Ph.D. student at @BarshisLab/ @psu_sci & @IMBRSea alum/ interested in coral restoration and resilience 🪸

Norfolk, VA
I am happy to share that my first co-first author is now out 😊! We used the selective breeding techniques with coral colonies from three thermally distinct reefs, put them and their offsprings under heat stress condition, then we calculated the adaptive potentials!
In @J_Exp_Biol "Predicting selection–response gradients of heat tolerance in a widespread reef-building coral": 1. breed with southern GBR corals, 2. breed for settlement, 3. show heat exerts disruptive selection on adult corals, underpins variability in responses to selection.
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The Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2025 report is out! 📊🪸 Peer-reviewed by ICRS, it tracks global hard coral & macroalgae cover over 44 years. ➡️ Swipe for key takeaways! 💬 What’s happening on your local reefs? Share what you see below!
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PhD OPPORTUNITY: Coral Reef Ecology and Quantitative Marine Science - SEASTRONG Project - Ecoles Pratique des Hautes Etudes (PSL) - Perpignan, France PSL are eeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join the Horizon Europe project SEASTRONG, focusing on ecological connectivity among mangroves, seagrass beds and coral reefs in Fiji. The PhD will investigate how coastal habitat mosaics support reef fish communities and sustain key ecosystem functions, including trophic connectivity, nutrient cycling, biomass production and reef resilience. The candidate will be based at CRIOBE in Perpignan, France, within an international research environment dedicated to coral reef ecology and quantitative marine science. The project will include extended fieldwork in Fiji, where a local co-supervision and collaboration framework will be established with Fijian scientific and institutional partners. The PhD will also benefit from the broader European SEASTRONG network, including partners working on tropical seascape connectivity, ecological functions, biogeochemistry and marine conservation. Application deadline 1st August 2026 Full details here: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/4… This and other coral career opportunities can be found on our website here: thecoralreefresearchhub.com/… #coralreefs #phd #phdopportunity #careers #habitatmosaics #reeffish #coralreefecology #marinescience #marineecology #coral #marinebiology
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Staff Biologist I - Coral Reef Restoration Monitoring (Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Florida) The purpose of this position is to support the production, research, and operations of monitoring procedures associated with the Mote Marine Laboratory’s Coral Reef Restoration Research Program. The incumbent will be responsible for the collection, curation, processing, and analysis of spatially-explicit large-area imagery data. Primary responsibilities will include leading and executing large area imagery capture events, producing and analyzing georeferenced 2D and 3D Structure-from-Motion products, using spatial analysis tools to increase the spatial resolution and quantitative granularity of Mote’s holistic restoration monitoring data, and supporting the execution, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of Mote’s coral reef restoration experiments. The incumbent will also be expected to support Mote’s Coral Reef Restoration activities including the husbandry and maintenance of Mote’s ex situ and in situ nurseries, the propagation and outplanting of coral and other restoration species as well as the construction and maintenance of equipment associated with those tasks. Position open until filled. Learn more about this and a number of other exciting positions with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium here: mote.org/about/employment-op… These and other coral career opportunities can be found on our website here: thecoralreefresearchhub.com/… #coralreefs #jobs #coraljob #reefrestoration #careers #coralrestoration #coralrestorationmonitoring #coralreefecology #marinebiology
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We’re looking for ICRS members and non-members to write a brief report for Reef Encounter about their conference experience. Interested? Please contact Deb Gochfeld (gochfeld@olemiss.edu) and/or Rupert Ormond (rupert.ormond.mci@gmail.com) now!
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Congrats to Ponchanok Weeriyanun, one of the Wright Robinson and Musselman Award winners! See their research below - our graduate students are doing amazing things! #odu #biology #olddominionuniversity #gradstudent #science
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#RequestForProposal Areas of interest include how aquatic environments influence symbiosis, evolutionary ecology, and new methods/technologies. Open globally. Details + how to apply:  moore.org/SymbiosisRFP
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Took part in ODU’s Brave Space Training to strengthen my awareness of gender and sexuality inclusion, and joined @FieldInclusive ’s field safety workshop to better understand the risks that marginalized and historically excluded individuals may face during fieldwork.
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These experiences reminded me that creating safe, welcoming spaces is an active and ongoing responsibility. At the end of the day, it’s about cultivating spaces where myself and others can feel respected and supported so that all can thrive in science as their best selves.
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Two positions open focussing on World Heritage Ningaloo Reef👇 (1) Fully funded PhD scholarship Scaling Resilience- Molecular High-Throughput Adaptation Strategies lnkd.in/gBSZSZH5 (2) Casual Lab Assistant lnkd.in/gMZTGBGk
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Scientists at @NOAA_AOML & @CIMASRosenstiel have demonstrated that electrochemically-induced alkalinity enhancement (eAE) can significantly accelerate coral growth. This novel technique offers a promising path toward scaling up reef restoration efforts. aoml.noaa.gov/new-study-sugg…
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Associate Research Assistant - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Serve as the team lead for Fish and Wildlife Research Institute coral restoration science operations based out of the South Florida Regional Lab in Marathon, Florida. The role combines hands-on scientific research, data analysis, reporting, and technical leadership with stakeholder outreach and support of managers to ensure coral restoration efforts follow best management practices and advance FWRI’s research and conservation objectives. Minimum Qualifications: 8 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory program is required. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and four years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics; or a master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and three years of professional experience; or a doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and one year of professional experience can substitute for the required experience. Application deadline 27th February 2026 Full details here: jobs.myflorida.com/job/MARAT… #coralreefs #researchscientist #jobs #careers #marinescience #florida #coralreefecology #fishandwildlife #marineecology #marinebiology
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late-posting of my recent fieldwork trip in American Samoa 😄 the location is Fagatele, Malota, and Faga’alu 🪸🐠 #scienceinaction
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Reef Resilience Coordinator and Monitoring Technician (two positions) - American Samoa Dept. of Marine and Wildlife Resources / Coral Reef Advisory Group The Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources of the American Samoa Government is the agency that is primarily responsible for the coral reefs of American Samoa. The Coral Reef Advisory Group's Coral Reef Monitoring Program monitors threatening changes and stressors and investigates rapidly developing issues, including coral bleaching, algal outbreaks, disease outbreaks, crownof-thoms starfish, etc. corallivore outbreaks, and cyclone and storm damage. The Monitoring Technician II / Dive Safety Officer is essential for coral reef monitoring, data entry, procurement efforts, and managing CRAG's diving operations and safety. The Reef Resilience Coordinator supports development and implementation of spatial management measures for the Territorial Sustainable Fisheries Management Plan. Application deadline for both positions is 27th January 2026 Full details for both positions can be found here: americansamoa.gov/jobs *If you enjoy our content, you may wish to receive our biweekly newsletter. To do this, simply sign up as a free Basic Member of our community networking site here: thecoralreefresearchhub.com and we will deliver it directly to your inbox! #coralreefs #coraljobs #jobs #careers #coralresilience #coralreefecology #divesafety #monitoringtechnician #samoa #marinescience #marinebiology
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PhD scholarships in cnidarian-dinoflagellate symbiosis (Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand) Two PhD scholarships are available to study potential mechanisms of symbiont loss in the coral bleaching process, and the adaptive capacity of reef corals to climate change. The student's projects will contribute to a larger three-year project, funded by the Royal Society of New Zealand Marsden Fund. Study organisms will include the model sea anemone ('Aiptasia'), and various tropical/subtropical reef coral species, including Indo-Pacific species from the Red Sea as well as some that occur locally in Aotearoa New Zealand. The students will be supervised by Prof. Simon Davy at Victoria University of Wellington, with support from collaborators Prof. Virginia Weis (Oregon State University), Prof. Arthur Grossman (Carnegie Institution), Prof. David Suggett (King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, KAUST) and Dr. Clint Oakley (Victoria University of Wellington). Eligibility and skills: A postgraduate degree in a relevant biological discipline. A sound knowledge of marine biology is desirable, but not essential, while a good understanding of cell biology and physiology will be viewed very favourably. Possible methods to be used during the PhD project include omics (transcriptomics, proteomics and/or metabolomics), immunohistochemistry, photo-physiology, and imaging mass spectrometry. There is a minimum requirement of First Class Honours (or equivalent) or a GPA of 3.8/4.0 from the most recent university degree qualification. While much of the research will be conducted in Wellington, applicants must have a willingness to travel for overseas field work and/or laboratory visits. There is no diving qualification requirement. Applicants must display excellent written and verbal science communication skills. Tenure: 36 months Start date: From 1st March 2026 (no later than 1st July 2026) Amount of award: NZ$35,000 stipend plus university fees per year, for a total of three years Closing date for applications is 5th January 2026 or until position is filled. To Apply: To apply for the PhD position, please send the following documentation to Prof. Simon Davy at simon.davy@vuw.ac.nz * Cover Letter * CV * Copies of academic transcripts * Writing sample (e.g., a first-author publication, or MSc thesis chapter) * Names of two academic referees (including a thesis supervisor) #coralreefs #cnidarians #phd #scholarship #dinoflagellate #symbiosis #marinebiology
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The 2026 Hollings scholarship application is open until January 31, 2026! This scholarship provides undergraduate students with an academic award and a paid summer internship opportunity at a NOAA facility. Learn more and see if you're qualified to apply: noaa.gov/office-education/un…
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OIST PhD & Research Internship Program - Call for Applications! 🔗Research Internship: shorturl.at/EJMGe (Deadline: 15 October 2025) 🔗 PhD program: shorturl.at/lhheq (Deadline: 15 November 2025)
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🌍✨ Coral reefs are lifelines for millions, yet they’re vanishing fast. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honor those fighting to protect them — communities, scientists & conservationists. Healthy reefs mean food, protection, and hope for millions. Protect people and planet. 🐠🌊
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The start date (August 1st) for this position is quickly approaching. I am hoping to wrap up interviews by early next week, so if you are interested in applying, please send me your CV soon. Thanks! (note: fluency in Mandarin is required for this position)
📢Research Assistant Job Opportunity📢 Come join my lab at National Sun Yat-sen University (Taiwan). One-year full-time contract (responsibilities: administrative work, tank maintenance, lab work/field assistance) | Start date: Aug 1. See link for details: mcraemarinelab.weebly.com/op…
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Happy #PrideMonth!! 🏳️‍🌈🩵🏳️‍⚧️ 📷: The Gay and Lesbian Student Union (GLSU) changes its name to Gay Lesbian Bisexual Students and Allies (GLBSA) in an effort to be more inclusive, 1993 #TBT #Pride2025
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16TH INTERNATIONAL CORAL REEF SYMPOSIUM 19th - 24th July 2026, Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand. icrs2026.nz/call-for-session… Reminder to book your place at the 16th International Coral Reef Symposium, taking place in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, 19th to 24th July 2026. This event typically attracts thousands of delegates to discuss the most pressing issues in coral reef science and management. The conference will cover a wide range of topics around 'Working together to ensure a future for coral reefs', and they are seeking your valuable input to help shape the event. CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALS around eight broad themes aligned to the symposium plenary speakers, though proposals on any aspect of coral reef science and/or management are welcome: Traditional knowledge and management; Historical perspectives on coral ecosystems; Cell and molecular biology of reef organisms; Coral reef ecology and connectivity; Coral reef monitoring and assessment at scale; Modelling the trajectories of future reefs; Socio-ecological feedbacks: reef value, use, and stewardship Innovations in reef conservation and intervention. Each proposed session must have a lead chair, and it is strongly encouraged for the inclusion of two or more co-chairs, with at least one being an early career researcher. Your submission should include a 250-word abstract outlining the session's relevance, key topics, and the expected audience. The chair and co-chairs will be responsible for reviewing and selecting abstracts and posters submitted to their session. #coralreefs #coralreefsymposium #internationalcoralreefsymposium #coral #icrs #coralreefecology #callforabstracts #sessionproposals #marinebiology
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