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CHESAPEAKE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY I SOLOMONS, MDISSUE 99Lab Lines NOVEMBER 20241DirectorsViewIt's that time of year again, Thanksgiving is now behind us, finalexams are on the horizon and the end of the semester and theholidays are rapidly approaching. This month saw manyattending conferences and workshops, with Lora Harris andUMCES colleagues at the SACNAS conference highlighting theextensive network of the SEAS Alliance program. Drs. Cooperand Grebmeier attended a workshop focused on looking at futurecoordinations between the US and Russia on Bering Straitresearch. The Wave of Plastic program provided a hands-onlearning experience to the public at a STEM event in St. Mary'scounty and to groups of marine science program undergraduatesfrom St. Mary's College of Maryland who visited CBL.As we continue with our community events I would like to thankthose who attended the second Heritage potluck and remind allof the CBL awards event on December 6th. The two speakers inour December Distinguished seminar series will be the start ofUMCES promotion talks, which will continue each week throughFebruary 5th 2025. Please make every effort to attend theseimportant events.Finally, it is also that time of year for clean up, I would like tothank all in our facilities team for ensuring our many CBLbuildings are maintained and functional, inside and out.

In Case You Missed It2Much needed work to the upper exterior ofNice Hall was completed by our Facilities team. Fall Highlights from the Wave of Plastic Team at CBLFall was a busy season for the Wave of Plastic team at CBL! Dr.Mitchelmore and Jessica McGlinsey had the pleasure of joining St. Mary'sCounty Public Schools for the 10th annual Maryland STEM Festival at theSt. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. They showcased the Wave of Plasticcurricular unit and engaged over 200 participants in the "Make Your OwnBioplastic" experiment. Ranging in age from 6 to 66 years old, everyone—including adults—got in on the fun! Attendees included students from localpublic and private schools as well as members of the growing homeschoolcommunity.The Wave of Plastic unit is currently being taught in Southern Marylandpublic middle schools but is also freely available online for anyone to accessand enjoy!Recently, Carys and Jessica hosted more than 50 undergraduate marinescience majors from St. Mary’s College of Maryland at CBL for field tripspacked with tours, talks, and hands-on activities. As part of their Intro toMarine Sciences curriculum, these students explored topics like marinedebris and its environmental impacts. The Wave of Plastic session fitseamlessly into their studies, offering insights into plastic waste—itssources, how it travels, and, most importantly, alternatives like bioplastics.Students even created their own bioplastics to take home!Want to try making your own bioplastic?The lesson is available online, and you probably already have most of thesupplies in your kitchen—or can easily pick them up at the grocery store.Give it a try and enjoy a hands-on experience in sustainable science!Dr. Mitchelmore & Jessica McGlinsey hosted students from St. Mary’scollege. Photo Credit: Jessica McGlinsey Photo Credit: Dale GarnerLee Cooper and Jackie Grebmeier attendedan invited workshop on "U.S. - RussiaCooperation in Science and Conservation at aTime of Conflict: Preserving a Legacy ofResults and Finding a Way Forward in theBering Strait" at the Belfer Center for Scienceand International Affairs at the HarvardKennedy Center.Photo Credit: Lee Cooper

In Case You Missed It3From October 31 to November 2, 2024, members of the SEAS Islands Alliance had theopportunity to participate in the SACNAS 2024 Conference. The SEAS Islands Allianceinvolves several faculty, students and FRAs from across UMCES and this event was attendedby Lora Harris and Will Dorsey from CBL. During this time, our fellows and students were ableto get to know each other, share experiences, present their research projects and be part ofthe largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity conference in the country, whichserves to equip, empower, and energize participants for their academic and professional pathsin STEM. For SEAS, this is a great achievement that brings us closer to our objectives ofempowering students to pursue their interest in marine and environmental sciences.The photo above shows the incredible presence of islanders at the conference that was supported by the SEAS IslandsAlliance and its funding from the National Science Foundation. Photo Credit: Lora HarrisOne evening, the group enjoyed dinner and bowling beforereturning to the Phoenix Convention Center for the SACNASPowwow. Photo Credit: Lora HarrisWill Dorsey organized interactions for recent participants in the Bridgeto PhD program with B2PhD alums further along in their educationalcareers. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with friends andmentors from different island territories! Photo Credit:Lora Harris

Recent Publications & Awards4PublicationsSecor DH, MHP O’Brien, H. Bailey. 2024. The flyway constructand assessment of offshore wind farm impacts on migratorymarine fauna. ICES Journal of Marine Science.https://doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsae138Schijf J, EC Hathorne, KH Kilbourne, and T Watanabe (2024)Editorial: Development and novel applications of geochemicalproxies in marine and terrestrial carbonate records. Frontiers inMarine Science 11:1515308. doi: 10.3389/fmars.2024.1515308.This paper is open access at:https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/articles/10.3389/fmars.2024.1515308/fullImage of flyways Provided by David SecorAwardsYear 4-6: Offshore near real-time whale detection buoy (RTWB) monitoring in the Maryland Lease Area. D. Secor, PI.Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Energy Administration, NOAA, and US Wind, Inc. 2024-2027.$1,024,960. (2.5 mo./yr).Welcome to CBL!Chelsea Ihnacik is a new employee. She will be working withing to Lora Harris.

CBL Community,Today, November 20th, is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day intended to remember and honortransgender and gender non-binary people's lives that have been lost to anti-transgender hate andviolence. Transgender people are four times more likely than other people to be the victim of a violentcrime. On this day, many also remember transgender people lost to suicide. At CBL, we support andcelebrate the transgender and gender non-binary members of our community.Consider ways to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance, including connecting with localLGBTQIA+ organizations, such as the Calvert Rainbow Alliance. For further learning, The University ofMaryland’s office of Diversity and Inclusion #TransTerps Project has many education materialsincluding online training on sharing pronouns and using inclusive language. If you or someone youknow are in need of resources, the University of Maryland LGBTQ+ Equity Center has a centralizedsource of Transgender Resources.Sincerely,The CBL Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEIC)DEIC5CBL Community,This coming Sunday, December 1st, is World AIDS Day. This day serves as a global memorial for thecountless lives lost to AIDS and an opportunity for raising HIV/AIDS awareness and promoting education.World AIDS Day was first observed in 1988, becoming one of the first ever global health days. This day serves as a reminder of the advancements in treatment and prevention, and the ongoing need foraccessible healthcare and support for people living with HIV. HIV/AIDS affects individuals from all walks oflife. By acknowledging and learning about the diverse backgrounds of those affected, we can combatstigma and discrimination, which are often significant barriers to prevention, treatment, and support.Under the theme “Take the right path: My health, my right!”, this year’s World AIDS Day calls on globalleaders and citizens to champion the right to health by addressing the inequalities that hinder progress inending HIV/AIDS. Locally, HIV testing is always free and confidential at the Calvert County HealthDepartment, and the St. Mary's County Health Department is hosting a free walk-in clinic for HIV and STItesting on Monday, December 2nd in observance of World Aids Day. Sincerely, The CBL Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEIC)

Credit: Kevin Richardson/StaffMarquis Who's Who Honors Dr. Robert E.Ulanowicz for Excellence in Education(AccessWire) November 11[Robert] Ulanowicz's illustrious career has spannedover 55 years… In 1970, Dr. Ulanowicz began hiscareer in ecology at the Chesapeake BiologicalLaboratory within the University of Maryland's Centerfor Environmental Science. Upon retirement in 2009,he was awarded the distinguished title of professoremeritus.In the News6UMCES’ Chesapeake Biological Laboratoryreceives $1M for endowed professorship (DailyRecord) Staff//November 18, 2024The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science(UMCES) Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL)announced a landmark $1 million donation from longtimesupporters Brian Hochheimer and Marjorie Wax, establishingthe CBL’s first endowed professorship.Named in honor of Professor Thomas Miller who led thelaboratory as its director for more than a decade and whocontinues as a professor and international leader in fisheriesscience. The donation marks a significant milestone asUMCES prepares to celebrate its centennial next yearcommemorating the founding of CBL in 1925 by Dr. R.V.Truitt.The Thomas Miller Endowed Professorship will focus onrecruiting emerging leaders in environmental science; theprestige of an endowed professorship will help attracttop-tier faculty as it represents one of the highest honorsUMCES can bestow upon a faculty member.Brian Hochheimer and Marjorie Wax, longtime supporters of the ChesapeakeBiological Laboratory, who donated $1 million to the organization. (Photo courtesyof University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science)LSM program learns about agriculture (News Break) November 19The Leadership Southern Maryland ExecutiveProgram convened Oct. 16… the group convened atthe Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomonswhere Interim Director Carys Mitchelmore providedan overview of the lab’s decades-long work infisheries science, ecosystems studies and restoration,and environmental chemistry and toxicology…Participants also learned about agricultural industrypractices and environmental sustainability effortsabout the 2023 Chesapeake Bay and WatershedReport Card… which is published by the University ofMaryland Center for Environmental Science.Have any noteworthy news to share with the public? Don’t forget to share it with the UMCEScommunication team!CLICK HERE

WWW.UMCES.edu/cbl I 410-326-4281P.O. Box 38 I 146 Williams Street I Solomons, MD 20688-0038Safety Corner: Cheryl Clark7 Labelling on Secondary Containers Please remember that if a chemical is moved from its original container to a secondary container, thesecondary container must be labelled with the four components shown below, even if it is temporary. (Asecondary container is defined as any container holding a product which is not the original container suppliedby the manufacturer). These components can be copied from the original label or from Section 2 of thechemical’s Safety Data Sheet. If you have more than one chemical in a container, label it for the mosthazardous chemical. You can copy and paste the GHS pictograms into a Word document from the internet tohave on hand when you need them and you will also be able to size them to the container. If the container istoo small for all of the info, you can make a tag to put the GHS pictograms on it. You can also buy GHS labelsand pictograms online for dedicated secondary containers and make copies of them for any temporarycontainers. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me – x458 or cclark@umces.eduThis image is from the Hazard Communication Right to Know OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200COMAR 09.12.33 located in the p drive – safety>plans&policies>RTK training docs.