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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation
@cerfscience.bsky.social
Advancing the understanding and wise stewardship of estuaries and coasts worldwide
https://www.cerf.science/
CERF 2025: https://conference.cerf.science/
Estuaries and Coasts journal: https://link.springer.com/journal/12237
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Student Opportunity: Apply for the @aibsbiology.bsky.social & SURA Public Policy Fellowship. Work closely with #AIBS & #SURA policy staff to gain first-hand experience with science policy & advocacy efforts that inform federal decision-making. Apply by 28 Jan. Learn more at io.aibs.org/policy-f...
December 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations to #RisingTIDES alum Grace Young and all the 2026 California Sea Grant state fellows!
We are excited to welcome 19 recipients into the 2026 California Sea Grant State Fellowship! Learn more about the cohort here: https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/news/california-sea-grant-welcomes-2026-state-fellowship-cohort #CASeaGrant #Fellowship
December 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Don't miss the opportunity to have your paper included in this #EstuariesandCoasts special collection on estuarine connectivity and management!
Call for papers! Estuaries and Coasts special collection on estuarine connectivity & management 🌊📄

🗓 Due June 1, 2026
December 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Thank you for participating in #CERF2025!
This #WorkforceWednesday, we're spotlighting some talented students that presented at @cerfscience.bsky.social!

Our funded opps provide students with the training + resources needed to enter the coastal workforce + address complex coastal issues. Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/student-funding-opps
December 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We're so grateful to @soffox.bsky.social and all of our 2025 #RisingTIDES scholars for their participation in #CERF2025!
Last month I attended the @cerfscience.bsky.social conference and gave my first oral presentation! I’m so grateful to be a 2025 Rising TIDES scholar and be part of such an amazing program and community. Many thanks to everyone who made my first CERF conference a great one!
December 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Participate in the 2026 @aibsbiology.bsky.social Congressional Visits Day, 20-22 April in DC to share your science w/lawmakers. #AIBS is also offering its Communications Boot Camp for Scientists. Are you a CERF member? You can receive a discount on registration: io.aibs.org/cvd. #scipolicy
December 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Save the Date! NEERS Spring Meeting is coming to SUNY Plattsburgh April 23–25, 2026. Scan the QR code or email neers.secretary@gmail.com to stay in the loop!
December 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Congrats Whitney and thank you @staroddi.bsky.social!
📢The winner in our raffle/lottery at #CERF2025
@cerfscience.bsky.social is....
... Whitney Scheffel at Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program! Congratulations 🎉

The winner gets a DST CTD or CT conductivity logger with accessories, suitable for i.e. estuary research and environmental monitoring 🌊
November 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Today's #CERF2025 highlight is the 1,000+ talks & posters! CERF conferences are a great place to stay up to date on the latest in #coastal and #estuarine science, management, & education. The range of topics demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of CERF conferences.
November 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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just received the official photos from @cerfscience.bsky.social awards, made by photographer José R. Vázquez. Good memories from Richmond, with my Odum Lifetime Achievement award on coastal and estuarine research. Again, thanks!
#Research
#Science
#MarineEcology
November 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Today's #CERF2025 highlight is the opening ceremony w/welcome remarks from Pres Linda Blum, conference co-chairs, and Dana Adkins, a citizen of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, as well as the achievement awards presentation & keynote address by Carlos Duarte

📷: José R. Vázquez
November 20, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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The Coastal MicroEco Lab had a blast at the CERF @cerfscience.bsky.social conference! Congrats to lab members Camille and Marley for superb posters and THANKS to panelists/participants of collab sesh with @ellewoodsofmyco.bsky.social) focused on integrating microbes into restoration efforts 🌎🦠🧬
November 20, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Congratulations to my PHD student Georgie Humphries @asrc-gc.bsky.social for sharing her poster on our recent trial AUV #phytoplankton and #waterquality survey in #JamaicaBay. #CERF2025
November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Congratulations to my SEES Queens College Masters student Julia Sandke for presenting a terrific poster yesterday on #phytoplankton and #waterquality in #LongIslandSound at #CERF2025! #NYSeaGrant
November 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Today we highlight field trips & workshops held on the 1st day of #CERF2025. There were 2 field trips—white water rafting on the James River & a historic Jackson Ward tour—and 8 workshops such as the Japanese Art of Gyotaku. With so many options, there was something for everyone!
November 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Check out this wonderful story from the Virgin Islands Source about the many University of the Virgin Islands attendees at #CERF2025 last week. We were thrilled to have them there to share their science and participate in all aspects of the conference.
tinyurl.com/bdzmfp9f

November 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
What a week! Despite the challenges & uncertainty, we are grateful that 1500+ people were able to join us at #CERF2025 for cutting-edge presentations, reunions with old friends, connections with new colleagues, & a strong sense of community. We’ll be sharing highlights all week—stay tuned!
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Congratulations to @myadarsan.bsky.social (and the other winners!) for winning the best grad student talk award at CERF! So well deserved! Thanks for another amazing meeting @cerfscience.bsky.social can’t wait until 2027!
November 14, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Stop by Booth 305 to connect with our Silver Sponsor and Conference Mentorship Program Sponsor, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science—celebrating 100 years! 🎉 Visit umces100.org to learn more!

#CERF2025 #CERF2025Sponsor #UMCES
November 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Join us tonight from 7:00–10:00 PM at the Hippodrome Theater for an unforgettable night with your fellow CERF attendees!

This event was an additional cost during registration. No physical tickets are needed—names will be checked at the door.

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November 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Stop by Booth 206 to meet one of our Silver Sponsors, Restore America’s Estuaries—working to protect and restore our nation’s coasts! Visit estuaries.org to learn more!

Thank you for supporting #CERF2025!

#cerf2025sponsors #estuarinescience
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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A heartfelt congratulations to Ángel Borja Yerro, Principal Researcher @azti.bsky.social who has been awarded the #OdumAward for Lifetime Achievement-the highest honor granted by U.S based @cerfscience.bsky.social. It's a privilege to have Ángel's experience with us at MarineSABRES! 🌍 #MarineScience
November 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
A big thank-you to our Bronze Sponsor, William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences and Virginia Institute of Marine Science, for sponsoring the CERF 2025 lanyards and supporting this year’s conference! #CERF2025 #CERF2025Sponsors
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Welcome back! Hope your have a great conference!
Here at CERF for my first conference as a PhD student. Feels good to be back. #cerf2025 #academia
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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#CERF2025 Virginia Sea Grant thanks for the assist! The shark appears to love its new home!
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#greatwhiteshark #greatwhite #tiltcurrentmeter #datalogger #datalogging #science
November 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM