NOAA Science Seminar Series

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Finding Hal: Engaging Divers in the Search for California's Rarest Abalone

Presenter(s): Johanna Hultberg - Aquarium of the Pacific, Conservation Manager of Fish & Invertebrates. Sandra Traverso - CINMS, Marine Ecologist. Julia Chavarry, PhD - CINMS, CA Sea Grant Fellow. Julie Bursek - CINMS, Education and Outreach Coordinator.

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library and NOAA Education

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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5992005

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

Abstract: This presentation highlights Finding Hal, a citizen science initiative designed to support the recovery of the critically endangered white abalone (Haliotis sorenseni) throughout the Southern California Bight. Once abundant along the California coast, white abalone populations have declined to the brink of extinction, making every confirmed observation valuable for conservation and recovery efforts. Through the Wanted Alive! White Abalone campaign, recreational divers are empowered to contribute directly to marine conservation by documenting abalone sightings, learning species identification skills, and submitting field observations that may help locate remnant wild individuals. Attendees will learn how community science can expand monitoring capacity across vast marine habitats, the importance of accurate species identification, and how partnerships among NOAA, Aquarium of the Pacific, and the diving community are helping advance endangered species recovery.

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

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Title: From Global-scale to Eddy-Scale, and across the Earth System: the NOAA Research Global-Nest Initiative

Presenter(s): Dr. Lucas Harris

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

Seminar Contact(s): Jun Zhang

Location: AOML 1st floor conference room and online


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Abstract: The Global-Nest Initiative was founded to develop new kilometer-scale global-nested and global-storm resolving models, to improve prediction and understanding of extreme weather events and their role in the Earth system. Several institutions have collaborated to enhance capabilities in GFDL SHiELD, an FV3-based global-to-subseasonal prediction system. The primary deliverables have been met: 6.5-km SHiELD for global extreme event prediction, significantly upgraded 3-km global-nested C-SHiELD and T-SHiELD models for severe weather and TC prediction, and a new version of the X-SHiELD global storm-resolving model. These models are run in real-time, submitted to intercomparisons (WP-MIP, DIMOSIC, DYAMOND) and testbeds, and are used for novel research purposes, including extended-range convective-scale prediction, land-atmosphere interactions, and studies of global convection. The Global-Nest Initiative is already working to push into new areas. SHiELD has been fully integrated within the GFDL suite of coupled atmosphere-ocean-land models for novel high-resolution marine and hydrological forecasts. A new Three'Dimensional Turbulent Kinetic Energy (3D-TKE) scheme in FV3 opens the doors to multi-nested large-eddy simulation. The Initiative is also working to integrate new technologies, including use of the Ai2 Climate Emulator (ACE) and Pace performance-portable Python implementations of FV3 and SHiELD physics. This seminar will conclude with a demonstration of the major advance in tropical cyclone prediction achieved since the implementation of FV3 into the GFS in 2019. This represents an enormous success for the NOAA community.



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Title: Responsibilities of Federal Employees for Managing Intellectual Property - IP for Software Development and Artificial Intelligence

Presenter(s): Dr. John Peck, Esq., Founding Partner, KBBP Law Firm; Michael Kruk, Deputy Director, Technology Partnerships Office, NOAA; Jennifer Stewart, Technology Transfer Program Manager, Technology Partnerships Office, NOAA

Sponsor(s): NOAA Technology Partnerships Office

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5928472

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

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

Abstract: When federal employees create or invent something as part of their official duties, they generate intellectual property (IP). Just like physical property, IP can be owned, shared, sold, and must be protected. NOAA employees have a responsibility to safeguard federally funded IP. As an asset of the federal government"purchased with taxpayer dollars"IP must be carefully managed to maximize its benefit to society.This seminar will focus on IP considerations for software products, including artificial intelligence, and feature a keynote talk from John Peck, Founding Partner at KPPB Law Firm. Learn about the evolving legal frameworks and practical strategies for securing patent protection for software and AI innovations. As traditional boundaries of patent eligibility shift, driven by landmark court rulings and updated USPTO guidelines, developers, federal agencies, academia, and companies face a complex path to safeguarding their intellectual property.We will examine:

• The "Technological Improvement" Requirement: How to frame software, AI models and algorithms as patentable technological improvement to the computer's functionality rather than "abstract ideas.
• The Generative AI Frontier: Specific challenges in protecting Large Language Models (LLMs), training methodologies, and AI-generated outputs.
• Strategic Alternatives: When to pivot from patent filings to trade secret protection, and using publication as protection.

Attendees will gain actionable insights into how to best position NOAA's software, algorithm, and model portfolio for broadest impact.

Recordings: The seminar will be uploaded to the NOAA Library's YouTube channel after the event.

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NOAA Science Seminar SeriesLocation: David Skaggs Research Center, Room GC402/Online

Presenter(s): Dr. Lynne Gratz, Reed College

Sponsor(s): Global Monitoring Laboratory

Seminar Contact(s): Vanessa Caicedo, vanessa.caicedo@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Google Meet link
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Abstract: Wildland fire behavior is changing due to both climatic and human factors. Fire frequency and severity may affect elemental biogeochemical cycles, while the smoke generated by fires can also degrade air quality. These wide-ranging impacts can be challenging to disentangle from other natural and anthropogenic drivers of pollutant variability. High elevation field measurements offer unique opportunities to sample smoke composition with minimal influence from other pollution sources. This seminar will include recent measurements from two established mountaintop research stations in the western U.S. " Storm Peak Laboratory (SPL) and Mount Bachelor Observatory (MBO) " that are increasingly experiencing the influence of wildfire smoke on their continuous observations. First, a 2021 study at SPL that enabled analytical advances in ambient mercury (Hg) measurements in continental background air also encompassed an active smoke year in the western U.S. Elemental Hg was co-enhanced with carbon monoxide (CO) and fine (PM1) aerosol scattering in nearly all of the 16 identified smoke events, regardless of smoke origin. Meanwhile, oxidized Hg was also detectably enhanced in approximately half of these events, most notably within smoke from two local (< 25 km) fires. These results are impactful considering the relatively scarcity of Hg measurements reported in smoke, which is due to both the challenges of opportunistic sampling of fire events and the analytical limitations of accurately quantifying ambient Hg. More recently, the continuation of trace gas and aerosol optical measurements at MBO has enabled exploration of a nearly 20-year record of smoke days and associated behavior of background ozone (O3). Wildfire smoke enhances the maximum daily 8-hour average O3 at surface sites, but O3 behavior within smoke in the background atmosphere is more varied. In measurements taken during summers 2024 and 2025 at MBO, 25% of smoke events displayed O3 enhancements that were significantly correlated with enhanced CO. Using the multi-year record, which contains more than 100 smoke days, we are robustly characterizing temporal O3 patterns and re-examining enhancements that may have occurred without significant correlation to CO. Taken together, these studies from SPL and MBO exemplify the nuances of defining smoke events using trace-level atmospheric field measurements, as well as the unique value of both short-term campaign-based and long-term sustained measurements from mountaintop observatories to advance the understanding of wildfire smoke composition.
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Title: The SPoRC stock assessment package: A generalized next-generation platform to assess spatial, age, and sex-structured populationsNOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Matt Cheng, University of Alaska Fairbanks / Alaska Fisheries Science Center at Auke Bay Laboratories

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and NOAA Library

Seminar Contact(s): Dr. Bai Li (bai.li@noaa.gov) and Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5976604

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.

Abstract: Fisheries managers increasingly rely on stock assessment models for sustainable management advice, yet growing demand outpaces capacity under current resources. To address this, we present SPoRC (Stochastic Population over Regional Components), a modern integrated analysis platform built in RTMB that is generalized, modular, and user-friendly. SPoRC incorporates age, sex, and spatial dynamics while integrating diverse data sources including catch, abundance indices, age/length compositions, and tagging data. State-space specification of time-varying processes and robust simulation capabilities were primary design features. Here, we highlight SPoRC's utility across single- and multi-region applications, its ability to estimate time-varying processes, and its use for closed-loop simulations to evaluate management procedures. By reducing barriers to next-generation stock assessment implementation, SPoRC facilitates team-based model development and will help improve assessment capacity.

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: Molecular characterization and diagnosis of stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD)

Presenter(s): Michael Studivan, PhD (University of Miami's Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies and NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory )

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

Remote Access: https://meet.google.com/pgn-asvi-kgp

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

Accessibility: Closed captioning available through Google Meet platform

Abstract: Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) is the most destructive coral disease described to date, and has become endemic in most parts of the Caribbean. The Coral Program at the University of Miami's Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies and NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory is conducting interdisciplinary research to mitigate further impacts of this disease on Caribbean reefs, as well as to prevent the potential spread of SCTLD to Pacific reefs. In this seminar, Dr. Michael Studivan will present an overview of the omics research the Coral Program is conducting to characterize, diagnose, and model SCTLD spread, including implications for management and ecosystem restoration.

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

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Ever-Present and Growing Threat of Flash Drought in an Accelerating Hydroclimate - NOAA Drought Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Jeffrey Basara, Department of Environmental, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

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

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

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

Abstract: Not all droughts are the same. In some cases, drought rapidly intensifies at subseasonal to seasonal scales with significant impacts to agriculture and water resources along with the increased propensity for heatwaves and wildfires. Like all droughts, flash drought begins with a precipitation deficit. However, both evaporative demand and soil moisture are critical flash drought variables, and identifying and monitoring the desiccation of the terrestrial surface is key for determining flash drought development and associated impacts. While recent advances in knowledge and monitoring of flash drought have occurred, fundamental questions remain in the state of the science. What are the overall mechanistic relationships between atmospheric demand, evaporative stress, terrestrial desiccation, and precipitation that drive the progression of flash drought? Do regional characteristics of the environment impact the evolution of flash drought? What are the scales of predictability for flash drought? Finally, how will flash drought frequency and intensity evolve in a changing climate system?

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

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities Restoration

Presenter(s): Hosted by Dr. Erin Spencer, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, with presentations from restoration team members

Sponsor(s): Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities restoration projects are led by NOAA and the Department of the Interior. The University of Rhode Island Inner Space Center is providing technical support for the webinar, if you have questions with registration please contact isc-media-group@uri.edu. You will get a registration confirmation from this email address.

Seminar Contact(s): kelly.martin@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register for the webinar here: https://uri-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_664r0YQnSeeHSdqMXGQ7wg#/registration

Accessibility: The webinar will include automatic closed captioning. If you need additional accommodations for audio or visual accessibility, please contact gulfspill.restoration@noaa.govby June 30. Please note that AI notetakers will not be admitted to the webinar.

Abstract: In 2019, the Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Group for the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Restoration Program finalized the Open Ocean Restoration Plan 2, which included four Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities (MDBC) restoration projects. The goals of the MDBC projects are to: improve understanding of MDBC to inform management and ensure resiliency; restore abundance and biomass of MDBC invertebrates and fish with a focus on high-density coral sites; actively manage valuable MDBC to protect against multiple threats, and; provide a framework for monitoring, education, and outreach. During this webinar, members of the MDBC restoration teams will share updates from the 2025 field season, discuss ongoing restoration plans for 2026, and present how experts will be synthesizing previously-collected data and samples to refine and implement effective restoration strategies for the Gulf. Implementation of the projects, which began in 2022, represents a substantial effort by multiple U.S. government agencies, academic and scientific institutions, and non-governmental organizations to achieve the MDBC restoration goals.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: A recording of the webinar will be shared after the fact with all who register, and slides will be posted on the Gulf Spill Restoration website within two weeks of the webinar.
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Title: Applications of Physical Sciences Laboratory Science from across the Lab - NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Andrea Rea, NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory

Sponsor(s): NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory

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

Remote Access:Google Meet video call link: https://meet.google.com/tfh-jikn-jxuOr dial: (US) +1 470-285-2247 PIN: 718 983 414#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/tfh-jikn-jxu?pin=8391626655867

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Abstract: The Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL)'s research portfolio includes a wide range of use-inspired research and has a rich history of this work being transitioned into use. This knowledge and technical research findings range across several themes and types of applications. They are used across all NOAA line offices and externally by academia, other agencies and organizations. This seminar will look across PSL at the ways our work is being applied and transitioned.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Seminar details and speaker bio at https://psl.noaa.gov/seminars/Abstracts/2026/809.html. Seminar is not recorded. Slides available upon request at speaker's discretion.

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Title: The role of structural variants in defining population structure and repeated local adaptation in two clupeid fishesNOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Carl St. John, University of Alaska Fairbanks and AFSC, Postdoctoral Fellow

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library and NOAA 'Omics

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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/5950729

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

Abstract: Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) sustain productive fisheries, spanning huge gradients in salinity, temperature, and seasonal ice cover. We sampled 28 populations covering the entire north-south extent of their range in the eastern Pacific Ocean. We found a previously described genetic break between Bering Sea populations and all other herring populations. In addition, we found large haploblocks. Removing these haploblocks revealed that neutral structure was low within lineages and diverged significantly from genome-wide structure. The genomic positions of haploblocks correspond with inversions in Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) suggesting shared mechanisms for adaptation. Our findings identify a need for fisheries management to consider the portfolio of diversity encoded by putatively adaptive haploblocks in Pacific herring to maintain resilience to human and environmental disturbance.

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: July NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing



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

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

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

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/jul2026-climate-outlook/

Abstract: During this month's Climate Outlook Briefing, Rick will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for Aug and autumn/early winter. Tune in online for a look at recent Alaska weather highlights and what may be ahead for Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the ACCAP Alaska Climate Specialist and has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate 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: A recording may be found after the meeting at the URL listed above.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: From Sensors to Safety: How Arctic Observations Are Shaping Coastal Flood Resilience in Alaska

Presenter(s): Sandy Starkweather, Executive Director of the US Arctic Observing Network

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

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

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/usaon-coastal-flood/

Abstract: Coastal flooding is one of the most urgent threats facing many Alaskan communities. In this ACCAP webinar, Sandy will walk through the U.S. Arctic Observing Network's new technical brief on coastal flooding. She will highlight how organizations such as the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Weather Service, and the Alaska Ocean Observing System, alongside Indigenous Knowledge holders and community residents, are turning available data into forecasts, flood inundation tools, and post storm recovery resources. Sandy will also discuss the persistent observational gaps that limit early warning lead times and long-term planning, and the priority actions identified through engagement with coastal flooding experts to help sustain and expand these critical capabilities. This webinar highlights what Alaskans are accomplishing with existing tools and explores the specific investments experts say would make the biggest difference.

Bio(s): Sandy Starkweather is the Executive Director of the US Arctic Observing Network, bringing together her engineering, Arctic climatology, and science policy expertise to build stronger collaborations among all those who benefit from sustained Arctic observing. She spent twelve years conducting and supporting field research in Greenland. Sandy has also played a key role in advancing the U.S. Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee's Arctic Research Plans. Her work centers on building the collaborations needed to make sustained Arctic observing more effective for all who depend on it.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: A recording can be found after the meeting at the URL listed above.

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Title: The Role of Ground-Based Remote Sensing in Closing the Planetary Atmospheric Boundary Layer Observation Gap
LEO Science Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Domenico Cimini, PhD, Research Manager, National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Institute of Integrated Methodologies for Earth Observation (IMIOT)

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

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

Remote Access:
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Abstract: Ground-based and satellite observations provide complementary capabilities for atmospheric profiling. While satellite sounders primarily observe the free troposphere and upper atmosphere, ground-based profilers provide most of the information within the planetary atmospheric boundary layer (PABL), whose thermodynamic structure plays a critical role in forecasting severe weather, air quality, and other high-impact environmental phenomena. Despite their importance, ground-based observations still lack the spatial density, coordination, and standardization required for routine operational use. As a result, the PABL remains the most poorly observed region of the atmosphere, representing a major gap in the global observing system. Even where ground-based PABL profilers are available, the lack of harmonized measurement procedures, calibration methodologies, and data formats often limits their operational value, slowing progress in numerical weather prediction, air quality forecasting, and climate monitoring. This presentation reviews recent analyses, methodologies, and international initiatives aimed at enhancing the operational use of ground-based observations, with particular emphasis on microwave radiometer profilers. Topics include instrument calibration and validation, radiative transfer modeling, uncertainty characterization, the development of coordinated observing networks, and the assimilation of ground-based observations into numerical weather prediction.Slides, Recordings Other Materials: Request from seminar contact.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: GeoBlue Planet Fisheries Workshop: Ocean Data to Support Global Sustainable Fisheries Management

Presenter(s): Hassan Moustahfid, NOAA

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: Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) and Regional Fishery Bodies (RFBs) are increasingly challenged to manage fisheries under growing climate variability, shifting species distributions, and ecosystem change. To address these challenges, the GEO Blue Planet Fisheries Workshop, held in London, UK (21"22 April 2026), convened representatives from RFMOs, RFBs, ocean observing programs, and scientific institutions to explore how ocean data and Earth Observation products can better support fisheries decision-making.The workshop focused on identifying the opportunities, barriers, and capacity needs associated with integrating ocean observations, ecosystem indicators, and predictive models into fisheries management processes. Discussions highlighted common challenges across regions, including limited technical infrastructure, insufficient access to tailored ocean information, lack of long-term environmental datasets, and weak institutional connections between science providers and fisheries managers. Participants emphasized that successful adoption of ocean data requires not only technological solutions but also sustained capacity building, ocean literacy, and stronger science-policy partnerships.A key outcome was the development of recommendations for a regionally tailored Minimum Viable Ocean Data or MVOD framework to support fisheries management and ecosystem-based approaches. Participants also identified priority actions to improve information flow from ocean observing systems to management bodies and proposed pilot projects in the Indian Ocean/Bay of Bengal and West Africa/South Atlantic regions. The workshop concluded that strengthening institutional bridges between ocean science and fisheries governance is essential for enabling RFMOs and RFBs to incorporate environmental information into sustainable and climate-resilient fisheries management.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: JPSS: How to Access the Data Online and Training Resources
VAWS Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Jorel Torres, RA3: JPSS Satellite Liaison

Sponsor(s): NOAA/OAR/Climate Program Office, Geographic Information Network of Alaska (GINA), and the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness (ACCAP)

Seminar Contact(s): Jessica Ramos, jaramos2@alaska.edu, Christi Buffington, cbuffington@alaska.edu

Remote Access:
Registration link: https://uafaccap.wpcomstaging.com/event/vaws-jpss-training-resources/

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Abstract: This VAWS presentation discusses the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) constellation has three polar-orbiting satellites that currently orbit and provide environmental monitoring across the globe. But how do users access the data online? This presentation will primarily focus on the CIRA SLIDER - JPSS Northern Hemisphere sector, which has been available for users to access near-real-time satellite imagery online for several years. An online demonstration of the web application will be provided. Additionally, JPSS training resources and materials will also be showcased to assist users in the interpretation of the imagery and products.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Recording will be shared after the webinar with all who register

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

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

Presenter(s): Katherine Gallagher, NOAA NEFSC

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

Abstract: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Drone the NERRS: Lessons Learned Using UAS to Assess Coastal Wetland Habitats

Presenter(s): Megan Lamb, Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve; Jared Franklin, Rookery Bay 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_geXrXPS6QMGRL-1pie-D8w

Accessibility: Closed captioning available in-session

Abstract: Uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), also known as drones, offer a lower cost, less invasive alternative to traditional ground-based monitoring for emergent vegetation that also provides higher resolution images than satellite-based imagery. Drone the NERRS, a science transfer project, evaluated the efficacy of a standardized UAS wetland monitoring protocol for assessing and monitoring emergent vegetation across more reserves representing a range of biogeographic regions across the NERRS. The project increased overall drone-related capacity within the Reserve System by lowering barriers to UAS-based monitoring, supporting the development of a community of practice, and encouraging UAS pilot certification for more reserve staff. Applying the protocol across different experience levels, airframes, and software used for mission planning and analysis yielded unique experiences for staff at each participating reserve. These experiences enabled staff to provide feedback on the protocol while also informing other reserves interested in adding UAS capacity to their programs in the future. In this webinar, the project team will share about their experience building towards a System-wide UAS community of practice, project outcomes, and lessons learned.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials:
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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: FISHstory: Unlocking the History of South Atlantic Fisheries Through Historic Photos and Citizen Science

Presenter(s): Julia Byrd, Citizen Science Program Manager, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Jie Cao, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Applied Ecology, North Carolina State University.

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library and NOAA Education

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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/6031220

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

Abstract: FISHstory is a collaborative citizen science project that turns historic dockside fishing photos from the 1940s"1990s into a valuable source of fisheries data. Through the efforts of thousands of volunteers, fishermen, scientists, and community partners, the project digitizes, archives, and analyzes these images to document historical catch and size compositions for key South Atlantic species. This presentation will showcase the methods used to unlock data within these photographs and develop size compositions and indices of abundance that can help inform stock assessments and fisheries management. Attendees will learn how community-contributed photographs and local knowledge can provide unique insights into historic fisheries while strengthening connections between fishing communities, scientists, and fisheries managers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on the NOAA Library YouTube channel
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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: From Landslide to Tsunami: Tracy Arm and Alaska's Growing Landslide Threat

Presenter(s): Mike West (State Seismologist at the Alaska Earthquake Center and Research Professor at the UAF Geophysical Institute) and other speakers TBD

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

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

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/tracy-arm-landslide/

Abstract: Early on August 10, 2025, a mountainside collapsed in Tracy Arm in Southeast Alaska, generating a tsunami that surged up the opposite side of the fjord to heights higher than the top floor of One World Trade Center. Just 12 hours earlier, cruise ships had departed from the same area. Boats farther down the fjord experienced smaller waves as the tsunami raced through the region at speeds exceeding 100 mph. While dramatic, Tracy Arm is not an isolated event. As glaciers retreat and weather patterns continue to change, coastal landslides are becoming an increasingly important hazard across Alaska. This webinar will explore the Tracy Arm event and place it into the broader context of changing environmental conditions, evolving coastal landslide risks, and what they may mean for Alaska communities and visitors.

Bio(s): Michael West is a research professor at UAF's Geophysical Institute. He serves as State Seismologist at the Alaska Earthquake Center. His research focuses on applications in which seismology can help track environmental phenomena or inform hazards decision-making. The seismic network operated by the team of Earthquake Center staff has evolved into one of the many components of a nascent landslide monitoring program in Alaska.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: A recording can be found after the meeting at the URL listed above.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Molecular characterization and diagnosis of stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD)NOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Dr. Michael Studivan, Associate Scientist, University of Miami CIMAS

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library and NOAA 'Omics

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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/6011384

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

Abstract: Stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) is the most destructive coral disease described to date, and has become endemic in most parts of the Caribbean. The Coral Program at the University of Miami's Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies and NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory is conducting interdisciplinary research to mitigate further impacts of this disease on Caribbean reefs, as well as to prevent the potential spread of SCTLD to Pacific reefs. In this seminar, Dr. Michael Studivan will present an overview of the omics research the Coral Program is conducting to characterize, diagnose, and model SCTLD spread, including implications for management and ecosystem restoration.

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: August NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing


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

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

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

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/aug2026-climate-outlook/

Abstract: During this month's Climate Outlook Briefing, Rick will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for September and the early winter. Tune in online for a look at recent Alaska weather highlights and what may be ahead for Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the ACCAP Alaska Climate Specialist and has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate 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: A recording may be found after the meeting at the URL listed above.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: GeoBlue Planet Fisheries Workshop: Ocean Data to Support Global Sustainable Fisheries Management

Presenter(s): Hassan Moustahfid, NOAA

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: Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) and Regional Fishery Bodies (RFBs) are increasingly challenged to manage fisheries under growing climate variability, shifting species distributions, and ecosystem change. To address these challenges, the GEO Blue Planet Fisheries Workshop, held in London, UK (21"22 April 2026), convened representatives from RFMOs, RFBs, ocean observing programs, and scientific institutions to explore how ocean data and Earth Observation products can better support fisheries decision-making.The workshop focused on identifying the opportunities, barriers, and capacity needs associated with integrating ocean observations, ecosystem indicators, and predictive models into fisheries management processes. Discussions highlighted common challenges across regions, including limited technical infrastructure, insufficient access to tailored ocean information, lack of long-term environmental datasets, and weak institutional connections between science providers and fisheries managers. Participants emphasized that successful adoption of ocean data requires not only technological solutions but also sustained capacity building, ocean literacy, and stronger science-policy partnerships.A key outcome was the development of recommendations for a regionally tailored Minimum Viable Ocean Data or MVOD framework to support fisheries management and ecosystem-based approaches. Participants also identified priority actions to improve information flow from ocean observing systems to management bodies and proposed pilot projects in the Indian Ocean/Bay of Bengal and West Africa/South Atlantic regions. The workshop concluded that strengthening institutional bridges between ocean science and fisheries governance is essential for enabling RFMOs and RFBs to incorporate environmental information into sustainable and climate-resilient fisheries management.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Slides can be found at this link about 24 hours after the live webinar: https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/star/PastSeminars_NOCCG.php

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Winter Rain in Interior Alaska: Local Impacts and Practical Solutions

Presenter(s): Eleanor Greenbaum, Alaska Fellows Program and Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness

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

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

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/winter-rain-impacts/

Abstract: As winter rain becomes more frequent in Alaska's Interior, communities must understand the risks associated with these events and remain prepared. This ACCAP webinar will explore takeaways from various entities across several sectors who have been impacted by the hazard, ranging from infrastructure maintenance to hazard mitigation planning. We'll discuss key concerns, highlight the impacts of the December 2021 Icemageddon event in the Fairbanks area, and explore options for direct response and long-term planning for winter rain events.

Bio(s): Eleanor Greenbaum is working as a Policy Fellow with ACCAP. In this role, she has contributed to ACCAP's work on science communication, extreme events, and sustained assessment, including examining the Alaskan extreme events landscape and creating policy-oriented materials focused on winter rain. Her background is in international climate policy and security, and she is passionate about translating complex environmental challenges into practical solutions.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: A recording can be found after the meeting at the URL listed above.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Growing Aquaculture in the Great Lakes: Aligning Regional Action with National Trends
Great Lakes Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Lauren Steigers, Extension Educator at Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Sea Grant

Sponsor(s): CIGLR and NOAA GLERL


Seminar Contact(s): Margaret Throckmorton, margaret.throckmorton@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Please register at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3516071514098166615
More details at: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/09162026-lauren-stigers/

Accessibility: Closed captions are available at GoToWebinar during the talk.

Abstract: Aquaculture now supplies most of the world's seafood (57%), yet the U.S. remains heavily reliant on imports, producing only 11% of its seafood through aquaculture and carrying a $24.2 billion seafood trade deficit (FAO 2024; NMFS 2024). Freshwater aquaculture"primarily catfish, crawfish, and trout"generated $872 million in 2022, and recent analysis shows U.S. aquaculture contributes $4 billion annually in production with several'fold broader economic impacts (Kumar et al. 2024). Despite this national significance, aquaculture for food remains underdeveloped in the Great Lakes region, where research and management have long centered on recreational fisheries.This seminar will connect national and regional perspectives on U.S. aquaculture growth. Mrs. Cherry will provide a brief overview of the direction U.S. aquaculture has taken in recent years, describing new policy initiatives and research investments that are working to foster sustainable U.S. aquaculture development at the national level. Dr. Stigers will present on several key initiatives that have been fundamental for supporting aquaculture in the Great Lakes region. Her initiatives include many collaborative projects focusing mainly on Great Lakes' (1) governance and sustainability of seafood systems, and (2) consumer education and aquaculture literacy.

Recordings: See this link: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/09162026-lauren-stigers/

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Long-term warming reduces fish biomass, but heatwaves shift it.

Presenter(s): Shahar Chaikin, National Museum of Natural Sciences, Madrid, Spain

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

Abstract: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: September NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing


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

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

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

Remote Access: https://uaf-accap.org/event/sep2026-climate-outlook/

Abstract: During this month's Climate Outlook Briefing, Rick will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecasting tools, and finish up with NOAA's Extended Prediction Division forecast for October and look at the upcoming winter. Tune in online for a look at recent Alaska weather highlights and what may be ahead for Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the ACCAP Alaska Climate Specialist and has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate 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: A recording may be found after the meeting at the URL listed above.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: GeoBlue Planet Fisheries Workshop: Ocean Data to Support Global Sustainable Fisheries Management

Presenter(s): Hassan Moustahfid, NOAA

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: Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) and Regional Fishery Bodies (RFBs) are increasingly challenged to manage fisheries under growing climate variability, shifting species distributions, and ecosystem change. To address these challenges, the GEO Blue Planet Fisheries Workshop, held in London, UK (21"22 April 2026), convened representatives from RFMOs, RFBs, ocean observing programs, and scientific institutions to explore how ocean data and Earth Observation products can better support fisheries decision-making.The workshop focused on identifying the opportunities, barriers, and capacity needs associated with integrating ocean observations, ecosystem indicators, and predictive models into fisheries management processes. Discussions highlighted common challenges across regions, including limited technical infrastructure, insufficient access to tailored ocean information, lack of long-term environmental datasets, and weak institutional connections between science providers and fisheries managers. Participants emphasized that successful adoption of ocean data requires not only technological solutions but also sustained capacity building, ocean literacy, and stronger science-policy partnerships.A key outcome was the development of recommendations for a regionally tailored Minimum Viable Ocean Data or MVOD framework to support fisheries management and ecosystem-based approaches. Participants also identified priority actions to improve information flow from ocean observing systems to management bodies and proposed pilot projects in the Indian Ocean/Bay of Bengal and West Africa/South Atlantic regions. The workshop concluded that strengthening institutional bridges between ocean science and fisheries governance is essential for enabling RFMOs and RFBs to incorporate environmental information into sustainable and climate-resilient fisheries management.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Slides can be found at this link about 24 hours after the live webinar: https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/star/PastSeminars_NOCCG.php

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NEScapes: Northeast Seascapes Water Mass Model Development and Analysis.

Presenter(s): Haley Synan & Kim Hyde, NOAA NEFSC

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

Abstract: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Streamflow Forecasting using Physical-Aware AI/DL Models and Improving the Precipitation Forecasts at the Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Scale in Support of Adaptive Reservoir Operation
Great Lakes Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Dr. Tiantian Yang, Associate Professor, School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan

Sponsor(s): CIGLR and NOAA GLERL


Seminar Contact(s): Margaret Throckmorton, margaret.throckmorton@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Please register at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1571851282521547862
More details at: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/10082026-tiantian-yang/

Accessibility: Closed captions are available at GoToWebinar during the talk.

Abstract: Reservoirs and lakes are fundamental and multi-functional water infrastructures that collect, store, and deliver surface freshwater for a multitude of uses, including flood and fire control, recreation, wildlife habitat, residential, industrial, agricultural practices, irrigation, hydro-electric power generation, drought mitigation, and more. In recent years, more frequent and severe abrupt weather extremes, natural hazards, aging infrastructure, and increased water demands due to population growth have placed another significant barrier preventing the effective, sustainable, and adaptive operation of the existing reservoir and lake systems. Therefore, new technologies and innovations are critically needed to improve the existing reservoir and lake operation and management of built water systems in our nation. In support of adaptive reservoir operation Dr. Tiantian Yang will present his current research on enhancing streamflow prediction at subseasonal-to-seasonal timescales by improving precipitation forecasts and hydrologic simulations through the integration of physical hydrologic models and physically-aware artificial intelligence and deep learning (AI/DL) tools. These hybrid models aim to retain the interpretability and physical consistency of traditional models while leveraging the pattern recognition and scalability of AI/DL.

Recordings: See this link: https://ciglr.seas.umich.edu/event/10082026-tiantian-yang/

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: GeoBlue Planet Fisheries Workshop: Ocean Data to Support Global Sustainable Fisheries Management

Presenter(s): Hassan Moustahfid, NOAA

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: Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) and Regional Fishery Bodies (RFBs) are increasingly challenged to manage fisheries under growing climate variability, shifting species distributions, and ecosystem change. To address these challenges, the GEO Blue Planet Fisheries Workshop, held in London, UK (21"22 April 2026), convened representatives from RFMOs, RFBs, ocean observing programs, and scientific institutions to explore how ocean data and Earth Observation products can better support fisheries decision-making.The workshop focused on identifying the opportunities, barriers, and capacity needs associated with integrating ocean observations, ecosystem indicators, and predictive models into fisheries management processes. Discussions highlighted common challenges across regions, including limited technical infrastructure, insufficient access to tailored ocean information, lack of long-term environmental datasets, and weak institutional connections between science providers and fisheries managers. Participants emphasized that successful adoption of ocean data requires not only technological solutions but also sustained capacity building, ocean literacy, and stronger science-policy partnerships.A key outcome was the development of recommendations for a regionally tailored Minimum Viable Ocean Data or MVOD framework to support fisheries management and ecosystem-based approaches. Participants also identified priority actions to improve information flow from ocean observing systems to management bodies and proposed pilot projects in the Indian Ocean/Bay of Bengal and West Africa/South Atlantic regions. The workshop concluded that strengthening institutional bridges between ocean science and fisheries governance is essential for enabling RFMOs and RFBs to incorporate environmental information into sustainable and climate-resilient fisheries management.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Slides can be found at this link about 24 hours after the live webinar: https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/star/PastSeminars_NOCCG.php

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Spatiotemporal variability of Mid-Atlantic Bight oceanography and ecology: Perspectives from an autonomous ecoglider' program.

Presenter(s): Grace Saba, Rutgers University

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

Abstract: TBD

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