OBFS 58th annual meeting Sept 12-16
Come find us at La Selva as we hold our annual meeting and conduct the business of OBFS. Current schedule here:
Read MoreNSF Dear Colleague Letter
NSF 23-140 Dear Colleague Letter: Fostering Harassment-Free STEM Education, Research, and Workplace Environments August 24, 2023 Dear Colleagues: It is the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) policy to foster safe and harassment-free environments wherever STEM research, technology development, and education is conducted. NSF views harassment-free science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) environments as necessary for an…
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For OBFS to fulfill our mission and serve our members effectively, the organization and its members must work to prevent bias, discrimination, and dismantle systemic racism and its legacy effects. The inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, plus (justice, belonging) (IDEA+) committee seeks to forge new collaborations, establish new programs, provide tools, and dedicate resources to help…
Read MoreCoral Reef Ecology: Functional Ecology of Coral Reefs – Summer Course
<div>CORAL REEF ECOLOGY: FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY OF CORAL REEFS (July 17 – August 4)Instructor: Dr. Eric Hochberg (BIOS) The overall aim of this Coral Reef Ecology (CRE) course is to study how environment impacts reef benthic communities and the fundamental processes of reef metabolism. Production of organic and inorganic carbon underpins growth and maintenance of the…
Read MoreGrasses of the Southern Appalachians
class will include a detailed description of the grass flower, inflorescence type, habitat and ecological associations, Tribal affinities, distribution, and habit differences. The class will be taught in four parts: 1) power point presentation and classroom instruction, 2) examination of important features with hand lens and dissecting scope, 3) team keying of grass specimens, and…
Read MoreFreshwater Algae Identification Workshop
lgae from diverse aquatic habitats. Students and professionals can gain proficiency in (or sharpen up on) using taxonomic keys, examining ecological factors influencing algal biodiversity, and collect high-resolution algal images and voucher specimens.We will sample a diverse range of lake, pond, and river habitats. We provide a full array of sampling gear, microscopy facilities, and…
Read MoreTropical Marine Ecology – Summer Course
TROPICAL MARINE ECOLOGY (June 26 – July 14)Instructor: Dr. Samantha de Putron (BIOS)The Tropical Marine Ecology (TME) course covers the ecology, physiology, and behavior of a wide variety of marine organisms in a series of tropical habitats. The course begins with an introduction to the tropical marine environment and life in the open ocean and…
Read MoreResearch Diving Methods – Summer Course
RESEARCH DIVING METHODS (June 26 – July 14)Instructor: Kyla Smith (BIOS) The Research Diving Methods (RDM) course aims to familiarize participants with the fundamentals of scientific diving, both theoretical and practical. Research methods and practices are taught in class and then subsequently rehearsed on SCUBA during open-water sessions in the field. Underwater research techniques include:…
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