Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Archives - NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory /category/oced/ Preparing the nation for change by studying the ocean, earth & atmosphere Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:59:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NOAA_logo_512x512-150x150.png Ocean Chemistry and Ecosystems Archives - NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory /category/oced/ 32 32 From sample to source: tracking pollution pathways in AOML’s Molecular and Environmental Microbiology Lab /from-source-to-sample-tracking-pollution-pathways-with-microbes/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:59:51 +0000 /?p=104130 With sterile sample bottles at the ready, scientists in the Molecular and Environmental Microbiology Lab at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) prepare to capture water samples for analysis in the lab. Invisible to the naked eye, nutrients, pollutants, and entire communities of bacteria, algae, and other microorganisms drift through these waters leaving clues […]

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]]> Scientists at AOML lead workshop for international Surface Ocean CO2 Reference Observing Network (SOCONET)  /scientists-at-aoml-lead-workshop-for-international-surface-ocean-co2-reference-observing-network-soconet/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:37:50 +0000 /?p=104107 Last week, scientists with AOML’s Ocean Carbon Cycle team led a workshop under the international Surface Ocean CO2 Reference Observing Network (SOCONET) on best practices for maintaining an underway pCO2 system and quality-controlling data to standardize crucial measurements of the surface ocean’s uptake of carbon.  The global ocean takes up carbon from the atmosphere on […]

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]]> New study suggests electrochemically-induced Alkalinity Enhancement can enhance coral growth rates  /new-study-suggests-electrochemically-induced-alkalinity-enhancement-can-enhance-coral-growth-rates/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:34:33 +0000 /?p=103861 In a new study led by scientists at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) and the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS), a novel form of alkalinity enhancement (AE) was demonstrated to significantly enhance the growth rates of corals, a finding that could promote the scaling of coral reef restoration.  Coral reef […]

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]]> New study shows the aftermath of a deadly coral disease on the coral reef microbiome  /new-study-shows-the-aftermath-of-a-deadly-coral-disease-on-the-coral-reef-microbiome/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:50:08 +0000 /?p=103853 A new study led by scientists at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) and the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) indicates that stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) has long-lasting impacts not only on corals, but also on their bacteria. Just as humans have bacteria and other microbes essential to our […]

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]]> Applying omics techniques to examine microscopic life fueling Gulf region ecosystems  /applying-omics-techniques-to-examine-microscopic-life-fueling-gulf-region-ecosystems/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:26:08 +0000 /?p=103810 Scientists at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Lab and the Northern Gulf Institute applied omics techniques to provide the first basin-scale assessment of the microbial communities at the base of marine ecosystems across the Gulf region. The new study from Dr. Luke Thompson’s group, conducted by Dr. Sean Anderson and co-authors, is the largest environmental […]

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]]> Employing ‘Omics techniques to examine crucial restoration efforts across the Mission: Iconic Reefs /employing-omics-techniques-to-examine-crucial-restoration-efforts-across-the-mission-iconic-reefs/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:12:04 +0000 /?p=103283 Scientists at AOML and the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) are employing advanced ‘Omics techniques to holistically examine the effectiveness of ongoing efforts to restore coral reefs throughout the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) under the ambitious Mission: Iconic Reefs initiative.  The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary consists of 350 miles […]

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]]> AOML Presents: 12 days of Research /aoml-presents-12-days-of-research/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:33:50 +0000 /?p=103107 As 2025 comes to an end, NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) is proud to present a recap of some of our research accomplishments, creative tools, and significant impacts. Enjoy our “12 days of research” series where we highlight the vital work AOML is conducting to protect life, property, and our natural resources. 

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]]> The robot and the reef: Can enriched seawater fast-track coral restoration? /alkalinity-enrichment-and-robots-for-coral-restoration/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:22:01 +0000 /?p=103188 Alkalinity enrichment in the lab may be the key to more effective reef restoration. An innovative Ph.D. student puts this hypothesis to the test using cutting-edge technology. In a tank filled with glass jars, stir bars, and coral babies settled onto ceramic tiles, a robotic arm glides with precision, dosing each jar with various levels […]

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]]> Juvenile Sportfish Survey /juvenile-sportfish-survey/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:41:28 +0000 /?page_id=103167 The post Juvenile Sportfish Survey appeared first on NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory.

]]> Scientists at AOML employ photogrammetry to monitor coral reef infrastructure at unprecedented scale /scientists-at-aoml-employ-photogrammetry-to-monitor-coral-reef-infrastructure-at-unprecedented-scale/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:42:16 +0000 /?p=102934 In a new study, scientists at AOML and the University of Miami’s Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) demonstrate how photogrammetry-based techniques enable their team to monitor the persistence and structural complexity of coral reef habitats at an unprecedented scale.  Led by John Morris, Ph.D., a CIMAS Postdoctoral Associate with AOML’s Coral Program, […]

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