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Attention coastal residents! ?? Learn why understanding your flood risk is important in today’s Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant episode. Click here to ?? listen now: https://bit.ly/4i6PlzY

?? Marine Science Minute live radio episode updated time! Rise and shine with us ?? every Wednesday on North Central Florida's WUFT radio at 8:20 AM. Or catch the recorded episode anytime on the Florida Sea Grant website. Listen to the latest episode: https://bit.ly/43x9Yyp

From Oct. 28-31, 2024, the first-ever Flooding Adaptation Symposium in Kissimmee, FL, brought together over 120 experts to tackle the critical issue of flooding in Florida’s coastal and inland areas. Hosted by Florida Sea Grant and the University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning the event explored the theme "People, Place, Pathways," emphasizing the need for localized solutions to build resilient communities.?? Read more?? https://bit.ly/40S708n Florida Climate Institute Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Meet Florida Sea Grant Water Quality Protection Program Coordinator Genevieve Schave. In her position, Genevieve expands communications and outreach efforts while maintaining the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Quality Assurance standards in association with the FDEP’s Aquatic Preserves Program and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.?? ?? We recently asked Genevieve what the most fun part of her job is, and she replied: “The most fun part of my job is working in such a unique and special place that I've had a connection with since I was a kid. From getting to work outdoors and in numerous partnerships, to opportunities for learning and growth, there is never a dull moment”! Learn more about Genevieve Schave and her passion for protecting marine systems and conservation here: https://bit.ly/3YXuypw *The Water Quality Protection Program Coordinator position is funded through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s grant from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Connect and engage with the latest in #MarineScience at the North Florida Marine Science Symposium on January 23-24! Join researchers, managers, practitioners and students for two days of cutting-edge science, featuring a keynote talk by Randall Hughes, Ph.D., professor at Northeastern University, along with oral presentations, a poster session, and networking opportunities. Don't miss out — register now at https://nfmss.weebly.com/! Andrew Altieri Anna Braswell Marc Hensel Todd Z. Osborne Laura Reynolds Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences UF IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience

?? Career builders, get ready! Our latest #NowHiring list of job and internship opportunities has landed. Don't let this week's opportunities pass you by! ?? INTERNSHIPS: 1. The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology has opened the application for their Summer Undergraduate Internship Program. Students can learn more information about the internship program and access the application using the following link: https://bit.ly/3tFK3al Apply here: https://bit.ly/3XR0XPm 2. FIU’s Institute of Environment is seeking 4 undergraduate students and 2 graduate students to participate in IoE’s International Research Experience Student Program in the Caribbean for 1-year. To learn more on the requirements to apply visit: https://bit.ly/3UhuijG 3. SECOORA is now accepting applications for two student/early career funding opportunities. (1)- 2024 Data Challenge visit: https://bit.ly/48srOoC Deadline to apply 11/22 (2)- Vembu Subramanian Ocean Scholars Award visit: https://bit.ly/48HCQql Deadline to apply 11/22. 4. California Sea Grant & the NOAA Marine Debris Program are accepting applications for a 2-year fellowship to support the NOAA Marine Debris Program’s work in CA. Application is due by 12/16. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3YrAZko 5.The Boyd N. Lyon Scholarship is now accepting applications for graduate students for 2025. Deadline to apply is 1/15/2025. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Z6f97B JOBS: 1. The University of Vermont and Lake Champlain Sea Grant are hiring a Flood resilience Educator. Closes 12/1 Apply here: https://bit.ly/3AhtZPj 2. Florida International University is seeking an Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Plant Biology. Closes 11/15 Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Auhaku 3. Hawaii Sea Grant has a paid Postdoc opportunity in Variable-Density Groundwater Modelling for Summer 2025. For further information: Chris Shuler, University of Hawaii – Water Resources Research Center [email protected] 4. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is hiring an OPS Environmental Specialist II located at Rainbow Springs and Oklawaha River Aquatic Preserves. Closes 11/22 Apply here: https://bit.ly/4hM5f2p 5. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking a full time Fishery Management Specialist position within the Social Science Research Group. Closes 11/14 Apply here: https://bit.ly/48ONziy 6. Reef Renewal USA is seeking a Restoration Program Director located in Tavernier, Fl. Closes 11/26 Apply here: https://bit.ly/4fNLHZH? 7. The FSU Coastal & Marine Lab (FSUCML) seeks a full-time employee to serve as a Research Coordinator in the Stewardship section at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR). Apply here: https://bit.ly/4fJBmOo ?? Check back every week for the latest #job & #internship opportunities! ?? If you are an employer looking to advertise your open position, please email the job details to [email protected]

?? Congratulations to our 2025 Knauss Fellows, who will represent Florida Sea Grant in Washington D.C. to work in marine policy-related positions for the U.S. federal government.????? Hayley Lemoine-State University-Assigned to the Executive Branch with NOAA NMFS, International Affairs Division Clark Morgan-Florida Atlantic University-Assigned to the Executive Branch with the U.S. Department of State, Office of Marine Conservation Michelle Shaffer-University of Central Florida-Assigned to the Legislative Branch-Office assignment TBD in January. Natalia Uribe-Casta?eda, PhD-University of Central Florida-Assigned to the Executive Branch with NOAA OMAO, Uncrewed Systems Operation Center Learn more about the four who were selected to represent #Florida as a Sea Grant #Knauss Fellow here: https://bit.ly/4hHwISZ

Register now for Conservancy of Southwest Florida's free virtual symposium on Tuesday, December 3 from 9AM - 5PM, "Working with Nature: Nature-based and Hybrid Solutions for Resilient Communities". Speakers will present case studies of successful nature-based and hybrid projects from around Florida, and will participate in presentations and discussions about how to more successfully employ these strategies. Speakers represent multiple organizations including Florida Sea Grant, Naples Botanical Garden, City of North Miami, Gainesville Regional Utilities, Wetland Solutions, Inc., ECOSPHERE RESTORATION INSTITUTE INC, Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership (CHNEP), Cummins Cederberg - Coastal & Marine Engineering, the University of Florida, Environmental Defense Fund, Palm Beach County, and the US Forest Service. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eP2JjM6j

Seeding the future: UF/IFAS and Florida Sea Grant secure $250K NOAA grant to cultivate seaweed aquaculture in Florida - News https://lnkd.in/ebxtTFpX