OneNOAA Science Seminar Series Title: Exploring for Coral Reef Biodiversity and Connectivity in Flower Garden Banks National Marine SanctuaryPresenters: Dr. Joshua Voss, expedition lead at Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and Hannah MacDonald, education specialist at NOAA's Office of National Marine SanctuariesSponsors: NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS)Seminar Contact: Hannah MacDonald - hannah.macdonald@noaa.govRemote Access: Register at the link here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3843695145143699982Abstract:Take a…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesSpeakers: Rebecca Ward | North Carolina Assistant State ClimatologistKatherine Hegewisch | Research Scientist at the University of IdahoJeff Marti | Drought Coordinator, Washington Department of EcologySponsors: NOAA/National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)Seminar contact: Elizabeth Weight (elizabeth.weight@noaa.gov)Abstract: Learn about two toolkits that support drought monitoring and drought decision-making across the lower 48 states: the Integrated Water Portal…

Salazar Center "Connecting for Conservation" webinar seriesRegister here. Description:“How much nature do we need?” is a question the Salazar Center is working to bring to the forefront of the conservation conversation, and we’re interested in emerging ideas on this topic such as the 30×30 goal, Half Earth, and Nature Needs Half. The large landscape conservation movement…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesSeminar No.1 of 13 in NOAA's RESTORE Science Program Seminar Series: Actionable Science in the Gulf of MexicoTitle:Lessons Learned from the Development and Implementation of the Gulf of Mexico Living Shorelines Suitability Models and Decision Support ToolSpeaker:Chris Boyd, PhD, Assistant Professor,Troy UniversitySponsor:NOAA RESTORE Science Program and NOAA's National Ocean Service Science Seminar…

Ecological Society of America webinarEcologists have many needs, and opportunities, to engage public audiences in learning about their research. The 419 U.S. national parks are ideal places to do so. Parks host a wide range of research, welcome over 300 million visitors per year, and are staffed with interpretive rangers who are expert at communicating…

Regional Invasive Species and Climate Chnge (RISCC) Webinar: How can we manage for upcoming biological invasions in the light of climate change?Register here.More information.Description:Translational invasion ecology (TIE) is a new term for a well-recognized approach for managers and scientists to work together to solve pressing problems about invasive species. Because the combined topics of invasive…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesSpeakersClimate Overview  Sandra Rayne, Southeast Regional Climate Center  Hurricane Season Outlook TBD Sponsors: NOAA NCEI, National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), National Weather Service, Southeast Regional Climate Center, American Association of State ClimatologistsSeminar Contact: Meredith Muth (Meredith.muth@noaa.gov) Abstract: Join us for the Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar! These webinars will provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on…

Salazar Center for North American ConservationJoin us Wednesday for a discussion on nature, access, and equity We know that healthy natural systems support healthy communities, and in this session of Connecting for Conservation, two experts panelists will discuss the science and research behind the importance of connection to nature for human health and well-being, and…

The Indigenous Peoples Climate Change Working Group (IPCCWG) is hosting a series of virtual meetings to discuss the future generations of Indigenous geoscience professionals, educators, and workforce. An in-person IPCCWG meeting will take place at the National Tribal & Indigenous Climate Conference.The IPCCWG is open to all who share our commitment to strengthening the connections between…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesTitle: Integrating Sea-Level Rise Science into Coastal Decision-Making: Lessons from the field,Seminar 2 of 2 (first seminar was on 6/4, 2pm ET)Speaker(s):- Renee Collini, Program Coordinator, Northern Gulf of Mexico Sentinel Site Cooperative/MS-AL Sea Grant/Mississippi State University- Jill Gamble, Coastal Resilience Specialist, Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant- Katy Hintzen, Coastal Resilience Specialist ,University of…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesSpeaker: Hannah MacDonald, NOAA Office of National Marine SanctuariesSponsor: NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Seminar contact: Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov, (805) 570-1113Remote access: Register for webinar at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8127290191691638797Abstract: Much of the ocean remains unexplored, even areas of your national marine sanctuaries have still not been seen by humans. NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries works with partners to expand our understanding…