NOAA Science Seminar Series

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Modeling impacts of dust mineralogy on fast climate response, and The Tibetan Plateau-Rocky Mountains Circumglobal (TRC) Wave Train and S2S Precipitation Prediction Regionally and Globally: Results from the GEWEX/LS4P Project

Presenter(s): Timothy Higgins CU Boulder, and Dr. Yongkang Xue, UCLA

Sponsor(s): NOAA OAR Weather Program Office S2S Program and NOAA NWS Office of Science and Technology Integration Modeling Program DivisionSeminar Contacts: DK Kang, dk.kang@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5433050230414484311

Abstract: This monthly webinar series was created to share ongoing work within NWS and OAR at the Weeks 3-4 and S2S timescales. We would like to foster a relaxed, informal dialogue among forecasters, modelers and researchers. This month, Timothy Higgins will speak about " Modeling impacts of dust mineralogy on fast climate response" Yongkang Xue will speak about "The Tibetan Plateau-Rocky Mountains Circumglobal (TRC) Wave Train and S2S Precipitation Prediction Regionally and Globally: Results from the GEWEX/LS4P Project"

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Available on the Weeks 3-4/S2S Webinar Series website: https://vlab.noaa.gov/web/weeks-3-4-s2s-webinar-series

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts Forum

Presenter(s): Jim Thomson, IsabelHoughton, Jacob Davis, Martha Schnau, Luca Centurioni (Applied Physics Lab,Univ. of Washington, Sofar Ocean, Scripps Institution ofOceanography)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coastal Ocean Modeling Seminars: https://coastaloceanmodels.noaa.gov/seminar/

SeminarContact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Remoteaccess: https://meet.goto.com/169059917
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 169-059-917
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212

Abstract: As part of the NOAA Coastal Ocean Modeling seminar, we team up with the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) to present you the NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts Forum. 6 weeks (June 18 - July 23), 5 seminars, 10 talks.1pm: Buoy observations of wave spectra in hurricanes (Jim Thomson, APL UW, Isabel Houghton, Sofar Ocean, Jacob Davis, APL UW)The NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts program has beenusing aerial deployments of wave buoys in the path of landfalling hurricanes tounderstand air-sea exchange and offshore forcing of coastal flooding. The wave spectral measurements are used to calculate wave slopes and infersurface roughness, which saturates at hurricane-force winds. This isrelated to the air-sea exchange that controls the size and intensity ofhurricanes. The wave spectral measurements are also useful forassimilation into the wave forecast models that inform predictions of coastalflooding. 1:30pm: How big are hurricane waves? Observations of directional wave spectrafrom a sustained and targeted Lagrangian drifter array (Martha Schnau and Luca Centurioni, Scripps Institution ofOceanography)
Lagrangian drifters provide real-time ocean observationsof surface waves, wind, and sea-level pressure to the Global TelecommunicationSystem (GTS) for numerical weather forecasts and improve situational awarenessboth along the coastline and in the open ocean. For the National OceangraphicPartenership Program (NOPP) Hurricane Coastal Impacts project (NHCI), driftersfrom the Lagrangian Drifter Laboratory (LDL), Directional Wave SpectraBarometer Drifters (DWSBDs) and A-size Directional Wave Spectra Drifters (A-DWSDs),were deployed to provide in situ observations of the surface wave field. Theseobservations resolved the spectral wave energy and direction acrossland-falling hurricanes, providing validation and outer boundary conditionopportunities for wave and coastal storm surge models. Observations acrossHurricane Michael (2018), prior to the NHCI project, as well as those takenacross Hurricanes Ian (2022) and Idalia (2023) show that the storm generatedwave fields in the Gulf of Mexico differ based on the storm's strength andtransit. These storms can have significantly different alignment of swell andwind-waves compared to slower moving, open-ocean basin storms. Observationswere made available to NOPP collaborators for comparison to model results.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: An Overview of the National Weather Service's Severe, Fire, Public, and Winter Weather Service ProgramsNOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Stephen W. Bieda III, Ph.D.; National Weather Service; Severe, Fire, Public, and Winter Weather Services Branch Chief

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library and NOAA Asian-American Pacific Islander ERG



Seminar Contact(s): NOAA Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov);

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4410664


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: Dr. Bieda will provide an overview of the major transformation efforts of the National Weather Service, and the 4 service programs he oversees (Severe, Fire, Public, and Winter Weather). He will also highlight key products and services for those programs to help keep you and your family safe.

Keywords: meteorology; IDSS; services

Bio(s): Stephen Bieda, Ph.D., is the Chief of the Severe, Fire, Public & Winter Weather Services Branch and Community Centric Warnings Team Co-Lead in NOAA's National Weather Service, where he manages and administers the Branch's programs as well as coordinates the implementation of NOAA and NWS strategic plans. He is a graduate of NOAA's Leadership Competencies Development Program 12th Cohort (Phoenix Rising), is an editor for the AMS Journal of Weather and Forecasting, Chair of the AMS Weather Analysis and Forecasting Committee, and serves on the NOAA Asian-American Pacific Islander ERG Executive Board.

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


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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Supporting EBFM through the Climate and Fisheries Adaptation Program (EBM/EBFM Seminar Series)

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4418066/register

Presenter(s): Jennifer Dopkowski, CC-P (she/her) Program Manager Climate and Fisheries Adaptation Program CPO/Climate and Societal Interactions Division

Sponsor(s): NMFS Ecosystem Based Management/Ecosystem Based Fishery Management Seminar Series (EBM/EBFM) and NOAA Central Library.

POC: EBFM/EBM Environmental Science Coordinator, Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov)

Abstract: The Climate and Fisheries Adaptation (CAFA) Program is an interdisciplinary research program that supports targeted research to promote sustainable management, adaptation and resilience of the Nation's fisheries and fishing communities in a changing climate. The CAFA program supports projects that advance understanding of climate variability and change on marine ecosystems and implications for fisheries, and on the adaptation and resilience of the communities and economies that depend on them.

Keywords: Climate, Adaptation, Fisheries

Bio(s): Jennifer Dopkowski is the program manager for the NOAA Climate and Fisheries Adaptation (CAFA) Program, an interdisciplinary climate research program that advances the adaptation and resilience of fishing communities and supports sustainable fisheries management. She manages a national, interdisciplinary community of practice focused on climate adaptation knowledge sharing for academic and federal research teams. Jennifer is also a member of NOAA's North Atlantic Regional Collaboration Team (NART).

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

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

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA Coral Reef Watch

Presenter(s): Derek P. Manzello, Ph.D., Coordinator, NOAA Coral Reef Watch, Center for Satellite Applications and Research, Satellite Oceanography& Climatology Division .

Sponsor(s): NOAA LEO Program

Seminar Contact(s): Bill Sjoberg bill.sjoberg@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access:
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/xmt-iwdq-sap
Phone Numbers
413-497-4034
PIN: 644 845 995#

Abstract:

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Available upon request.


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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts Forum

Presenter(s): Ap van Dongeren (Deltares,Netherlands), Roland Romeiser (U. Miami), Steven Beninati (U Mass, Amherst)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coastal Ocean Modeling Seminars: https://coastaloceanmodels.noaa.gov/seminar/

Seminar Contact(s): Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Remoteaccess: https://meet.goto.com/169059917
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 169-059-917
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212

Abstract: As part of the NOAA Coastal Ocean Modeling seminar, we team up with the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) to present you the NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts Forum. 6 weeks (June 18 - July 23), 5 seminars, 10 talks.
1pm: : Forecasting Hurricane Impacts on US coasts (Ap van Dongeren, Deltares, Netherlands)Hurricanes cause wind-driven surge, high waves, flooding,erosion and structural damages. In this talk we will explore a modelling approach in which these hazards and impacts are forecasted using Delft SFINCS(surge and flooding), Hurrywave (waves), XBeach (morphological change) and FIAT(damages). We will show results of Hurricane Ian (2022), Idalia and Lee (2023),and any 2024 hurricane to date. 1:30pm: Remote Sensing of Hurricane Impacts From Space (Roland Romeiser, U Miami, Steven Beninati, U Mass Amherst)As a contribution to the NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts (NHCI)project, two remote sensing teams at the University of Miami and University of Massachusetts at Amherst develop and evaluate techniques for a rapid assessment of changes and damages on land during and after hurricane landfalls, based on synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery from various satellites. In this presentation, we will explain the techniques we use for waterline extraction /flood mapping, topographic mapping, and change detection, discuss specific challenges of the project, and show example results.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Community-based ocean exploration: overview of the 2024 E/V Nautilus field seasonNOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Daniel Wagner, Ocean Exploration Trust, Chief Scientist

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library



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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4410671


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: The Ocean Exploration Trust aims to explore poorly known parts of our ocean, seeking out new discoveries while pushing the boundaries of technology, education and outreach. Expeditions are launched aboard E/V Nautilus, a 224-foot vessel equipped with remotely operated vehicles, mapping sonars, and various other technologies. Between July-December 2024, E/V Nautilus will conduct several multi-disciplinary expeditions to explore deep-sea habitats around Jarvis, American Samoa, Howland, Baker and Palau. This webinar will provide an overview of the science objectives of these missions, and outline how everyone can participate via telepresence technology.

Keywords: exploration; deep sea; technology

Bio(s): Dr. Daniel Wagner serves as the Chief Scientist for the Ocean Exploration Trust. Daniel has conducted fieldwork on deep-sea ecosystems since 2006, and has since participated in 27 multi-disciplinary research expeditions that explored deep-sea habitats throughout the Indo-Pacific, Atlantic, and Southern Oceans. Prior to joining the Ocean Exploration Trust, Daniel worked for the NOAA's Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument in 2011-2016, where he coordinated scientific studies in support of resource management for the Monument. In 2016, Daniel moved to the U.S. East Coast to coordinate NOAA-led efforts aimed at collecting scientific information to support the management of deep-sea ecosystems in the U.S. Atlantic, which included work for the NOAA Office Of Ocean Exploration and Research, and the NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. In 2019-2022, Daniel served as the Ocean Science Advisor for Conservation International, where he led multi-partner research initiatives aimed at advancing large-scale marine conservation with a focus on areas beyond national jurisdiction. Besides a deep love for the ocean and outdoors, Daniel is an avid runner. He resides in Honolulu with his wife and children.

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


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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Making NOAA 'Omics Data FAIR: The NOAA Omics Data Management Guide

Part of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Katherine Silliman, Research Biologist, NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics

Seminar Contact(s): Nicole Miller, NOAA 'Omics Portfolio Specialist, noaa.omics@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register Here

Abstract: The vision of the NOAA Omics Strategy is to integrate 'omics data across line offices and transform our approach to biological investigation to benefit people, communities, and economies. Key to this vision are effective, standardized data management strategies that account for the diversity of omics data types and facilitate integration with associated environmental data. To begin tackling this challenge, the NOAA Omics Data Management Guide was developed by members of the NOAA Omics community across the agency, and was built from principles provided in the NOAA Data Management Directives Handbook. The Guide is an online resource to provide best practice guidance and tools for omics data management to a variety of end-users, including internal NOAA and affiliate staff, program managers seeking to implement omics tools or integrate with omics data, and NOAA grant recipients. In addition to detailed guidance, this resource provides data management tools including 1) a NOAA Omics Template for writing a data management plan, 2) a collection of study data templates for standardized management of data and metadata, and 3) code to prepare certain omics data types for sharing to OBIS, a UNESCO-funded global repository for marine biodiversity observations. Data management plans that incorporate the principles of the Guide will increasingly be required across NOAA funding programs to meet government mandates for Public Access to Research Results (PARR). Come learn more about how to use the guide and the main recommendations for 'omics data management.

Bio(s): Katherine Silliman is the head of the NOAA AOML Omics Program in Miami, FL. Her research focuses on developing omics applications and data pipelines for enhanced marine biodiversity monitoring to support fisheries research and ecosystem assessments. Prior to joining AOML, she worked on developing and applying omic methods for conservation and fisheries management across the southeastern United States. She graduated from the University of Miami in 2013, then did her Ph.D. research at the University of Chicago on population and functional genomics of Olympia oysters.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: A recording of this presentation will be made available on the NOAA Omics website. View past omics seminar recordings here: https://sciencecouncil.noaa.gov/NOAA-Science-Technology-Focus-Areas/NOAA-Omics

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Tornado Tales: Citizen Scientists role in Severe WeatherNOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Dr. Justin Sharpe- Project Coordinator for the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library



Seminar Contact(s): NOAA Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov);

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4408132


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: In this webinar you will learn about Tornado Tales, the NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) citizen science project that captures people's experiences with tornadoes. In particular we will share:

• What we know and don't know about tornado vulnerabilities.
• Why we created the site and what its aims are around citizen science.
• How we use the data collected on this site to help understand how the public receive, interpret and act on information.
• How we augment this with fieldwork.
• How you can get involved.

Keywords: citizen science, severe weather, participatory science

Bio(s): Dr. Justin Sharpe's research aims to improve understanding of factors that most affect the survivability of tornadoes. He explores this with fieldwork following high impact tornadoes to better understand how individuals and communities anticipate, cope with and recover from such events. This is augmented via a unique partnership between the NSSL and NOAA Sea Grant Extension that co-produces knowledge with stakeholders to better understand and serve under-represented communities. Dr Sharpe is the project coordinator for the NOAA NSSL citizen science web instrument called Tornado Tales' that enables people to anonymously report their tornado experiences.

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


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Title: NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts Forum

Presenter(s): Rick Luettich (U. North Carolina - Chapel Hill), Maitane Olabarrieta, Arthriya Subgranon (U. Florida), John C. Warner (USGS)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coastal Ocean Modeling Seminars: https://coastaloceanmodels.noaa.gov/seminar/

SeminarContact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Remoteaccess: https://meet.goto.com/169059917
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 169-059-917
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212

Abstract: As part of the NOAA Coastal Ocean Modeling seminar, we team up with the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) to present you the NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts Forum. 6 weeks (June 18 - July 23), 5 seminars, 10 talks.
1pm: Predicting Coastal Impacts from Tropical Cyclones using the ADCIRC Prediction System (Rick Luettich, Universityof North Carolina at Chapel Hill)A modular system has been developed for predicting coastalimpacts from severe weather events such as tropical cyclones. The systemis based on ECMWF's ecFlow workflow and utilizes the MetGet multi-modelmeteorological API, either the ADCIRC+SWAN or ADCIRC+WWIII core for waves andsurge, and XBeach for morphology change. Recent additions includecoupling to either HEC-RAS or SFINCS to represent compound flooding. Results and lessons learned utilizing the navy's COAMPS-TC tropical cyclone meteorologicalmodel as forcing for hurricanes Ian 2022 and Idalia 2024 will be used todemonstrate capabilities and ongoing directions of development.1:30pm: Forecasting HurricaneHazards and Impacts on US East Coasts and Gulf of Mexico (Maitane Olabarrieta, Arthriya Subgranon - U. Florida, JohnC. Warner - USGS)Hurricanes are one of the major causes of coastalimpacts within the US East coast and Gulf of Mexico and these impacts areexpected to increase in the future due to the intensification of hurricanes andthe increase of coastal population. Within the NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impactsproject, our team has developed a forecasting system based on the COAWST modelto predict the major hazards due to hurricanes (water levels and waves). UsingMachine Learning techniques, we have developed a forecasting system to predicthurricane impacts on residential buildings. This this talk, we will show theapplications of this forecasting system to recent hurricanes (e.g. HurricaneIan 2022 and Hurricane Idalia 2023).

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Lessons from the Left U.S. Coast: Results from GC5 and Future Seas climate change and fisheries research

Presenter(s): Isaac Kaplan and Barbara Muhling, NOAA/NMFS NWFSC and SWFSC

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

Remote Access: TBD

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Not Just a Buzzword: Bringing Meaningful Engagement to Life

Presenter(s):

• Hannah Ramage, Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve
• Laura Reynolds, University of Florida
• Arianna Stokes, NERRS Science Collaborative

Sponsor(s): This webinar is co-sponsored by the NERRS Science Collaborative and NOAA RESTORE

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

Remote Access: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hiG4WWU3TwWtgwyVg8RtkAAbstract
You've probably heard the phrase meaningful engagement. Maybe you've even used the phrase yourself. But have you ever found yourself wondering, what exactly do we mean by meaningful engagement and how do we achieve it?Many of us recognize that engaging meaningfully with partners is at the heart of effective collaboration. However it's not always easy to define what meaningful engagement is, and what it means in practice. The NERRS Science Collaborative offered a webinar in January 2024 to outline a framework for understanding meaningful engagement. In this upcoming webinar, the NERRS Science Collaborative and the NOAA RESTORE Science Program are teaming up to dive into the practical realities of meaningful engagement. This webinar will feature the voices of two collaborative science project teams who will share their project-specific experiences with meaningful engagement. Together, we'll dig into examples of what meaningful engagement is, what it looks like in practice, and what strategies we might use to foster it during collaboration.
We'll also save time for questions from the audience, so come ready to engage (meaningfully)! Bring questions or submit them in advance via the registration form.Collaborative Science ConversationsThe NOAA RESTORE Science and NERRS Science Collaborative programs are back at it, teaming up to bring you the voices of project teams from the field through our Collaborative Conversations webinar series. These sessions dig into the unique value of collaborative science, what it feels like in practice, and tips and strategies for success.

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NOAA Science Seminars

Title: Monitoring and evaluation to assess LBSP management effectiveness on Culebra, Puerto Rico

Presenter(s): Bernardo Vargas-ngel, NOAA Restoration Center


Sponsor(s): NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

Seminar Contact(s): caroline.donovan@noaa.govLocation: Webinar

Remote Access: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pgn-asvi-kgp
Or dial: (US) +1 402-921-2224 PIN: 488 546 477#

Abstract: Coastal development that alters natural land cover, together with increased nutrient inputs from undertreated sewage, are the principal source of land-based pollution in Culebra. Since 2010, NOAA, along with its partners, has developed watershed management approaches to reduce the impacts of LBSP to Culebra's nearshore marine habitats. Starting in 2017, NOAA funded management strategies and actions to mitigate these impacts, including 1) stabilization of unpaved roads through the construction of best management practices (BMPs), and 2) installation of floating treatment wetlands at the wastewater treatment plant. Currently, an integrated and spatiotemporally coordinated ridge-to-reef performance monitoring program is underway that implements effective physical and biological indicators for watershed pollutant loads, nearshore pollutant exposure, and seagrass biological responses. This, together with baseline assessments for water quality and seagrass community condition completed in 2014, represent the basis to assess temporal changes in LBSP stressors, exposure, and responses over time at watershed management sites as well as the corresponding nearshore drainage points to evaluate success. This information provides Culebra resource managers with the basis to establish actionable water quality targets and advise adaptive management needs.

Bio(s): Dr.Bernardo Vargas-ngel works for NOAA's Restoration Center in the capacity ofCaribbean Watershed Restoration and Monitoring Coordinator. Bernardo holds aPh.D. degree from University of the Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine andAtmospheric Science, and has dedicated his professional carrier to themonitoring of coral reef ecosystems in the U.S. Pacific and Caribbean withspecial emphasis on structural and functional ecology, natural andanthropogenic disturbance dynamics, and diseases. The focal point of hiscurrent position is the evaluation of LBSP management effectiveness on theisland of Culebra, Puerto Rico. NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly email: Send an email to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your comments and ideas!

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Eastern Region Climate Services

Remote Access: DOT Climate and Transportation Resilience

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Eastern Region Climate Services Webinar Series

Presenter(s):
Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University; Morgan Zabow, NOAA/OAR/CPO/National Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS)


Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service / National Centers for Environmental Information / Regional Climate Services.

Seminar Contact(s): Ellen Mecray

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Please register here. After registering, you will get a confirmation email with a link to the webinar. Audio is over the computer, so adjust the volume on your computer speakers or headset. Users should use either Google, IE or Edge on Windows, or Safari if using a Mac. Questions will be addressed in the chat and the Q/A windows.

Abstract: The webinar will feature a recap of July conditions and Morgan Zabow will offer an update on the heat season, extreme heat, and community-scale work with NIHHIS.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: If interested in obtaining a PDF of the slides and/or the recording, see the Northeast Regional Climate Center.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Catch and Release: Large Whale Entanglement Response and the Science that Goes with it

Presenter(s): Ed Lyman, Large Whale Entanglement Response Coordinator, NOAA's Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NOS Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Seminar contact: Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov, (805) 570-1113

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2248154272551019613

Abstract: Join Ed Lyman, the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary's Large Whale Entanglement Response Coordinator, to learn about the risks posed by entanglement threat to one of our large whale species " the humpback whale, and the authorized network response to free them and other whales from life-threatening entanglements. Ed has been responding to entangled large whales for 30 years and has been involved in over a hundred entanglement response efforts. The talk will focus on sanctuary and nearby waters that are the humpback whales' principal breeding/calving grounds in the North Pacific. Discover how trained and experienced responders free 40-ton entangled whales using cutting-edge tools, techniques and technologies through some exciting imagery. While freeing a whale is beneficial and rewarding, it is the science associated with the effort, such as the use of telemetry, drones, AI image recognition, and photogrammetry, that facilitates the response and helps us better understand the threat as to reduce it in the future for whales and humans alike.

Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Life Lessons from a New eDNA Laboratory

Part of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Nicole Housley, Microbiologist, Azura Consulting LLC-National Seafood Inspection Laboratory, NOAA

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics

Seminar Contact(s): Nicole Miller, NOAA 'Omics Portfolio Specialist, noaa.omics@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register Here

Abstract: In response to the new NOAA Omics Strategy that was released in February of 2020 NOAA laboratories are now venturing into new omics-based analyses. Specifically, focus is shifting to eDNA analyses that will be essential to increasing sampling efficiency, ecosystem assessments, and decreasing environmental impacts. However, it can be overwhelming trying to determine where or how to start, especially if this is a new technique to the laboratory. Recently, the National Seafood Inspection Laboratory embarked on a pilot project to learn how to do all things related to eDNA. Through gel images and sequencing analyses this poster will discuss the approach taken, why certain decisions were made, and which choices ultimately led to the success of the pilot project.

Bio(s): Nicole Housley graduated in 2004 from the University of Mississippi with a B.A. in Biochemistry with a minor in Biology. Nicole worked for 16 years at the University of South Alabama performing microbiology research before moving to the National Seafood Inspection Laboratory to become the contractor Microbiologist performing analyses on animal by-products for the Seafood Inspection Program.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: A recording of this presentation will be made available on the NOAA Omics website. View past omics seminar recordings here: https://sciencecouncil.noaa.gov/NOAA-Science-Technology-Focus-Areas/NOAA-Omics

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Teaching Hope: Blue Carbon and Climate Change

Presenter(s): Sara Hutto, Conservation and Climate Program Coordinator and Jennifer Stock, Education and Outreach Coordinator, Greater Farallones Association and Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NOS Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Seminar contact: Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov, (805) 570-1113

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8139042905077563996

Abstract: Drought, fires, floods, bleaching corals...as impacts from our changing climate become increasingly publicized, and with climate anxiety on the rise among our youth, it's critical that educators bring messages of hope into their classrooms. In this webinar, you'll learn from a NOAA educator and scientist about the inspiring role the ocean plays in mitigating the climate crisis as a carbon sponge. You'll learn about the role of "blue" carbon - the species and habitats that absorb and store carbon in the ocean - and how NOAA is working to better understand and protect these vital resources. You'll also hear about the new Blue Carbon Education and Communication Toolkit, so you can bring these messages into your classroom (or wherever you interact with young people!). Please join us to explore messages of hope in a time of a changing climate.

Are our seminars recorded? Yes, you can find them here: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: U.S. Eastern Region Climate Services

Remote Access: DOT Climate and Transportation Resilience

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Eastern Region Climate Services Webinar Series

Presenter(s):
Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University; Matt Rosencrans, NOAA/NWS/Climate Prediction Center


Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service / National Centers for Environmental Information / Regional Climate Services.

Seminar Contact(s): Ellen Mecray

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Please register here. After registering, you will get a confirmation email with a link to the webinar. Audio is over the computer, so adjust the volume on your computer speakers or headset. Users should use either Google, IE or Edge on Windows, or Safari if using a Mac. Questions will be addressed in the chat and the Q/A windows.

Abstract: The webinar will feature a recap of August conditions and Matt Rosencrans will offer an update on the 2024 US Atlantic Hurricane season.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: If interested in obtaining a PDF of the slides and/or the recording, see the Northeast Regional Climate Center.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA Fisheries research geared towards climate-ready fisheries management in the northeast U.S.

Presenter(s): Vincent Saba, NOAA NEFSC

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

Remote Access: TBD

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Simple Ecosystem Forecasts: Structural Models for Habitat and Integrated Ecosystem Assessments (EBM/EBFM)NOAA Central Library Seminars

Presenter(s): James Thorson, Statistical Ecologist, NOAA/NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA/NMFS and NOAA Central Library

Seminar Contacts: Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov) and NOAA Central Library Seminars (library.seminars@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: TBD


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

Abstract: Ocean scientists must engage stakeholders while forecasting dynamics for many interacting variables. I introduce structural models for time-series and spatial analysis, using fast and user-friendly packages in R. Structural models allow stakeholders to inform and test causal mechanisms, while fitting scientific data and forecasting future dynamics. I discuss examples from integrated ecosystem assessments (the eastern Bering Ecosystem Status Report) and habitat analysis (sponge and coral associations for fishes in Alaska).

Keywords: Integrated Ecosystem Assessment, species distribution models, stakeholder engagement, forecasting

Bio(s): James Thorson is a statistical ecologist at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center. He conducts research regarding global fisheries status, spatial modelling methods, and life-history theory. His book Spatio-Temporal Models for Ecologists was just published, and email him (James.Thorson@noaa.gov) if interested in remotely attending the associated course at University of Washington during Spring Quarter.

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


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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Environmental Drivers of Poor Fish Recruitment in the South Atlantic

Presenter(s): Ana Vaz, NOAA SEFSC

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

Remote Access: TBD

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

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