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Supporting a dynamic network of scientists working across disciplines to understand the ocean's role in climate and the global carbon cycle. Learn more: us-ocb.org

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Zeke Hausfather @zekehausfather.com · 29/09/2026
Awesome to see @hollyjeanbuck.bsky.social get recognized with a MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius Grant’ today! www.macfound.org/fellows/clas...
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Holly Jean Buck
Investigating the social, ethical, and political dimensions of climate and energy policies and emerging technologies.
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Roberta Hotinski @hotinski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A recording of last week's webinar on the uncertain future of GO-BGC is available now on the OCB YouTube channel - watch for the latest on the array's status and its role in ocean observing: youtu.be/Y8mVCnme_XE?... @usocb.bsky.social @globaloceanbgc.bsky.social @bgc-argo.bsky.social
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GO-BGC webinar: Uncertain future - Johnson and Takeshita
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
October 5 is a big day - it's the deadline to register for the OCB Marine Virus workshop in February 2027 (lnkd.in/gT9vMtmS) - it's also the deadline to share your input on OCB plenary sessions (lnkd.in/gvRR6CcN) for #OCB2027 in June 2027 in Woods Hole! Hop to it, people! 🌊
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 25/09/2026
The COCO2 project—co-led by Adrienne Sutton of NOAA PMEL & @oceancarbon.bsky.social of @lamont.columbia.edu/@columbiauniversity.bsky.social—will deploy a fleet of autonomous vehicles in the inhospitable Southern Ocean to reduce uncertainty in estimates of ocean carbon sink: bit.ly/4hovFrs
The first of a new fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) being readied for deployment from Hobart, Tasmania, to begin data collection in the Southern Ocean. Credit: CSIRO/AAPP
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North American Carbon Program @nacp-carbon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Check out our Sept. newsletter with info about: * new CGS GHG inventory and analysis for the US and by state * @datafoundation.bsky.social report: State of the GHG MMRV Enterprise * @usocb.bsky.social Call for 2027 Activity Proposals * Education/job opportunities! and more! tinyurl.com/bdcj375d
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congratulations to Mike Behrenfeld, @agu.org 2026 Sverdrup Lecture 🌊 @usocb.bsky.social Mike is a pioneer in phytoplankton biological oceanography & satellite ocean color bpp.oregonstate.edu/directory/pe... www.agu.org/honors-home/...
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Liz Neeley @lizneeley.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Each Friday night, I write a briefing on what happened in US science & higher ed. 🧪  Sept 18 (Yr 2, Wk 38) - CDC slow-walking Childhood Vaccine Program - NIH sued for censorship - the latest on NSF repurposing - EPA ending emissions controls & so much more buttondown.com/liminalcreat...
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Year 2, Week 38
Sept 12-18 – and back again
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Roberta Hotinski @hotinski.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
GO-BGC has nearly completed deploying our global biogeochemical float array, but our future is uncertain. Join us for an OCB-hosted webinar on GO-BGC's status and role in ocean observing on Wed.,Sept. 23 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET. tinyurl.com/bdct692k @usocb.bsky.social @globaloceanbgc.bsky.social
Map of GO-BGC floats
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Dick Dugdale pioneering aquatic scientist & contributor to programs such as JGOFS @usocb.bsky.social @aslo.org Richard C. Dugdale (1928–2026): The Passing of a Giant - Glibert - 2026 - Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin - Wiley Online Library aslopubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🚨NSF seeks community input on future ocean observing priorities 🌊 Read the NSF Dear Colleague Letter here: spklr.io/63324ErWq4 Submit your response by 9/30 using this form: spklr.io/63325ErWqf
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Request for Input on Future Ocean Observing Priorities
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.
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Ocean scientists are coming together to discuss responses to the NSF DCL and OCB is involved in co-hosting two sessions next week on Sept 14 and 17 - learn more and register: www.us-ocb.org/dear-colleag... 🌊
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Send us your plenary session ideas for #OCB2027! www.us-ocb.org/ideas-for-oc... 🌊
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Ocean Acidification Research Center @uaf-oarc-alaska.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Check out the new interface for ocean carbon dioxide (CO₂) products! 🧪🌊🦑🙌 A catalogue of 78 ocean carbonate data products — from shipboard measurements to multi-product analyses. @socatco2.bsky.social @usocb.bsky.social oceanco2.github.io/co2-products/
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
2026 Call for OCB Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) nominations - deadline Nov 23
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2026 Call for OCB Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) nominations  :: Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry
OCB is seeking nominations for new Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) members. The term begins January 1, 2027.
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Join us in February at our Marine Virus workshop - read all about it, and put in your application by October 5 www.us-ocb.org/marine-virus...
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Marine Virus Workshop :: Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry
Marine Virus Workshop: From single cells to ecosystems: quantifying the role of marine viruses in carbon transport models February 8-10, 2027
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Ocean Visions @oceanvisions.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📣 Call for submissions Submit your proposal for our 2027 Summit's Community Showcase, a chance to share your work & engage w/ the broader ocean-climate community. We're accepting proposals for a Community Talk session & a Poster & Exhibition session. Submit here: bit.ly/4xzY7hd
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
U.S. GO-SHIP has 12 student positions (CTD, LADCP, Tracer teams) for the 2027 re-occupation southern (P16S) and central (P16C) components of the Pacific Ocean meridional 150°W line P16S New Zealand-Tahiti, ~7.5 weeks Jan-March P16C: Tahiti-Hawaii ~weeks March-April App review begins 9/21
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P16S/C Student Cruise Opportunity (Review begins 9/21/26)
2027 At-sea opportunity US GO-SHIP (https://usgoship.ucsd.edu and http://www.go-ship.org) is looking for students to participate in an upcoming re-occupation of a central Pacific meridional hydrograph...
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
It's time! The OCB 2027 Activity Proposal Solicitation is officially open. Read the details here then send us your best collaborative ideas www.us-ocb.org/science-supp...
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OCB Activity Proposal Solicitations :: Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry
The Ocean Carbon and Biogeochemistry (OCB) Program is soliciting proposals for OCB activities that will take place or begin during the 2027 calendar
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
So THIS is out! www.nsf.gov/funding/info... 🌊 Respond by Sept 30.
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Request for Input on Future Ocean Observing Priorities
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The Under-the-Radar Creeks That Are Sweeping Carbon Out of Salt Marshes eos.org/research-spo...
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The Under-the-Radar Creeks That Are Sweeping Carbon Out of Salt Marshes - Eos
Transport via tidal creeks is a “major and often underrecognized” pathway of carbon in the coastal wetlands, and a gap in most blue carbon assessments, new research reports.
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
OOI is looking for new members on its Data Systems Committee - apply by 10 September - an opp to evaluate and recommend improvements to the data services, policies, and practices of the NSF OOI Facility for more efficient + effective scientific use of NSF OOI data. ooifb.org/news/call-fo...
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Call for Applications to fill two, open DSC membership positions – Ocean Observatories Initiative Facility Board – OOIFB
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Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography @aslo.org · 18/08/2026
Join Eco-DAS XVII in Honolulu, Hawai`i from 21-25 September 2026. The Eco-DAS Symposium is designed for early career researchers to help them build valuable connections and boost their professional journey! Applications are due August 21, 2026. www.aslo.org/call-for-app... #EcoDAS #ECR
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Are you interested in DMS(p)? There's a few days left to register to attend our October symposium in person www.us-ocb.org/7th-dmsp-sym...
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7th DMS(P) Symposium :: Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry
Joint workshop with Schmidt Sciences:Climate, SCOR, and SOLAS: 7th DMS(P) Symposium: Sulfur - Carbon Nexus in the SOLAS Sphere The organosulfur
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Carbon to Sea has released their 2026 #OceanAlkalinityEnhancement Research Call for Proposals - pre-proposals due Sept. 30, get the scoop: www.carbontosea.org/2026-oae-res... 🌊
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2026 OAE Research Call for Proposals - Carbon to Sea Initiative
A non-profit effort advancing ocean-based carbon dioxide removal
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
New #IOCCP position paper describing a distributed and sustainable ocean #CO2 CRM development & distribution model - let's get there!!! www.ioccp.org/news/positio... 🌊
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Elena Litchman @elenalitchman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Interested in doing a postdoc in plankton ecology, on topics of community assembly, trait-based ecological resilience, stressor interactions, harmful algal blooms and others? Contact me to discuss developing a proposal for MSU's EEB Presidential Postdoc Fellowship (Nov 1 application deadline).
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Ocean Acidification Research Center @uaf-oarc-alaska.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
@goa-on.bsky.social has travel funding for those of you attending the Ocean in a High-CO₂ World meeting in October. 🌊🇳🇿 #OceanAcidification goa-on.org/home.php
Meeting logo for The Ocean in a High-CO2 World, Ocean Acidification, 6th International Science Symposium, 13-16 October 2026, Tākina Wellington.
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Deadline is tomorrow for #AGU2026 abstracts! Have you submitted yours yet? Find OCB-relevant sessions here: tinyurl.com/68a9kc5p
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OCB-relevant meeting sessions (Responses)
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
3 new amendments to #NASAROSES25: 1) Accelerating Earth Solutions, 2) Atmosphere, 3) Biosphere (kickoff webinar on July 28, 3-4 pm EDT) - get deadlines/details at tinyurl.com/3yy4jpv7 🌊
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ROSES-2025 Table 2
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George Matsumoto @georgeimatsumoto.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
🧪📍🌊 🦑🍎 Although the funding seems to have gone away, @globaloceanbgc.bsky.social still has some floats to deploy that need adopters - www.go-bgc.org/outreach/ado... Work with real data in the classroom, lesson plans available...
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Adopt-a-Float | GO-BGC
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) - Full Proposal Deadline Date: July 22, 2026 www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
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Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
It's official...GLODAPv3 is out! glodap.info 🌊
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Get ready for #AGU2026! The @agu.org fall meeting submission deadline is Aug 5. Get the scoop on browsing/submitting OCB-relevant sessions here: www.us-ocb.org/agu-2026-abs...
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Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) @soosocean.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Deadline extended to 12th July! Take your chance!
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Marshall Shepherd @drshepherd2013.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
My July 4th weather and history lesson with a little help from Thomas Jefferson. Let me know your thoughts. www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
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How Philadelphia Weather On July 4th, 1776 Compared To Today
A weather and history lesson on July 4th and the Semiquincentennial.
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US CLIVAR @usclivar.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🚀 Your voice can help shape the future of NASA Goddard. The National Academies are gathering input on GSFC’s facilities, infrastructure, and work environment. Send your comments by July 10, 2026 for full consideration. 🔗 tinyurl.com/27sr7fhs
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Climate.us @climate.us · 23/06/2026
Climate.us is live. Built by members of the team behind Climate.gov, this new independent nonprofit website keeps trusted climate information easy to find, easy to use, and harder to erase. #ClimateForUs #ClimateUS
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Have you registered for our SedMIP webinar this Thursday? Details on all upcoming webinars: www.us-ocb.org/ocb-webinars/
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OCB Webinars :: Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry
OCB Webinars Before each webinar, register to receive connection details.
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
OCB just dropped big news this morning about our virtual 20th anniversary symposium later this year and dates for #OCB2027 tinyurl.com/4548a4jp 🌊
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Webinars this week on ocean #metabarcoding and #sedimentmodel intercomparison - learn more and register here: www.us-ocb.org/spring-2026-...
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Register today for these upcoming OCB webinars :: Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry
June 23, 1pm ET: Metabarcoding Intercal WG webinar OCB meta-eukomics: Insights from a microeukaryote metatranscriptomics intercomparison effort
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Susanne Menden-Deuer @drplankton.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Good news Friday! Scientists used their voice to alert to the many downsides of dismantling Ocean Observing Systems - and were heard! Trump Administration Backs Off Plan to End Ocean Monitoring www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/c...
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Trump Administration Backs Off Plan to End Ocean Monitoring
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Surface Ocean CO₂ Atlas @socatco2.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
SOCAT v2026 is released today, with 2.8 million new observations! Download the new version from socat.info/index.php/ve... The annual poster summarising the key points of the release (including the continued decline in observation coverage) is available: socat.info/wp-content/u...
Partial thumbnail of the SOCAT v2026 release poster. Link to the PDF is in the main text.
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Get the details and register for the upcoming GO2NE webinar: mailchi.mp/unesco/join-...
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
US GO-SHIP seeks 2 physical and/or biogeochemical oceanographers with hydrographic and cruise-planning experience to serve as Chief Scientist on either the southern (P16S) or central (P16C) leg of the 2027 occupation of the Pacific Ocean meridional line along 150°W. Deadline June 30
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Seeking Chief Scientists for P16S and P16C
Greetings, We are seeking to fill two Chief Scientist positions for the 2027 re-occupation US GO-SHIP (https://usgoship.ucsd.edu and http://www.go-ship.org) P16S and P16C. These are the southern and c...
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Check it out: @schmidtsciences.bsky.social is accepting Expressions of Intent (EOI) for funding from the Virtual Institute for the Carbon Cycle (VICC) program, submission deadline is Aug. 28, airtable.com/appT3ucfUTeI...
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
New mid-career scientist positions in NSF Directorate for Geosciences open on Monday June 15, get ready! The application window is likely to be very short and applications will be capped, regardless of field. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USN... 🌊
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
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RECOS Statement on the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI)
The Ocean Coalition is troubled by the recent announcement from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that the in-water ocean sensors and other key infrastructure of the Ocean Observatories Initiat…
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Center for Chemical Currencies of a Microbial Planet (C-CoMP) @microbialplanet.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
📣 The first virtual Q+A session for the C-CoMP Bridge-to-PhD fellowship is tomorrow (6/12/2026) at 2 pm ET. Register for the session (or others) here: tinyurl.com/yu8pxt7h Learn more about the C-CoMP Bridge-to-PhD fellowship here: ccomp-stc.org/b2p/ 🧪
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Bridge-to-PhD Fellowship – C-CoMP
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
OCB is increasingly posting more job/postdoc/student opps (beyond what we can keep up with on our website/Bluesky) on our LinkedIn page, so give us a follow! 🌊 www.linkedin.com/company/ocea...
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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) | LinkedIn
Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) | 133 followers on LinkedIn. Supporting a dynamic stakeholder network working across disciplines to explore the ocean's role in the carbon cycle. | OCB is ...
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