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H.E. Lehman, in Memoriam
With sadness, the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) has received news of the passing of former BIOS Trustee and Life Trustee, Mr. Harvey Eugene (Gene) Lehman. Gene and his wife first became involved in the then Bermuda Biological Station for Research (BBSR) in 1960 when they traveled to BBSR for their own research projects.…
Read MoreHamilton Princess commits to fishing industry
The [Princess] also increased its support for BIOS’s bid to reduce the number of invasive lionfish in Bermuda’s waters by buying more fish from the organisation.
Read MoreMeet the supervisors who helped to shape four scientists’ careers
Knowing when to hand-hold and when to step back is crucial for helping early-career researchers.
Read MoreSol Donate To BIOS Ocean Academy Program
Source: Bernews Sol Petroleum Bermuda said they are proud to support the BIOS Ocean Academy Program through a contribution of $5,000, which was recently presented at Ferry Reach, St. George’s. Sol Bermuda Sales & Marketing Manager Stephen Turner presented a symbolic check to Dr. Mark Guishard; BIOS Director of Corporate & Community Relations and Ms. Kyla…
Read MoreSide-swimming plankton snail flaps shell like a fin
Source: Journal of Experimental Biology Amy Maas, Ferhat Karakas and David Murphy never know what they’re going to turn up when they go trawling for zooplankton. ‘We work on the swimming of various sea butterfly species’, says Murphy, adding that unlike true butterflies, sea butterflies are miniscule snails that live at depth and swim to the…
Read MoreUM professor named AAAS Fellow
Dennis Hansell recognized for his leadership and service in assessment of global carbon cycling processes
Read MoreWhat is the maximum possible number of Atlantic tropical cyclones? See the year 2005
Climate simulations and analyses of Atlantic hurricane activity indicate that the record number of tropical cyclones that occurred in 2005 (28 storms) is close to the maximum number that might occur in this region, given existing climate conditions.
Read MoreHow many powerful storms can possibly form in the Atlantic each year?
Climate simulations and analyses of Atlantic hurricane activity indicate that the record number of tropical cyclones that occurred in 2005 (28 storms) is close to the maximum number that might occur in this region, given existing climate conditions.
Read MoreRecommendations to Inform a UK Ocean Acidification Monitoring Strategy
A new report, written to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), outlines a framework for a national ocean acidification monitoring strategy for the United Kingdom. The report was submitted by the Defra Science Advisory Council Ocean Acidification sub group, of which BIOS scientist Nicolas Bates is a member.
Read MoreURI-led consortium selected to operate new research ship to replace R/V Endeavor
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected the East Coast Oceanographic Consortium, led by the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography, to operate a new oceanographic research ship, one of only three such vessels in the nation.
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