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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Scientists have made a ❄️brrr-illiant❄️ discovery! Researchers discovered a new gentoo penguin species, Pygoscelis kerguelensis, living on the Kerguelen Islands in the Indian Ocean. 📸: Juan Barreto/AFP 📸: Mathilde Bellenger/AFP #NUexperience #COSconnects #Penguins #MarineBiodiversi

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Take a look at OGL's latest co-op spotlight! Up first: Caroline! Caroline is a 3rd-year Biology major and our Don Comb Research Scholar Co-op! 🌊🧬🐟 #NUexperience #COSconnects #OceanGenomeLegacy #DNAPreservation #MarineBiorepository

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

On October 8, 2026, OGL Director @teredo.bsky.social will be speaking at the International Marine Wood Borer Network (IMWBN) Inaugural Symposium. Click here to register via Zoom 👉 bokuvienna.zoom.us/webinar/register… #COSconnects #NUexperience

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

OGL is ✨ kinda chic ✨ As a biorepository, we collect, study, preserve, and make genetic material accessible to the public. We provide researchers with the resources they need to advance marine biodiversity conservation, all while being chic. 🤩 #COSconnects #NUexperience

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🌊 New newsletter incoming! 🧬 Check out OGL's latest recap of our Taxonomy Summer Camp & Bioblitz 👉 ogl.northeastern.edu/2026/09/08/ogl… #NUexperience #COSconnects #TaxonomySummerCamp #Bioblitz #Bioreposit

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🤿 Angela Jones, a PhD candidate in the Helmuth and Patterson Lab, took these incredible photos while scuba diving at Canoe Beach in Nahant. 📸 Be sure to check out Angela's website! angelajjones.weebly.com #NUexperience #COSconnects #TaxonomySummerCamp #Bioblitz #SCUBA

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Green algae! Brown algae! Tunicates! Oh my! 🤿 Gabi Martinez, a Northeastern Three Seas student interning at OGL, took these incredible photos while SCUBA diving at Pumphouse Beach in Nahant. #NUexperience #COSconnects #TaxonomySummerCamp #Bioblitz #SCUBA

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Pumphouse Beach Bioblitz: ✅ 🏖️ After surveying the biodiversity of Canoe Beach and Cunner’s Ledge, participants explored the tide pools of Pumphouse Beach, Nahant. #NUexperience #COSconnects #TaxonomySummerCamp #Bioblitz

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

After surveying Canoe Beach, participants in Taxonomy Summer Camp & Bioblitz then explored the marine biodiversity of Cunner's Ledge! Did you know that this area of Nahant, MA, is composed of rocks over 500 million years old? #NUexperience #COSconnects #TaxonomySummerCamp #Bioblitz

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🌊 Meet OGL's first DOC Award recipients! Learn more about PhD candidates Angela Jones and Marcelle Heineke in our latest newsletter 👉 ogl.northeastern.edu/2026/08/10/ogl… #OGLDocAward

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Canoe Beach Intertidal Bioblitz: ✅ MSC members put their Taxonomy Summer Camp skills to the test during our first intertidal bioblitz, collecting, identifying, and preserving shoreline species for future biodiversity research! 🌊🧬 #NUexperience #COSconnects #TaxonomySummerCamp #Bioblitz

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🦀🔬 That's a wrap on Taxonomy Summer Camp and Bioblitz! 🔬🦀 OGL loved teaching the MSC community about New England's coastal biodiversity through hands-on taxonomy workshops and bioblitzes. Thanks to everyone who joined us to learn, explore, and ask questions! 🌊🧬 #NUexperience #COSconnects

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

OGL welcomed two new @northeasternu.bsky.social co-op students! Over the next six months, they will each learn about DNA and tissue preservation, specimen documentation, and data management. Caroline is our new Don Comb Research Scholar Co-op and is studying Biology. #NUexperience #COSconnects

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

OGL welcomed two new @northeasternu.bsky.social co-ops! Over the next six months, they will each delve into DNA and tissue preservation, specimen documentation, and data management. Rachel is our new Collections and Curatorial Assistant Co-op and is studying Biology. #NUexperience #COSconnects

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🦈 Happy Shark Week! 🦈 Did you know sharks have been around for over 400 million years? Fascinatingly, DNA helps scientists identify species, understand genetic diversity, and support conservation. Preserving shark DNA today helps protect shark biodiversity for future generations. #SharkWeek

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

On June 20, OGL tabled at Seacoast Science Center's Annual World Ocean Day Event! We had a wonderful time sharing the importance of preserving and studying marine biodiversity with those in attendance! Thank you Seacoast Science Center for having us! #NUexperience #COSconnects #WorldOceanDay

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🌊𓆉Happy World Sea Turtle Week 𓆉🌊 Did you know OGL has samples from Pacific black sea turtles??? NOAA recognizes World Sea Turtle Week each year to celebrate these incredible marine reptiles and raise awareness about the challenges they face in our oceans. #WorldSeaTurtleWeek

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌊 Celebrate World Ocean Day with OGL! 🌏 Join us June 20, 10 AM–2 PM, at Seacoast Science Center for hands-on activities, interactive games, tide pooling, and ocean-themed fun for all ages. Learn more: www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/event… #WorldOceanDay

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Antarctic icefish aren't the only vertebrates without red blood cells. An NU researcher discovered the Asian noodlefish lacks them, too! 📰👉 ogl.northeastern.edu/2026/05/29/mee… #COSconnects #NUexperience

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome Gabi Martinez as our new Three Seas Intern! After studying Marine Biology and Molecular Biology at Rollins College and The Jackson Laboratory (respectively), Gabi joined OGL to study bacterial symbiosis in shipworms. #COSconnects #NUexperience #MarineBiology

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🌏 Happy International Day for Biological Diversity! 🧬 Today we're celebrating the incredible marine life we get to study and protect every day. Swipe through to meet some of our favorite species from each environment! #COSconnects #InternationalDayforBiologicalDiversity #Biodiversity

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

👏 Congratulations to OGL alumna Anna for presenting at @northeasternu.bsky.social's RISE 2026 and being inducted into the Huntington 100! 👏 Anna, a past co-op and current member of the Lotterhos Lab, presented research on reproductive success of Eastern oysters. #COSconnects #NUexperience

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

👏 Congrats to OGL alumna Emma for presenting at @northeasternu.bsky.social's RISE 2026! 👏 RISE is a showcase that highlights the work of students at Northeastern. Emma, a past Don Comb Research Scholar Co-op, presented her research on evaluating methods for DNA storage. #COSconnects #NUexperience

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Molly! 🎓 Research Technician Molly Johnson graduated from @northeasternu.bsky.social as a member of the #ClassOf2025 and walked at commencement last week. She is heading to @universityofotago.bsky.social, where she will work to get her PhD. We are so proud of you! #Graduation

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

OGL teaches graduate students in NU's Three Seas Program the importance of collections science, showing how to extract and store DNA from marine organisms. Their work contributes to the growing “Three Seas” collection. 👉 givingday.northeastern.edu/s/fund-d… #NUGivingDay

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Today is #NUGivingDay! This is what your support looks like 🌊 OGL’s Student Research in Biodiversity Collections and Informatics Program allows students to curate biological specimens and manage data. 👉 givingday.northeastern.edu/s/fund-d… #NUGivingDay #NUexperience

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Today is #NUGivingDay! This is what your impact looks like 🌊 Established in his memory, the Don Comb Research Co-op Fund at the OGL provides undergraduates with hands-on research experience. Support here: givingday.northeastern.edu/s/fund-d… #NUGivingDay #NUexperience

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Today is #NUGivingDay! Our past Don Comb Research Scholar Co-op Anna says: "I am deeply grateful to everyone at OGL who mentored me and made my first co-op such a fulfilling and joyful experience!" Support OGL here: givingday.northeastern.edu/s/fund-d… #NUGivingDay

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

OGL Director @teredo.bsky.social was featured on Innovation Showcase!. Here, Dan shares the story of OGL, how it has evolved, and why preserving marine genomes is important for the future of biodiversity research. Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVO6zIEBE5g #COSconnects #NUexperience

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The U.N. High Seas Treaty entered into force on January 17, 2026! Want to learn more about the treaty and what this means for OGL? Read our newsletter 👉 ogl.northeastern.edu/2026/03/17/the… 📸: Andy Schmid #COSconnects #NUexperience

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

OGL's Hannah and Rosie attended the Arctos User Experience Workshop, hosted by @arctosdb.bsky.social at the University of New Mexico’s Sevilleta Field Station. OGL's collection: ogl.northeastern.edu/catalog/ Image 1: Andy Doll Image 2: Hannah Appiah-Madson Image 3: Emily Braker

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

OGL participated in the High School Marine Science Symposium on Thursday hosted by Northeastern's Marine Science Center and the Massachusetts Marine Educators! OGL led activities that explained the importance of marine biorepositories. 📷: Alyssa Stone and Charlee Rivera #COSconnects #NUexperience

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Mia! 🎓 Mia Bender, a former Research Assistant Co-op, recently graduated from @northeasternu.bsky.social with a B.S in Marine Sciences. Now, Mia is finishing her Master's in Marine Biology through NU's Three Seas Program. We are so proud of you! #NortheasternCOS #NUexperience

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

OGL has joined the @ebpgenome.bsky.social (EBP)! 🌎🧬 Want to learn more about EBP's mission to build a genomic library of ALL multicellular life on Earth? Read our newsletter here 👉 ogl.northeastern.edu/2026/02/18/ogl… #NortheasternCOS #NUexperience

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Zack! 🎓 Zack Anderson, one of our past Collections Co-ops, recently completed his Master's degree in Marine Biology through @northeasternu.bsky.social 's Three Seas Program. We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what you accomplish next! #NortheasternCOS #NUexperience

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Julia! 🎓 Julia DiPinto, our past Communications Assistant, recently graduated from @northeasternu.bsky.social with a B.S. in Environmental Science! We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what you accomplish next! #NortheasternCOS #NUexperience #ClassOf2025 #Graduation

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Welcome (back) Molly Johnson to OGL as a Research Associate! A recent Northeastern grad (B.S. in Biochemistry & Bioengineering), Molly first joined as a Research Assistant Co-op in 2023. She’ll lead DNA analysis, develop new experiments, and train co-ops. #NortheasternCOS #NUexperience

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

We are proud to welcome Carson Bickley to OGL! Carson received his PhD in Microbiology from UC Berkeley, specializing in genetic engineering and advanced microscopy techniques. At OGL, Carson is examining the gut bacteria inside shipworms that allow them to digest wood. #NortheasternCOS

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

OGL welcomed new @Northeastern co-op students! They will work with DNA and tissue preservation, specimen documentation, data management, and genomic research. Eris is our new Don Comb Research Scholar Co-op, and is studying Marine Biology with a minor in English. #NUexperience #COSconnects

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

OGL welcomed new @Northeastern co-op students! They will work with DNA and tissue preservation, specimen documentation, data management, and genomic research. Emily is our new Collections & Curatorial Assistant Co-op, and is studying Environmental Science & Journalism. #NUexperience #COSconnects

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Earth BioGenome Project 🌍 @ebpgenome.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

🌍 Genome sequencing groups across the Earth BioGenome Project (EBP) are working together to unlock marine biodiversity genomes, including the remarkable diversity of nudibranchs.🧬✨ @atlasea.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social @catbiogenoma.bsky.social @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

On the twelfth day of Christmas, OGL gave to me twelve red drums drumming 🥁 #SeasAndGreetings

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

On the eleventh day of Christmas, OGL gave to me eleven pipefish piping #SeasAndGreetings

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

On the tenth day of Christmas, OGL gave to me ten stingrays leaping 🕴️#SeasAndGreetings

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

On the ninth day of Christmas, OGL gave to me nine Spanish dancers 💃 #SeasAndGreetings

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

On the eighth day of Christmas, OGL gave to me eight sea lions milking 🦭 #SeasAndGreetings

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

On the seventh day of Christmas, OGL gave to me seven flatworms swimming 🪱 #SeasAndGreetings

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

On the sixth day of Christmas, OGL gave to me six penguins laying 🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧 #SeasAndGreetings

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Ocean Genome Legacy @oceangenomelegacy.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

On the fifth day of Christmas, OGL gave to me five golden wrasse 💛🐟 #SeasAndGreetings

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