Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB)
@usocb.bsky.social
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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Alligators May Boost Carbon Storage in Coastal Wetlands eos.org/articles/all...
Alligators May Boost Carbon Storage in Coastal Wetlands - Eos
Research suggests that American alligators help coastal wetlands retain more carbon, linking predator recovery in the southeastern United States to ecosystem function and climate processes.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Alligators May Boost Carbon Storage in Coastal Wetlands eos.org/articles/all...
Our Ocean’s “Natural Antacids” Act Faster Than We Thought eos.org/research-spo...
Our Ocean’s “Natural Antacids” Act Faster Than We Thought - Eos
New evidence from New Zealand suggests that calcium carbonate dissolution occurs not just over millennial timescales, but over annual and decadal ones too.
eos.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Our Ocean’s “Natural Antacids” Act Faster Than We Thought eos.org/research-spo...
Coral Diversity Drops as Ocean Acidifies eos.org/articles/cor...
Coral Diversity Drops as Ocean Acidifies - Eos
As seawater becomes steadily more acidic, complex branching corals die off and are replaced with hard boulder corals and algae.
eos.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Coral Diversity Drops as Ocean Acidifies eos.org/articles/cor...
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Can phytoplankton help close the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) gap? Ocean Visions’ new report examines whether and how phytoplankton might contribute to the gigatons of CDR needed to meet global climate goals. 🔗LEARN MORE: oceanvisions.org/phytoplankto...
February 3, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Can phytoplankton help close the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) gap? Ocean Visions’ new report examines whether and how phytoplankton might contribute to the gigatons of CDR needed to meet global climate goals. 🔗LEARN MORE: oceanvisions.org/phytoplankto...
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My co-PIs Anita and Anela are so inspiring. Check out this video explaining why I am spending 35 days at sea! #LivingBioreactors @schmidtocean.bsky.social #OBVI @mbarinews.bsky.social
Our first #OBVI #LivingBioreactors expedition video is out! Discover how the science team is studying the gut microbiomes of vertically migrating animals and how these microbiomes affect carbon storage in the deep sea, with support from @schmidtsciences.bsky.social
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Welcome to the Midwater! | Animals as Living Bioreactors PART 1
YouTube video by Schmidt Ocean
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February 5, 2026 at 12:40 PM
My co-PIs Anita and Anela are so inspiring. Check out this video explaining why I am spending 35 days at sea! #LivingBioreactors @schmidtocean.bsky.social #OBVI @mbarinews.bsky.social
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Our lab has an opening for a fully funded postdoc position! Start date is flexible; ideally summer 2026. Apply by Feb 20th for full consideration. For more about the lab and how to apply:
sites.google.com/uncc.edu/mic...
sites.google.com/uncc.edu/mic...
Luo Lab - Microbial Ecology - join
Lab members will have access to state-of-the art wet lab, and computing, and sequencing resources, including in-house sequencing for both short and long reads (Illumina NextSeq and Nanopore GridION). ...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Our lab has an opening for a fully funded postdoc position! Start date is flexible; ideally summer 2026. Apply by Feb 20th for full consideration. For more about the lab and how to apply:
sites.google.com/uncc.edu/mic...
sites.google.com/uncc.edu/mic...
presentation prep for OSM26 Webinar 2/2 for students + ECR
essential tips and best practices for creating presentations /what works and what doesn’t/ breakouts on different presentation types/bring draft of your presentation + get feedback
www.aslo.org/osm-2026-pre...
essential tips and best practices for creating presentations /what works and what doesn’t/ breakouts on different presentation types/bring draft of your presentation + get feedback
www.aslo.org/osm-2026-pre...
Upcoming Webinar: How to Prepare a Great Conference Presentation for OSM 2026 - ASLO
The ASLO Student Resources and Activities Committee and Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) Student and Early Career Program Committee welcomes you to join us for an exciting new professional development web...
www.aslo.org
January 29, 2026 at 9:19 PM
presentation prep for OSM26 Webinar 2/2 for students + ECR
essential tips and best practices for creating presentations /what works and what doesn’t/ breakouts on different presentation types/bring draft of your presentation + get feedback
www.aslo.org/osm-2026-pre...
essential tips and best practices for creating presentations /what works and what doesn’t/ breakouts on different presentation types/bring draft of your presentation + get feedback
www.aslo.org/osm-2026-pre...
Marine Snow Grows Faster and Fluffier as It Sinks eos.org/research-spo...
Marine Snow Grows Faster and Fluffier as It Sinks - Eos
New observations highlight how abiotic and biotic processes influence the tiny oceanic particles.
eos.org
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Marine Snow Grows Faster and Fluffier as It Sinks eos.org/research-spo...
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Interested in pursing a career in ocean science, but not sure where to start? The National Ocean Sciences Bowl and Ocean Conservancy is hosting a career panel discussion virtually on January 29 at 7:00 PM ET. Learn more: ucar-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Navigating Your Path in Ocean Conservation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
A Career Panel for the Next Generation of Ocean Leaders
The challenges facing our ocean are evolving, and so are the careers dedicated to solving them. Join the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) an...
ucar-edu.zoom.us
January 22, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Interested in pursing a career in ocean science, but not sure where to start? The National Ocean Sciences Bowl and Ocean Conservancy is hosting a career panel discussion virtually on January 29 at 7:00 PM ET. Learn more: ucar-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
A postdoc is urgently needed for the Sustainability and Conservation Science Postdoctoral Fellowship at UPenn!
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Sustainability and Conservation Science Postdoctoral Fellowship | Vagelos Institute
viest.upenn.edu
January 22, 2026 at 4:13 PM
A postdoc is urgently needed for the Sustainability and Conservation Science Postdoctoral Fellowship at UPenn!
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Get ready for the next @jetzon-oceandecade.bsky.social webinar on Jan. 30 - visit jetzon.org to learn more and sign up! 🌊
January 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Get ready for the next @jetzon-oceandecade.bsky.social webinar on Jan. 30 - visit jetzon.org to learn more and sign up! 🌊
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Calling marine EO data users! Applications for 2026 @eumetsat.int Supporting Marine Applications course are now open! Gain hands-on experience accessing/using marine satellite data & co-develop a mini-project idea with us. Collab with @osi-saf.eumetsat.int & DGFI-TUM, see tinyurl.com/EUM-SMA-2026
January 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Calling marine EO data users! Applications for 2026 @eumetsat.int Supporting Marine Applications course are now open! Gain hands-on experience accessing/using marine satellite data & co-develop a mini-project idea with us. Collab with @osi-saf.eumetsat.int & DGFI-TUM, see tinyurl.com/EUM-SMA-2026
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We're back! The 7th IOCCG Summer Lecture Series, scheduled for 5–19 July 2026 in Venice, Italy, will be hosted by the Institute of Marine Sciences (ISMAR) Italian National Council of Research (CNR) and the Venice International University (VIU). Apply by 15 Feb 2026! ioccg.org/what-we-do/t...
January 19, 2026 at 6:51 PM
We're back! The 7th IOCCG Summer Lecture Series, scheduled for 5–19 July 2026 in Venice, Italy, will be hosted by the Institute of Marine Sciences (ISMAR) Italian National Council of Research (CNR) and the Venice International University (VIU). Apply by 15 Feb 2026! ioccg.org/what-we-do/t...
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Come share your research about marine CO₂ removal (mCDR) in our session at the ICOS Science Conference 2026, 15-17 September 2026 in Lund, Sweden, and online.
January 15, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Come share your research about marine CO₂ removal (mCDR) in our session at the ICOS Science Conference 2026, 15-17 September 2026 in Lund, Sweden, and online.
Only two weeks to provide input on NSF Strategic Plan - comments due Jan. 27! www.nsf.gov/od/updates/n...
NSF seeks public input on its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2030 NSF Strategic Plan
www.nsf.gov
January 15, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Only two weeks to provide input on NSF Strategic Plan - comments due Jan. 27! www.nsf.gov/od/updates/n...
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For anyone interested in the future of marine carbon dioxide removal, this @nytimes.com mag piece is a must read. Deeply reported, it explores what it looks like to move ocean-climate science from the lab to field research and emphasizes fostering dialogue. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/m...
The Scientists Making Antacids for the Sea to Help Counter Global Warming
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:06 PM
For anyone interested in the future of marine carbon dioxide removal, this @nytimes.com mag piece is a must read. Deeply reported, it explores what it looks like to move ocean-climate science from the lab to field research and emphasizes fostering dialogue. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/m...
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Applications are still open!
🌊We're hiring! The College of Marine Science is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Geological Oceanography, with an emphasis in hydrography or marine geophysics.
Learn more about the position and how to apply at the link below.
fa-ewkd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Learn more about the position and how to apply at the link below.
fa-ewkd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
January 14, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Applications are still open!
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NEW: Coal-fired power generation fell in both China and India in 2025, for the first time since 1973. The drop came after record clean energy additions in both countries, and was the first time that clean energy was a major driver of falling coal power use.
January 13, 2026 at 4:56 AM
NEW: Coal-fired power generation fell in both China and India in 2025, for the first time since 1973. The drop came after record clean energy additions in both countries, and was the first time that clean energy was a major driver of falling coal power use.
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🚨 WSDML RWG: Call for Leadership Team Members
Nominations (including self-noms) invited for the SOOS Weddell Sea & Dronning Maud Land (WSDML) RWG Leadership Team!
Help drive activities & strategy in a friendly team!
Nominate by 30 Jan 2026 buff.ly/o3rdH5X
Nominations (including self-noms) invited for the SOOS Weddell Sea & Dronning Maud Land (WSDML) RWG Leadership Team!
Help drive activities & strategy in a friendly team!
Nominate by 30 Jan 2026 buff.ly/o3rdH5X
December 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🚨 WSDML RWG: Call for Leadership Team Members
Nominations (including self-noms) invited for the SOOS Weddell Sea & Dronning Maud Land (WSDML) RWG Leadership Team!
Help drive activities & strategy in a friendly team!
Nominate by 30 Jan 2026 buff.ly/o3rdH5X
Nominations (including self-noms) invited for the SOOS Weddell Sea & Dronning Maud Land (WSDML) RWG Leadership Team!
Help drive activities & strategy in a friendly team!
Nominate by 30 Jan 2026 buff.ly/o3rdH5X
What Could Happen to the Ocean’s Carbon If AMOC Collapses eos.org/research-spo...
What Could Happen to the Ocean’s Carbon If AMOC Collapses - Eos
Mass glacier melting may have led this influential ocean current system to collapse at the end of the last ice age. A pair of modeling studies examines how such a collapse could affect dissolved inorg...
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January 9, 2026 at 12:50 PM
What Could Happen to the Ocean’s Carbon If AMOC Collapses eos.org/research-spo...
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Do alkalinity or nutrient levels have a bigger impact on marine phytoplankton? New research from @eth-eaps.bsky.social provides answers, with ramifications for oceanic carbon cycles and climate change. eos.org/research-spo...
How a Move to the Shallows 300,000 Years Ago Drove a Phytoplankton Bloom - Eos
And what that could mean for today’s ocean.
eos.org
January 5, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Do alkalinity or nutrient levels have a bigger impact on marine phytoplankton? New research from @eth-eaps.bsky.social provides answers, with ramifications for oceanic carbon cycles and climate change. eos.org/research-spo...
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🚨Professorship at St Andrews🚨
We are recruiting a Professor in Earth Sci (incl atmos, oceans, climate) @earthscista.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social
Ideal candidate is a leading researcher with interests in impact/outreach. Deadline 23/3/26!
www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/...
We are recruiting a Professor in Earth Sci (incl atmos, oceans, climate) @earthscista.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social
Ideal candidate is a leading researcher with interests in impact/outreach. Deadline 23/3/26!
www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/...
Chair in Earth Sciences - AC2672
Chair in Earth Sciences - AC2672,
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Salary: Grade 9/Negotiable
Start Date: September 2026
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www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk
January 5, 2026 at 9:26 AM
🚨Professorship at St Andrews🚨
We are recruiting a Professor in Earth Sci (incl atmos, oceans, climate) @earthscista.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social
Ideal candidate is a leading researcher with interests in impact/outreach. Deadline 23/3/26!
www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/...
We are recruiting a Professor in Earth Sci (incl atmos, oceans, climate) @earthscista.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social
Ideal candidate is a leading researcher with interests in impact/outreach. Deadline 23/3/26!
www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/...
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Deployment of carbon dioxide removal #CDR at scale will require methods to comprehensively assess the quality of carbon credit projects (CCPs) based on their ability to make quantifiable reductions to GHG concentrations in the atmosphere
@egu.eu #co2
egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20...
@egu.eu #co2
egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20...
Improved Comparability and System-Wide Verification to Support a Scalable Carbon Credit Market
Abstract. Achieving net-zero emissions over the coming decades requires unprecedented reductions in anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) complemented by a rapid ramp-up in the magnitude ...
egusphere.copernicus.org
January 4, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Deployment of carbon dioxide removal #CDR at scale will require methods to comprehensively assess the quality of carbon credit projects (CCPs) based on their ability to make quantifiable reductions to GHG concentrations in the atmosphere
@egu.eu #co2
egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20...
@egu.eu #co2
egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20...
Final eNews of 2025 just dropped and it's packed! Includes #OSM26 happenings, a new social media platform for OCB, new OCB products & pubs, tons of #jobs and #funding opps...get it here: mailchi.mp/whoi/ocb-oce... 🌊
December 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Final eNews of 2025 just dropped and it's packed! Includes #OSM26 happenings, a new social media platform for OCB, new OCB products & pubs, tons of #jobs and #funding opps...get it here: mailchi.mp/whoi/ocb-oce... 🌊
Special @solas-ipo.bsky.social section on #ghg budgets across the #land-oceancontinuum in @olarjournal.bsky.social - submit articles throughout 2026! Learn more: mailchi.mp/xmu/solas-an... 🌊
SOLAS Announcement: SOLAS–OLAR Special Section on Greenhouse Gas Budgets Across the Land–Ocean Continuum
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December 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Special @solas-ipo.bsky.social section on #ghg budgets across the #land-oceancontinuum in @olarjournal.bsky.social - submit articles throughout 2026! Learn more: mailchi.mp/xmu/solas-an... 🌊