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Anne Kapuscinski receives 2019 Ocean Award for innovation
May 9, 2019
Anne Kapuscinski, professor of environmental studies and director of the Coastal Science and Policy Program, has received a 2019 Ocean Award for innovation from Boat International magazine and the Blue Marine Foundation.
U.S. coral reefs provide flood protection worth $1.8 billion annually
April 30, 2019
New report finds coral reef barriers provide flood protection for more than 18,000 people and $1.8 billion worth of coastal buildings, infrastructure, and economic activity yearly.
Can a drone weigh an elephant seal?
April 23, 2019
Undergrad’s innovative research may lead to new methods of weighing seals, expanding our understanding of the mammals and the oceans
New genus of marine organisms named in honor of ocean scientist Jon Zehr
April 5, 2019
A newly described genus of marine microorganisms has been named in honor of Professor of Ocean Sciences Jonathan Zehr.
Coral study traces excess nitrogen to Maui wastewater treatment facility
April 3, 2019
Nutrient pollution has been blamed for algal blooms and degradation of coral reefs along Maui's west coast.
Biologist Daniel Costa appointed director of the Institute of Marine Sciences
March 21, 2019
Daniel Costa, distinguished professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, has been appointed to serve as the next director of the Institute of Marine Sciences, beginning in July 2019.
Review of noise impacts on marine mammals yields new policy recommendations
March 12, 2019
After a comprehensive review of current knowledge, a panel of scientists has published new recommendations regarding marine mammal noise exposure.
Seymour Center honors alumnus John Laird with Global Oceans Award
February 22, 2019
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center will honor Laird at the Global Oceans Gala on Saturday, March 23.
Grad student Sara Gonzalez wins policy award from Ecological Society of America
February 13, 2019
Sara Gonzalez, a Ph.D. student in ecology and evolutionary biology, is among the recipients of the Katherine S. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Awards from the Ecological Society of America.
