Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation

Looking for a new job in the New Year? Become a CERF member today and get access to some of the top positions in the field. Apply for your next job today! cerf.science/job-board
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CERF & AFS submitted joint public comments on the EPA & Army Corps’ proposed WOTUS rule — raising concerns that the changes could weaken Clean Water Act protections and add confusing standards. Read more at cerf.memberclicks.ne...

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📢 #Jobopportunity! The Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve is looking for an Education Coordinator who is passionate about coastal education, community engagement, & inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards! marinescience.utexas... #MarineEducation #CoastalEducation

Do you work on connectivity and management of #estuarine dependent species? Submit to our Special Collection on in the journal Estuaries & Coasts! Open submission with a deadline of June 1, 2026. More information at bit.ly/ESCOconnectivity @cerfscience.bsky.social @estuariescoasts.bsky.social

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Deadline 28 Jan! Are you a student interested in science policy? Apply for the AIBS & SURA Public Policy Fellowship to gain first-hand experience with science policy & advocacy efforts that inform federal decision-making. Learn more at io.aibs.org/policy-f...

#AIBS is also offering its Communications Boot Camp for Scientists. CERF members receive a discount on registration! www.aibs.org/news/20...
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The registration deadline is 23 February, but space is limited so apply as soon as possible. Go to io.aibs.org/cvd to register. #scipolicy
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Interested in meeting with US lawmakers to talk about the importance of #coastal and #estuarine science and management? Don't miss your chance to participate in the 2026 @aibsbiology.bsky.social Congressional Visits Day, 20-22 April in Washington, DC.
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Student Opportunity: Apply for the @aibsbiology.bsky.social & SURA Public Policy Fellowship. Work closely with #AIBS & #SURA policy staff to gain first-hand experience with science policy & advocacy efforts that inform federal decision-making. Apply by 28 Jan. Learn more at io.aibs.org/policy-f...

Congratulations to #RisingTIDES alum Grace Young and all the 2026 California Sea Grant state fellows!

Don't miss the opportunity to have your paper included in this #EstuariesandCoasts special collection on estuarine connectivity and management!

Thank you for participating in #CERF2025!

We're so grateful to @soffox.bsky.social and all of our 2025 #RisingTIDES scholars for their participation in #CERF2025!

Close up of US Capitol building with American flag. Text: Amiercan Institute of Biological Sciences 2026 Congressional Visits Day April 20-22, 2026 Register Now: io.aibs.org/cvd

Participate in the 2026 @aibsbiology.bsky.social Congressional Visits Day, 20-22 April in DC to share your science w/lawmakers. #AIBS is also offering its Communications Boot Camp for Scientists. Are you a CERF member? You can receive a discount on registration: io.aibs.org/cvd. #scipolicy

Save the Date! NEERS Spring Meeting is coming to SUNY Plattsburgh April 23–25, 2026. Scan the QR code or email neers.secretary@gmail.com to stay in the loop!

Congrats Whitney and thank you @staroddi.bsky.social!

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Today's #CERF2025 highlight is the 1,000+ talks & posters! CERF conferences are a great place to stay up to date on the latest in #coastal and #estuarine science, management, & education. The range of topics demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of CERF conferences.

just received the official photos from @cerfscience.bsky.social awards, made by photographer José R. Vázquez. Good memories from Richmond, with my Odum Lifetime Achievement award on coastal and estuarine research. Again, thanks!
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Today's #CERF2025 highlight is the opening ceremony w/welcome remarks from Pres Linda Blum, conference co-chairs, and Dana Adkins, a citizen of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, as well as the achievement awards presentation & keynote address by Carlos Duarte

📷: José R. Vázquez

The Coastal MicroEco Lab had a blast at the CERF @cerfscience.bsky.social conference! Congrats to lab members Camille and Marley for superb posters and THANKS to panelists/participants of collab sesh with @ellewoodsofmyco.bsky.social) focused on integrating microbes into restoration efforts 🌎🦠🧬

Congratulations to my PHD student Georgie Humphries @asrc-gc.bsky.social for sharing her poster on our recent trial AUV #phytoplankton and #waterquality survey in #JamaicaBay. #CERF2025

Congratulations to my SEES Queens College Masters student Julia Sandke for presenting a terrific poster yesterday on #phytoplankton and #waterquality in #LongIslandSound at #CERF2025! #NYSeaGrant

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Today we highlight field trips & workshops held on the 1st day of #CERF2025. There were 2 field trips—white water rafting on the James River & a historic Jackson Ward tour—and 8 workshops such as the Japanese Art of Gyotaku. With so many options, there was something for everyone!

Check out this wonderful story from the Virgin Islands Source about the many University of the Virgin Islands attendees at #CERF2025 last week. We were thrilled to have them there to share their science and participate in all aspects of the conference.
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Artwork depicting hands holding oysters, a man on a boat, hands shucking oysters, and oysters on the half shell. Text: CERF 2025 28th Biennial Conference 9-13 November 2025 / Richmond, Virginia

What a week! Despite the challenges & uncertainty, we are grateful that 1500+ people were able to join us at #CERF2025 for cutting-edge presentations, reunions with old friends, connections with new colleagues, & a strong sense of community. We’ll be sharing highlights all week—stay tuned!

Picture of a screen announcing the winners of a graduate student award for best oral presentation at this years coastal estuarine research federation meeting.

Congratulations to @myadarsan.bsky.social (and the other winners!) for winning the best grad student talk award at CERF! So well deserved! Thanks for another amazing meeting @cerfscience.bsky.social can’t wait until 2027!

Stop by Booth 305 to connect with our Silver Sponsor and Conference Mentorship Program Sponsor, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science—celebrating 100 years! 🎉 Visit umces100.org to learn more!

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Join us tonight from 7:00–10:00 PM at the Hippodrome Theater for an unforgettable night with your fellow CERF attendees!

This event was an additional cost during registration. No physical tickets are needed—names will be checked at the door.

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Stop by Booth 206 to meet one of our Silver Sponsors, Restore America’s Estuaries—working to protect and restore our nation’s coasts! Visit estuaries.org to learn more!

Thank you for supporting #CERF2025!

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A heartfelt congratulations to Ángel Borja Yerro, Principal Researcher @azti.bsky.social who has been awarded the #OdumAward for Lifetime Achievement-the highest honor granted by U.S based @cerfscience.bsky.social. It's a privilege to have Ángel's experience with us at MarineSABRES! 🌍 #MarineScience