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27 April 2026
Title:
New
Uncommon Trends: Progress and Challenges in Extending Climate Knowledge Over the Common Era
Presenter(s):
Prof. Julien Emile-Geay, University of Southern California
Date & Time:
27 April 2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
ET
Location:
webinar
Description:
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Presenter(s):
Prof. Julien Emile-Geay, University of Southern California
Sponsor(s):
Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) Seminar Series
Seminar Contact(s):
John Xun Yang,
jxyang@umd.edu
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Zoom Meeting ID: 918 7733 3086
Zoom password: essic
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Abstract:
The shortness of the instrumental record imposes fundamental limits on our ability to train and independently test climate prediction systems, particularly at decadal and longer scales. A related problem is the difficulty to precisely quantify how unusual recent trends are in a broader historical context. In the nearly three decades since the publication of the Hockey Stick curve by Mann et al (1998), climate field reconstruction has progressed by leaps and bounds, allowing to tackle previously unanswerable questions. In this talk I will summarize recent progress in reconstructing the climate of the Common Era (1 CE " present), leaning on new data standards, crowdsourced compilations, and advances in data assimilation. I will show how new, underutilized sources of information may be leveraged to independently validate these estimates, as well as climate model simulations. I will present an analysis of surface temperature trends over intervals of 10, 25, 50 and 100 years at various spatial scales using several variants of the Last Millennium Reanalysis, which confirms that recent trends are unprecedented over the Common Era. The talk will conclude with an assessment of promising applications and remaining challenges.Accessibility / Slides, Recordings Other Materials: Closed captions available via ZoomMiss a seminar? All ESSIC seminars are posted on our YouTube channel within a week of the event:
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Title:
Groundwater Chronicles: Wet ‘N Lateral Stories from our Wetland WAI Project
Presenter(s):
Shimi Rii, Heeia National Estuarine Research Reserve,
shimi@hawaii.edu
; Veronica Gibson, Heeia National Estuarine Research Reserve, Mlama Maunalua,
vgibson@malamamaunalua.org
; Henrietta Dulai, University of Hawaii at Mnoa,
hdulaiov@hawaii.edu
Date & Time:
27 April 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ET
Location:
Webinar
Description:
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Title:
Groundwater Chronicles: Wet N Lateral Stories from our Wetland WAI Project
Presenter(s):
Shimi Rii, Heeia National Estuarine Research Reserve; Veronica Gibson, Heeia National Estuarine Research Reserve, Mlama Maunalua; Henrietta Dulai, University of Hawaii at Mnoa
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:
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N/AAbstract
Wai (freshwater) has been historically managed by Native Hawaiian communities to sustain food security on the most remote islands on Earth. In the past century, land use and socio-economic change has transformed many of Hawaii's coastal landscapes, leading to altered groundwater recharge, storage, and transport, and reduced surface water flows. To better inform biocultural restoration and future groundwater management, this collaborative research project performed an in-depth characterization of surface and groundwater flow throughout Heeia. Some of the most transformative aspects of this work were the collaborative process itself and the workshops, which strengthened relationships between researchers, resource managers, and educators and fostered a more nuanced collective understanding of how wai is linked to biocultural restoration. In this webinar, the team will share two major highlights of the study, answering the questions: How does surface and groundwater flow in the Heeia watershed; and what does water look like entering our coastal ecosystem? The webinar will provide perspectives linked to current and future biocultural restoration activities in the Heeia NERR.
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28 April 2026
Title:
New
Learning to See Nudibranchs: How anyone in Washington can find, experience, and contribute to the study of sea slugs
Presenter(s):
Luan Roberts, Nudibranch naturalist, citizen scientist, and tidepool wanderer
Date & Time:
28 April 2026
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
ET
Location:
Remote Access Only
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Title:
Learning to See Nudibranchs: How anyone in Washington can find, experience, and contribute to the study of sea slugs
Series:
National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series
Presenter(s):
Luan Roberts, Nudibranch naturalist, citizen scientist, and tidepool wandererRegister:
Sponsor(s):
NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Seminar Contact(s):
Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov
Abstract:
Nudibranchs are vivid, strange, and far more common than most people realize. Join Luan Roberts as she focuses on how to experience nudibranchs in the Pacific Northwest, from beginner-friendly encounters to independent discovery. By breaking down where and how to look, and how to document observations responsibly, audiences will learn how everyday encounters with sea slugs can contribute to our understanding of coastal ecosystems. No prior experience required, just curiosity and attention.
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29 April 2026
Title:
Updates from NOAA’s National Hurricane Center: A Caribbean Hurricane, a Cone, and Other Coming Attractions
Presenter(s):
Robbie Berg, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NOAA National Hurricane Center
Date & Time:
29 April 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
ET
Location:
Webinar / Online
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Title:
Updates from NOAA's National Hurricane Center: A Caribbean Hurricane, a Cone, and Other Coming Attractions
Presenter(s):
Robbie Berg, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NOAA National Hurricane Center
Sponsor(s):
NOAA's Southeast and Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team (SECART) and NOAA's Gulf of America Regional Collaboration Team (GoARCT)
Seminar Contacts: Allyssa Zebrowski, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (
allyssa.zebrowski@noaa.gov
); Elizabeth Hieb, Gulf of America Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (
elizabeth.hieb@noaa.gov
); Katharine Egan, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Coordinator, NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network (
katharine.egan@noaa.gov
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Abstract:
Join us for our first webinar of the 2026 Hurricane Awareness Webinar Series. This series highlights the information and capabilities to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Each webinar will explore various topics that are regionally-relevant and will focus on the latest data, tools, and services from NOAA and partners. The first webinar will cover a review of the 2025 hurricane season, highlighting Hurricane Melissa, and introduce new National Hurricane Center products for 2026 and beyond.
Accessibility:
English and Spanish captions will be added to the recording on the YouTube channel.
Recordings:
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Title:
FedCCS- Citizen science project spotlights
Presenter(s):
Greg Matthews- The National Map - Support Themes Lead. Colleen Flanagan Pritz Ecologist, National Park Service-Air Resources Division. Rachel "Ray" Terracina, Chesapeake Water Watch Project Manager.
Date & Time:
29 April 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
ET
Location:
online
Description:
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Title:
FedCCS- Citizen Science project spotlights
Presenter(s):
Greg Matthews- The National Map - Support Themes Lead. Colleen Flanagan Pritz Ecologist, National Park Service-Air Resources Division. Rachel "Ray" Terracina, Chesapeake Water Watch Project Manager.
Sponsor(s):
NOAA Library and NOAA Education
Seminar Contact(s):
library.seminars@noaa.gov
Remote Access:
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:
April is Citizen Science Month, and to celebrate, we're bringing together the members of our Federal Citizen Science Community of Practice. Join us for a spotlight of exciting projects from across different agencies.
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30 April 2026
Title:
Keeping pace with change: An evaluation of the Maine-New Hampshire bottom trawl survey in a warming Gulf of Maine.
Presenter(s):
Hsiao-Yun Chang, University of Maine
Date & Time:
30 April 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
ET
Location:
Webinar
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Title:
Keeping pace with change: An evaluation of the Maine-New Hampshire bottom trawl survey in a warming Gulf of Maine.
Presenter(s):
Hsiao-Yun Chang, University of Maine
Sponsor(s):
U.S. Climate-Fisheries Seminar Series; coordinator is
Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov
Location: Webinar
Abstract:
TBD
Bio(s):
TBD
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Title:
Seascape Alaska - 2023 Expedition Discoveries
Presenter(s):
Allen Collins, National Systematics Laboratory, NMFS Office of Science and Technology; Meredith Westington, NOAA Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping; Logan Kline, NOAA Ocean Exploration
Date & Time:
30 April 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ET
Location:
Webinar
Description:
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Title:
Seascape Alaska - 2023 Expedition DiscoveriesNOAA Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IOCM) and NOAA Library Seminar Series
Presenter(s):
Dr. Allen Collins (NOAA NMFS Office of Science and Technology National Systematics Laboratory), Meredith Westington (NOAA Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping), Logan Kline (NOAA Ocean Exploration)
Sponsor(s):
NOAA Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IOCM), NOAA Ocean Exploration, NOAA Omics, NMFS Office of Science and Technology, Seascape Alaska
Seminar Contact(s):
iwgocm.staff@noaa.gov
Remote Access:
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Accessibility:
Closed captioning available through Vimeo
Abstract:
As of
January 2026
, 61 percent of Alaska's almost 1.3 million square nautical miles of coastal and ocean waters are unmapped and less is explored and characterized. Existing maps are sparse and predate modern mapping technologies, leaving much unknown about the Alaska seafloor to support maritime commerce, domestic energy and seafood production, tourism and recreation, and understanding of our natural resources management, among other interests.From May through September 2023, NOAA and partners conducted a series of telepresence-enabled
ocean exploration expeditions
on NOAA Ship
Okeanos Explorer
to fill bathymetry gaps and improve knowledge about unexplored and poorly understood deepwater areas offshore Alaska, with a particular focus on the Aleutian Islands, Gulf of Alaska, and Aleutian Trench. The expeditions established a baseline for understanding the biodiversity of natural resources to support further science and management activities and contributed to
Seascape Alaska
, a regional campaign aimed at creating accessible, high-quality modern seabed data for Alaskan waters to support U.S. research, resource management, sustainable economic growth, and the health and security of AmericansFeatured speaker Dr. Allen Collins (Director of the National Systematics Laboratory, NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology) will dive into the results of the 2023 Seascape Alaska expeditions and describe some of Alaska's amazing deepsea biodiversity identified through genomic methods. During these cruises, 116 eDNA samples and 368 biological specimens were collected and accessioned with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Cnidarians, sponges, arthropods and echinoderms make up the bulk of the specimens, supporting the description of numerous species new to science. This talk will also show how whole genome sequencing datasets derived from Seascape Alaska specimens are being used to study associations between microbes and animals. Speakers Meredith Westington (NOAA Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping) and Logan Kline (NOAA Ocean Exploration) will also provide an overview of the regional campaign and expeditions. On behalf of the Seascape Alaska regional campaign, the Interagency Working Groups on Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IWG-OCM) and Ocean Exploration and Characterization (IWG-OEC), and the National Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization (NOMEC) Council, please join us to learn about some of the exciting discoveries!
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5 May 2026
Title:
Oyster Gardening on the Northern Gulf Coast
Presenter(s):
PJ Waters - Associate Extension Professor Auburn University School of Fisheries/Auburn Extension
Date & Time:
5 May 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
ET
Location:
Online
Description:
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Title:
Oyster Gardening on the Northern Gulf Coast
Presenter(s):
PJ Waters - Associate Extension Professor Auburn University School of Fisheries/Auburn Extension
Sponsor(s):
NOAA Library and NOAA Education
Seminar Contact(s):
library.seminars@noaa.gov
Remote Access:
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:
Oyster gardening on the northern gulf coast (Alabama and Mississippi) is a citizen science led practice where volunteers grow oysters in cages or baskets for restorative purposes. These oysters help restore reefs, improve water quality, and provide habitat. The gardening effort provides nursery protection for oysters when small, allowing for improved survival when planted. Gardeners are individual land owners, school classes, and community groups with an interest in their environment and a desire to engage in actions to improve local conditions.
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Title:
Winter Rain in Interior Alaska: Local Impacts and Practical Solutions
Presenter(s):
Eleanor Greenbaum, Alaska Fellows Program
Date & Time:
5 May 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ET
Location:
Webinar
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Title:
Winter Rain in Interior Alaska: Local Impacts and Practical Solutions
Presenter(s):
Eleanor Greenbaum, Policy Fellow (Alaska Fellows Program)
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
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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. As a part of the Alaska Fellows Program, she is examining the Alaska and Arctic policy landscape and creating policy-oriented materials focused on extreme weather. Her background is in international climate policy and security, and she is passionate about translating complex climatic challenges into practical solutions.
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6 May 2026
Title:
New
Advancing Multiscale Data Assimilation with Machine Learning
Presenter(s):
Dr. Xuguang Wang, Director, Multi-University Consortium for Advanced Data Assimilation Research & Education (CADRE)
Date & Time:
6 May 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
ET
Location:
Large Conference Room 2155
Description:
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Title:
Recent Progress toward Advancing Multiscale Data Assimilation with Machine Learning
Presenter(s):
Dr. Xuguang Wang, Director, Multi-University Consortium for Advanced Data Assimilation Research & Education (CADRE) and Lead at Multiscale Data Assimilation and Predictability (MAP) lab at University of Oklahoma (OU)
Sponsor(s):
Environmental Modeling Center (EMC)
Seminar Contact(s):
Dr. Jun Du - Jun.Du@noaa.gov
Remote Access:
Advancing Multiscale Data Assimilation with Machine Learning -Xuguang WangWednesday, May 6 2:00 " 3:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
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Abstract:
Data assimilation (DA) is the science of fusing information from numerical model forecasts with information from observations. It is the backbone of Earth system prediction. DA faces significant challenges associated with the high-resolution, multiscale, coupled Earth system modeling, and a large amount of diverse and complex observations sampling a variety of scales. The next-generation DA is required to effectively analyze the state and quantify its uncertainty across multiple scales and various Earth system components. The recent promises of machine learning (ML) demonstrated in Earth system science suggest new opportunities for DA. This seminar first briefly presents the connection between ML and DA, and the challenges specific to the multiscale data assimilation (MDA), followed by a discussion of a few recent efforts toward novel use of ML to improve MDA.
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Title:
NOAA’s Hurricane Field Program: 2025 Highlights and Plans for 2026
Presenter(s):
Dr. Sim Aberson, Meteorologist; Dr. Joe Cione, Lead Meteorologist for Emerging Technologies; and Dr. Jason Sippel, Meteorologist; NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, Hurricane Research Division
Date & Time:
6 May 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
ET
Location:
Webinar / Online
Description:
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Title:
NOAA's Hurricane Field Program: 2025 Highlights and Plans for 2026
Presenter(s):
Dr. Sim Aberson, Meteorologist; Dr. Joe Cione, Lead Meteorologist for Emerging Technologies; and Dr. Jason Sippel, Meteorologist; NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, Hurricane Research Division
Sponsor(s):
NOAA's Southeast and Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team (SECART) and NOAA's Gulf of America Regional Collaboration Team (GoARCT)
Seminar Contacts: Allyssa Zebrowski, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (
allyssa.zebrowski@noaa.gov
); Elizabeth Hieb, Gulf of America Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (
elizabeth.hieb@noaa.gov
); Katharine Egan, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Coordinator, NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network (
katharine.egan@noaa.gov
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Abstract:
Join us for our second webinar of the 2026 Hurricane Awareness Webinar Series. This series highlights the information and capabilities to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Each webinar will explore various topics that are regionally-relevant and will focus on the latest data, tools, and services from NOAA and partners. The second webinar will cover updates from NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory Hurricane Research Division (HRD). HRD improves forecasts and helps NOAA create a weather-ready nation by collecting observations, assimilating data, and streamlining modeling and prediction sciences.
Accessibility:
English and Spanish captions will be added to the recording on the YouTube channel.
Recordings:
Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on
SECART's YouTube Channel
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website
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Title:
Application of the NOAA Next Generation Fire System for Improved Wildfire Detection and Monitoring in Alaska
Presenter(s):
Dr. Michael Pavolonis, NESDIS Wildland Fire Program Manager
Date & Time:
6 May 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ET
Location:
Webinar
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Title:
Application of the NOAA Next Generation Fire System for Improved Wildfire Detection and Monitoring in Alaska
VAWS Webinar Series
Presenter(s):
Dr. Michael Pavolonis, NESDIS Wildland Fire Program Manager
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
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Accessibility:
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Abstract:
This VAWS presentation discusses the NOAA Next Generation Fire System (NGFS), which automatically extracts actionable fire intelligence from low Earth orbit and geostationary satellite observations, aligning directly with operational decision-making. Relative to legacy methods, the NGFS is designed to detect fires earlier and provide more robust monitoring intelligence, including enhanced resilience against cloud and smoke obstructions. The unique event data model employed by the NGFS enables new applications, such as fire ignition notifications, which will be demonstrated during the upcoming Alaska wildfire season. The demonstration of the NGFS in Alaska is made possible through close collaboration with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geographic Information Network of Alaska (GINA), which provides a low-latency data-processing and distribution pipeline, remote sensing expertise, and a deep understanding of Alaska's unique wildfire stakeholder needs. This presentation will provide an overview of the NGFS and planned activities for the 2026 Alaska fire season.
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Title:
Interdisciplinary and Community Inclusive Approaches to Submerged WWII Heritage Research in the Pacific
Presenter(s):
Dr. Jennifer McKinnon, East Carolina University, Program in Maritime Studies, and Dr. Erin Field, East Carolina University, Department of Biology
Date & Time:
6 May 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ET
Location:
Online
Description:
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Title:
Interdisciplinary and Community Inclusive Approaches to Submerged WWII Heritage Research in the Pacific
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Presenter(s):
Dr. Jennifer McKinnon, East Carolina University, Program in Maritime Studies, and Dr. Erin Field, East Carolina University, Department of Biology
Sponsor(s):
NOAA Library and Ocean Exploration
Seminar Contact(s):
library.seminars@noaa.gov
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Abstract:
There are many opportunities, challenges, and competing interests related to the development of research on and preservation of submerged WWII Heritage in the Pacific. This paper outlines an interdisciplinary, community inclusive project that brings together historians, archaeologists, biologists, conservation scientists, photogrammetry specialists, GIS specialists, veterans and Pacific Islanders to focus on the archaeological and biological research of WWII UCH. The project leverages existing biophysical data products from bathymetric Lidar to conduct machine learning in identifying submerged heritage in waters up to 50m. Surveys of the located sites include a focus on the wrecks as habitats and Blue Economy sites in regional commercial and recreational fisheries and ecotourism industries. Samples of eDNA and corrosion data as well as 3D models using ROV technology will contribute to questions about the health of these sites, potential contamination, and their long-term preservation. Collaboration with veterans for an adaptive rehabilitative event trains off- and on-island veterans in citizen science skills. Finally, engagement with local Pacific Island non-profits and schools provide opportunities for knowledge creation and exchange.
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7 May 2026
Title:
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The problem of pattern and scale in stock assessment: cross-scale population dynamics and spatially distributed lags
Presenter(s):
James Thorson, statistical ecologist, AFSC, NMFS
Date & Time:
7 May 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Location:
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The problem of pattern and scale in stock assessment: cross-scale population dynamics and spatially distributed lagsNOAA Library Seminars
Presenter(s):
James Thorson, statistical ecologist, AFSC, NMFS
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:
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Abstract:
Stock assessments often involve two spatial scales: high-resolution species distribution models (SDMs), and big box statistical catch-at-age models. To meld these two scales, I introduce cross-scale population dynamics models that fit fishery catch-at-age and age-structured survey densities in a state-space framework. I then introduce spatio-temporal distributed lags that estimate the nonlocal impact of environmental drivers. These two advances point to a future synthesis, where fishing and the environment both impact population dynamics on multiple scales.
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12 May 2026
Title:
Repercusiones de los huracanes en el Caribe: María, Melissa y los retos únicos de la recuperación
Presenter(s):
Ernesto Rodriguez, Meteorologist-in-Charge, NOAA National Weather Service, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Date & Time:
12 May 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Location:
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Title:
Repercusiones de los huracanes en el Caribe: Mara, Melissa y los retos nicos de la recuperacin
Presenter(s):
Ernesto Rodriguez, Meteorologist-in-Charge, NOAA National Weather Service, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Sponsor(s):
NOAA's Southeast and Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team (SECART) and NOAA's Gulf of America Regional Collaboration Team (GoARCT)
Seminar Contacts: Allyssa Zebrowski, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (
allyssa.zebrowski@noaa.gov
); Elizabeth Hieb, Gulf of America Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (
elizabeth.hieb@noaa.gov
); Katharine Egan, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Coordinator, NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network (
katharine.egan@noaa.gov
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Abstract:
Join us for our third webinar of the 2026 Hurricane Awareness Webinar Series. This series highlights the information and capabilities to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Each webinar will explore various topics that are regionally-relevant and will focus on the latest data, tools, and services from NOAA and partners. The third webinar (conducted only in Spanish) will focus on the similarities between Hurricanes Mara and Melissa, emphasizing how these catastrophic storms cause widespread damage to infrastructure and ecosystems, and will also examine the distinct recovery challenges faced by island communities compared with those on the mainland.
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18 May 2026
Title:
Enhancing Capacity for Risk Communication in Vietnamese-American Communities
Presenter(s):
Dr. Tracie Sempier, Resilience Engagement Lead, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium
Date & Time:
18 May 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Title:
Enhancing Capacity for Risk Communication in Vietnamese-American Communities
Presenter(s):
Dr. Tracie Sempier, Resilience Engagement Lead, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium
Sponsor(s):
NOAA's Southeast and Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team (SECART) and NOAA's Gulf of America Regional Collaboration Team (GoARCT)Seminar Contacts: Allyssa Zebrowski, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (
allyssa.zebrowski@noaa.gov
); Elizabeth Hieb, Gulf of America Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (
elizabeth.hieb@noaa.gov
); Katharine Egan, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Coordinator, NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network (
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Join us for our fourth webinar of the 2026 Hurricane Awareness Webinar Series. This series highlights the information and capabilities to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Each webinar will explore various topics that are regionally-relevant and will focus on the latest data, tools, and services from NOAA and partners. The fourth webinar will cover risk communication gaps in Vietnamese-American communities across the northern Gulf (Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi). It will explore how to strengthen communities' abilities to manage impacts from natural and human-caused disasters and increase awareness among weather communicators of the language and cultural barriers these communities face.
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20 May 2026
Title:
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Getting to the Root of the Sanctuary: Dive into the Digital Mangroves of Florida Keys
Presenter(s):
Kristina Agard, Eco-Discovery Center Manager, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Date & Time:
20 May 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Location:
Remote Access Only
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Title:
Getting to the Root of the Sanctuary: Dive into the Digital Mangroves of Florida Keys
Series:
National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series
Presenter(s):
Kristina Agard, Eco-Discovery Center Manager, Florida Keys National Marine SanctuaryRegister:
Sponsor(s):
NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
Seminar Contact(s):
Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov
Abstract:
From the comfort of anywhere, take a deeper dive into the interconnectedness of
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
. This
immersive virtual experience
takes visitors into a mangrove ecosystem in the sanctuary and provides unlimited access to interactive exhibits at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center.
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21 May 2026
Title:
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Advancing Urban Heat Solutions: From Data to Decision-Making
Presenter(s):
TBD
Date & Time:
21 May 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
ET
Location:
Online
Description:
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Title:
Advancing Urban Heat Solutions: From Data to Decision-Making
Presenter(s):
Ariel Choinard (Research Scientist and Project Coordinator for the California-Nevada Adaptation Program at the Desert Research Institute); Dev Niyogi (Professor in the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas, Austin); Ladd Keith (Director of the Heat Resilience Initiative and Associate Professor in the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning at the University of Arizona), Sara Meerow (Associate Professor in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University)
Sponsor(s):
NOAA Climate Program Office
Seminar Contact(s):
Lauren Balotin,
lauren.balotin@noaa.gov
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Abstract:
Extreme heat is one of the most pressing challenges facing cities today, requiring solutions that integrate science, planning, and community engagement.This webinar will highlight NOAA-supported research and partnerships that are advancing actionable solutions to extreme heat in urban environments. Speakers will share insights on:
how collaborative "heat lab" approaches are connecting researchers, practitioners, and communities to co-develop locally relevant solutions
how high-resolution data and mapping tools are helping cities identify heat exposure and target interventions
how planning tools can evaluate and strengthen the integration of heat resilience across policies and decision-making processes
Together, these presentations will show how cross-sector collaboration can support effective urban heat resilience.This event is part of the
CPO Heat Research Webinar Series
. The projects are supported by CPO's National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) program.
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26 May 2026
Title:
“Weird Science”: Fascinating Lessons in the World of Tropical Cyclones
Presenter(s):
Brian LaMarre, Chief Meteorologist and Founder, Inspire Weather, LLC
Date & Time:
26 May 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
ET
Location:
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Description:
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Title:
Weird Science: Fascinating Lessons in the World of Tropical Cyclones
Presenter(s):
Brian LaMarre, Chief Meteorologist and Founder, Inspire Weather, LLC
Sponsor(s):
NOAA's Southeast and Caribbean Regional Collaboration Team (SECART) and NOAA's Gulf of America Regional Collaboration Team (GoARCT)
Seminar Contacts: Allyssa Zebrowski, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (
allyssa.zebrowski@noaa.gov
); Elizabeth Hieb, Gulf of America Regional Preparedness Coordinator, NOAA National Ocean Service's Disaster Preparedness Program (
elizabeth.hieb@noaa.gov
); Katharine Egan, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Coordinator, NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network (
katharine.egan@noaa.gov
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Abstract:
Join us for our fifth and final webinar of the 2026 Hurricane Awareness Webinar Series. This series highlights the information and capabilities to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Each webinar will explore various topics that are regionally-relevant and will focus on the latest data, tools, and services from NOAA and partners. The fifth webinar will dive into some of the lesser known, intriguing facts surrounding the history, science, technology and associated impacts from tropical cyclones. Real-life stories and impacts will be shared from memorable storms, as well as curious connections to public health and how terms like "Fujiwhara", "ERC", and "African Dust" relate to hurricanes. Learn more and dispel myths and other common misconceptions surrounding one of Earth's most destructive yet awe-inspiring natural hazards.
Accessibility:
English and Spanish captions will be added to the recording on the YouTube channel.
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28 May 2026
Title:
From Seawater to Sequences: Exploring NOAA’s New Deep-sea Environmental DNA Dataset
Presenter(s):
Luke Thompson, Research Professor, Northern Gulf Institute/AOML/NOAA, & Nicole Miller, NOAA Omics Coordinator, University Corporation Atmospheric Research/NOAA Ocean Exploration
Date & Time:
28 May 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Location:
online
Description:
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Title:
From Seawater to Sequences: Exploring NOAA's New Deep-sea Environmental DNA Dataset
NOAA Library Seminar Series
Presenter(s):
Luke Thompson, Research Professor, Northern Gulf Institute/AOML/NOAA, & Nicole Miller, NOAA Omics Coordinator, University Corporation Atmospheric Research/NOAA Ocean Exploration
Sponsor(s):
NOAA 'Omics and NOAA Library
Seminar Contact(s):
Nicole Miller (
nicole.miller@noaa.gov
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Abstract:
NOAA Ocean Exploration, in partnership with the NOAA Fisheries National Systematics Laboratory and Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory with support from Northern Gulf Institute, for the first time, are announcing the global availability of NOAA Ocean Exploration eDNA data collected from October 2021 through June 2023, totaling 310 samples from 6 expeditions. The mission of NOAA Ocean Exploration is to explore the deep sea. Using traditional methodologies it is difficult to gather comprehensive data of biological diversity at such great depths. Environmental DNA (eDNA) offers a cost-effective solution to collect this information. The team will provide an overview of where and how samples were collected, processed, & bioinformatic analysis undertaken to ensure quality control, & taxonomic assignment. Lastly, the team will share where end-users can access the eDNA data and how the field can begin to leverage its availability for specific inquiries and increased exploration.
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Title:
Expanding environmental sensor networks deployed by the fishing industry around the United States.
Presenter(s):
Cooper Van Vranken & George Maynard, Ocean Data Network / NOAA NEFSC
Date & Time:
28 May 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
ET
Location:
Webinar
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Title:
Expanding environmental sensor networks deployed by the fishing industry around the United States.
Presenter(s):
Cooper Van Vranken & George Maynard, Ocean Data Network / NOAA NEFSC
Sponsor(s):
U.S. Climate-Fisheries Seminar Series; coordinator is
Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov
Location: Webinar
Abstract:
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Title:
Understanding shark depredation in Florida for-hire recreational fisheries
Presenter(s):
Hannah Aycock, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Miami
Date & Time:
28 May 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
ET
Location:
Online
Description:
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Title:
Understanding shark depredation in Florida for-hire recreational fisheriesNOAA Library Seminars
Presenter(s):
Hannah Aycock, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Miami
Sponsor(s):
NOAA Library and NOAA Education
Seminar Contact(s):
library.seminars@noaa.gov
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Abstract:
Reports of shark depredation"when a shark bites a hooked fish"have increased in Florida recreational fisheries over the past decade. This emerging challenge carries significant conservation and fisheries management implications, yet currently lacks formal policy or mitigation strategies. My research integrates species distribution modeling, stakeholder engagement, and targeted fieldwork to identify the ecological and human drivers of depredation and inform practical, evidence-based mitigation strategies.
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24 June 2026
Title:
Creatures of Darkness: Investigating Life and Light in the Twilight Zone
Presenter(s):
Heather Bracken-Grissom, Florida international University, Professor and Assistant Director of Coastlines and Oceans, Institute of Environment
Date & Time:
24 June 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Location:
TBD
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Title:
Creatures of Darkness: Investigating Life and Light in the Twilight ZoneNOAA Library Seminars
Presenter(s):
Heather Bracken-Grissom, Florida international University, Professor and Assistant Director of Coastlines and Oceans, Institute of Environment
Sponsor(s):
NOAA Library and NOAA 'Omics
Seminar Contact(s):
library.seminars@noaa.gov
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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:
Bioluminescence is rare on land but common currency in deep-sea ecosystems. Our work on deep-sea shrimp has revealed that bioluminescence is much more common than previously reported. The integration of -omics with morphology has revealed that light organs (photophores) come in a variety of forms and underlying genetic machinery. Over the past 10 years, my lab has traced the evolution of bioluminescent organs in the deep sea, demonstrated an expanded function of photophores beyond counterillumination and significantly increased the number of bioluminescent species. Recent work investigates the evolution of bioluminescence across the shrimp tree of life with the inclusion ~1000 taxa and a phylogenomic framework, while others explore the drivers of light on visual ecology and evolution. This talk attempts to summarize how the often unrecognized but awe-inspiring world of glowing shrimp has advanced our understanding of bioluminescence in the deep sea.
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25 June 2026
Title:
Atlantic croaker habitat in Chesapeake Bay: impacts of future climate and nutrient management.
Presenter(s):
Colin Hawes & Marjy Friedrichs, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Date & Time:
25 June 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
ET
Location:
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Title:
Atlantic croaker habitat in Chesapeake Bay: impacts of future climate and nutrient management.
Presenter(s):
Colin Hawes & Marjy Friedrichs, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Sponsor(s):
U.S. Climate-Fisheries Seminar Series; coordinator is
Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov
Location: Webinar
Abstract:
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30 July 2026
Title:
Best of Both Worlds: Using Species Distribution Models to develop a Spatially Explicit Climate Vulnerability Assessment.
Presenter(s):
Katherine Gallagher, NOAA NEFSC
Date & Time:
30 July 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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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:
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27 August 2026
Title:
Trends in baleen whale acoustic detections and oceanographic variables over broad spatial and temporal scales.
Presenter(s):
Julia Zeh, NOAA NEFSC
Date & Time:
27 August 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
ET
Location:
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Description:
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Title:
Trends in baleen whale acoustic detections and oceanographic variables over broad spatial and temporal scales.
Presenter(s):
Julia Zeh, NOAA NEFSC
Sponsor(s):
U.S. Climate-Fisheries Seminar Series; coordinator is
Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov
Location: Webinar
Abstract:
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