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AOML’s 2026 intern cohort gains first-hand research experience

AOML Communications — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:55:47 +0000

In celebration of National Intern Day, NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) is proud to recognize its FY-2026 class of interns. Ranging from high school to graduate students, these talented individuals are gaining hands-on experience across a wide array of research areas—including coral reefs, microbial ecology, hurricanes, ocean acidification, physical oceanography, science communication, and […]

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Scientists at AOML push boundaries to investigate coral resilience of mesophotic reefs

Chris Malanuk — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:11:10 +0000

Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) consists of 160 miles of dispersed banks with underwater mountains, ridges, and troughs over 80 miles off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana, and it hosts the highest recorded coral cover of any reef within the greater U.S. Atlantic region. While the relatively shallow coral reef caps of […]

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From sample to source: tracking pollution pathways in AOML’s Molecular and Environmental Microbiology Lab

AOML Communications — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:59:51 +0000

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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New study shows the aftermath of a deadly coral disease on the coral reef microbiome

Chris Malanuk — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:50:08 +0000

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

Chris Malanuk — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:26:08 +0000

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

AOML Communications — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:12:04 +0000

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’s 2025 intern cohort gains first-hand research experience

AOML Communications — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:00:12 +0000

In celebration of National Intern Day, NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) is proud to recognize its FY 2025 class of interns. Ranging from high school to graduate students, these talented individuals are gaining hands-on experience across a wide array of research areas—including coral reefs, microbial ecology, hurricanes, ocean acidification, physical oceanography, science communication, […]

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AOML is honored with NOPP Excellence in Partnering Award

Chris Malanuk — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:28:09 +0000

Phytoplankton covering the ocean’s surface are responsible for over 50% of the oxygen that has been produced on Earth. In a spoonful of oceanwater, there are thousands of these microscopic organisms of different species. And without them, most – if not all – marine food webs would collapse. Studying what species comprise planktonic communities in […]

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Coral Restoration: Using ‘Omics to Strategize and Manage Restoration Efforts

Chris Malanuk — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:42:19 +0000

A new study by scientists at the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) and the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (CIMAS) provides new insights for effective restoration of the crucial reef-building coral species Acropora palmata, or Elkhorn coral. Applying ‘Omics techniques to investigate how habitat and coral microbiomes influence ongoing restoration efforts, this […]

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12 days of teKNOWLEDGEy

AOML Communications — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:30:31 +0000

Behind every research project at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) are a suite of instruments. Whether descending to depths or weathering storms, these technologies are paramount to oceanic and atmospheric observations. Get to know 12 of these instruments with a new social media series: 12 Days of teKNOWLEDGEy! On the 1st day of […]

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