NOAA Science Seminar Series

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: New tools, old questions: Uncovering the hidden health of wild polar bears

Presenter(s): Sarah Teman, PhD Candidate, University of Washington

Sponsor(s): NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center

Seminar Contact(s): nwfsc.monsterjam@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Online: meet.google.com/wtc-ivfo-jzg
or via phone: (US)+1 224-990-0265, PIN: 915 623 107#

Abstract: The polar bear is a top Arctic predator facing numerous threats from climate warming and loss of sea ice habitat. It remains difficult to detect when individual bears transition into poor health, and to connect individual health with population dynamics. These challenges are largely due to the logistical constraints of Arctic field work: polar bear captures are limited to a brief seasonal window, and, unlike other marine mammal species, polar bear carcasses are not recovered reliably enough to infer trends in natural mortality and disease.

New and creative tools are needed to better understand the health of polar bears in a changing climate. This presentation will highlight several of these tools, including a quantitative health-scoring system for polar bears, a biomarker that can signal reproductive failure in females, and approaches for measuring polar bear exposure to novel parasites. These efforts draw on highly collaborative work across government, university, and NGO partners, including tools pioneered in zoo-housed polar bears. Improving our ability to assess polar bear health is critical to strengthen both conservation and management.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Drought in the U.S. Midwest October Webinar: Conditions, Outlooks, and Resources

Presenter(s):

Current Drought Conditions and Impacts
Justin Glisan, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

Drought Outlook Information
Mike Griesinger, NOAA National Weather Service Twin Cities Forecast Office

Understanding El Niño: Implications for Midwest Weather, Drought, and Agriculture
Dennis Todey, U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS)

Seminar Contact(s): Molly Woloszyn, mary.woloszyn@noaa.gov

Remote Access:

Please register at https://noaaresearch.webex.com/weblink/register/r77cc78bc6d8b9ac074a7b642247051c3

Accessibility: Live closed captioning

Abstract: Join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. CT). This webinar is part of a bi-monthly drought webinar series designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the Midwest with timely and relevant drought information and resources. Presentations will address current and developing drought conditions, associated impacts across sectors and industries (e.g., agriculture, ecosystems, navigation, water supply, public health), and outlook information for the coming months and seasons. The webinar will showcase new and innovative drought research and resources, success stories to manage drought, and other topics relevant to the Midwest region. This webinar series is a platform to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and support informed decision-making across the Midwest. It is hosted by NOAA’s NIDIS Midwest Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) in partnership with NOAA's National Weather Service and Climate Prediction Center, Midwestern Regional Climate Center, and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Mid-Continent Region.

Slides, Recordings, Other materials: Will be available here: https://www.youtube.com/@NOAADrought

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NEDTalk - The 1877-78 El Niño: A Historical View of Super El Niños in NOAA ERSSTv5 Reconstructions

NOAA Environmental Data Talks (NEDTalks)

Presenter(s): Dr. Boyin Huang, Physical Scientist, National Centers for Environmental Information, NOAA

Sponsor(s): NOAA NESDIS Communications / NESDIS HQ

Seminar Contact(s): Rafael.deAmeller@noaa.gov

Accessibility: Live closed captioning

Abstract: The 1877–78 El Niño may have been one of the strongest El Niño events on record—potentially even stronger than the major events of 1982–83, 1997–98, and 2015–16. Join Dr. Boyin Huang to learn how a new analysis of NOAA’s Extended Reconstructed Sea Surface Temperature version 5 (ERSSTv5) data is helping scientists better understand this historic event and reduce uncertainty in the historical record.

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This October, join us for three Friday NOAA Environmental Data (NED) Talks at noon that will take you on a comprehensive journey through the lifecycle of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

What makes attending a NEDTalk in real time special?

The presentation portion of each NEDTalk will be posted on the NESDIS website shortly after the event, so you can still watch the presentation if you miss it.

However, the Q&A session is exclusive to live attendees and will not be recorded. Join us in real time to ask questions directly, hear the presenters respond to audience questions, and be part of the discussion as it happens.

Recordings: Available after the talk on the NEDTalks page at:

https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/data-products-research-services/data-collections/nedtalks

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Alaska Wildfires: Satellite Detection to Response
LEO Science Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Jonathan Chriest, Predictive Services Meteorologist, US Wildland Fire Service Alaska Interagency Coordination Center and Dr. Jennifer Delamere, Research Associate Professor, Geographic Information Network of Alaska (GINA), University of Alaska Fairbanks

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

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

Remote Access:
Google Meet info
https://meet.google.com/yxc-obxg-zma
Or dial: (US) +1 404-369-5617 PIN: 310 433 798#

Abstract: An average wildland fire season in Alaska burns around 1 million acres of boreal forest, tundra, and grassland. Given the state's vast distances between communities and sparse ground observations, satellites play a critical role in enabling successful wildland fire detection, response, and monitoring across the Last Frontier. NOAA’s Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) is a cornerstone of this monitoring effort, using direct-broadcast capabilities to stream sensor data directly to antennas at NOAA’s Fairbanks Command and Data Acquisition Station (FCDAS) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF).

In this webinar, Jonathan Chriest (Predictive Services Meteorologist, Alaska Interagency Coordination Center) will provide an overview of the 2026 Alaska wildfire season and outline the JPSS products used in operational decision-making. Dr. Jennifer Delamere (Director, Geographic Information Network of Alaska at UAF) will detail how low-latency JPSS products are delivered to the operational fire community, including via a new cloud-based implementation for National Weather Service Incident Meteorologists. Finally, the presenters will also preview forward-looking capabilities, including next-generation sensors and NOAA's Next Generation Fire System (NGFS). They will also introduce AK FirE-SAFE, a data-aggregation and machine-learning framework developed by UAF and NASA to estimate wildland fire extents in near real-time.

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

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{Jonathan Chriest, Predictive Services Meteorologist, US Wildland Fire Service Alaska Interagency Coordination Center}

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: How Capacity Building Grants Facilitate Future Collaboration

Presenter(s): Jessica Brunacini, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve; Casey Ching, Heʻeia National Estuarine Research Reserve; Fred Reppun, Heʻeia National Estuarine Research Reserve; Justin Ridge, North Carolina 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_7IFp6PLEQnmy6D30e1r0vA

Accessibility: Closed captioning available in-session

Abstract
Any collaborative project requires time and resources to support relationship building and project idea development. The NERRS Science Collaborative offers non-competitive capacity building grants to reserves to support them in doing just that. In this webinar, reserve staff will share how they approached the capacity building grant opportunity and what they accomplished or what they hope to accomplish. Join the session to learn more about goals and mindset when developing a capacity building proposal, creative uses of funds, surprising benefits, and how capacity building activities inform next steps for future collaborative science projects. The session will also explore the kinds of activities that can help jumpstart collaborative science projects, using NERRS Science Collaborative capacity building grants as case examples.

Slides, Recordings, Other materials:
https://nerrssciencecollaborative.org/resource/webinar-summary/capacity-building-2026

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Colonies, Cod, and Maritime Chaos: A semiquincentennial search for our historic fisheries roots

NOAA Library EBM/EBFM Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Yvonne deReynier, NOAA Fisheries, Senior Resource Management Specialist

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

Seminar Contact: Corinne Burns (corinne.burns@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/6238646

Abstract: Marine fisheries have been part of Americans’ lives and livelihoods for centuries, since well before the 1776 Declaration of Independence. In 2026, we celebrate both the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Fishery Conservation and Management Act, now known for two of its Senator contributors as the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Although international approaches to human rights and natural sciences have changed significantly in the last three centuries, some of our contemporary ideas about rights to fish and fishing have roots in discussions held centuries ago. Today’s Magnuson-Stevens Act builds on an historic legacy of our nation’s founders and lawmakers’ conversations with fishermen and other seafarers, curiosity about the ocean environment, and recognition of the importance of fisheries to national food security and international trade. This talk looks at how some of our ideas about the role of marine fisheries in our national life emerged from the founding of our country and have supported NOAA and our many partners in implementing the Magnuson-Stevens Act today.

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 Library YouTube channel.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Tsunami Alerting in Alaska
VAWS Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Summer Ohlendorf, Science and Operations Officer, National Tsunami Warning Center

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://uaf-accap.org/event/vaws-webinar-tsunami-alerting-in-alaska/

Accessibility: N/A

Abstract: From Palmer, Alaska, the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center monitors 24x7 for any hazards that may produce dangerous tsunamis for the continental U.S. and Canadian coasts. Over the decades, the center has incrementally continued to grow in both area of responsibility and breadth of the hazards it monitors. This session will provide an overview of the types of tsunami hazards present in Alaska, how the team, NTWC, and their partners assess and alert for tsunamis as events unfold, and how you can be better prepared for the next one.

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

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: How NOAA monitors and predicts the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

NOAA Environmental Data Talks (NEDTalks)

Presenter(s): Nat Johnson, Ph.D., Meteorologist, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, NOAA

Sponsor(s): NOAA NESDIS Communications / NESDIS HQ

Seminar Contact(s): Rafael.deAmeller@noaa.gov

Accessibility: Live closed captioning

Abstract: Join Dr. Nathaniel "Nat" Johnson as he explores why seasonal El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) outlooks are important, how NOAA monitors and predicts ENSO, and the observations and models that inform those forecasts. He will also highlight how these outlooks provide valuable information for planning and decision-making across society.

Click here for more information and to register

This October, join us for three Friday NOAA Environmental Data (NED) Talks at noon that will take you on a comprehensive journey through the lifecycle of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

What makes attending a NEDTalk in real time special?

The presentation portion of each NEDTalk will be posted on the NESDIS website shortly after the event, so you can still watch the presentation if you miss it.

However, the Q&A session is exclusive to live attendees and will not be recorded. Join us in real time to ask questions directly, hear the presenters respond to audience questions, and be part of the discussion as it happens.

Recordings: Available after the talk on the NEDTalks page at:

https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/data-products-research-services/data-collections/nedtalks

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: October 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/oct2026-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 Climate Prediction Center forecast for November 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.

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 Hazards to Consequences: Toward Impact-Based Drought Monitoring and Prediction - NOAA Drought Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Amir AghaKouchak, Chancellor’s Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth System Science - University of California, Irvine

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: https://noaaresearch.webex.com/weblink/register/r297d64f35eefe5f2f5b11847c984450d

Accessibility: Live closed captioning

Abstract: Satellites and computer models have made it much easier to track droughts as they happen. However, most tools today only look at weather conditions rather than the actual damage droughts cause. They also tend to miss related problems that happen at the same time or right after, such as heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and mudslides. This presentation explains impact-based drought monitoring, an approach that links drought to its physical and societal impacts, such as lost crops, food availability, lower energy output, or job losses. Putting this impact-focused approach into practice isn't easy. We currently lack complete data on drought impacts, accurate local information on human water use, and adequate ways to connect impact assessment with traditional drought monitoring tools. To fix this, we must look beyond just climate data and consider how human dimensions influence droughts.

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: Place-Based Heat Research: Informing Solutions Across Rural, Coastal, and Marine Environments

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Doran (Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Vermont), Scott Curtis (Dr. John Lining Professor of Physics and Director of the James B. Near Center for Climate Studies at The Citadel), Antonietta Capotondi (Senior Research Scientist at the University of Colorado and NOAA's Physical Sciences Laboratory)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Climate Program Office

Seminar Contact(s): Lauren Balotin, lauren.balotin@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/6191249

Accessibility: Captions will be available during the live presentation and on the recording.

Abstract: Extreme heat affects all types of geographic settings — from urban to rural, inland to coastal, and land to sea. Research on how heat uniquely impacts each of these areas can help decision-makers implement targeted resilience strategies and place-based solutions.

This webinar will highlight NOAA-supported research on extreme heat in rural, coastal, and marine environments. Speakers will share insights on:

• how to identify areas of high heat risk in rural communities based on heat exposure, transportation infrastructure, and related factors

• the importance of multi-hazard resilience efforts that address heat in conjunction with water management concerns, such as flooding and sea level rise

• ways to better understand the drivers and subsurface characteristics of marine heat waves in areas with critical ecological and socioeconomic importance

Case studies will feature projects in rural Vermont, Charleston, and the Northeast Pacific. Together, these presentations will showcase how researchers and decision-makers can better understand heat and strategize resilience solutions according to a location’s unique characteristics.

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 Climate Variability and Predictability (CVP) program. The event will be recorded.

Recordings: Recordings will be shared on the NOAA Climate Program Office website after the event.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: To the Gulf and Beyond: Examples of Ongoing NOAA Uncrewed Systems Applications
NOAA Gulf of America Forum Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Dexter Malley, Division Chief, Uncrewed Marine Systems, NOAA – Office of Marine and Aviation Operations; John R. Walker, Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Project Coordinator, NOAA UxS Operations Center (UxSOC) and UAS Division (UASD)

Sponsor(s): NOAA's Gulf of America Regional Collaboration Team, a part of NOAA's Regional Collaboration Network

Seminar Contact(s): Kristen Laursen, Kristen.R.Laursen@noaa.gov , NOAA Fisheries and Regional Collaboration Network

Remote Access: Please register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4546644866554462556

Note: This webinar will be recorded. Please do not share any Personal or Business Identifiable Information (PII or BII) during the webinar.

Abstract:

NOAA's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations Uncrewed Systems Operations Center operates a variety of uncrewed aircraft and marine systems that provide new, effective ways to collect data in support of NOAA's science, service, and stewardship missions. Speakers will provide an overview of some of the key uncrewed systems in use, examples of the exciting projects that are being accomplished using these systems, and how new technologies are becoming a part of how NOAA works towards its applied research and operational goals.

Slides, Recordings, Other materials: This webinar will be recorded and shared online. Please contact Kristen.R.Laursen@noaa.gov for the recording and/or PDF of this webinar.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A sea of change: How 50 years of sea lion research has gone from basic biology, to forcasting sea lion responses to ocean conditions, and informing fishery modelsNorthwest Fisheries Science Center's Monster Seminar Jam

Presenter(s): Sharon Melin, NOAA Fisheries

Sponsor(s): NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center

Seminar Contact(s): nwfsc.monsterjam@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Online: meet.google.com/wtc-ivfo-jzg
or via phone: (US)+1 224-990-0265, PIN: 915 623 107#

Abstract: N/A

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Location: David Skaggs Research Center, Room GC402/Online

Presenter(s): Dr. Ivan Ortega, Scientist, Atmospheric Chemistry Observations & Modeling, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research.

Sponsor(s): Global Monitoring Laboratory

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

Remote Access:

GML Seminar: Ivan Ortega
Thursday, October 22 · 1:00 – 2:00pm
Time zone: America/Denver
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ghd-rank-nwa
Or dial: (US) +1 276-335-0216 PIN: 437 910 745#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ghd-rank-nwa?pin=4555290142978

Abstract:

Ground-based solar absorption spectroscopy, particularly high-resolution Fourier Transform Infrared (HR-FTIR), serves as a critical benchmark for monitoring atmospheric composition, validating space-based sensors, and evaluating Earth system models. Framed around the global Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Change (NDACC), this presentation explores atmospheric trace gas variability across two distinct observational scales: global decadal trends and a regional case study.
Beginning at the global scale, decadal FTIR datasets provide critical insights into the trends of carbonyl sulfide (OCS). This presentation shows the analysis of a multi-year record (1986–2025) of atmospheric OCS trends derived from the NDACC. Furthermore, I will outline an initiative to develop a harmonized global OCS dataset, bias-correcting satellite retrievals against ground-based and aircraft observations, to better constrain sensitivity simulations within Earth system models.
Shifting to the regional scale, the presentation will feature observations from Boulder, Colorado. The site's 16-year observational record demonstrates the capability of ground-based FTIR instruments to capture dynamic trace gas variations. While this continuous record reveals significant long-term regional shifts, such as the rapid historical increase and recent decrease in ethane, the primary focus of this section will be highlighting distinct atmospheric events observed locally in 2026.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NEDTalk - The Very Strong El Nino of 2026–2027: How a Warm Tropical Pacific Ocean May Reshape Weather Worldwide

NOAA Environmental Data Talks (NEDTalks)

Presenter(s): Andrew Hoell, Meteorologist, NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory

Sponsor(s): NOAA NESDIS Communications / NESDIS HQ

Seminar Contact(s): Rafael.deAmeller@noaa.gov

Accessibility: Live closed captioning

Abstract: In this talk, join Dr. Andrew Hoell as he discusses what El Niño is, how NOAA monitors and forecasts it, and how unusually warm tropical Pacific waters can influence weather patterns around the world. He will also examine the outlook for the coming months, including potential impacts on U.S. storm tracks, hurricane seasons, and agriculture, as well as uncertainties that remain.

Click here for more information and to register

This October, join us for three Friday NOAA Environmental Data (NED) Talks at noon that will take you on a comprehensive journey through the lifecycle of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

What makes attending a NEDTalk in real time special?

The presentation portion of each NEDTalk will be posted on the NESDIS website shortly after the event, so you can still watch the presentation if you miss it.

However, the Q&A session is exclusive to live attendees and will not be recorded. Join us in real time to ask questions directly, hear the presenters respond to audience questions, and be part of the discussion as it happens.

Recordings: Available after the talk on the NEDTalks page at:

https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/data-products-research-services/data-collections/nedtalks

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Send an e-mail 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 suggestions and ideas!

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Introduction to IARPC: Collaborating to Enhance Arctic Research

Presenter(s): Toni O’Boyle (IARPC Secretariat), Elizabeth (Liz) Hoy (NASA Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems Office), Mike Loranty (Colgate University), and additional 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/introduction-to-iarpc/

Abstract: The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (or IARPC) brings together leaders from 18 agencies, departments, and offices across the U.S. federal government on shared research priorities in the Arctic. IARPC also runs IARPC Collaborations: a platform connecting federal government researchers, non-federal researchers, and Arctic communities—including those overseas—to work together on pressing Arctic research issues.

Join this session to hear from a few IARPC co-leaders about their team’s focus areas and activities, and learn how you can get involved with IARPC!

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: Every River Reaches the Ocean: Engaging Students in Plastic Pollution Education

Series: National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Shanelle Naone, Pacific Region Communications Coordinator, NOAA Marine Debris Program and Sarah Fishbach, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Integrated Marketing Communication, Pepperdine University

Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/242055744231689053

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Seminar Contact(s): Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov

Abstract: The NOAA Marine Debris Program is celebrating 20 years of reducing and preventing the adverse impacts of marine debris on our ocean, waterways, and Great Lakes. Learn how their work around the U.S. benefits the environment, the economy, and navigational safety. You’ll also get to meet Poppy the Puffin, an initiative designed to make the issue of single-use plastic pollution engaging and accessible to elementary school students through a graphic novel. This webinar will dive into both programs, as well as introduce you to a wide variety of relevant educational materials. Educators will also have an opportunity to sign up for a randomized giveaway of free classroom materials.

Accessibility: English captions will be provided for the recording.

Recording: The presentation will be recorded; once captioned it will be hosted on the archived webpage: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Citizen Archivist Program and Community Engagement at the National Archives and Records Administration

Presenter(s): Jill Reilly Corbett, Director for Catalog and Online Access, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library and NOAA Education

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

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/6250198

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: Jill Reilly Corbett will share an overview of volunteer crowdsourcing and community engagement through the Citizen Archivist Program at the National Archives and Records Administration. For more than a decade, Citizen Archivists have enhanced discovery and access to our nation's archival records by deciphering and transcribing handwritten documents and tagging digitized records in the National Archives Catalog. Their combined efforts recently reached 20 million contributions, helping to unlock history and uncover new stories.

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: 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: 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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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Distributed Acoustic Sensing for Marine Mammal Monitoring

Northwest Fisheries Science Center's Monster Seminar Jam

Presenter(s): Shima Abadi, PhD, University of Washington

Sponsor(s): NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center

Seminar Contact(s): nwfsc.monsterjam@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Online: meet.google.com/wtc-ivfo-jzg
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Abstract: N/A

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Assessing Shifts in Alaska Rain-On-Snow Winter Seasonality
VAWS Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Tricia Hutton, Ph.D. Student in Earth System Science with a concentration in Atmospheric and Climate Science

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://uaf-accap.org/event/vaws-webinar-alaska-ros-winter-seasonality/

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Abstract: Rain falling on snow-covered ground, called rain-on-snow (ROS) events, can create ice layers that last until spring, creating hazards to transportation, wildlife, and powerlines in Alaska. These events are challenging to study due to Alaska’s mountainous terrain and the limited number of weather station observations. To address this, high-resolution reanalysis data from the winter season 1950 through 2022 were used to examine when and where ROS events happen across the state. This study found that the majority of these events occur in the early winter season, November and December, with coastal regions experiencing ROS more often with higher accumulations of rain than interior Alaska. Over this dataset, a seasonal shift is seen with an increase in December ROS, leading to increased development of a thick ice layer that will last through spring melt. This provides information needed for future planning for communities' safety, infrastructure, and ecosystems as the climate continues to change.

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

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Aerial Surveys for Ice Seals and Polar Bears: An Application for Edge Computing

Northwest Fisheries Science Center's Monster Seminar Jam

Presenter(s): Erin Moreland, M.S., Research Zoologist, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center

Seminar Contact(s): nwfsc.monsterjam@noaa.gov

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Abstract: N/A

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Living On the Edge: The Ecology of Mountain Goats and Avalanches in Alaska

Presenter(s): Kevin White, Wildlife Ecologist, University of Alaska Southeast

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/mountain-goats-and-avalanches/

Abstract: Survival in extreme environments requires perilous trade-offs. Mountain goats use steep, exposed terrain to avoid carnivores such as wolves, but there can be a significant cost of this behavior – exposure to snow avalanches. In this presentation, Kevin White, a wildlife ecologist with the University of Alaska Southeast, will talk about long-term studies describing the extraordinary natural history and population ecology of mountain goats in coastal Alaska. He will specifically focus on recent analyses seeking to understand how avalanches transform mountain landscapes and alpine wildlife populations that inhabit them. Functioning as ecologically extreme events, avalanches can elicit substantial population declines requiring more than a generation for demographic recovery – highlighting the importance of climate-linked factors for mountain wildlife populations. The exciting multidisciplinary research involved extensive collaboration with University of Alaska snow scientists Eran Hood and Gabe Wolken, and others from the US, Canada and Switzerland.

Bio(s): Kevin White is a wildlife ecologist with the University of Alaska Southeast, Program on the Environment, Department of Natural Sciences. He studies mountain ecology, including how such systems are influenced by ongoing change. Based upon extensive field studies in Alaska, his recent research has been principally focused on the role of climate, weather and snow avalanches on the population ecology of mountain goats.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: 2026 Ed Ricketts Memorial Award and Lecture: Between Pacific Seamounts: Water, Heat, and Solutes from Rocks to Octopus and Back Again

Series: National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Andrew T. Fisher, Ph.D., Researcher and Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Earth & Planetary Sciences Department, Institute of Marine Sciences, University of California, Santa Cruz

Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5892826430262859864

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Seminar Contact(s): Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov

Abstract: Dr. Andrew T. Fisher has been a positive force in deep-sea research and teaching at the University of California, Santa Cruz for more than 30 years. He is an effective teacher who uses quick wit and an exceptional knack for humor to enliven topics and create lasting understanding of serious and complex subjects. His work in the two connected worlds of the deep-sea and water/groundwater management provides a deep well of relevant material for sanctuary audiences. Dr. Fisher will provide a lecture showing and linking results from field and modeling studies to illustrate how novel tools and computing help create new opportunities in subseafloor exploration and discovery.

The Ed Ricketts Memorial Award was created to honor scientists who have exhibited exemplary work throughout their career and advanced knowledge, appreciation, conservation and/or protection of the marine environment. Recipients are selected by the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Research Activity Panel.

For the lecture abstract and history of the Ed Ricketts Memorial Award, see the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s Research Activity Panel Page.

Accessibility: English captions will be provided for the recording.

Recording: The presentation will be recorded; once captioned it will be hosted on the archived webpage: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Meet Me in the Middle: Humpback Whales Coordinate to Hunt Along the Seafloor

Series: National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series

Presenter(s): David Wiley, Ph.D., Research Ecologist, NOAA’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary

Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3800009401017767509

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Seminar Contact(s): Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov

Abstract: Beneath the surface of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary off Massachusetts, humpback whales work together to capture one of the region's smallest and most elusive fish. A newly published study led by scientists at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary provides the first direct documentation of humpback whales cooperatively hunting along the seafloor. The whales repeatedly approached one another in coordinated formations, corralling schools of northern sand lance before opening their mouths to capture the fish at nearly the same time. Join Dr. David Wiley to learn more about this research.

Accessibility: English captions will be provided for the recording.

Recording: The presentation will be recorded; once captioned it will be hosted on the archived webpage: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/webinar-series-archives.html.

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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: Environmental nucleic acids have expiration dates: multi-omic monitoring and when to trust It

Northwest Fisheries Science Center's Monster Seminar Jam

Presenter(s): Aden Ip, PhD, University of Washington

Sponsor(s): NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center

Seminar Contact(s): nwfsc.monsterjam@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Online: meet.google.com/wtc-ivfo-jzg
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Abstract: N/A

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Extreme temperature events in the NW Atlantic Shelf.

Presenter(s): Vincent Saba, NOAA NEFSC

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

Location: Webinar

Abstract: TBD

Bio: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Leveraging eDNA to inform salmon ecology in the Lake Washington basin

Northwest Fisheries Science Center's Monster Seminar Jam

Presenter(s): Carl Ostberg, PhD, Research Fish Biologist, Western Fisheries Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey

Sponsor(s): NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center

Seminar Contact(s): nwfsc.monsterjam@noaa.gov

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Abstract: N/A

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Using collaborative research to understand regional oceanographic influences on Northern shortfin squid distribution.

Presenter(s): Mary Kate Munley & Sarah Salois, NOAA NEFSC

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

Location: Webinar

Abstract: TBD

Bio: TBD

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