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Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor, The Irish Examiner // Brian McNoldy, Hurricane researcher at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, University of Miami // Conor Doherty, from Derry living in Tampa

Today, Dr. Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Assistant Professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss his laboratory group's work investigating a remarkable group of giant viruses and how they can shape marine algal community structure. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Mohammad Moniruzzaman Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode  Here is a recent review of the giant viruses (more information appears almost monthly!). Another overview of giant viruses. An even more recent review of the giant viruses. An article exploring what we do not know about giant viruses. A video about giant viruses. An interesting article relating giant viruses to early cellular evolution. An article exploring the involvement of giant viruses in the evolution of the eukaryotic nucleus? A report of endogenous giant viruses making their own genomes part of marine green algae. The preprint of an article discussed by Dr. Moniruzzaman. An article about finding giant viruses in very hostile underwater brine pools—the giant viruses are ubiquitous! An article about Dr. Moniruzzaman's research. A video by Dr. Moniruzzaman. Dr. Moniruzzaman's faculty website. Dr. Moniruzzaman's research laboratory website Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

About this episode: Meteorologists look at data and history to help make sense of weather patterns and make predictions. This work, in turn, helps inform individuals and policymakers to prepare for and respond to weather events. But with climate records being shattered at every turn, and extreme weather like flooding, violent storms, and heat domes becoming more common, patterns and precedent start to fall away. So how are meteorologists making sense of all these changes and what could we expect to see in the future? Guests: Brian McNoldy is a senior research associate at the Rosenstiel School of Marine Atmosphere and Earth Science at the University of Miami. Host: Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Brian McNoldy's Blog @‌BMcNoldy on X 2023 was the world's warmest year on record, by far—http://NOAA.gov Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on X @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed

As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, the climate signals are anything but typical. The transition from El Niño to La Niña and unprecedented sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic have meteorologists and communities paying close attention to the potential severity and frequency of this year's hurricane potential.Warmer ocean temperatures can fuel more intense hurricanes that cause widespread destruction, including severe flooding and wind damage, as well as long-term economic and social disruptions. With coastal populations growing, the consequences of a major hurricane can be catastrophic. The combination of this season's meteorological patterns and growth along the Gulf Coast underscores the need for proactive planning and resilience.In this episode, Brian McNoldy, a senior research associate at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science talks to podcast host Maiclaire Bolton Smith to explore the implications of current climate conditions and how they might influence hurricane activity for the 2024 season. The discussion will also include an exploration of how communities should prepare for a hurricane season that is expected to be quite active.In This Episode:1:55 – What can we expect from the 2024 hurricane season?3:33 – To what degree do the current metrological phenomena make this season unprecedented?6:56 – Why didn't ocean temperatures result in an extreme hurricane season in 2023?9:17 – Why doesn't a major hurricane year always equate to a large loss year for insurance?11:08 – Erika Stanley goes over the numbers in the housing market in The Sip.12:28 – What does sea level rise mean for hurricane season?15:06 – Is there still room for the National Hurricane Center to reduce incertitude in its cone of uncertainty models?19:33 – How do hurricane models differ and how can they be interpreted for different uses?23:12 – Erika Stanley reviews natural catastrophes and extreme weather events across the world.23:58 – Where can you find more of Brian McNoldy's research?Up Next: Building Codes Cost. But What is Resiliency Actually Worth?Links: Find full episodes with all our guests in our podcast archive here: https://clgx.co/3HFslXD4 Copyright 2024 CoreLogic

Brian McNoldy, Hurricane researcher at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, University of Miami and Shane Martin, in Cayman Islands

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Dr. Ellen Prager, Marine Scientist and Author about Writing, Science Communication, and Undersea Research.  Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 2:51  Nic & Laura talk about Nic becoming an Uncle7:12  Interview with Dr. Ellen Prager starts12:04  Writing21:13  Science Communication28:30  Undersea Research32:19  Field NotesPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Ellen Prager at linkedin.com/in/ellen-prager-5932824bGuest Bio:Dr. Prager is a marine scientist and author, widely recognized for her expertise and ability to make science entertaining and understandable for people of all ages. She currently works as a freelance writer, consultant, and Chief Scientist for StormCenter Communications, Inc. She was previously the science advisor for Celebrity Cruises in the Galapagos Islands, Chief Scientist for the Aquarius Reef Base program in Key Largo, FL, which includes the world's only undersea research station, and at one time the Assistant Dean at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Dr. Prager has built a national reputation as a scientist and spokesperson for the earth and ocean sciences and is a sought-after speaker for public-oriented events. She has appeared on The Today Show and NBC News, Good Morning America, CNN, Fox News, CBS Early Show, The Weather Channel, in shows for the Discovery Channel and was a consultant for the Disney movie, Moana. Dr. Prager has participated in research expeditions to places such as the Galapagos Islands, Papua New Guinea, Caribbean, Bahamas, and the deep waters of the Florida Reef tract. She obtained a BA from Wesleyan University, Connecticut, a MS from the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, and in 1992, a PhD from Louisiana State University.  Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

In this episode, we talk with Ben Kirtman, a world-renowned climate scientist and professor at the University of Miami. Talking with host Dania Toledo at his office at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science, Kirtman explains that even though we've had the hottest ocean temperatures on record, there are many reasons to feel hope for a livable future.

Today's guests, Dr. Ellen Prager and Dave Jones have found engaging, relevant, and understandable methods to bring the science of ocean, atmosphere, and climate issues to the so-called, ‘non-choir.' Presenting the information in such innovative and entertaining ways keeps them committed to finding new approaches to reach their target audience. This is crucial since climate change is a critical topic for everyone, not solely those interested in science.  Ellen and Dave have an extensive network within the broadcast meteorology community and work to bring them together with leading climate scientists through extreme weather, climate change, and community resilience summits. They believe broadcast meteorologists offer an especially effective way to reach people with scientific information about more than just weather, such as climate change. Additionally, they have written a book for Columbia University Press to engage the public and help combat misinformation about the ocean, marine life, weather, hurricanes, climate change, and more. Their thesis focuses on the frequently asked and sometimes oddball questions they and their colleagues receive, using easy-to-understand answers and some humor to make it more interesting. The title is tentatively ”Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change: You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers. Ask Away!!!,” which is slated to come out in Fall 2024.  Ellen and Dave hope to complete a series of public-oriented events associated with the book and restart the summits (the last one was right before COVID) in the next year or two, especially as the impacts of climate change are expected to get more extreme in the future. Climate change doesn't cause hurricanes, wildfires, heat waves, or flooding, but it makes them more extreme with costly and, in some cases, tragic consequences.    About Ellen Prager, PhD Ellen Prager, PhD, is a marine scientist and author, widely recognized for her expertise and ability to make science entertaining and understandable for people of all ages. She currently works as a freelance writer, consultant, Chief Scientist for StormCenter Communications, and Science/Program Advisor to Celebrity Cruises in the Galapagos Islands. She was previously the Chief Scientist for the Aquarius Reef Base program in Key Largo, FL, which includes the world's only undersea research station, and at one time, was the Assistant Dean at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Dr. Prager has built a national reputation as a scientist and spokesperson for the earth and ocean sciences and is a sought-after speaker for public-oriented events. She has appeared on “The Today Show” and “NBC News”, “Good Morning America”, CNN, “Fox News”, “CBS Early Show”, The Weather Channel, shows for the Discovery Channel, and was a consultant for the Disney movie “Moana.”   Ellen focuses much of her time on bringing earth and ocean science to the public through writing, working with the media, creating innovative partnerships, and speaking events. Her recent publication “Dangerous Earth: What We Wish We Knew About Volcanoes, Hurricanes, Climate Change, Earthquakes and More” takes an engaging look at what scientists wish they knew about some of the planet's most powerful forces. Her latest novel for young readers, “Escape Greenland”, released in April 2021, combines fast-paced adventure, humor, and relatable characters with fun learning about climate change, science, and nature. It is the second book in a series entitled “The Wonder List Adventures” published by Tumblehome Learning. The first book, “Escape Galapagos,” released in 2019, received rave reviews from readers. The first book in her previous middle-grade series, “The Shark Whisperer”, has been called, ‘an underwater Harry Potter.' Her previous popular science book, “Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime: The Oceans' Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter”, took an entertaining look at marine biodiversity, its relevance to the average person, and why ocean life and resources are now at risk. Ocean advocate Carl Safina says of the book, “A great book for beginners and even experts can learn from and enjoy—this is possibly the best general book ever written on creatures of the deep.”  It has also been called, “hilarious,” “tastefully salacious,” and “fascinating.” She has written articles for scientific journals, public-oriented magazines, and several other books including “Chasing Science at Sea: Racing Hurricanes, Stalking Sharks, and Living Undersea with Ocean Experts” and “The Oceans.” Ellen has also published a series of children's books with the National Geographic Society. The first, “SAND” received the 2000 Parents Choice Award, and was followed by “Volcano” and “Earthquakes.”    Ellen has participated in research expeditions to places such as the Galapagos Islands, Papua New Guinea, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and the deep waters of the Florida Reef tract. She obtained a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University, a master's degree from the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, and in 1992, a doctorate from Louisiana State University.    In 1992, as a faculty scientist at the Sea Education Association (SEA) in Woods Hole, MA, Ellen taught oceanography to undergraduates, teachers, and senior citizens in a unique educational program in which classroom learning is supplemented by extensive hands-on experience at sea aboard tall sailing ships.  She later became the resident director of the National Undersea Research Center in the Bahamas. In 1997, she joined the U.S. Geological Survey where she split her time between scientific research in marine geology, oceanography, and coral reefs and public education. During 1998, the International Year of the Ocean (YOTO), Ellen co-chaired the subcommittee on research, exploration, and education for the National Ocean Conference presided by the President and Vice President of the United States.  Ellen was a member and then Chairman of the Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel for the federal government and was hired by the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy to help write their report to Congress and the President. She continues to focus her efforts on developing innovative and entertaining ways to share her passion for the oceans and the environment with others.  About Dave Jones Dave Jones is a 35-year veteran of the weather industry and worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.  He also served as an on-air meteorologist for nearly a decade in the 1990s at NBC4 WRC-TV, the NBC-owned and operated TV station in Washington, DC. Additionally, he appeared multiple times on NBC's “Today Show”, NBC Europe, and CNBC Asia. While working for NBC, Dave developed the FIRST television weather website in the nation in 1995, launching a new era in communicating NASA data to the public. The website, “WeatherNet4” positioned NBC4 in Washington, DC, and NBC across the nation as a broadcast leader and early innovator of internet technology.    For several decades, Dave was a co-organizer and host of an annual weather and climate summit to bring together leading scientists and broadcast meteorologists. The summit quickly became a favorite event for broadcast meteorologists at both the national and regional levels. It reached millions of households through related live productions and, later, via social media.    In 2001, Dave founded StormCenter Communications, Inc. Under the Federal Government's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, he and his team developed a unique technology known as GeoCollaborate. This groundbreaking technology allows the sharing of trusted data across any web mapping platform in real-time, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making across various sectors, agencies, and organizations.   GeoCollaborate is being adopted by US Federal Agencies, States, and private sector organizations facilitating more effective decision-making in markets such as military, intelligence, civil agencies, climate resilience planning, energy and transportation, food, agriculture, healthcare, cyber, and homeland security. Due to StormCenter's SBIR success, the company was honored as a Tibbitts Award Winner by the Small Business Administration for exceptional performance under the SBIR program.   Dave, a former president of the Federation of Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP Federation), continues to co-chair the ESIP Disaster Lifecycle Cluster. He has recently played a crucial role in advancing Operational Readiness Levels (ORLs) for trusted data to inform decision processes. In 2006, Dave received the ‘Charles S. Falkenberg Award', an esteemed ESIP-AGU recognition given to an early to mid-career scientist who has contributed to the quality of life, economic opportunities, and planet stewardship through the utilization of Earth science information and to the public awareness of the importance of understanding our planet. Dave was also honored as ESIP's Partner of the Year for 2020. 

THIS JULY, record temperatures around the world are setting records in the oceans and in cities. Miami has had days of excessive, unprecedented heat. And scientists say the record surface temperatures could endanger corals and make hurricane forecasting unpredictable. Our guest is BRIAN McNOLDY, a meteorologist at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and hurricane expert. We talk to him about the records, what they mean -- and if there is any relief in sight. --We also discuss a new soccer phenom who from Key Biscayne is now playing with Lionel Messi on Inter Miami...the controversy over the new Barbie movie AND WE ARE CELEBRATING the 3rd BIRTHDAY of the Key Biscayne IndependentSupport the showSubscribe to the Key Biscayne Independent today

Scientists Can Now Hear The Background Hum Of The Universe For the first time ever, scientists have heard the “low pitch hum” of gravitational waves rippling through the cosmos. It's this ever-present background noise set off by the movement of massive objects—like colliding black holes—throughout the universe. Scientists have theorized that it's been there all along, but we haven't been able to hear until now. So what does this hum tell us about our universe? SciFri producer Kathleen Davis talks with science writer Maggie Koerth about this discovery, as well as other science news of the week. They chat about the possibility of an icy planet hiding in the Milky Way, air quality problems due to wildfire smoke, an experimental weight loss drug that's currently being tested, if our human ancestors were cannibals, and how dolphin moms use baby talk with their calves.   Celebrating The Weird, Wonderful World Of Cephalopods Every year, Cephalopod Week reminds us of the fascinating and weird world of these sea creatures. And in this segment, recorded live at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science Auditorium, two cephalopod scientists share new research about our squishy sea-faring neighbors, how climate change is affecting squids and octopuses, and why they love working with them. Ira Flatow talked to Dr. Lynne Fieber PhD., professor of marine biology and ecology who has studied the nervous systems of all types marine invertebrates including cephalopod and sea slugs, and Dr. Andrea Durant Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the Grosell Environmental Physiology and Toxicology Lab, who studies how tiny glass squid live in a rapidly-changing ocean.   To stay updated on all-things-science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters. Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.

Scientists and students from the University of Miami dove into the dark waters a few miles off the shores of Miami as part of an effort to develop hybrid reefs. The team from the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science was on a mission to collect eggs and sperm from spawning staghorn coral, which they hope to use to fertilize other strains of staghorn corals in a lab. It's all part of a $7.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to help address security threats to the military and civilian infrastructure along vulnerable coastal regions in Florida and the Caribbean. The Miami-based project seeks to protect coastal bases from damaging hurricane storm surge using hybrid reefs. “Our mission is to develop hybrid reefs that combine the wave-protection benefits of artificial structures with the ecological benefits of coral reefs,” said Andrew Baker, a professor and director of the Coral Reef Futures Lab at the Rosenstiel School. “We will be working on next generation structural designs and concrete materials, and integrating them with novel ecological engineering approaches to help foster the growth of corals on these structures." They will also be testing new adaptive biology approaches to produce corals that are faster-growing and more resilient to a warming climate, he said. Coral spawns just a few nights every year, depending on water temperature and lunar cycle. Coral colonies simultaneously release their eggs and sperm into the water column, which fertilize one another to create baby coral. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Join FOX Weather's Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross and Professor Ben Kirtman from the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Atmospheric, Marine, and Earth Science. They discuss the cutting-edge research Dr. Kirtman is doing in understanding how the oceans and the atmosphere interact as one system, how El Nino and La Niña conditions affect the global circulation, how far in advance big weather events can be predicted, and much more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 165 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Dr. Katharine Mach. Katharine is a Professor at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and is a lead author for the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report. Katharine explains the process of drafting the report; how the media succeeds and fails at communicating the urgency of the report; Doug and Katharine also discuss a need to rethink the role and purpose of the IPCC report to help elevate the urgency of the message it's sending. Katharine also explains a paper on “the concept of risk” she co-authored for the IPCC. In addition, we hear how the University of Miami is bringing adaptation and resilience into its curriculum. Topics covered: IPCC is a grand partnership between the governments of the world. How did the media do in reporting on the IPCC report? The IPCC has zero regulatory authority over sovereign nations. What does it mean to be a lead author for the IPCC. Many developing countries don't have the climate data and experts that developed countries have. How can the IPCC be relevant to adaptation planners in the U.S. Who is the audience for the IPCC report and how do you communicate to different audiences. How can American policymakers make use of the IPCC report. Adaptation education at the University of Miami. Transcripts of this episode here. Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! 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Links in episode: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg2/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-021-01170-y https://people.miami.edu/profile/kmach@rsmas.miami.edu https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg2/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGII_SummaryForPolicymakers.pdf https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2021/01/The-concept-of-risk-in-the-IPCC-Sixth-Assessment-Report.pdf https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:da39e9af-530e-4645-8b71-a254562b9a2a Previous America Adapts highlighted in this episode: The Evolving Nature of Climate Fiction with Dr. Amy Brady In episode 123 of, I hosted returning guest - climate fiction expert - Dr. Amy Brady!  This was Amy's third time on the podcast and we catch up on topics like:  climate writers reaching out to scientists; can cli-fi influence people's behavior to take action on climate change; how the tv and movie industry are taking note of climate fiction;  and the prevalence of climate justice in cli-fi. Impacts of Rising Heat on Labor Markets and Public Education with Dr. Jisung Park of UCLA And In episode 108 of, I hosted Dr. Jisung Park, assistant professor at the Luskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA.  We talked about  Jisung's research, showing how increased temperatures can negatively impact student academic performance. Also, rising temperatures can lower worker productively, seriously impacting the labor market. We also discussed the positives and negatives of adaptation solutions (air conditioning) to these emerging problems. Jisung also shared how UCLA is training the next generation of adaptation professionals. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Strategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1 https://www.frbsf.org/community-development/publications/community-development-investment-review/2019/october/strategies-to-address-climate-change-low-moderate-income-communities/ Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here! 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What's the connection between marine science and white supremacy? Academia is a system that allows abuse to thrive and Black women in marine science lack support systems to help them navigate the significant barriers they encounter. In the newest episode of the Conch Podcast, we learn how one woman has created a community of support, mentorship, and advocacy for Black women in science and academia and is determined to disrupt the system by creating a new narrative and structure. Julie is joined by Dr. Nikki Traylor-Knowles, an Assistant Professor in Marine Biology and Ecology at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences and Founder & Director of Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science (BWEEMS), a non-profit founded to help combat the isolation and abuse in STEM against Black women.  Episode Transcript Episode Guide :00 Intro 02:06 BIG discoveries about corals are happening at the Traylor-Knowles Cnidarian Immunity Laboratory! 04:55 Dr. Nikki's lab researches coral's immune response to pollution and disease  06:32 Running a lab requires wearing a lot of hats and managing and mentoring people is a big part of it 09:18 Coral reefs, as foundational tropical systems, are critical for small scale and local fisheries and, unfortunately, their situation globally is pretty dire 13:17 While documenting the challenges and changes to coral reefs, people must remember what scientists are trying to save and why  15:18 It all started with a Tweet: the genesis of Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science (BWEEMS) 17:10 BWEEMS is building a community of support and mentorship for Black women in science and academia to change white supremacy culture 24:28 While there are a lot of great things about academia, it is a racist system, built on the backs of Black people, Indigenous people, and women, and a place where abuse can thrive 25:46 Dr. Nikki's biggest challenge in running a lab and as the founder of BWEEMS 32:01 Four ways you can support BWEEMS' efforts 36:31 Do you have a personal mission statement? Here's your homework! 38:04 Why Dr. Nikki believes that outsiders are the source of progress, discovery, and innovation  42:15 Lessons learned: how to address the tension of flourishing within a system that you are simultaneously trying to dismantle  48:27 Dr. Nikki uplifts the women instrumental in the development of BWEEMS Resources:  Check out @official_BWEEMS on Instagram and bweems.org to learn more about their efforts to rewrite the narrative and drive innovation in marine science. You can also visit cnidimmunitylab.com for more information on how Dr. Nikki's lab is working to understand the immune health of coral reef systems. Make sure to recommend this episode to anyone who you think might care about the future of our ocean and women working in the sector.   The Conch Podcast series is a program of Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE) and made possible by generous funding from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Audio production, engineering, editing, mixing, and sound design by Crystal Sanders-Alvarado for Seaworthy. Original music provided by Satan's Pilgrims

Dr. David Nolan is Chair and Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science of the University of Miami. He is an expert on hurricanes, tropical meteorology, computer modeling of weather phenomena, and tornadoes. Nolan teaches courses on Atmospheric Dynamics, the General Circulation of the Atmosphere, and Vortex Dynamics. His graduate students and post-docs use both computer simulations and atmospheric data to better understand physical processes in the atmosphere. His students have worked closely with scientists at the NOAA/AOML laboratory and the National Hurricane Center.Dr. Nolan obtained his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Harvard University. Before coming to the University of Miami in 2002, he held research positions at UC Berkeley, Colorado State, and Princeton University. The majority of his research has been on the dynamics of hurricanes, with emphasis on their formation and intensification. Through his collaborations with NOAA, Nolan has been fortunate to fly into the centers of three different hurricanes. He has also investigated the dynamics of convection in the tropics and the fluid dynamics of tornadoes.

Cassandra Gaston is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. She is an expert in atmospheric chemistry, specifically, in aerosols, traces gases, and their interactions.Cassandra has lectured on topics such as atmospheric instrumentation, aerosols, and mass spectrometry. She has mentored undergraduate and graduate students on the use of particle sizing instrumentation and mass spectrometry for the sampling of gases and particles. Cassandra has guided students both in the laboratory and in the field resulting in first and co-author publications for those students, including undergraduate students.

Bryan and Luke talk with Dr. Roni Avissar, Dean of the oceanography and meteorology school at the University of Miami about research underway at the school, including a new idea for detecting the strength of hurricanes, a hurricane forecast model, using a helicopter to better understand how hurricanes strengthen, and what's involved in being a dean at a high-level meteorology school.

Claire Paris is  a competitive freediver and professor in the Department of Ocean Sciences at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Her research is dedicated to biological oceanography and ocean conservation and we'll go into that in detail in the show. If you wanted to know how pelagic fish begin their lives or what the difference is between phytoplankton and zoo plankton and how important they both are to the health of the planet, you'll find that out too.In this episode we discuss:How was Claire's experience at Vertical Blue this year (2021)?Claire is originally from the south of France.A quick detour into the difference between phytoplankton and zooplankton.Claire is currently a professor of marine science at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.Donny is not a scientist, he's a dumbass.Talking about the Splash Facility in Miami.How Claire is teaching young marine scientists to freedive in order to do their research, and do it safely.How did Claire get in to freediving?Meeting Will Trubridge at the Blue Hole.Meeting Natalia Molchanova and how she inspired and motivated Claire.Why deep diving is not easy living in Miami.The joys of drift diving in the open ocean.Claire maintains her diving fitness with exercises every day.Claire hasn't had any problems with lung squeezing so far.Claire talks about her research done at Dean's Blue Hole.Potential secret passageways at the bottom of the Blue Hole.The incredible negative changes Claire has witnessed in the health of the ocean over the years.The problem of bringing awareness to conservation issues.An appeal to spearfishermen and women to be sensible with their catches.A question from Patron and Claire's husband Ricardo about what she would do with a 12 month sabbatical.A question from Patron Stephane about how she stays motivated to freedive.DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS - Patreon ExclusiveHow to get in touch.Why does she freedive?

Ben Kirtman is a Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. He joined me on Aug. 5, 2021 to talk about sea level rise and climate change. 

Come join us in the water! On this episode, we explore how sharks are being driven to extinction and why that matters for humanity. We talk about Jaws, Megalodon, amiable sharks, human-left-foot-soup, and which shark Greg would go swimming with! Sit back, relax, and keep an eye on your toaster - that thing's gonna kill you. Sources: Alarming Decline in Shark Populations Points to Need for Stricter Conservation Measures by Rachel Hopkins and KerriLynn Miller https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2021/03/09/alarming-decline-in-shark-populations-points-to-need-for-stricter-conservation-measures Shark numbers in 'alarming' worldwide decline as many species face extinction, study says by Doyle Rice https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/01/27/shark-populations-declining-worldwide-study-reports/4279611001/ Sharks at unprecedented risk of extinction after 71 per cent decline by Adam Vaughan https://www.newscientist.com/article/2265724-sharks-at-unprecedented-risk-of-extinction-after-71-per-cent-decline/ The Staggering Decline of Oceanic Sharks and Rays by David Sims https://therevelator.org/decline-sharks-rays/ Shark Week Opens With Fake Megalodon Documentary by Rich Juzwiak https://gawker.com/shark-week-opens-with-fake-megalodon-documentary-1028053485 Discovery Channel defends dramatized shark special 'Megalodon' by Breeana Hare https://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/07/showbiz/tv/discovery-shark-week-megalodon/ The history of Shark Week: How the Discovery Channel both elevated and degraded sharks by Matt Cohen https://theweek.com/articles/444542/history-shark-week-how-discovery-channel-both-elevated-degraded-sharks Shark Slaughter: 73 Million Killed Each Year by Ker Than https://www.livescience.com/1027-shark-slaughter-73-million-killed-year.html The Influence of Culture on the International Management of Shark Finning by Andrea Dell'Apa, M. Chad Smith, Mahealani Y. Kaneshiro-Pineiro https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00267-014-0291-1 Sharks and Tunas: Fisheries Impacts on Predators with Contrasting Life Histories by Daniel E. Schindler, Timothy E. Essington, James F. Kitchell, Chris Boggs, Ray Hilborn https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1890/1051-0761%282002%29012%5B0735%3ASATFIO%5D2.0.CO%3B2 The World Is Running Out of Fish Faster Than We Thought by James Wilt https://www.vice.com/en/article/gvqmey/global-fish-stocks-are-in-even-worse-shape-than-we-thought Shark Nets, Drumlines, and Safe Swimming by the Kwazulu-Natal Sharks Board https://web.archive.org/web/20140128015833/http://www.shark.co.za/SharkNetsMore Marine "Gold Rush": Demand for shark fin soup drives decimation of fish by Saeed Kamali Deghhan https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jun/04/marine-gold-rush-demand-shark-fin-soup Beware of shark meat, FDA warns by Al Hinman http://edition.cnn.com/HEALTH/indepth.food/meat/seafood/shark.mercury/index.html Neurotoxins in shark fins: A human health concern from University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120223182516.htm The Book That Spawned a Monster by Stephen Dowling http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3400291.stm Shark Trouble by Peter Benchley Sharks Should Be Respected, Not Feared from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service https://www.fws.gov/news/blog/index.cfm/2020/8/11/Sharks-Should-Be-Respected-Not-Feared

As coral reefs around the world face extinction, faculty and students at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science are leading the fight to preserve and restore this vital ecosystem. Featuring Dr. Diego Lirman, associate professor of marine biology and ecology, and Ph.D. student Kelsey Johnson-Sapp. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ibisinsights/message

Today we talk to Professor Andrew C. Baker, Ph.D. from the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami. We talk about his work with coral reefs, especially those around the City of Miami. He is working extensively on coral reel restoration and finding ways to protect them from natural and human-made stressors. His main goal is to help coral reels become more resilient and healthier. Ken Russell Miami Podcast Signup for our newsletter: https://forms.gle/gN5XhGcrWS9BHscZA Guest Links & contact: Andrew C. Baker, M.A. (Cantab.), Ph.D. Professor Department of Marine Biology and Ecology Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science University of Miami https://www.rsmas.miami.edu

There are many challenges breaking down science for consumption. Laura Guertin, professor of earth science at Penn State Brandywine, details a solution. Laura Guertin received her B.A. in Geology from Bucknell University and her Ph.D. in Marine Geology and Geophysics from the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science. Dr. Guertin's primary […]

Amy Clement, professor at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, loves the ocean. We are mentioning this because her research may seem to suggest otherwise: Amy has proposed bold and controversial ideas about how the role of the ocean in controlling several modes of variability of the climate system may be smaller than most climate scientists had believed. The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon relies heavily on the coupling of the atmosphere to the ocean? The sea surface temperature patterns of the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) are the result of ocean heat transport? Maybe not, argues Amy. She found that climate models with “deactivated” oceans can produce many aspects of these phenomena with atmospheric forcing alone. As remarkable as these findings is the way Amy has never been afraid of discussing them with scientists who held strongly opposing views, even when she was a grad student and was much less experienced than her critics. For Amy, science is about leaving your ego at home and focus on the ideas, with openness and curiosity, and a shared goal of advancing our understanding of the earth system. “As scientists, when someone comes along and says, well let’s look at it differently. Isn’t that fun? If you read the literature, there’s a lot of confirmation bias, to be honest, and less of people saying, 'how can this idea be wrong?' And to me, that’s really disappointing." As much as she enjoys doing research for the pleasure of figuring things out, she has also been led into climate science by her social consciousness, and in this interview you'll hear her talk about her work on climate adaptation with a range of groups in Miami, and why she started doing this after waking up the morning after the Presidential election of 2016. Also, she and Adam discuss whether science is the right career for someone who wants to make a difference on climate. The interview with Amy Clement was recorded in July 2019. Image credit: https://www.theinvadingsea.com/ Amy's website with information on her research, papers, biography etc. Rethinking the Ocean’s Role in the Southern Oscillation The Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation without a role for ocean circulation

Dr. Ana Spalding is Assistant Professor of Marine and Coastal Policy and Affiliate Faculty at the Pacific Marine Energy Center at Oregon State University. She is also a Research Associate at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama as well as at the Coiba Research Station in Panama. As a social scientist who works in marine and coastal policy, Ana’s research is focused on the intersections of people, the environment, and policies. She is interested in understanding people’s perceptions of the ocean and coast, policy and management frameworks surrounding resource use in these areas, and the major cares, concerns, and conflicts that people have related to coastal areas. Recently, Ana has been having an amazing time participating in the Corvallis Rowing Club. She used to row in college, and it has been fun to get back into the sport with people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. Ana received her B.A. in Economics and International Studies from the University of Richmond, her M.A. in Marine Affairs and Policy from the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami, and her Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Afterwards, Ana conducted postdoctoral research at the STRI in Panama before joining the faculty at Oregon State University.

This week we present two stories of people struggling with what the “right” thing to do is. Part 1: Catherine Macdonald always wanted to study sharks, but her first time tagging them in the field doesn't go as planned. Part 2: When Michelle Tong visits home after her first semester of medical school, a stranger presents an ethical dilemma. Dr. Catherine Macdonald is co-founder and Director of Field School (www.getintothefield.com), a marine science training and education company dedicated to constantly improving field research practices while teaching students to perform hands-on research with sharks. She is also a part-time Lecturer in Marine Conservation Biology at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Company website: www.getintothefield.com Personal website: www.drcatherinemacdonald.com Michelle Tong is a second-year medical student from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has been published in the Margins and Glass, among other literary journals, and reads for the Bellevue Literary Review. This past summer, she won first prize in the Michael E. DeBakey Medical Student Poetry Awards and received a fellowship from Brooklyn Poets. She teaches poetry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and lives in East Harlem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Neil Hammerschlag discusses the shark research occurring at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.

Increasingly sophisticated climate science is able to tell us a lot more about the role climate change is playing in extreme weather events. But while Hurricane Irma was bearing down on South Florida last week, EPA administrator Scott Pruitt said now is not the time to talk about climate change and its impacts on these terrifying storms. So if not now, when? Ben Kirtman is a professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School for Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. We caught up with him in Atlanta where he had evacuated from hurricane Harvey. He says now is exactly the time when it’s most important to talk about climate change.

In this episode, we explore how to build an artificial island. Dr. John McManus of the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School gives a step by step guide to construction and describes the techniques the People’s Republic of China has used in building up reefs in the South China Sea. We discuss the costs and politics behind island building in Southeast Asia with Gregory Poling, director of the CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, and then Dr. McManus assesses the durability of these new islands and the impact of their construction on the environmental well-being of the ocean reefs and fisheries in the surrounding waters. Hosted by Colm Quinn. Audio edited by Lauren AbuAli. Written by Colm Quinn and Jeffrey Bean. Produced by Jeffrey Bean.