host a webinar series on Decadal Climate Variability and Predictability that will highlight the recent results from the CVP-funded projects. The goal of these modeling studies is to identify the state, mechanisms, and sources of climate predictability on the interannual to decadal timescale. This research will lead to future improvements in skillful decadal prediction systems for climate"ocean and atmosphere. The fifth session will feature two presentations:

Volcanic forcing degrades multiyear-to-decadal prediction skill in the tropical Pacific, by Xian Wu (NOAA/Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory - GFDL)

Exceptional multi-year prediction skill of the Kuroshio Extension in a high-resolution decadal prediction system, by Who Kim (National Center for Atmospheric Research - NCAR)



Bio(s): Dr. Xian Wu is currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University and NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL). Before joining GFDL, she worked as an ASP Postdoctoral Fellow at NCAR, where she studied decadal prediction skill and predictability in the Pacific Ocean.

Dr. Who Kim is a Project Scientist in the Climate and Global Dynamics Laboratory at NCAR. His research interest is ocean and climate variability on various timescales and understanding its mechanisms and predictability.



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will be posted on the CVP Program website: cpo.noaa.gov/cvp/webinars.

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11 May 2023

Title: The Ocean as a Carbon Sponge: why blue carbon is important
Presenter(s): Sara Hutto, Conservation and Climate Program Coordinator, Greater Farallones Association and Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries
Date & Time: 11 May 2023
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Ocean as a Carbon Sponge: why blue carbon is important

Presenter(s): Sara Hutto, Conservation and Climate Program Coordinator, Greater Farallones Association and Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NOS Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8829485619324984157

Abstract: This engaging presentation will cover the basics of blue carbon - what it is, why it's important - and will focus particularly on the role of marine plants, algae, and animals in sequestering carbon and keeping it out of the atmosphere. We'll also discuss actions that can be taken to ensure blue carbon is protected and, when necessary, restored.

Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here: (https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html

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Title: Investigating microbial communities associated with Acropora palmata populations and disease in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Presenter(s): Natasha Berstrom, University of the Virgin Islands
Date & Time: 11 May 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Investigating microbial communities associated with Acropora palmata populations and disease in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Presenter(s): Natasha Berstrom, University of the Virgin Islands

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.donovan@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access:
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Abstract: The endangered Caribbean coral species, Acropora palmata, suffered extreme losses due to two major diseases, white band disease and white pox disease. Currently, white pox disease is the most prominent of the two diseases affecting A. palmata populations around the U.S. Virgin Islands. While white pox lesions were linked to the human fecal bacterium, Serratia marcescens, in the Florida Keys, the etiology of white pox disease outbreaks in the U.S. Virgin Islands is still unknown. Understanding the disease processes associated with white pox disease has become more pressing as A. palmata is one of the primary species utilized in local coral restoration efforts. Therefore, this study aimed to assess microbial community composition within the A. palmata environment and between healthy and white pox diseased A. palmata colonies. At seven demographic monitoring locations around the northern U.S. Virgin Islands, coral mucus samples from both healthy and diseased A. palmata, as well as sediment and seawater samples were collected. Samples were analyzed through sequencing of the 16S rRNA genes of bacteria and archaea. The bacterial assemblages showed significant differences among sample type (water, sediment, and coral mucus). While S. marcescens was not identified in any of the A. palmata mucus samples, significant differences were found between healthy and diseased mucus microbial compositions. Diseased mucus microbial communities were highly variable compared to healthy mucus samples.Six months after the initial microbial sampling, an unprecedented disease outbreak occurred at two of the sites. Given the opportunity, microbial samples were acquired during and 6 months post-outbreak in order to create a microbial timeline of pre, during, and post-outbreak. Investigation into the microbial community compositions at each timepoint is still ongoing; however; early results suggest difference in the microbial assemblages.

Bio(s): Natasha Bestrom is a master's student at the University of the Virgin Islands, where she is obtaining a degree in Marine and Environmental Science. She works in Dr. Marilyn Brandt's lab, which focuses on coral disease and marine population dynamics. Natasha has participated in multiple different research projects over the past several years including NOAA's National Coral Reef Monitoring Program and other projects examining sea turtle foraging, fish biodiversity, and stony coral tissue loss disease. Her primary research interests lie in coral demographics and restoration. Natasha will be graduating tomorrow and she plans to continue to work with Dr. Marilyn Brandt after graduation.

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Title: NOAA CoastWatch: HABs in the Chesapeake, Water Quality in New York during COVID-19
Presenter(s): Betty Staugler, UFL; Jonathan Sherman, GST
Date & Time: 11 May 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title 1: Identifying HAB Assessment and Forecasting Needs in the Chesapeake Bay to Protect Fisheries, Aquaculture and Human Health

Presenter 1: Betty Staugler, University of Florida

Title 2: Using Remote Sensing to Assess Water Quality Changes in New York City due to COVID-19

Presenter 2: Jonathan Sherman, GST

Sponsor(s): NOAA CoastWatch (STAR)

Seminar Contact(s): Victoria.Wegman@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/uco-uboz-cmkOr dial: (US) +1 406-838-3189 PIN: 768 242 663#

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Title: Mapping Precarious Fishing Communities as a Foundation for Environmental Justice
Presenter(s): Kevin St. Martin, Ph.D., Professor of Geography, Department of Geography, Rutgers University
Date & Time: 11 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Mapping Precarious Fishing Communities as a Foundation for Environmental Justicee

Presenter(s): Kevin St. Martin, Ph.D., Professor of Geography, Department of Geography, Rutgers University

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.govJoin via Webex: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mf0295d090852338157fc68cfdeb8270eMeeting number: 2762 764 0210
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Abstract: Many fishing communities in the Northeast U.S. are increasingly marginalized as management fosters the consolidation of fishing access and effort among fewer fishing enterprises and within fewer port locations. Yet, the long-term trajectories and geographical locations of individual communities facing increased precarity remains undocumented and unmapped. Using twenty-five years of fisheries dependent data for fishing communities in the Northeast, we characterize the fishing activity of communities over time, trace where and how vessels are abandoning some ports as they aggregate in others, and examine such processes of decline and mobility as environmental justice issues with profound implications for community survival.

Bio(s): Dr. St. Martin is the department chair and Professor of Geography at Rutgers University. His research critically analyzes economic and resource management discourse and its role in the economy and environment. In particular, he examines where and how marine science and policy are framing ocean space, fishing practices, and coastal communities.

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10 May 2023

Title: Operationalizing Climate Resilience in Marine Fisheries
Presenter(s): Katherine Mills, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, Gulf of Maine Research Institute; Kristin Kleisner, Ph.D., Lead Senior Scientist and Associate Vice President, Oceans Science at EDF; Patrick Sullivan, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Cornell University
Date & Time: 10 May 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Operationalizing Climate Resilience in Marine Fisheries (EBM/EBFM Series)NOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Katherine Mills, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, Gulf of Maine Research Institute; Kristin Kleisner, Ph.D., Lead Senior Scientist and Associate Vice President, Oceans Science at EDF; Patrick Sullivan, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Cornell University

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS and NOAA Central Library

Seminar Contacts: Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov) and NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Location: GoToWebinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2193136901026367578
Registering for this seminar will provide you access to the full series of seminars.


Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.Summary: Climate change is altering the productivity and distribution of fish stocks and flows of benefits from fisheries around the world. The nature of impacts and ability of fishery stakeholders to respond are mediated by the ecological, socio-economic, and governance features of fishery systems. A Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) working group on Climate Resilient Fisheries identified attributes of climate resilience, evaluated them in 18 case study fisheries, and incorporated them into a climate resilience assessment and planning tool that is available for broad application.

Keywords: climate resilience, marine fisheries, social-ecological systems

Bio(s): Katherine Mills, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Scientist at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Her research focuses on understanding (1) how physical and ecosystem conditions are changing; (2) how these changes affect fish populations, biological communities, and marine fisheries; and (3) how fisheries and fishing communities can effectively respond and adapt. She participates in national and international advisory roles and serves as a PI on the SNAPP Climate Resilient Fisheries working group.

Kristin Kleisner, Ph.D., is a Lead Senior Scientist and the Associate Vice President for Oceans Science at EDF. Her work is focused on understanding the multiple benefits generated by fisheries systems, including food, climate and biodiversity outcomes. Specifically, she is leading research to investigate the impacts of climate change on the distribution and productivity of fish stocks and understand the implications of these changes for fisheries management systems around the world.

Patrick Sullivan is Professor Emeritus from the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University. With a PhD in Biostatistics and Biomathematics from the University of Washington, his work focuses on assessment and management of marine, estuarine, and freshwater fisheries. He has served as a member of the Scientific andStatistical Committee (SSC) for the New England and North Pacific Fishery Management Councils, and in a number of additional advisory roles.

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


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Title: Statistical Evaluation of Sentinel-3 OLCI Ocean Color Data Retrievals
Presenter(s): Dr. Karlis Mikelsons, NOAA Ocean Color Science Team
Date & Time: 10 May 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Statistical Evaluation of Sentinel-3 OLCI Ocean Color Data Retrievals

Presenter(s): Karlis Mikelsons, NOAA Ocean Color Science Team

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

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

Abstract: In this talk, I will review recent results of a statistical study evaluating the consistency of the Sentinel-3 Ocean and Land Colour Instrument (OLCI) global ocean color data relying on the temporal stability of the retrievals. This analysis evaluates two datasets: the normalized water-leaving reflectance spectra generated by the NOAA Multi-Sensor Level-1 to Level-2 (MSL12) ocean color data processing system produced from the OLCI Level-1 measurements, and the OLCI reflectance spectra produced by EUMETSAT Instrument Processing Facility for OLCI Level-2 (IPF-OL-2). The deviations in reflectance spectra from temporally and spatially averaged baseline data are statistically evaluated corresponding to various parameters, including the solar-sensor geometry, various ancillary data (i.e., surface wind speed, sea-level atmospheric pressure, water vapor amount, and ozone concentration), and other related parameters. The results show that, under most conditions, both NOAA-MSL12 and EUMETSAT-IPF-OL-2 data processing systems produce statistically consistent ocean color products in the open ocean with respect to all corresponding parameters analyzed but with some underestimates of reflectance spectra by EUMETSAT retrievals in moderate sun glint conditions being the notable exception, likely related to a missing BRDF correction in these data.

Bio(s):
Karlis Mikelsons is a research scientist at Global Science and Technology, working at the NOAA Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR), Ocean Color Research Team since joining NOAA in 2014. His research interests include satellite ocean color data analysis, algorithm development, and satellite and geospatial data visualization techniques. As part of his efforts at NOAA, Karlis developed the NOAA Ocean Color Viewer (OCView) web page. Karlis received MS and PhD degrees in physics from the University of Cincinnati, and performed a post-doctoral study at Georgetown University.

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Title: Tamamta: All of Us - Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science
Presenter(s): Dr. Jessica Black, Associate Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Date & Time: 10 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: 110 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA & Virtually
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Tamamta: All of Us

Presenter(s): Dr. Jessica Black, Associate Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Sponsor(s): NOAA SWFSC, Fisheries Collaborative Program (FCP), and the Santa Cruz-Monterey Bay Area Subunit of the American Fisheries Society (SCMBAS)

Seminar Contact(s): Liane Bauer (liane.bauer@noaa.gov) and Liane Bauer (fcp@ucsc.edu) Location: webinar

Remote Access: https://ucsc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsceqvpj8iGN0MQ_2b8hEB0hLqcx0zucIO?_x_zm_rtaid=dtkkElwIRmGBwsZk0Xqymg.1682463251745.1087637ad93d3f5699f6329e5dd9dade&_x_zm_rhtaid=886#/registration

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Abstract: UCSC's Fisheries Collaborative Program and the Santa Cruz-Monterey Bay Area Subunit of the American Fisheries Society present the third annual, Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science Seminar Series. Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science aims to highlight diversity in fisheries science by offering a platform for diverse speakers to share their research and by creating space for early career professionals to network with professionals in the industry.

Bio(s): Dr. Jessica Black (she/her) is Gwich'in from the villages of Gwichyaa Zhee (Ft. Yukon) and Toghotthele (Nenana), Alaska. Dr. Black currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Alaska Native Studies, Rural Development, and Tribal Governance at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.Dr. Black received her bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) at UAF and her master's degree and Ph.D. in Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. Her dissertation and current research examine the relationship between governance and well-being among Alaska Native peoples, especially as it pertains to Tribal Stewardship and Cultural Connectivity.She resides in Fairbanks, Alaska with her family, however, she frequently returns home to Gwichyaa Zhee to hunt, fish, gather and engage in other, important cultural practices.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: The seminar will be recorded and will be made available at the following website: https://fisheries.ucsc.edu/events/

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Title: Research Infrastructure for Global-Scale Atmosphere Monitoring by Passenger Aircraft to support atmospheric science research
Presenter(s): Bastien Sauvage, Universit Paul Sabatier
Date & Time: 10 May 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Research Infrastructure for Global-Scale Atmosphere Monitoring by Passenger Aircraft to support atmospheric science research
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Bastien Sauvage, Universit Paul Sabatier

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.womack@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/137820914915421269

Abstract: In-service Aircraft for a Global Observing System (IAGOS) is a European Research Infrastructure for global observations of atmospheric composition from commercial aircraft. IAGOS combines the expertise of scientific institutions with the infrastructure of civil aviation in order to provide essential data on atmospheric composition, climate change and air quality at a global scale. The use of commercial aircraft allows the collection of highly relevant observations on a scale and in numbers complementary to other measurements methods (e.g. research aircraft, satellites).A broad overview of IAGOS Research Infrastructure will be presented, as well as recent scientific studies realized with the help of IAGOS data.

Bio(s): Bastien Sauvage is an Associate Professor at the Universit Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier. He received his PhD from Paul Sabatier University and then did his postdoctoral work at Dalhousie University in Canada before returning to France to join the Laboratoire d'Arologie at Paul Sabatier University in 2007. He also serves as the Scientific Chief and Co-PI of the In-service Aircraft for a Global Observing System (IAGOS) - France.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: https://csl.noaa.gov/seminars/2023,contingent on speaker approval.

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Title: Laboratory to Classroom Translation: Two Case Studies from the Lab and Field
Presenter(s): Dr. Emily Rivest and Abigail Sisti, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Date & Time: 10 May 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Laboratory to Classroom Translation: Two Case Studies from the Lab and Field

Presenter(s): Dr. Emily Rivest and Abigail Sisti, Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Sponsor(s): NOAA Ocean Acidification Program and National Marine Sanctuaries

Seminar Contacts: Liz Perotti, liz.perotti@noaa.gov and Natalie Lord natalie.lord@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5706518555111116632

Webinar ID: 231-845-347

Abstract: Building collaborative relationships between scientists and educators is an important step in improving climate change education. By providing real-world data and hands-on experiences, scientists can assist students in connecting marine processes with changes in marine and human communities. In this webinar, we will share two case studies demonstrating extended collaboration between scientists and educators. One, focusing on understanding the effects of ocean acidification on American lobsters, utilized an internship to provide hands-on research experience for science teachers, multimedia content for sharing information about the project, and the Virginia Scientist Educator Alliance (VASEA) to provide training for lesson plan design. The second, a community science program that allow high school students to track oyster growth and water quality in the Chesapeake Bay, puts science directly in the hands of students.

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9 May 2023

Title: Arctic Marine Ecosystem Research and Opportunity to Provide Input for New Northern Bering Sea Research Program
Presenter(s): Danielle Dickson, North Pacific Research Board
Date & Time: 9 May 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Arctic Marine Ecosystem Research and Opportunity to Provide Input for New Northern Bering Sea Research Program


Presenter(s): Danielle Dickson, North Pacific Research Board

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) and Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: webinar

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/northern-bering-sea-research-program/

Abstract: The Arctic Integrated Ecosystem Research Program (IERP) studied the marine ecosystem in the Bering Strait and Chukchi Sea 2016-2021. The multi-disciplinary program documented warming water temperatures and profound changes in every aspect of the ecosystem, including changes in the nutritional quality of prey and changes in the distribution of fishes, seabirds, and marine mammals.

Arctic community members participated at every stage of the research, from informing the questions and emphasizing linkages to food security, to participating in cruises and social science research, and discussing the results and how they can be applied. The participation and perspectives of these individuals strengthened the research and ensured that it is relevant to meeting the needs of people in the region.

NPRB welcomes input as we begin to develop a new IERP that will focus on the Northern Bering Sea region in the future. We look forward to learning about your needs, your interest in participating, and how we can best communicate with people in the region. Please join us!

Bio(s): Danielle Dickson is a Senior Program Manager for North Pacific Research Board, an organization that provides funding for Alaska marine science. Danielle joined NPRB in 2011 and manages the Integrated Ecosystem Research Program and Long-Term Monitoring Program. Danielle has lived in Alaska since 2001. Prior to joining NPRB, she worked as a marine mammal biologist and began her career as a staff member for an Alaska Native marine mammal co-management organization.

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Title: 2023 U.S. Western Drought Webinar
Presenter(s): Joseph Casola, NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information; David Dewitt, NOAA NWS Climate Prediction Center; Jon Traum, U.S. Geological Survey; Paul Miller, NOAA NWS Colorado Basin River Forecast Center; Andrew Hoell, NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory
Date & Time: 9 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: 2023 U.S. Western Drought Webinar

Presenter(s):
  • Drought Conditions: Joseph Casola | NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information
  • Drought Outlook: David Dewitt | NOAA NWS Climate Prediction Center
  • Groundwater Update: Jon Traum | U.S. Geological Survey
  • Colorado River Basin Update: Paul Miller | NOAA NWS Colorado Basin River Forecast Center
  • Long-Term Drought in the West: Andrew Hoell | NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory


Sponsor(s): National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, National Weather Service

Seminar Contacts: Amanda Sheffield (amanda.sheffield@noaa.gov) or Adam Lang (adam.lang@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1469961714978345056

Abstract: NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), in partnership with NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) and National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center, is hosting the 2023 Western Drought Webinar on May 9 to provide the latest information on current drought conditions and outlooks. Speakers from the U.S. Geological Survey, NWS Colorado Basin River Forecast Center, and NOAA's Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) will also provide updates on groundwater conditions, the Colorado River Basin, and how the wet winter will or will not impact long-term drought in the West.On December 20, 2022, 64.6% of the West was in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Over the 3-week period starting on December 26, a series of 9 atmospheric rivers (ARs) brought significant amounts of rain and snow to California, the Great Basin, and parts of Colorado River Basin. Strong storms continued throughout the winter, leaving record snowpack in large parts of the West. Many reservoirs, especially in California, filled fairly quickly to levels not seen in years. As a result, flooding eclipsed drought as an immediate concern in many areas, and continues to be a concern as the snow melts. The percentage of the West in drought plummeted to 27.1% by April 11, 2023. The winter deluge occurred in the context of large parts of West having been ensnared in continuous drought since 2020 as well as a climate-driven megadrought since the early 2000s. While the extreme precipitation improved and removed drought (according to the U.S. Drought Monitor) in many parts of the West, issues remain in parts of the Pacific Northwest and Colorado. The AR events over the winter months didn't reach every drought-burdened Western state, with some receiving below-normal precipitation over the winter. Additionally, it will take more than one wet winter, even with record-breaking precipitation, to replenish groundwater in many areas as well as Lakes Powell and Mead, which are still near record low levels.

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Title: Numerical discretization of a fully nonlinear model for wave propagation on unstructured meshes
Presenter(s): Maria Kazolea, Institute National de Recherche en Sciences et Technologies du Numrique - Inria, Bordeaux, France
Date & Time: 9 May 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Numerical discretization of a fully nonlinear model for wave propagation on unstructured meshes

Presenter(s): Maria Kazolea, Institute National de Recherche en Sciences et Technologies du Numrique - Inria, Bordeaux, France

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

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

Location: webinar

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
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Abstract: TBD

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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8 May 2023

Title: Identifying critical in-water habitat for leatherbacks nesting at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, St. Croix, USVI
Presenter(s): Christina Mauney, MS Student, California State University Monterey Bay and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, NOAA EPP/MSI Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems, NOAA EPP/MSI Graduate Fellowship Program based at NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center SWFSC Environmental Research Division ERD
Date & Time: 8 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Identifying critical in-water habitat for leatherbacks nesting at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, St. Croix, USVI

Presenter(s): Christina Mauney, Graduate Fellow, NOAA/ Office of Education, Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of Education (OED), Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI)

Seminar Contact(s): Natasha White; NOAA/OED/EPP/MSI, natasha.white@noaa.gov Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5159739119329280349

Abstract: The study of animal movement patterns allows for a better understanding of animal behavior and their response to their environment. Marine animal movement occurs in response to biotic and abiotic factors " among them, predator avoidance, prey distribution, and ocean circulation. Movement studies are especially important for highly migratory species such as the leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), which use large geographic regions over space and time. Declines in Northwest Atlantic Regional Management Unit (RMU) populations of leatherbacks since 2009 have created an immediate need to fill knowledge gaps on the location and physical properties of their preferred habitats. The goals of this study were to identify where leatherbacks go during the interesting interval, to delineate important in-water habitats, and to determine nesting characteristics that could contribute to leatherback declines. Nighttime nesting surveys were conducted, and 10 satellite tags were deployed on nesting female leatherback turtles at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge (SPNWR), St. Croix, USVI. The home range for the Sandy Point leatherbacks was identified using an Autocorrelated Kernel Density Estimation (AKDE) approach, and the nesting characteristics of each satellite-tagged individual were examined.

Bio(s): Christina (Nina) Mauney is a 2021 EPP/MSI Graduate Fellow and master's student at the NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems. She studies in the Marine Landscape Ecology Lab at California State University Monterey Bay under the leadership of Dr. Corey Garza and the Vertebrate Ecology Lab at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. She conducted her fellowship research at NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) Environmental Research Division (ERD) under the mentorship of Dr. Elliott Hazen.Are your webinars recorded?: Yes, a link to the recorded webinar will be provided to all registrants after the event.

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Title: Decadal variability of the Pacific Subtropical Cells and the role of local wind forcing / Role of the Maritime Continent in the remote influence of Atlantic Niño on the Pacific
Presenter(s): Antonietta Capotondi; NOAA/Physical Sciences Laboratory - PSL; Ping Chang; Texas A&M University
Date & Time: 8 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Decadal variability of the Pacific Subtropical Cells and the role of local wind forcing / Role of the Maritime Continent in the remote influence of Atlantic Nio on the Pacific

Presenter(s): Antonietta Capotondi (NOAA/Physical Sciences Laboratory - PSL), Ping Chang (Texas A&M University)

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Climate Variability and Predictability Program

Seminar Contact(s): Jose Algarin jose.algarin@noaa.govLocation: webinar

Remote Access: Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4706139994763954009
Attendees are muted during the webinar and audio is over the computer, so adjust the volume on your computer speakers or headset.

Accessibility: N/A

Abstract: The NOAA/CPO Climate Variability and Predictability (CVP) Program will host a webinar series on Decadal Climate Variability and Predictability that will highlight the recent results from the CVP-funded projects. The goal of these modeling studies is to identify the state, mechanisms, and sources of climate predictability on the interannual to decadal timescale. This research will lead to future improvements in skillful decadal prediction systems for climate"ocean and atmosphere. The second session will feature two presentations:Decadal variability of the Pacific Subtropical Cells and the role of local wind forcing, by Antonietta Capotondi (NOAA/Physical Sciences Laboratory - PSL)Role of the Maritime Continent in the remote influence of Atlantic Nio on the Pacific, by Dr. Ping Chang (Texas A&M University)

Bio(s): Dr. Antonietta Capotondi is a Senior Scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado and at the NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory in Boulder, CO. She has a degree in Physics from University of Pisa, Italy, and a PhD in Physical Oceanography from the MIT/Woods Hole Joint Program. Her research has focused on understanding the role of the ocean in climate variability and change. Specific topics include the dynamics and diversity of El Nino Southern Oscillation, Pacific decadal variability, and the influence of climate variability and change on the environmental conditions relevant for marine ecosystems. Dr. Capotondi has also been very active within the broader international community as co-chair of the CLIVAR Pacific Region Panel, and currently co-chair of the CLIVAR Research Focus Group on Marine Heatwaves in the Global Ocean. Dr. Ping Chang is a Professor of Oceanography at Texas A&M University (TAMU). Dr. Chang's expertise is on climate dynamics and climate prediction, as well as global and regional climate modeling. He leads a research group in global and regional climate modeling studies at TAMU and has developed research collaborations with many institutions in the US, Asia and Europe. Dr. Chang's research involves the understanding of climate variability and predictability, including El Nio-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), Tropical Atlantic variability (TAV) and Atlantic Multidecadal Variability (AMV).

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Within a few days of the webinar, a link to the recording
will be posted on the CVP Program website: cpo.noaa.gov/cvp/webinars.

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Title: Behind the scenes of NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter aircraft
Presenter(s): Nick Underwood, Programs and Integration Engineer, AOC
Date & Time: 8 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Behind the scenes of NOAA's Hurricane Hunter aircraft



Presenter(s): Nick Underwood, Programs and Integration Engineer, AOC



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

Seminar Contact(s): Shirley.Murillo@noaa.gov, kyla.breland@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/837360998604693080

Abstract: Have you ever wondered what it takes to fly into the eye of a hurricane? How do the science instruments and computers all work together to gather data and transmit it? Tune in to hear from Nick Underwood who will share his insights and experiences.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded and will be available in this webpage: https://www.noaa.gov/regional-collaboration-network/regions-southeast-and-caribbean/2023-hurricane-awareness-webinars

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4 May 2023

Title: Climate impacts on the traditional seafood species and food security of the Makah Tribe
Presenter(s): Laura K. Nelson, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Associate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Date & Time: 4 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Climate impacts on the traditional seafood species and food security of the Makah Tribe

Presenter(s): Laura K. Nelson, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Associate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

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

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Abstract: Since time immemorial, the Makah Tribe has lived in the Cape Flattery region of northwest Olympic Peninsula, depending on the ocean for their economy, food, and culture. This relationship with the ocean, foundational to Makah identity, is at risk from the unprecedented threats that climate change poses to ocean and coastal ecosystems. Among the effects of climate change are shifts in the distribution and abundance of marine species, threatening to disrupt the harvest of traditional seafoods and the food security of the Makah. These changes will have consequences for the health and wellbeing of Tribal members. Traditional seafoods are crucial for culture and traditions; they are also valuable sources of protein and micronutrients, providing both spiritual and physical health benefits. In collaboration with the Tribe, we conducted a household survey to investigate these issues with the overarching objectives of understanding current subsistence seafood use of Tribal members, as well as their observations of environmental change, and definitions of food security. From those definitions, we conceptualized a framework for Makah Food Security with four components: health, continuity, accessibility, and self-determination. We then considered some of the climate risks to that system, specifically portions of the health and continuity components, assessing how the nutritional benefits of traditional seafoods and the availability of those species may be affected by the impacts of climate change on the ocean.

Bio(s): Dr. Laura Nelson is a Postdoctoral Researcher on the Coastal Ecosystems team at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Seattle, Washington. She focuses on issues related to climate vulnerability in coastal social ecological systems, and works to understand how things like values, perceptions, and wellbeing may be affected by climate change, and in turn affect how we adapt. Starting as a Hershman Fellow, Laura worked for several years for the Makah Tribe in the Office of Marine Affairs, focusing on vessel traffic safety, oil spill preparedness, and climate impacts, and was fortunate to be able to continue to work with the Tribe while in graduate school. Laura holds a PhD from the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and a Master of Marine Affairs from the University of Washington.

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Title: Atlantic Multidecadal Climate Variability is Mostly Forced / How does ocean dynamics impact predictability of Atlantic sea surface temperature?
Presenter(s): Chengfei He; University of Miami, Martha Buckley; George Mason University
Date & Time: 4 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Atlantic Multidecadal Climate Variability is Mostly Forced / How does ocean dynamics impact predictability of Atlantic sea surface temperature?

Presenter(s): Chengfei He (University of Miami), Martha Buckley (George Mason University)

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Climate Variability and Predictability Program

Seminar Contact(s): Jose Algarin jose.algarin@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4706139994763954009

Attendees are muted during the webinar and audio is over the computer, so adjust the volume on your computer speakers or headset.

Abstract: The NOAA/CPO Climate Variability and Predictability (CVP) Program will host a webinar series on Decadal Climate Variability and Predictability that will highlight the recent results from the CVP-funded projects. The goal of these modeling studies is to identify the state, mechanisms, and sources of climate predictability on the interannual to decadal timescale. This research will lead to future improvements in skillful decadal prediction systems for climate"ocean and atmosphere. The second session will feature two presentations:Atlantic Multidecadal Climate Variability is Mostly Forced, by Chengfei He (University of Miami)How does ocean dynamics impact predictability of Atlantic sea surface temperature?, by Dr. Martha Buckley (George Mason University)

Bio(s): Dr. Chengfei He is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Miami, where he works with Dr. Amy Clement. He earned his PhD in 2021 from The Ohio State University, where he focused on water isotope and deglacial climate change since the Last Glacial Maximum. His current research interests primarily include the Atlantic Multidecadal Variability. Dr. Martha Buckley is an oceanographer with an interest in the role of the ocean in setting variability and predictability of Atlantic sea surface temperatures. She obtained her PhD from the Program in Atmospheres, Oceans, and Climate at MIT, working with John Marshall. She has been an active member of the US-AMOC program and wrote a review paper about the AMOC in 2016.

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3 May 2023

Title: A Climate Resilience Research Agenda for the Greater Philadelphia Area: Updated CMIP6 Projections for the Region and a Panel Discussion with the 2021 Working Group Co-Leads
Presenter(s): Climate Resilience Research Agenda, CRRA Working Groups co-leads
Date & Time: 3 May 2023
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Location: Online
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A Climate Resilience Research Agenda for the Greater Philadelphia Area: Updated CMIP6 Projections for the Region and a Panel Discussion with the 2021 Working Group Co-Leads

Presenter(s): Climate Resilience Research Agenda (CRRA) Working Groups

Sponsor(s): Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast, a NOAA CAP/RISA team

Seminar Contact(s): Nikki Pearl, np868@drexel.edu

Remote Access: https://ccrun.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0a91fc50a732f70453c95cc23&id=81ec500565&e=0c38152487

Abstract: We invite you to join our panel discussion with the co-leads of the region's Climate Resilience Research Agenda (CRRA) Working Groups! We will also be presenting updated CMIP 6 climate projections for the Philadelphia Region.

Bio(s): The CRRA was developed through a collaboration formed in 2019 between the City of Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), the Academy of Natural Sciences (ANS) of Drexel University, and Drexel University faculty and staff engaged in CCRUN. Through four working groups, 100+ participants representing over 60 organizations co-produced a preliminary list of research activities that, if undertaken, can help to make the Philadelphia region more resilient to climate change.

The final CRRA report, which will be released in May, will also include the most up to date climate projections for the region. Researchers from CCRUN downscaled CMIP6 data released in 2021 by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to the Philadelphia region in the beginning of 2023, timed with the publication of this report.

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Title: Mapping and modeling riverscapes to inform Pacific salmon management
Presenter(s): Lee Harrison, NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 3 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Mapping and modeling riverscapes to inform Pacific salmon management

Presenter(s): Lee Harrison, Research Hydrologist, NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA NMFS SWFSC Fisheries Ecology DivisionSeminar contact: tanya.rogers@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://swfsc.webex.com/swfsc/j.php?MTID=m3806c3115f500baad2d89356012682a6; Password (if needed): fedsem1nar! ; Join by phone by dialing +1-415-655-0002 US Toll, Access code: 2498 072 7370

Abstract: Remote sensing has become an increasingly viable tool for characterizing river ecosystems. As applications of this new technology become more widespread, information on the relative merits and limitations of various approaches is critical to ensuring efficient, cost-effective use of remote sensing. In a series of related studies, we've developed methods for mapping key riverine salmon habitat variables (e.g. bathymetry, depth, velocity) and salmon spawning locations, using data acquired from conventional piloted aircraft, uncrewed aircraft systems (UxS), and satellites. In this talk, I'll discuss potential limitations and opportunities for using these new remote sensing techniques to study and visualize riverscapes and inform management of Pacific salmon populations.

Bio(s): Lee Harrison is a Research Hydrologist at the SWFSC. He received his PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara in Earth Science. His research investigates the interactions between physical and ecological processes in river channels and floodplains. To study these interdisciplinary topics, his research integrates field work, remote sensing and numerical modeling.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded; link to recording available upon request.

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Title: Aquatic Earth Observation solutions to aid coastal monitoring: Technology, Use Cases and Tools
Presenter(s): Edward Albada, Principal N.Americas & Caribbean, EOMAP
Date & Time: 3 May 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Aquatic Earth Observation solutions to aid coastal monitoring: Technology, Use Cases and Tools

Presenter(s): Edward Albada, Principal N.Americas & Caribbean, EOMAP, Santa Barbara, CA

Sponsor(s): Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IOCM) Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Edward Albada, edward.albada@eomap.com; Amber Butler amber.butler@noaa.gov, iwgocm.staff@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1005536799498626902

Abstract: Edward's presentation will provide an overview of state-of the art Aquatic Earth Observation techniques, describe successful projects across the globe, and present tools that support coastal monitoring projects. Smart coastal planning and decision making requires a deep understanding of environmental parameters. Very often time and budget constraints limit the amount of data that can be collected and surveyed. Remote sensing Aquatic Earth Observation has been evolving since the 1970s, in particular recent advancements in satellite-based technologies. Very high-resolution satellite data are increasingly available and there is a sound understanding of the light path from sensor to surface/seafloor. Robust satellite-derived information can now support coastal monitoring at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional methods. EOMAP has developed a unique and proprietary physics-based procedure to map water quality parameters, shallow water bathymetry and seafloor characteristics in dense spatial grids that can harness satellite data archives to enable a long-time series covering almost four decades. We will showcase these benefits in (a) dense shallow water bathymetry grids and seafloor information for coastal management in Tobago, (b) water turbidity and sediment monitoring for a dredging project in Australia, and (c) habitat mapping of Florida's lakes.

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2 May 2023

Title: It takes you! Building a Weather-Ready Nation through the WRN Ambassador Program
Presenter(s): Doug Hilderbrand, Preparedness and Resilience Program Lead, NWS
Date & Time: 2 May 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: It takes you! Building a Weather-Ready Nation through the WRN Ambassador Program



Presenter(s): Doug Hilderbrand, Preparedness and Resilience Program Lead, NWS



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

Seminar Contact(s): Shirley.Murillo@noaa.gov, kyla.breland@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3975207755013470813

Abstract: Do you love weather? Are you glued to your phone looking at the latest weather developing? Tune in to learn about the Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Program and how you can be part of it!

Recordings: The talk will be recorded; once captioned it will be hosted on the archived webpage: https://www.noaa.gov/regions/southeast-and-caribbean-regional-team

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Title: Examining distributional shifts of spawning and feeding migrations of Pacific cod in Alaska with Satellite popup tags
Presenter(s): Susanne McDermott, NOAA AFSC GAP; and Julie Nielsen, Kingfisher Marine Research
Date & Time: 2 May 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar , NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Examining distributional shifts of spawning and feeding migrations of Pacific cod in Alaska with Satellite popup tags

Presenter(s): Susanne McDermott, NOAA AFSC GAP; and Julie Nielsen, Kingfisher Marine Research

Sponsor(s): Alaska Fisheries Science Center 2023 Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Abigail McCarthy, abigail.mccarthy@noaa.gov; Pearl Rojas, pearl.rojas@noaa.gov; Alexandra Dowlin, Alexandra.dowlin@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m48002bbfab4faad0ef3c48f6c6598d8eWebEx meeting number: 2760 445 8161 Password: pollock2023Or by phone: 1 (415) 527-5035 Access code: 2760 445 8161

Abstract: Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) is a key component of the Eastern Bering Sea ecosystem. Warming in recent years has resulted in dramatic shifts in the distribution of Pacific cod in Alaskan waters. This research represents a collaborative effort between the Alaska Fisheries Science Center groundfish assessment program, Aleutian East Borough, Pacific cod harvesters and Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation and tribal partners. Particular concerns include a northward shift in distribution of Pacific cod from the Eastern Bering Sea to the Northern Bering Sea and seasonal movement between the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea management areas.This study examines the changes in seasonal distribution patterns, specifically spawning and feeding migrations, with Satellite popup tags. These tags provide information on the location of the fish at time of popup as well as light, temperature, and depth data. We estimate movement paths with a hidden Markov model (HMM) that enables us to reconstruct the travel paths of individual fish and produce monthly maps of tagged cod distributions. Results from tags released in the summer in the Northern Bering Sea show that fish migrated south to spawn in previously observed spawning locations of the Eastern Bering Sea, suggesting that the Northern Bering Sea summer population is a northward expansion of Eastern Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska Pacific cod stocks. Results from tags released in the winter in the Western Gulf of Alaska indicate that a high percentage may move north into the Bering Sea for the summer, with tagged fish migrating into the Northern Bering sea, Russia, and the Chukchi Sea during the summer months. These northward shifts in Pacific cod distribution and the seasonal movement across management boundaries pose challenges for stock assessment and results from this study have provided valuable information for spatial management of Pacific cod stocks.

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27 April 2023

Title: Exploring past salmon habitat restoration efforts in the Puget Sound from an equity lens
Presenter(s): Brittany King, PhD, Environmental Justice Specialist, NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
Date & Time: 27 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Exploring past salmon habitat restoration efforts in the Puget Sound from an equity lens

Presenter(s): Brittany King, PhD, Environmental Justice Specialist, NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

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

Remote Access: Join via Webex: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mf0295d090852338157fc68cfdeb8270eMeeting number: 2762 764 0210
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Abstract: As research continues to expand our understanding of the roles that environmental and social factors play in ecological restoration, increasing attention is being placed on understanding how the concepts of equity and environmental justice factor into management objectives, decisions, and outcomes. As new restoration efforts are considered, it is important to look back and see what we can learn from past efforts including how restoration benefits are distributed across communities through an equity lens. With the knowledge of potential past social inequities, planners can take the appropriate steps to avoid or minimize them in future restoration efforts. Dr. King's presentation will highlight the importance of centering equity in fisheries and coastal ocean science and present research that explores the relationship between environmental and social factors and the spatial distributions of past salmon restoration efforts in the Puget Sound Basin.

Bio(s): Dr. King was a NOAA LMRCSC doctoral fellow and received her PhD at Oregon State University. She is currently working as an environmental scientist with NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. Her role focuses on incorporating environmental justice components into the research portfolios of NOAA programs.

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Title: Strong Red Noise Ocean Forcing on Atlantic Multidecadal Variability Assessed from Surface Heat Flux: Theory and Application / Exploring the non-stationarity of coastal sea level probability distributions
Presenter(s): Zhengyu Liu; Ohio State University, Fabrizio Falasca; New York University
Date & Time: 27 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Strong Red Noise Ocean Forcing on Atlantic Multidecadal Variability Assessed from Surface Heat Flux: Theory and Application / Exploring the non-stationarity of coastal sea level probability distributions

Presenter(s): Zhengyu Liu (Ohio State University), Fabrizio Falasca (New York University)

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Climate Variability and Predictability Program

Seminar Contact(s): Jose Algarin jose.algarin@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4706139994763954009Attendees are muted during the webinar and audio is over the computer, so adjust the volume on your computer speakers or headset.

Accessibility: N/A

Abstract: The NOAA/CPO Climate Variability and Predictability (CVP) Program will host a webinar series on Decadal Climate Variability and Predictability that will highlight the recent results from the CVP-funded projects. The goal of these modeling studies is to identify the state, mechanisms, and sources of climate predictability on the interannual to decadal timescale. This research will lead to future improvements in skillful decadal prediction systems for climate"ocean and atmosphere. The second session will feature two presentations:Strong Red Noise Ocean Forcing on Atlantic Multidecadal Variability Assessed from Surface Heat Flux: Theory and Application, by Zhengyu Liu (Ohio State University)Exploring the non-stationarity of coastal sea level probability distributions, by Dr. Fabrizio Falasca (New York University)

Bio(s): Dr. Zhengyu Liu is the Thomas professor of climate dynamics in the Department of Geography, Ohio State University. He works on ocean-atmosphere interaction, climate variability and climate change of the past, present and future.Dr. Fabrizio Falasca is a postdoc working in the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences in New York University. He is interested in developing and applying methods, stemming from dynamical systems and statistical physics to study climate variability and its response to external forcing across a vast range of spatial and temporal scales.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Within a few days of the webinar, a link to the recording
will posted on the CVP Program website: cpo.noaa.gov/cvp/webinars.

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Title: Managing for Climate Change in MPAs: Stories and Tools from National Marine Sanctuaries and the National MPA Center
Presenter(s): Lauren Wenzel, NOAA National Marine Protected Areas Center; Zac Cannizzo, NOAA National Marine Protected Areas Center and Office of National Marine Sanctuaries; Sara Hutto, Greater Farallones Association and Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries; Jillian Neuberger, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and National Marine Protected Areas Center
Date & Time: 27 April 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Managing for Climate Change in MPAs: Stories and Tools from National Marine Sanctuaries and the National MPA Center

Presenter(s):
Lauren Wenzel, NOAA National Marine Protected Areas Center;
Zac Cannizzo, NOAA National Marine Protected Areas Center and Office of National Marine Sanctuaries;
Sara Hutto, Greater Farallones Association and Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries;
Jillian Neuberger, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and National Marine Protected Areas Center.

Sponsor(s): NOAA National MPA Center and OCTO

Seminar Contact(s): Zac Cannizzo, zac.cannizzo@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2973539466810322270

Abstract:
U.S. National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Protected Areas Center are leaders in MPA management in a changing ocean. By leveraging the diversity of ecosystems, geographies, cultures, and experiences represented in the National Marine Sanctuary System, they have developed a suite of products that can help other MPA managers advance and accelerate climate-smart management of their MPAs. This webinar will highlight climate monitoring, assessment, and adaptation experiences from the National Marine Sanctuary System and share a number of new products and tools from the National MPA Center, including an MPA Climate Vulnerability Assessment Guide and Climate Adaptation Story Map, designed to help MPA managers accelerate and enhance climate monitoring, assessment, and adaptation within their own MPA.

Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here (https://marineprotectedareas.noaa.gov/resources/webinars/archive.html)

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Title: Potential Consequences of Climate Change-Driven Shifts in White Shark Nursery Habitat in the Northwest Atlantic
Presenter(s): Tobey Curtis and Dan Crear, NOAA/NMFS Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division
Date & Time: 27 April 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Potential Consequences of Climate Change-Driven Shifts in White Shark Nursery Habitat in the Northwest Atlantic

Presenter(s): Tobey Curtis and Dan Crear, NOAA/NMFS Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division

Sponsor(s): U.S. Northeast Climate-Fisheries Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://meet.google.com/paw-jhrb-nzr

Abstract: Some shark species have high likelihoods of poleward distribution shifts under ongoing and projected ocean warming. Coastal waters off Long Island, New York, a region of rapid warming, are a summer nursery area for young-of-the-year (YOY) white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias). Thermal habitat suitability models were developed using electronic tracking data collected during 2016-2019 (N=22; 138-166 cm total length), and habitat suitability was projected over historical conditions (to 1965) and future conditions (to 2099) using climate scenario projections. Historical projections reveal that suitable summer nursery habitat has already shifted since 1965. Suitable nursery habitat is projected to continue to shift northeastward along the U.S. Atlantic coast by 2100. This shift would increase overlap with the summer distribution of adult white sharks " natural predators of YOY white sharks. Increased water temperatures are also projected to increase overlap with regional fisheries, potentially increasing bycatch susceptibility. Ironically, expansion of renewable energy infrastructure in the form of offshore wind farms along the U.S. Atlantic coast may also result in disturbance to white shark nursery habitat, but the long-term effects of such construction on sharks is largely unknown. Thus, climate change may result in increased fishing and natural mortality for YOY white sharks, potentially reducing recruitment to adult populations and destabilizing recent abundance increases.

Bio(s): TBD

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Title: U.S. Eastern Region Climate Services: Climate Impacts to Agriculture and Forestry
Presenter(s): Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University; and Lindsey Rustad, Acting Director of the USDA Northeast Climate Hub
Date & Time: 27 April 2023
9:30 am - 10:30 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Eastern Region Climate Services

Remote Access: Climate Impacts to Agriculture and Forestry

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Eastern Region Climate Services Webinar Series

Presenter(s):
Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University; Lindsey Rustad, the Acting Director of the USDA Northeast Climate Hub


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

Seminar Contact(s): Ellen Mecray

Location: Webinar

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 April conditions and Lindsey Rustad will brief on the the Hub and Climate Impacts to Agriculture and Forestry.

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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26 April 2023

Title: Overcoming dimensionality barriers in ocean color data
Presenter(s): Dr. Ryan Vandermuelen, NOAA NMFS Satellite Coordinator
Date & Time: 26 April 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Overcoming dimensionality barriers in ocean color data

Presenter(s): Ryan Vandermuelen, NOAA NMFS Satellite Coordinator

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

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

Remote Access: https://meet.goto.com/160233525Or by phone: Access Code: 160-233-525, United States: +1 (571) 317-3116 , Canada: +1 (647) 497-9373

Abstract: Like most of you, I'm pretty excited about the next generation of hyperspectral measurements from space. Adding a better temporal and spatial capability on top of this (e.g. GeoXO) will be the chef's kiss. But something persistently troubles me, in that with every extra layer of data we add, it gets increasingly challenging to conceptualize patterns we see in the data, and we run the risk of marginalizing satellite users who may already struggle with making the most of one-dimensional products, like chlorophyll-a. In this presentation, I will present an argument that sometimes it can be very informative to look at the forest first, before we get lost in the trees. What am I on about? I want to talk about a new series of products developed for PACE, which are intended to maximize the potential of the information embedded in high-dimensional data. Specifically, I'll present on a new dynamic spectral classification technique that quantitatively describes the shape of multi- or hyperspectral dataset along a continuum, enabling a more intuitive visualization and analysis of spectral data in terms of its temporal and spatial variability. I'll talk about various applications in which we can elucidate patterns hidden in our data, and ask you all to open your imaginations as to how this might help you explore your work in new and exciting ways.

Bio(s): Ryan Vandermeulen recently came on board to NOAA in January 2023 as the NMFS Satellite Coordinator. For the past 7 years, Ryan was a lead research scientist at NASA's Ocean Ecology Lab. As a member of the PACE and GLIMR project science teams, his work focused on advancing the formation, evaluation, and implementation of ocean color algorithms, as well as the development of strategic tools to model satellite instrument performance and scheduling. Before that, he worked as a remote sensing analyst at Stennis Space Center, focusing on calibration and validation of ocean color remote sensing observations. Ryan is interested in exploring useful ways of merging multiple satellite and in situ data streams, in addition to helping users prepare for the technological and algorithm advances that can be used to help better inform Fisheries decision making. Beyond his technical roles, Ryan also strives to promote and develop materials that ignite the interest of a broader public audience in the science of our natural world.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: available 24-48 hours following the seminar at this link: https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/star/PastSeminars_NOCCG.php

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Title: Geological perspectives on the degradation and restoration of coral reefs
Presenter(s): Dr. Lauren T. Toth, Research Physical Scientist, NOAA/AOML/OCED, and U.S. Geological Survey, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
Date & Time: 26 April 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, OAR - AOML - Happenings Calendar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Geological perspectives on the degradation and restoration of coral reefs

Presenter(s): Dr. Lauren T. Toth, Research Physical Scientist, U.S. Geological Survey, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)

Seminar Contact(s): Ian Enochs; ian.enochs@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/uis-gwmt-fdk Or dial: (US)+1 218-481-1416 PIN: 980158 875# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/uis-gwmt-fdk?pin=5897380927391

Abstract: The growth and maintenance of the complex coral-reef structures built over 1000s of years serve as the foundation for the myriad ecosystem services reefs provide to society. Understanding how climate and other anthropogenic disturbances will influence reef building in the future is, therefore, critical to designing effective coral-reef management strategies; however, it is challenging to accurately quantify and forecast the long-term process of reef accretion based on short-term ecological studies alone. Geological records, particularly those from sensitive, marginal reef environments such as the subtropical reef system of south Florida, can provide essential context for understanding the modern decline of coral reefs, for projecting how the long-term processes of reef accretion and erosion will change in the future, and for optimizing strategies for local coral-reef management. Using a combination of millennial-scale reconstructions of reef accretion and paleoecology from reef cores and contemporary carbonate budget modeling, I have worked to develop a comprehensive picture of the past, present, and a possible future of coral-reef development in south Florida. I will show that climate has been the primary control on the rate and extent of regional reef development and, by 3000 years ago, coral-reef development was negligible throughout the region. This confined the ecosystem to an unstable equilibrium in which a veneer of living coral was the only barrier to catastrophic reef erosion. In recent decades, climate and other anthropogenic disturbances have pushed many reefs into a novel state characterized by a loss of reef-building corals and relative increases in non-reef-building taxa that is unprecedented in the geological record. These changes have unbalanced Florida's carbonate budgets, leading to increases in reef-framework erosion. I will show that there is hope for ongoing coral restoration efforts to revive reef growth on a local scale to levels comparable to long-term natural baselines; however, the central role of climate in both the millennial-scale declines in reef building and the modern decline in coral populations suggests that the efficacy of these local efforts will be limited without global-scale action to mitigate anthropogenic climate change.


Bio(s): Dr. Lauren Toth is a Research Physical Scientist at the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. "My research combines ecological approaches with paleoecology, geochemistry, climatology, and statistical modeling to determine the primary controls on coral reef development across a broad range of temporal and spatial scales. As a Mendenhall Postdoctoral Fellow in the Coastal and Marine Geology program, I am using cores of Holocene reef frameworks from throughout the Florida Keys Reef Tract to develop a comprehensive, millennial-scale reconstruction of reef development in this region. The overarching goal of my research program is to determine which combinations of local and global environmental conditions are beneficial or adverse to the growth of coral reefs and to use this information to help guide resource-management decisions."

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Title: Digging Deeper into User Engagement to Build Collaborative Science Capacity
Presenter(s): Lisa Maillard, University of Michigan, lnoemie@umich.edu
Date & Time: 26 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Digging Deeper into User Engagement to Build Collaborative Science Capacity

Presenter(s): Lisa Maillard, PhD Candidate, University of Michigan

Sponsor(s): This webinar is co-sponsored by the NERRS Science Collaborative and NOAA RESTORE Seminar Contacts: Doug George (douglas.george@noaa.gov) or Nick Soberal (nsoberal@umich.edu) Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8802153959527387488

Abstract:
Collaborative science is an inclusive approach that creates many different pathways of science to application. While there are several key elements - design within context, dialog between researchers and non-researchers, and tailored processes and products - how these elements come together can look very different from project to project. As the NERRS Science Collaborative continues to learn alongside project teams and refine its approach to support collaborative science across the reserve system, it also seeks to understand the evolution of its own approach and impact.In collaboration with the NERRS Science Collaborative Team, University of Michigan PhD student Lisa Maillard built upon a previous investigation of how Science Collaborative-supported teams work to document collaborative intents, processes, and outcomes, and what these three concepts can look like in real world collaborative science projects. This webinar shares the findings of this work - that the intensification and diversification of engagement processes have resulted in a growing understanding of the value and impact of collaborative science. Lisa will also share how this work is being translated into guidance for the program and resources for collaborative science practitioners and applicants.

Bio(s): Please visit here for more information about the webinar.Subscribe to the OneNOAA Science Seminar Series weekly email: Send an e-mail to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your suggestions and ideas!
Title: Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science - Tunas and Trash: The Surprising Synergy Between Tuna Research and Marine Debris Art
Presenter(s): Ethan Estess, Artist & Scientist, TRCCMBA
Date & Time: 26 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: 110 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Tunas and Trash: The Surprising Synergy Between Tuna Research and Marine Debris ArtDiverse Voices in Fisheries Science

Presenter(s): Ethan Estess, M.S., Artist & Scientist, TRCCMBA

Sponsor(s): NOAA SWFSC, Fisheries Collaborative Program (FCP), and the Santa Cruz-Monterey Bay Area Subunit of the American Fisheries Society (SCMBAS)

Seminar Contact(s): Liane Bauer, fcp@ucsc.edu

Remote Access: https://ucsc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsceqvpj8iGN0MQ_2b8hEB0hLqcx0zucIO?_x_zm_rtaid=dtkkElwIRmGBwsZk0Xqymg.1682463251745.1087637ad93d3f5699f6329e5dd9dade&_x_zm_rhtaid=886#/registration

Accessibility: For accessibility accommodations, please reach out to fcp@ucsc.edu.

Abstract: UCSC's Fisheries Collaborative Program and the Santa Cruz-Monterey Bay Area Subunit of the American Fisheries Society present the third annual, Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science Seminar Series. Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science aims to highlight diversity in fisheries science by offering a platform for diverse speakers to share their research and by creating space for early career professionals to network with professionals in the industry.

Bio(s): Ethan Estess is a scientist-turned-artist from Santa Cruz who communicates about the challenges facing the ocean through sculpture and printmaking. He worked as a research technician at the Monterey Bay Aquarium for 7 years studying bluefin tunas from Japan to Nova Scotia, and his published research covers topics ranging from great white shark ecology to tuna bioenergetics and physiology. He holds M.S. and B.S. degrees in environmental science from Stanford University where he studied oceanography, mechanical engineering, and studio art. Estess has participated in several art residencies, including the Recology program at the San Francisco landfill where he constructed a life-size whale tail sculpture from reclaimed rope that was later displayed for millions of viewers at the San Francisco international airport. His artworks are currently exhibited in North America, Europe, and Japan, and he has created installations for the Bernice Pauahi Bishop and J. Paul Getty Museums. In recent years, Estess has collaborated with various nonprofit groups to build monumental wave sculptures from ocean trash that have reached millions of viewers with a message of ocean stewardship.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: The seminar will be recorded and will be made available a few days after the event at the following website: https://fisheries.ucsc.edu/events/

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Title: Shipwreck Ecosystems - Ecology and Conservation
Presenter(s): Cady Breslin, Environmental Educator, NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Date & Time: 26 April 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Submerged NC: Shipwreck Ecosystems - Ecology and Conservation

Presenter(s): Cady Breslin, MAT, Environmental Educator, NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island



Sponsor(s): NOAA, ONMS, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, and the NC Office of State Archaeology



Seminar Contact(s): Shannon.Ricles@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register
at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1415385256021098333

Abstract: Ever wonder what happens to ships after they wreck? Join Cady Breslin, an educator with the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island to discuss how shipwrecks, over time, evolve into an oasis ecosystem. Learn about the harsh environment off the North Carolina coast known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, and discover how it affects the biodiversity found in these treacherous waters. Learn how the North Carolina Aquariums work with NOAA to conserve the native species utilizing these unique spaces.

Bio(s): Cady Breslin is an environmental educator with the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Previously, she worked as a park naturalist in Cincinnati, Ohio. She moved to North Carolina to teach marine conservation at the aquarium, where she also is a diver. Cady is currently working on her scientific diver certification, which will enable her to participate more fully in the conservation efforts off the North Carolina coast. Cady received her Bachelor's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, and her Masters of Art for Teaching in the Biological Sciences at Miami University. Today, Cady lives in the Outer Banks with her husband and two dogs.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded; once captioned it will be hosted on the archived webpage: https://monitor.noaa.gov/gallery/webinar-archive.html.

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Title: Climate Adaptation Science Centers – Science Priorities and Collaboration Opportunities
Presenter(s): Katherine Smith, Director, Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center
Date & Time: 26 April 2023
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location: Rm 400, Veach-Baley Federal Building, 151 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Climate Adaptation Science Centers " Science Priorities and Collaboration Opportunities

Presenter(s): Dr. Katherine Smith, Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center

Sponsor(s): Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies (CISESS) science webinar series.

Seminar Contact(s): Douglas Rao (douglas.rao@noaa.gov).Location: Rm 400, Veach-Baley Federal Complex, Asheville, NC & Webinar (This is a hybrid event)

Remote Access: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvc-qsqzMoH9bOiToyxHpuKqGkzVhMP9Af

Accessibility: Auto-captioning will be provided via Zoom meeting.

Abstract: This talk will first provide an overview of the US Geological Survey's National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASC) Network including a brief history of the CASC network and science priorities for the network. The USGS National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) is a partnership-driven program that teams scientists with natural and cultural resource managers and local communities to help fish, wildlife, water, land, and people adapt to a changing climate. The talk will also highlight selected research examples from the Southeast CASC (SE CASC) including physical, biological, and social research, ecological forecasting, and multi-scale modeling. The talk will conclude with research collaboration opportunities between SE CASC and researchers and practitioners from universities and NOAA.

Bio(s): Dr. Katherine Smith works with University and Federal scientists to provide applied, actionable science that helps stewards of fish, wildlife, and ecosystems strategically adapt to changing conditions. Katherine brings 13 years of experience leading national and regional federal science programs. Prior to joining the CASCs, Katherine served as the Assistant Station Director of the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station where she provided research program direction and developed interdisciplinary research initiatives to inform land management and climate adaptation strategies. She has also worked with stakeholders and scientists to develop national research programs and agendas including the USFS Fish and Wildlife Strategic Program Area and the NOAA Habitat Assessment Improvement Plan. Dr. Smith received her Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Georgia, her MS in Fisheries and Wildlife Management at Michigan State University, and her BS in Economics & Ecology at Tulane University. She began her federal career with NOAA as a Knauss Fellow in 2007 and was selected for the U.S. Forest Service Senior Leader Program in 2013.

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25 April 2023

Title: Green-up in the Alaska Boreal Forest
Presenter(s): Jan Dawe, OneTree; and Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Date & Time: 25 April 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Green-up in the Alaska Boreal Forest

Presenter(s): Rick Thoman (Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy); and Jan Dowe (OneTree)

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) and Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/green-up-2023/

Abstract: Green-up, that time when leaves burst forth from Alaska's deciduous trees, has important implications for the seasonal ecology, society and even meteorology in the state. The unique multi-decadal record of green-up dates in Fairbanks has been used to develop a technique for forecasting green-up and related events in the Interior and more broadly in the boreal forest regions in Alaska. This webinar will be the fourth annual review of the green-up forecasting tools and will provide a look-ahead for green-up for Spring 2023. One Tree will demonstrate citizen science-outreach tools for birch tappers and others.

Bio(s): Jan Dawe is a Research Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Education and Community Engagement with the Alaska Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She is currently the director of OneTree Alaska and K-20 STEAM Education, which has a mission to engage learners of all ages in boreal forest education, citizen science, and forest product development. Jan enjoys sharing her interests in botany and phenology (the study of the timing of recurring events in an organism's annual life cycle) and appreciates working with Rick Thoman and others to discover how the Green-Up Forecast might be used to predict other spring phenomena-such as the initiation of birch sap flow, onset of birch pollen season, and more!

Rick Thoman is the Climate Specialist at the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy. He has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities, and the media.

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

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Title: Mobilizing systemic improvements to Arctic observing and data systems
Presenter(s): Sandy Starkweather, Ph.D., CIRES/CU Boulder and NOAA
Date & Time: 25 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Mobilizing systemic improvements to Arctic observing and data systems


Presenter(s): Sandy Starkweather, Ph.D., CIRES/CU Boulder and NOAA sandy.starkweather@noaa.gov

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI Science Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Hernan Garcia (Hernan.Garcia@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1701811333575681373
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Abstract: The US and its international partners have long recognized the urgency of improving Arctic observing and data systems in order to better track and respond to widespread, rapid change in the region. Unique challenges confront such efforts, including technology limitations in harsh polar environments and a complex array of independently funded efforts, often inadequately integrated, within the US and across other Arctic and non-Arctic nations. The US Arctic Observing Network was established to address these challenges, particularly those related to identifying priority improvements and facilitating partnership development, both nationally and internationally. This talk will provide a status on these efforts with a focus on planning tools and processes being developed and utilized by US AON and its partners.

Bio(s): Sandy Starkweather serves as the Executive Direction of the US Arctic Observing Network and chair of the international Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks. She has a background in engineering, climate science and science and technology policy. She is a research scientist at the University of Colorado and a NOAA-Affiliate through the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences.

Slides, Recordings Other Materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FdP2W5RR-bxvbzcBX7Ytro2pqdI8QrzP/view?usp=share_link
Recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b2asWHSMCXRaJaxQ-H3rG1ms3wwFjFNa/view?usp=share_link

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Title: The Florida Public Hurricane Loss Model
Presenter(s): Shahid Hamid, Professor, Florida International University
Date & Time: 25 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Florida Public Hurricane Loss Model

Presenter(s): Dr. Shahid Hamid, Professor and Chair of department of Finance in the College of Business, and Director of the Laboratory for Insurance, Financial and Economic Research in the Extreme Event Institute at Florida International University

Sponsor(s): NOAA/OAR/AOML Science Seminar

Seminar Contacts: Shirley Murillo (shirley.murillo@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: meet.google.com/uaw-aiee-qkt

Abstract: The presentation discusses the rationale, requirements, development, design, components, validations, and usage of the Florida Public Hurricane Loss Model. The model is a complex set of computer programs. It simulates how, where and when hurricanes form, their wind speed and intensity and size etc., their track, how they are affected by the terrain along the track after landfall, how the winds interact with different types of structures, how much they can damage house roofs, windows, doors, interior, contents etc., how much it will cost to rebuild the damaged parts, how much the cost can be reduced through mitigation, and how much of the loss will be paid by insurers. The model has been extensively used by the State of Florida to help regulate homeowner insurance pricing, and to conduct stress tests on insurance companies. It has also been used by firms in the insurance industry to assess hurricane risk, estimate potential losses, and assist in rate making.

Bio(s): Dr. Shahid Hamid is Professor and Chair of department of Finance in the College of Business, and Director of the Laboratory for Insurance, Financial and Economic Research in the Extreme Event Institute at Florida International University. Professor Hamid joined FIU in 1988 after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. He has conducted research on a wide variety of topics including hurricane loss modeling, international stock markets, corporate financial policies, banking, portfolio performance, technological change, and derivatives. He has published extensively and received over 40 grants. His recent research work has focused on the insurance and economic consequences of hurricanes. Over the past two decades he assembled and led a multi-disciplinary team of over two dozen current and past professors and experts and about seventy current and past students in the project to develop and operate the Florida Public Hurricane Loss Model. The model has been used by the state of Florida and by insurance companies. Dr. Hamid has served in the Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology and as technical advisor to the Academic Task force on Hurricane Catastrophe Insurance. He has received multiple teaching and research awards.

Recordings: Will be available with a few days at: (https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/research-seminars/)

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Title: Comparative Genomics of Pacific Cod and Walleye Pollock
Presenter(s): Sara Schaal, NOAA/NMFS AFSC Genetics Program
Date & Time: 25 April 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Comparative Genomics of Pacific Cod and Walleye Pollock / AFSC Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Sara Schaal, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Genetics Program

Sponsor(s): AFSC 2023 Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Abigail McCarthy, abigail.mccarthy@noaa.gov; Pearl Rojas, pearl.rojas@noaa.gov; Alexandra Dowlin, Alexandra.dowlin@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m48002bbfab4faad0ef3c48f6c6598d8eWebEx meeting number: 2760 445 8161 Password: pollock2023Or by phone: 1 (415) 527-5035 Access code: 2760 445 8161

Abstract: Understanding genomic differentiation between populations of economic and ecological concern can aid researchers and managers in setting biologically relevant management boundaries. In addition, by taking a genomics approach, we can evaluate how species and populations within species are adapting to their environment. Pacific cod and walleye pollock are two commercially important species that have similar population distributions, but vary in their life-history characteristics. Using whole genome low-coverage sequencing, we take a comparative approach to understand and evaluate the population genetic structure of these two species. We show variation between species in both the adaptive landscape and the locations of the dominating population genetic breaks. These results suggest variation in geneflow and/or the strength of divergent selection between the species.Performing whole genome sequencing on many samples is cost prohibitive and therefore, another aspect of our work is the development and implementation of a panel of markers (GT-seq panel) that can differentiate between the major reporting groups identified with the initial whole genome data. This panel can then be used on thousands of samples to answer a sweet of other research questions. We present the initial panel that we developed for Pacific cod and the ways that we've used it to explore the genetic stock of samples caught outside of the spawning season.

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Title: U.S. Southeast Monthly Climate + How Does a Warming Planet Affect Precipitation in the U.S. Southeast?
Presenter(s): Chris Fuhrmann, Southeast Regional Climate Center; Jeff Dobur, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center; Todd Hamill, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center; Pam Knox, University of Georgia; Adam Terando, USGS Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center
Date & Time: 25 April 2023
10:00 am - 10:45 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Southeast Monthly Climate Webinar + How Does a Warming Planet Affect Precipitation in the Southeast?

Presenter(s):
Climate Overview: Chris Fuhrmann | Southeast Regional Climate Center Water Resources Overview: Jeff Dobur/Todd Hamill | NWS Southeast River Forecast Center Agriculture Impact Update: Pam Knox | University of Georgia How Does a Warming Planet Affect Precipitation in the Southeast: Adam Terando | USGS Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI, National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), National Weather Service, Southeast Regional Climate Center, American Association of State Climatologists

Seminar Contact(s): Meredith Muth, NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), Meredith.muth@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6846806667689526028

Abstract: These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Nio and La Nia. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply, and ecosystems.The April 25 webinar will feature a special presentation on "How Does a Warming Planet Affect Precipitation in the Southeast?"

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: You can find them here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmADP4Cm4SNtYZMmrY48PtQ

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24 April 2023

Title: Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar
Presenter(s): Nick Bond, Office of the Washington State Climatologist; Geoffrey Walters, NWS Northwest River Forecast Center; Alison Cobb, Center For Western Weather and Water Extremes CW3E, University of California, San Diego; Samantha Stevenson, University of California, Santa Barbara
Date & Time: 24 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar

Presenter(s):

Climate Recap & Current Conditions
Nick Bond | Office of the Washington State Climatologist

Seasonal Conditions & Climate Outlook
Geoffrey Walters | NWS Northwest River Forecast Center

Observing and Understanding Atmospheric Rivers
Alison Cobb | Center For Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E), University of California, San Diego

Twenty-First Century Hydroclimate: A Continually Changing Baseline, With More Frequent Extremes
Samantha Stevenson | University of California, Santa Barbara

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8793650335203306075

Abstract:
According to the April 24, 2023 U.S. Drought Monitor, 38% of the Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) is in drought. While drought coverage dropped from 56% just two weeks ago, there are pockets of snow drought and and at least 35% of the region has been in drought since April 2020. This webinar will provide more information on the current regional conditions and outlooks as well as presentations on "Observing and Understanding Atmospheric Rivers" and a "Twenty-First Century Hydroclimate: A Continually Changing Baseline, With More Frequent Extremes."

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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21 April 2023

Title: The Next Generation Water Resources Modeling Framework (NextGen)
Presenter(s): NWS Office of Water Prediction and National Water Center
Date & Time: 21 April 2023
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Next Generation Water Resources Modeling Framework (NextGen)

Presenter(s): NWS Office of Water Prediction (OWP) and National Water Center

Sponsor(s): NWS Office of Water Prediction (OWP)

Seminar Contact(s): emily.crisci@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access:
Meeting link: https://noaaowp.webex.com/noaaowp/j.php?MTID=m23d28e07eaed7860554faf6dfaf8fe3c
Meeting number / access code: 2760 832 4593 Password: ewJQkwD86R4

From a mobile device (attendees only): +1-415-527-5035,,27608324593## US Toll
By phone: +1-415-527-5035 US Toll

Abstract: The Office of Water Prediction and National Water Center invite you to join a webinar to learn more about the Next Generation Water Resources Modeling Framework, also known as NextGen! This new open-source framework promotes model interoperability through use of established geoscience model coupling and data standards to offer unprecedented opportunities for collaboration with federal partners and the broader research community. Together with our federal partners, academic and research centers, the NextGen framework offers the potential to create a powerful research, development, testing, and evidence-driven operational system that advances hydrologic and water resources prediction at temporal scales ranging from sub-hourly to decadal, and spatial scales ranging from catchments to continents.

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20 April 2023

Title: Community-Based Exploration: Discovering With Everyone
Presenter(s): Daniel Wagner, Chief Scientist, Ocean Exploration Trust
Date & Time: 20 April 2023
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Community-Based Exploration: Discovering With Everyone

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

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/401941198946677334

Abstract: Join Ocean Exploration Trust Chief Scientist as he describes the upcoming deep ocean exploration season. Between May-December 2023, the Ocean Exploration Trust and partners will conduct several inter-disciplinary expeditions aboard E/V Nautilus to explore never-before surveyed deep-sea habitats throughout the Central and Eastern Pacific. This webinar will provide an overview of the science objectives of these expeditions, and outline how everyone can participate in these exploratory missions via telepresence technology.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 lecture series is also supported by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here (https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html

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Title: The Seasonal-to-Multiyear Large Ensemble (SMYLE) Prediction System using the Community Earth System Model Version 2 / A coupled modeling strategy to simulate historical decadal variations of Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
Presenter(s): Steve Yeager, National Center for Atmospheric Research - NCAR and Qiuying Zhang, Texas A&M University
Date & Time: 20 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Seasonal-to-Multiyear Large Ensemble (SMYLE) Prediction System using the Community Earth System Model Version 2 / A coupled modeling strategy to simulate historical decadal variations of Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

Presenter(s): Steve Yeager (National Center for Atmospheric Research - NCAR), Qiuying Zhang (Texas A&M University)

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Climate Variability and Predictability Program

Seminar Contact(s): Jose Algarin jose.algarin@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4706139994763954009Attendees are muted during the webinar and audio is over the computer, so adjust the volume on your computer speakers or headset.

Accessibility: N/A

Abstract: The NOAA/CPO Climate Variability and Predictability (CVP) Program will host a webinar series on Decadal Climate Variability and Predictability that will highlight the recent results from the CVP-funded projects. The goal of these modeling studies is to identify the state, mechanisms, and sources of climate predictability on the interannual to decadal timescale. This research will lead to future improvements in skillful decadal prediction systems for climate"ocean and atmosphere. The first session will feature two presentations:The Seasonal-to-Multiyear Large Ensemble (SMYLE) Prediction System using the Community Earth System Model Version 2, by Steve Yeager (National Center for Atmospheric Research - NCAR)A coupled modeling strategy to simulate historical decadal variations of Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, by Dr. Qiuying Zhang (Texas A&M University)

Bio(s): Dr. Steve Yeager is a Project Scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Dr. Yeager is an oceanographer, whose research focus is advancing the understanding of the role of the ocean in climate variability and predictability, primarily through the use of climate models such as the Community Earth System Model (CESM) developed at NCAR. In recent years, he has helped spearhead efforts to develop a CESM-based initialized prediction system for producing forecasts of Earth system change on time scales from seasonal to multidecadal.Dr. Qiuying Zhang is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Texas A&M University. Her research has focused on decadal climate prediction including topics such as the historical decadal variations of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), and sea-surface temperature biases in the CESM.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Within a few days of the webinar, a link to the recording will posted on the CVP Program website: cpo.noaa.gov/cvp/webinars.

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Title: North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Outlook
Presenter(s): Dennis Todey, USDA Midwest Climate Hub
Date & Time: 20 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

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

Presenter(s): Dennis Todey, USDA Midwest Climate Hub

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) or Molly Woloszyn (Molly.Woloszyn@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/98150532442280278

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.

April 2023 topics include the recent warm up and melting snowpack. transition to ENSO-neutral and the potential for El Nino, the shift from wetter conditions to dry over a large area, impacts to early ag conditions and delays in the northern areas, fire issues on the plains, and ongoing drought issues (impacts to rangeland, winter wheat, etc.).

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

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Title: Guardians of the Sea: Fisher Perceptions on MPAs in the Philippines
Presenter(s): Sara Marriott, Great Lakes Specialist - USGS
Date & Time: 20 April 2023
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Guardians of the Sea: Fisher Perceptions on MPAs in the Philippines (2023 Knauss Fellows' Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Sara Marriott, Great Lakes Specialist - USGS

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

Seminar Contact(s): Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/64141540599036762

Abstract: Compliance and enforcement are critical in managing MPAs, but in small-scale fisheries, this can be hard to track. By interviewing fishers, we can gain a sense of the 'sea'scape of compliance.
Keywords: MPA, fisheries, interdisciplinary

Bio(s): Sara recently earned her Ph.D. in Coastal Science from the University of Southern Mississippi. Her research is focused on using interdisciplinary approaches to work closely with stakeholders to build sustainable fisheries that support both ecosystem health and fishermen.

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Title: Ecological Connectivity Conservation; A Systems Approach to Managing and Protecting Landscapes and Seascapes
Presenter(s): Mary Collins, Coastal Resilience Specialist, NOAA Sea Grant
Date & Time: 20 April 2023
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Ecological Connectivity Conservation; A Systems Approach to Managing and Protecting Landscapes and Seascapes (2023 Knauss Fellows' Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Mary Collins, Coastal Resilience Specialist, NOAA Sea Grant

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

Seminar Contact(s): Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/64141540599036762

Abstract: Systems and species (including us) are inextricably connected. National and international policies alike are adopting language that recognizes this. In this brief session, we will scratch the surface of the science, collaborations, and the policies to enable species and ecosystems to move, adapt, and buffer impacts of climate change.
Keywords: MPA, biodiversity adaptation, ocean policy

Bio(s): Mary Collins is the Coastal Resilience Specialist for the National Sea Grant Office and a John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow. Previously, Mary was an International Conservation Associate at the Center for Large Landscape Conservation, where she coordinated advancement in science, policy, and practice of ecosystem-based and cross-border conservation efforts concerning ecological corridors and marine protected areas. Mary also has experience in private sector nature-based solutions consulting as a Conservation Coordinator with the Wildlife Habitat Council and in climate policy and diplomacy as a Climate Policy Intern at the Council on Foreign Relations. Each of Mary's experiences is rooted in a marine biology and climate science background gained as a Research Assistant at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Mary holds a Master's degree in Global Conservation Leadership from Colorado State University and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Art from The University of Virginia. Mary is a member of the IUCN WCPA Connectivity Conservation Specialist Group, its Marine Connectivity Working Group, and the United Nations Decade on Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development's action Early Career Ocean Professionals. Mary is an artist and outdoors enthusiast, and in her free time can be found on a nearby trail or in a museum.

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19 April 2023

Title: Two tales about timing
Presenter(s): Steve Ellner, Cornell University
Date & Time: 19 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Two tales about timing

Presenter(s): Steve Ellner, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University

Sponsor(s): NOAA NMFS SWFSC Fisheries Ecology DivisionSeminar contact: tanya.rogers@noaa.gov.

Remote Access: https://swfsc.webex.com/swfsc/j.php?MTID=m3806c3115f500baad2d89356012682a6; Password (if needed): fedsem1nar! ; Join by phone by dialing +1-415-655-0002 US Toll, Access code: 2498 072 7370

Abstract: I will talk about two current projects united by the importance of timing. The first is about understanding why the distribution of lifetime reproductive success within a population is often highly skewed, by seeing how the impacts of trait variation and of different kinds of luck (in survival, growth, fecundity, or external environment) vary with individual age. Our previous work found that all kinds of luck can contribute substantially to variance in success, but survival and longevity appear to the key to skewness. The second project is about time-dependent sensitivity analysis (TDSA) for models of ecological dynamics. In a seasonal environment, or a system with transient dynamics, when we intervene can be just as important has how we intervene, but traditional sensitivity analyses focuses on perturbations that are static in time. I will explain a computationally efficient method for evaluating the sensitivities of a reward function (representing management goals) to small perturbations of any state variable or parameter, as continuous functions of time. I will illustrate, through a time-dependent number of case-studies, how TDSA can provide insights that are understandable biologically but would have been hard to obtain without TDSA.

Bio(s): Professor Ellner is Horace White Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University, where he has taught since 2000. He obtained a B.A. (Mathematics) from the University of California, Berkeley in 1975 and a Ph.D. (Applied Mathematics) from Cornell in 1982, followed by postdoctoral studies at Weizmann Institute of Science (Applied Mathematics) and faculty appointments at University of Tennessee (Mathematics and Ecology) and North Carolina State University (Biomathematics and Statistics) before moving to Cornell. Professor Ellner is a theoretical ecologist with over 180 peer-reviewed book chapters and articles published in many leading journals. He has co-authored a textbook on mathematical biology (Dynamic Models in Biology, Princeton University Press) and a research monograph on structured population models (Data-driven Modeling of Structured Populations, Springer). Professor Ellner is a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America, and received the 2017 American Society of Naturalists' Presidential Award (joint with Robin Snyder). In 2012 he was chosen to give the Tansley lecture, the British Ecological Society's most prestigious named lecture.

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18 April 2023

Title: Dynamics of kelp forests, salmon, and forage fish
Presenter(s): Dr. Anne Shaffer, Executive Director and Lead Scientist of the Coastal Watershed Institute
Date & Time: 18 April 2023
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Dynamics of kelp forests, salmon, and forage fish

Presenter(s): Dr. Anne Shaffer, Executive Director and Lead Scientist of the Coastal Watershed Institute

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4651140224100676695

Abstract: Join Dr. Anne Shaffer as she describes the fascinating details of our region's nearshore coastal ecosystems, including kelp forests, and how our iconic species such as salmon and forage fish depend on them. Human interactions with these zones will also be discussed as will the results of several of their large, ecosystem scale restoration projects.This webinar is co-sponsored by NOAA's Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and Feiro Marine Life Center.Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here (https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html

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Title: West Watch: Winter Climate Summary
Presenter(s): Dan McEvoy, Western Regional Climate Center/DRI; Jan Newton, Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems - NANOOS; Henry Ruhl, Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System - CeNCOOS; Clarissa Anderson, Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System - SCCOOS
Date & Time: 18 April 2023
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: West Watch: Spring Climate Summary

Presenter(s): Dan McEvoy, Western Regional Climate Center/DRI; Jan Newton, Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems (NANOOS); Henry Ruhl, Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System (CeNCOOS); Clarissa Anderson, Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System (SCCOOS)

Sponsor(s): The NOAA West Regional Collaboration NetworkSeminar Contacts: Joe Casola (joseph.casola@noaa.gov), James White (james.h.white@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar


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Abstract: West Watch is a monthly webinar series that brings together NOAA staff and partners from across the agency and region to share information about climate observations and impacts across the West. It's a great forum to learn more about recent events and conditions, and to hear from individuals and organizations that provide climate services to the region. This month will feature the original format, with discussion of the atmospheric, hydrologic, and marine conditions we've experienced in the last several months. We'll also cover the available outlooks for what's coming.

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Title: U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing
Presenter(s): Dave Simeral, Western Regional Climate Center, Desert Research Institute, Paul Miller, Colorado Basin River Forecast Center
Date & Time: 18 April 2023
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing

Presenter(s):
Current Climate Conditions and Outlook: Dave Simeral | Western Regional Climate Center/Desert Research InstituteColorado River Forecast: Paul Miller | Colorado Basin River Forecast Center

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

Seminar Contact(s): Gretel Follingstad (gretel.follingstad@noaa.gov), NOAA/NIDIS

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2182624469730297431

Abstract: The Southwest has seen record-setting snowpack this winter. Short-term drought in the region has greatly improved. As we look forward to the spring melt, what will this mean for reservoir storage and long-term drought? This webinar will look at current and forecast drought conditions for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah and then highlight the spring runoff and streamflow forecasts for the Colorado River Basin.


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Title: E/V Nautilus 2023 Field Season Overview
Presenter(s): Dr. Daniel Wagner, Chief Scientist, Ocean Exploration Trust
Date & Time: 18 April 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: E/V Nautilus 2023 Field Season OverviewNOAA Central Library Seminars

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

Sponsor(s): NOAA Ocean Exploration and NOAA Central LibrarySeminar Contacts: NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2222135419502362464

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.Summary: Between May-December 2023, the Ocean Exploration Trust and partners will conduct several inter-disciplinary expeditions aboard E/V Nautilus to explore deep-sea habitats throughout the Central and Eastern Pacific. This webinar will provide an overview of the objectives of 2023 expeditions, as well as outline how everyone can participate in these exploratory missions via telepresence technology.Keywords: Pacific, Exploration, Discovery

Bio(s): Dr. Daniel Wagner is the Chief Scientists of the Ocean Exploration Trust, one of the five partners that make up NOAA's Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI)

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

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Title: Postponed to April 25, 2023 (2-3 pm EDT) Mobilizing systemic improvements to Arctic observing and data systems
Presenter(s): Sandy Starkweather, Ph.D., CIRES/CU Boulder and NOAA
Date & Time: 18 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Postponed to April 25, 2023 (2-3 pm EDT); Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1701811333575681373

Title: Mobilizing systemic improvements to Arctic observing and data systems


Presenter(s): Sandy Starkweather, Ph.D., CIRES/CU Boulder and NOAA (sandy.starkweather@noaa.gov)

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI Science Seminar Series

Seminar Contacts: Hernan Garcia (Hernan.Garcia@noaa.gov)

Abstract: The US and its international partners have long recognized the urgency of improving Arctic observing and data systems in order to better track and respond to widespread, rapid change in the region. Unique challenges confront such efforts, including technology limitations in harsh polar environments and a complex array of independently funded efforts, often inadequately integrated, within the US and across other Arctic and non-Arctic nations. The US Arctic Observing Network was established to address these challenges, particularly those related to identifying priority improvements and facilitating partnership development, both nationally and internationally. This talk will provide a status on these efforts with a focus on planning tools and processes being developed and utilized by US AON and its partners.

Bio(s): Sandy Starkweather serves as the Executive Direction of the US Arctic Observing Network and chair of the international Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks. She has a background in engineering, climate science and science and technology policy. She is a research scientist at the University of Colorado and a NOAA-Affiliate through the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences.

Slides, Recordings Other Materials: Pending speaker approval ( sandy.starkweather@noaa.gov).

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Title: Alaska Spring River Breakup
Presenter(s): Celine van Breukelen, Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center; and Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Date & Time: 18 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Alaska Spring River Breakup


Presenter(s): Celine van Breukelen (Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center) and Rick Thoman (Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy)

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/river-breakup-2023/

Abstract: There's a deep snowpack across Alaska as spring melt approaches. Celine van Breukelen with the NWS Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center (APRFC) will review break-up basics and provide an overview of current conditions. ACCAP Alaska Climate Specialist Rick Thoman will discuss the latest subseasonal outlooks that help inform the APRFC's official break-up outlook.

Bio(s): Celine van Breukelen is the Service Coordination Hydrologist with the Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center, a part of the National Weather Service. She has been forecasting hydrology in the state of Alaska for more than 10 years, and has flown hundreds of miles of river ice jam reconnaissance on the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers.

Rick Thoman is the Climate Specialist at the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy. He has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities, and the media.

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Title: Monitoring and modeling dispersal of a submerged nearshore berm at the mouth of the Columbia River, USA
Presenter(s): Andrew Stevens, USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA
Date & Time: 18 April 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Monitoring and modeling dispersal of a submerged nearshore berm at the mouth of the Columbia River, USA

Presenter(s): Andrew Stevens (USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA)

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

SeminarContact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Remoteaccess: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
PhoneNumbers (US)+1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: The mouth of the Columbia River is engineered for shipping traffic, with rock jetties that concentrate its flow into navigable channels and annual maintenance dredging that removes between 2 and 4 million cubic meters (m3) of sediment from the 10-km long entrance channel. Sediment dredged from the navigation channel is a valuable resource that can be used to enhance the supply of sediment to eroding shorelines adjacent to the inlet, but management strategies are constrained by operational, budgetary, and stakeholder concerns including potential impacts to fragile benthic habitats and hazards related to wave amplification from excessive mounding. Robust understanding of coastal processes and accurate predictions of sediment transport are therefore essential to inform effective management solutions. In this study, a combination of field measurements and numerical modeling was used to improve predictions of sediment dispersal from nearshore strategic sediment placements. A submerged, low-relief nearshore berm was constructed using 216,000 m3 of sediment dredged from the adjacent navigation channel placed on the northern flank of the ebb-tidal delta in water depths between 12 and 15 m. Repeated multibeam bathymetric surveys characterized the initial berm morphology and dispersion of the berm between September 22, 2020, and March 10, 2021. The volume of sediment within the berm decreased by about 40% to 127,000 m3, the maximum height decreased by almost 60%, and the center of the deposit shifted onshore over 200 m. Observations of berm morphology were compared with predictions from a three-dimensional hydrodynamic and sediment transport model application to refine poorly constrained model input parameters including sediment transport coefficients, bed schematization, and grain size. The calibrated sediment transport model was used to predict the amount, timing, and direction of transport outside of the observed survey area. Model simulations predicted that tidal currents were weak in the vicinity of the berm and wave processes including enhanced bottom stresses and asymmetric bottom orbital velocities resulted in dominant onshore movement of sediment from the berm toward the coastline. Roughly 50% of the berm volume was predicted to disperse away from the initial placement site during the 169 day hindcast. Between 9 and 17% of the initial volume of the berm was predicted to accumulate along the shoreface of a shoreline reach experiencing chronic erosion directly onshore of the placement site. Scenarios exploring alternate placement locations suggested that the berm was relatively effective in enhancing the sediment supply along the eroding coastline north of the inlet. Slides, Recordings, OtherMaterials: TBDSubscribe to the NOAA ScienceSeminar Series weekly email: Sendan e-mail to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body.Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your suggestions andideas!
Title: The Nuts and Bolts of Catch Accounting
Presenter(s): Phil Ganz, Alaska Regional Office
Date & Time: 18 April 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Nutsand Bolts of Catch Accounting / AFSC Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Phil Ganz / Alaska Regional Office

Sponsor(s): AFSC 2023 Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Abigail McCarthy, abigail.mccarthy@noaa.gov; Pearl Rojas, pearl.rojas@noaa.gov; Alexandra Dowlin, Alexandra.dowlin@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m48002bbfab4faad0ef3c48f6c6598d8eWebEx meeting number: 2760 445 8161 Password: pollock2023Or by phone: 1 (415) 527-5035 Access code: 2760 445 8161

Abstract: Estimates of catch forthe various species that are encountered in Alaska's commercial groundfishfisheries are used by fisheries managers, stock assessment authors, and thepublic to gain a better understanding of harvest. However, not all data usersmay be familiar with the mechanics of how these estimates are generated.Because not all fishing activity in Alaska is monitored, NMFS has madedecisions that determine what data are used to make catch estimates forunmonitored fishing. In this talk, I will give a mid-level overview of thoserules. I will also show how these decisions manifest in terms of the frequencywith which different types of fishing activities rely on estimates and theproximity in time and space that data used to produce those estimates comefrom. The goal of the talk is to illustrate how catch estimates in Alaska arecurrently generated in order to give data users a better understanding of them.

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17 April 2023

Title: Predicting pyroCumulonimbus (pyroCb) Events Through Remote Sensing Resources in Support of National Weather Service and Firefighting Agencies
Presenter(s): Arunas Kuciauskas and Andrew Lambert, Research Scientists, U.S. Naval Research Lab, Marine Meteorology Division
Date & Time: 17 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Predicting pyroCumulonimbus (pyroCb) Events Through Remote Sensing Resources in Support of National Weather Service and Firefighting Agencies

Presenter(s): Arunas Kuciauskas and Andrew Lambert, Research Scientists, U.S. Naval Research Lab, Marine Meteorology Division

Sponsor(s): NOAA JPSS Program

Seminar Contact(s): Bill Sjoberg bill.sjoberg@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access:
Meeting ID
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Phone Numbers
(US)+1 302-440-5747
PIN: 188 063 897#

Abstract:
The Naval Research Laboratory - Marine Meteorology Division (NRL-MMD) is sponsored by the JPSS PGRR Program's Fire/Smoke and Satellite Applications to investigate NUCAPS skill in detecting convective conditions that might lead to pyroCb development. Preliminary results show that NUCAPS is a viable tool in predicting both pyroCb and null (non-pyroCb) events during a6-12 hour period prior to possible development. Through machine learning involving NUCAPS and environmental datasets, NRL"MMD has trained its predictive prototype from a three-year collection of pyroCb occurrences throughout the Northwest North America domain. Our early warning prototype is nearing its stage for operational users (IMET, NWS, firefighting agencies) to evaluate for their missions, by late this summer. We will discuss the specifics leading to our current stage of development

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13 April 2023

Title: Coral recruitment patterns in relation to water quality in the Northern U.S. Virgin Islands
Presenter(s): Lindsay Dade, University of the Virgin Islands
Date & Time: 13 April 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Coral recruitment patterns in relation to water quality in the Northern U.S. Virgin Islands

Presenter(s): Lindsay Dade, University of the Virgin Islands

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.donovan@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access:
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Abstract: Since the emergence of stony coral tissue loss disease, the U.S. Virgin Islands has seen a drastic decline in scleractinian coral. Coral reproduction and juvenile survival are essential for reef recovery and persistence, thus understanding the factors that impact these processes is important for the conservation of coral ecosystems. Our study aimed to investigate the impacts of water quality on coral reproduction and early life history survival, specifically coral recruitment rates and coral juvenile densities. At eight reef sites across the northern U.S. Virgin Islands, reef level water was analyzed for turbidity, nutrients, and fecal indicator bacteria. Additionally, coral recruitment rates were evaluated using settlement tiles and coral juveniles were quantified in belt transects. Water quality did not differ significantly among sites, but when sites were ranked by a water quality index (WQI), the degree of impairment aligned with expected impact levels. There was no relationship between juvenile densities and WQI scores, but there was a significant positive linear relationship between WQI scores and recruitment rate, suggesting recruitment rates were higher at more impaired sites. This implies that both recruitment and water quality are driven by hydrodynamics, and any potential negative impacts of water quality impairment are likely less important factors than larval supply and local currents. Resource managers and researchers should prioritize understanding these hydrodynamic sinks' that are important to coral populations.

Bio(s): Lindsay Dade is a student at the University of the Virgin Islands, where she is completing her Master's in Marine and Environmental Science. She works under Dr. Marilyn Brandt, whose research focuses on coral disease and marine population dynamics. Lindsay's research interests lie in changing marine community structures under various stressors, particularly local stressors such as water quality impairment. She has played a contributing role in NOAA's National Coral Reef Monitoring Program, as well as regional reef assessments and sampling projects. She will be graduating in Spring 2023 and hopes to continue work on Caribbean coral reef systems.

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Title: NOAA Fisheries equity and environmental justice
Presenter(s): Danika Kleiber, NOAA/NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 13 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA Fisheries equity and environmental justice

Presenter(s): Danika Kleiber, NOAA/NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Join via Webex: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mf0295d090852338157fc68cfdeb8270eMeeting number: 2762 764 0210
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Abstract: NOAA Fisheries is responsible for managing the nation's ocean resources and habitats. We use the best science available to make fisheries sustainable and productive, provide safe seafood, conserve protected resources, and maintain healthy ecosystems. We recognize that not all communities have had equal access to NOAA Fisheries' services, and it is our goal to make these services available to everyone, such that no community is underserved. Equity is the fair treatment of all individuals, taking into account that not everyone has been treated fairly. Environmental justice is equity applied to environmental laws, policies, and practices. The Federal Government recognizes that barriers to equity have left many communities underserved, and these communities are often the most vulnerable to environmental issues, such as climate change.

BIO

Dr. Kleiber is a Research Social Scientist at the Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center, specializing in issues of equity. Her primary interest is in the intersection of gender and natural resources. Throughout her professional and academic career she has woven together her background in women's studies and biology, which has led her to specialize in socio-ecological research approaches to small-scale fisheries management. She is particularly interested in applied research related to gender, food security, and participatory governance.NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly email: Send an email to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your comments and ideas!

12 April 2023

Title: Predicting pyroCumulonimbus (pyroCb) events through remote sensing resources in support of National Weather Service and Firefighting agencies
Presenter(s): Arunas Kuciauskas, U.S. Naval Research Lab, Marine Meteorology Division
Date & Time: 12 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Predicting pyroCumulonimbus (pyroCb) events through remote sensing resources in support of National Weather Service and Firefighting agencies

Presenter(s): Arunas Kuciauskas, U.S. Naval Research Lab, Marine Meteorology Division

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/predicting-pyrocb/

Abstract: The recent warming and drying of the western US summertime climate has proliferated wildfire occurrences and areal extent where smoke plumes impact not only the rest of the US but the entire globe. Using primarily remote sensing tools, meteorologists are discovering that pyroCumulonimbus (pyroCb), i.e., fire-induced thunderstorms, are a common and hazardous phenomena within the more intense wildfire episodes. Multi-spectral sensors have identified the vertical extent of smoke within the pyroCb that can be forced via a convective chimney well into the stratosphere, thus adding pollution that can circle the globe and impact climate. From a firefighter's perspective, pyroCbs can also provide erratic wind behavior near the surface, produce dry lightning, and even generate tornados.

The NOAA Unique Combined Atmospheric Processing System (NUCAPS) algorithm has shown success in profiling and predicting severe convective weather across CONUS, Canada, and Alaska. As part of a three year, NOAAfunded Fire and Smoke Initiative project, the Naval Research Laboratory, Marine Meteorology Division (NRL-MMD) is evaluating NUCAPS skill in profiling pyroCbs. This presentation will examine the efficacy of NUCAPS-derived near-surface lapse rate and vapor pressure deficit, mid-troposphere moisture content, and instability parameters to facilitate early warning of pyroCb development. NRL-MMD is developing fire pixel clustering and NUCAPS filtering techniques to focus on specific wildfire events that are likely to produce pyroCb activity. The overarching objective is to provide weather forecasters and firefighting agencies with a potentially invaluable resource related to hazards ensuing from convective cloud development over active wildfires.


Bio(s): Mr. Kuciauskas is a research satellite meteorologist in the Atmospheric Properties and Effects Section (Code 7544) for the Marine Meteorology Division at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Monterey, CA. His research focuses on remote sensing of aerosols from wildfire outbreaks over western North America and Saharan dust outbreaks over Northwest Africa. Since 2015, Mr. Kuciauskas has been the Principal Investigator (PI) on NOAA sponsored projects that investigates the skill of the NOAA Unique Combined Atmospheric Processing System (NUCAPS), an algorithm that profiles convective phenomenology such as pyroCumulonimbus (pyroCb) and hot desert storms. Mr. Kuciauskas has been actively involved in training forecasters and firefighters at National Weather Service and forestry agencies. He is currently participating in the development of a prototype that ingests NUCAPS-derived thermodynamic data to provide 6-hour probability output of pyroCbs. Since 2017, Mr. Kuciauskas has been a member of the WMO Pan American Sand and Dust Storm Warning Advisory and Assessment System (SDS-WAS). Since 1995, Mr. Kuciauskas developed software in support of satellite-derived products that are hosted at NRL's public and military websites.

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Title: Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science
Presenter(s): Dr. Xavier Basurto, Duke University / NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 12 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science - Dr. Xavier Basurto

Presenter(s): Dr. Xavier Basurto, Professor, Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment

Sponsor(s): NOAA NMFS SWFSC Fisheries Ecology Division, Fisheries Collaborative Program, Santa Cruz-Monterey Bay Area Subunit of the American Fisheries SocietySeminar contact: liane.bauer@noaa.gov.Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Join Zoom Meeting https://ucsc.zoom.us/j/95163784829?pwd=QThXUXRLZ1J0dlRFT2gweVQ3emZqUT09 Meeting ID: 951 6378 4829 Passcode: fisheries One tap mobile+16699006833,,95163784829#,,,,*692514936# US (San Jose)+16694449171,,95163784829#,,,,*692514936# US; Find your local number: https://ucsc.zoom.us/u/adOXccO56u

Abstract: This talk is titled, "Illuminating Hidden Harvests: The contributions of small-scale fisheries to sustainable development"

Bio(s): Xavier Basurto is the Associate Professor of Sustainability Science within the division of Marine Science & Conservation at Duke University. Trained as a marine biologist, he completed an M.S in Natural Resources studying small-scale fisheries in the Gulf of California, Mexico. Realizing the need to bring social science theories into his work on common-pool resources, he earned an MPA and a Ph.D. in Management (with a minor in Cultural Anthropology) from the University of Arizona.Prior to working at Duke, he was an associate visiting scholar at the Workshop for Political Theory and Policy Analysis of Indiana University. Basurto's experience lies in the governance and theory of common-pool resources, community-based management, and institutional analysis of social-ecological systems, especially in the context of coastal marine environments and protected areas in rural Latin America. Methodologically, he is familiar with a variety of quantitative and qualitative approaches and formally trained in Qualitative Comparative Analysis.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded; link to recording available here (https://ucsc.fisheries.org/special-events/diverse-voices-in-fisheries-science-speaker-series/) and upon request.

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Title: NOAA panel discussion: Building a Climate-Ready Nation (CRN) by 2030
Presenter(s): Ko Barrett, NOAA Senior Advisor for Climate; Sara Kapnick Ph.D., NOAA Chief Scientist; Michael Morgan Ph.D., NOAA Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction; and Francisco (Cisco) Werner Ph.D., NOAA NMFS Director of Scientific Programs and Chief Science Advisor; Hernan Garcia, panel moderator
Date & Time: 12 April 2023
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET
Location: Online (Adobe Connect)
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA panel discussion: Building a Climate-Ready Nation (CRN) by 2030

Presenter(s): Ko Barrett (NOAA Senior Advisor for Climate); Sara Kapnick, Ph.D. (NOAA Chief Scientist); Michael Morgan, Ph.D. (NOAA Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction); and Francisco (Cisco) Werner, Ph.D. (NMFS Director of Scientific Programs and Chief Science Advisor); Hernan Garcia, Ph.D. (NESDIS NCEI, panel moderator).

Sponsor(s): NOAA Environmental Leadership Seminar (NELS) TeamSeminar Contacts: Contact the NELS Team at nels@noaa.gov. The team includes Hernan Garcia Ph.D., Oceanographer with NESDIS NCEI, Katie Poser, Outreach Librarian at the NOAA Central Library with NOAAs OAR, Sandra Claar, Administrative Officer with NESDIS CFO, and Robert Levy, NOAA Studio Production Manager. Remote Access Registration: https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/e0ize2ujvsga/event/event_info.html
Note: This online seminar is open to NOAA and the public. There is a limit of 1,000 online seats on a first come first served basis. The webinar will be recorded for later viewing and shortly afterwards made available through our NELS webpage.

Abstract: One of NOAA's FY22-26 overarching strategic priorities include building a Climate Ready Nation by 2030 (CRN). A live virtual panel of NOAA senior leaders will discuss NOAA's unique role, capabilities, and challenges in building a CRN. The panel will have an opportunity to interact and address overarching questions as well as answer questions from the online audience. We will address as many questions as time allows.
  • Why is building a CRN important for the American people and, in your view, what does success look like by 2030? Why is NOAA uniquely qualified to take on this role?

  • What priorities and actions is NOAA adopting to move CRN from strategy to implementation? What new resources will NOAA need to build a CRN by 2030?
Speaker Panel

Bio(s): Ko Barrett (NOAA Senior Advisor for Climate), Sara Kapnick, Ph.D. (NOAA Chief Scientist), Michael Morgan, Ph.D. (NOAA Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction), and Francisco (cisco) Werner, Ph.D. (NOAA NMFS Director of Scientific Programs and Chief Science Advisor)NELS background: The goal of the NELS is to share examples of NOAA's role in environmental science, by those who lead it and make it happen. Since inception in 2019, we've had 34 NOAA speakers, three (3) panel discussions, and three (3) FY series. The audience for these seminars is composed of NOAA Staff, external stakeholders, partners, academia, industry, and the public. The NELS team includes Hernan Garcia Ph.D., Research Oceanographer with NOAA NESDIS NCEI, Katie Poser, Outreach Librarian at the NOAA Central Library with NOAAs OAR, Sandra Claar, Administrative Officer with NESDIS CFO, and Robert Levy, NOAA Studio Production Manager. We can be reached at nels@noaa.gov. The NOAA Science Council sponsors the NELS.Seminar Recording: https://youtu.be/gELsa650EGw. To access all past NELS webinars visit the NOAA Environmental Leadership Seminar Series web page

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Title: Prediction of the western boundary current variability in the Northwestern Atlantic using a high-resolution ocean reanalysis and a data-driven deep learning architecture
Presenter(s): Ruoying He, Goodnight Innovation Distinguished Professor, North Carolina State University
Date & Time: 12 April 2023
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Prediction of the western boundary current variability in the Northwestern Atlantic using a high-resolution ocean reanalysis and a data-driven deep learning architecture

Presenter(s): Dr. Ruoying He, Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University

Sponsor(s): Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies (CISESS) science webinar series.

Seminar Contact(s): Douglas Rao (douglas.rao@noaa.gov).Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvdu2prTwvH9NPsq0xCJFZGjXW3yUDxD0X

Accessibility: Auto-captioning will be provided via Zoom meeting.

Abstract: Many meteorological and oceanographic processes throughout the northwestern Atlantic such as storm tracks and shelf water transport is dominated by the positions and dynamics of the western boundary current (WBC, namely the Loop Current-Gulf Stream system). Due to the high nonlinearity associated with this WBC current system, predicting the meanders and frontal positions of the WBC has been a long-standing scientific challenge. Based on high-resolution ocean modeling and ensemble data assimilation, we have developed a 30-year ocean reanalysis (1993-2022) for the Northwest Atlantic Ocean. This new daily, 4-km resolution dataset allows us to subsequently develop a highly efficient deep-learning approach that can generate long-term predictions of the eddy shedding and meanders of the WBC over several months timescales. Model constructions, validations, and case studies of the mesoscale WBC dynamics and prediction will be discussed in this presentation.

Bio(s): Dr. He is a Goodnight Innovation Distinguished Professor in the Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences at North Carolina State University. His research expertise spans from coastal circulation dynamics and air-sea interaction to biophysical interactions. As the director of the Ocean Observing and Modeling Group, he conducts coastal ocean observations, and remote sensing data analyses, and leads the development of prediction models of ocean circulation, air-sea-wave interactions, physical-biogeochemical couplings, as well as data assimilation. Dr. He is an Editor for the AMS Journal of AI for the Earth Systems and served as an Associated Editor for the AGU Journal of Geophysical Research-Oceans. He also serves on the editorial boards of several other scientific journals and on the organizing committees of several major international science meetings. He was the co-chair of Gordon Research Conference on Coastal Ocean Dynamics in 2017, and a member of the National Academy of Sciences-Loop Current study committee. He is presently also a member of the NSF Ocean Observatories Initiative Facility Board and a science team member of the International GODAE OceanView project.

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11 April 2023

Title: Tidal hydrodynamics in a multi-inlet wetland system: toward improved modeling of salt marsh flooding and draining
Presenter(s): Mithun Deb, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Date & Time: 11 April 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: TBD
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Tidal hydrodynamics in a multi-inlet wetland system: toward improved modeling of salt marsh flooding and draining

Presenter(s): Mithun Deb (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)

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

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

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
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Abstract: Modeling hydrodynamics and sediment transport inside a multi-inlet wetland system is a challenging task due to constraints on model efficiency, accuracy and representation of physics, the scarcity of field data for model validation, and more importantly, the availability of high-resolution data sets of marsh topography and channel bathymetry. Lack of field data sets, model assumptions, and limitations often lead to wrong interpretation of the system's nature. To correctly predict the changes in governing hydrodynamics and morphology of shallow wetland environments, it is essential to resolve the complex interaction between the tidal channel and marsh surface with the best possible accuracy. In this study, we describe the development of a high-resolution 2D numerical model for a rapidly eroding tidal wetland system using the Finite-Volume, primitive equation Community Ocean Model (FVCOM). Topobathymetric survey data and water surface and current velocity measurements during calm and stormy conditions have been collected in support of model development and validation. The model is then used to perform a morphology scenario analysis to evaluate the effect of anthropogenic and natural disturbances in altering overall wetland hydrodynamics. The study has also shown the role of horizontal model resolution around the marsh channel shoreline and surveyed bathymetry data in improving the model calculations for major physical processes such as channel surface phase lag, tidal wave characteristics, and flow asymmetry. Hydrodynamic processes over marsh topography are seen to be significantly affected by surface defects such as cuts and rills on the marsh platform. Inadequate representation of these meter-scale features from spatial resolution available from data sources such as LiDAR, as well as the incomplete resolution in the model grid itself, lead to artificial ponding over the isolated marsh depressions, with resulting effects on estimates of sediment fluxes and hydroperiod. A modified set of mass and momentum conservation equations is proposed using a surface porosity technique to improve the dynamic wetting and drying over artificially isolated depressions. This model improvement is essential for accurate predictions of marsh hydroperiod and volume flux that primarily controls the sedimentation rate and overall morphological evolution. Ultimately, by solving these critical processes, the study has provided useful solutions to improve the present-day limitations in the numerical modeling of salt marsh flooding and draining.
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Title: Long Live the Kingfish: Integrating Genomic Patterns and Ecological Processes to Understand Evolution in the Oceans
Presenter(s): Jessica Glass, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Department of Fisheries
Date & Time: 11 April 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Long Live the Kingfish: Integrating Genomic Patterns and Ecological Processes to Understand Evolution in the Oceans / AFSC Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Jessica Glass, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Department of Fisheries

Sponsor(s): AFSC 2023 Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Abigail McCarthy, abigail.mccarthy@noaa.gov; Pearl Rojas, pearl.rojas@noaa.gov; Alexandra Dowlin, Alexandra.dowlin@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m48002bbfab4faad0ef3c48f6c6598d8eWebEx meeting number: 2760 445 8161 Password: pollock2023Or by phone: 1 (415) 527-5035 Access code: 2760 445 8161

Abstract: The field of genomics has revolutionized evolutionary biology and our ability to detect linkages between genes, behavior and the environment. Using genome-wide sequencing techniques, we are able to resolve historically contentious relationships across the Tree of Life. Integrating genomic tools and environmental datasets, my research program addresses themes that span the realm of resource management and conservation in the oceans including biodiversity, competition, environmental adaptation and population structure. I demonstrate how the combination of genomic, environmental and behavioral datasets provides a powerful approach to investigate biological responses of marine species to anthropogenic and natural environmental stressors.

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6 April 2023

Title: Data Justice in Ocean Forecasting
Presenter(s): Nick Record, PhD, Senior Research Scientist, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Date & Time: 6 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Data Justice in Ocean Forecasting

Presenter(s): Nick Record, PhD, Senior Research Scientist, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

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

Remote Access:

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Abstract: Ocean forecasts are becoming more widespread, with applications ranging from toxic blooms to fisheries to endangered species management. This advance follows the transformation of ocean science into a big data field, with the proliferation of automated digital measurements integrated with machine learning algorithms. Data Justice is a field that has emerged as a response to this type of proliferation of digital technologies more generally. The recognition that big data and learning algorithms have a social justice dimension comes from the consequences of data and algorithm use in applications like predictive policing, facial image recognition, and resume sorting, to name a few examples. In Ocean Science, the data that we collect and use in models also brings its own social context, often with implicit or hidden bias and social inequality, and many of the lessons learned in other Data Justice applications can apply to Ocean Science. Dr. Nick Record, Director of the Tandy Center for Ocean Forecasting at Bigelow Laboratory, will provide an overview of the central concepts connecting Data Justice and Ocean Science using examples drawn from ocean forecasting, such as forecasting programs for harmful algal blooms and endangered North Atlantic right whales.



Bio(s): Dr. Nick Record is a Senior Research Scientist at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. He is the founding director of the Tandy Center for Ocean Forecasting, which works with stakeholders to develop and deploy real-time ocean forecasting tools for industry, conservation, resource management, communities, and education. He works on projects ranging from viruses to whales, taking an interdisciplinary approach that draws from computational ecology, artificial intelligence, data justice, and climate science. He is also a science writer and director of the Sea Change Semester Program.NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly email: Send an email to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your comments and ideas!

Title: CarbonTracker-CH4 (v2023): An atmospheric assimilation system for estimating methane emissions consistent with atmospheric measurements of methane and its stable carbon isotopes
Presenter(s): Lori Bruhwiler and Youmi Oh, Research Scientists at NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory
Date & Time: 6 April 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Virtual
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: CarbonTracker-CH4(v2023): An atmospheric assimilation system for estimating methane emissions consistent with atmospheric measurements of methane and its stable carbon isotopes

Presenter(s): Lori Bruhwiler and Youmi Oh, Research Scientists at NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory

Sponsor(s): NOAA JPSS Program

Seminar Contact(s): Bill Sjoberg bill.sjoberg@noaa.gov

Location: Virtual

Remote Access:
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Abstract:
Atmospheric methane (CH4) set another record for growth in 2021, the second year in a row, according to observations from NOAA's Global Greenhouse Gas Reference Network. Since the beginning of these systematic measurements, global mean atmospheric CH4 increased and then flattened between 1999 and 2006, followed by a rapid increase reaching 1,896parts per billion (ppb) in 2021. Current global mean CH4 is more than 160% greater than the pre-industrial level and the continuing CH4increase is a challenge for reaching the climate mitigation goals of the Paris Agreement and COP26, which requires steep cuts in atmospheric CH4emissions. However, the causes of this rapid growth are widely debated, with suggested mechanisms including increases in emissions from fossil and microbial sources and changes in atmospheric chemical sinks. The ratio of stable carbon isotopes of CH4 (13C/12C),expressed as delta notation relative to a standard (13C-CH4),is a useful tool for disentangling the contribution of the sources and sinks ofCH4. Our previous CarbonTracker-CH4 was published in 2014to estimate emissions of CH4 from 2000 to 2010 using atmospheric measurements of CH4. We improved our inversion system by jointly assimilating measurements of CH4 and 13C-CH4,optimizing fluxes at a grid scale, incorporating spatially- and temporally-resolved source signature of 13C-CH4, and extending our flux estimation to2021.
Our inversion shows that the total global CH4 emission increased more than 100 Tg yr-1 since 2000 and reached ~650 Tg yr-1 in2021. We find that the dual-tracer inversion of CH4 and 13C-CH4attributes growth in atmospheric CH4 in 2020-2021 to a large increase in microbial sources and a slight decrease in fossil sources. In contrast, the inversion that uses CH4 data only does not match atmospheric 13C-CH4 and simulates increase in fossil sources in 2020-2021. We further apply changes in atmospheric concentrations of hydroxyl radical, primary atmospheric oxidants of CH4,and find that [OH] decrease can contribute to atmospheric CH4increase.


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Title: Optimizing stony coral tissue loss disease intervention strategies through whole-transcriptome gene expression profiling
Presenter(s): Dr. Michael Studivan, Assistant Scientist, University of Miami Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies CIMAS & NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory AOML & Dr. Joshua Voss, Associate Research Professor and Faculty Chair, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute & Florida Atlantic University
Date & Time: 6 April 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Optimizing stony coral tissue loss disease intervention strategies through whole-transcriptome gene expression profilingPart of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Michael Studivan (Assistant Scientist) University of Miami Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies, CIMAS & NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics Working Group

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

Remote Access: Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6861116814509971550

Abstract: Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) remains an unprecedented disease outbreak since its first observation off Miami, Florida in 2014. Collaborative efforts are underway to describe disease impact on coral reefs, including etiology, transmission, and susceptibility among coral species. Additionally, disease intervention strategies are being evaluated to mitigate the spread of SCTLD. We conducted an in situ experiment in Southeast Florida to assess molecular responses before and two weeks after application of the most widely-used intervention method, CoreRx Base 2B with amoxicillin. Through gene expression profiling of apparently healthy, diseased, and treated Montastraea cavernosa corals, we identified transcriptomic modulation of metabolomic and immune pathways following antibiotic treatment that are suggestive of a recovery process. In a complementary ex situ disease challenge experiment, we exposed fragments of nursery-cultured M. cavernosa and Orbicella faveolata to SCTLD donor corals and compare transcriptomic profiles among clonal individuals from control, SCTLD affected, and exposed but unaffected treatment groups. Differential expression analysis revealed strong variation (>7,500 differentially expressed genes [DEGs]) between healthy and SCTLD affected individuals for M. cavernosa, but relatively muted variation (~575 DEGs) in O. faveolata. Suppression of metabolic functional groups and activation of stress gene pathways were apparent in both species, consistent with a hypothesized general coral stress response. In addition to increasing our understanding of SCTLD exposure at a molecular level, this study provides resource managers with transcriptomic evidence that disease interventions with antibiotics appear to be successful, and may help to modulate coral immune responses to SCTLD.

Bio(s): Dr. Michael Studivan is a coral disease and omics PI within the AOML Coral Program, and is interested in using omics approaches to better understand coral connectivity and resilience to stress. His research addresses stony coral tissue loss disease transmission and treatment, as well as assessment of coral adaptation in marginal and extreme environments. Prior to his current position at AOML, he received his PhD and completed a postdoc with Dr. Joshua Voss at Florida Atlantic University as part of the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration, Research, and Technology (CIOERT).

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

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Title: Planning for Climate Adaptation in California’s North Coast Region
Presenter(s): Karen Gaffney, Director of Strategic Planning and Communications, North Coast Resource Partnership
Date & Time: 6 April 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Planning for Climate Adaptation in California's North Coast Region

Presenter(s): Karen Gaffney, Director of Strategic Planning and Communications, North Coast Resource Partnership (NCRP)

Sponsor(s): The Office of System Architecture and Advanced Planning (OSAAP), and the NESDIS User Engagement Council.

Seminar Contact(s): Vanessa Escobar, (Vanessa.Escobar@noaa.gov)Location: WebinarRegistration link: (Registration required) https://forms.gle/qfvb4dTRdofdHBxW6

Abstract: This talk will cover one of the NCRP's priorities, which is to incorporate satellite information into the local culture and context of the North Coast to develop fine-scale decision-support maps that assist in identifying areas with a high likelihood of extreme fire weather.Karen Gaffney (North Coast Resource Partnership) and her partners, Kass Green (Kass Green & Associates) and Mark Tukman (Tukman Geospatial) work together to focus and implement information that supports investments in forest health, water quality, and economic development in the North Coast Region of California The North Coast Resource Partnership (NCRP) brings together North Coast Tribes, counties, and private, nongovernmental, and municipal stakeholders to enhance the quality of life for tribal and other communities in the North Coast Region. The partnership develops regional plans that incorporate science and data related to watershed and community health, and include strategies informed by local expertise, knowledge, and priorities. The regional plans use remote sensing and other datasets to screen and prioritize the landscape for activities like fuel reduction and bioenergy generation. Satellite data from the Landsat and Sentinel programs are critical to NCRP's work, as is NOAA weather data for analysis of extreme fire weather potential across the North Coast landscape. To learn more about how Karen and the NCRP are working towards the Pathfinder Initiative, please contact noaa.pathfinderinitiative@noaa.gov.

Bio(s): Karen Gaffney has spent her career in conservation planning in Northern California. For the past 18 years, Karen has managed the NCRP, which brings together tribes, counties, and private, nongovernmental, and municipal stakeholders to enhance the quality of life for tribal communities in the North Coast Region in the face of a changing climate.Karen Gaffney holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Science degree from Sonoma State University. She has over 30 years of community-based conservation, watershed planning, and private and public sector community development.

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Title: Fire Weather and Incident Meteorology
Presenter(s): Steven Ippoliti, Predictive Services Meteorologist, Southern Area Coordination Center, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Kurt Van Speybroeck, Emergency Response Specialist - Meteorology, NWS Southern Region Operations Center; Chris McKinney, Regional Warning Coordination Meteorologist / Decision Support Services Program Manager, NWS Southern Region Headquarters
Date & Time: 6 April 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Fire Weather and Incident Meteorology
NOAA Gulf of Mexico Forum Webinar Series


Presenter(s): Steven Ippoliti, Predictive Services Meteorologist, Southern Area Coordination Center, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Kurt Van Speybroeck, Emergency Response Specialist - Meteorology, NWS Southern Region Operations Center; Chris McKinney, Regional Warning Coordination Meteorologist / Decision Support Services Program Manager, NWS Southern Region Headquarters

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Gulf of Mexico Regional Collaboration Team, a part of NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network

Seminar Contact(s): Kristen Laursen, Kristen.R.Laursen@noaa.gov , NOAA Fisheries and Regional Collaboration NetworkLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Please Register at:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8230871907451284309

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Abstract: NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) provides critical fire weather information to wildfire managers and communities - dispatching specially trained meteorologists to incident command centers for real-time, site-specific forecasts. Such incident meteorologists also deploy for emergency response support, like during oil spills. At a broader scale, various government partners, including the Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife, the National Park Service, and others work in collaboration with the NWS to manage fires - both one-on-one with their local partners and through Regional Geographic Coordination Centers. These centers also have Predictive Services Meteorologists that give Regional Weather briefings, and work as liaisons between all partners involved, including the NWS.


Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Please contact Kristen.R.Laursen@noaa.gov for the recording and/or PDF.


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4 April 2023

Title: Mangroves of Mesoamerica: Blue Carbon and Beyond
Presenter(s): Hannah Morrissette, Ph.D., Coastal Wetland Biogeochemist, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Date & Time: 4 April 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Mangroves of Mesoamerica: Blue Carbon and Beyond

Presenter(s): Hannah Morrissette, Ph.D., Coastal Wetland Biogeochemist, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

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

Seminar Contact(s): Varis.Ransi@noaa.gov, coordinator NOAA NOS Science Seminar SeriesLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/morrissetteh/event/registration.htmlYou may enter the webinar via a browser or the Adobe Connect app. If you enter via a browser, PC/Windows users should use Chrome or Edge browsers and Mac users should use Safari or Chrome. Do not use the IE browser.If you want to enter via the Adobe Connect app you must download it ahead of time.
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Abstract: Mangroves are at the core of many tropical communities and ecosystems as supporters of life, protectors of the coast, and dynamic reminders of why biological diversity is so important. Due to this inherent ability to fight climate change, many countries with expansive coastal wetlands have prioritized the protection and restoration of these ecosystems. Join Dr. Hannah Morrissette of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center for highlights of recent and ongoing mangrove research, including Belize Blue Carbon, mangrove restoration in the Mesoamerican Reef, and environmental DNA in the Caribbean.

Bio(s): Dr. Hannah Morrissette is a coastal biogeochemist dedicated to investigating the uniqueness of coastal wetlands, with years of experience in mangrove, marsh, and seagrass conservation and restoration. She recently led the field, laboratory, and data analysis efforts for mangrove blue carbon in Belize and rapid health monitoring throughout the Mesoamerican Reef and Caribbean regions. Hannah prioritizes the building of local capacity through in-field trainings, data sharing, and scientific communication, providing directly applicable data to inform coastal protection policy and strategy.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Within a few days of the webinar, alink to the recording, usually a PDF of the slides, and sometimes a summary of the chat will be sentto all who registered.

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3 April 2023

Title: Prediction at Weeks 3 - 4 and Subseasonal to Seasonal (S2S) Timescales: Strongly Coupled Land-Atmosphere Data Assimilation and Its Influence on Near-surface Weather Forecasting
Presenter(s): Zhaoxia Pu, University of Utah
Date & Time: 3 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Strongly Coupled Land-Atmosphere Data Assimilation and Its Influence on Near-surface Weather Forecasting

Presenter(s): Dr. Zhaoxia Pu, University of Utah

Sponsor(s): NOAA OAR Weather Program Office S2S Program and NOAA NWS Office of Science and Technology Integration Modeling Program DivisionSeminar Contacts: Mark Olsen, mark.olsen@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/8426465125700931856

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. Zhaoxia Pu will speak about "Strongly Coupled Land-Atmosphere Data Assimilation and Its Influence on Near-surface Weather Forecasting."

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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Title: 2022 NOAA Science Report
Presenter(s): Dr. Sarah Kapnick, Chief Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Date & Time: 3 April 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: 2022 NOAA Science Report Seminar Moderator: Dr. Sarah Kapnick, Chief Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)Panelists:
  • Kimberly McMahon, Public Weather Services Program Manager, NOAA National Weather Service
  • Dr. Saeed Moghimi, Storm Surge Modeling Team Lead, NOAA National Ocean Service
  • Dr. Ole Shelton, Research Ecologist, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
  • Dr. Noelle Bowlin, Program Lead, CalCOFI, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
  • Dr. Matthew Bethel, Associate Executive Director of Research, Louisiana State University Sea Grant Program (NOAA Oceanic and Atmospheric Research)
  • Dr. Shobha Kondragunta, Satellite Calibration and Data Assimilation Lead, Aerosols and Atmospheric Composition Science Team, NOAA National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service


Sponsor(s): NOAA Central Library (NCL)

Seminar Contact(s): NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/508234286837660245

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and Federal Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) service are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.


Abstract: The NOAA Science Report Seminar celebrates the release of 2022 NOAA Science Report, highlighting NOAA's exciting research and development (R&D) accomplishments from 2022. This year, Chief Scientist Dr. Sarah Kapnick will host a panel of scientists, project managers, and stakeholders who will speak to the highlights featured in the 2022 Science Report and discuss the societal impacts of NOAA's R&D
Keywords: Science, Report, Seminar, Research, Development

Bio(s): https://libguides.library.noaa.gov/seminars/upcoming/2022-NOAA-Science-Report-Seminar

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30 March 2023

Title: Supporting Fisheries with Citizen Science: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s Approach
Presenter(s): Julia Byrd, Citizen Science Program Manager, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Meg Withers, Citizen Science Project Coordinator, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Chip Collier, Deputy Director for Science, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Date & Time: 30 March 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Supporting Fisheries with Citizen Science: The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Approach

Presenter(s): Julia Byrd, Citizen Science Program Manager, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Meg Withers, Citizen Science Project Coordinator, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Chip Collier, Deputy Director for Science, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council

Sponsor(s): NMFS and NOAA Central Library (NCL)

Seminar Contact(s): NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/973081414499388767

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and Federal Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) service are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.


Abstract: The U.S. South Atlantic region has many long-standing data needs and limited resources to collect data for federally managed marine fish stocks. Fishermen in the region have indicated they want to be more involved in data collection used to manage their fisheries. This led to the development of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Citizen Science Program. Program supported projects must fill a data gap and address management needs; complement existing programs; have intentional design; and have collaboration between scientists and fishermen. We will provide a brief overview of the program's development; share how projects are selected and developed; and highlight current projects and application of their data.
Keywords: marine fisheries, natural resource management, citizen science

Bio(s): Julia Byrd is the Citizen Science Program Manager for the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC). She oversees the Council's citizen science efforts " helping connect fishermen, scientists, and other stakeholders to develop and support projects that address SAFMC research priorities.Meg Withers is the Citizen Science Project Coordinator for the SAFMC. She supports the project SAFMC Release, which collects information about released shallow water grouper and Red Snapper. She works with participants, performs outreach, and monitors the project's data.Chip Collier is the Deputy Director for Science and Statistics at the SAFMC. He helps to oversee the Citizen Science Program, SEDAR Program, and analyses for management needs. He conducts much of the analyses for the program and organizes review of the products.

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Title: U.S. northeast Implementation of the Climate, Ecosystems, and Fisheries Initiative
Presenter(s): Jon Hare, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 30 March 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. northeast Implementation of the Climate, Ecosystems, and Fisheries Initiative

Presenter(s): Jon Hare, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): U.S. Northeast Climate-Fisheries Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Vincent Saba, Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://meet.google.com/paw-jhrb-nzr

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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Title: U.S. Eastern Region Spring Flood Outlook
Presenter(s): Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University; and Jason Elliott and Rob Shedd, NOAA/NWS/Northeast and Mid-Atlantic River Forecast Centers
Date & Time: 30 March 2023
9:30 am - 10:30 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Eastern Region Spring Flood Outlook

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Eastern Region Climate Services Webinar Series

Presenter(s):
Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University; Jason Elliott and Rob Shedd, NOAA/NWS/Northeast and Mid-Atlantic River Forecast Centers


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

Seminar Contact(s): Ellen Mecray

Location: Webinar

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 February conditions and Jason Elliott and Rob Shedd will brief on the spring flooding outlook for the Eastern Region.

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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29 March 2023

Title: Diving Deep to Explore the Gulf of Mexico Blue Holes
Presenter(s): Emily R. Hall, Ph.D. Senior Scientist and Program Manager; and Jim Culter, Senior Scientist and Program Manager; Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL
Date & Time: 29 March 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Diving Deep to Explore the Gulf of Mexico Blue HolesNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Emily R. Hall, Ph.D. Senior Scientist and Program Manager, and Jim Culter, Senior Scientist and Program Manager; Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, FL

Sponsor(s): NOAA Ocean Exploration and NOAA Central LibrarySeminar Contacts: NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5089681535466191193

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

Abstract: Mote Marine Laboratory scientists Dr. Emily R. Hall and Jim Culter will lead you on a journey to explore blue holes, underwater springs, and sinkholes in the Gulf of Mexico. Blue holes are karst features that are scattered across Florida's shelf floor and vary in size, shape, and depth, with many identified as ecological hot spots. Little is known about these blue holes due to their lack of accessibility. Some exploratory questions include: Are these blue holes connected to Florida's groundwater system? Are elevated nutrients in these holes affecting primary production in the Gulf? Do these holes harbor unique or new organisms?Keywords: Blue holes, Exploration, Chemistry

Bio(s): Dr. Emily R. Hall, Senior Scientist and Program Manager, joined the staff at Mote Marine Laboratory in 2005. She currently manages the Chemical and Physical Ecology and Ocean Acidification programs at Mote. Her research is focused on effects of local and global stressors on coastal and marine organisms (e.g. corals and harmful algal blooms) and studying unique habitats that may be able to withstand or alleviate the effects of stressors such as within seagrass beds or offshore deep holes.James K. Culter, Senior Scientist and Program Manager at Mote Marine Laboratory, has been at Mote since 1979. He currently manages the Benthic Ecology Program at Mote and his research is focused on submarine karst features, groundwater seeps, interaction of groundwater with oceanic water and invertebrate populations, invertebrate ecology and population structure, environmental assessments, and habitat restoration.

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

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28 March 2023

Title: The use of machine learning and electronic monitoring in Pacific sleeper shark population assessment
Presenter(s): Keith Fuller, Alaska Pacific University, FAST Lab
Date & Time: 28 March 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The use of machine learning and electronic monitoring in Pacific sleeper shark population assessment / AFSC Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Keith Fuller, Alaska Pacific University, FAST Lab

Sponsor(s): AFSC 2023 Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Abigail McCarthy, abigail.mccarthy@noaa.gov; Pearl Rojas, pearl.rojas@noaa.gov; Alexandra Dowlin, Alexandra.dowlin@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Join by computer at: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m48002bbfab4faad0ef3c48f6c6598d8eWebEx meeting number: 2760 445 8161 Password: pollock2023Or by phone: 1 (415) 527-5035 Access code: 2760 445 8161

Abstract: Electronic Monitoring (EM) technology has found extensive applications in the field of fishery sciences. While on-vessel video recording does allow for fleet coverage beyond what on-board observers could reasonably provide, the amount of data generated from these videos requires significant investment and time to review and disseminate. This has prompted exploration into machine learning technology as a tool to review EM data more quickly and accurately for fisheries assessments. The Pacific sleeper shark (Somniosus pacificus) are data-limited in Alaskan waters and may greatly benefit from increased EM coverage and improved, efficient processing. To test the utility of machine learning technology in the identification of S. pacificus from EM video data, we examined the accuracy of sleeper shark detection, tracking, and classification of a series of custom machine learning algorithms. Results suggest that machine learning has the potential to significantly increase EM processing capability with minimal loss of accuracy for S. pacificus and may strengthen our understanding of the S. pacificus population status throughout Alaskan waters. Our current work also looks to develop an algorithm capable of estimating the size of sharks caught by EM equipped vessels without the need for a physical in situ measurement.

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Title: Modeling the effectiveness of gray and green coastal protection interventions in a tidal inlet
Presenter(s): Liliana Velasquez Montoya, US Naval Academy
Date & Time: 28 March 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Modeling the effectiveness of gray and green coastal protection interventions in a tidal inlet

Presenter(s): Liliana Velasquez Montoya, US Naval Academy

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

Seminar contact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
Phone Numbers (US) +1 414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: Structural coastal protection interventions have been implemented worldwide to stabilize channels and shorelines in tidal inlets. Although these conventional gray interventions typically attain their goals, there is an increasing interest and need to consider nature-based or green interventions that also address system resilience and environmental impacts. For a better implementation of gray to green interventions in tidal inlets, their effectiveness and their effects on the velocity of these dynamic coastal systems need to be understood. The effects on flow velocity of gray to green coastal protection interventions for tidal inlets are assessed here by exploring six interventions intended to protect against erosion on the estuarine-side shoreline near the inlet. A field-calibrated numerical model with Willmott Skill scores rated as excellent for Oregon Inlet located in North Carolina, United States, is used to simulate tidal currents under present conditions and after implementing gray and green coastal protection alternatives. Comparisons of time series of flow velocities in the flood channel along an eroding, estuarine shoreline are used to identify the effectiveness of each coastal protection alternative at reducing erosive velocities. Geospatial difference maps are used to determine velocity changes caused by each alternative throughout the inlet system. Alternatives closer to the green side of the coastal protection intervention spectrum tend to display the most effectiveness at reducing flow velocities at the eroding shoreline while resulting in minimal inlet-wide hydrodynamic changes. On the other hand, gray alternatives either cause minimal or extreme changes in velocities throughout the inlet system. This comparison of gray and green coastal protection interventions in tidal inlets serves as an example to contrast the effectiveness of different coastal protection alternatives at reducing erosive flow velocities and to inform alternative selection at other inlet systems.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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Title: U.S. Southeast Monthly Climate Webinar + La Niña scorecard for the Southeast, and what to expect this Spring/Early Summer
Presenter(s): Chris Fuhrmann, Southeast Regional Climate Center; Jeff Dobur, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center; Todd Hamill, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center; David Zierden, Florida Climate Center
Date & Time: 28 March 2023
10:00 am - 10:45 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Southeast Monthly Climate Webinar + La Nia scorecard for the Southeast, and what to expect this Spring/Early Summer

Presenter(s):
Climate Overview: Chris Fuhrmann | Southeast Regional Climate Center Water Resources Overview: Jeff Dobur/Todd Hamill | NWS Southeast River Forecast Center Agriculture Impact Update: Pam Knox | University of Georgia La Nia scorecard for the Southeast, and what to expect this Spring/Early Summer: David Zierden | Florida Climate Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI, National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), National Weather Service, Southeast Regional Climate Center, American Association of State Climatologists

Seminar Contact(s): Meredith Muth, NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), (Meredith.muth@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6846806667689526028

Abstract: These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Nio and La Nia. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply, and ecosystems.The March 28 webinar will feature a special presentation on "La Nia scorecard for the Southeast, and what to expect this Spring/Early Summer."

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

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27 March 2023

Title: Introduction to NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems-II
Presenter(s): Richard A. Long, Florida A&M University; Owen Temby, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley; Jung Cho, Bethune Cookman University; Michael Martinez-Colon, NOAA CCME-II Coastal Intelligence Co-Lead, Florida A&M University
Date & Time: 27 March 2023
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Introduction to NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems-II

Presenter(s):
Richard A Long, PhD, NOAA CCME-II Center Director, Florida A&M University.Owen Temby, NOAA CCME-II Coastal Resilience Co-Lead, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley.Jung Cho, NOAA CCME-II Place-Based Conservation Co-Lead, Bethune Cookman University.Michael Martinez-Colon, NOAA CCME-II Coastal Intelligence Co-Lead, Florida A&M University.

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

Seminar Contacts: Richard Long, Richard.Long@famu.edu ; Moe Nelson, david.moe.nelson@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Accessibility: TBD

Abstract: The NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (CCME-II) was established as a Cooperative Science Center through a cooperative agreement (award NA21SEC4810004) with the NOAA Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions(EPP/MSI). The Center, led by Florida A&M University, is comprised of six MSIs in Florida, Mississippi, Texas, and California. The goal of the NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems(CCME-II) is to educate and train a new generation of scientists, particularly from underrepresented communities, for the NOAA mission workforce. The CCME-II trains students and Post-Doctoral Researchers in three thematic areas of Coastal Resilience, Place-Based Conservation and Coastal Intelligence with cross-cutting areas of data and social sciences. The training and research activities are conducted collaboratively with subject matter experts across NOAA. This seminar will provide an overview of the CCME-II, its predecessors, and the thematic areas of research training with the goal of fostering expanded collaboration with NOAA partners.

Bio(s): TBD

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials:
You may watch the recording of this webinar thru Adobe Connect here: https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/peeb9fl6ct5r/
A pdf of the slides is available upon request.

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Title: California-Nevada Drought & Climate Update and Outlook Webinar
Presenter(s): Julie Kalansky, CNAP, CW3E, Scripps Institution of Oceanography; Nathan Patrick, NOAA/NWS California Nevada River Forecast Center; Leslie M. Roche, UC Davis; Patti Novak-Echenique, U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Date & Time: 27 March 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: CA/NV Drought & Climate Update and Outlook Webinar

Presenter(s):

Drought and Climate Update
Benjamin Hatchett | Desert Research Institute

Drought and Climate Outlook
Nathan Patrick | NOAA/NWS California Nevada River Forecast Center

California Rangeland Update
Leslie M. Roche | UC Davis (Associate Professor of Cooperative Extension in Rangeland Management

Nevada Rangeland Update
Patti Novak-Echenique | Bureau of Land Management (Rangeland Management Specialist)

Sponsor(s): National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS); California Nevada Climate Applications Program (CNAP); Western Regional Climate Center (WRCC)

Seminar Contact(s): Amanda Sheffield, NOAA/NIDIS, amanda.sheffield@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: According to the March 7 U.S. Drought Monitor, 59.7% of CA/NV is in drought, with no Extreme (D3) or Exceptional (D4) Drought left in the region. Another series of Atmospheric Rivers have been drenching the region, bringing a new round of flooding concerns. Does this mean the drought is over? This webinar will provide an overview of the current conditions and outlooks as well as California and Nevada rangeland updates.

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) January 2023 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e. El Nio and La Nia).

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24 March 2023

Title: March 2023 NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing
Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Date & Time: 24 March 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: March 2023 NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing

Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Abstract: We will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecast tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for April 2023 and the early spring season. Join the gathering online to learn what's happened and what may be in store with Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the Climate Specialist at the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy. He has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate

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23 March 2023

Title: Multidecadal Intensification of Atlantic Tropical Instability Waves
Presenter(s): Dr. Philip Tuchen, NRC Postdoctoral Research Associate, NOAA/AOML Physical Oceanography Division, PhOD
Date & Time: 23 March 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Multidecadal Intensification of Atlantic Tropical Instability Waves

Presenter(s): Dr. Philip Tuchen, AOML PhOD/NRC

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Atlantic Oceanic Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)

Seminar Contact(s): Matthieu Le Henaff; matthieu.lehenaff@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: In the equatorial Atlantic, temperature, salinity, sea level anomaly, and ocean velocity variations on time scales of tens of days are dominated by the presence and westward passage of large-scale Tropical Instability Waves (TIWs). Several decades of satellite and surface drifter data as well as moored velocity observations show a long-term intensification of TIW activity in all of these variables in the tropical North Atlantic where TIWs are most pronounced. We find that increased high-frequency flow variability, and not long-term changes of the mean zonal current system, drives the TIW intensification. One consequence of increased Atlantic Ocean TIW activity is the corresponding intensification of the horizontal eddy temperature advection pattern in boreal summer leading to stronger cooling of surface waters north of the equator. This equates to an increase in TIW-driven sea surface temperature cooling of 74% 53% in the tropical North Atlantic during the last 3 decades. The presented multidecadal TIW trends are strongly modulated by interannual variations such as the 2021 Atlantic Nio. We further explore potential large-scale drivers of the TIW intensification, including changes in high-frequency wind variability.

Bio(s): Dr. Tuchen received his Ph.D. in 2020 from GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research in Kiel, Germany. After a Postdoc period at the same institute, he joined NOAA/AOML in January 2022 as a Postdoc supported by an NRC Postdoctoral Research Associateship Award.

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Title: If YOY Build it, They will Survey: Relationship between Outreach and Effort in a Rockfish Citizen Science Project
Presenter(s): Dr. David Lowry, Natural Resource Management Specialist and Rockfish Recovery Coordinator, NOAA Fisheries, West Coast Region Protected Resources Division, Seattle Branch Office; Adam Obaza, Marine Biologist, Paua Marine Research Group; Lisa Clarke, Contract Librarian, MPF-ZAI, Inc on assignment at NOAA Central Library
Date & Time: 23 March 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: If YOY Build it, They will Survey: Relationship between Outreach and Effort in a Rockfish Citizen Science Project (NOAA Central Library Seminars)



Presenter(s): Dr. David Lowry, Natural Resource Management Specialist and Rockfish Recovery Coordinator, NOAA Fisheries, West Coast Region Protected Resources Division, Seattle Branch Office; Adam Obaza, Marine Biologist, Paua Marine Research Group; Lisa Clarke, Contract Librarian, MPF-ZAI, Inc on assignment at NOAA Central Library

Sponsor(s): NOAA Central Library



Seminar Contact(s): NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

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

Abstract: Rockfishes in the southern Salish Sea were overfished for decades, and in 2010 this resulted in Yelloweye Rockfish and Bocaccio being listed under the ESA. Upon listing, managers noted that spatiotemporal settlement patterns of young-of-the-year (YOY) fish were largely unknown. Given insufficient staffing to support appropriate long-term monitoring, in 2015 NOAA Fisheries contracted out development of a SCUBA-based citizen science survey program. Here, we describe patterns of outreach, engagement, and training; development of a regional monitoring plan; and sampling effort, YOY encounter rate, and the expanded documentation of settlement events. We also describe the role of the NOAA Central Library in identifying comparable programs around the world to enhance interpretation of this program's efficacy. While citizen science programs take considerable care and feeding, tangible benefits range from production of novel data to cultivation of a conservation mindset in participants, and future advocates.

Keywords: citizen science, outreach, ESA-listed rockfish

Bio(s): Dr. David Lowry has researched and managed living marine resources, and their habitats, on the West Coast of the U.S. for 18 years, both at the state and federal level. A strong proponent of ecosystem-based management and experiential public outreach, he advocates for public engagement to enhance the transparency and accessibility of resource management decisions at every level.

Adam Obaza is a marine biologist with Paua Marine Research Group, where he works on recovery of listed species and restoration of coastal habitats all along the west coast. For the past nine years, Adam has also led a rockfish survey program in the Pacific Northwest, where he has had the opportunity to work with a talented group of partners to better understand recruitment dynamics.

Lisa Clarke is a contract librarian at NOAA Central Library, where she works with both the Research and Outreach Services, supporting the work of scientists and policy makers through literature reviews and webinars. Before working at NOAA, Lisa specialized as an instruction librarian, and continues to love encouraging people to find their inner librarian.

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


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22 March 2023

Title: Satellite-based optical water classifications in global oceans
Presenter(s): Dr. Jianwei Wei, NOAA
Date & Time: 22 March 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Satellite-based optical water classifications in global oceans

Presenter(s): Jianwei Wei, NOAA's Ocean Color Science Team

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

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

Abstract: Satellites generated ocean color spectra from diverse water types across global oceans. Spectral classification of the ocean color data allows for distinguishing and grouping waters with characteristic bio-optical features, which will benefit water quality monitoring and ocean color inversion, including primary production. This presentation reports on the satellite water class product developed by the NOAA/STAR ocean color science team. We will recap the background and motivation and then introduce the hyperspectral classification model that resolves global oceans spectrally into 23 water classes. Implementing the model with VIIRS observations has led to decade-long water class data covering oceanic, coastal, and inland environments. We show that these new water classes are separable by distinct bio-optical and biogeochemical features. To demonstrate the potential for water quality monitoring and ocean ecology applications, we will provide case analyses of Lake Erie, the coastal oceans in the northwestern Pacific, and the subtropical ocean gyres. The VIIRS water class products are validated against in situ matchup measurements. With examples, we emphasize that the water classification model can be extended to other satellites of different spectral resolutions.

Bio(s): Jianwei earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Oceanography at Dalhousie University, Canada, in 2013. He moved to Boston afterward to pursue postdoctoral training at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston), then stayed on as a research associate and later took a position as a research assistant professor with the same department. Starting in the fall of 2019, Jianwei has been a remote sensing scientist contracting with GST to work at NOAA Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) in College Park, Maryland. His research focused on developing ocean color algorithms for retrieving water-column and benthic properties, ocean color calibration and validation, and field instrumentation and observation. He is also interested in detecting phytoplankton functional types and estimating primary production from satellites. He has ~30 peer-reviewed publications. His latest research includes Global estimation of suspended particulate matter from satellite ocean color imagery (https://doi.org/10.1029/2021JC017303) and Global satellite water classification data products over oceanic, coastal, and inland waters (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2022.113233).

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21 March 2023

Title: West Watch: ENSO Retrospective
Presenter(s): Michelle L'Heureux, NOAA/NWS Climate Prediction Center; Nate Mantua, NOAA/NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center; Nick Bond, Univ. of Washington/Office of the Washington State Climatologist
Date & Time: 21 March 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: West Watch: Winter Climate Summary

Presenter(s): Michelle L'Heureux, NOAA/NWS Climate Prediction Center; Nate Mantua, NOAA/NMFS Southwest Fisheries Science Center; Nick Bond, Univ. of Washington/Office of the Washington State Climatologist

Sponsor(s): The NOAA West Regional Collaboration NetworkSeminar Contacts: Joe Casola (joseph.casola@noaa.gov), James White (james.h.white@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Abstract: West Watch is a monthly webinar series that brings together NOAA staff and partners from across the agency and region to share information about climate observations and impacts across the West. It's a great forum to learn more about recent events and conditions, and to hear from individuals and organizations that provide climate services to the region. This month will feature presentations and discussion about our state-of-knowledge regarding El Nio/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) with respect to our regional climate in the North Pacific and US West. Given that the West Watch webinar was "born" as a way to track and share knowledge about the 2015-2016 ENSO event, we are very excited to focus on ENSO in this session.

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Title: Letting Pacific halibut off the hook: relating capture and physiological conditions to viability and survival of fish discarded from commercial and recreational hook and line gear
Presenter(s): Claude Dykstra, International Pacific Halibut Commission
Date & Time: 21 March 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Letting Pacific halibut off the hook: relating capture and physiological conditions to viability and survival of fish discarded from commercial and recreational hook and line gear / AFSC Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Claude Dykstra, International Pacific Halibut Commission

Sponsor(s): AFSC 2023 Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Abigail McCarthy, abigail.mccarthy@noaa.gov; Pearl Rojas, pearl.rojas@noaa.gov; Alexandra Dowlin, Alexandra.dowlin@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: Mortality of fish discarded from commercial and recreational fisheries is commonly estimated by using physical injury or reflex keys to assign fish to different viability categories with unique estimated survival outcomes. While it is known that environmental and physiological conditions of released fish can influence survival estimates, these relationships have not been explored in Pacific halibut. Here, I will present results from recent studies conducted by the International Pacific Halibut Commission to directly estimate survival with the use of acceleration-logging pop-up archival transmitting tags and to examine the relationships of environmental and physiological parameters, viability classifications and survival of Pacific halibut discarded in the commercial and charter recreational fisheries.

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20 March 2023

Title: Radiance data assimilation enhancements and impacts for the FV3-based Rapid Refresh Forecast System (RRFS)
Presenter(s): Haidao Lin, CIRA/CSU and NOAA/ESRL/Global SystemsLab, Boulder, CO80305
Date & Time: 20 March 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: TBD
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Radiance data assimilation enhancements and impacts for the FV3-based Rapid Refresh Forecast System (RRFS)

Presenter(s): Haidao Lin, CIRA/CSU and NOAA/ESRL/Global SystemsLab, Boulder, CO80305

Sponsor(s): NOAA JPSS Program

Seminar Contact(s): Bill Sjoberg bill.sjoberg@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract:
NOAA's Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) is working in conjunction with National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) toward the planned operational implementation of the Rapid Refresh Forecast System (RRFS), including enhanced satellite radiance assimilation capabilities. RRFS is planned for operational implementation in 2024, as part of the FV3 model-based Short-Range Weather (SRW) application of the Unified Forecast System (UFS). We have transitioned the radiance data assimilation codes and workflows (including the direct broadcast capabilities) from the hourly Rapid Refresh (RAP) and High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR) into a RRFS framework and are completing final tests. In order to save computational cost for initial hourly cycled retrospective testing, we completed much of our work with a 13-km resolution domain covering a large RAP like region (slightly larger than the planned 3-km North American RRFS domain). The workflow configuration for radiance data assimilation is working within the GSL SRW application. The radiance data impact within the prototype RRFS has been tested through a series of hourly cycled retrospective runs. Positive impact from satellite radiance data have been seen by using the spun-up bias corrections files from RRFS. The radiance data impact has also been compared with the impact from other observations (e.g., aircraft and radiosonde). Use of polar orbiter satellite radiance data in rapidly updated regional models has traditionally been limited by data latency issues combined with the very short data cutoff window for these models. For the hourly model systems, the data cutoff time is ~ 30 min. resulting in limited data usage for standard data delivery methods. The use of direct readout data increases the fraction of total available polar orbiter data that is assimilated into the hourly cycled regional models (like the operational RAP). The forecast impact from the assimilation of these direct broadcast/readout radiance data into the prototype RRFS has also been evaluated. We are also expanding the radiance work to accommodate RRFS's higher model top (2 hPa) compared with the RAP's 10 hPa model top. It is expected that more radiance channels would be selected/used for RRFS. In addition, we are evaluating Cross-track Infrared Sounder Full-Spectral-Resolution (CrIS-FSR) data impact within RRFS including using the advanced technique of inter-channel correlation as well as different channel sets. Finally, we have been testing radiance data assimilation for the 3-km RRFS. At the seminar, I will present the overall radiance data impact and the impact comparison with other observations within the prototype RRFS, and then focus on some preliminary results on recent radiance assimilation work including channel selection and CrIS-FSR and Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI) data impact study. The impact from direct broadcast radiance data within RRFS will also be shown as well as some preliminary work on radiance assimilation within 3-km RRFS.

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16 March 2023

Title: Every Kōlea Counts: The Pacific Golden-Plover Census Project
Presenter(s): Susan Scott, President, Hawaii Audubon Society
Date & Time: 16 March 2023
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Every Klea Counts: The Pacific Golden-Plover Census Project

Presenter(s): Susan Scott, President, Hawaii Audubon Society

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Because so many facts about Hawaii's remarkable Pacific Golden-Plovers, Klea, are still unknown, and so many Hawaii residents and visitors watch and enjoy our plovers, the Hawaii Audubon Society created a citizen science project that allows us to record our observations of these birds. Join us to hear Susan Scott, President of the Hawaii Audubon Society and longtime plover lover, talk about Hawaii's Pacific Golden-Plovers.

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 lecture series is also supported by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

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Title: North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Outlook
Presenter(s): Zach Hoylman, Montana State Climate Office
Date & Time: 16 March 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

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

Presenter(s): Zach Hoylman | Montana State Climate Office

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) or Molly Woloszyn (Molly.Woloszyn@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

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.

March 2023 topics include mountain, plains, and Midwest snowpack or lack thereof; continuing drought challenges and impacts both short and long term; major river system flood/low flow updates and longer term concerns; recent major climate/weather events and their impacts; La Nia fading what does it mean for this region; various conditions (snow cover/depth, soils, river, reservoirs, ice); and temperature/precipitation outlooks for the next month and season.

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Title: A Rising Tide? The role of alternative networks for women oyster farmers in Maine and New Hampshire
Presenter(s): Natalie Lord, Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building Fellow, Ocean Acidification Program, NOAA
Date & Time: 16 March 2023
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: A Rising Tide? The role of alternative networks for women oyster farmers in Maine and New Hampshire (2023 Knauss Fellows' Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Natalie Lord, Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building Fellow, Ocean Acidification Program, NOAA

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

Seminar Contact(s): Library Seminars


Abstract: New England is a leader in sustainable aquaculture practices and in comparison with other parts of the United States, it has high numbers of woman-operated leases for shellfish cultivation. However, demographic data such as gender are not currently collected. Natalie's MS thesis contributes to emerging research applying gender and social-ecological systems analyses to understand how gender dynamics impact barriers and opportunities for aquaculture producers in the United States.
Keywords: gender equity, aquaculture, social scienceBio(: Natalie recently earned an MS in Natural Resource Management from the University of New Hampshire. Her research focused on the intersection of sustainable marine food systems and social equity for the aquaculture industry of New England. She has devoted her career to assisting coastal communities with the sustainable management of their marine resources. Natalie grew up on the coast of Maine and enjoys spending time with her family and friends in the great outdoors.

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Title: Exploring the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in relation to coral health
Presenter(s): Dr. Kalina C. Grabb, Knauss International Policy Fellow, NOAA, Ocean Acidification Program
Date & Time: 16 March 2023
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Exploring the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in relation to coral health (2023 Knauss Fellows' Lunch & Learn Series)

Presenter(s): Dr. Kalina C. Grabb, Knauss International Policy Fellow, NOAA, Ocean Acidification Program

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

Seminar Contact(s): Library SeminarsLocation: Webinar


Abstract: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are known to play both beneficial and detrimental roles in organism health, however, these dynamics associated with corals are still not well understood. Here, Kalina will present her PhD research, which utilized novel in situ sensors and bioinformatics to investigate the production pathways and function of one ROS, superoxide, associated with corals.
Keywords: coral health, reactive oxygen species, chemical sensors

Bio(s): Kalina recently earned her PhD in Chemical Oceanography from the MIT/WHOI Joint Program. She is passionate about applying science across sectors to make it actionable and accessible to global communities. In her free time, Kalina can be found studying the ocean dynamics through diving, surfing, sailing, and/or long swims on the beach.

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15 March 2023

Title: A New Toolkit for Engaging Youth on Ocean Health and Conservation
Presenter(s): Ajay Sawant, Indira Gandhi National University; Julia Lara Navarrete, Autonomous University of Baja California; Rebecca Allen, Western Washington University; Serag Heiba, Chinese University of Hong Kong; Summer Snell, Brookes University; Frances Lang, The Ocean Foundation
Date & Time: 15 March 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A New Toolkit for Engaging Youth on Ocean Health and Conservation

Presenter(s):
Ajay Sawant, Indira Gandhi National University
Julia Lara Navarrete, Autonomous University of Baja California
Rebecca Allen, Western Washington University
Serag Heiba, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Summer Snell, Brookes University
Frances Lang, The Ocean Foundation

Sponsor(s): NOAA National MPA Center and OCTO

Seminar Contact(s): Zac Cannizzo, zac.cannizzo@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract:
With support from The Ocean Foundation and National Geographic Society, a group of young writers between the ages of 18-25 are creating a youth ocean action toolkit focused on the ocean literacy principles and marine protected areas (MPAs). This toolkit " written by youth for youth " provides community examples of how youth can take action to conserve their ocean; demonstrates the benefit of MPAs for ocean conservation; includes links to resources and multimedia content; and features a strong social media component. The toolkit will be available this summer in English and Spanish. This webinar featuring some of the toolkit's youth authors will provide an overview of the content and techniques to engage and empower young people around the world.

Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here (https://marineprotectedareas.noaa.gov/resources/webinars/archive.html)

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Title: Microorganisms and Metabolites as Diagnostic Indicators for Coral Reefs
Presenter(s): Dr. Amy Apprill, Associate Scientist, and Dr. Elizabeth Kujawinski, Senior Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Date & Time: 15 March 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Microorganisms and Metabolites as Diagnostic Indicators for Coral Reefs NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Amy Apprill, Associate Scientist, and Dr. Elizabeth Kujawinski, Senior Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics Working GroupSeminar Contacts: Katharine Egan and Nicole Miller, noaa.omics@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: Developing diagnostic indicators of coral reef health is imperative to manage and conserve these important but threatened resources. There have been promising efforts in the use of omics techniques to identify and quantify two key components of the reef ecosystem that may serve as useful sensors for reef health - microorganisms and dissolved metabolites. These proposed sensors are connected; dissolved metabolites are the molecular currencies released by all reef organisms, and these compounds are both produced and consumed by microorganisms within the reef. This talk will describe our team's use of omics techniques to examine microorganisms and metabolites associated with Caribbean reefs as well as experiments to examine reef metabolite-microbial relationships. We will share our vision for next steps to further examine whether microorganisms and dissolved metabolites can serve as non-invasive indicators of coral reef ecosystem health.

Bio(s): Dr. Amy Apprill is a microbial ecologist who received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Hawaii. She has over 20 years of experience studying coral reef ecosystems. She received the Early Career for Environmental Research Award from the American Society for Microbiology in 2020 and is team leader of WHOI's Reef Solutions Initiative (reefsolutions.whoi.edu).Dr. Elizabeth Kujawinski is a marine chemist who received her Ph.D. degree from the MIT-WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography. Her lab has led the development of metabolomics approaches for marine microbial investigations. She is the Director of the Center for Chemical Currencies of a Microbial Planet (ccomp-stc.org).

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

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Title: Caribbean Drought: Past, Present, and Future
Presenter(s): Dimitris Herrera, Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee"Knoxville
Date & Time: 15 March 2023
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Caribbean drought: past, present, and future

Presenter(s): Dr. Dimitris Herrera, Department of Geography & Sustainability, University of Tennessee"Knoxville

Sponsor(s): Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies (CISESS) science webinar series.

Seminar Contact(s): Douglas Rao (douglas.rao@noaa.gov).Location: Webinar

Accessibility: Auto-captioning will be provided via Zoom meeting.

Abstract: The Caribbean Islands might suffer from increased aridity as a result of anthropogenic-driven climate change in the coming decades. Concurrently, many paleoclimate records suggest the occurrence of decadal and multidecadal droughts in the Circum-Caribbean region during the last millennium. Understanding drought variability, its trends, and dynamical causes are, therefore, critical for improving the resiliency and adaptation capacity of this region. Here, we review the Caribbean's hydroclimate variability and projected change. We highlight the limitations for assessing drought risk in the Caribbean, including constraints in the horizontal resolutions of current gridded climate products, both observational and modeled products. Between 1950 and 2016, there is a significant drying trend in the Caribbean, as estimated from the "self-calibrating" Palmer drought severity index (scPDSI). Linear trends in scPDSI average a change of-0.09 decade-I (p < 0.05). However, this trend is not homogeneous, and significant trends toward wetter conditions are observed in portions of the Caribbean. We also find a strong influence of both tropical Pacific and North Atlantic oceans in modulating drought variability in the Caribbean and Central America, a condition that prevails since at least the last millennium. Hydroclimate projections based on the "shared socio-economic pathway" (SSP) 5 scenario of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project phase 6 (CMIP6) further suggest a significant drying (p < 0.05) for the Circum-Caribbean through the 21st century, with changes in precipitation, evapotranspiration, and scPDSI of-0.02 mm day-I decade-I, 0.02 mm day-I decade-I, and- 0.17 units decade-I, respectively. These results strongly suggest that the Caribbean is one of the regions projected to suffer from more severe and prolonged droughts as a consequence of anthropogenic climate change. However, the current climate models' horizontal resolutions preclude a more accurate projection at local and regional scales.

Bio(s): Dimitris is a climate scientist from the Dominican Republic. His research aims to understand how climate change might increase drought risk in the Tropical Americas, especially in the Caribbean and Central America. Dimitris is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Geography & Sustainability at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Universidad Aut6noma de Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. His current research focuses on hydroclimate variability and dynamics in the Tropical Americas and how climate change might increase drought risk in this region.

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14 March 2023

Title: Iowa Drought Plan - Overview, Process, and Lessons Learned
Presenter(s): Justin Glisan, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Sarah Eggert, Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Iowa Department of Natural Resource, Cody Knutson, National Drought Mitigation Center
Date & Time: 14 March 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Midwest DEWS

Remote Access: Iowa Drought Plan - Overview, Process, and Lessons Learned

Presenter(s):
Justin Glisan | State Climatologist, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Sarah Eggert | Recovery Planner, Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Tim Hall | Hydrology Resources Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Cody Knutson | Planning Coordinator, National Drought Mitigation Center


Sponsor(s): National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)

Seminar Contacts: Molly Woloszyn (Molly.Woloszyn@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Please join us for the next Midwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) webinar, which will feature a series of presenters that will highlight the newly released Iowa Drought Plan.The Iowa Drought Plan was developed through a collaborative planning process between state, local, and federal partners. This webinar will provide a summary of the major components of the Iowa Drought Plan, highlight the process the State of Iowa took to develop the plan, and presenters will reflect on lessons learned or best practices recognized during thedevelopment of the plan.

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Title: Conducting an Acoustic Survey of Sardines in the Philippines?
Presenter(s): Joe Warren, Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, Marine Vertebrate Biology
Date & Time: 14 March 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Conducting an Acoustic Survey of Sardines in the Philippines? / AFSC Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Joe Warren, Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, Marine Vertebrate Biology

Sponsor(s): AFSC 2023 Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Abigail McCarthy, abigail.mccarthy@noaa.gov; Pearl Rojas, pearl.rojas@noaa.gov; Alexandra Dowlin, Alexandra.dowlin@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: Sardines are a critical part of both the Philippine diet and economy. A variety of fishing methods ranging from hook and line, lift nets, and vessel-based nets are used throughout the country by fishing companies, communities, and individuals. Further complicating the study of sardines in this region is the spatial extent and geographic variability of a country composed of more than 7,500 islands. With support from the Atkinson Foundation and colleagues at the Environmental Defense Fund and Cornell University, a pilot study was conducted in 2018 to determine if passive and/or active acoustics would be a useful tool for BFAR (the Philippine version of NMFS) to monitor or assess sardine abundances. A follow-up trip (ending four days prior to this seminar) was undertaken to: train BFAR personnel in the operation of fishery echosounders, conduct pilot acoustic surveys, and provide them with two multi-frequency, broadband echosounders to use for additional data collection. Follow-up meetings are scheduled with BFAR personnel to undertake data analysis and interpretation.

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13 March 2023

Title: U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing
Presenter(s): Henry Reges, CoCoRaHS, Colorado State University
Date & Time: 13 March 2023
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing

Presenter(s):
Current Climate Conditions and Outlook: TBDIntroduction to the Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS): Henry Reges | CoCoRaHS and Colorado State University

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

Seminar Contact(s): Joel Lisonbee (joel.lisonbee@noaa.gov), NOAA/NIDIS

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Short-term drought in the Southwest has greatly improved while long-term drought continues. This webinar will look at current and forecast drought conditions for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah. This will be followed by an introduction to the Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS).


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Title: Changes in the Formation and Export of Weddell Sea Bottom Water
Presenter(s): Arnold Gordon, PhD, Columbia University
Date & Time: 13 March 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Remote Access Only, OAR - AOML - Happenings Calendar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Changes in the Formation and Export of Weddell Sea Bottom Water

Presenter(s): Dr. Arnold Gordon (Columbia University)

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Atlantic Oceanic Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)

Seminar contact: matthieu.lehenaff@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: In the Southern Ocean dense water, derived from the continental shelf, sinks to the sea floor along various sectors of the continental margins of Antarctica. In addition, deep reaching convection has occurred in the central Weddell Sea, which is linked to the Weddell Polynya of the mid-1970s. The resultant Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW) spreads along the sea floor well into the Northern Hemisphere, forming the lower limb of the Southern Ocean Meridional Overturning Cell. A major component of AABW is derived from the Weddell Sea of the Southern Ocean Atlantic sector, the Weddell Sea Bottom Water (WSBW). Decadal long timeseries of WSBW export from the western rim of the Weddell Sea, reveal that in addition to seasonal variability driven by the seasonal wind patterns, there is pronounced interannual variability, which is coupled with larger scale climate system, e.g. El Nio/La Nia phase, Southern Annular Mode (SAM). WSBW experienced significant change in 2015 into 2016, marked by an anomalous salinity decrease, induced by injection of low salinity winter open ocean surface water, rather than to changes in the shelf water characteristics. The change is likely a consequence of anomalous wind stress curl over the Weddell Sea. A global connection is suggested to the tropical Indonesian Throughflow (ITF). The Pacific to Indian Ocean Makassar Strait transport, composing ~80% of the ITF, relaxed during the strong 2015 El Nio event, rebounding in 2016 into 2017, a significant part of the changes was associated with the transport below 300 m, which is drawn mainly from the South Pacific, which almost doubled, leading to nearly equal transport above and below 300 m, which usually have a ratio of 3:1. Speculation: major factor in the coupling of the ITF and WSBW may have been the synchronous occurrence of a strong positive SAM and El Nio (positive nino3.4).

Bio(s): Dr. Arnold L. Gordon is a Professor of Oceanography at Columbia University. Dr. Gordon is a field-going physical oceanographer whose research is directed towards understanding the ocean's role in global climate variability, from the southern ocean's cold polar environments to the maritime continent's warmer waters. He received his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1965 and has been a faculty member at the same institution since then. He is a Fellow in the AGU, AMS, AAAS, and TOS and a recipient of the Henry Bryant Bigelow, AGU Ewing, Prince Albert 1, and AMS Henry Stommel Research medals.
Dr. Arnold L. Gordon is a Professor of Oceanography at Columbia University. Dr. Gordon is a field-going physical oceanographer whose research is directed towards understanding the ocean's role in global climate variability, from the southern ocean's cold polar environments to the maritime continent's warmer waters. He received his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1965 and has been a faculty member at the same institution since then. He is a Fellow in the AGU, AMS, AAAS, and TOS and a recipient of the Henry Bryant Bigelow, AGU Ewing, Prince Albert 1, and AMS Henry Stommel Research medals.

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9 March 2023

Title: Marginal reef environments reveal how real-world ecosystems respond to stress
Presenter(s): Ian Enochs, Ph.D., Coral Program, NOAA/AOML
Date & Time: 9 March 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Marginal reef environments reveal how real-world ecosystems respond to stress

Presenter(s): Ian Enochs, Ph.D., Coral Program, NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.donovan@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: Coral reefs are plagued by an all too familiar rolodex of overwhelming challenges. Warming, acidification, disease, overfishing, sedimentation, eutrophication, and on and on. Understanding responses to these stressors is paramount to predicting persistence and key to the effective management of critical coral reef resources. Yet seemingly endless permutations of environmental challenges differ across space and time, impacting species and genotypes to varying degrees. How then do we scale from the individual to the community, and from a single stressor to a suite of them? One approach is to examine marginal reef environments, where complex assemblages of organisms live under extreme circumstances, revealing how real-world ecosystems respond to stress. I will discuss our research on natural volcanic CO2 vents that locally acidify reef communities in the Marianas, Papua New Guinea, and the Grenadines, leading to community shifts and habitat loss. I will build upon this work with data from upwelling systems, where we have shown that co-occurring eutrophication and acidification can lead to ecosystem changes that are closely linked to feeding and life-history strategies. Finally, I will address anthropogenic habitats that are becoming an increasingly common feature of our contemporary coastlines. The highly urbanized Port of Miami, for example, routinely experiences temperature and acidification extremes, coupled with poor water quality, physical disturbance, and disease. By every definition, it should not be a coral habitat. Nevertheless, with the strikingly discordant backdrop of a major city, we have described diverse coral communities living on seawalls, riprap, and trash that line the waterway. These backyard corals provide an extreme glimpse of coexistence and by investigating their ecology, environmental tolerances, and molecular underpinnings, we may find insights into reef resilience.

Bio(s): Ian Enochs is the head of AOML's Coral Program. His research focuses on understanding the responses of corals and reef biota to global change. He is particularly interested in the impacts of warming and ocean acidification on the persistence of coral reef framework structures that provide essential habitat and support numerous ecosystem services. Enochs applies a multidisciplinary approach, conducting research in both the laboratory and the field, as well as developing new technologies to address pressing research questions. He is a PI of the National Coral Reef Monitoring Program, and leads several projects pertaining to the Coral Reef Conservation Program's restoration pillar and NOAA's Omics initiative. Enochs graduated cum laude from the University of Miami in 2006 and earned his Ph.D. at RSMAS in 2010.

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Title: NOAA CoastWatch: Observing Lake Wind Patterns with Sentinel-1 SAR Products
Presenter(s): Jessie Moore Torres, GST; Michael Soracco, Riva
Date & Time: 9 March 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Observing Lake Wind Patterns with Sentinel-1 SAR Products


Presenter(s): Jessie Moore Torres, GST; Michael Soracco, Riva

Abstract: This presentation will showcase the potential of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) products in examining the variability of wind patterns in different lakes across the United States. Observing wind patterns and features is critical to understanding a range of ecological and physical processes, such as nutrient cycling, sediment transport, and lake mixing. The talk will also discuss the future plans for SAR lake wind data to be accessible through the NOAA CoastWatch website, which will provide improved access for researchers, managers, and the public, thereby enhancing our understanding of lake dynamics and informing management decisions related to water quality and ecosystem health.

Sponsor(s): NOAA CoastWatch (STAR)

Seminar Contact(s): Victoria.Wegman@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

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Title: Marine fishes do not need visas: managing shared fish stocks in a changing world
Presenter(s): Juliano Palacios Abrantes, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, University of British Columbia
Date & Time: 9 March 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar SeriesUpdated 03/06/2023 11:42h ET

Title: Marine fishes do not need visas: managing shared fish stocks in a changing world

Presenter(s): Juliano Palacios Abrantes, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, University of British Columbia

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS.NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Seminars are public meetings, and these may be recorded if the speaker has agreed to do so. If you missed a current seminar and would like to check if a recording is available, please contact Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov

Abstract: Regulatory boundaries and species distributions often do not align. This is especially the case for marine species crossing neighboring Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) known as transboundary fish stocks. Such movements represent a challenge for fisheries management, as policies tend to focus at the national level, yet international collaborations are needed to maximize long-term ecological, social and economic benefits of transboundary stocks. The management of transboundary fish stocks will be further challenged as climate change shifts marine species' distribution across neighboring countries' EEZs. The timescale and intensity of these transboundary shifts as well as boundaries delineation and management frameworks will determine how climate change will affect international fisheries governance. In this presentation I will take you through five years of research on this topic covering global, regional and local studies. The results presented here have direct implications for managing fisheries targeting transboundary species, highlighting the need for strengthened effective and equitable international cooperation. This is especially true for many countries that will see early shifts in the distribution of an important number of transboundary stocks and where fisheries are of uttermost importance for maintaining livelihoods and food security. Overall, existing international fisheries agreements will need to be assessed for their capacity to address the social"ecological implications of climate-change-driven transboundary shifts. Some of these agreements will need to be adjusted to limit potential conflict between the parties of interest. Meanwhile, new agreements will need to be anticipatory and consider these concerns and their associated uncertainties to be resilient to global change.

BIO
Dr. Juliano Palacios Abrantes' work looks at how climate change is shifting the distribution of marine species generating uncertain feedbacks on marine ecosystems and dependent fishing communities. Specifically, he looks at how such shifts affect shared stocks (e.g., stocks that are shared between neighboring states) threatening the sustainability of marine resources and accentuating sources of conflict. He is also interested in how to protect ocean biodiversity in a changing world. His work spans from global to local studies highlighting the need for adaptive, collaborative, equitable and ecosystem- based management strategies. Born in Brazil and raised in Mexico, he has a special interest in supporting ocean governance in the Latin American region. Juliano holds a bachelor's degree in Biology from the Metropolitan Autonomous University of Mexico City and a masters in environmental science and management from the Bren School at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He recently completed his PhD at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries with Dr. William Cheung and then worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Limnology of the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Currently, he works as a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries of the University of British Columbia, Canada.
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8 March 2023

Title: How to Effectively Compete for Fishery Dependent Funding Opportunities in FY24
Presenter(s): Michael Liddel, Fisheries Information System Program
Date & Time: 8 March 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Date & Time: 8 March 2023, 2 pm HST

Title: How to Effectively Compete for Fishery Dependent Funding Opportunities in FY24

Presenter(s): Michael Liddel, Fisheries Information System Program

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

Seminar Contact(s): Kate Taylor (kate.taylor@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Abstract: The Fisheries Information System (FIS) program, Electronic Technologies (ET) program, and Catch Share Program (CSP) are collectively making available (subject to appropriations) up to $5.5 million of FY 2024 funding to support projects in Regional Offices, Science Centers, Headquarters Offices, FIN programs, and State partners through the Interstate Commissions. This seminar will offer insight into what makes a high-quality proposal, and explain the RFP focus areas of Data Improvements, Modernization, and Integration; Electronic Monitoring; Electronic Reporting; Fisheries Information Network Development; and Quality Management and Continuous Improvement.

Bio(s): Michael Liddel is the program director for the NOAA Fisheries Information System program, a state-regional-federal collaboration with the mission of improving access to comprehensive, high-quality, timely fisheries information.

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Title: Discover the Climate Change and Ocean Acidification Resource Collections
Presenter(s): Claire Fackler, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and Chloe McKenna, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Date & Time: 8 March 2023
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A New Toolkit for Engaging Youth on Ocean Health and Conservation

Presenter(s): Claire Fackler, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and Chloe McKenna, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Today's rapidly changing climate will continue to challenge our planet now and in future generations. Climate change affects national marine sanctuaries and the underwater treasures they protect. Our quality of life and, ultimately, our survival depend on our climate literacy " our ability to understand, predict, and adapt to the reality of a warming planet. Join Claire Fackler, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and Chloe McKenna, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation to explore the Climate Change and Ocean Acidification Resource Collections that include NOAA videos, lesson plans, webinars, web stories, virtual reality, and much more to bring climate literacy into your classroom, facility, or daily life.

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Title: NOAA’s EBM Resource: The National Marine Ecosystem Status Website
Presenter(s): Willem Klajbor, Senior Research Associate, University of Miami CIMAS/AOML
Date & Time: 8 March 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA's EBM Resource: The National Marine Ecosystem Status Website
NOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Willem Klajbor, Senior Research Associate, University of Miami CIMAS/AOML

Sponsor(s): NMFS and NOAA Central Library

Seminar Contacts: Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov) and NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.Summary: The NOAA's National Marine Ecosystem Status website provides a starting point for educators, outreach specialists, and the interested public to explore the status of eight major U.S. marine and Great Lakes ecosystems as well as the nation at -a -glance. For the first time in one location, it provides easy access to NOAA's wide range of important coastal, marine and Great Lakes ecosystem data in an EBM context. In this presentation, Will will walk through new features of the website, including new data and resources available for the first time on the site, and explain how NOAA Programs and interested partners can get involved.

Keywords: Ecosystem, Indicator, Data

Bio(s): Will Klajbor is a Senior Research Associate at the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Science at AOML coordinating the NOAA Ecosystem Indicators Working Group and the NOAA National Marine Ecosystem Status website. Will also helps to coordinate NOAA's Offshore Wind Energy efforts in the Gulf of Mexico, working between the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, the Southeast Regional Office, and the Integrated Ecosystem Assessment Program. Prior to the CIMAS, Will was a 2021 Knauss Fellow with ONMS/NCEI/AOML. Will has a Masters in Marine Resource Management with a minor in Risk Quantification in Marine Systems from Oregon State University and Bachelor's Degrees in Marine and Coastal Management and Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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


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Title: Forecasting at High Latitudes Requires Both GEO and LEO Satellites
Presenter(s): Scott Lindstrom, Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies at the University Wisconsin - Madison
Date & Time: 8 March 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Forecasting at High Latitudes Requires Both GEO and LEO Satellites

Presenter(s): Scott Lindstrom, Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies at the University Wisconsin - Madison

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Data from polar orbiters and Geostationary satellites both provide information over Alaska. This talk will focus on why combining data from polar-orbiting and geostationary satellites is vital for Alaska forecasting.


Bio(s): Scott Lindstrom is a native of Central Pennsylvania and has BS degrees in Meteorology and Computer Science from Penn State, and Masters and PhD in Meteorology from the University of WIsconsin-Madison. For the past two decades he has been training National Weather Service (and other) forecasters on how to incorporated satellite data into the forecast process. The best part of his job is looking at beautiful satellite imagery.

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Title: Anomaly based numerical weather prediction: preliminary explorations
Presenter(s): Dr. Jun Du, NOAA/NCEP Environmental Modeling Center
Date & Time: 8 March 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Date & Time: 8 March 2023, 1pm

Title: Anomaly based numerical weather prediction: preliminary explorations

Presenter(s): Dr. Jun Du, NOAA/NCEP Environmental Modeling Center (EMC)

Sponsor(s): NCEP/EMC Science Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Jeff McQueen (jeff.mcqueen@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Abstract: What will the next generation numerical weather prediction look like? A new idea, anomaly based NWP, will be discussed in this talk. Two aspects of this idea have been explored using simple models. One is an anomaly equation based model, and another is an anomaly based model forecast's post processing. Any variable can be decomposed into a long term average (climate") and a departure ("anomaly"). Climate is known and doesn't not need to be predicted since it can be pre-calculated using reanalysis data, only anomalies need to be predicted. Therefore, if a model only predicts anomalies but not the climate part, total forecast error might be dramatically reduced. An example of hurricane track forecasts using Beta Advection Model (BAM) will be demonstrated. The same idea can be applied to model forecast's post processing, which will be demonstrated using a 3 variable Lorenz model.Is the idea presented in this talk a fantasy world only, or realizable in real world operations?

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7 March 2023

Title: Geolinguistic Evidence of Ahtna/Dene Presence at High-water Levels of Glacial Lake Atna
Presenter(s): James Kari, Emeritus Alaska Native Language Center
Date & Time: 7 March 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Geolinguistic Evidence of Ahtna/Dene Presence at High-water Levels of Glacial Lake Atna


Presenter(s): James Kari, Emeritus Alaska Native Language Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks

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

Seminar Contact(s): Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Abstract: A group of about 20 Ahtna place names termed The Nen' Yese' Ensemble are very informative of the geology and hydrology at the Tyone Spillway in the Copper River Basin. Seven or eight patterned duplications indicate rule-driven spatial-temporal seriation at high water levels of Glacial Lake Ahtna. These names appear to have been coined by Dene-Ahtna eye-witnesses during the 11th millennium before present when the Susitna River-to-Copper River drainage shift occurred in less than 400 years. Dene geo-linguistic data can broaden interdisciplinary discussions of Beringian prehistory as well as of the Dene-Yeniseian Hypothesis.

Bio(s): James Kari has over fifty years of experience documenting the Dene language family. His University of New Mexico dissertation, Navajo Verb Prefix Phonology, was published in 1975. He began working at the Alaska Native Language Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1973 and retired in 1997 as Professor Emeritus of Linguistics. Since the 1970s he has compiled Alaska Dene place name networks in cumulative drainage-based place names files. He was editor (or author) of 1990 Ahtna Athabaskan Dictionary, 2000 Koyukon Athabaskan Dictionary, 2010 Ahtna Travel Narratives, and 2010 The Dene-Yeniseian Connection. Currently, he is working on dictionaries for Lower Tanana (2023) and Dena'ina (2024).

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Title: The Navy Earth System Prediction Capability Global Coupled Model
Presenter(s): Carolyn Reynolds, Naval Research Laboratory, Monterey, CA
Date & Time: 7 March 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Carolyn Reynolds (Naval Research Laboratory, Monterey, CA)

Presenter(s): The Navy Earth System Prediction Capability Global Coupled Model

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

Seminar contact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

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Title: Wrecked on Chicamacomico: A Look at the Shipwrecks of Wimble Shoals, North Carolina
Presenter(s): Allyson Ropp, Maritime Archaeologist, NC Office of State Archaeology
Date & Time: 7 March 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Submerged NC: Wrecked on Chicamacomico - A Look at the Shipwrecks of Wimble Shoals, North Carolina



Presenter(s): Allyson Ropp, Maritime Archaeologist



Sponsor(s): NOAA, ONMS, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, and the NC Office of State Archaeology

Seminar Contact(s): Shannon.Ricles@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Join Allyson Ropp, Maritime Archaeologist with the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology, to learn about the ships that wrecked along the northern portion of Hatteras Island. Like many places on the North Carolina coast, there lies a set of submerged shoals, Wimble Shoals. These shoals have been agents of destruction in the area for centuries, playing a role in the wrecking of ships sailing the Atlantic shipping lanes. Many of the wrecking events led to harrowing rescues by passing ships or by the U.S. Life Saving Service units stationed along the island. This presentation explores the histories of some of the vessels lost along Wimble Shoals and northern Hatteras Island. It further examines the overall near shore and offshore wrecking trends of the area to understand various dynamics to the loss of vessels. You won't want to miss these great stories of heroic adventures.

Bio(s): Allyson is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Integrated Coastal Sciences Program at East Carolina University and the Historic Preservation Archaeological Specialist for the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology. While her current research focuses on heritage at risk in coastal and marine environments, Allyson's past research explored the maritime cultural landscape of piracy in colonial North Carolina, the shipwrecks of Lake Champlain, the maritime history of St. Augustine, Florida, and the shipwrecks of the Outer Banks. She has worked around the world, including Vermont, Florida, Costa Rica, Saipan, Italy, and the Marshall Islands. Today, she is focused on exploring the natural and cultural threats to the stability of sites across coastal North Carolina and in Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded; once captioned it will be hosted on the archived webpage: https://monitor.noaa.gov/gallery/webinar-archive.html.

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Title: Exploring the Potential of Human-Augmented AI for Marine Resource Surveys: Focusing on Fish Stocks and Coral Reefs
Presenter(s): Ben Richards, NOAA, PIFSC, Survey and Support Program, Science Operations Division; and Thomas Oliver, PI of CoralNet
Date & Time: 7 March 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Exploring the Potential of Human-Augmented AI for Marine Resource Surveys: Focusing on Fish Stocks and Coral Reefs / AFSC Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Ben Richards, NOAA, PIFSC, Survey and Support Program, Science Operations Division; and Thomas Oliver, PI of CoralNet

Sponsor(s): AFSC 2023 Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Abigail McCarthy, abigail.mccarthy@noaa.gov; Pearl Rojas, pearl.rojas@noaa.gov; Alexandra Dowlin, Alexandra.dowlin@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: As underwater camera and autonomous survey technologies become increasingly prevalent, the demand for efficient processing of marine resource survey data grows. In this presentation, we will delve into the benefits of using human-augmented AI for analyzing survey imagery, specifically focusing on fish stocks and coral reefs. While AI can significantly aid in automating the detection and counting of underwater species and habitats"even creating digital environmental reproductions that can be surveyed in the lab"human expertise is still crucial for creating high-quality training data and ensuring the accuracy of results.We will highlight the potential of combining AI and human expertise to overcome the limitations of either approach alone. This can increase the speed, reliability, and reproducibility of results and can lead to analytical methods that would not be possible otherwise. By leveraging the power of human-augmented AI, we aim to open new paths to understanding our oceans and the species that inhabit them.

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6 March 2023

Title: Impact of the western boundary currents on extreme precipitation, and What caused the quad-states tornado outbreak on 10-11 December 2021?
Presenter(s): Marlos Goes, CIMAS, University of Miami; and Dongmin Kim, CIMAS, University of Miami
Date & Time: 6 March 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Impact of the western boundary currents on extreme precipitation: A case study in the Atlantic Ocean from along-transect measurements and high-resolution model simulations, and What caused the quad-states tornado outbreak on 10-11 December 2021?

Presenter(s): Dr. Marlos Goes, CIMAS, University of Miami; and Dr. Dongmin Kim, CIMAS, University of Miami

Sponsor(s): NOAA OAR Weather Program Office S2S Program, and NOAA NWS Office of Science and Technology Integration Modeling Program DivisionSeminar Contacts: Mark Olsen, mark.olsen@noaa.gov

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. Marlos Goes will speak about "Impact of the western boundary currents on extreme precipitation: A case study in the Atlantic Ocean from along-transect measurements and high-resolution model simulations." Dr. Dongmin Kim will speak about "What caused the quad-states tornado outbreak on 10-11 December 2021?"

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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2 March 2023

Title: High-resolution assessment of climate-drivers for ecosystem structure and animal movement
Presenter(s): James Thorson, Lead of Habitat and Ecological Processes Research Program, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 2 March 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: High-resolution assessment of climate-drivers for ecosystem structure and animal movement (National Stock Assessment Science Seminar Series)

Presenter(s): James Thorson, Lead of Habitat and Ecological Processes Research Program, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, NOAA

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and NOAA's Central Library (NCL)Seminar Contacts: Abby Furnish (abigail.furnish@noaa.gov) and Library SeminarsLocation: Webinar

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and Federal Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) service are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.


Abstract: Numerical ocean models (NOMs) are used in stock assessment models to link climate to fisheries management, but there are fewer options to link NOMs to ecological data and processes for upper trophic levels at smaller scales (1-1000km2). I introduce three high-resolution options using Alaska case studies: whole-of-ecosystem spatio-temporal models for decadal forecasts; synthesizing tags, surveys, and fishery data to understand seasonal Pacific cod movement; and mechanistic movement models for reconstructing tracks from archival tags. These examples all show a growing scope for data assimilation to connect ocean physics to fisheries management.Keywords: Regional Ocean Modelling System; Animal movement; Fisheries Management


Bio(s): Jim Thorson is a Senior Scientist and leads the Habitat and Ecological Processes Research Program at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center. He aims to integrate stock, ecosystem, climate-vulnerability, and habitat assessments; this involves collaborative research nationwide regarding spatial processes, life-history theory, and ecosystem function. Current research includes how to entertain a toddler while also responding to emails.

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Title: A decade of using stock assessment ensembles on a great big flatfish
Presenter(s): Ian Stewart Ph.D., Quantitative Scientist, International Pacific Halibut Commission - IPH, Seattle, WA
Date & Time: 2 March 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A decade of using stock assessment ensembles on a great big flatfish

Presenter(s): Ian Stewart Ph.D., Quantitative Scientist, International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPH), Seattle, WA

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS.NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

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Abstract: The International Pacific Halibut Commission transitioned from the single best model' stock assessment paradigm to the explicit use of multiple models (an ensemble) in 2013. This talk will trace our motivation for and development of ensemble-based assessment analyses. Although requiring additional steps beyond single-model approaches to calculate reference points and key management quantities, the method naturally integrates both estimation and structural uncertainty. Further, it provides for more stable results over time by including multiple competing hypotheses. We discuss progress on both subjective and objective model weighting. We also describe the importance of presenting the results of individual models, the utility of probabilistic descriptions of management-critical quantities (risk-benefit trade-offs) in addition to point estimates, and how an ensemble provides a logical bridge toward management strategy evaluation operating models. We conclude by highlighting clear communication as the biggest challenge in conducting all stock assessments.

BIO
Ian earned his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Washington's School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. His PhD research, funded by the National Sea Grant/National Marine Fisheries Service Joint Graduate Fellowship in Population Dynamics, focused on improving stock assessment methods and the characterization of assessment uncertainty for fish species with stock structuring and migratory behavior. From 2004-2012 he worked for the National Marine Fisheries Service's Northwest Fisheries Science Center as a stock assessment scientist, contributing to 20 stock assessments and rebuilding plans for six west coast groundfish species. He worked closely with trawl, acoustic, and hook-and-line survey programs investigating methods for standardizing catch rates and incorporating these results into stock assessments. Since 2012, he has been employed as a Quantitative Scientist for the International Pacific Halibut Commission, where he conducts fishery and research survey data analysis and leads the annual stock assessment. Recent research has focused on improving stock assessment methods, characterizing uncertainty, and the development of modeling and presentation approaches to support multi-model-based risk assessment. Ian has provided stock assessment reviews for the National Marine Fisheries Service, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and currently sits on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee.
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Title: Fireside Chat: NOAA Cross-line Office Perspectives on Using Innovations to Meet Mission Needs
Presenter(s): Panelists: Dr. Michael Morgan, NOAA Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction; OAR - Jennifer Mahoney; NMFS - Kevin Werner; NOS - Margo Schulze-Haugen; NWS - Brian Gross; NESDIS - Joe Pica; OMAO - Bill Mowitt
Date & Time: 2 March 2023
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: ORTA Fireside Chat: NOAA Cross-line Office Perspectives on Using Innovations to Meet Mission Needs

Presenter(s):
Keynote

Presenter(s): Dr. Michael Morgan, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and PredictionModerator: Fiona Horsfall, ORTA Director
Panelists:
  • Dr. Michael Morgan, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction
  • OAR: Jennifer Mahoney
  • NMFS: Kevin Werner
  • NOS: Margo Schulze-Haugen
  • NWS: Brian Gross
  • NESDIS: Joe Pica
  • OMAO: Bill Mowitt


Sponsor(s): NOAA Central Library; Office of Research, Transition, and Application (ORTA), NOAA Oceanic and Atmospheric Research Seminar Contacts: library.seminars@noaa.gov and katie.geddes@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and Federal Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) service are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.


Abstract: The goal of this Fireside Chat is to foster a greater understanding of the diversity of approaches to the meaning of technology used as needed to meet mission needs and requirements across the NOAA Line Offices and the role of transition plans in the R2X process. Speakers from across NOAA will share how their Line Office defines use / application / operation and share an example(s) of a successful transition from their LO. The purpose of the Fireside Chat is to create an open and ongoing dialogue about the meaning of use and application rather than to prescribe a definition which varies greatly in its R2X across NOAA.Keywords: Research transitions, R2X, innovation


Bio(s): Speaker Bios

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1 March 2023

Title: Hurricane Andrew, Then and Now
Presenter(s): Dr. Sim Aberson, Meteorologist, NOAA/OAR/Atlantic and Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, AOML
Date & Time: 1 March 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Hurricane Andrew, Then and Now

Presenter(s): Dr. Sim Aberson, Meteorologist, NOAA/OAR/Atlantic and Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)

Sponsor(s): NOAA/AOML Science Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Shirley Murillo (shirley.murillo@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Abstract: It's been just over 30 years since Hurricane Andrew made its historic landfalls in Florida and Louisiana. This talk will present the results of a deep dive into NOAA's archive for research and operational products that were available at the time of Andrew's historic landfall. This includes animations of WSR-57 radar reflectivity and of then state-of-the-art numerical model runs. The presentation will also include information on how these products have matured since 1992.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: This seminar will be recorded. Please mute microphones and turn off cameras. NOAA"s Privacy Act Statement is provided here for your reference. Seminar recording will be available at: https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/seminars/.

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Title: Predicting marine ecological responses to warming oceans
Presenter(s): Alexa Fredston, University of California, Santa Cruz
Date & Time: 1 March 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar & 110 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Predicting marine ecological responses to warming oceans

Presenter(s): Alexa Fredston, Assistant Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz

Sponsor(s): NOAA NMFS SWFSC Fisheries Ecology DivisionSeminar contact: tanya.rogers@noaa.gov.Location: Webinar

Abstract: In the past few decades we have witnessed dramatic changes in marine ecosystems in response to climate change"from species shifting hundreds of kilometers toward the poles to mass die-offs following marine heatwaves. To what extent are these types of observations generalizable to other species and ecosystems? What do they tell us about fundamental ecology and biogeography? How well can we predict the impacts of future warming? In this talk I will present three research projects that address these questions at different scales using bottom trawl survey data. First, I test to what degree range edge positions are predicted by temperature alone. Second, I develop a spatially explicit population dynamic model that has skill at short-term forecasting of species distributions. Finally, I pool data from 18 large-scale surveys to explore the effects of recent marine heatwaves on fish community biomass and composition. Together, these studies highlight the promise and the peril of marine ecological forecasting.

Bio(s): Alexa Fredston is an Assistant Professor of Ocean Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara and graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University. Previously, Dr. Fredston was a postdoctoral associate at Rutgers University and a High Meadows Fellow at the Environmental Defense Fund.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded; link to recording available upon request.

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Title: Marine fish eDNA Metabarcoding: Promising Developments and Early Applications
Presenter(s): Mark Stoeckle, Senior Research Associate; and Jesse Ausubel, Director, Program for the Human Environment, The Rockefeller University, New York, NY
Date & Time: 1 March 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Marine fish eDNA Metabarcoding: Promising Developments and Early Applications Part of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

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

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics Working GroupSeminar Contacts: Katharine Egan and Nicole Miller, noaa.omics@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding is often considered a qualitative tool best suited for presence/absence surveys. In this update, we present evidence that adding a DNA standard to metabarcoding PCRs quantifies marine bony fish eDNA over a wide range of copies per reaction. With Riaz 12S primers, we do not find significant PCR bias among teleost species. In New Jersey trawl water samples, converting eDNA reads to copies improved correlation with trawl biomass. Our findings support incorporating a DNA standard in 12S metabarcoding. We extend discussions in other seminars in this series about eDNA rarity as a major challenge and show ways to help overcome the rarity problem. We also highlight how allometric scaling of biomass and a new software tool for it can improve eDNA correlation and briefly explore potential applications of eDNA data to ecosystem mapping. We conclude with promising early applications.

Bio(s): Mark Stoeckle is Senior Research Associate in the Program for the Human Environment at The Rockefeller University. Beginning in 2003, he helped organize the early meetings that laid the foundation for the DNA barcoding initiative. His DNA barcoding projects with high school students attracted front-page coverage in The New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal. Since 2015 he has been researching environmental DNA in New York Bight as a tool for monitoring marine animal populations. 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 Environmental DNA, held at Rockefeller University in 2018. In collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Stoeckle led the first large-scale bottom trawl-eDNA comparison, with results published in 2021. Jesse Ausubel directs The Rockefeller University's Program for the Human Environment (PHE), which aims to elaborate the technical vision of a large, prosperous society that emits little harm 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 ongoing International Quiet Ocean Experiment. In 2018 PHE hosted the first US National Conference on Marine eDNA. Mr. Ausubel is an adjunct scientist of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, University Fellow of Resources for the Future, and member of NOAA's Science Advisory Board.

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

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28 February 2023

Title: Biology and life history processes, ageing and research at the Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Presenter(s): Andy Ostrowski, SEFSC, Fisheries, Assessment, Technology and Engineering Division, Beaufort NC Lab
Date & Time: 28 February 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Biology and life history processes, ageing and research at the Southeast Fisheries Science Center / AFSC 2023 Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Andy Ostrowski, NOAA/NMFS Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Fisheries, Assessment, Technology and Engineering Division, Beaufort NC Lab

Sponsor(s): AFSC 2023 Seminar SeriesSeminar Contacts: Abigail McCarthy, abigail.mccarthy@noaa.gov; Pearl Rojas, pearl.rojas@noaa.gov; Alexandra Dowlin, Alexandra.dowlin@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) provides science support to one of NOAA Fisheries most complex regions. The southeast (SE) region's federal fisheries are managed by three fisheries management councils and two state fishery commissions across eight states, one territory and one commonwealth. The SE region supports the nation's largest recreational fishing sector, and historically has had limited fisheries independent surveys. Within this setting, the Biology and Life History Branch (B&LH) focuses on providing essential data for population and stock assessments, including fish age and growth, natural mortality estimates, reproductive status, and life history and ecological requirements. With biological sampling going as far back as the early 1970's, our data encompasses a heavy fisheries-dependent sample set with an average of 83k ageing structures received annually. Using data generated from these biological samples, we support an average of 5-6 stock assessments per year. The B&LH branch is also involved in research, conducting age validation, shape analysis studies, and evaluating and incorporating advanced technologies into our research and production ageing. This will be a broad overview of our program, including our sample processing, ageing, data analyses, challenges and research.

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Title: Is there any hope in the mesoscale eddy transport tensor in parametrizing sub-grid eddy dynamics?
Presenter(s): Takaya Uchida, Florida State University
Date & Time: 28 February 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Is there any hope in the mesoscale eddy transport tensor in parametrizing sub-grid eddy dynamics?

Presenter(s): Takaya Uchida (Florida State University)

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

Seminar contact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Due to computational constraints, the model resolution of global- and basin-scale ocean simulations are often restricted to 1-1/10 degrees in latitude and longitude (equivalent to 100-10 km resolution). This resolution is barely sufficient to resolve the storm system of the ocean on the scale of tens of kilometers, referred to as mesoscale eddies. Nonetheless, it is now accepted in the field of ocean modeling that resolving these eddies leads to a more realistic representation of the ocean circulation and oceanic heat transport. There has, therefore, been an active effort to design sub-grid parametrizations to mimic the dynamical effect of eddies otherwise resolved under sufficient model resolution.In the literature of eddy parametrization, it is common to relate the (sub-grid) eddy fluxes to the gradients of the resolved field via a scalar parameter, often referred to as eddy diffusivity and/or transport coefficient. This stems from the works by Redi (1982) and Gent and McWilliams (1990) known as the Redi isopycnal tracer transport coefficient and GM skew transport coefficient. A natural extension to this has been to replace the scalar coefficients with a tensor form, which allows us to incorporate the information of anisotropy in the flow. Here, I will provide an overview on eddy parametrizations in an oceanic context, present the tensor within the thickness-weighted averaged framework, a framework apt for the vertically stratified nature of the ocean, diagnosed from an eddying (1/12 degree) ensemble of the North Atlantic and idealized eddy-resolving double-gyre quasi-geostrophic ensemble, and its utility in reconstructing the eddy flux of passive and active tracers such as potential vorticity.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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Title: U.S. Southeast Monthly Climate Webinar + CoCoRaHS: The Value of Citizen Science Observers
Presenter(s): Chris Fuhrmann, Southeast Regional Climate Center; Jeff Dobur, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center; Todd Hamill, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center; Melissa Griffin, South Carolina State Climatology Office
Date & Time: 28 February 2023
10:00 am - 10:45 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Southeast Monthly Climate Webinar + CoCoRaHS: The Value of Citizen Science Observers

Presenter(s):
Climate Overview: Chris Fuhrmann | Southeast Regional Climate Center Water Resources Overview: Jeff Dobur/Todd Hamill | NWS Southeast River Forecast Center Agriculture Impact Update: Pam Knox | University of Georgia CoCoRaHS: The Value of Citizen Science Observers: Melissa Griffin | South Carolina State Climatology Office

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI, National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), National Weather Service, Southeast Regional Climate Center, American Association of State Climatologists

Seminar Contact(s): Meredith Muth, NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), (Meredith.muth@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Abstract: These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Nio and La Nia. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply, and ecosystems.The March 28 webinar will feature a special presentation on "CoCoRaHS: The Value of Citizen Science Observers."

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

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Title: Understanding and Applying Climate Projections
Presenter(s): Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University; and Art DeGaetano, Director of the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University
Date & Time: 28 February 2023
9:30 am - 10:30 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Understanding and Applying Climate Projections

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Eastern Region Climate Services Webinar Series

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

Location: Webinar

Abstract: The webinar will feature a recap of January conditions and Art DeGaetano will brief on climate projections and their use.

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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27 February 2023

Title: Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar
Presenter(s): Zachary Hoylman, Montana Climate Office/University of Montana; Brent Bower, NWS Weather Forecast Office Seattle, Janelle Christensen, USDA Northwest Climate Hub, Justin Chambers, Western Regional Climate Center, Desert Research Institute
Date & Time: 27 February 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar

Presenter(s):

Climate Recap & Current Conditions
Zachary Hoylman | Montana Climate Office/University of Montana

Seasonal Conditions & Climate Outlook
Brent Bower | NWS Weather Forecast Office Seattle

Snow 101: How it's Measured, How We Monitor It, Common Confusions, and Impacts From Climate Change
Janelle Christensen | USDA Northwest Climate Hub

Westwide Drought Tracker Demonstration
Justin Chambers | Western Regional Climate Center, Desert Research Institute

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

Location: Webinar

Abstract:
According to the February 7, 2023 U.S. Drought Monitor, 54.1% of the Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) is in drought. In general, we continue to be stuck in status quo so far this water year, which began with 62.5% of the region in drought as of October 1. This webinar will provide more information on the current regional conditions and outlooks; how snow is measured, how we monitor it, common confusions, and what impacts climate change; and a Westwide Drought Tracker Demonstration.

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.


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23 February 2023

Title: Assessing the largest with the least: Case study of Pacific sleeper shark stock assessment and management in Alaskan fisheries
Presenter(s): Cindy Tribuzio Ph.D., Research Biologist, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratories
Date & Time: 23 February 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Assessing the largest with the least: Case study of Pacific sleeper shark stock assessment and management in Alaskan fisheries

Presenter(s): Cindy Tribuzio Ph.D., Research Biologist, Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Auke Bay Laboratories

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS.NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky Krikelas, Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Seminars are public meetings, and these may be recorded if the speaker has agreed to do so. If you missed a current seminar and would like to check if a recording is available, please contact Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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Title: Modeling Complex 3-D Coastal-Urban Impacts on Air Quality Distribution: Evaluation Based on High-Spatial-Resolution NO2 Retrievals
Presenter(s): Harold Gamarro, PhD Student, The City College of New York, Mechanical Engineering Department, NOAA EPP/MSI Center for Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Technologies Scholar, NOAA EPP/MSI Graduate Fellowship Program based at NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory
Date & Time: 23 February 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Modeling Complex 3-D Coastal-Urban Impacts on Air Quality Distribution: Evaluation Based on High-Spatial-Resolution NO2 Retrievals

Presenter(s): Harold Gamarro, PhD Student, The City College of New York, Mechanical Engineering Department, NOAA EPP/MSI Center for Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Technologies Scholar, NOAA EPP/MSI Graduate Fellowship Program based at NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of Education (OED), Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI)

Seminar Contact(s): Natasha White; NOAA/OED/EPP/MSI, natasha.white@noaa.gov
Location: Webinar

Abstract: Ozone concentrations that exceed health-based National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) constitute a significant challenge for highly populated urban areas, particularly along the coasts. In the United States (US) over 40 percent of the population reside in coastal shoreline counties despite comprising less than 10% of the land area. More specifically, urbanization creates new local climates via changes to regional surface and atmospheric properties resulting in significant impacts on the dispersion of air pollution, presenting a challenge for air quality simulations. A detailed model case study was performed targeting the unique interaction between urban meteorology and chemical transport over two coastal cities namely New York City, NY and Houston, TX. A high-resolution configuration of the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model was used, where the chemistry and meteorology formulations were fully coupled using an advanced multilayer urban canopy model (uWRF - Chem). In this study, we use an airborne high-spatial-resolution ultraviolet-visible airborne spectrometer for NO2 tropospheric column data collected during the 2018 Long Island Sound Tropospheric Ozone Study (LISTOS) and the 2021 - 2022 Tracking Aerosol Convection interactions ExpeRiment (TRACER-AQ) to quantitatively evaluate the performance of uWRF-Chem model NO2 tropospheric columns over both cities. The modeling effort addresses how complex urban surfaces influence heatwaves, land-sea breezes, and PBL dynamics, and in turn, how urban and coastal meteorology affects NO2 spatial distribution and ozone generation in densely populated and industrialized cities.

Bio(s): Harold is a New York native born and raised in Queens, NY. Currently, he is in his third year as a PhD student in the Mechanical Engineering department at The City College of New York supported by the NOAA EPP/MSI Center for Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Technologies. He was awarded a NOAA EPP/MSI Graduate Fellowship for the inaugural class of 2021 and completed his fellowship year with the NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory. His research focuses on expanding our understanding of how cities interact with the atmosphere in the context of a changing climate, as well as the consequences these interactions have on the exposure of people and infrastructure to weather extremes (Heat and Air Quality).
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Title: Climate Change Science to inform Management Needs Identified by Stakeholders to Tackle Rising Water Temperatures in Chesapeake Bay
Presenter(s): Julie Reichert-Nguyen and Jamileh Soueidan, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and Chesapeake Research Consortium
Date & Time: 23 February 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Climate Change Science to inform Management Needs Identified by Stakeholders to Tackle Rising Water Temperatures in Chesapeake Bay.

Presenter(s): Julie Reichert-Nguyen and Jamileh Soueidan, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and Chesapeake Research Consortium

Sponsor(s): U.S. Northeast Climate-Fisheries Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Vincent Saba, Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov Location: Webinar

Abstract: Tidal water temperatures are rising in the Chesapeake Bay as a result of global climate change forces, leading to various ecological impacts, which have the potential to impact future achievement of the habitat and living resource goals in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. These concerns resulted in a call to action by several Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) workgroups to better understand the impact of rising water temperatures on key fisheries (e.g., oysters, blue crabs, forage, and striped bass) and submerged aquatic vegetation (e.g., eelgrass, widgeon grass, mixed mesohaline) in tidal waters. Partners developed several state-of-the-science synthesis papers covering tidal water temperature trends, available monitoring data, model projections of future conditions, and vulnerabilities and sensitivities of key tidal fisheries and habitats. A two-part workshop during January and March 2022 built upon these syntheses leading to the identification of actionable management options that could support resilience activities for natural resource assets to rising water temperatures. This presentation will share the findings from the synthesis papers and workshop discussions, the resulting management recommendations, and the corresponding monitoring and analyses needed, to promote better strategies to track and address rising water temperature effects on tidal fisheries and seagrass habitats in the Chesapeake Bay. Additionally, the presentation will highlight current and future efforts supported by the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office, which align with the recommendations from this workshop, including research focused on habitat suitability, impacts of shoreline hardening on living resources, and determining environmental thresholds for key fishery species.

Bio(s): Julie Reichert-Nguyen is a Natural Resources Specialist with the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and coordinates the Chesapeake Bay Program's Climate Resiliency Workgroup. Her work focuses on assessing climate change trends and effects on marsh habitats and fisheries and working with partners to incorporate resilience-building strategies in restoration and conservation efforts. She earned a Master's Degree in Environmental Science from the University of Windsor Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research and a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University. She is passionate about using science to better inform policy and management decisions and collaboratively develop solutions to protect, restore, and manage our natural resources. Jamileh Soueidan is an Environmental Management Staffer for Climate Resiliency Workgroup at the Chesapeake Bay Program. In 2021, she completed her masters degrees in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and Public Administration at the College of Charleston. Her thesis research focused on historical trends in water quality in the estuaries of Beaufort County, SC and the management implications.

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22 February 2023

Title: Coral Forensics in the Deep Flower Garden Banks
Presenter(s): Luke McCartin, Graduate Student, Lehigh University
Date & Time: 22 February 2023
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Coral Forensics in the Deep Flower Garden Banks

Presenter(s): Luke McCartin, Graduate Student, Lehigh University

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Like all marine animals, corals leave behind genetic traces in their environment. Scientists refer to these genetic traces as environmental DNA or eDNA. Similar to forensics, marine biologists can sequence this eDNA to determine what animals have passed through an area, or are nearby but not easily seen. Learn how Luke McCartin sequences eDNA to better understand the corals that live in the deepest waters of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, even when he can't see them!

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Title: Estimates of diurnal and daily Net Primary Productivity using the Geostationary Ocean Color Imager (GOCI) data
Presenter(s): Dr. Jinghui Wu, Columbia University
Date & Time: 22 February 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Estimates of diurnal and daily Net Primary Productivity using the Geostationary Ocean Color Imager (GOCI) data.

Presenter(s): Jinghui Wu, Colombia University

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

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

Abstract: For the past three decades, polar-orbiting ocean color satellites have provided local, regional to global scale estimates of oceanic net primary production that have greatly aided studies of ocean carbon cycling, food web dynamics and climate change. Despite considerable progress, accurate estimates of daily ocean productivity from space have not been realized because polar-orbiting satellites are unable to account for variations in phytoplankton physiology and carbon fixation rates from changing incident irradiance levels over the course of the day. Here we have attempted to exploit the unique short-temporal measurements provided by the Korean Geostationary Ocean Color Imager (GOCI), to obtain for the first time, diurnal and daily measurements of surface- and euphotic-column integrated Net Primary Productivity (NPP). These estimates are based on the Absorption Based Productivity Model (AbPM), and are calibrated with a bio-optical database of measurements made at different times of the day during the Korea-US Ocean Color (KORUS-OC) cruise in May-June, 2016. Photo-physiological rate estimates, varied across different water types encountered around the Korean Peninsula, but on account of their limited number, were regionally scaled through the use of dynamic optical-biogeochemical (O-BGC) Biomes. Comparisons of GOCI derived estimates of daily and weekly integrated NPP against in-situ measurements, clearly underscore the superiority of geostationary polar-orbiting ocean color satellites, which consider the dramatic short-term fluctuations in phytoplankton light absorption and incident irradiance fields over the course of the day.

Bio(s): Dr. Jinghui Wu is a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University. Dr. Wu has earned degrees from Nanjing Normal University, China (GIS, B.Sc.), the Chinese Academy of Sciences, China (Remote Sensing, M.Sc.) and Xiamen University, China (Physical oceanography, Ph.D.). Dr. Wu is an optical oceanographer focusing on ocean optics and ocean color remote sensing. She has extensive experience in bio-optical modeling, development of ocean color inversion algorithms, field radiometric measurements, radiative transfer simulation, and quality control and quality assurance. Her recent research interests include a) Modeling of marine
phytoplankton physiology and productivity using Hyperspectral/Multispectral remote sensing reflectance b) Development of remote sensing methods to estimate the euphotic depth c) Development of algorithms for mapping phytoplankton biodiversity and functional types using Hyperspectral remote sensing reflectance data.

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Title: Training Forecasters to Use Satellite Products Worldwide
Presenter(s): Scott Lindstrom, Univ of WI Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies
Date & Time: 22 February 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: TBD
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Training Forecasters to Use Satellite Products Worldwide

Presenter(s): Scott Lindstrom, Scientist, Univ of WI Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies

Sponsor(s): NOAA JPSS Program

Seminar Contact(s): Bill Sjoberg bill.sjoberg@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract:
Training forecasters on satellite data internationally is a great privilege that comes with challenges. Learning to find data that can be used, learning how to train within the confines of a different culture, learning the weather of the region; all of this must occur for a trainer to establish connections with the forecaster so that a good working relationship can develop, one that allows ongoing give and take of information between the meteorologists being trained and the trainer, because training must be ongoing and not just a one and done event.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD


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21 February 2023

Title: West Watch: Winter Climate Summary
Presenter(s): Dan McEvoy, Western Regional Climate Center/DRI; Jan Newton, Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems - NANOOS; Henry Ruhl, Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System - CeNCOOS; Clarissa Anderson, Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System - SCCOOS
Date & Time: 21 February 2023
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: West Watch: Winter Climate Summary

Presenter(s): Dan McEvoy, Western Regional Climate Center/DRI; Jan Newton, Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems (NANOOS); Henry Ruhl, Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System (CeNCOOS); Clarissa Anderson, Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System (SCCOOS)

Sponsor(s): The NOAA West Regional Collaboration NetworkSeminar Contacts: Joe Casola (joseph.casola@noaa.gov), James White (james.h.white@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Abstract: West Watch is a monthly webinar series that brings together NOAA staff and partners from across the agency and region to share information about climate observations and impacts across the West. It's a great forum to learn more about recent events and conditions, and to hear from individuals and organizations that provide climate services to the region. This month will feature the original format, with discussion of the atmospheric, hydrologic, and marine conditions we've experienced in the last several months. We'll also cover the available outlooks for what's coming.

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Title: U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing
Presenter(s): Curtis Riganti, National Drought Mitigation Center, Cee Nell, USGS
Date & Time: 21 February 2023
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing

Presenter(s):
Current Climate Conditions and Outlook: Curtis Riganti | National Drought Mitigation CenterFrom Snow to Flow: What Changing Snowmelt Means for Water in the Western U.S.: Cee Nell | USGS

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

Seminar Contact(s): Joel Lisonbee (joel.lisonbee@noaa.gov), NOAA/NIDIS

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Short-term drought in the Southwest has greatly improved while long-term drought continues. This webinar will look at current and forecast drought conditions for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah. This will be followed by an introduction to the USGS Snow-to-Flow data visualisation tool.


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Title: NOAA's Maritime Heritage Mission: the Museum of the Sea
Presenter(s): Hans Van Tilburg, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Research Archaeologist
Date & Time: 21 February 2023
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA's Maritime Heritage Mission: the Museum of the SeaNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Hans Van Tilburg, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Research Archaeologist

Sponsor(s): NOAA Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander ERG and NOAA Central LibrarySeminar Contacts: NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.Summary: The ocean possesses historic as well as natural resources in the form of shipwrecks, sunken aircraft, and more. Maritime archaeology gives NOAA's resource managers in the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries the tools for evaluating and protecting significant cultural properties underwater.Keywords: maritime archaeology, cultural resources, historic properties

Bio(s): Hans Van Tilburg ran a graduate program in maritime archaeology and history while at the University of Hawai'i, serves as a consultant to UNESCO's international courses in underwater cultural heritage, and has been a maritime heritage coordinator for NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries since 2003.

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

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Title: Forecasting ocean waves and rogue waves with and without artificial intelligence
Presenter(s): Thomas Breunung, University of Maryland
Date & Time: 21 February 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Forecasting ocean waves and rogue waves with and without artificial intelligence

Presenter(s): Thomas Breunung (University of Maryland)

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

Seminar contact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Reliable ocean wave forecasts are critical for reducing the risk posed by extreme waves for ships and offshore infrastructure. Despite insights gained from theoretical investigations and constantly improving operational wave forecasting systems, the emergence of extreme waves remains unpredictable. This talk discusses a data-driven modeling approach to generate high resolution wave forecasts for capturing individual waves, including rogue waves. To this end, a decomposition of the sea surface into a set of rapid oscillations and slowly varying amplitudes is utilized. The decomposition strategy extends the extrapolation range of the data-driven techniques, which are subsequently utilized to forecast the slow amplitude variations. The method's capabilities are demonstrated by using available measurements from an experimental wave tank and field data from ocean buoys.Slides, Recordings, OtherMaterials: TBD

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17 February 2023

Title: February 2023 NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing
Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Date & Time: 17 February 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: February 2023 NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing

Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) and Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Abstract: We will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, review some forecast tools and finish up the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for March 2023 and the early spring season. Join the gathering online to learn what's happened and what may be in store with Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the Climate Specialist at the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy. He has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate

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Title: Indigenous Leadership and Partnerships in Estuary Stewardship
Presenter(s): Deanna Erickson, Lake Superior NERR, deanna.erickson@wisc.edu; Bree Turner, NOAA Office for Coastal Management, bree.turner@noaa.gov; Lea Anne Burke, Puget Sound Partnership, lea-anne.burke@psp.wa.gov; Tehani Malterre, University of Hawaii at Mnoa, tehani.malterre@noaa.gov; Alice Yeates, South Slough NERR, alice.yeates@dsl.oregon.gov; Ashley Russell, Confederated Tribes of Coos Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, arussell@ctclusi.org
Date & Time: 17 February 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar SeriesDate & Time: 17 February 2023, 2 - 3 pm ET

Title: Indigenous Leadership and Partnerships in Estuary Stewardship

Presenter(s):
  • Lea Anne Burke, Tribal Affairs Manager, Puget Sound Partnership
  • Tehani Malterre, Senior Undergraduate Student studying Global Environmental Science, University of Hawaii at Mnoa
  • Alice Yeate, Stewardship Coordinator, South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
  • Ashley Russell, Assistant Director of the Culture and Natural Resources Department, Confederated Tribes of Coos Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw and Indians
  • Deanna Erickson, Director, Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve
  • Bree Turner, Senior Coastal Management Specialist on contract with NOAA's Office for Coastal Management


Sponsor(s): This webinar is co-sponsored by the NERRS Science Collaborative and NOAA RESTORE Seminar Contacts: Doug George (douglas.george@noaa.gov) or Nick Soberal (nsoberal@umich.edu) Location: Webinar

Abstract
As highly productive social-ecological systems, estuaries have continuously been central to Indigenous lifeways. Indigenous science, stewardship practices, and co-management can strengthen well-being for lands, waters, and people. This session advances understanding of the concerns of Indigenous Peoples and Tribal Nations to help coastal practitioners address social and environmental justice with a focus on Pacific Northwest coastal systems. Presenters share ways that land stewards can support thriving relationships with estuaries, sustaining cultural knowledge and practices.Tribal Nations are sovereign governments with needs distinct from other coastal stakeholders. Estuarine lands and waters in the US may have been ceded via treaties, remain unceded, or ceded with important rights retained. While formal government-to-government consultation with Tribal governments or Indigenous governance organizations is required by certain state or federal policies, other types of tribal engagement can still be rigorous, productive, and supportive of conservation and restoration goals. Learn from examples at the South Slough Reserve, Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw, the NOAA EPP/MSI program, and the Puget Sound Partnership.

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16 February 2023

Title: Pilina, Indigenous Literacy, and ʻĀina Momona: Healthy and Thriving Communities of People and Place
Presenter(s): Pelika Andrade, founder and Executive Director of Na Maka Onaona, a Hawaii based non-profit, Extension Agent for the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program
Date & Time: 16 February 2023
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Pilina, Indigenous Literacy, and ina Momona: Healthy and Thriving Communities of People and Place

Presenter(s): Pelika Andrade, founder and Executive Director of Na Maka Onaona, a Hawaii based non-profit, Extension Agent for the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Abstract: This presentation will introduce participants to a philosophy and pathway of ina Momona: thriving and productive communities. On behalf of N Maka Onaona and many partnerships, Pelika will introduce two tools that address how relationships and the growing awareness of indigenous literacy can support our engagements and understandings of ourselves, our communities, and the world around us. This is a collective journey to help guide, inform, and advise the decisions and contributions we collectively make to support the ability of our people, places, and akua (natural world) to thrive.

In celebration of Mahina lelo Hawaii, we invite you all to learn how lelo Hawaii is one of many elements embedded in iwi (Native Hawaiian) knowledge systems, values, and practices to support iwi communities in creating adaptive biocultural resource management across Hawai'i Paeina (Hawaiian Archipelago) including Papahnaumokukea.

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Title: North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Outlook
Presenter(s): Becky Bolinger, Colorado State Climate Office
Date & Time: 16 February 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

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

Presenter(s): Becky Bolinger | Colorado State Climate Office

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) or Molly Woloszyn (Molly.Woloszyn@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

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.

February 2023 topics include mountain, plains, and Midwest snowpack or lack thereof; continuing drought challenges and impacts both short and long term; major river system flood/low flow updates and longer term concerns; recent major climate/weather events and their impacts; La Nia fading what does it mean for this region; various conditions (snow cover/depth, soils, river, reservoirs, ice); and temperature/precipitation outlooks for the next month and season.

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

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15 February 2023

Title: Exploring a Future Sanctuary
Presenter(s): Tom Bright, retired Director, Texas Sea Grant
Date & Time: 15 February 2023
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Exploring a Future Sanctuary

Presenter(s): Tom Bright, retired Director, Texas Sea Grant

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Abstract: For three decades, between 1960 and 1990, researchers explored the reefs and fishing banks off Texas and Louisiana using scuba tanks and submarines. They even contemplated installing an underwater habitat that would allow them to live and work underwater for extended periods of time. All this was done largely to satisfy their curiosity, but also to protect and conserve. And then, in 1992, we established a sanctuary! Join us for a trek down memory lane with Tom Bright, father of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.

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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Title: The Hurricane Forecast Problem: From R2O and O2S
Presenter(s): Dr. Sundararaman Gopalakrishnan, Lead meteorologist, NOAA/OAR/Atlantic and Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, AOML
Date & Time: 15 February 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: OAR - AOML - Happenings Calendar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Hurricane Forecast Problem: From R2O and O2S

Presenter(s): Dr. Sundararaman Gopalakrishnan (Gopal), NOAA/OAR/Atlantic and Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)

Sponsor(s): NOAA/AOML Science Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Shirley Murillo (shirley.murillo@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Predicting intensity changes, in particular, rapid intensity changes, in tropical cyclones (TCs) is a complex and challenging multiscale problem. To improve intensity forecasts, NOAA created the Hurricane Forecast Improvement Program (HFIP) in 2009. Supported by HFIP, significant progress has been made in the prediction of TC intensity changes by upgrading numerical models, advancing data assimilation techniques, expanding the observations assimilated into numerical models, and, above all, investing in basic research to better understand TC intensification. In this presentation, we will discuss how the Hurricane Weather Research and Forecasting (HWRF) and, more recently, the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS) models have been used to understand the TC intensification problem. A brief review of the axisymmetric theory for the intensification of TCs is also provided. However, TCs are rarely axisymmetric. The asymmetric structure in the inner core of a TC may be generated by both internal dynamics and external forcing due to environmental factors such as wind shear and moisture. We used retrospective forecasts produced by HWRF and HAFS to investigate the role of shear-induced asymmetries in the rapid intensification of TCs. We seek to address the following questions: How do TCs rapidly intensify in a sheared environment? What is the role of eddy fluxes in TC intensification? Is the well-accepted theoretical framework of TC intensification still valid for sheared storms undergoing rapid intensification? We will also provide a brief overview of other studies in which we have used HWRF to advance our understanding of the forecast problem and discuss the challenges and unknowns.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Seminar recording will be available at: https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/seminars/

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Title: AI-aided Projection Methods for High-fidelity Simulation of Incompressible Flows
Presenter(s): Prof. Qinghai Zhang, Zhejiang University
Date & Time: 15 February 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: AI-aided Projection Methods for High-fidelity Simulation of Incompressible Flows

Presenter(s): Prof. Qinghai Zhang, Zhejiang University

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Building 3, Seattle, WA 98115

Seminar Contact(s): Adi Hanein, adi.hanein@noaa.gov, 206-526-6810

Location: Webinar

Abstract: I will start with internal-wave phenomena such as Saint Andrew's Cross (SAC) in density-stratified flows to motivate the need of high-order efficient numerical solvers for the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations and Boussinesq equations. Then we will discuss the main ideas of GePUP, a family of fourth-order projection methods that retains a number of important physical properties such as the decay of kinetic energy. Furthermore, GePUP has been augmented to adaptive mesh refinement, parallel computing, and complex geometries with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Results of numerical experiments for SAC and a few other problems confirm the high fidelity of GePUP. This talk will focus on the reasons and applications of the proposed numerical tools rather than proofs and technical details.

Bio(s): Qinghai Zhang got his bachelor and master degrees both in hydrodynamics at Tsinghua University and obtained his Ph.D. in coastal engineering at Cornell University. He then proceeded to pursue his interests in computational mathematics by doing postdocs at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and University of Utha. He is now the chair professor of the department of computational mathematics at Zhejiang University. His work focuses on numerical studies of multiphase flows. He has published dozens of papers in prestigeous Journals such as SIAM Review, PNAS, Math. Comput., SIAM J. Numer. Anal., SIAM J. Sci. Comput., CMAME, J. Comput. Phys., and Coastal Engr.

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Title: NOAA's Role in Implementing the America the Beautiful Initiative
Presenter(s): Lauren Wenzel, Director of NOAA's National Marine Protected Areas Center; and Mimi D'Iorio, GIS Manager for NOAA's Marine Protected Areas Center
Date & Time: 15 February 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA's Role in Implementing the America the Beautiful InitiativeNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Lauren Wenzel, Director of NOAA's National Marine Protected Areas Center; and Mimi D'Iorio, GIS Manager for NOAA's Marine Protected Areas Center

Sponsor(s): NOS and NOAA Central LibrarySeminar Contacts: NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.Summary: The nation's America the Beautiful Initiative promotes the charge of protecting 30% of U.S. lands and water by 2030. NOAA's MPA Center provides critical data to this initiative via the U.S. Marine Protected Areas Inventory, the authoritative source for MPA data for U.S. waters. Participating in the marine data development for this initiative, the MPA Center provides technical analysis to inform 30x30 discussions, including guidance on MPA definitions, levels of protection, and current geographic coverage and gaps.

Keywords: Conservation, 30x30, America the Beautiful

Bio(s): As the Director of NOAA's National Marine Protected Areas Center, Lauren Wenzel focuses on connecting and strengthening the nation's diverse marine and coastal protected area programs through capacity building, information and tools, communication, and collaborative governance. Her focus is on building partnerships among U.S. and international marine and coastal programs and stakeholders to demonstrate the value of protecting the ocean's most important places. Lauren has been with the MPA Center since 2004. Mimi D'Iorio is the GIS Manager for NOAA's Marine Protected Areas Center. Mimi manages the MPA Inventory, a comprehensive spatial database of U.S. MPAs and is lead for analyzing patterns and trends and reporting statistics for marine protected areas throughout U.S. waters.

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Title: NOAA's Role in Implementing the America the Beautiful Initiative
Presenter(s): Lauren Wenzel, Director of NOAA's National Marine Protected Areas Center; and Mimi D'Iorio, GIS Manager for NOAA's Marine Protected Areas Center
Date & Time: 15 February 2023
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA's Role in Implementing the America the Beautiful InitiativeNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Lauren Wenzel, Director of NOAA's National Marine Protected Areas Center; and Mimi D'Iorio, GIS Manager for NOAA's Marine Protected Areas Center

Sponsor(s): NOS and NOAA Central LibrarySeminar Contacts: NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar

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

Abstract: The nation's America the Beautiful Initiative promotes the charge of protecting 30% of U.S. lands and water by 2030. NOAA's MPA Center provides critical data to this initiative via the U.S. Marine Protected Areas Inventory, the authoritative source for MPA data for U.S. waters. Participating in the marine data development for this initiative, the MPA Center provides technical analysis to inform 30x30 discussions, including guidance on MPA definitions, levels of protection, and current geographic coverage and gaps.

Keywords: Conservation, 30x30, America the Beautiful

Bio(s): As the Director of NOAA's National Marine Protected Areas Center, Lauren Wenzel focuses on connecting and strengthening the nation's diverse marine and coastal protected area programs through capacity building, information and tools, communication, and collaborative governance. Her focus is on building partnerships among U.S. and international marine and coastal programs and stakeholders to demonstrate the value of protecting the ocean's most important places. Lauren has been with the MPA Center since 2004. Mimi D'Iorio is the GIS Manager for NOAA's Marine Protected Areas Center. Mimi manages the MPA Inventory, a comprehensive spatial database of U.S. MPAs and is lead for analyzing patterns and trends and reporting statistics for marine protected areas throughout U.S. waters.

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Title: Making eDNA Count - Towards Quantitative Metabarcoding
Presenter(s): Dr. Zachary Gold, Group Lead, NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory Omics Program, Seattle, WA
Date & Time: 15 February 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar, NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Making eDNA Count - Towards Quantitative MetabarcodingPart of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Zachary Gold, Group Lead, NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) Omics Program, Seattle, WA

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics Working Group

Seminar Contact(s): Katharine Egan, NOAA 'Omics Coordinator, noaa.omics@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: Metabarcoding data from environmental DNA (eDNA) and microbiome studies provide important information for ecology, conservation, management, and health. Presently, metabarcoding studies struggle to link genetic observations to underlying biology in a quantitative way, but many applications require quantitative information about the taxa or systems under scrutiny. As metabarcoding studies proliferate in ecology following decades of microbial and microbiome work using similar techniques, it becomes more important to develop ways to make them quantitative to ensure that their conclusions are adequately supported. Here we link previously disparate sets of techniques for making such data quantitative, showing that both the underlying PCR mechanism and the subsampling processes explain the observed patterns of amplicon data in a general way. Through simulations and empirical data we demonstrate that, for a given species, the biological signal (observed read counts) and noise (rate of non-detections among technical replicates) are a function of (1) deterministic amplification biases during PCR and (2) stochastic sampling of amplicons during sequencing " both of which we can model " but also by (3) stochastic sampling of rare molecules prior to PCR, which remains a frontier for quantitative metabarcoding. Our approach opens the door to improving the use of metabarcoding data in a wide range of applications in ecology, public health, and related fields. Specifically, we use this framework to 1) demonstrate the application to a set of 23-year longitudinal CalCOFI ichthyoplankton samples and 2) explore Cook Inlet Beluga seasonal foraging patterns alongside changes in anadromous fish assemblage abundances. Our process based modeling framework for deriving quantitative estimates from eDNA metabarcoding opens the door to reconstructing the dynamics of species assemblages from modern and archived samples worldwide.

Bio(s): Zachary Gold is the new 'Omics Group Lead at the NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory in Seattle leading the development and application of genomic methods to understanding how marine ecosystems are responding to warming, ocean acidification, and hypoxia. Previously, he served as a jointly appointed scientist with the Southern California Coastal Watershed Research Project and California Cooperative Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) leading the application of eDNA efforts to Southern California marine ecosystem monitoring. Before working in San Diego, Zack was postdoctoral researcher at CICOES at the University of Washington and the Northwest Fisheries Science Center at NOAA working with Dr. Kim Parsons and Prof. Ryan Kelly using eDNA to better understand the trophic ecology and foraging behavior of endangered Cook Inlet Beluga Whales. He received his Ph.D. from UCLA in 2020 under Professor Paul Barber developing and optimizing eDNA efforts to survey inside and outside of Southern California Marine Protected Areas. In 2015, Zack graduated with a B.S. in Marine Biology with Honors from Stanford University. As an avid underwater photographer, former ocean lifeguard, and National Geographic Young Explorer growing up in Santa Monica, he has a deep passion for coastal communities and the marine environment.

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

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14 February 2023

Title: Moose on the Move: Science to Prevent Moose-Vehicle Collisions in a Changing Climate
Presenter(s): Calum Cunningham, University of Washington
Date & Time: 14 February 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Moose on the Move: Science to Prevent Moose-Vehicle Collisions in a Changing Climate

Presenter(s): Calum Cunningham, University of Washington

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) and Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Wildlife-vehicle collisions imperil humans, wildlife and property. Collisions with moose are the most consequential form of collision across much of Alaska and Canada, and they are likely influenced by the effect of snow on moose movements. This webinar will draw a link between seasonal changes in driving difficulty and moose movements that lead to a predictable spike in moose-vehicle collisions during winter. We can use this knowledge to predict the times and places where collision risk is highest, and ultimately reduce avoidable human and animal suffering.

Bio(s): Dr. Calum Cunningham is a wildlife ecologist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington. His work investigates the effect of rapidly changing snowscapes on the movements, distributions and interactions among wildlife species.

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13 February 2023

Title: Arctic Report Card: Background and Key Finding
Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, ACCAP Climate Specialist; John Walsh, ACCAP Co-Investigator and Climate Scientist; Robb Kaler, USFWS Migratory Bird Management
Date & Time: 13 February 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Arctic Report Card: Background and Key Finding

Presenter(s): Rick Thoman (ACCAP Climate Specialist), John Walsh (Climate Scientist), and Robb Kaler (USFWS Migratory Bird Management)

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) and Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Abstract: During this month's VAWS webinar, we will review the process used to create the Arctic Report Card, the value of the information that is provided, and key findings from this year's report. The Arctic Report Card checks in annually on the state of the Arctic by examining key vital signs, ranging from air and ocean temperature to sea ice and snow. The report also discusses emerging topics like increased Arctic ship traffic. It is supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with international author teams and released at the fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union.


Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the Alaska Climate Specialist with ACCAP and has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information and graphics describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities, and the media.

John Walsh is an expert in Arctic climate, weather, climate change adaptation and sea ice. He specializes in climate modeling, addressing regional vulnerabilities, as well as downscaling models, designing research studies, and developing, testing, and evaluating research information products and tools.

Robb Kaler joined the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2010 and works as a seabird specialist in the Division of Migratory Bird Management in Anchorage.

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Title: Connecting Ancestral Memory Through the History and Archaeology of Slave Ships
Presenter(s): Kamau Sadiki, Diving With A Purpose
Date & Time: 13 February 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Submerged NC: Connecting Ancestral Memory Through the History and Archaeology of the So Jos Paquete de Africa and the Clotilda Slave Shipwrecks



Presenter(s): Kamau Sadiki, Board of Directors member and Lead Instructor with Diving With A Purpose



Sponsor(s): NOAA, ONMS, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary and the NC Office of State Archaeology

Seminar Contact(s): Shannon.Ricles@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: On December 27th, 1794, the slave ship So Jos Paquete de Africa crashed into the rocks off Clifton Beach in Cape Town, South Africa, 212 of more than 500 captured Africans lost their lives. In June 2015, the Slave Wrecks Project, a partnership between the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American Culture (NMAAHC), Izeko Museums of South Africa, George Washington University, and Diving With a Purpose (DWP), announced the discovery of the So Jos Paquete de Africa shipwreck. It represented the first slave shipwreck ever discovered that sunk with captured Africans on board.

On July 9, 1860, the Clotilda sailed into the Mobile Bay, ending an illegal mission as the last slave ship to bring captured Africans into the U.S. to be enslaved. There were 110 imprisoned human souls from present day Benin in its cargo hold. In June 2018, the wreckage of the Clotilda was located in the Mobile River.

Join Kamau Sadiki as he talks about his participation in the underwater archaeological work on the wrecks of the So Jos Paquete de Africa and the Clotilda as a strategic partner with the Slave Wrecks Project, SEARCH Inc., and NMAAHC. The presentation will highlight the work of DWP, a non-profit organization of scuba divers whose primary mission is to bring back into memory the stories of shipwrecks involved in the commodification and enslavement of Black bodies. He will also explore the intersectionality of transoceanic slave trade systems and the making of the modern world through the histories and wrecking events of the So Jos Paquete de Africa and the Clotilda shipwrecks, two critically important ships of the 18th and 19th centuries. Additionally, the meaning of memory and cultural heritage in the context of the Transatlantic Era of African Enslavement will be discussed, along with highlighting a few other significant slave shipwrecks of importance during this period.

Bio(s): Kamau Sadiki is a Board of Directors member and Lead Instructor with Diving With A Purpose (DWP), an organization committed to resurrecting the stories of shipwrecks involved in the Transatlantic Era of African Enslavement (TEAE) through underwater archaeology documentation. He is a certified Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) Divemaster with over 1,400 logged SCUBA dives.Kamau was featured in the cover story of the March 2022, National Geographic magazine and companion podcast entitled Into the Depths that explores the work of DWP and the exceptional journey of NatGeo Explorer Tara Roberts as she follows Black scuba divers across the globe in search of slave shipwrecks. Kamau has actively worked on the search and underwater documentation of five TEAE shipwrecks, including the pirated ship Guerrero in southern Florida.Kamau was a member of the archaeology field team that confirmed the location of the TEAE shipwreck Clotilda in the Mobile River in Alabama, the last ship to bring captured Africans into the U.S. He is one of only two African-American divers that have entered into an actual cargo hold of a TEAE shipwreck, the space in which captured Africans experienced the terror and trauma of the Atlantic Middle Passage crossing. He is featured in the October 2022 Netflix release of the documentary film DESCENDANT that tells the story of the Clotilda descendant community of Africa town near Mobile, Alabama.Kamau has conducted numerous lectures and presentations on TEAE shipwrecks, memory and resistance. He has worked on multiple shipwreck sites around Mozambique Island, Mozambique, South Africa, and shipwrecks in the NOAA Thunder Bay and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuaries and Biscayne National Marine Park off the southern Florida coast, Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica, and in St. John, US Virgin Islands.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded; once captioned it will be hosted on the archived webpage: https://monitor.noaa.gov/gallery/webinar-archive.html.

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9 February 2023

Title: Coral reef ecosystems across the U.S. Pacific Islands acidification gradient: 2010-2019 NCRMP climate and benthic data synthesis
Presenter(s): Hannah C. Barkley, Ph.D., Research Marine Biologist, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 9 February 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Coral reef ecosystems across the U.S. Pacific Islands acidification gradient: 2010-2019 NCRMP climate and benthic data synthesis

Presenter(s): Hannah C. Barkley, Ph.D., Research Marine Biologist, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.donovan@noaa.gov
Location: Webinar

Abstract: The U.S. Pacific Islands span a dramatic natural gradient in climate and oceanographic conditions, and benthic community states vary significantly across the region's coral reefs. Here we leverage a decade of integrated ecosystem monitoring data from American Samoa, the Mariana Archipelago, the Main and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Remote Island Areas to evaluate coral reef community structure and reef processes across a strong natural gradient in aragonite saturation state (ar). We assess spatial patterns and temporal trends in carbonate chemistry measured in situ at 37 islands and atolls between 2010 and 2019, and evaluate the relationship between long-term mean ar and benthic community cover and composition (benthic cover, coral genera, coral morphology) and reef process (net calcium carbonate accretion rates). We find that net carbonate accretion rates demonstrate significant sensitivity to declining ar, while most benthic ecological metrics show fewer responses to lower-ar conditions. These results indicate that metrics of coral reef net carbonate accretion provide a critical tool for monitoring the long-term impacts of ocean acidification that may not be visible by assessing benthic cover alone. The perspectives gained from our long-term, in situ, and co-located coral reef environmental and ecological data sets provide unique insights into effective monitoring practices to identify potential for reef resilience to future ocean acidification and inform effective ecosystem-based management strategies under 21st century global change.

Bio(s): Hannah Barkley is a Research Marine Biologist at NOAA's Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center in Honolulu, HI and the Pacific climate lead for NOAA's National Coral Reef Monitoring Program. Her research focuses on the impacts of climate and ocean change, including ocean warming and ocean acidification, on coral reef ecosystems. She received an A.B. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in Oceanography from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

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Title: NOAA CoastWatch: Sound and Color; Seagrass Mapping
Presenter(s): Ryan Vandermeulen, NOAA/NMFS; Megan Coffer, GST
Date & Time: 9 February 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title 1: Sound and Color " An Immersive Dive into Music Generated from Satellite Data

Presenter 1: Ryan Vandermeulen, NOAA/NMFS

Abstract 1: In this art-science crossover, we experimented with translating satellite data used to study the Earth's oceans into music, offering a unique accessibility and perspective on a traditionally visually based branch of science. With no underlying subjectivity, the data creates natural compositions, a mixture of chaos and uncertainty, but also a sophisticated order, representing the product of life and photosynthesis in the ocean.

Title 2: Providing a Framework for Seagrass Mapping in Coastal Systems Using High Spatial Resolution Satellite Imagery

Presenter 2: Megan Coffer, GST

Abstract 2: Satellite imagery from Maxar's WorldView-2 and WorldView-3 high spatial resolution, commercial satellite platforms was leveraged to provide a consistent classification approach for monitoring seagrass at eleven study areas across the continental United States, representing geographically, ecologically, and climatically diverse regions. Satellite classification performed best in areas of dense, continuous seagrass compared to areas of sparse, discontinuous seagrass and provided a suitable spatial representation of seagrass distribution within each study area.

Sponsor(s): NOAA CoastWatch (STAR)

Seminar Contact(s): Victoria.Wegman@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: available 24-48 hours following the seminar at this link:
https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/star/PastSeminars.php

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Title: Temporal dynamics of fish migration
Presenter(s): Stephane Gauthier Ph.D., Research Scientist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, DFO
Date & Time: 9 February 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Temporal dynamics of fish migration

Presenter(s): Stphane Gauthier, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, DFO

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS.NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

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Abstract: Mobile surveys are routinely used to assess fish populations, but are prone to errors or biases when assumptions of synopticity are violated and fish migrate or move significantly through the survey domain. Moreover, migration of highly mobile species can be influenced by many ecological factors and oceanographic conditions. These movements and behaviors are subject to change over time, introducing further uncertainty in survey estimates. In this presentation, I will illustrate how strategically-positioned moored autonomous echosounders can help characterize the temporal aspect of fish population migration using two examples from the west coast of Canada. The first study uses Acoustic Zooplankton and Fish Profilers (AZFP) to monitor the outmigration of juvenile Pacific salmon to the open ocean through Discovery Passage. This work indicated that the migration of juvenile salmon was characterized by a series of high density pulses over a total period of 6-8 weeks, suggesting fast movement through the area. In the second example, AZFPs were deployed on the continental shelf off the west coast of Vancouver Island to intercept Pacific Hake during their northward feeding migration. Sampling combined with analytical approaches, including multi-frequency methods, was used to interpret the acoustic data and characterize ecosystem components. Results indicate highly variable local abundance and a more extended migration period than previously anticipated. In both studies, distinct migration patterns were observed at high temporal resolution for discrete periods of time, offering a unique view of these dynamic processes.

Bio(s): Dr. Stphane Gauthier is a research scientist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. His main research focus is using acoustics (the transmission and interpretation of signals from scientific echosounders) to gain insight into ecosystem processes. Before joining Fisheries and Oceans Canada in 2011 he was a fisheries scientist with the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric research in New Zealand, where his work took him from the Arabian Sea to the Antarctic Ocean. Stphane holds a Ph.D. from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and did postdoctoral work at the University of Washington and Universit de MontralNOAA Science Seminar Series weekly email: Send an email to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your comments and ideas!

8 February 2023

Title: Reconstructing the Flower Garden Banks from the Inside Out
Presenter(s): Bill Precht, Director of Marine and Coastal Programs, Dial Cordy and Associates, Inc.
Date & Time: 8 February 2023
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Reconstructing the Flower Garden Banks from the Inside Out

Presenter(s): Bill Precht, Director of Marine and Coastal Programs, Dial Cordy and Associates, Inc.

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Who knew, that hidden beneath the beautiful reefs we know and love, lay ancient reefs of a different nature? In 2006-2007, while conducting annual long-term monitoring activities at the Flower Garden Banks, researchers discovered remnants of a fossil reef comprised of elkhorn and staghorn corals, species almost non-existent on our reefs today. This discovery has dramatically altered our understanding of reef development at the Flower Garden Banks and the response of coral communities to changing climate through time.

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Title: Estimating phytoplankton size fractions using satellite models in the Chukchi and Bering seas
Presenter(s): Dr. Jens M. Nielsen, Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Date & Time: 8 February 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Estimating phytoplankton size fractions using satellite models in the Chukchi and Bering seas

Presenter(s): Dr. Jens M. Nielsen, Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States

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


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

Abstract: Here, we compare empirical models which can be used with satellite ocean color data to estimate phytoplankton size-fractionated chlorophyll in the Bering and Chukchi seas. We compared models using total chlorophyll as the predictor for three size-fractions (<5, 5-20 and > 20 m). First we assess existing size fraction models, with their global original parameters, and compare them to models which were regionally-tuned using 266 in-situ surface chlorophyll samples for each size, collected in 2017 and 2019. In addition, we tested if other input variables (e.g. sea surface temperature (SST), spatial location) improve predictions of chlorophyll size fractions.

Finally, we assess and compare the utility of general additive and Random Forest models. Comparison among models show the regionally tuned models perform best regardless of size fraction, with total chlorophyll being the most important predictor. SST appears to improve the models primarily for the smallest size fraction. Future implementation of these models with long-term satellite ocean color data can help us understand the effects of long-term environmental change in the Bering and Chukchi ecosystems, and aid the prediction of future trophic scenarios, which is necessary for ecosystem management.

Bio(s): I am an aquatic ecologist. Focusing primarily on plankton ecology, my research aims to understand community and trophic dynamics in ecosystems. I am further interested in how chemical, physical and biological factors influence the functioning of ecosystems, and how ecological research can inform ecosystem management. My current research focuses on analyzing long-term ichthyoplankton data in an effort to develop biological indicators of ecosystem changes along the US west coast from California to Alaska. My past research has centered on food web ecology and diet tracing techniques through a variety of empirical, modeling and syntheses studies. Before joining NOAA, I worked as a post-doctoral fellow at University of Washington and at Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom. I hold a PhD in Marine Ecology from Stockholm University, Sweden.

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Title: Participatory Modeling to Support Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management
Presenter(s): Carissa Gervasi, Postdoctoral Associate and NOAA Affiliate, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, SEFSC & University of Miami
Date & Time: 8 February 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Participatory Modeling to Support Ecosystem-Based Fisheries ManagementNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Carissa Gervasi, Postdoctoral Associate and NOAA Affiliate, Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) and University of Miami

Sponsor(s): NMFS and NOAA Central Library

Seminar Contacts: Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov) and NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

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Abstract: In this research we used participatory modeling to gain an understanding of Gulf of Mexico red snapper populations in the context of the larger social-ecological system in which they occur. Based on information collected from fishery stakeholders, we identified several factors that may affect red snapper population dynamics and the stock assessment process. Participatory models also allowed us to assess downstream effects and feedback loops associated with various current and potential future management actions. Our research highlights the benefits of participatory modeling for Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management.

Keywords: Participatory modeling, red snapper, EBFM

Bio(s): Carissa Gervasi is a postdoctoral associate and NOAA Affiliate of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center through the University of Miami. As part of the Integrated Ecosystem Assessment (IEA) team, Carissa works closely with stakeholders and uses socio-ecological methods to improve fisheries stock assessments and better inform Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management. She earned her Ph.D. in Natural Resource Management in 2022 from Florida International University.

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


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7 February 2023

Title: Impacts and Dynamics of Hurricane-induced Ocean Adjustments along the U.S. Southeast coast
Presenter(s): Kyungmin Park, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Date & Time: 7 February 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: NOAA - HQ - Science Seminar Series
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Impacts and Dynamics of Hurricane-induced Ocean Adjustments along the U.S. Southeast coast

Presenter(s): Kyungmin Park (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)

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

Seminar contact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Oceanic adjustments associated with a hurricane have received less attention than direct hurricane impacts (e.g., wind, pressure and precipitation), although they play critical roles in determining coastal sea levels. The main goals of this study are to develop multi-scale, three-dimensional, high-resolution coastal models (SHYFEM and SCHISM) to investigate the spatiotemporal impacts and dynamics of the oceanic adjustments during and after hurricane events (e.g., Hurricanes Matthew in 2016 and Dorian in 2019). In the study, I reveal the importance of relative peak timing between oceanic forcing (e.g., change in Gulf Stream, Ekman transport and coastally trapped waves) and local atmospheric forcing (e.g., wind and pressure forcing) on the U.S. Southeast coast. Importantly, the variability of the peak timing can control storm surges by increasing the peak level by up to 30 % for Hurricane Matthew (2016) and 50 % for Hurricane Dorian (2019). In the following study, I expand the numerical modeling capability and domain over the entire U.S. East Coast to examine the shelf-scale high water levels in a post-hurricane period. Numerical experiments reveal that oceanic adjustments to hurricane forcing determine the magnitude and persistency of the shelf-scale high water levels for several weeks. In contrast, atmospheric forcing controls the fluctuation of the abnormal water levels along the coast. The abnormal water levels can pose potential flood damage even after a hurricane because the post-hurricane water levels are significant and comparable to the projected 100-year flood level induced by future tropical cyclones (44 cm). The lessons learned from the studies provide new insights into the extreme water levels related to the oceanic adjustments, both during and after hurricane events, and fill critical knowledge gaps and data needs necessary to inform best practices to scientists, engineers and policymakers.


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6 February 2023

Title: Prediction at Weeks 3-4 and Subseasonal to Seasonal (S2S) Timescales: Improving Atmospheric Models by Accounting for Chaotic Physics, and Neural network-based methods to post-process probabilistic weeks 3-4 precipitation accumulation forecasts
Presenter(s): Prashant Sardeshmukh, CIRES, University of Colorado, and Rochelle Worsnop, CIRES, University of Colorado
Date & Time: 6 February 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Improving Atmospheric Models by Accounting for Chaotic Physics, and Neural network-based methods to post-process probabilistic weeks 3-4 precipitation accumulation forecasts

Presenter(s): Dr. Prashant D. Sardeshmukh, CIRES, University of Colorado; Dr. Rochelle Worsnop, CIRES, University of Colorado

Sponsor(s): NOAA OAR Weather Program Office S2S Program, and NOAA NWS Office of Science and Technology Integration Modeling Program DivisionSeminar Contacts: Mark Olsen, mark.olsen@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

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. Prashant Sardeshmukh will speak about "Improving Atmospheric Models by Accounting for Chaotic Physics." Dr. Rochelle Worsnop will speak about "Neural network-based methods to post-process probabilistic weeks 3-4 precipitation accumulation forecasts."

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2 February 2023

Title: Subseasonal Precipitation Forecasts of Opportunity over Southwest Asia Related to ENSO and the MJO
Presenter(s): Dr. Melissa Breeden, NOAA Climate and Global Change C&GC Postdoctoral Program
Date & Time: 2 February 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Subseasonal Precipitation Forecasts of Opportunity over Southwest Asia Related to ENSO and the MJO

Presenter(s): Dr. Melissa Breeden, NOAA Climate and Global Change (C&GC) Postdoctoral Program

Sponsor(s): NOAA Climate Program Office and The Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS)

Seminar Contacts: clara.deck@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Southwest Asia is a semi-arid region that includes several food-insecure countries where cool season precipitation determines the water available for agriculture and consumption. Consequently, subseasonal precipitation forecasts in support of the Famine Early Warning Systems Network are provided for southwest Asia from November to May. Forecasts are generated using a linear stochastic model " namely a linear inverse model " which can assess the confidence of its own forecasts based on the forecast signal-to-noise ratio. We find that forecasts with high confidence are more skillful than the remaining forecasts, and that the likelihood of a high confidence forecast increases related to Nio3.4 and RMM index values, used to consider El Nio-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) events of appreciable amplitude. Consistent with past research, La Nia conditions and MJO phases 2-3 often precede anomalously dry forecasts, while El Nio conditions and MJO phases 6-7 precede anomalously wet forecasts.This webinar is part of a series featuring NOAA Climate and Global Change (C&GC) Fellows in the NOAA Science Seminar Series. C&GC is supported by NOAA's Climate Program Office and managed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).

Bio(s): Dr. Melissa Breeden is a research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at CU Boulder and the NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory, where she studies subseasonal-to-seasonal prediction and predictability of variables relevant to hydroclimate. Before joining CIRES in 2021, Melissa was a NOAA Climate and Global Change postdoctoral fellow at the NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory, where she studied the variability of deep stratosphere-to-troposphere exchange. She earned her B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2013 and 2018, respectively.

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Title: Minimum Information Management and Price-Abundance Relationships in a Fishery
Presenter(s): Akbar Marvasti, Economist, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, NOAA
Date & Time: 2 February 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Minimum Information Management and Price-Abundance Relationships in a Fishery (National Stock Assessment Science Seminar Series)

Presenter(s): Akbar Marvasti, Economist, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, NOAA

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and NOAA's Central Library (NCL)Seminar Contacts: Abby Furnish (abigail.furnish@noaa.gov) and Library SeminarsLocation: Webinar

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Abstract: We explore the information content of dockside prices and fishing costs in the estimation of stock abundance. We find a statistically significant correlation between biometric estimates and changes in a price-based indicator that is robust to the inclusion of confounding factors.Keywords: Forecasting, Bayesian VAR, MIDAS


Bio(s): Akbar Marvasti has been working as an economist at the SEFSC since 2010. He has taught at a few universities including University of Miami, University of Southern Mississippi and Pomona College in the past. His current research focus is on seafood trade, insurance, offshore oil rigs and wind energy.

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Title: Incorporating salmon behavior into conservation: lessons on predation and bycatch
Presenter(s): Megan Sabal, Ph.D. Fisheries Conservation Scientist, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Date & Time: 2 February 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Incorporating salmon behavior into conservation: lessons on predation and bycatch

Presenter(s): Megan Sabal, Ph.D. Fisheries Conservation Scientist, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS.NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

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ABSTRACT

Pacific salmon face diverse threats, yet an understanding of salmon behavioral ecology is often not fully incorporated into conservation and management. Two threats to salmon populations include predation on vulnerable out-migrating juveniles and fisheries bycatch on adults. In this talk, I will describe how a behavioral ecology perspective can inform creative conservation in response to both threats. To examine out-migrating juvenile salmon antipredator behavior, I designed novel behavioral assays, which found that salmon changed behavior (speed) in response to predator cues, but the pattern of response was context-dependent on salmon origin (hatchery vs. natural) and habitat. Using an optimality model, I further explored the risk-reward tradeoffs between natural and altered shorelines during out-migration. As adults, Chinook salmon are caught as bycatch in the US West coast Pacific hake fishery. We evaluated whether two Chinook salmon depth-use behaviors - diel vertical migration and seeking thermal refugia - influenced bycatch and whether these patterns varied among stocks. Our results suggest that Chinook salmon moved deeper at night and when sea surface temperatures were warm, which increased spatial overlap with deeper-dwelling hake and exacerbated bycatch. Incorporating a salmon behavioral ecology perspective on the issues of predation and bycatch has potential to inform management. For example, restoring habitat to support salmon antipredator behavior, understanding the value and limitations of night fishing restrictions in the hake fishery, and knowledge that Chinook salmon bycatch may intensity under climate change.

BIO
Megan Sabal is a Fisheries Conservation Scientist with ODFW. She completed her Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California Santa Cruz and a B.S. in Environmental Science from Miami University of Ohio. She recently completed a postdoctoral appointment at Oregon State University studying Chinook salmon bycatch in the Pacific hake fishery. Her prior research has focused on salmon ecology including predation, migration, and foraging ecology in both freshwater and marine life stages.
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1 February 2023

Title: The Best Job Ever!
Presenter(s): Steve Gittings, Chief Scientist, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Date & Time: 1 February 2023
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Best Job Ever!

Presenter(s): Steve Gittings, Chief Scientist, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Abstract: The modern history of the Flower Garden Banks is a series of transitions--a Mystery Era that lasted for nearly 30 years, the Discovery Era in the 1960s, the Enlightenment Era in the 1970s and early 1980s, then the Sanctuary Era. Steve Gittings was fortunate to be part of the last two, working on the banks starting in 1980, then being selected as the first sanctuary manager in 1992. His mentor, Tom Bright, called it &quot;a plum job.&quot; It was even better! Let Steve take you back to that time and tell stories about the best job he will ever have.

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Title: Military Emissions, Military Spending & the Climate Emergency
Presenter(s): Deborah Burton, Co-Founder of Tipping Point North South
Date & Time: 1 February 2023
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Military Emissions, Military Spending & the Climate Emergency

Presenter(s): Deborah Burton, Co-Founder of Tipping Point North South

Sponsor(s): Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast (CCRUN), a NOAA CAP/RISA team

Seminar Contact(s): Nikki Pearl, np868@drexel.edu

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Join us as we welcome Deborah Burton, Co-Founder of Tipping Point North South, a non-profit set up by former UK debt trade and tax justice campaigners to work across both the creative and NGO sectors through campaigns, events and film.

Bio(s): Deborah will discuss the emerging topic of military emissions and the impact of the Russian invasion on this; why these emissions are missing from UN reporting; the scale of the problem; the countries responsible; and critically, how the trillions spent on conventional defense is draining resources away from the biggest security threat to people and planet in the 21st century " runaway climate change.
All sessions are recorded and archived on the CCRUN website.

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Title: Ecophysiology of marine vertebrates revealed through bio-logging and data science
Presenter(s): Max Czapanskiy, NOAA SWFSC / UC Santa Cruz
Date & Time: 1 February 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Ecophysiology of marine vertebrates revealed through bio-logging and data science

Presenter(s): Max Czapanskiy, Postdoctoral Scholar, NOAA SWFSC / UC Santa Cruz

Sponsor(s): NOAA NMFS SWFSC Fisheries Ecology DivisionSeminar contact: tanya.rogers@noaa.gov.Location: Webinar

Abstract: Animal-borne sensors (bio-loggers) are essential tools for observing the biology of marine vertebrates in environments where human eyes cannot follow. These devices increasingly unlock new discoveries and inform conservation and management. But despite their scientific value, bio-logging data remain grossly underutilized in large part due to insufficient data-sharing infrastructure. In this seminar, I will present two recent projects that demonstrate how data science reveals latent information hidden in bio-logging data. The first is a ballistocardiogram, a non-invasive method for measuring cardiac function in marine mammals using high resolution mechanical sensors. The second is Stickleback, a machine learning pipeline tailored to bio-logging data that automates behavior detection using the latest time series classification algorithms. As I share these new methods, I will demonstrate how adoption of software engineering principles facilitates reproducibility and transparency in science. My talk will conclude with a vision for open bio-logging science, driven by new cyberinfrastructure and lowering barriers to participation for the next generation of marine scientists.

Bio(s): Max is a postdoctoral scholar with NOAA's Southwest Fisheries Science Center and UC Santa Cruz's Department of Ocean Sciences. He recently completed his PhD at Stanford University under the supervision of Prof Jeremy Goldbogen, studying the ecophysiology of baleen whales using animal-borne sensors. In his research, he applies his training and experience in software engineering to develop new computational methods and tools for solving problems in marine vertebrate ecology. He is an avid educator and enjoys teaching data science skills to scientists of all career stages.

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Title: The tropical cyclone air-sea transition zone: observations from buoys, small uncrewed aircraft systems and other emerging technologies
Presenter(s): Dr. Joe Cione, Lead meteorologist, NOAA/OAR/AOML
Date & Time: 1 February 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Location: Webinar, OAR - AOML - Happenings Calendar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The tropical cyclone air-sea transition zone: observations from buoys, small uncrewed aircraft systems and other emerging technologies

Presenter(s): Dr. Joe Cione, NOAA/OAR/Atlantic and Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)


Sponsor(s): NOAA/AOML Science Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Shirley.Murillo@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Over the past 50 years, routine analyses of pressure, temperature, moisture, and wind near the storm surface have been rare. Safety concerns and other logistical constraints have made in-situ data collection within the Tropical Cyclone (TC) air-sea transition zone prohibitive. Accurate assessments of momentum, heat, and mass exchanges within this critical region of the storm are needed in order to consistently predict changes in TC structure, intensity, and in some cases, short-term storm track. This presentation will discuss the implementation of various methodologies and technologies, past, present and future, designed to push the limits of what we know (and what we think we know) about the coupled ocean-atmosphere environment of TCs. Outcomes and lessons learned from applied research associated with this important, yet difficult-to-observe region of the storm will be discussed, along with the various technologies and concepts of operations used to advance our understanding and ability to better predict these dynamic systems.

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31 January 2023

Title: NOAA NMFS R User Group Lightning Talks: Open Science Work in R
Presenter(s): Hem Nalini Morzaria-Luna, Andy Beet, Andrea Havron, Alana Santana and Rory Spurr, Greg Williams, Eli Holmes, Emily Markowitz, Sean Rohan, Elizabeth Gugliotti, Meg Oshima, Felipe Quezada, Desiree Tommasi, Brian Smith, Catherine Foley, all NOAA NMFS affiliates
Date & Time: 31 January 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: GoToWebinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: NOAA NMFS R User Group Lightning Talks: Open Science Work in R

Presenter(s): Hem Nalini Morzaria-Luna, Andy Beet, Andrea Havron, Alana Santana and Rory Spurr, Greg Williams, Eli Holmes, Emily Markowitz, Sean Rohan, Elizabeth Gugliotti, Meg Oshima, Felipe Quezada, Desiree Tommasi, Brian Smith, Catherine Foley (all NMFS affiliates)

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and NOAA's Central Library (NCL)Seminar Contacts: Kathryn Doering (kathryn.doering@noaa.gov) and Library SeminarsLocation: Webinar

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. Sign language interpreting services and Federal Relay Conference Captioning (RCC) service are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.


Abstract: These lightning talks (3 min each) will showcase the recent and in progress open science work happening within NMFS using R. Topics include data and modeling R packages, automated report writing, sharing data and results, and automating fisheries modeling runs.
  • Hem Nalini Morzaria-Luna | Using package vertical to creating packages for scientific papers
  • Andy Beet | stocksmart: an R data package
  • Andrea Havron | Fisheries Integrated Modeling System (FIMS)
  • Alana Santana and Rory Spurr | Research permit visualization app
  • Greg Williams | Automating California Current Ecosystem Status Reports for the PFMCouncil
  • Eli Holmes | Creating NOAA reports with R and Quarto using the quarto_titlepages extension
  • Em Markowitz | Converting data reports to dynamic R Markdown feat. the Bering Sea bottom trawl survey data report
  • Sean Rohan | coldpool: Cold pool area and temperature from the eastern Bering Sea
  • Em Markowitz | AFSC Groundfish Survey Data in Fisheries One Stop Shop (FOSS): Sharing Survey Data with the World
  • Elizabeth Gugliotti | Creating a rstudio connect api and using it to run a model/get model results
  • Meg Oshima | Automating SS model development workflow
  • Felipe Quezada | CPS cluster and bayesian modelling for landings
  • Desiree Tommasi | Bluefin tuna MSE
  • Brian Smith | Knee-deep in fish guts: sharing metadata and creating interactive products with Shiny and RMarkdown
  • Catherine Foley | TBD
Keywords: R, fisheries, open science


Bio(s): TBD

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Title: Remote internal wave forcing of regional ocean simulations near the U.S. West Coast
Presenter(s): Oladeji Siyanbola, University of Southern Mississippi
Date & Time: 31 January 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Remote internal wave forcing of regional ocean simulations near the U.S. West Coast

Presenter(s): Oladeji Siyanbola (University of Southern Mississippi)

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

Seminar contact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: It is just of recent that regional ocean circulation models started showing improved internal tidal energetics with the presence of high frequency remote baroclinic forcing at the open boundaries. It has been postulated that globally 31% of the internal tides (ITs) dissipate in the coastal ocean; hence, it may be important to force regional models with high frequency internal waves (IWs) to improve the energy cascade in the coastal ocean. In this study, we address the following questions: What boundary condition setup is best suited to radiate high frequency IWs into the domain while minimizing reflections? How much do the regional simulations improve with the inclusion of remote waves as compared to observations? What is the impact of remote internal wave forcing on internal tide dissipation on the continental margin? We force our 4-km Regional Ocean Modelling System (ROMS) trial simulations of the U.S. West Coast with surface tides and internal waves from an 8-km Hybrid Coordinate Ocean Model (HYCOM) simulation. For these runs, we consider different open boundary conditions for baroclinic (Specified and Orlanski) and barotropic (Specified and Flather) modes. To control the reflections of internal waves at the open boundaries, we include sponge layers with varying sponge viscosities and widths. Lastly, we validated the trial simulation we judged best against TPXO9-atlas, historical mooring and altimetry datasets.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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Title: Raising the USS Monitor Turret - The U.S. Navy's Role in MONITOR Expedition 2002
Presenter(s): CAPT Bobbie Scholley, U.S. Navy Retired
Date & Time: 31 January 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Submerged NC: Raising the USS Monitor Turret - The US Navy's Role in MONITOR Expedition 2002

Presenter(s): CAPT Bobbie Scholley (US Navy Ret), On Scene Commander for the operation

Sponsor(s): NOAA, ONMS, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary and the NC Office of State Archaeology

Seminar Contact(s): Shannon.Ricles@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Join us for a snapshot of the overall USS Monitor story, telling the role that the U.S. Navy played in the salvage and recovery operations during MONITOR Expedition 2002. As told by CAPT Bobbie Scholley, the Navy's On Scene Commander for the operation, you will hear how the Navy partnered with NOAA and The Mariners' Museum to plan and execute a historic diving operation off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, 240 feet below the surface, to recover the unique revolving gun turret and two Dahlgren guns from the wreckage of USS Monitor.

Hear about the technical, environmental, and sometime emotional challenges that the team had to overcome to lift the 200-ton turret successfully to the surface and move it to The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia. Learn how the Navy used two different types of deep ocean diving systems, Surface Supplied Mixed Gas and Saturation Diving, to accomplish the tremendous amount of work required to prepare the turret for lifting. Discover how the U.S. Navy's diving procedures were modified and evaluated during this operation and then ultimately approved for future use by the Navy.

See how over 150 Navy divers worked with NOAA, The Mariners' Museum, the Wotan barge crew, and contractors to form a strong, cohesive team. Learn how this team quickly came together in hazardous conditions during the 45 days and nights of operation to beat the approaching hurricane season to ultimately recover the turret from the Graveyard of the Atlantic.

Bio(s): Captain Barbara Bobbie Scholley graduated from Illinois State University in 1980, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. In May 1981, she graduated Officer Candidate School, Newport, Rhode Island, and in 2000, she graduated the Industrial College of the Armed Forces where she earned a Master of Science Degree in National Resource Strategy. She also holds an honorary Doctor of Science Degree from Illinois State University.Scholley was designated as a Special Operations Officer, a deep-sea Diving Officer, a Salvage Officer, and a Surface Warfare Officer. She became the fourth woman in the U.S. Navy to command a surface vessel and served as the Commanding Officer, USS Bolster (ARS 38) from 1992-1994. She served as the Combat Logistics Group TWO Senior Diving Officer during TWA Flight 800 Salvage Operation in 1996. In 2000, she became the first woman to command a Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) at MDSU TWO. In that position, she deployed to Adan, Yemen, in support of the USS Cole (DDG 67) recovery effort. In 2001 and 2002, she led the USS Monitor salvage expeditions. Her final operational assignment was Chief Staff Officer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group TWO. Scholley retired from the U.S. Navy in August 2005. Today, she serves as a consultant, routinely speaking in public. She is a member of the Illinois State University, College of Science Hall of Fame and is a member and former Chairman of the Board of the Women Divers Hall of Fame. She has received recognition for many of her volunteer efforts including the Beneath the Sea Diver of the Year for Service Award in 2012.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded; once captioned it will be hosted on the archived webpage: https://monitor.noaa.gov/gallery/webinar-archive.html.

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Title: The Climate Mapping for Resilience and Adaptation (CMRA) tool
Presenter(s): Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University; and LuAnn Dahlman, Contracted to the NOAA/OAR/Climate Program
Date & Time: 31 January 2023
9:30 am - 10:30 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Climate Mapping for Resilience and Adaptation (CMRA) tool

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Eastern Region Climate Services Webinar Series

Presenter(s):
Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University; and LuAnn Dahlman, Contracted to the NOAA/OAR/Climate Program


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

Seminar Contact(s): Ellen Mecray

Location: Webinar

Abstract: The webinar will feature a recap of December conditions and LuAnn Dahlman will brief on the Climate Mapping for Resilience and Adaptation (CMRA) tool.

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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27 January 2023

Title: The architecture of a scientific article: perspectives for readers and authors
Presenter(s): Richard McBride and Jarita Davis, NOAA/NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Woods Hole, MA
Date & Time: 27 January 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The architecture of a scientific article: perspectives for readers and authors

Presenter(s): Richard McBride and Jarita Davis, NOAA/NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Woods Hole, MA

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

Seminar Contacts: david.moe.nelson@noaa.gov and varis.ransi@noaa.gov , co-coordinators of the NOAA NOS Science Seminar Series

Location: Webinar

Accessibility: TBD

Abstract: This seminar introduces strategic approaches to reading as well as writing a scientific article in a peer-review journal. The learning objectives are to:
1) Explain the purposeful design of the different sections of a scientific article (i.e., title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, literature cited, tables, figures);
2) Outline workflows for reading and writing such articles; and
3) Provide additional references to support your eff orts to engage with the scientific literature.

Bio(s): Rich McBride is the Chief of the Population Biology Branch at NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center, in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. He leads a data-driven program that collects, processes, and interprets biological samples from marine fishes to build cost-effective, reliable datasets for stock and ecosystem assessments. He received his B.S. in Biology from Eckerd College, his M.S. in Marine Science from Stony Brook University, and his Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He has published > 70 peer-review articles, and he has submitted manuscript reviews for > 60 different peer-review journals. He is currently on the editorial boards of the journals Fishery Bulletin and Bulletin of Marine Science, a past guest editor for one issue of Environmental Biology of Fishes, and a past Associate Editor for Transactions of the American Fisheries Society (2005-2010).

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials:
You may watch the recording of this webinar thru Adobe Connect here: https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/pzo2iagbswdw/
A pdf of the slides is available upon request.

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26 January 2023

Title: Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI) Multi-vehicle Operations – A UNH Perspective
Presenter(s): Larry Mayer, Professor and Director of the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire; Aurora Elmore, Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute Manager
Date & Time: 26 January 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI) Multi-vehicle Operations " A UNH Perspective

Presenter(s): Larry Mayer, Professor and Director of the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire. Hosted by Dr. Aurora Elmore, Cooperative Institute Manager, NOAA Ocean Exploration and NOAA Central Library.

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

Seminar Contacts: Aurora Elmore (Aurora.Elmore@noaa.gov) and Katie Rowley (Katie.Rowley@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Abstract: The Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire has, for the past several years, explored the use of uncrewed surface vehicles to support ocean mapping and ocean exploration. From a mapping perspective we have demonstrated the potential of using a mothership and an uncrewed system to allow independent mapping activities and thus increased efficiency. From an ocean exploration perspective, we have demonstrated the potential of using an uncrewed surface vessel to track, direct and provide a communication link and situational awareness, for multiple autonomous underwater vessels while leaving the mother ship to pursue independent activities. Our experience with these operations will be presented as well as the directions we hope to take in the future.

Keywords: UNCREWED-VEHICLES, EXPLORATION, MAPPING

Bio(s): Larry Mayer is a Professor and Director of The Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire. He received a Ph.D. from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in Marine Geophysics in 1979 and after being selected as an astronaut candidate finalist for NASA's first class of mission specialists, Larry went on to a Post-Doc at the School of Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island where he worked on the early development of the Chirp Sonar and problems of deep-sea sediment transport and paleoceanography. In 2000 Larry became the founding director of the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire.

Accessibility: Captions are added to the recordings of presentations once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel. 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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Title: Building Resilience by Transforming the Way People Receive, Understand and Act on Weather, Water and Climate Information
Presenter(s): Mary C. Erickson, Deputy Assistant Administrator, NOAA's National Weather Service
Date & Time: 26 January 2023
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA's National Weather Service: Building Resilience by Transforming the Way People Receive, Understand and Act on Weather, Water and Climate InformationPart of the NOAA Environmental Leadership Seminar (NELS) Series. These webinars are open to the public, in or outside of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Presenter(s): Mary C. Erickson, Deputy Assistant Administrator, NOAA's National Weather ServiceMC: Andy Bailey, NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NWS Kansas City (andy.bailey@noaa.gov)

Sponsor(s): This event is hosted by the NOAA Environmental Leadership Seminar (NELS) Series with sponsorship from the NOAA Science Council. The NOAA-wide NELS provides examples of NOAA's leadership in environmental science, by those who lead it and make it happen. The NELS are presented as part of the NOAA Science Seminar Series For NELS questions, contact nels@noaa.gov.Location: Webinar

Abstract: The National Weather Service (NWS) vision of building a Weather Ready Nation is powerful and has engaged the entire weather-water-climate Enterprise. As we transform the way we serve our partners and the public, including those most vulnerable, the NWS has established priorities and action strategies for the near and long term. In addition to weather services and initiatives, we will discuss how the NWS will interface with NOAA's new Climate Ready Nation initiative, which was developed in the wake of increasing frequency of extreme weather events across the globe. Finally, we will discuss the most important aspect of the agency - its people! Deputy Assistant Administrator Mary Erickson will talk about leadership, engagement and culture as key aspects of creating a work environment where all can contribute their best work as we transform Weather Services.

Bio(s): https://www.weather.gov/organization/erickson_mary

Accessibility: Live closed captioning will be provided.


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To nominate a NELS speaker, please use this form and/or contact the NELS Team at nels@noaa.gov.The NELS Team is Hernan Garcia, Sandra Claar, Katie Rowley, and Robert.Levy@noaa.gov.

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Title: Sensitivity of populations to environmental variability
Presenter(s): Mikaela Provost, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Scholar, UC Santa Cruz/SWFSC
Date & Time: 26 January 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Sensitivity of populations to environmental variability

Presenter(s): Mikaela Provost, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Scholar, UC Santa Cruz/SWFSC

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS.NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: Population models in stock assessments often incorporate the effects of environmental stochasticity on recruitment survival and most assume variance in the environment is white noise. However, in many locations the environmental spectrum is not white and may change with climate change. This talk will show how the spectrum of environmental variability combined with species life history impacts the probability of overfishing and probability of extinction in harvested populations in the California Current. We investigate how changes in the El Nio-Southern Oscillations (ENSO) effect the risk of overfishing in 12 commercially managed fisheries with four environmental noise scenarios: white noise, frequency of historical ENSO cycles, ENSO sped up 2x, and ENSO slowed down by half. We find that if population models assume the environment is composed of ENSO variability compared to white noise, the probability of overfishing nearly doubles for all species, but if ENSO frequencies speed up then probability of overfishing is less compared to historical ENSO frequencies. If we assume ENSO frequencies slow down, then the probability of overfishing is higher compared to fast ENSO, and this is especially true for long-lived species. These findings show that stock assessments may be missing an important source of uncertainty when setting target limits to minimize the probability of overfishing, but also that the risk of overfishing for the species in this study may decrease if ENSO cycles speed up as is expected with climate change.

BIOMikaela Provost is a postdoc at the NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science in the Environmental Research Division based in Monterey, CA leading the California Department Fish and Wildlife climate vulnerability assessment with Steven Bograd and Elliott Hazen. Before this Mikaela completed a postdoc at Hopkins Marine Station with Fio Micheli, earned her PhD with Loo Botsford at UC Davis, and her MS with Olaf Jensen at Rutgers University. In Spring 2023 she will start as an Assistant Professor at UC Davis in the Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology. Mikaela is a quantitative ecologist who studies fish and fisheries using a combination of theory and analyses of empirical data sets to address applied problems in fisheries management and conservation.

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25 January 2023

Title: Unlocking Data through People-Powered Research with Zooniverse
Presenter(s): Dr. Laura Trouille, The Adler Planetarium, VP of Science Engagement at the Adler and Co-PI for the Zooniverse
Date & Time: 25 January 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Unlocking Data through People-Powered Research with ZooniverseNOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Dr. Laura Trouille, The Adler Planetarium, VP of Science Engagement at the Adler and Co-PI for the Zooniverse

Sponsor(s): This seminar is sponsored by NOAA Citizen Science Co-Coordinators, Laura Oremland (NMFS) and John McLaughlin (NOAA Education)

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

Location: Webinar

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

Abstract: While crowdsourced research projects have proliferated in the last decade, there are few reliable, easy to use, open source, and free platforms on which to build these projects. Zooniverse is a world-leading platform with 2.5 million registered participants worldwide and over 450 projects to date, from astronomy to zoology, cancer research to climate science, arts and the humanities. Zooniverse's DIY Project Builder platform enables anyone to create their own crowdsourced research project for free. Through the user-friendly, browser-based interface, project builders upload their content and data, select among marking, annotation, and transcription tools, set up their discussion forum, export the classification results, and invite collaborators. In this talk I will showcase examples of how NOAA researchers and more broadly are using the Zooniverse to unlock their data and engage volunteers around the world in their research, education, and outreach efforts. I will provide a brief demonstration of the Project Builder platform and touch on recent efforts integrating machine learning and pipelines from other platforms.

Keywords: citizen science, research tools, data

Bio(s): Dr. Laura Trouille is Vice President of Science Engagement at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, co-Principal Investigator for the Zooniverse, and a Research Associate at Northwestern University. While earning her Ph.D. in astronomy at UW-Madison and then pursuing postdoctoral research at Northwestern University on the evolution of galaxies, she also fell in love with engaging the public in science. She has been leading the Adler's science engagement efforts, including public participation in scientific research through Zooniverse, since 2015.

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


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Title: Applications of NOAA Satellite Imagery at High Latitudes
Presenter(s): Bill Line, NOAA/NESDIS/STAR
Date & Time: 25 January 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Applications of NOAA Satellite Imagery at High Latitudes

Presenter(s): Bill Line, NOAA/NESDIS/STAR

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Users of satellite data at high latitudes face unique challenges, both related to the operational mission and to the quality and availability of observational data. This presentation will share examples and best practices for leveraging GOES and JPSS satellite data in the high latitudes.


Bio(s): Bill Line is a Physical Scientist with NOAA/NESDIS/STAR in Fort Collins, CO, and is the STAR Imagery Science team lead. In his position, Bill collaborates with researchers at CIRA and a broad swath of operational users to conduct satellite-related research and to develop imagery-based tools and products. He also captures and shares operational examples of and best practices for incorporating satellite information into operations. Previously, Bill was a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Pueblo, CO.

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Title: The response of the North Pacific jet and stratosphere-to-troposphere transport of ozone over western North America to RCP8.5 climate forcing
Presenter(s): Dillon Elsbury, CIRES / NOAA CSL
Date & Time: 25 January 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAAScience Seminar Series

Title: The response of the North Pacific jet and stratosphere-to-troposphere transport of ozone over western North America to RCP8.5 climate forcing
NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dillon Elsbury, CIRES / NOAA CSL

Sponsor(s): NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory.

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.womack@noaa.gov

Abstract: Stratosphere-to-troposphere transport (STT) is an important source of ozone for the troposphere, particularly over western North America. STT in this region is predominantly controlled by a combination of the variability and location of the Pacific jet stream and the amount of ozone in the lower stratosphere, two factors which are likely to change if greenhouse gas concentrations continue to increase. Here we use Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model experiments with a tracer of stratospheric ozone (O3S) to study how end-of-the-century Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 8.5 sea surface temperatures (SSTs) and greenhouses gases (GHGs), in isolation and in combination, influence STT of ozone over western North America relative to a preindustrial control background state.We find that O3S increases up to 39% at 700 hPa over western North America in response to RCP8.5 forcing with the largest increases occurring during late winter and tapering off during spring and summer. The GHGs are primarily responsible for these tropospheric O3S changes. Both the future SSTs and the future GHGs accelerate the Brewer Dobson circulation, which increases extratropical lower stratospheric ozone mixing ratios. While the GHGs promote a more zonally symmetric lower stratospheric ozone change due to enhanced ozone production and some transport, the SSTs increase lower stratospheric ozone predominantly over the North Pacific via transport associated with a stationary planetary-scale wave. Ozone accumulates in the trough of this anomalous wave and is reduced over the wave's ridges, illustrating that the composition of the lower stratospheric ozone reservoir in the future is dependent on the stationary planetary-scale wave response to future SSTs. In addition, the future SSTs are found to prompt most changes to the large-scale circulation in the troposphere and stratosphere compared to the effect of the GHGs. These changes include modifying the position and speed of the future North Pacific jet, lifting the tropopause, accelerating both the Brewer-Dobson Circulation's shallow and deep branches, and enhancing two-way isentropic mixing in the stratosphere.

Bio(s): Dr. Dillon Elsbury is a CIRES Research Scientist in the CSL Chemistry and Climate Processes group. He received his BS in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Barbara, and earned his PhD in 2021 from UC Irvine working with Gudrun Magnusdottir. He joined CIRES / NOAA in 2021 to work on the effect of stratospheric circulation on surface weather and ozone.

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Title: Enhancing all-sky radiative transfer calculations for the assimilation of microwave observations
Presenter(s): Isaac Moradi. Research Scientist, CMNS-Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, Univ of MD
Date & Time: 25 January 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Enhancing all-sky radiative transfer calculations for the assimilation of microwave observations

Presenter(s): Isaac Moradi. Research Scientist, CMNS-Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, Univ of MD

Sponsor(s): NOAA JPSS Program

Seminar Contact(s): Bill Sjoberg bill.sjoberg@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract:
Community Radiative Transfer Model (CRTM) is widely used in the United States for the assimilation of satellite observations into NWP models. All-sky data assimilations systems rely on radiative transfer cloud scattering database for simulating all-sky observations from input profiles provided by the NWP model. The Mie theory is used by many fast RT models to estimate the optical properties of single particles. The Mie theory assumes spherical shapes for ice or snow particles with mixture of air and ice. However, hydrometeors scattering radiation at microwave frequencies have different shapes, sizes, and orientations. Therefore, using Mie theory to determine their optical properties leads to large uncertainties in all-sky radiative transfer calculations. The discrete dipole approximation (DDA) which approximates the optical properties of large objects in terms of discrete dipoles has shown promises in calculating the scattering properties of particles with different shapes in the microwave frequencies. The goal of the research is to enhance the CRTM scattering calculations for frozen hydrometeors in the microwave frequencies using the DDA technique. In addition to using stand-alone CRTM calculations using collocated ATMS and reanalysis profiles, the data assimilation experiments conducted using the NOAA FV3GFS forecast system will be used to evaluate the scattering improvements.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD


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24 January 2023

Title: Conversations with the Superintendent of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary on Current Issues
Presenter(s): Kevin Grant, Superintendent for NOAA's Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
Date & Time: 24 January 2023
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Conversations with the superintendent of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary on Current Issues

Presenter(s): Kevin Grant, Superintendent for NOAA's Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Join us for a conversation with the superintendent of Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary to learn about current topics and the upcoming Management Plan Review. The sanctuary, with offices in Port Angeles, Washington, is managed by NOAA and was designated in 1994. It encompasses nearly 3,200 square miles off the Washington coast, extending from Cape Flattery to the mouth of the Copalis River. Significant natural and cultural resources include 29 species of marine mammals, as well as large populations of nesting seabirds, shipwrecks, and some of the last remaining wilderness coastline in the lower 48 states.This webinar is co-sponsored by NOAA's Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and Feiro Marine Life Center.More information on the National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series:
http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series.html

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Title: U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing
Presenter(s): Erin Saffel, Arizona State Climatologist; Nikki Rae Tulley, University of Arizona
Date & Time: 24 January 2023
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Southwest Drought Briefing

Presenter(s):
Current Climate Conditions and Outlook:
Erin Saffel | Arizona State Climatologist Co-Developing the Drought Severity Evaluation Tool for Use on the Navajo Nation:
Nikki Rae Tulley | University of Arizona

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

Seminar Contact(s): Joel Lisonbee (joel.lisonbee@noaa.gov), NOAA/NIDIS

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Short-term drought in the Southwest has greatly improved while long-term drought continues. This webinar will look at current and forecast drought conditions for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah. This webinar also includes a presentation on "Co-Developing the Drought Severity Evaluation Tool for Use on the Navajo Nation."


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Title: A numerical study of wave-current interactions in Galway Bay, Ireland
Presenter(s): Clement Calvino, Universit de Caen Normandie, France
Date & Time: 24 January 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A numerical study of wave-current interactions in Galway Bay, Ireland

Presenter(s): Clement Calvino, Universit de Caen Normandie, France

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

Seminar contact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: A coupled wave-ocean numerical model is set-up for Galway Bay, in the West of Ireland, using the modelling suite COAWST. The model is validated against in-situ measurements, including wave buoys, ADCPs and tide gauges. A decent agreement is found but the impact of the coupling on the statistics remain small. It is partly explained by a localized impact of the coupling, numerically observed on areas not covered by the instruments. The results from the numerical model only are then used with a focus on Storm Hector (2018/06/14) in order to identify the key processes driving the wave-current interaction. The impact of currents on the sea state mostly features semi-diurnal modulations of the significant wave heights through either current-induced refraction, advection and tide-induced bottom friction. As for the impact of waves on the current circulation the dominant mechanism is an enhancement of the wind-induced circulation caused by the sea state, notably causing a strong jet exiting the bay which balances the input of momentum.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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Title: U.S. Southeast Climate 2022 Year in Review
Presenter(s): Chris Fuhrmann, Southeast Regional Climate Center; Jeff Dobur, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center; Todd Hamill, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center; Karin Gleason, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Date & Time: 24 January 2023
10:00 am - 10:45 am ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + 2022 Year in Review

Presenter(s):
Climate Overview: Chris Fuhrmann | Southeast Regional Climate Center Water Resources Overview: Jeff Dobur/Todd Hamill | NWS Southeast River Forecast Center Agriculture Impact Update: Pam Knox | University of Georgia 2022 Year in Review: Karin Gleason | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information

Sponsor(s): NOAA NCEI, National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), National Weather Service, Southeast Regional Climate Center, American Association of State Climatologists

Seminar Contact(s): Meredith Muth, NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), (Meredith.muth@noaa.gov)

Abstract: These webinars provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Nio and La Nia. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water supply, and ecosystems.The January 24 webinar will feature a special presentation on "2022 Year in Review."

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23 January 2023

Title: California-Nevada Drought & Climate Update and Outlook Webinar
Presenter(s): Julie Kalansky, CNAP, CW3E, Scripps Institution of Oceanography; Joseph Casola, Western Region Climate Services Director, NOAA NCEI; Justin Chambers, Western Regional Climate Center, Desert Research Institute, Michael Anderson, California Department of Water Resources, Steph McAfee, Nevada State Climate Office
Date & Time: 23 January 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: CA/NV Drought & Climate Update and Outlook Webinar + Preparing Your Winter Toolbox

Presenter(s):
Drought and Climate Update
Julie Kalansky | CNAP, CW3E, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Drought and Climate Outlook
Joseph Casola | Western Region Climate Services Director, NOAA NCEI

Westwide Drought Tracker Demonstration
Justin Chambers | Western Regional Climate Center, Desert Research Institute

State Climatologist Perspectives on the Current Drought
Michael Anderson | California Department of Water Resources
Steph McAfee | Nevada State Climate Office

Sponsor(s): National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS); California Nevada Climate Applications Program (CNAP); Western Regional Climate Center (WRCC)

Seminar Contact(s): Amanda Sheffield, NOAA/NIDIS, amanda.sheffield@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: According to the January 3 U.S. Drought Monitor, 98.8% of CA/NV is in drought, with 26.01% in Extreme (D3) or Exceptional (D4) Drought. But as a series of Atmospheric Rivers drench the region, the immediate threat has turned to flooding. But what does that mean for the drought? This webinar will provide an overview of the current conditions and outlooks as well as a demonstration of the Westwide Drought Tracker.

The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) January 2023 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e. El Nio and La Nia).

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20 January 2023

Title: January 2023 NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing
Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy
Date & Time: 20 January 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: January 2023 NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing

Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy

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

Seminar Contacts: Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

Abstract: We will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecast tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for February 2022 and the early spring season. Join the gathering online to learn what's happened and what may be in store with Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the Climate Specialist at the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy. He has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information describing Alaska's changing environment.

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Title: Three Minute Thesis Webinar on Winter Weather
Presenter(s): Zach Hiris, National Weather Service Forecast Office - Boulder / Denver, CO; Shawn Carter, National Weather Service Water Prediction Operations Division; Vanna Chmielewski, National Severe Storms Laboratory; Heather Reeves, University of Oklahoma Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations CIWRO working at NSSL; Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences CIRES University of Colorado Boulder working at Weather Prediction Center; Reid Wolcott, National Weather Service Forecast Office - Seattle, WA; Tom DiLiberto, Climate Program Office; Lance Wood, National Weather Service Forecast Office - Houston, TX
Date & Time: 20 January 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Three-Minute Thesis Webinar on Winter Weather

Presenter(s): Zach Hiris, National Weather Service Forecast Office - Boulder / Denver, CO; Shawn Carter, National Weather Service Water Prediction Operations Division; Vanna Chmielewski, National Severe Storms Laboratory; Heather Reeves, University of Oklahoma Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) working at NSSL; Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) University of Colorado Boulder working at Weather Prediction Center; Reid Wolcott, National Weather Service Forecast Office - Seattle, WA; Tom DiLiberto, Climate Program Office; Lance Wood, National Weather Service Forecast Office - Houston, TX

Sponsor(s): NOAA Regional Collaboration Network Seminar Contacts: Keli Pirtle, keli.pirtle@noaa.gov and Bethany Perry, bethany.perry@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: The NOAA Regional Collaboration Network invites you to join us from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET on Friday, January 20, for a special webinar designed to share experiences and information about NOAA's role related to winter weather. From exciting research on thundersnow to understanding roadway hazards, and emerging impacts from a changing climate - you will have the chance to hear straight from the experts on a wide array of topics! In addition, presenters will address questions from the audience.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Recording will be made available shortly after the seminar at: https://www.noaa.gov/regions/central-region-thesis-webinar-recordings

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19 January 2023

Title: Hawaii's Hidden Gem: Nihoa Island and Its Imperiled Biota
Presenter(s): Sheldon Plentovich, Ph. D., USFWS Pacific Islands Coastal Program Coordinator
Date & Time: 19 January 2023
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Hawaii's Hidden Gem: Nihoa Island and Its Imperiled Biota

Presenter(s): Sheldon Plentovich, Ph. D., USFWS Pacific Islands Coastal Program Coordinator

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Nihoa Island is the tallest and most biologically diverse island within Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument. The 63-ha volcanic remnant is steep and rocky with sheer cliffs reaching heights of almost 1000 feet. Nihoa's biota is remarkably intact and includes over 40 species (3 plants, 2 songbirds and over 35 arthropods) found nowhere else in the world. At least 16 species of seabirds breed on the island and the vegetation is dominated by plants that are endangered and difficult to find elsewhere in the Hawaiian Islands. The island is also home to a variety of fantastical arthropods like the Nihoa trap door spider, Conant's giant Nihoa Tree Cricket and a terrestrial snail that is the last surviving member of its genus in the Hawaiian Islands. Despite regular trips to the island, very little is known about the natural history of Nihoa's arthropods and many species remain undiscovered or undescribed by scientists. Although limited in number, invasive plants and invasive arthropods, especially ants pose a significant threat to the island's biota and support for control and eradication of these species is necessary for the continued existence of Nihoa's curious and incredibly diverse biota. Join Sheldon Plentovich as she shares her work on Nihoa and what lies ahead for this hidden gem of Hawaii.

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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Title: Decision Support Research on Climate-Sensitive Health Risks: Highlights from the NOAA Climate Program Office’s Climate and Societal Interactions Division
Presenter(s): Kristin VanderMolen, Desert Research Institute / California Nevada Applications Program, CNAP; Benjamin Hatchett, Desert Research Institute; Zack Guido, University of Arizona
Date & Time: 19 January 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Decision Support Research on Climate-Sensitive Health Risks: Highlights from the NOAA Climate Program Office's Climate and Societal Interactions Division

Presenter(s): Kristin VanderMolen, Desert Research Institute / California Nevada Applications Program (CNAP); Benjamin Hatchett, Desert Research Institute; Zack Guido, University of Arizona

Sponsor(s): NOAA/OAR/Climate Program Office Seminar Contacts: Genie Bey, genie.bey@noaa.gov; Amanda Speciale, amanda.speciale@noaa.gov Location: Webinar

Abstract: This webinar will focus on research results of select heat-related projects funded by the NOAA Climate Program Office (CPO) Climate and Societal Interaction (CSI) Division's International Research and Applications Program (IRAP) from FY18 - 20. This interdisciplinary research competition sought to inform planning and prevention focused on weather and climate-sensitive health risks to U.S. economic, development, scientific and safety interests at home and abroad. Applicants working in transboundary regions of the U.S. were encouraged to partner with teams supported by NOAA's Climate Adaptation Partnerships, formerly the Regionally Integrated Sciences and Assessments Program (CAP/RISA) program. CSI's current portfolio of programs includes includes the Adaptation Sciences (AdSci) research program, which helps advance the knowledge, methods, and frameworks needed to move society beyond incremental adaptation toward more widespread, connected, adaptive pathways and resilience strategies with clear economic and societal co-benefits, and the Climate Adaptation Partnerships, formerly the Regionally Integrated Sciences and Assessments Program (CAP/RISA) program, which advances equitable adaptation through sustained regional research and community engagement. AdSci's portfolio of international research and engagement activities builds on the networks and insights generated by the IRAP program.

Bio(s): Kristin VanderMolen is an Assistant Research Professor at the Desert Research Institute in Reno, NV. She has a background in environmental anthropology and conducts stakeholder- and community-driven research on climate impacts and adaptation, including on information and health equity related to extreme heat and wildfire smoke. She also works in the development and evaluation of co-produced climate science for land and natural resource management. Her work is focused in Nevada and California.Benjamin Hatchet enjoys working on interdisciplinary projects preferably with substantial involvement from stakeholders across agencies and the public in mountain environments worldwide. His work focuses on weather and climate extremes in the past, present, and future using observations, modeling, and theory. By working with experts in social science, liberal arts, graphic design, public health, hydrology, fire science, geomorphology, meteorology, and climatology he aims to produce actionable science to help address multifaceted problems in a warming world.Zack Guido is an Assistant Research Professor at the UA's Arizona Institute for Resilient Environments and Societies (AIRES), and School of Natural Resources and Environment. Zack is the director of AIRES's International Programs initiative that supports UA efforts to bring resilience research to international development challenges. Zack's research focuses on climate impacts, the socio-environmental determinants of vulnerability and resilience, and the role of weather and climate information in decision-making. These research topics are often addressed in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborations. Zack has active research projects in the U.S. Southwest, Caribbean, Bangladesh, and Africa.

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Title: North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Outlook
Presenter(s): Martha Durr, Nebraska State Climatologist
Date & Time: 19 January 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

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

Presenter(s): Martha Durr | Nebraska State Climatologist

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) or Molly Woloszyn (Molly.Woloszyn@noaa.gov)

Location: Webinar

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.

January 2023 topics include continuing drought challenges and impacts both short and long term; major river system updates; major climate/weather events and their impacts; La Nia for the third winter in a row what does it mean for this region; various conditions (snow cover/depth, soils, river, reservoirs, ice); and temperature/precipitation outlooks for the next month and season.

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18 January 2023

Title: Collaborating with local fisherman to better understand the spawning seasons of Hawaiian Jacks
Presenter(s): Cassie Pardee , Poseidon Fisheries Research
Date & Time: 18 January 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Collaborating with local fisherman to better understand the spawning seasons of Hawaiian JacksPart of the NOAA Inouye Regional Center (IRC) Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Cassie Pardee, fisheries biologist and co-founder of Poseidon Fisheries Research

Sponsor(s): IRC Seminar Series

Seminar Contact(s): Kate Taylor, IRC Seminar Committee, kate.taylor@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: Over the past two year, Poseidon Fisheries Research group worked cooperatively with local fisherman from all over Hawai'i to determine the spawning seasonality of two highly targeted recreational species: 'Omilu (Caranx melampygus) and Ulua (Caranx ignobilis). Fishermen were taught how to handle fish while collecting data on length, weight, and sex. This data was then used to determine the months and lunar cycles for Ulua and 'Omilu spawning. Poseidon values working with the community to help gather data and build trust between scientists and local resource users. This research was funded by a Pacific Islands Recreational Fisheries grant in 2020.

Bio(s): Cassie Pardee is a fisheries biologist and co-founder of Poseidon Fisheries Research, a local organization whose main goal is to work with the local fishing community to learn about their resources and share information back with stakeholders to increase trust and collaboration.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: A recording of this presentation will be made available on the IRC Seminar Google Drive. Reach out to the Seminar Contact following the seminar.

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Title: Distribution of apicomplexans in shallow and deep-sea octocorals of the Caribbean and North Atlantic
Presenter(s): Akacia Halliday-Isaac, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Biology, University of Mississippi
Date & Time: 18 January 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Distribution of apicomplexans in shallow and deep-sea octocorals of the Caribbean and North AtlanticPart of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Akacia Halliday-Isaac, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Biology, University of Mississippi

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics Working Group

Seminar Contact(s): Katharine Egan, NOAA 'Omics Coordinator, noaa.omics@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Abstract: Apicomplexans include the causative agents of globally important human diseases such as malaria and cryptosporidiosis and infections such as toxoplasmosis. Apicomplexans occur in vertebrate and invertebrate hosts, in both terrestrial and aquatic habitats. In the Caribbean, hard coral cover has dramatically declined while octocorals remain common, making octocorals the likely future of Caribbean reefs. Apicomplexans were first documented in corals in 1984 with the occurrence of Nematopsis spp. in colonies of the scleractinian Porites porites in Puerto Rico. Subsequently, other reports of apicomplexan existence in corals followed, such as apicomplexan oocysts infecting nine scleractinian coral species across the Caribbean and an apicomplexan coccidian protozoan occurring within bleached Orbicella annularis species complex samples. Subsequent studies focused on this apicomplexan (later named Corallicola aquarius) and showed that this apicomplexan is often associated with corals and the surrounding reef. This indicates a larger need to examine octocoral species for alternative symbionts. These potential alternate symbionts could play a part in the octocoral's response to environmental changes. Deciphering the prevalence of the dinoflagellate relatives in octocorals and characterizing the bacterial microbiome in additional octocoral species are integral to understanding octocorals' continued success in the Caribbean. The goal of my research is to determine the existence and prevalence of apicomplexans in octocorals from the Caribbean and North Atlantic using field collections, sampling of wet and dry preserved museum coral samples, and genetic techniques. The apicomplexan Corallicola aquarius and Anthozoaphila gnarlus (present in 1 sample) were found across 14 species of the octocorals.

Bio(s): Akacia Halliday-Isaac is an Afro-Caribbean woman from St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands. She is interested in marine ecology and specifically in studying symbiosis and the roles that microorganisms play in various ecosystems. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. studying ecological and evolution dynamics in the labs of Dr. Colin Jackson and Dr. Peter Zee at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi.

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

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17 January 2023

Title: West Watch: Impacts of the McKinney Fire and Associated Debris Flow
Presenter(s): Tom Wright, Incident Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Medford, OR | Shari Witmore, Fish Biologist, NOAA Fisheries, Arcata, CA | Tim Bailey, Regional Technical Services Program Manager, The Watershed Research and Training Center, Hayfork, CA | Spencer Higginson Service Hydrologist, National Weather Service, Medford, OR
Date & Time: 17 January 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:



Title: West Watch: Impacts of the McKinney Fire and Associated Debris Flow

Presenter(s): | Tom Wright (Incident Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Medford, OR) | Shari Witmore (Fish Biologist, NOAA Fisheries, Arcata, CA) | Tim Bailey (Regional Technical Services Program Manager, The Watershed Research and Training Center, Hayfork, CA) | Spencer Higginson (Service Hydrologist, National Weather Service, Medford, OR) |

Sponsor(s): The NOAA West Regional Collaboration Network. West Watch is a monthly webinar series that brings together NOAA staff and partners from across the agency and region to share information about climate observations and impacts across the West.Seminar Contacts: Joe Casola (joseph.casola@noaa.gov), James White (james.h.white@noaa.gov)Location: Webinar


Abstract: The McKinney Fire in far northern California grew explosively early in the fire season of 2022, endangering nearby communities. Not long after its ignition, thunderstorms over the fire brought dangerous debris flows across the fire area. This presentation seeks to explore the fire and its associated debris flows from a diversity of expert viewpoints. Our panel will discuss the fire itself, the meteorology and hydrology that lead to the debris flow, and subsequent ecological and fisheries impacts.

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Title: Experimenting with Elevation: Building a New Collaboration to Explore Management Options for Wetland Elevation Maintenance
Presenter(s): Samantha Chapman, Villanova University, samantha.chapman@villanova.edu; Kaitlyn Dietz, GTM NERR, Kaitlyn.Dietz@dep.state.fl.us; Tess Adgie, Villanova University, therese.adgie@villanova.edu
Date & Time: 17 January 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar SeriesDate & Time: 17 January 2023, 3 - 4 pm ET

Title: Experimenting with Elevation: Building a New Collaboration to Explore Management Options for Wetland Elevation Maintenance

Presenter(s):
  • Samantha Chapman, Co-director of Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stewardship, Villanova University
  • Kaitlyn Dietz, Collaboration Coordinator, Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
  • Tess Adgie, Manager of the Chapman-Langley Lab, Villanova University


Sponsor(s): This webinar is co-sponsored by the NERRS Science Collaborative and NOAA RESTORE Seminar Contacts: Doug George (douglas.george@noaa.gov) or Nick Soberal (nsoberal@umich.edu) Location: Webinar
Abstract
Portions of wetlands at the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve in Northeastern Florida are predicted to collapse over the next century due to the onslaught of rising sea levels and major storms. To sustain these vulnerable wetland habitats, scientists and land managers must understand the complex relationships between plant and sediment inputs and surface elevation levels. This 2020 catalyst project developed a Coastal Vulnerability Index to assess what role particular habitats are playing in preventing coastal erosion at the GTM Reserve, and these data have demonstrated how management decisions can help increase or maintain wetland surface elevation. In this webinar, the project team will discuss key findings and share important implications the project will have on communal restoration planning addressing sea level rise in the region.

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Title: Modelling the salinity response to freshwater pulses in estuaries
Presenter(s): Bouke Biemond, Utrecht University
Date & Time: 17 January 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Modelling the salinity response to freshwater pulses in estuaries

Presenter(s): Bouke Biemond, Utrecht University

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

Seminar contact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Abstract: Freshwater pulses (during which river discharge is much higher than average) occur in many estuaries and strongly impact estuarine functioning. To gain insight into the estuarine salinity response to freshwater pulses, an idealized model is presented. With respect to earlier models on the spatiotemporal behavior of salinity in estuaries, it includes additional processes that provide a more detailed vertical structure of salinity. Simulation of an observed salinity response to a freshwater pulse in the Guadalquivir Estuary (Spain) shows that this is important to adequately simulate the salinity structure. The model is used to determine the dependency of the estuarine salinity response to freshwater pulses for different background discharge, tides, and different intensities and durations of the pulses. Results indicate that the change in salt intrusion length due to a freshwater pulse is proportional to the ratio between peak and background river discharge and depends linearly on the duration of the pulse if there is no equilibration during the pulse. The adjustment time, which is the time it takes for the estuary to reach equilibrium after an increase in river discharge, scales with the ratio of the change in salt intrusion length and the peak river discharge. The recovery time, that is, the time it takes for the estuary to reach equilibrium after a decrease in river discharge, does not depend on the amount of decrease in salt intrusion length caused by the pulse. The strength of the tides is of minor importance to the salt dynamics during and after the pulse.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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Title: Do Marine protected areas (MPAs) matter for climate change mitigation and adaptation?
Presenter(s): Joachim Claudet, French National Center for Scientific Research
Date & Time: 17 January 2023
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Presenter(s):
Joachim Claudet, French National Center for Scientific Research

Sponsor(s): NOAA National MPA Center and OCTO

Abstract:
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are increasingly being promoted as an ocean-based climate solution. These claims are controversial, however, because the literature on the climate benefits of MPAs is diffuse and poorly synthesized. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted a systematic literature review of 22,403 publications spanning 241 MPAs and analyzed these across 16 ecological and social pathways through which MPAs could contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Our meta-analysis found that marine conservation can significantly enhance carbon sequestration, coastal protection, biodiversity, and the reproductive capacity of marine organisms as well as fishers' catch and income. Most of these benefits are only achieved in fully or highly protected areas and increase with MPA age. This webinar will present these results and discuss the extent to which MPAs can be a useful tool for mitigating climate change and adapting social-ecological systems.

Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here (https://marineprotectedareas.noaa.gov/resources/webinars/archive.html)

Seminar POC for questions: Zac Cannizzo, zac.cannizzo@noaa.gov

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12 January 2023

Title: NOAA CoastWatch: Introducing COSTA - Collaboration for Oil Spill Tracking in the Americas
Presenter(s): Emily Smail, UMD
Date & Time: 12 January 2023
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Introducing COSTA: Collaboration for Oil Spill Tracking in the Americas


Presenter(s): Emily Smail, GEO Blue Planet, University of Maryland

Abstract: The COSTA program is an international effort supported by GEO Blue Planet and AmeriGEO to train and coordinate a region wide satellite monitoring and analysis program to help with oil spill prevention, early mitigation and response in the Americas. During its pilot phase, the first oil spill monitoring program in the region became operational in the island country of Trinidad and Tobago since July 2021. Training opportunities to learn about satellite oil spill monitoring using mostly freely available satellite optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery and GIS tools are now underway with other countries in the region, and are led by NOAA's Satellite Analysis Branch and Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) in Trinidad and Tobago.

This presentation is co-authored by Bonnie Zhu.

Sponsor(s): NOAA CoastWatch (STAR)

Seminar Contact(s): Victoria.Wegman@noaa.gov
Slides, Recordings Other Materials: available 24-48 hours following the seminar at this link:
https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/star/PastSeminars.php

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Title: Coping with Climate Anxiety & Grief
Presenter(s): Jennifer Atkinson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Environmental Humanities, University of Washington, Bothell
Date & Time: 12 January 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Coping with Climate Anxiety & Grief

Presenter(s): Jennifer Atkinson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Environmental Humanities, University of Washington, Bothell

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS.NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jamSeminar POC: Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.govSeminars are public meetings, and these may be recorded if the speaker has agreed to do so. If you missed a current seminar and would like to check if a recording is available, please contact Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov

Abstract: As our climate crisis deepens, despair is on the rise. Terms like eco-anxiety and climate grief have become common buzzwords, and a raft of new studies identifies climate disruption as a mental health crisis. This talk outlines the existential toll of environmental destruction on different groups " from scientists and activists to students and BIPOC communities. We will also discuss strategies for processing difficult emotions and developing the agency and courage needed to stay engaged in the work ahead.

BIO
Dr. Jennifer Atkinson is an Associate Professor of environmental humanities at the University of Washington, Bothell. Her seminars on Eco-Grief & Climate Anxiety have been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, NBC News and many other outlets. Dr. Atkinson is currently working on a book titled An Existential Toolkit for the Climate Crisis, which offers strategies to help students navigate the emotional toll of climate breakdown. She leads public seminars on climate and mental health in partnership with youth activists, psychologists, climate scientists and policy makers. Her podcast Facing It also gives people tools to channel eco-anxiety into action.
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Title: The Metasciences and their Importance for NOAA
Presenter(s): Steve Elliott, PhD, Program Analyst with Groundswell in the NOAA OAR Office of Science Support
Date & Time: 12 January 2023
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series



Title: The Metasciences and their Importance for NOAANOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Steve Elliott, PhD, Program Analyst with Groundswell in the NOAA OAR Office of Science Support



Sponsor(s): OAR's Office of Science Support

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



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



Abstract: This session reviews the metasciences--disciplines in which researchers study the practices and processes of science. It shows how metasciences can better inform activities vital to NOAA, such as research evaluations, portfolio analyses, and organizational design. It will be of interest to people who want to better understand how things like bibliometrics, surveys, and organizational analyses share a general framework. It will also interest people who are looking for further relevant resources or to expand metascience communities at NOAA.

Keywords: research evaluation; organizational research; social sciences



Bio(s): Steve Elliott spent a year with the Weather Program Office in OAR as a AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow. He has since returned to the OAR's Office of Science Support to provide subject matter expertise about the metasciences. He has a PhD in biology and did his postdoctoral training in sociology of science.


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


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10 January 2023

Title: Southeast Alaska Drought
Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, ACCAP Climate Specialist, and Andrew Hoell, NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory
Date & Time: 10 January 2023
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Southeast Alaska Drought

Presenter(s): Rick Thoman (ACCAP Climate Specialist) and Andrew Hoell (NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory)

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

Seminar Contact(s): Alison Hayden (abhayden@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)



Abstract: Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and policy and the International Arctic Research Center recently released a report reviewing the Southeast Alaska drought of 2016-2019. During this webinar, we will discuss the drought history, causes and ecosystem impacts in the region. Select community perspectives will be highlighted and the likelihood of future drought events will be reviewed. For Tribes, communities and decision makers in Southeast Alaska, this report will provide ready access to what happened and can inform planning, adaptation and mitigation activities in the future.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the Climate Specialist at the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy. He has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities, and the media.

Andy Hoell is a Research Meteorologist with the Hydrology Applications Division of the NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory. He is also the Co-Lead of the NOAA Drought Task Force. He researches the predictability, risk, and processes that underpin regional hydroclimatic extremes, using observations, initialized forecast systems, and earth system models. His research is used to produce forward-looking outlooks and assessments of environmental conditions relevant to agriculture, water security, and livelihoods for famine and drought early warning systems across the globe.

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

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5 January 2023

Title: Warming waters & shifting fishes: Vulnerability and resilience of marine food webs and fisheries
Presenter(s): Rebecca Selden, PhD, Assistant Professor, Wellesley College
Date & Time: 5 January 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Warming waters & shifting fishes: Vulnerability and resilience of marine food webs and fisheries

Presenter(s): Rebecca Selden, PhD, Assistant Professor, Wellesley College

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS.NWFSC's Virtual Monster Jam; https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/nwfsc-monster-seminar-jam

Seminar Contact(s): Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.govSeminars are public meetings, and these may be recorded if the speaker has agreed to do so. If you missed a current seminar and would like to check if a recording is available, please contact Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov

Abstract: As waters warm, species are shifting out of historically important areas and moving into new ones. Where species shift at different rates, food webs can be altered, with important consequences for marine ecosystems. For coastal communities, changing availability of target species can result in differential vulnerability to climate change. Likewise, social, economic, and technological constraints can limit the type and magnitude of the response by fishing communities. We use predictive models to anticipate the impacts of warming on ocean food webs, examine how shifts in species distribution alter availability to fisheries, and explore historical responses of fishing communities to shifting species distributions.

We find that warming-driven differences in predator-prey overlap can alter the strength of species interactions. However, the net ecosystem effect of warming may be buffered by thermal trait diversity in the predator guild. Variation in foraging traits of fishers such as the average distance from port, the overall size of the fishing ground, and the location of the fishing ground within their target species range alters the combined effect of changes in stock size and distribution on availability to fishing communities. Fishing communities demonstrate distinct capacities to shift catch composition and/or fishing grounds that vary in part based on gear types. Fleet differences among nearby ports can result in categorically different capacities for change, highlighting the value of considering distinct fleets within a port to complement port-level social vulnerability metrics.

BIO
Dr. Selden earned her BA from Bowdoin College with a senior thesis on the effects of predator cues on urchin demographics. After graduation she had a fellowship to investigate how local communities are involved in sea turtle conservation in the Cayman Islands, South Africa, Australia, Malaysia and Panama. She studied the effects of fishing on size-structured predator-prey interactions during her PhD at the University of California Santa Barbara. For her NSF-OCE postdoctoral fellowship at Rutgers University, she shifted her research focus to the effects of climate change on marine food webs and fisheries. She is currently an assistant professor at Wellesley College and is collaborating with researchers at NWFSC on examining climate vulnerability of West Coast fishing communities.NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly email: Send an email to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your comments and ideas!

3 January 2023

Title: On prediction of phytoplankton using a machine learning model with both in situ and satellite data
Presenter(s): Jian Shen, Virginia Institute for Marine Sciences
Date & Time: 3 January 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: On prediction of phytoplankton using a machine learning model with both in situ and satellite data

Presenter(s): Jian Shen (Virginia Institute for Marine Sciences)

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

Seminar contact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Abstract: With the rapid accumulation of observation data in the Chesapeake Bay, big-data analysis based on machine learning (ML) techniques has been applied to the Chesapeake Bay to test the feasibility of forecasting temporal-spatial variations of water quality state variables. Several successful applications for predicting summer hypoxia and algal bloom in tributaries and mainstem demonstrate that the ML-based models can successfully predict temporal-spatial distributions of DO and Chl-a concentration, and hypoxia volume in the Chesapeake Bay, which have the model predictive skills similar to three-dimensional models. The ML model applied to the Bay comprises three major components including empirical orthogonal functions analysis (EOF), automatic selection of forcing transformation (ASFT), and neural network. The EOF analysis is capable of reducing the diminution of the data model. The independent variables used in the model include commonly available freshwater discharges and nutrient loadings from major rivers, wind forcing, air temperature, and solar redaction. These variables have been transformed
into multiple new variables by ASFT, which account for the accumulative and time delay effects of external forcing due to transport processes. The transformed variables are used to simulate dominant EOF temporal modes. The forcing variable transformation is a critical component incorporating underlying physical and biological processes into the data model. Using the first 75% of the 32-year (1985-2016) dataset for neural network mode training. The model gives a high skill in predicting hypoxic volume, spatial-temporal DO, and Chl-distributions. The model well predicts July hypoxic volume with an R2 of 0.97. Currently, we also successfully applied the data model to predict the seasonal surface distribution of Chl-a in the Bay using satellite data. The model results demonstrate that the ML model has good potential for forecasting DO and algal bloom in the Chesapeake Bay. The importance as to how to select independent model parameters and conduct parameter transformation linking nutrient loading to the change of DO and Chl-a will be presented. The contribution of different input variables to improve model prediction will be discussed.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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