Alumni of at least one regional National Ocean Science Bowl are invited to compete in the first Alumni Ocean Sciences Invitational (AOSI) a fun and engaging, new, international virtual ocean sciences bowl competition on Sunday, May 14, 2023. This virtual competition will be played head-to-head with the online Slapbowl buzzer system. There will be Team Challenge Questions (TCQs), but NO Science Expert Briefing (SEB).

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science of the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Associate II to work as a Marine Mammal Passive Acoustic Technician in Miami, Florida.

Dr Brooke Wiegel shares her postdoc research effort at Friday Harbor Labs with the Tide Bite newsletter. Many of you are familiar with the kelp forests that flourish throughout the Salish Sea and the outer coastal waters of Washington. These beautiful, giant brown algae are essential habitat-forming species – some grow from the bottom of the ocean to the surface, forming underwater forests that can extend more than 80 feet in height. 

Held each Thursday afternoon during the academic year, this weekly seminar series organized by SAFS presents invited speakers from academia and governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations. Issues of interest and concern in the aquatic and fishery sciences and the latest research findings are discussed. This SAFS seminar series consists of weekly presentations by eminent academics, prospective faculty members, and the School’s own faculty members. 

The UW application for students interested in seeking nomination for the Goldwater Scholarship is now available! Sophomores and juniors (based on graduation date), including transfer students, in STEM fields engaged in research and planning for research careers should consider applying!

The Oceanographic Technical Services Group at BIOS seeks an experienced and highly motivated sea-going Marine Science Technician to join their team. Reporting to the Oceanographic Technical Services Manager, the successful applicant will possess the desire and ability to work cooperatively with crew and shipboard scientists for the ultimate goal of successful missions at sea. We are looking for a candidate who already possess seagoing experience and a proven track record of technical support for ocean science on research vessels.

Fish and Wildlife Technicians in the Environmental Resources Division primarily focus on fish and wildlife biology in streams, rivers, and estuaries. These positions support and assist senior staff in the development, implementation, and management of fish and wildlife populations and habitat monitoring programs.

Ocean Infinity is seeking a Trainee ROV Pilot / Remote Control Centre Operator who will be working in Ocean Infinity’s ROV team. The trainee will learn how to pilot, maintain, fix, and mobilise our ROV systems at various locations Worldwide and at our UK base in Southampton amongst others. The Trainee will train both Onshore and Offshore using our different Remotely Operated Vehicles. The Role will eventually transpose into a dual role where you will operate ROV’s from our Remote-Control Centre in Southampton.

I’m excited to share 2 PSRF job postings in case you have good spots to spread the word or know of great candidates. We are hiring the Microalgae Lead Technican to fill some large shoes that PSRFer Sarah Henneford is leaving behind as she starts on a new career path. The Hatchery Technican is a new position – much needed support at the hatchery, with a focus on oysters. Both postings are available on our website and further described below.

Coral reefs can adapt to climate change if given the chance to evolve, according to a study led by Coral Reef Alliance, Rutgers University, the University of Washington and other institutions.
The recent study, published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution, finds that coral reefs can evolve and adapt to the effects of climate change—but only if we protect a sufficient diversity of coral reefs, particularly when it comes to temperatures.