The US govt is proposing changes to a federal grants rule that would fundamentally reshape US science. We have joined the @APSphysics efforts to fight back and encourage CERF members submit comments by July 13 through the APS web form: www.aps.org/initiati...
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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 @estuariescoasts.bsky.social
Join the @apsphysics.bsky.social #WhyIWrote campaign and put a human face on your US grant-funded work. OMB is proposing changes to federal grant rules that would fundamentally reshape research in the US. 1/4
Learn more about the proposed OMB rule and submit comments now!
What would the proposed OMB rule on federal grant funding mean for the future of science? @lindsayinthehouse.bsky.social explains. Share your thoughts by submitting a public comment through our action center: https://go.aps.org/4vUO0ST
We need your help! This proposed rule would fundamentally change how science is done in the US. Please submit public comments describing the potential impact of these changes on your research. @apsphysics.bsky.social has created an easy-to-use form; submit comments by July 13.
A proposed federal rule would bring political appointees directly into grant-funding decisions. @lindsayinthehouse.bsky.social explains what that could mean for how science gets funded. Tell leaders what you think by submitting a public comment: https://go.aps.org/4vUO0ST
#TBT! Last week, CERF ED Susan Park attended the Atlantic Canada Coastal & Estuarine Science Society/@bayoffundy.bsky.social joint meeting at Mount Allison University. Rising TIDES scholars Natalia Schoenberg (VIMS) & Kendra Sampson (Acadia University & Saint Mary's University) also presented. 1/2
One of our affiliate societies, the New England Estuarine Research Society, just launched a new Instagram. Go give them a follow @neers_science to stay in the loop on all things happening across the region 🌊 #CERFAffiliateSocieties #NEERS #CERF
The New England Estuarine Research Society 2026 Spring Meeting was held at SUNY Plattsburgh and four #RisingTIDES participants attended: Nana Obeng Adu-Agyei, Tamara Rivera, Danielle Perry and Valeria Hernandez Talavera. Congrats to Tamara on her presentation award and thanks to NEERS!
CERF Executive Director Susan Park was excited to attend the 2026 Pacific Estuarine Research Society Meeting in Newport, Oregon, for two days of learning, networking, and fun. She was joined by #RisingTIDES scholars Andrea Dávila, Sof Fox, Alex Zinck and Sage Enright. 1/2
Calling all postdocs & early career scientists: #STEMSEAS has four openings for Caribbean Sea cruises. Join Dr. Lisa White (from @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social) & the STEMSEAS team for an incredible research experience #STEM #Postdoc #research Apply by May 4, 2026 form.jotform.com/260845045618...
LTER Network Office funds synthesis working groups and partners with organizations with shared goals. Join our May 6 Science Charrette to collaborate on ideas. lternet.edu/events/const... @usapecs.bsky.social @naturalareas.bsky.social @yalecncc.bsky.social @cerfscience.bsky.social
🚨 Physical Oceanography Career Opportunity 🚨 @utmsi.bsky.social is hiring a Physical Oceanography Technician! 🔹 M.S. level 🔹 Experience with ADCP, data processing & mooring deployments 🔹 Learn more and apply: utaustin.wd1.myworkd... #MarineScience #CoastalResearch #Estuaries #UTMSI
Thanks @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social for highlighting this new article in #EstuariesandCoasts. You can read it open access at link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Pulsed Zooplankton Production in Seasonally Managed Wetlands Could Supplement Food Availability for a Threatened Fishery in the San Francisco Estuary - Estuaries and Coasts
Estuaries and Coasts - Seasonal managed wetlands in the San Francisco Estuary are novel habitats that can support aquatic food webs. However, their potential to benefit fish in the estuary is...
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A study from @ucdavis.bsky.social shows there is a part of the San Francisco estuary that is teeming with fish food, but they need delivery options. @ucdaviswater.bsky.social @estuariescoasts.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...
Graduate students: Apply for the 2027 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. This paid, year-long program in Washington, D.C. bridges the gap between marine science and federal policy. Submit your application by June 3, 2026, at 5 pm PT dornsife.usc.edu/uscseagrant/...
John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship - USC Sea Grant
USC Dornsife The Urban Ocean Program
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MIT Sea Grant is hiring a Research Coordinator. If enabling research that serves coastal communities floats your boat, check out: careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/cl...
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MIT - Research Program Administrator - Cambridge MA 02139
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🚨New article alert!🚨Ali Haji Elyasi & colleagues recently published "Proposing New Wetland Health and Risk Indicators Using Hydroclimatic Variables and Data-Driven Models for a Coastal Wetland" in #EstuariesandCoasts. Full text: https://rdcu.be/e5mLi #SDGs #Ramsar #coastalwetlands
Looking for a new job in the New Year? Become a CERF member today and get access to some of the top positions in the field. Apply for your next job today! cerf.science/job-board #CoastalScience #MarineScience #Estuaries #Careers #JobSearch
CERF & AFS submitted joint public comments on the EPA & Army Corps’ proposed WOTUS rule — raising concerns that the changes could weaken Clean Water Act protections and add confusing standards. Read more at cerf.memberclicks.ne...
📢 #Jobopportunity! The Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve is looking for an Education Coordinator who is passionate about coastal education, community engagement, & inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards! marinescience.utexas... #MarineEducation #CoastalEducation
Do you work on connectivity and management of #estuarine dependent species? Submit to our Special Collection on in the journal Estuaries & Coasts! Open submission with a deadline of June 1, 2026. More information at bit.ly/ESCOconnectivity @cerfscience.bsky.social @estuariescoasts.bsky.social
Deadline 28 Jan! Are you a student interested in science policy? Apply for the AIBS & SURA Public Policy Fellowship to gain first-hand experience with science policy & advocacy efforts that inform federal decision-making. Learn more at io.aibs.org/policy-f...
Interested in meeting with US lawmakers to talk about the importance of #coastal and #estuarine science and management? Don't miss your chance to participate in the 2026 @aibsbiology.bsky.social Congressional Visits Day, 20-22 April in Washington, DC. 1/3
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...
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
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
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
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!
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
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!
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 🌊
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.