A recent study has shown that oyster management practices in the Rappahannock River benefit both the health of the oyster reefs as well as the fishery.
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It’s time for new perspectives on algae
Researchers at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS are researching the critical role played by various algae in maintaining the health of not only their own habitats but of coastal communities worldwide.
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William & Mary classified as one of the nation’s top research institutions
University receives R1 research activity classification from Carnegie.
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Madagascar water sensor project supports community-led conservation efforts worldwide
The interdisciplinary collaboration between W&M’s IIC, Malagasy communities and Conservation International increases the affordability and accessibility of monitoring water quality.
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A winning lab
Chemistry professor receives new lab equipment that expands research capacity and student training.
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Fighting fire with fire
Students learn the importance of prescribed burning in land management internship.
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W&M’s new major in coastal and marine sciences a first for Virginia
State agency approves major and clears way for public undergraduate coastal and marine sciences degree program to launch this fall
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W&M designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Research
The designation, awarded by the National Security Agency, recognizes the strength of W&M’s doctoral program in computer science and interdisciplinary research collaborations across data science, law and business.
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National TRAP Program funds large-scale cleanup of discarded fishing gear
The first round of subawards totaling $1.4 million supports 11 projects focused on removing derelict fishing gear from coastal waters in nine U.S. states and Palau.
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LiDAR project maps world’s largest earthen enclosure
A dedicated team of W&M researchers has been collecting data on Nigerian monument Sungbo's Eredo for the past five years. Now, analysis begins.
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Purple crabs clobber blue carbon
A study led by William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS scientists has shown that purple marsh crabs can significantly disrupt carbon cycling in salt marshes along the East Coast of the United States.
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2024 Chesapeake Bay dead zone near average size but shorter duration
The 2024 Chesapeake Bay Dead Zone Report Card suggests hypoxia in the Chesapeake Bay was somewhat larger than the long-term average from 1985-2023 but slightly shorter in duration.
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Current models may overestimate future bay dead zones
A study has demonstrated surprising variability in the results of different modeling methodologies for predicting future dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay.
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A poor year for juvenile striped bass in Virginia waters in 2024
The 2024 value is significantly lower than the historic average of 7.77 fish per seine haul and marks the second consecutive year of below-average recruitment in Virginia tributaries.
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The comeback continues for Virginia’s bay scallops
The results of this year's survey show their population may be approaching sustainable levels.
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Fall Tack Lecture brings the salt marsh to Sadler Center
The fall 2024 Tack Faculty Lecture, “Space Fish, Zombie Shrimp and Other Saltmarsh Tales,” is scheduled for Nov. 14.
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Fall symposium to spotlight range, depth of W&M undergraduate research
The event will highlight the collective intellectual passion behind W&M’s vibrant undergraduate research community.
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New species of Antarctic dragonfish highlights its threatened ecosystem
A new species of Antarctic dragonfish, Akarotaxis gouldae or Banded Dragonfish, has been discovered in waters off the western Antarctic Peninsula by researchers at VIMS and William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine…
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The science and beauty of the VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory undergrad field course
The two-week course is designed to expose them to field-based, coastal marine research.
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Experts encouraged by continued expansion of Chesapeake Bay grasses
High salinity regions showed record expansion of eelgrass.
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The art of asking questions: Does AI in the classroom facilitate deep learning in students?
W&M researchers conducted a semester-long study to evaluate the effectiveness of an AI assistant in a computer programming course.
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Video content: Science for solutions: Announcing the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences
A $100-million gift from Jane Batten HON ’17, L.H.D. ’19 will establish the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
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Leaders reflect on global impact of Batten gift
University and community leaders react to the $100 million gift to establish William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences.
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$100M gift to establish William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences
This historic gift is the largest ever to a university in support of coastal and marine science education, research and solutions.
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Leaders in the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences: SCHEV approves new W&M school
W&M’s School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics brings together four high-performing programs.
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Summer research deepens interests, sharpens purpose
For the more than 270 undergraduates who received 2024 Charles Center summer research grants, May through August is a period of profound discovery, personal mentorship, and meaningful connection.
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‘Fundamental but weird’: Through NOvA collaboration, W&M adds to the understanding of elusive neutrinos
The latest results from the international collaboration move science toward larger discoveries about the “ghost” particles of the universe.
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‘Custodians, not owners’: Blakey co-chairs commission aiming for a new ethos in anthropology
In its final report, the American Anthropological Association’s Commission for the Ethical Treatment of Human Remains recently outlined principles and recommendations for the field.
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The sun in the jar: A W&M summer school helps lead the way toward AI-powered nuclear fusion
Funded by a Department of Energy grant, the inaugural edition of the AI4Fusion summer school benefitted from the synergy between nuclear physicists and data scientists.
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Humans drive climate change by altering freshwater decomposition
Humans are increasing the rate at which organic matter decomposes in freshwater ecosystems around the world, speeding up natural processes that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and threaten biodiversity.
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