Ocean Sciences, Memorial University

Dr. Martine Lizotte

Applications now being accepted for NSERC USRA & Science SURA awards. Information on awards & application details at: https://www.mun.ca/science/students/sura.php

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The Ocean Science Graduate Student Association will have Dr. Martine Lizzotte, Research Associate, Takuvik Joint International Laboratory, Université Laval (Canada) - CNRS (France). Talking about How could Artic DMS Emissions Respond to Hot and Sour Oceanic Waters In The Future. Faculty of Science - Memorial University of Newfoundland Join us Thursday, January 14th, please notice that it's at 3 pm (NL Time), please see poster attached. You can connect to the seminar at the... following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82394975868 For more information and upcoming event s please, visit our web page https://www.mun.ca/osc/OSGSA/SeminarSeries.php

December 17, 2020

#MUNShoutOut to our core staff who have been working hard since March to keep the OSC running and our animals safe! Faculty of Science - Memorial University of Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland

Climate Change in the Aquaculture Industry

On behalf of the OSC community, we want to thank Dr. Garth Fletcher for his many years of leadership and dedication. Dr. Garth Fletcher received his PhD from the University of California in 1967. He worked as a scientist at the Halifax Lab of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada from 1967-'70 and as a research scientist at the Marine Ecology Laboratory of the Bedford Institute of Oceanography from 1970-'71 before joining Memorial University (MUN) as a research scientist at... the Marine Sciences Research Laboratory (MSRL) or as we know it today, the Ocean Sciences Centre (OSC). In 1987, Dr. Fletcher was appointed Professor (Research) and has conducted basic and applied research on fish antifreeze proteins and transgenic or genetically modified, fish for nearly 40 years. In 2005, Dr. Fletcher received the title of Professor Emeritus and in 2009, Dr. Fletcher was appointed Director and helped lead the transition of the OSC into an academic unit, the Department of Ocean Sciences (DOS), in 2012. Dr. Fletcher served as our first departmental head from 2012 until 2020. Faculty of Science - Memorial University of Newfoundland

The Ocean Science will have Dr. Matthew Rise, Dept. of Ocean Sciences, that will give a talk about "Atlantic salmon Nutrigenomics and Immunogenomics: Using Omics to Asses Influence of Diet on Salmon Immune Responses". Please, join us on Thursday, December 17th at 3 pm (NT), to get into the room, please click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87960566563... Please check the information on the attached poster. Faculty of Science - Memorial University of Newfoundland

Ph.D. Proposal Seminar by Eric Ignatz "Influence of Stress Phenotype, Nutrition and Gene Expression on the Upper Thermal Tolerance and Immunology of Atlantic Salmon ( Salmo salar )" Monday, December 14 at 10:00 am (NST) https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php Meeting number (access code): 132 242 7970 Meeting password: NPqJrrgS767

Ocean Science Graduate Student Association (OSGSA) will have Dr. Gregor Reid, Director of the Centre for Marine Applied Research, Nova Scotia, Canada to talk about his research on Climate Change and Global Aquaculture". Join us Wednesday, December 2nd, from 3-4pm NST. Please see the attached poster and reviews for more information. You can connect to the seminar at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87173580128... For more information and upcoming events, please visit our web page (https://www.mun.ca/osc/OSGSA/SeminarSeries.php).

Ph.D. Thesis Proposal seminar Jong Jin (JJ) Lee "Biodegradation of Dispersed Oil in Aggregates" https://mun.webex.com/meet/upassow Thursday, November 12th,10 am NDT via Webex

Applications are invited for an MSc position in marine habitat mapping funded in part through Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and based at the Department of Ocean Sciences (https://www.mun.ca/osc/) of Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) in St. John’s, NL, Canada. Details in poster Please send the application package to Dr. Patrick Gagnon via email at [email protected] Start Date: 6 January, 2021 (start of the winter semester at MUN) Faculty of Science - Memorial University of Newfoundland

Today, Jennifer Vollrath and Dr. Paul Snelgrove are participating in the Canadian Engagement in the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). Check out the program: http://ow.ly/oqGY50CqkOT

PHD ORAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION Carlissa Salant How do latitudinal gradients influence pelagic food web ecology across temperate, subpolar and polar systems? December 1, 2020 at1:30 p.m. https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.phpMTID=mb296e743dcda59a3d1a ... Faculty of Science - Memorial University of Newfoundland

Looking for a post-doc to work with us on oils spill relevant research. The AEON Lab -Anthropogenic Effects on th Oceanography of Newfoundland is looking for a post-doc to join our project investigating interactive effects between oil, chemical dispersants, marine particles and dissolved organic matter. Applicants should submit a CV, a short (1-2 page) statement of research experience and interests, and the names, affiliations and e-mail addresses of three references to: Uta Passow, [email protected]

NEW Special Topics Course -Immunobiology of Aquatic Organisms OCSC 7500 Special Topics in Immunobiology of Aquatic Organisms provides an overview of immunology of aquatic organisms. The focus is on comparative immunology, immune response to infections and environmental stressors (e.g. temperature, pollutants), and vaccinology of commercially cultured fish species. This course also covers topics related to the origin of adaptive immunity, antigen recognition and antibody diversity, memory immune response, and vaccine development.

The Ocean Science Graduate Student Association will have Dr. Marine Vallet, PostDoc Researcher, from Prof. Ponhert lab group, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Jena, Germany. Join us Thursday, October 29th, at 3 pm (NL Time), please see poster attached. You can connect to the seminar at the following https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88614459291 For more information and upcoming event s please, visit our web page https://www.mun.ca/osc/OSGSA/SeminarSeries.php

SubC Imaging cameras were used by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) to film and study corals to determine if some of them are more resistant to ocea...n acidification than others. Their incredible footage was used in Acid Horizon, an award-winning documentary. As leaders in our field, our goal is to provide complete imaging solutions to the Ocean Science Community. Our first step is always a simple conversation about the nature of your project and how our solutions can help you achieve success. How can we help? www.subcimaging.com

PHD ORAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION Narimene Zoghbi Production of exudates by marine, pelagic microbes, and their effects and fate. November 9, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php

Science students! Meet your peers and get to know Dr. Travis Fridgen, Acting Dean of Science, at the third Coffee Night Social hosted by the Student Experience ...Office & the Student Volunteer Bureau. Listen to music, chat and take part in MUNSU/SFS trivia. Join here: https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php See more

The Ocean Science Graduate Student Association will have Dr. Brian Dixon, Canada Research Chair in Fish and Environmental Immunology, Depart. of Biology, University of Waterloo, Canada. Join us Thursday, November 5th, at 3 pm (NL Time), please see poster attached. You can connect to the seminar at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdOU3Mo3Qn

Wonderful visit to the OSC by MHA @Andrew_Parsons1 Faculty of Science - Memorial University of Newfoundland

The Ocean Science Graduate Student Association will have Dr. Javier Santander, Associate Professor, Depart. of Ocean Science, Memorial University, Canada. Join us Thursday, November 19th, please notice that it's at 3 pm (NL Time), please see poster attached. You can connect to the seminar at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85296587893... Faculty of Science - Memorial University of Newfoundland

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Derek Burton. Dr. Burton, Professor Emeritus of Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, died on Friday, October 16th, following unexpected post-surgical problems. Derek and his wife Margaret had a research lab at the OSC until around 2008. Derek was very passionate about his research and travel and for those who spent time with him often, he was a great story teller. Extending our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. https://www.thetelegram.com/obituari/dr-derek-burton-46283/

Congratulations to David Bélanger, PhD candidate with Dr. Patrick Gagnon, on successfully defending his PhD thesis! Dr. Bélanger's thesis was entitled "Growth controls of rhodoliths and relationships between structural complexity and macrofaunal diversity in subarctic rhodolith beds".

Congratulations to Mike Piersiak, a PhD candidate in Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology. He successfully defended his thesis, titled Examining the effects of in-...situ aquaculture on marine ecosystem structure and function. His supervisory committee consisted of Dr. Mark Abrahams (supervisor), Ocean Sciences/Biology; Dr. Craig Purchase, Biology; and Dr. Ian Fleming, Ocean Sciences. The examination committee members included Dr. Jonathan Fisher, Marine Institute; Dr. Shawn Leroux, Biology; and Dr. Tim Dempster, University of Melbourne. Also pictured are Dr. Aimee Surprenant, dean of Graduate Studies, and Dr. David Wilson, chair of Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology. See more

The Ocean Science Graduate Student Association wants to invite you to our second seminar series. We will have Dr. Rune Andreassen, Associate Prof. Dept. of life sciences and health, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway. Join us Thursday, October 15th, 3:30 pm (NL Time), please see poster attached. You can connect to the seminar at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85931921323 ... For more information and upcoming event s please, visit our web page https://www.mun.ca/osc/OSGSA/SeminarSeries.php Faculty of Science - Memorial University of Newfoundland