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13th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae | Call for Session and Workshop Proposals
We are pleased to announce that the 13th U.S. Symposium on Harmful Algae will be held in Cedar Rapids, IA, from October 25–29, 2026. The HABs community is invited to contribute to shaping the symposium agenda by proposing and organizing sessions within their areas of expertise. Those interested in organizing a pre-conference workshop are also encouraged to submit a workshop proposal that offers hands-on training and practical learning experiences using cutting-edge tools, technologies, and methodologies related to HABs management. The deadline for both has been extended to Friday, January 16.
Read MoreWHOI Joins Bloom Response Effort in Australia
Project 1 Co-Investigator Don Anderson recently joined an international team providing guidance to government officials in South Australia as they respond to the catastrophic impacts of a massive Karenia bloom. The event has devastated wildlife and caused respiratory symptoms in beachgoers.
Learn more about this event and Dr. Anderson’s participation here and here.
Saving Our Ponds Film Series!
The WHCOHH Community Engagement Core and Circuit Films, in collaboration with many community partners, created an outreach film series entitled “Saving Our Ponds”. The six-video series explores the recent increase and impacts of these blooms, discusses how individuals can protect themselves and their pets, and highlights the importance of preserving and restoring water quality. The “Saving Our Ponds” film series is available for viewing on WHOI’s YouTube channel.
Read MoreLearn about new HABhub features and capabilities!
Visit the HABhub blog to learn about latest updates to the WHOI HABhub, and how these tools and features promote data access and analysis.
Read MoreSaving Our Ponds Featured by NIEHS and PEPH
The six-part outreach film series Saving Our Ponds, created by the WHCOHH CEC, was recently highlighted as “Featured Material” by the Partnerships for Environmental Public Health (PEPH) network and featured in the August 2024 issue of Environmental Factor from NIEHS.
View the series playlist and watch individual films here.
Read More2026 Gulf of Maine HAB Science Symposium
The next Gulf of Maine HAB Science Symposium will be held in Portsmouth, NH in March 2026 (exact dates TBD). This meeting brings together researchers, managers, and stakeholders to share research findings, information and data, and monitoring plans about HABs in New England waters. Additional information will be posted when available.
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