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DMS researchers working with Drs. Shumway & Ward critically reviewed 750+ articles on microplastics and molluscs in the field and lab to address concerns about the safety of eating shellfish. Very few microplastics are found in shellfish tissue globally.
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Join us for the opening reception on Nov 9 at 5:30 pm, in the Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art (Branford House 2nd floor) or visit the gallery during their open hours Thurs-Sun 12-4 pm until Dec 10!
We are hiring an Assistant or Associate Professor in Physical Oceanography! Please share widely!
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Meet Professor George McManus. Professor George McManus is retiring on February 1, 2024, after 28 years at the university and decades of research in marine biology.
Read more about George's reflection on his career and his future plans:
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Undergraduate experiential learning courses
By Mengyang Zhou Undergraduate classes within the Department of Marine Science (DMS) are bridging the classroom learning, fieldwork and addressing environmental challenges that are relevant to the local community. As undergraduate students enter their junior and senior year, they engage in experiential learning through classes such as MARN 3001 (Foundations of Marine Sciences, instructed by […]
[Read More]Dissolved organic matter sets the bioavailability of mercury
Connecticut and New England, like many locations around the world, houses many estuaries that suffer from mercury pollution that is largely inorganic, less toxic and not as bioaccumulative as methylmercury (MeHg). The mercury concentrations in these regions are much higher than in the open ocean despite only a small fraction of these concentrations being […]
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Art Meets Science: ‘Floating Points’ at AVS Gallery
The presence of microplastics in the world’s oceans is the focus of the exhibition “Floating Points: Observing the Plastisphere with NASA”, on view at Alexey von Schlippe (AVS) Gallery of Art at Avery Point through Dec. 10. Link to full article in UConn Today.
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Meet Felipe Soares: our Ocean Modeling Technician
Felipe Soares shared his career journey as an ocean modeler, his experiences, challenges, and the key role he plays in advancing ocean modeling research in the Coastal Biogeochemistry Dynamics Laboratory in our department. Mengyang: Can you tell us about your career path? Felipe: So, let me start from the very beginning. I was always passionate […]
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DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER
Our semi-annual newsletter covers major department news, awards & recognitions, a selection of most notable publication, as well as profiles of new faculty, alumni, and staff. Have a read!
MORE DEPARTMENT NEWS
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Unraveling phytoplankton nutrient proclivity in an ocean desert
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1.25 Million to study offshore wind’s impact on marine life
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New multi-study analysis of gut microbiome data from blue mussels
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Microplastics in Shellfish at “Extremely Low” Levels Globally
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An Interview with Our Retiring Faculty Member – George B. McManus
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DMS Graduate Students Selected for 2024 NOAA Knauss Fellowship
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PhD student Anagha Payyambally featured in UConn Today
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Long Island Sound Shell Day 2023
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Ann Bucklin Named U.S. Academic Delegate to ICES
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Best Poster at Gordon Research Conference 2023
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Brendon Goulette awarded Connecticut Sea Grant Undergraduate Research Fellowship
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Professor Siedlecki awarded tenure and promotion to Associate Professor
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Bridget Holohan – MVP technician
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Graduated Master and PhD students 2022-23
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CT-NERR is fully staffed and operational!