Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (CERF)

Don't miss CERF members Fulweiler Lab and Lena Champlin from Boston University present a webinar on "Co-Creating Climate Solutions: Designing Carbon Monitoring Tools for Salt Marshes" for the NERRS Science Collaborative on Wed, 4 Dec, 3 - 4pm ET. A team from Boston University and the five New England NERRs worked together to test sensors that measure carbon dioxide, temperature, and humidity in salt marsh environments. In this webinar, the team will describe the project’s approach to designing low-cost, ultra-portable instruments for measuring greenhouse gas fluxes in salt marshes, major findings that emerged from the work, as well as key applications of the technology for salt marsh restoration and research. Register at https://ow.ly/vRBl50UcTth #SaltMarsh #CarbonMonitoring #GHGflux #NERRS #EstuarineScience #CoastalScience

Are you passionate about shaping the future of coastal and estuarine research? CERF invites you to submit nominations for the 2025-2027 Governing Board! Positions include President-Elect, Secretary, Members-at-Large, and Student Member-at-Large. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission, expand your network, and develop leadership skills. Learn more and submit your nomination at https://ow.ly/IwUk50TfFLj

Save the Dates for the Southeastern Estuarine Research Society (SEERS) 2025 Meeting!

FI is happy to offer?FIVE?($500)?Research Grants for 2025! To Apply: https://lnkd.in/e5KZdxkj Note: Applications from Non-United States institutions are not eligible.

Yesterday, 13 November, #EstuariesandCoasts Coeditor in Chief Paul Montagna (Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi) represented CERF as a panelist for a House Science, Space, and Technology Committee staff briefing on the implementation of new White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) public access policies for federally funded research results and data. We were honored to join this esteemed panel and share our perspective as a small scientific society, along with experts Paolo Mangiafico (Duke University Libraries), Meagan Phelan (AAAS Science Magazine), Lori Schultz (The University of Texas at San Antonio), and moderator and past OSTP Director Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign). We thank Dr. Victoria Long Rubin, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Senior Professional Staff and estuarine scientist, for inviting Dr. Montagna. CERF, along with the other members of the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies, submitted a letter to OSTP strongly supporting the principles of open science and the importance of freely sharing research results in a timely and equitable manner, and also expressing concern about potential unintended consequences of policies on professional societies and the quality and equity of the research enterprise. Dr. Montagna reiterated the importance of #EstuariesandCoasts to supporting CERF's non-profit mission of disseminating high-quality science to advance the understanding and management of coastal and estuarine systems worldwide, and how the journal provides funds for CERF's other programs that help the coastal and estuarine research, management, and education community. He noted potential impacts on the administrative burden of compliance, findability of research results, quality of published research, financial sustainability of scientific societies, and obstacles for researchers with fewer resources to support open access publishing. Stay tuned for more information about the CASS letter and CERF's efforts to support equitable open access to research and data in our disciplines! #PublicAccessPolicy #OpenAccess #OpenScience #EquitableResearch #SciencePolicy #ResearchPolicy #Estuaries #CoastalScience #EstuarineScience Springer Nature

The Atlantic Estuarine Research Society (AERS) is now accepting abstracts for its Spring 2025 meeting in Lewes, Delaware, 13-15 March. Dealing is 30 January. More info at https://lnkd.in/gVD5SWc2

CERF is now accepting proposals for Scientific Sessions, Workshops, Collab Sessions, and Design Competition Teams for the 28th Biennial Conference! Learn more & submit by visiting conference.cerf.science or the link in our bio. #CERF2025

Are you SACNAS #2024NDISTEM and love the ocean? ?????????????????? Interested in opportunities for students and recent grads in marine science and management? Check out the CERF #RisingTIDES program -- it provides mentorship, professional development, networking, and fully funds attendance at THREE conferences: #CERF2025, a CERF Affiliate Society meeting, and Restore America's Estuaries 2026 Summit. Visit program coordinator Amara Foster and alum/advisor Anita Arenas at the Consortium of Aquatic Science Socities booth for more information. Or learn more at https://lnkd.in/eTaxCTaa

?????????? ???? Are you a #SACNISTA attending SACNAS #2024NDiSTEM and interested in marine science and management? This is your last chance to visit the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies (CASS) booth and learn about CERF's #RisingTIDES program -- a year-long program that provides mentorship, professional development, and networking as well as full-funding to attend THREE conferences -- CERF 2025, a regional CERF Affiliate Society meeting, and the Restore America's Estuaries Summit in 2026. Stop by and get more information before the Exhibit Hall closes! Booth 1632!

Are you a #SACNISTA attending SACNAS #2024NDiSTEM interested in learning more about careers in marine science and management? Visit CERF at the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies booth #1632 in the Geoscience Convergence Zone! CERF offers many programs for students, including #RisingTIDES which provides full funding, mentorship, and professional development to attend THREE conferences including #CERF2025!