Harmful algal blooms like red tides seen in Florida and around the Gulf of Mexico, are a dangerous environmental phenomenon that is on the rise. UMCES Prof Al Place is developing solutions to control these blooms in coastal waters, read more- tinyurl.com/f63zc4xw #EarthDay24

UMCES Prof Matt Fitzpatrick interviewed by Scripps News for Earth Day; the increasing global heat and climate changes in individual cities were discussed. Check it out! youtu.be/2TYCs1YyrUA?si… via YouTube

Join us Tuesday, April 23, for our final Science for the Communities event this spring!! Attend onsite at CBL in Solomons, or via Zoom, to hear Prof. Chris Rowe speak on, 'Biodiversity in the human era.' 7:00 - 8:00 PM, free. Follow this link to register: umces.edu/cbl/s4c

This footage of dolphins swimming through our Bay was captured last July by UMCES Prof Tom Miller... fingers crossed we see them again this year!! #EarthDay2024 #DolphinWatchCB
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This Earth Day (and all week long!), we celebrate dolphins! 🐬 An important species that acts as a barometer for ecosystem imbalance, so as summer approaches, be on the look out for these amazing creatures in our Chesapeake Bay!! #EarthDay2024 #DolphinWatchCB 🫶🌎

UMCES scientists attended the Planet Forward Summit in Washington D.C. this week to learn about using storytelling and creativity to increase the impact of our impactful science!! #PlanetFriendly
Learn more: planetforwardsummit.org

UMCES Prof Xin Zhang received a USM Board of Regents Faculty Award for her research in sustainability and nutrient management, helping institutions around the world respond to environmental issues! Read more: tinyurl.com/3n88jpaj #USM

Maryland’s university for the environment honored Senator Ben Cardin last night with the Reginald V. Truitt Environmental Award for his legacy of environmental leadership. #environment #leader University System of Maryland bit.ly/49DFb4p

SCIENCE FOR THE COMMUNITY REMINDER: Please join us on Tues, April 9, on-site at CBL in Solomons, or via Zoom, to hear Dr. Geneviève Nesslage give an in-depth look into Atlantic menhaden. This FREE seminar starts at 7:00 PM - see you there!
Register: umces.edu/cbl/s4c

Earth's estuaries are warming, consistent with climate change: A multi-institutional research team has created a database for tracking the surface-temperatures of global estuaries. Read more:
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High flow at Conowingo Dam today as Bill Dennison talks #Chesapeake Bay health with Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) journalists #SEJ2024

SCIENCE FOR THE COMMUNITY STARTS BACK TONIGHT! Join us either on-site at CBL in Solomons, or via Zoom, to hear Mike Wilberg speak about striped bass, the most important fish in our beloved Chesapeake! The seminar starts at 7:00 PM and is FREE!
Register: umces.edu/cbl/s4c

UMCES celebrates the extraordinary and inspirational life of retired professor and forest entomologist Dan Harman, who served the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostberg. Read more: umces.edu/news/umces-rem…

CBL's Science for Community (S4C) Seminar Series is back!! Tuesdays @ 7:00 PM during the month of April - both on-site at the Bernie Fowler Lab in Solomons, and via Zoom! Follow this link to register: umces.edu/cbl/s4c

Sea levels are rising. Will Harborplace end up underwater? (The Baltimore Banner) UMCES' President Bill Dennison quoted. tinyurl.com/BB-harborplace…

CBL's Science for Community (S4C) Seminar Series is back!! Tuesdays @ 7:00 PM during the month of April - both on-site at the Bernie Fowler Lab in Solomons, and via Zoom! Follow this link to register: umces.edu/cbl/s4c

UMCES faculty members, Ming Li and Matthew Gray, named U.S. Fulbright Scholars for the 2024-2025 academic year!! umces.edu/news/ming-li-a…
#environment #InternationalCollaboration

Explore exclusive pro-certificates through UMCES' Office of Professional Studies via edX platform ~ Dive deep into environmental science, conservation and sustainable practices! Special promo running through March 31 to celebrate International Women's Day! umces.edu/professional-s…

UMCES and Frostburg State launch a Master's in Environmental Management in Sustainability degree option, which plays a vital role in the growth of the environmental sustainability sector - read more! alleganyworks.org/article/fsu-an…

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