NOAA Science Seminar: Mangroves of Mesoamerica: Blue Carbon and Beyond

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Mangroves of Mesoamerica: Blue Carbon and Beyond

Presenter: Hannah Morrissette, Ph.D., Coastal Wetland Biogeochemist, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

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

Seminar Contact: Varis.Ransi@noaa.gov, coordinator NOAA NOS Science Seminar Series

Location: Webinar

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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: 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.

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{Hannah Morrissette, Ph.D., Coastal Wetland Biogeochemist, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center}