“We’re just beginning to understand and quantify the amount of biomass in the twilight zone, how exploitable is it, how vulnerable is it, will it become a resource that humans may use for protein or other reasons.” Melissa Omand —Assistant Professor of Oceanography Melissa Omand studies a region of the ocean that she calls the […]
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Sponsored Research Awards, Q3 of FY21
In the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 (first quarter of calendar year 2021), GSO received $6.1 million in research funding. The following are individual new awards:
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Your Support is Essential With the approval of two state bonds, GSO set a course for growth and innovation. These bonds provide core funding, and they also open opportunities for anyone committed to ocean science to contribute to a new era of research and discovery. A few of the areas to give are included below. […]
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“Marine Ops” provides logistical support for seagoing expeditions, including administrative services and provisioning of food, scientific equipment and supplies.
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Today’s Narragansett Bay Campus pier is almost 60 years old, learn about the plans to demolish it and construct a new pier in its place.
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Physical changes to the appearance and contours of the campus will occur throughout implementation of both phases of the Master Plan.
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The Ocean Robotics Laboratory will be where technologically-driven ocean exploration solutions can be designed and developed.
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Three projects comprise the first phase of the Master Plan. All three answer the need for facilities that will best serve the new Regional Class Research Vessel upon its arrival in 2023, and make optimal use of its advanced capabilities.
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The priority project in phase two is the demolition of Horn Laboratory and construction of a state-of-the-art research facility to engender increased scientific collaboration, leading to a greater understanding of the coastal waters of Narragansett Bay, the depths of the Antarctic, and every watery world in between.
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Destination: Completion Key moments, milestones and objectives during the progress of Campus Renewal. Assessment and deliberation — 2015—2018 Recently and imminently — 2019—2024 On the horizon — 2024—2026 [Return to landing page.]
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