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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Ethan Kadiyala on passing his dissertation defense! 🎉 Ethan's research focuses on costal ecosystems, particularly population dynamics across space and time.
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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
From Virginia’s Eastern Shore to the Southern Appalachians, UVA’s field research stations are living laboratories where students and researchers study ecosystems, explore environmental challenges, and engage with local communities. More from our 2026 Annual Research Report: ow.ly/qllR50ZPPze
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Congratulations Dr. Antonios Mamalakis for receiving an AMS Editor’s Award! 🎉
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
PhD student Sophia Wood has been working with the Perseverance rover science team investigating the geologic history of Jezero crater, the landing site of Perseverance. Photos include: Sophia working at the Perseverance Ace hub in Mission Control and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Marine ecosystems in peril: Time to prepare for super El Niño 🌊 new @pnas.org editorial Key messages: Prepare: build resilience Respond: protect vulnerable ecosystems Learn: treat El Niño as a natural experiment Transform: invest in future observing systems www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Marine ecosystems in peril: Time to prepare for super El Niño | PNAS
Marine ecosystems in peril: Time to prepare for super El Niño
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
This summer, PhD student Chris Oxley worked with Isabelle Benson, an REU student coming from Bates College. They studied why the Sulfur Boring Sponge, a major parasite of oysters, lives as a parasite in some locations but grows into a massive free-living form in other locations.
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Tyler Barnes on defending his dissertation! 🎉 Tyler has accepted a position at Appalachian State university within the department of Geological and Environmental Sciences! 🎊
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Cool research & student training project on utility of drones to agricultural questions & solutions at Morven Sustainability Lab through UVA, NASA & U. Buffalo @uvaenvisci.bsky.social @uvaenvironment.bsky.social news.virginia.edu/content/dron...
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Drones take farming to new heights
UVA students and scientists joined NASA researchers at Morven Sustainability Lab to test technology that could help farmers protect the food we eat while using fewer resources.
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Here are some highlights from PhD student Mirella Shaban's field season! Mirella studies micrometeorology within urban Artic landscapes particularly in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. These photos show installing (1) and programming (4) particulate matter sensors, research team (3 & 5), and Artic tundra (2).
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Our researchers have been partnering with ESCC to support students in their science program through 10-week research internships at the Coastal Research Center and VCR-LTER. Graduate student Luke Groff is pictured inspiring a new generation of research scientists.
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Lauren Brideau is collaborating with Sarah Karpanty from Virginia Tech on a shorebird project at the VCR using long-term data. Their goal is to monitor declining red knot populations during their spring migration on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Full article - www.wvtf.org/news/2026-06...
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Tracking Red Knots on their spring migration through Virginia's Eastern Shore
Scientists on the Eastern Shore are keeping tabs on how changes in the environment may affect some migratory shore birds, including a federally threatened species called red knots.
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Research from uVA Department of Environmental Sciences @uvaenvisci.bsky.social @uvaenvironment.bsky.social
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
New 🌊 paper connecting ocean aerosol deposition, iron & nitrogen fixation @uvaenvisci.bsky.social @microbialplanet.bsky.social @solas-ipo.bsky.social @geotraces.bsky.social @usocb.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s43...
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Atmospheric soluble iron sustains nitrogen fixation in oligotrophic oceans - Communications Earth & Environment
Iron input into the ocean from atmospheric aerosols can sustain productivity and influence carbon cycling in low-nutrient waters, as estimated through modelled atmospheric deposition and nutrient stoi...
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🌊 From White to Green to Blue? Trajectories of Phytoplankton Communities in a Warming Southern Ocean - www.annualreviews.org/content/jour... @uslter.bsky.social @usocb.bsky.social @marine.rutgers.edu @bas.ac.uk c.uk @uvaenvisci.bsky.social @colorado.edu @uconn.bsky.social
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From White to Green to Blue? Trajectories of Phytoplankton Communities in a Warming Southern Ocean
The Southern Ocean is experiencing warming, melting of ice, and increasing wind. Predictions of increasing phytoplankton biomass associated with warming and declining glacial and sea ice are supported...
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UVA Environmental Institute @uvaenvironment.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Today, @scottdoney.bsky.social addresses the heat dome the region is currently experiencing. “Human-driven climate change is contributing to more frequent and more intense heat waves.” Learn more - news.virginia.edu/content/heat...
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The heat is on: Weather phenomenon sends temperatures to triple digits
Just in time for the holiday weekend, a “heat dome” has settled over Grounds, Virginia and most of the Southeast.
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Nice article on new paper from Prof. Max Castorani @uvaenvisci.bsky.social @uvaenvironment.bsky.social & colleagues on the ecology of how foundation species (e.g., trees, corals and oysters) influence ecosystems even after death @uslter.bsky.social news.virginia.edu/content/natu...
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Nature’s architects keep shaping ecosystems after death, study finds
A UVA study finds the remains of trees, corals and oysters have a greater impact than once thought.
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Large-Scale Carbon Removal Will Create Public Health, Economic, and Climate Trade-Offs | Environmental Science & Technology new paper led by #UVA Engineering graduate student Parisa Javadi @uvaenvironment.bsky.social @uvaenvisci.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
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Large-Scale Carbon Removal Will Create Public Health, Economic, and Climate Trade-Offs
Economy-wide efforts to achieve net-zero emissions offer climate and air quality-related public health benefits from reducing fossil fuel combustion. However, carbon dioxide removal (CDR) may be neces...
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
New paper by UVA Prof. Antonios Mamalakis on using AI & deep learning to explore predictability of seasonal winter precipitation over the continental US @uvaenvisci.bsky.social @uvaenvironment.bsky.social @uvadatascience.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social journals.ametsoc.org/view/journal...
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
An experiment in regenerative agriculture and land management by UVA’s Morven Sustainability Lab @uvaenvironment.bsky.social @uvaenvisci.bsky.social news.virginia.edu/content/have...
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Have you herd? Morven Sustainability Lab welcomes cows
For the next 12 years, the herd will graze and help bring more life to the soil at UVA’s 2,900-acre sustainability lab.
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Congratulations to all of the newly elected members of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and in particular Prof. Emeritus Jim Galloway from #UVA @uvaenvisci.bsky.social @uvaenvironment.bsky.social www.amacad.org/new-members-...
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Eye in the Sky: Tiny But Mighty Plankton My interview on phytoplankton, satellite ocean color & carbon cycle 🌊 With Good Reason, Virginia Humanities podcast @uvaenvironment.bsky.social @uvaenvisci.bsky.social @microbialplanet.bsky.social withgoodreasonradio.org/episode/eye-...
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Eye in the Sky - With Good Reason
The science made possible by satellites.
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Congratulations to Mirella on her department seminar!! Her work highlights the importance of urban microclimate and air quality in Utqiagvik, Alaska.
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
New PAL LTER paper @jgrbiogeo.bsky.social Modeling Upper Ocean Ecosystem Dynamics in Response to Interannual Sea‐Ice Variability in the Western Antarctic Peninsula doi.org/10.1029/2025... @uvaenvisci.bsky.social @instaar.bsky.social @whoi.edu i.edu @marine.rutgers.edu @uslter.bsky.social ky.social
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Modeling Upper Ocean Ecosystem Dynamics in Response to Interannual Sea‐Ice Variability in the Western Antarctic Peninsula
Sea-ice retreat influences the timing and magnitude of phytoplankton production on the Western Antarctic Peninsula Years with late sea-ice retreat had higher seasonal production and a greater rel...
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Peter M. Groffman, Professor, CUNY Advanced Science Research Center Brooklyn College Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences “Evidence, causes, and consequences of declining nitrogen availability in terrestrial ecosystems” Thursday, March 26, 3:30 PM-4:30PM, Clark 108
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Nice article from @ucirvine.bsky.social on the career path of UVA Prof. Antonios Mamalakis from civil & environmental engineering into now AI & climate @uvadatascience.bsky.social @uvaenvisci.bsky.social @uvaenvironment.bsky.social sites.uci.edu/ceenewslette...
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(De)coding the Climate with University of Virginia Assistant Professor and UCI Alumnus Antonios Mamalakis – Stories for the CEE Newsletter
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UVA Environmental Institute @uvaenvironment.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
EI affiliates Xi Yang and Lauren Bridges joined the AI Exchange @ UVA podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is both a tool and a challenge when it comes to climate change. environment.virginia.edu/news/listen-...
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LISTEN: AI Exchange @ UVA Tackles Environment and AI
EI affiliates Xi Yang and Lauren Bridges discuss how artificial intelligence is both a tool and a challenge when it comes to climate change.
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uvaresearch.bsky.social @uvaresearch.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
UVA’s Antonios Mamalakis breaks down how climate models—powered by petaflop supercomputers—help us understand future risks. These physics‑based simulations guide real decisions on heat, flooding, and resilience: ow.ly/JIlB50YmtuJ
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Scientists from UVA and NASA invite the public to help monitor plant health around the world - Story by Sandy Hausman featuring Manuel Lerdau Link - www.wvtf.org/news/2026-02... Photo Credit: NASA
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Scientists from UVA and NASA invite the public to help monitor plant health around the world
Scientists at the University of Virginia and NASA have come up with a small, hand-held device that could be a big help to farmers and gardeners around the world.
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Nice article on the power of high performance computing for advancing weather & climate science in @us.theconversation.com from one of my UVA colleagues Prof Antonios Mamalakis @uvaenvisci.bsky.social @uvaenvironment.bsky.social @uvadatascience.bsky.social theconversation.com/making-sense...
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Making sense of a chaotic planet: How understanding weather and climate risks depends on supercomputers like NCAR’s
Behind the long-term climate projections that affect our lives sits one of the most remarkable scientific achievements of the modern era.
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
A big thank you to everyone who participated and shared their research during EnviroDay!!
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Please join us tomorrow for our annual EnviroDay!!
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Congratulations Justin @soilbiogeochemist.bsky.social @uvaenvironment.bsky.social @uvaenvisci.bsky.social
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Daniel Richter Theodore S. Coile Distinguished Professor of Soils & Forest Ecology, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University Hosted By: Justin Richardson “The Dirt on Durham, Detroit, New Orleans and LA. Towards a New City Soil Science” Thursday, Jan 29th, 2026, 3:30-4:30, Clark 108
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State Arboretum of Virginia @blandyexperimental.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
The Foundation of the State Arboretum seeks a public horticulture intern for spring 2026. This 9-week paid internship internship offers hands-on working experience in greenhouse growing, public garden maintenance, & plant care. Deadline Feb13th Apply now blandy.virginia.edu/job-opportun...
Woman in greenhouse watering rows and rows of plants.
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
George M. Hornberger, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Vanderbilt Institute for Energy and Environment Hosted By: Jim Galloway & Patricia Wiberg “Urban water supply: Climate, Governance, People” Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, 3:30 PM-4:30PM, Clark 108
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
More amazing work! A recent published study by Robert Kohlhaas '25, Sophia Schroeder '26, and Dr. Justin Richardson. The study examines phosphorous pollution from farms and homes and toxic element pollution from mine wastes in the Lake Anna watershed. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
New paper published by Elizabeth Tatham and Dr. Scott Doney! Titled: "Observational Requirements for Quantifying the Diurnal Cycle of XCO2 From Space". agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...
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State Arboretum of Virginia @blandyexperimental.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
We have an exciting opportunity to JOIN THE BLANDY TEAM! We are hiring a Research Technician to assist with plant and pollinator surveys at Monocacy National Battlefield and to process samples at Blandy Experimental Farm. Learn more and apply today! blandy.virginia.edu/job-opportun...
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Please visit our #AGU25 poster this afternoon: GC43H-0891 Large-Scale Carbon Dioxide Removal Will Create Public-Health, Economic, and Climate Tradeoffs Thursday, 14:15 - 17:45, Hall EFG (Poster Hall) @andresclarens.bsky.social @uvaenvironment.bsky.social @uvaenvisci.bsky.social
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Congratulations to Dr. Scott Doney for being named one of the worlds most influential researchers 🎉 as.virginia.edu/news/four-sc...
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Four A&S Scholars Named Among World’s Most Influential Researchers
Clarivate’s 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list includes four A&S faculty members, underscoring UVA’s global research impact.
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UVA Environmental Institute @uvaenvironment.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
A UVA research team, including Mona Sloane, Ava Birdwell, Charity Nyelele, and Antonios Mamalakis, published a paper encouraging scientists, policymakers, and communities to rethink how AI processes for climate research are designed, governed, and shared. environment.virginia.edu/news/ai-tran...
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AI Is Transforming Climate Science. Who Gets to Build It Matters, Says UVA Study
A report from the University of Virginia calls for a more transparent and community-driven approach to artificial intelligence in climate science.
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UVA Law School @uvalaw.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
The latest PLACE Blog recaps the @uvaenvironment.bsky.social biannual Environmental Futures Forum, at which experts discussed their research and trends in environmental science and policy.
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UVA Environmental Institute Convenes Researchers and Community at Futures Forum
The UVA Environmental Institute’s biannual Environmental Futures Forum convened researchers, practitioners and community leaders this fall to discuss the institute’s research, trends in environmental ...
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Check out this article by Russ Bahorsky highlighting Henry Yeung 's and Professor Xi Yang's work - AI Maps “Ghost Forests” From Maine to South Carolina as.virginia.edu/news/ai-maps...
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AI Maps “Ghost Forests” From Maine to South Carolina
Nearly 6 million dead trees, sometimes known as “ghost forests” are haunting the U.S. coast from Maine to South Carolina. Using AI, a UVA scientist and his student have mapped every single one.
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Kelly Miller, Senior Lecturer in Applied Physics, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Harvard University “Aligning the Use of AI in the Classroom with what we already know about student learning” Thursday, December 4th, 2025, 3:30 PM-4:30PM Clark 108
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Stephen Turner @stephenturner.us · 25/11/2025
Nice talk from my colleague Antonios Mamalakis at @uvadatascience.bsky.social on the AI for Good webinar series: " Do AI models know what they know? How explainable AI can help us trust what machines learn" www.youtube.com/live/oO8WSvY...
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Do AI models know what they know? How explainable AI can help us trust what machines learn
YouTube video by AI for Good
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Janet Spittler @janetspittler.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Teaching post-doc position in UVa’s College, renewable for up to three years total. Apply!
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Post-doctoral Research Associate and Lecturer - Engagements, College of Arts & Sciences in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America | Research at University of Virginia
Apply for Post-doctoral Research Associate and Lecturer - Engagements, College of Arts & Sciences job with University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America. Research at Un...
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
The Environmental Sciences Department presents: Lauren Brideau Ph.D. Candidate, Dept. of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia “Long-term data reveals habitat shifts on a high-speed coastal landscape” Thursday, November 20th, 2025, 3:30 PM-4:30PM, Clark 108
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Scott Doney @scottdoney.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
University of Virginia Environmental Sciences @uvaenvisci.bsky.social search for an Associate Professor or Professor focused on innovative application or development of artificial intelligence (AI) methods to advance the study of Earth's environmental water systems www.imsearch.com/open-searche...
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UVA Environmental Institute @uvaenvironment.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
UVA scientists working in seagrass beds found that the combined value of carbon and nitrogen storage, fisheries support, and shoreline protection from seagrasses is approximately $30.4 million over 30 years for the Virginia Coast Reserve. environment.virginia.edu/news/new-stu...
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New Study Quantifies the Economic Value of Seagrass “Blue Carbon” and Its Ecological Co-Benefits
Seagrass meadows deliver substantial climate-mitigation and ecosystem services.
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UVA Environmental Science Department @uvaenvisci.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Introducing our 2025 faculty, staff, post-docs, and graduate students! 🔥🔥🔥
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