We are plankton ecologists who conduct hypothesis driven experiments in the laboratory, at sea and in silico to decipher patterns and processes that drive plankton abundance and distribution. Plankton make planet Earth habitable and are central conduits of globally relevant processes, including the carbon cycle. Our goal is to understand what makes plankton tick to predict their role in marine ecosystems now and in the future. If images seem particularly beautiful on these pages, they are most likely created by Cynthia Beth Rubin.
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- Susanne speaks at NOAA Pride Event - NOAA is observing Pride month, an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ identity and resilience with an online webinar and celebration. Susanne served as one of the panelists discussing the role of LGBTQ+ identity in the workplace. The observance centers around ‘bringing your whole self to work’ and there are over 500 attendees expected. The goals included […]
Rickie and Didi check beach water quality - Didi and Rickie teamed up to volunteer their time to sample GSO’s beach as part of the URI Watershed Watch Program. This program tests beaches throughout Rhode Island for dangerous bacteria, and shares results with the community to inform whether swimming is safe. This week’s results show levels safe for swimming, with air and water […]