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Advancing the understanding and wise stewardship of estuaries and coasts worldwide https://www.cerf.science/ CERF 2025: https://conference.cerf.science/ Estuaries and Coasts journal: https://link.springer.com/journal/12237 @estuariescoasts.bsky.social

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · Mar 27

CERF 2025 Registration is NOW OPEN! Join us November 9–13, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia for an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with fellow coastal and estuarine science professionals. #CERF2025

🔗 Secure your spot today at conference.cerf.science

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 1d

🌊 CERF has a new mission! 🌊
Our updated mission reflects our values, vision & commitment to equity, inclusion, and coastal stewardship. Thanks to the members who shaped this future! 💙

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 6d

⏰ Reminder: Help us create connections that advance coastal and estuarine science and stewardship by providing input on our new online communities! Our 5-minute survey closes soon. Your input shapes our new platform: bit.ly/CERFcommunities

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Ocean Acidification Research Center @uaf-oarc-alaska.bsky.social · 10d

#OceanAcidification Week is October 13-17, 2025
This virtual, multi-day forum highlights OA knowledge from around the world. 🧪🌊🦑🌐 #OAWeek2025

Register for virtual events ⬇️
www.goa-on.org/webinars/OaW...

GOA-ON : OA Week

Welcome to GOA-ON, the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network

www.goa-on.org

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 13d

Let's celebrate our estuaries! What's your favorite estuary? Comment and let us know! Even better, post a photo or video and tag us! #EstuariesWeek #EstuaryLove #WadeIn

A person measuring water depth in a salt marsh

Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 13d

🐠 75% of commercial fish species depend on estuaries at some point in their lives! These "nurseries of the sea" provide safe havens for young fish, crabs, and shellfish to grow before heading to the open ocean. No estuaries = no seafood! 🦐 #EstuariesWeek #WadeIn #EstuarineNursery #Seafood

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 14d

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 14d

📸 From birdwatching to kayaking, estuaries attract millions of tourists each year! These biodiverse hotspots offer world-class recreation and contribute billions to local tourism economies. Pack your binoculars and explore an estuary near you! 🦅⛵ #EstuariesWeek #WadeIn #EcoTourism #NatureLovers

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 15d

CERF was proud to be a signatory on this letter and we thank @aas.org for their leadership on this important topic

American Astronomical Society (AAS) @aas.org · 15d

AAS and 57 other science societies sent a letter to Congress today, expressing concern over provisions in the 7 August 2025 Executive Order titled "Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking." aas.org/press/letter... 🔭

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 15d

🛡️ Estuaries are our coastal communities' first line of defense! Habitats such as salt marshes, coral reefs, and mangroves can reduce storm surge heights and wave energy. Mother Nature's own flood protection system at work! #EstuariesWeek #WadeIn #CoastalResilience #ClimateAdaptation

Mangrove trees above water, mangrove roots and a fish below water

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 16d

Looking for a way to celebrate #EstuariesWeek and #NationalPublicLandsDay? You’ll find events on the RAE map and even more on the @NEEFusa map. Join them by finding an event near you and #WadeIn. We’re all celebrating #OurHomeOutdoors.

RAE map:

National Estuaries Week ~ Restore America's Estuaries

In partnership with our friends at the National Estuarine Research Reserve Association (NERRA) and the Association of National Estuary Programs (ANEP), we invite you to join us for National Estuaries Week from September 17-24, 2022.

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 16d

This National #EstuariesWeek, let's celebrate the economic engine that lies where rivers meet the sea! 💰🐟 #WadeIn #EstuariesMatter #CoastalEconomy
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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 16d

🌊 Did you know that 47% of the U.S. GDP comes from estuarine regions? In 2018, it’s estimated that they contributed over $301 billion to the U.S. economy. These incredible ecosystems support commercial fishing, recreation, tourism, and countless jobs in coastal communities. #EstuariesWeek
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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 17d

We’re celebrating #EstuariesWeek! Whether you know your estuary as a bay, bayou, inlet, sound, or cove - one thing they all have in common is their importance to their communities! Estuaries provide countless benefits so let’s show our appreciation! and #WadeIn
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

5 Reasons to Love Estuaries

This National Estuaries Week, join us in celebrating these important habitats, located where rivers meet the sea.

www.fisheries.noaa.gov

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Albert Ruhí @albertruhi.bsky.social · 17d

Looking for a postdoc, and interested in river-coastal linkages, #remote sensing, and time series analysis? Come work with us @natureatcal.bsky.social on an exciting project led by @rachelspatial.bsky.social! CC @sfs-src.bsky.social @aslo.org @cerfscience.bsky.social ‪‪@caseagrant.bsky.social‬

Rachel Carlson @rachelspatial.bsky.social · 17d

We're hiring! My lab is seeking a 2-yr Postdoc in 🌊 marine ecology + 🛰️ remote sensing. You'll work with a big team (including @albertruhi.bsky.social @cgerleinsafdi.bsky.social) to study the impacts of changing rainfall on marine freshwater plumes + coastal organisms. aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05114

Postdoc Scholar - Marine ecology – ESPM The Coastal Climate Resilience Lab - MCECO - ESPM Ecosystem Sciences Div - Carlson Lab

University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!

aprecruit.berkeley.edu

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 19d

We’re kicking off National Estuaries Week by flocking to our estuaries this weekend with full hearts for NEW! How will you celebrate estuaries this #EstuariesWeek and #NationalPublicLandsDay?
@NOAA.gov

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Maryland Sea Grant @mdseagrant.bsky.social · 17d

Happy #EstuariesWeek! Estuaries are ecosystems where rivers meet the sea and fresh water from land mixes with salty tidal water to create brackish habitats. Think marshes, wetlands, bays, and lagoons. They offer shelter for aquatic animals, filter water, and buffer shorelines.

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Restore America's Estuaries @raestuaries.bsky.social · 18d

Looking for a way to celebrate #EstuariesWeek & #NationalPublicLandsDay? You’ll find events on the RAE map & even more on the NEEF map. Join them by finding an event near you and #WadeIn. We’re all celebrating #OurHomeOutdoors.
buff.ly/IY5Hzlb
#30DaysofRAE #Wadein

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Katie O'Reilly @drkatfish.bsky.social · 17d

Come join us at @ilinseagrant.bsky.social! We're hiring a Research & Reporting Administrator to manage the program's ~$400,000 per year competitive research portfolio of #GreatLakes science; the position will be based at Purdue University
careers.purdue.edu/job/Research...

A photograph of a rain garden with overlaid text reading "Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant - Now Hiring!"

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 17d

💧 Estuaries are nature's water treatment plants! Their wetland plants, including salt marshes and mangroves, filter pollutants, excess nutrients, and sediments from water before it reaches the ocean. 🌱 #EstuariesWeek #WadeIn #WaterQuality #NaturalFilters

A salt marsh with houses in the background

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 17d

CERF members--join us for National #EstuariesWeek, September 20-27! Post your cool estuarine fact or a photo or video of you out in the field. Help us tell the story of our estuaries! #EstuariesWeek #WadeIn #EstuaryLove #CERFscience

Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 18d

🌊 It’s National Estuaries Week! From September 20-27, help us celebrate the beauty, value, and wonder of #estuaries! Share what you love about estuaries all week long! 🌊 #EstuariesWeek #WadeIn

Photo collage. Center: Salt marsh with National Estuaries Week text. Clockwise from upper left: Birds flying, mesh bags with oyster shells, two kayaks, person standing in water measuring depth, an egret in a marsh, three people sorting oyster shells, people in a marsh with an airboat

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 20d

📢 Coastal scientists & managers: We're launching online communities and need YOUR voice! From technical communities of practice to shared interest groups - help us build what you actually want.

5-min survey: bit.ly/CERFcommunities

#Estuaries #Coasts #CommunityBuilding

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 21d

Finding the right opportunity in coastal and estuarine science is more important than ever. CERF members have access to a diverse job board & supportive community committed to advancing careers. Learn More online at: www.cerf.science/job...
#CoastalScience #Careers #JobSearch

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Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 22d

📢 Don’t forget—CERF 2025 needs judges for student presentations! Sign up through the registration form or fill out the Google Form below if you’ve already registered.

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#CERF2025 #StudentPresentationAwards #JudgesNeeded

Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation @cerfscience.bsky.social · 23d

Share your knowledge, shape the future 🌊 CERF 2025 is seeking mentors to guide the next generation of coastal and estuarine scientists. You can sign up through the registration form, or if you’ve already registered, email the CERF office to be added. #CERF2025 #MentorshipProgram