NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Diving into the timeline for the Fisheries Integrated Modeling System (FIMS), a next-generation framework for assessments

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4797860

Presenter(s): Kelli F. Johnson, National Stock Assessment Program, Assessment and Monitoring Division, Office of Science & Technology, NMFS, NOAA, Project Lead of the Fisheries Integrated Modeling System

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and NOAA LibrarySeminar Contacts: Dr. Bai Li (bai.li@noaa.gov) and Library Seminars

Abstract: The Fisheries Integrated Modeling System (FIMS) is a next-generation framework for assessing the status of living marine resources and providing management advice. Its development has been, and will always be, a collaborative effort between employees from several NOAA offices, including representatives from each regional Science Center. Perhaps the most difficult task we have is communicating the timeline for planned development and rollouts, providing training and a user support system, and adding unplanned features. During this presentation we will scroll through the timeline to inform future developers and users where they can dive in.

Keywords: open source; population dynamics; stock assessment

Bio(s): Dr. Kelli F. Johnson received her Masters from Simon Fraser University in 2012 quantifying the spatial use of shipping lanes by blue whales. Two weeks later she started her PhD with Dr. Andr Punt and five years later she started working at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center. Recently, she transitioned to the Office of Science & Technology as the Project Lead of FIMS. She is thankful for this opportunity to help us all learn from each other as we continue to build FIMS.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: No need to reinvent the wheel: data assimilation in the age of AI

Presenter(s): Ivo Pasmans (University of Reading)

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

SeminarContact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

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Abstract: In recent years, there has been a proliferation of studies which apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) to some scientific problem or another. However, in many cases, AI techniques"particularly those in machine learning" used in these studies function as a substitute for, or a variation of, traditional data assimilation methods which aim to combine limited observations with a prior estimate to retrieve the most likely value of the truth. This talk will explore the relationship between AI and data assimilation, focusing on key data assimilation techniques like Kalman filtering, variational methods, and ensemble-based approaches. We will examine the strengths and limitations of these methods and compare them with popular machine learning algorithms. Additionally, promising approaches that integrate machine learning with traditional data assimilation techniques will be discussed, offering new possibilities for enhancing predictive accuracy and computational efficiency in various scientific applications.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: NOAA: the once and future environmental intelligence leader for the nation

Presenter(s): Dr. Richard Spinrad, Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere & NOAA Administrator

Sponsor(s): The NOAA Environmental Leadership Seminar Series (NELS) series provides examples and insight of NOAA's leadership in environmental science, by those who lead it and make it happen. The NELS seminars are sponsored by the NOAA Science Council as part of the NOAA Science Seminar Series. For questions or to recommend a NELS speaker, please contact the NELS Team at nels@noaa.gov The NELS Team is Hernan Garcia, Sandra Claar, Katie (Rowley) Poser, and Robert Levy.

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Note: There is a limit of 1,000 online seats on a first come first served basis. The webinar will be recorded for later viewing.

Abstract: Join the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere & NOAA Administrator, Dr. Rick Spinrad, for a discussion on NOAA: The once and future environmental intelligence leader of the nation. Dr. Spinrad will reflect on his time with the agency, historic accomplishments achieved during this administration, and the key pillars that drove NOAA's work (Building a Climate Ready Nation; Integrating Equity into Core Operations; and Advancing the New Blue Economy). There will be a Q/A session at the close of the NOAA Environmental Leadership Seminar, where attendees will have the opportunity to ask Dr. Spinrad questions.

Bio(s): https://www.noaa.gov/our-people/leadership/richard-w-spinrad-phd

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Bio(s): https://www.noaa.gov/our-people/leadership/richard-w-spinrad-phdSlides/Recordings/Other Materials: Slides will be shared after the webinar with all who register, or a link for access. Recording will be shared after the webinar with all who register, or a link where they can be found, or a contact for the recording.
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OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesWhen: January 8 2025, 12-1 PM ET Where: Webinar and in-person at SSMC4 8th floor large, Silver Spring

Presenter(s): Dr. Nicholas Castillo, Monitoring & Assessment Branch Stressor Detection and Impacts Division National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, NOAA National Ocean Service

Seminar Contact(s): Varis.Ransi@noaa.gov

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Abstract: In this study, we investigated the incidence and spatial extent of pharmaceutical exposure in marine sportfish, the potential for pharmacological and health effects in fish, pathways of exposure across multiple environmental compartments, and the potential for human exposure via consumption of fish. To do so, we assessed pharmaceutical burden in the recreational sportfish bonefish (Albula vulpes) throughout South Florida and the Caribbean Basin and in red drum (Sciaenops Ocellatus) from 9 estuaries across Florida, analyzing for ~100 different pharmaceuticals. The potential risk of pharmacological effects was determined by comparing pharmaceutical concentrations to a metric of effect based on the human therapeutic plasma concentration (H T PC). Indices of health in red drum (e.g., biochemical and histological state) were quantified and related to measured pharmaceutical concentrations. We used a multicompartment approach to identify pathways of pharmaceutical exposure in bonefish through analysis of bonefish prey items, water, and sediment, and also assessed differential distribution across bonefish internal tissues. Last, we determined the potential for human exposure via consumption of red drum by comparing concentrations to recommended pharmaceutical human daily doses. Across all fish sampled, a total of 53 different pharmaceuticals were detected in 100% of bonefish (mean of 6.3) and 93% of red drum (mean of 2.1), with concentrations exceeding the H T PC metric of effect in 48% of bonefish and 26% of red drum. Relationships between pharmaceutical exposure and biochemical analytes in red drum indicative of liver injury, electrolyte imbalance, and stress were identified. Pharmaceutical concentrations in red drum muscle were low, with a maximum of 0.002% of a recommended human daily dose per serving. Pharmaceutical number, concentration, and composition was unique across environmental compartments, and prey was identified as a potential source of exposure in bonefish. Collectively, this research highlights an important component of water quality for consideration in conservation, fisheries management, and wastewater treatment reform, assesses the possibility of negative repercussions in exposed fish, and explores alternative methods to assess exposure and effect in marine biota.

Bio(s):
Nicholas is a new member of the NCCOS' Monitoring & Assessment Branch. He is stationed at the Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston, SC. His primary duties include supporting the management of the National Mussel Watch Program and conducting research on chemical stressor detection and impacts on coastal and marine ecosystems. Nick previously served as a post-doctoral research associate at Florida International University in the Coastal Fisheries Lab with Dr. Jennifer Rehage, where he also completed his doctoral degree in Earth Systems Science with a focus in Fisheries Ecology and Ecotoxicology. Nick also holds a bachelors in Environmental Science and Policy from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. His past research has focused on spatial assessments of pharmaceutical exposure and risk of pharmacological effects in bonefish (Albula vulpes) and red drum (Sciaenops Ocellatus) throughout Florida and the Caribbean Basin, the potential for human exposure via red drum consumption, and multicompartment assessments of pathways of pharmaceutical exposure in mesoconsumer marine fish. Nick has also conducted assessments of pharmaceutical exposure in coastal National Parks across the United States. Aside from his research interests, Nick is an avid fisherman and worked as an inshore and backcountry light tackle and flyfishing guide in the Florida Keys.Subscribe to the One NOAA Science Seminar weekly email:
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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Submerged NC: Lionfish: An Ocean Tragedy in Three Acts

Presenter(s): Dr. Steve Gittings, Chief Scientist of NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Sponsor(s): NOAA, ONMS, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary, and the NC Office of State Archaeology

Seminar Contact(s): Jessica.Frayser@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4241987771287700057

Abstract: Join Dr. Steve Gittings, Chief Scientist of NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, for a front-row seat to a 40-year saga of beauty, death, and survival. Act I: A brilliant new star, the Indo-Pacific lionfish, makes its dramatic debut in the Atlantic Ocean. Mesmerizing at first, it soon horrifies as it leaves disappearance in its wake. Act II: An ecological crisis ensues as native fish succumb to waves of these alien invaders, with no natural defenses to stop them. Act III: Humans enter the scene, combining innovation and brute force to offer Nature a helping hand while it seeks its own footing. Will this epic struggle find resolution? Is it the end of the ocean we know, or a new beginning? Learn how this drama unfolds and what the future holds.

Bio(s): Dr. Steve Gittings is Chief Scientist for NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Initially specializing in coral reef ecology and disturbance, he managed the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary before moving to headquarters. Dr. Gittings has worked in the field of conservation science his entire career, studying and tracking changes in ocean ecosystems. These studies and data inform on resource management and assist in dealing with accidents like ship groundings and oil spills. He has been diving for over 50 years, is a submarine pilot, and has lived underwater for weeks at a time. He also works to control lionfish, an invasive species in the western Atlantic Ocean. Dr. Gittings developed a trap that could potentially create a new commercial fishery that provides a steady supply of lionfish to seafood and other developing markets.

Recordings: The talk will be recorded; once captioned it will be hosted on the archived webpage: https://monitor.noaa.gov/gallery/webinar-archive.html.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Two decades of the NOAA Arctic Report Card: history, reflections, and next steps

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4772033

Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Climate Specialist, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy, International Arctic Research Center/University of Alaska Fairbanks; Dr. Twila Moon, Deputy Lead Scientist & Science Communication Liaison National Snow & Ice Data Center CIRES, University of Colorado, Boulder; Dr. Zachary Labe, Research Physical Scientist (NOAA Federal), Seasonal-to-Decadal Variability and Predictability Division, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL); Dr. Gerald (JJ) Frost, landscape ecologist, Alaska Biological Research; Dr. Karen Frey, Professor, Clark University; Dr. Cynthia Garcia, Program Manager, GOMO's Arctic Research Program; Dr. Allison Lepp, Knauss Fellow, GOMO's Arctic Research Program

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library

Seminar Contact(s): Library Seminars

Abstract: This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Arctic Report Card (ARC), an annual NOAA product developed in collaboration with leading Arctic researchers and Indigenous experts that summarizes the state of the Arctic ecosystem compared to historical records. This webinar will cover an ARC history and feature a panel of experts, each of whom have served as ARC authors or editors for 4+ year terms. They will reflect on how Arctic science and ecosystems have evolved over the past 20 years. NOAA's coordinating editor of the ARC will offer a forward-looking perspective, announce exciting new features, and discuss how to engage in the ARC process.

Keywords: arctic, collaboration, product

Bio(s):
Rick Thoman is an expert in Alaska climate and weather. He produces reliable Alaska climate change information and graphics describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities and media.

Dr. Twila Moon is Deputy Lead Scientist and Science Communication Liaison at the National Snow and Ice Data Center, part of the University of Colorado Boulder's Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES). Her research focuses on Greenland and the Arctic and has been published in high-impact journals such as Science and Nature. Dr. Moon has testified for the U.S. Congress, serves on the U.S. Polar Research Board, and spearheads efforts to improve knowledge exchange amongst researchers and with decision makers and the public.

Zack Labe is a research scientist at the NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Lab in Princeton, New Jersey. His current work explores the intersection of large-scale climate variability and change, extreme events, large ensembles, decadal prediction, and data science methods. In addition to academic research, He is very passionate about improving science communication, accessibility, and outreach through engaging data visualizations.

JJ Frost is a landscape ecologist with a multidisciplinary research background focused on boreal forest and Arctic tundra ecosystems. JJ is based at Alaska Biological Research, Inc. in Fairbanks, Alaska and has over 26 years of field experience in Alaska and northwestern Siberia. His work integrates field measurements with a variety of modern and historical remote-sensing datasets to understand current ecosystem conditions and long-term changes involving vegetation and permafrost.

Dr. Karen Frey is a professor of earth system science in the Graduate School of Geography at Clark University. Dr. Frey's most recent work focuses on the biological and biogeochemical impacts of sea ice decline in polar shelf environments as well as the hydrological and biogeochemical impacts of terrestrial permafrost degradation across the Arctic. Over the past 25 years, she has conducted field-based research in West and East Siberia, the North Slope of Alaska, as well as the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas.

Cindy is a Program Manager for GOMO's Arctic Research Program (ARP), specializing in sea ice observations and data management, and is the coordinating editor of the NOAA Arctic Report Card. Cynthia was a 2022 Knauss Marine Policy Fellow with the ARP and has a Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois, Chicago. Her research focuses on understanding biogeochemical changes along marginal ice zones and coastal margins of our planet using satellite-derived measurements.

Alie is a Knauss Fellow in GOMO's Arctic Research Program. A significant portion of her fellowship year has focused on communications - telling the story of why Arctic changes are important no matter where you live to a variety of audiences, including Congress, NOAA leadership, and the general public. For her PhD and Master's work, Alie used marine geological archives from the Antarctic continental shelf to reconstruct glacial and oceanographic processes across timescales to better understand ice-sheet sensitivity and dynamics.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Eternal Evening in the Ocean: Where Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems Thrive

Presenter(s): Philip Yang, PhD Student and NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholar at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography

Sponsor(s): NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

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

Remote Access: Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5745398397598456412

Abstract: Mesophotic, or middle-light, coral ecosystems exist deeper than the shallow coral reefs you might immediately think of. Mesophotic ecosystems can exist across depths of 100 ft (30m) to 350 ft (150m) from the ocean surface. Because of this depth range, these ecosystems occupy as much as 80% of the potential space coral reefs can live in on the seafloor throughout the global tropical ocean. In recent decades, technological advances in diving and robotic vehicles have allowed us to explore and learn more about these diverse and important ecosystems. Come join me to learn more about these ecosystems and what it takes to study them using cutting-edge science!

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Geospatial Artificial Intelligence for Animals

Presenter(s): Christin Khan, Fishery Biologist, NOAA NEFSC

Sponsor(s): Protected Species Division Northeast Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries

Seminar Contact(s): christin.khan@noaa.gov

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Abstract: The recent advancements in very high resolution satellite imagery, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence have tremendous potential for the development of an operational system to detect marine mammals around the world. The Geospatial Artificial Intelligence for Animals collaboration is uniquely situated to develop an operational marine mammal detection workflow by accessing commercial satellite imagery provided by the US Geological Survey to civil agencies through the National Civil Applications Center collected through contracts established by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the National Reconnaissance Office. Thus we have been able to acquire large volumes of Maxar imagery over known seasonal aggregations of the North Atlantic right whale and the Cook Inlet beluga whale from WorldView-3, WorldView-2, and GeoEye satellites. The Microsoft AI for Good lab has developed an open-source active learning pipeline to process incoming imagery, run an anomaly detector, and serve up interesting objects via a web based platform for subject matter experts to classify and validate. Effectively processing this tsunami of imagery and creating an open-source collaborative workflow within the federal government has highlighted challenges in doing this at scale including cloud storage, cybersecurity requirements, image delivery, variations in image products, and processing methodology used across research groups (pansharpening algorithms, orthorectification, digital elevation models). By sharing our challenges and lessons learned, we hope to further push the field forward into a future where scientists will have another tool in the toolbox as we seek to understand and protect marine mammals around the world.

Bio(s): Christin Khan is a Fishery Biologist in the Protected Species Division at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole. Dedicated to making a positive impact in the world, she is a passionate conservationist and AI enthusiast with a deep commitment to protecting North Atlantic right whales. Her work focuses on leveraging cutting-edge technology and extensive partnerships to drive real-world change in the field of marine conservation. Currently she is focused on creating an operational system to detect marine mammals with VHR satellite imagery and solving the geolocation challenges around the development of on-demand fishing. Christin currently serves on the Executive Committee at the NOAA Center for Artificial Intelligence and the Brain Trust in Biodiversity and Conservation at XPRIZE.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: TBD

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Climate and Societal Interactions Division Nature-Based Solutions Webinar 5: Challenges and Opportunities of Scaling Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation

Presenter(s): Franco Montalto, Professor, Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Drexel University

Sponsor(s): NOAA Climate and Societal Interactions Division: Climate Adaptation Partnerships and Adaptation SciencesSeminar Contacts: Aliya Mejias aliya.mejias@noaa.gov, Genie Bey genie.bey@noaa.gov, Bhaskar Subramanian bhaskar.subramanian@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3145418435073976928

Abstract: This five-part webinar series features projects funded by the Climate and Societal Interactions (CSI) Division's Adaptation Sciences (AdSci) and Climate Adaptation Partnerships (CAP) programs focused on the research and application of nature-based solutions (NbS), which are actions to protect, sustainably manage, or restore natural or modified ecosystems to address societal challenges, simultaneously providing benefits for people and the environment.Nature-based solutions including green infrastructure (NbS/GI) have been implemented for some time as a multifunctional, decentralized strategy for stormwater management. Locally, the benefits and co-benefits of these systems are well quantified. However, to address regional climate risks, NbS/GI need to be upscaled in non-trivial ways across urbanized landscapes. This upscaling poses several formidable physical, economic, and collaboration-related challenges. Addressing these challenges represents one of the front lines in advancing comprehensive resilience and sustainability planning. This webinar episode will feature how Franco Montalto, CAP's Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast (CCRUN), has leveraged funding from CAP and AdSci to advance science to support local action and adaptation at a broader scale.Presentations

• (AdSci) Connecting Upstream & Downstream Communities: A Methodology to Collaboratively Build Resilience in the Darby Cobbs Watershed, Pennsylvania

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Unraveling the Residence time of a Subtropical Estuary: Modeling Impacts of Climate Change and Extreme Events

Presenter(s): Paula Birocchi (U. So Paulo)

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

SeminarContact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

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Abstract: TBD
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NOAA Science Seminar SeriesDate & Time: 28 January 2025, 3 - 4 pm ET

Title: Examining Oyster Reef Fauna Using Emerging, Non-invasive and Traditional Sampling Techniques

Presenter(s):

• Matt Kimball, Baruch Marine Field, Lab University of South Carolina
• Robert Dunn, North Inlet-Winyah Bay NERR

Sponsor(s): This webinar is sponsored by the NERRS Science CollaborativeSeminar Contacts: Doug George (douglas.george@noaa.gov) or Nick Soberal (nsoberal@umich.edu)

Remote Access: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_psDMgLCGSoiL7gl1jQ9iDw Abstract
Foundation species such as the eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) serve numerous ecological functions and provide myriad ecosystem services within coastal environments. These reefs improve water quality, stabilize the adjacent salt marsh, and provide key habitat for approximately 300 species, including fishes, shrimps, and crabs, among other fauna. However, due to overfishing, disease and other stressors, oyster reef habitat has declined drastically. With increased conservation and restoration efforts to increase oyster reef quantity, there is a need for a more holistic understanding of oyster reef condition and function for reef-associated fauna.In 2023, a Catalyst team comprising 4 Reserves and 4 university partners sampled oyster reefs across the southeast. The team used traditional sampling, acoustic imaging, stable isotope analyses, oyster disease assays, and environmental DNA to characterize the community of reef-associated fauna. Following the field campaign, the team held two project meetings and a virtual workshop to engage directly with intended users. In this webinar, the project team will share the high-level takeaways from their sampling, describe the successful user engagement process, and gauge interest in further participation by Reserves from across the System.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Microplastics Pollution from Watersheds to Coastal Marine Systems in Southern California



Presenter(s): Andrew Gray, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of California, Riverside

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS) Science Seminar Series, and NOAA's Marine Debris Program.

Seminar Contacts: Moe Nelson, david.moe.nelson@noaa.gov; Amy Urhin, amy.uhrin@noaa.gov

Location: Webinar

Remote Access: Register for the seminar at:
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Accessibility: Closed Captioning will be available to viewers in Adobe Connect during the seminar.

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: The webinar will be recorded, and the video will be viewable in Adobe Connect.
A pdf of the slides may be provided upon request.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Numerical mixing suppresses submesoscale baroclinic instabilities over sloping bathymetry

Presenter(s): Dylan Schlichting (Los Alamos National Laboratory)

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

SeminarContact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

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Abstract: TBD
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NOAA Science Seminar SeriesDate & Time: 25 February 2025, 3 - 4 pm ET

Title: Voices of the Past, Planning for the Future: Coastal Resilience and Cultural Preservation in the Apalachicola System

Presenter(s):

• Nicole Grinnan, University of West Florida Archaeology Institute
• Anita Grove, Apalachicola NERR
• Mike Thomin, Northwest Florida Maritime Landscape Alliance for Preservation
• Bria Brooks, Florida Public Archaeology Network

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_xSGT83TwT6iT8pEzQdYY3g Abstract
Nestled along Florida's northern Gulf Coast, the Apalachicola River and Bay system is a landscape rich in both natural and cultural heritage. For over 12,000 years, this region has supported diverse ecosystems and communities, from Indigenous groups to early industries like cotton, timber, and fishing. The area now faces mounting challenges, however: the impacts of climate and the subsequent loss of historical sites threaten the preservation of these communities' stories. Ranking as one of Florida's most under-resourced areas, there is an urgent need to document and preserve the region's heritage while fostering connections with its current residents.This webinar will spotlight the "People of the Apalachicola System" project, which combines archaeological research, digital modeling, and innovative community engagement to understand and protect the area's cultural landscape within the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve. Participants will learn about the project's approach, including methods for engaging local voices through workshops and surveys, as well as how these efforts address threats to heritage resources. The webinar will also share preliminary findings, highlight effective strategies for fostering collaboration, and explore how these lessons can guide future preservation and education initiatives in similar at-risk areas. Join the session to discover how heritage and community are coming together to protect the stories of Apalachicola's past and shape its future!

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