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Rebecca Albright

Ocean Acidification Study Shows Added Danger to Reefs

A new study led by scientists at the Rosenstiel School suggests that over the next century recruitment of new corals could drop by 73% as rising CO2 levels turn the oceans more acidic. Graduate student Rebecca Albright and colleagues report that ocean acidification could compromise the successful fertilization, larval settlement and survivorship of threatened Elkhorn corals. Read more…

2011 Sea Secrets Roster

The Rosenstiel School announced its roster of distinguished scientists and explorers who will speak as part of the 2011 Sea Secrets lecture series. The events, which are free and open to the public, are designed to provide insight and information about our oceans. The series, organized by Robert N. Ginsburg will feature and exciting line up including noted artist and author Richard Ellis, award-winning environmental journalist Alanna Mitchell, ALVIN Chief Pilot Bruce Strickrott, National Geographic Emerging Explorer Kenny Broad and paleontologist Peter Ward. Read more…