[Coral-List] Spring Sea Secrets Lectures (FREE and virtual) - University of Miami's Rosenstiel School
University of Miami RSMAS
mps.rsmas at gmail.com
Thu Jan 7 15:45:32 UTC 2021
Join us for our 2021 Sea Secrets lecture series at the University of
Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (virtual and
free)! Sign-ups under each take below!
1. *Nikki Traylor Knowles, Ph.D. discusses “The Mysteries of Coral
Ecoimmunity”*
- Dr. Traylor-Knowles uses cutting edge medical technology to study
the immune systems of corals to discover the unique and
surprising ways in
which corals combat disease and identify friend from foe. Her work is
contributing to the fight to save coral reefs and insure that we
have these
ecosystems in the future.
- Tuesday, January 26th at 6:30pm EST
- Click here
<https://miami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MAEQbylvQ4KJNufev3LeZA> to
register!
1. *CIMAS Scientists with “From the Deepest Oceans to the Highest
Clouds”*
- Situated in close proximity to NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and
Meteorological Laboratory, National Hurricane Center, and South Eastern
Fisheries Science Center, The Cooperative Institute for Marine and
Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) provides mission-critical support to programs
such as NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters, the Argo ocean monitoring program,
cutting-edge aquaculture research, and marine mammal conservation. Four
CIMAS scientists and researchers will provide a sampling of some of these
exciting ongoing research and development projects.
- Tuesday, February 9th at 6:30pm EST
- Click here
<https://miami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qVuj01YkRD2Lbp7NddmBLQ> to
register!
2. *Katharine Mach, Ph.D. discusses “Climate Change 2021: Managing
Floods, Heat, and Fires to Keep People and Nature Safe”*
- The impacts of climate change are now widespread, and societies
around the world are increasingly preparing for shocks to economies,
health, well-being, and beyond. Dr. Katharine Mach will present research
from the climate risks and preparedness group focused on ongoing
investments to safeguard societies. This work integrates understanding of
the complex, cascading climate risks now occurring, from
nuisance floods to
disasters. It critically assesses policies and actions to
support vibrant,
resilient pathways into the future.
- Tuesday, March 9th at 6:30pm EST
- Click here
<https://miami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FdZ_aOffRISanAu2sKiBEA> to
register!
1. *Diego Lirman, Ph.D. and Andrew Baker Ph.D. discuss “Restoring
Florida’s Coral Reefs: From Colonies to Coastlines”*
- Healthy coral reef ecosystems underpin Florida’s tourism economy,
support vital commercial and recreational fisheries, and help protect our
shorelines from the devastating impacts of storm surge and coastal
flooding. But these iconic ecosystems have undergone dramatic declines in
recent years. Professors Lirman and Baker are working together to restore
these precious local ecosystems and the valuable services they provide
using a combination of new and established restoration
approaches aimed to
not only recover depleted reefs but also increase the climate
resilience of
restored coral populations.
- Tuesday, March 30th at 6:30pm EST
- Click here
<https://miami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gqP8BAo8QKi8wsaeJWjC7g> to
register!
2. *Derya Akkaynak, Ph.D. discusses “Why are There Colors in the
Ocean”*
- The color of ocean water provides us tremendous insights regarding
the properties of the particles in it. Using satellites that sense ocean
color, we are able to monitor worldwide concentration of
phytoplankton—tiny
organisms in the water column that produce food for everything
else in the
ocean to eat. That ocean water has color, however, is precisely what is
holding us back from unveiling the colors of everything else, such as the
colors of the ocean flora, fauna, and the unique habitats that host them.
What would we learn if we could see the true colors of everything in the
ocean?
- Tuesday, April 13th at 6:30pm EST
- Click here
<https://miami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9p_i1KoJTtKoKDjOu8Jg8A> to
register
Any questions, let me know!
Sincerely,
Josh Coco, Ed. D.
Executive Director, Rosenstiel School
Tel: (305) 421.4002
Fax: (305) 421.4711
Direct: jcoco at rsmas.miami.edu
University of Miami
RSMAS Campus SLAB 105C
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149-1031
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