Dear Colleagues, On June 18, 2026, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced its intent to continue operations and maintenance of the NSF Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) and to issue this Dear Colleague Letter soliciting perspectives on what ocean observation capabilities NSF should provide.

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is seeking an accomplished scientist and collaborative leader to establish and grow the University's PFAS analytical and Extension program. This is a uniq...

Countries have committed to expanding the marine protected area (MPA) network to 30% of the world's ocean by 2030, more than tripling current coverage, and focusing on areas important for biodiversit....

Mercury (Hg) contamination poses a significant threat to marine top predators, yet the drivers of short-term variation in Hg exposure remain largely u…

Scientists warn that ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a global ecological crisis as thousands of stationary vessels risk becoming carriers of invasive marine species. These or...

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New research shows that the important AMOC is already slowing down and bringing it closer to a tipping point and eventual shutdown. The impacts would be significant for Atlantic Canada and the planet.

Throttling of science funding is utterly unprecedented and radical when compared to the past 50 years.

There’s a piece of writing advice that I run across a lot (I’ve even given it). It’s excellent advice, except that it isn’t. Which doesn’t make much sense even to me, so I’m going to try to unpack …

Please complete this form if you are a PI recruiting graduate students for a Fall 2027 start. If you are NOT recruiting, feel free to share the response sheet with prospective students looking for lab...

Northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis). Photo: Nina Dehnhard/NINA. The northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) is a seabird found across the North Atlantic and Arctic marine regions, including along the N...

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The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) invites applications for one or more tenure-track faculty positions (9-month annual support) at the Assistant Pr...

Outside the breeding season, small pelagic seabirds are particularly challenging to study due to their large geographic ranges and high mobility. Consequently, their non-breeding distribution and act...

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The woman at the heart of a long-standing avian restoration program blends art and science to attract birds back to lost habitat.

Working in the environmental sciences (and academia) can be emotionally taxing as many species and habitats decline despite our best efforts, and workplaces becomes increasingly more competitive…

A union representing University of Washington graduate student workers says Kennedy Orwa’s student visa was rescinded without explanation.

Cost-cutting move is expected to cause resignations and turmoil