Dr. Jennifer Smith & Dr. Nichole Price recently publish a paper on their ongoing research about ocean acidification.
Not Quite A Typical Day At Work
Jill Harris, a PhD student in the Smith Lab, talks about her “ins-and-outs” working in Brazil.
Put Your Money Where Your Reef Is
Levi Lewis, a Ph.D. student in the Smith Lab, gives us his view on a peer-reviewed study, commissioned by NOAA, that estimates the value of Hawaiian coral reefs.
Smith Lab Members Publish New Papers!
Andi Haas, Nichole Price, both post docs in the Smith lab, and Dr. Jennifer Smith have recently published a paper in PLosOne and another in Marine Ecology Progress Series, about their research on coral reefs, microbes, and DOC.
Finding Inspiration
Levi Lewis, a Ph.D. student in the Smith lab, talks about what inspires him to continually fight to protect coral reefs around theworld.
Breaking Coral Reef News: NOAA Issues Comprehensive Samoa Archipelago Assessment
NOAA recently issued the most comprehensive biogeographic assessment of the Samoa Archipelago to date. Based on the findings, Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary has released a draft of their management plan to improve the marine sanctuary in the American Samoa.
Making Plans, “Bahia” Style
Clinton Edwards, a Master’s student in Dr. Jennifer Smith’s Lab, describes his experience, and patience, of planning a research trip to Bahia, Brazil.
Notes From the Field: Palmyra Atoll
Maggie Johnson, the newest Ph.D. student in the Smith Lab, talks about her experience looking at the various effects of elevated CO2 on the coral reefs of the Palmyra Atoll.
Learning more about Ocean Acidification
Several members of the Smith Lab attended a week long workshop at UCSB focused on Ocean Acidification.
Notes From the Field: Brazil
This blog is written by Jill Harris, a PhD student in the Smith Lab, who embarked on an exploratory research expedition in Brazil.