NOAA Science Seminar Series

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Smoke Emissions from Fires: Trends and Anomalies
LEO Science Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Shobha Kondragunta, Research Physical Scientist, NOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR)

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

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

Remote Access:
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Abstract: Wildfires emit smoke into the atmosphere, impacting the environment and leading to detrimental impacts on human health and economy. The estimation of spatially and temporally resolved emissions from biomass burning provides critical information to understand the role of fires as a source sector for pollution. The use of satellite active fire products is an effective pathway to investigate wildfire emissions around the world. In this study, the Global Biomass Burning Emissions - eXtended is employed to estimate long-term temporal variation and geographic distribution of smoke emissions using satellite observations from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) and the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS). This study has identified that crop emissions are declining globally except in eight countries (e.g., India) due to a shift from burning crop residue to its recycling in developing countries. Similarly, in parts of the world such as in the western United States, there is a rise in the intensity, size, and duration of wildfires leading to a rise in smoke related pollution. Effective wildfire prevention and management could be beneficial to rapidly reduce smoke emissions from biomass burning. In this seminar presentation, I will present our work related to the generation of twenty-three years of fire emissions data record from MODIS and 13 years of fire emissions data record from VIIRS including the validation of emissions estimates. Findings from the analysis of this data record will also be presentedwith a focus on air quality impacts.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Machine Learning Techniques to Identify Solar Filaments

Presenter(s): Ryan Goldberg, Graduate Student, NOAA Office of Education, Educational Partnership Program (EPP), NOAA Cooperative Science Center for Earth System Science and Remote Sensing Technologies (CESSRST-II), Cohort 3 Fellow at the City University of New York City College

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

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

Remote Access: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/npq-acov-qvq Or dial: (US) +1 650-817-8118 PIN: 330 346 383#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/npq-acov-qvq?pin=2093849599062

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Abstract: Solar filaments are a regularly occurring feature of the solar atmosphere that provides crucial information on changes in solar activity and helps forecast solar weather. Most notably, filaments can give rise to coronal mass ejections (CMEs), a large expulsion of plasma and magnetic field from the Sun's corona that can heavily impact Earth's magnetosphere. However, filaments can be hard to detect across the entire solar disc, and methods that rely on human annotations, which are inherently costly and time-consuming, can lead to inconsistent mapping of solar phenomena. This project uses imagery from the Global Oscillation Network Group (GONG), which observes the full solar disk in the H-alpha band where filaments are most prominent. The first step uses preprocessing techniques to highlight filament features, along with the Segment Anything Model(SAM), to produce a first-pass filament segmentation. These SAM predictions are improved by incorporating physical constraints from known filament shapes, often connecting closely but separately located prediction masks. The second step trains a U-Net model on the machine-generated pseudo-labels to produce refined filament predictions. This model is validated against existing human-annotated filament mapping of the GONG H-alpha solar images.This self-training pipeline offers a scalable alternative to human annotations for filament mapping and the creation of a consistent, large-scale dataset. The dataset can serve as a new benchmark for solar filament detection models, and the self-training model can be adapted for automated analysis.The results are from the NOAA EPP CSC NERTO (in-residence at NOAA graduate internship) project conducted with NOAA mentor Rob Redmon of the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). The NERTO aligns with NOAA CSC CESSRST-II's goal to advance environmental data science and develop innovative remote sensing and machine learning capabilities that support NOAA's mission. The NERTO project, A Self-Trained Deep-Learning Methodology for Automated Solar Filament Detection and Dataset Generation, also deepened the intern's understanding of NOAA's data stewardship practices, solar-terrestrial monitoring needs, and the application of artificial intelligence to large-scale environmental information systems.

Bio(s): Ryan Goldberg is a NOAA Cooperative Science Center Fellow for the Center for Earth System Science and Remote Sensing Technologies (CESSRST-II). He is currently a PhD candidate at the CCNY Grove School of Engineering, studying Electrical Engineering with a research focus in Computer Vision. His current research involves adapting machine learning methods for data-driven climate research. Other projects include working in tandem with geoscientists to develop data-driven landslide-susceptibility maps to expand regional predictability and robustness. Ryan believes that the best use cases for artificial intelligence research come from partnering with subject-matter experts to leverage niche insights and advanced computational techniques to solve real-world environmental challenges. As such, his plans tackling the problem of filament detection involve applying more human annotations and input in model training.Ryan Goldberg is supported as a Cohort 3 Graduate Scholar in the NOAA Center for Earth System Science and Remote Sensing Technologies(CESSRST-II) EPP Cooperative Science Center award.For more information access the webpage for the Cooperative Science Centers, https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/epp-msi/csc/20212022-awards andNERTO, www.noaa.gov/eppnerto/.
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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A Web-Based Deep Learning Tool for Automated Coral Reef Halo Monitoring

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Madin, PhD (Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawaii at Mnoa) and Simone Franceschini, PhD (Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

Seminar Contact(s): Caroline Donovan, caroline.donovan@noaa.gov

Accessibility: Closed captioning available through Google Meet platform

Abstract: Coral reef halos, distinct sand rings surrounding patch reefs, offer a powerful ecological signal that can provide insight into predator presence, herbivore behavior, and overall reef health. In this talk, we will introduce our new web-based platform built in Python, which leverages deep learning to detect and quantify halo patterns from high-resolution satellite imagery automatically. Our goal is to demonstrate how AI-enabled detection can complement traditional survey methods, reduce manual interpretation time, and reveal spatial or temporal changes that might otherwise go unnoticed. The presentation will highlight opportunities for collaborative use of the platform, pathways for operational integration into NOAA programs, and upcoming features aimed at expanding accessibility for managers, researchers, and conservation partners.

Recordings: Seminar recording will be available afterward, as requested.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA Data or Information Resource Spotlights
NOAA Gulf of America Forum Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Meredith Muth, Senior Program Manager, National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS); Kelsey Eigsti, Digital Communications Coordinator, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), NIDIS; Jessi James-Barry, Gulf Coast Regional Coordinator, NOAA Marine Debris Program, Office of Response & Restoration; Ashley Hill, Florida Regional Coordinator, NOAA Marine Debris Program, Office of Response & Restoration; Analise Keeney, Coastal Hazards Oceanographer, NOAA's Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Gulf of America 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 Network

Remote Access: Please register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/77721630570506333Note: This webinar will be recorded. Please do not share any Personal or Business Identifiable Information (PII or BII) during the webinar.

Abstract: The NOAA Gulf of America Forum Webinar Series is excited to highlight three online data or information resources valuable for the region. Speakers will briefly share about each resource, highlighting some of the fascinating and useful information you can find in them. Topics and speakers include:

- Mississippi River Basin Drought and Water Dashboard: Meredith Muth, Senior Program Manager, National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and Kelsey Eigsti, Digital Communications Coordinator, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), NIDIS

- Marine Debris Monitoring Assessment Protocol: Jessi James-Barry, Gulf Coast Regional Coordinator, NOAA Marine Debris Program and Ashley Hill, Florida Regional Coordinator, NOAA Marine Debris Program, Office of Response & Restoration

- Coastal Ocean Reanalysis (CORA): Analise Keeney, Coastal Hazards Oceanographer, NOAA's Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS)


Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: This webinar will be recorded and shared online. Please contact Kristen.R.Laursen@noaa.gov for the recording and/or PDF of this webinar.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Date & Time: 14 January 2026, 3 - 4 pm ET

Title: Habitat Heartbeats: Listening to What Oysters and Mussels Can Tell Us about Southern California Estuaries

Presenter(s):

• Luke Miller, San Diego State University

• Kristen Goodrich, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve

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

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

Remote Access: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c2ajZAyBSTewP3k0SnIKzQ

Abstract
Southern California's estuaries can experience large swings in water quality due to events like freshwater inflow, sewage spills, and estuary mouth closures. The Tijuana River NERR (TRNERR) monitors several estuaries in San Diego County to better understand how biological communities respond to changes in water quality. Through an iterative process with TRNERR and other users, this project team co-developed a biosensor monitoring system that uses shellfish (oysters and mussels) as biosentinels. Alongside state and local land managers and other wetland and aquaculture professionals, the team designed an open-source electronic sensor that attaches to shellfish and monitors gaping behavior and heart rate. These metrics that can be used as indicators of physiological stress in response to environmental changes.

In this webinar, the project team will describe their collaborative process within the team and with additional potential end users. Potential users included resource managers, aquaculture practitioners, and research biologists working with these bivalves in other settings. The team will describe the basic components of the biosensor equipment and approaches used in the field and lab for gathering and analyzing data. Data from the focal estuaries will be used to illustrate individual and group responses of the biosentinel bivalves to rapidly-shifting water quality conditions.

Bio(s): Please visit here for more information about the webinar.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Whales, Wonder, and the Santa Barbara Channel: How Whale Heritage Areas Inspire Conservation and CareSeries: National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Holly Lohuis, Marine biologist, naturalist and Co-Director of the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage AreaRegister: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/802884732754132054

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Abstract: Join marine biologist, naturalist, and Co-Director of the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area, Holly Lohuis, as she shares stories of the diversity of whales that feed and travel through the Santa Barbara Channel and the waters of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Through the lens of the Whale Heritage Area designation, discover how responsible tourism, community engagement, and education play a vital role in protecting whales and fostering a deeper connection to our ocean.

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

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: eDNA as a tool to assess biodiversity in sediment samples associated with oyster restoration in the Hampton River

NOAA Library Seminar

Presenter(s): Jahlen Shang Pinelo, Hampton University, NOAA LMRCSC Master's Fellow (She/her)

Sponsor(s): NOAA 'Omics and NOAA Library

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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5597949

Abstract: Oysters are economically important in the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton River that has naturally occurring oyster reefs and artificial oyster reefs set to be planted. Environmental DNA (eDNA) is used to investigate the biodiversity associated with 3 sites:a natural oyster reef, a site for reef restoration planting, and a control area with no history of oyster reefs.Sediment samples will be collected seasonally to assess the changes in biodiversity before, during and after the planting of the oyster reefs.The 16S rRNA marker gene will be used to capture a comprehensive view of the microbial communities over a year's time span.This project will produce baseline microbial and eukaryotic biodiversity data for the Hampton River, provide insights on seasonal biodiversity, and highlight the value of oyster restoration efforts.This work can help inform NOAA fisheries through the tracking and monitoring of important fisheries and critical habitat for ecologically and commercially valuable species.

Keywords: environmentalDNA, Hampton River, Fisheries Monitoring

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

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

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Using Long-term Satellite Ocean Color Records for Detecting Persistent Oceanic Trends

Presenter(s): Myung-Sook Park, Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST)

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

Remote Access: https://meet.google.com/hnd-zams-bgo

Seminar Contact(s): Cara.Wilson@NOAA.gov

Abstract: Phytoplankton play a central role in marine biogeochemical processes and ocean ecosystems, and satellite ocean color observations provide a powerful means of monitoring their variability through changes in optical properties of seawater. However, interpreting long-term signals from ocean color data remains challenging due to the strong influence of natural variability and measurement uncertainties. In this seminar, we introduce an analysis framework that integrates long-term environmental records with multi-decadal satellite ocean color observations to better separate persistent signals from dominant modes of natural variability. By combining complementary datasets and applying signal-separation techniques, this approach enables a clearer examination of long-term changes in ocean optical properties without relying on short-term fluctuations.We discuss how variations in light absorption and scattering"linked to changes in phytoplankton and dissolved constituents"can be systematically examined using sustained satellite observations. Rather than focusing on specific regional outcomes, the emphasis of this seminar is on the methodological approach, data consistency, and the implications for long-term monitoring. This work highlights the importance of continuous, well-calibrated satellite ocean color records as an essential component of operational ocean monitoring systems and their applications to ecosystem and fisheries-relevant studies.Speaker

Bio(s): Myung-Sook (Jina) Park is a Principal Research Scientist at the Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST), where she works at the Korea Ocean Satellite Center on satellite ocean color remote sensing. Her research focuses on radiometric calibration, chlorophyll-a algorithm development for GOCI-II, and the use of long-term ocean color data to detect climate-driven changes in marine ecosystems and ocean"atmosphere interactions. Trained in atmospheric science, she now conducts integrated and interdisciplinary research that bridges atmospheric processes and long-term ocean color applications. She received her Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Seoul National University in 2009 and was a Visiting Research Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center from 2022 to 2023, collaborating with NASA and NOAA scientists on climate-related ocean color studies. Jina enjoys practicing yoga, playing the piano, and collaborating with researchers from around the world.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Low Earth Orbit Satellite Observations: A Key Element in Enhancing Tropical Cyclone Predictions
LEO Science Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Isaac Moradi, Research Scientist, Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) / Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies (CISESS), University of Maryland, College Park, and NASA Global Modelling and Assimilation Office, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)

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

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

Remote Access:
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Abstract: Tropical cyclones are among the most destructive natural disasters, causing widespread damage and loss of life each year. Accurate forecasting, driven by satellite observations and high-resolution numerical models, is essential for mitigating their impact. This seminar examines how assimilating observations from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and increasing model resolution enhance cyclone track predictions, helping to prevent delayed warnings and minimize unnecessary evacuations.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: eDNA as a tool to assess biodiversity in sediment samples associated with oyster restoration in the Hampton River

NOAA Library Seminar

Presenter(s): Jahlen Shang Pinelo, Hampton University, NOAA LMRCSC Master's Fellow (She/her)

Sponsor(s): NOAA 'Omics and NOAA Library

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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5597949

Abstract: Oysters are economically important in the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton River that has naturally occurring oyster reefs and artificial oyster reefs set to be planted. Environmental DNA (eDNA) is used to investigate the biodiversity associated with 3 sites:a natural oyster reef, a site for reef restoration planting, and a control area with no history of oyster reefs.Sediment samples will be collected seasonally to assess the changes in biodiversity before, during and after the planting of the oyster reefs.The 16S rRNA marker gene will be used to capture a comprehensive view of the microbial communities over a year's time span.This project will produce baseline microbial and eukaryotic biodiversity data for the Hampton River, provide insights on seasonal biodiversity, and highlight the value of oyster restoration efforts.This work can help inform NOAA fisheries through the tracking and monitoring of important fisheries and critical habitat for ecologically and commercially valuable species.

Keywords: environmentalDNA, Hampton River, Fisheries Monitoring

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

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

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: eDNA as a tool to assess biodiversity in sediment samples associated with oyster restoration in the Hampton River

NOAA Library Seminar

Presenter(s): Jahlen Shang Pinelo, Hampton University, NOAA LMRCSC Master's Fellow (She/her)

Sponsor(s): NOAA 'Omics and NOAA Library

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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5597949

Abstract: Oysters are economically important in the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton River that has naturally occurring oyster reefs and artificial oyster reefs set to be planted. Environmental DNA (eDNA) is used to investigate the biodiversity associated with 3 sites:a natural oyster reef, a site for reef restoration planting, and a control area with no history of oyster reefs.Sediment samples will be collected seasonally to assess the changes in biodiversity before, during and after the planting of the oyster reefs.The 16S rRNA marker gene will be used to capture a comprehensive view of the microbial communities over a year's time span.This project will produce baseline microbial and eukaryotic biodiversity data for the Hampton River, provide insights on seasonal biodiversity, and highlight the value of oyster restoration efforts.This work can help inform NOAA fisheries through the tracking and monitoring of important fisheries and critical habitat for ecologically and commercially valuable species.

Keywords: environmentalDNA, Hampton River, Fisheries Monitoring

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

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

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: eDNA as a tool to assess biodiversity in sediment samples associated with oyster restoration in the Hampton River

NOAA Library Seminar

Presenter(s): Jahlen Shang Pinelo, Hampton University, NOAA LMRCSC Master's Fellow (She/her)

Sponsor(s): NOAA 'Omics and NOAA Library

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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5597949

Abstract: Oysters are economically important in the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton River that has naturally occurring oyster reefs and artificial oyster reefs set to be planted. Environmental DNA (eDNA) is used to investigate the biodiversity associated with 3 sites:a natural oyster reef, a site for reef restoration planting, and a control area with no history of oyster reefs.Sediment samples will be collected seasonally to assess the changes in biodiversity before, during and after the planting of the oyster reefs.The 16S rRNA marker gene will be used to capture a comprehensive view of the microbial communities over a year's time span.This project will produce baseline microbial and eukaryotic biodiversity data for the Hampton River, provide insights on seasonal biodiversity, and highlight the value of oyster restoration efforts.This work can help inform NOAA fisheries through the tracking and monitoring of important fisheries and critical habitat for ecologically and commercially valuable species.

Keywords: environmentalDNA, Hampton River, Fisheries Monitoring

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

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

Subscribe to the NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly e-mail: 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!

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: eDNA as a tool to assess biodiversity in sediment samples associated with oyster restoration in the Hampton River

NOAA Library Seminar

Presenter(s): Jahlen Shang Pinelo, Hampton University, NOAA LMRCSC Master's Fellow (She/her)

Sponsor(s): NOAA 'Omics and NOAA Library

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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5597949

Abstract: Oysters are economically important in the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton River that has naturally occurring oyster reefs and artificial oyster reefs set to be planted. Environmental DNA (eDNA) is used to investigate the biodiversity associated with 3 sites:a natural oyster reef, a site for reef restoration planting, and a control area with no history of oyster reefs.Sediment samples will be collected seasonally to assess the changes in biodiversity before, during and after the planting of the oyster reefs.The 16S rRNA marker gene will be used to capture a comprehensive view of the microbial communities over a year's time span.This project will produce baseline microbial and eukaryotic biodiversity data for the Hampton River, provide insights on seasonal biodiversity, and highlight the value of oyster restoration efforts.This work can help inform NOAA fisheries through the tracking and monitoring of important fisheries and critical habitat for ecologically and commercially valuable species.

Keywords: environmentalDNA, Hampton River, Fisheries Monitoring

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

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

Subscribe to the NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly e-mail: 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!

NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: eDNA as a tool to assess biodiversity in sediment samples associated with oyster restoration in the Hampton River

NOAA Library Seminar

Presenter(s): Jahlen Shang Pinelo, Hampton University, NOAA LMRCSC Master's Fellow (She/her)

Sponsor(s): NOAA 'Omics and NOAA Library

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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5597949

Abstract: Oysters are economically important in the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton River that has naturally occurring oyster reefs and artificial oyster reefs set to be planted. Environmental DNA (eDNA) is used to investigate the biodiversity associated with 3 sites:a natural oyster reef, a site for reef restoration planting, and a control area with no history of oyster reefs.Sediment samples will be collected seasonally to assess the changes in biodiversity before, during and after the planting of the oyster reefs.The 16S rRNA marker gene will be used to capture a comprehensive view of the microbial communities over a year's time span.This project will produce baseline microbial and eukaryotic biodiversity data for the Hampton River, provide insights on seasonal biodiversity, and highlight the value of oyster restoration efforts.This work can help inform NOAA fisheries through the tracking and monitoring of important fisheries and critical habitat for ecologically and commercially valuable species.

Keywords: environmentalDNA, Hampton River, Fisheries Monitoring

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

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

Subscribe to the NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly e-mail: 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!