New Study Reveals Important yet Unprotected Global Ocean Areas
From New Study Reveals Important yet Unprotected Global Ocean Areas on Stony Brook News, October 25, 2019. The published findings may guide policymakers to increase MPAs STONY BROOK, NY, October 25, 2019 — The largest synthesis of important marine areas conducted to...
Study Finds Ancient Molecules from the Sea Burst Into the Air From Ocean Waves
Photo above: Steven Beaupré at sea with the generator used to study how aerosol production carries ancient organic matter from the ocean to the atmosphere. From Study: Breaking Waves Propel Ancient Molecules Into the Air on Stony Brook News, October 23, 2019. STONY...
SoMAS Researcher Investigates New Modeling Technology to Assess Climate Change Impact on Winter Storms
Photo above: Image of a bomb cyclone that brought heavy snow and strong winds to the U.S. East coast during January 2018. Professor Chang’s research will explore how these cyclones and their impact will change in a warming world. Credit: NOAA From Researcher...
Ashley Schiff Nature Preserve Art Procession at Stony Brook University
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ART PROCESSION BY STONY BROOK UNIV. STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2nd, 2019 On October 2nd, Stony Brook University students will be celebrating the 50th ANNIVERSARY of the ASHLEY SCHIFF NATURE PRESERVE by gathering together to...
Suffolk County Council on Environment Quality Accepting Feedback on Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement
The Suffolk County Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) will be holding public hearings on the Draft Subwatersheds Wastewater Plan Generic Environmental Impact Statement on September 5 and 6 in Riverhead and Brentwood respectively. The Sept 5 meeting is at 6:00PM at...
SoMAS Support for Long Beach Water Pollution Control Plant Consolidation Project
Photo Above: A diver prepares to explore the western bays for a study conducted by SoMAS in 2010 The Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) supports Nassau County and the City of Long Beach’s funding proposals for the implementation...
SoMAS Professor Named Interim Provost
From Minghua Zhang Named Interim Provost on Stony Brook News, July 31, 2019 Dr. Minghua Zhang has been appointed Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective 1 August 2019, Interim President Designate Michael A. Bernstein has announced....
Center for Clean Water Technology hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for Wastewater Research & Innovation Facility
The New York State Center for Clean Water Technology (CCWT) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly constructed and operational Wastewater Research & Innovation Facility (WRIF) on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 2 Parson Drive, Stony Brook, NY. State Legislators,...
SoMAS Alum Returns for Honorary Degree
Photo above: Greg Marshall with his son and SoMAS Faculty and Staff in 2017. From “Stony Brook to Award Honorary Degrees to Diverse Trio of Trailblazers” on Stony Brook News, April 29, 2019. STONY BROOK, New York–April 29, 2019–-Stony Brook University...
Low Oxygen and pH Levels in Estuaries Causing More Death to Larval Blue Crabs
Photo above: Zoea, or larvae, of the Atlantic blue crab have a distinctly different morphology than adults. They are often spawned in estuaries, where they can be exposed to low dissolved oxygen and acidified conditions. Photo credit: Stephen Tomasetti STONY BROOK,...
To Mark Sandy Anniversary, B.P. Brewer, Advocates, and Downtown Leaders Highlight Need for Better Storm Prep and Resiliency Investments
Picture above: LiDAR image showing flooding of New York City at 4 foot water heights over the area. NEW YORK – Thursday afternoon, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer was joined by advocates, leaders, and residents from lower Manhattan for a press conference...Sea Gates Save Lives And Protect Property From Devastation
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT BY THE NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY STORM SURGE WORKING GROUP School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University Hurricane Florence is another wake up call for the New York-New Jersey-Long Island region. Six...
SoMAS Faculty Serving on NYS DEC Ocean Acidification Task Force on Coastal Waters
Photo above, from left: SoMAS Professors Larry Swanson, Malcolm Bowman and Carl Safina From DEC ANNOUNCES NEW YORK OCEAN ACIDIFICATION TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE IMPACTS ON STATE’S COASTAL WATERS from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, August...
SoMAS Study Shows Threatened Sharks Still Common in Fin Trade
Photo above: These are randomly selected shark fin scraps derived from fin processing being prepared for DNA testing in the laboratory. This step is essential in order to determine if the fin parts are CITES listed endangered species. Credit Diego Cardeñosa From Study...Subscribe by Email
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