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Ocean Discovery League Newsletter | May 2024
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Ahoy!
We are excited to kick off the summer season with the introduction of several new initiatives.
First, our pilot training program for low-cost deep-sea exploration has been launched, targeting participants in the Pacific region. Applications are open until May 27, and we encourage potential applicants to reach out with any questions about the program.
Second, we are looking for an ocean engineering firm to assist us in designing our next generation of low-cost deep ocean sensors and systems. We will host a virtual information session on Monday, May 20, for the request for proposals, which are due by June 17.
Join us next week at the DOOS Deep Ocean Observing System (DOOS) annual meeting, where you can learn more about other exciting projects we will be rolling out this year!
Dr. Katy Croff Bell
Founder & President
Ocean Discovery League
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ODL Seeks Ocean Engineering Firm
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We are searching for an engineering firm that is passionate about our mission of expanding access to deep ocean exploration and accelerating discovery to work with us on developing our next generation of deep ocean sensors!
We will host a virtual information session for the RFP on Monday, May 20th, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Please register using this link.
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Winners Announced of the 2024 Science Without Borders® Challenge
Science Without Borders Challenge, the annual art contest hosted by Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, celebrates ocean life with this year's theme, ‘Hidden Wonders of the Deep.’ The competition sparked creativity among school children worldwide, with over 1,700 participants from 82 countries, split into two categories for ages 11-14 and 15-19-year-olds, resulting in remarkable artworks. (Pictured, 'Look into the Light', by 15-year-old Jiayi (Jenny) Xu, USA)
See Winning Artworks Here
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New Ocean Census Expedition to Reveal Marine Life in the Arctic
The Ocean Census Arctic Deep Expedition, a collaboration between The Nippon Foundation, Nekton, Ocean Census, UiT, and REV Ocean, brings together 36 scientists from 15 institutions to explore remote Arctic marine habitats.
This groundbreaking mission aims to unveil hundreds of new species and redefine our understanding of these under-explored regions.
Full Article Here
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Upcoming Events & Conferences
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DOOS Annual Meeting 2024
May 21-23, 2024, 11:00 - 15:00 pm EST
Registration is now open for the 3rd DOOS Virtual Annual Meeting! This year's meeting will surround the theme "Missing Pieces: Identifying gaps and prioritizing solutions to address global deep ocean challenges.” Register Here
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Challenger 150
COBRA Webinar, June 4, 2024,
3:00 - 4:30 pm EST
Hear from Dr. Kerry Howell, who co-leads the UN-endorsed Challenger 150 Ocean Decade Program. The program is a global scientific cooperative developed to respond to the needs of the UN Ocean Decade. It supports the coordination of deep-sea research towards a set of common objectives.
Register Here
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DOSI Early Career Professionals Survey
Do you identify yourself as a deep-sea early career ocean professional (ECOP) or interested in deep-sea science-to-policy? If yes, the Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative (DOSI) wants to hear from you! DOSI is interested in strengthening deep-sea ECOPs’ participation in science-to-policy and is seeking responses to a short survey (~10 minutes) to help identify the main aspirations, challenges, and needs of ECOPs around the globe to engage in policy-making processes. The anonymous survey is available in four languages (English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese) at https://deepseaecops.org/.
Job posting: Communications Manager, DOSI
DOSI has opened applications for a remote-working Communications Manager to join their team. The Communications Manager will deliver a multidisciplinary and multiplatform communications program for DOSI. Primary responsibilities will include coordinating, co-creating, and overseeing published outputs (e.g., policy briefs, manuscripts, official comments, formal statements, videos, newsletters, podcasts, and press releases). More Information Here
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Expressions of Interest: Peerside STEAM Workforce Development Program
Peerside is currently seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from qualified mentors to propose science for the Peerside expeditions aboard the R/V Western Flyer and at Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) for remote science. More Information Here
Deadline: Rolling
Expert Taxonomy Video Series
FathomNet is enlisting the support of marine scientists around the world to create short video lessons about identifying organisms for identification in situ imagery (video and stills). Sign up here and share the link with any marine taxonomy experts.
Deadline: Rolling
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Other Funding Opportunities
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NOAA Ocean Exploration Fiscal Year 2025 Funding Opportunity
NOAA OE is soliciting proposals for ocean exploration-related projects under two themes: ocean exploration and maritime heritage. All proposals must demonstrate how the proposed project relates to at least one of the exploration variables identified by NOAA OE. More information about the opportunity can be found here.
Deadline: May 30, 2024 (Pre-Proposals)
Explorers Club: Discovery Expedition Grants
The Explorers Club has a new grant program to support researchers and explorers from around the world while also providing them with a platform to illuminate their findings—and without restrictions on scientific publication or infringement on ownership of research.
Deadline: Rolling
Deep Dives: Ocean and Fisheries Reporting
The Pulitzer Center is seeking ambitious reporting proposals from freelance and staff journalists from around the world who wish to report on vital ocean and fisheries issues and are in need of support for their reporting projects.
Deadline: Rolling
COBRA: Early Career Accelerator Stipends
COBRA is continuing to accept applications for their small accelerator stipends to accelerate the training of early career participants. These funds can be used for any type of training activity and are expected to establish direct linkages among individuals to result in a more well-connected community and the development of future COBRA researchers.
Deadline: Rolling
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If you would like to support our work, please consider making a donation. Your contribution will help us sustain and grow our programs and make a positive difference in the ocean communities that we serve!
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Photo Credits:
Look into the Light (Jenny Xu/KSLOF)
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