Meeting Abstract 68-3  Sunday, Jan. 5 14:00 – 14:15  Spatial variation in biochemical and isotopic composition of corals during bleaching and recovery WALL, CB*; RITSON-WILLIAMS, R; POPP, BN; GATES, RD; University of Hawai’i at Mānoa; California Academy of Sciences; University of Hawai’i at Mānoa; Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology cbwall@hawaii.edu http://www.coraloha.com Ocean warming and the increased prevalence […]

Meeting Abstract 68-7  Sunday, Jan. 5 14:45 – 15:00  Shark-based tourism presents opportunities for facultative dietary shift in coral reef fish DREW, JA*; MCKEON, MG; State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry; Columbia University jadrew@esf.edu Tourism represents an important opportunity to provide sustainable funding for many ecosystems, including marine systems. Tourism that is […]

Meeting Abstract 68-6  Sunday, Jan. 5 14:30 – 14:45  Physiological and transcriptomic responses of coral hosts and algal symbionts of four Caribbean corals under global change BOVE, CB*; DAVIES, SW; RIES, JB; UMBANHOWAR, J; MCCOPPIN, J; FARQUHAR, E; CASTILLO, KD; UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC; UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC and Boston University, Boston, MA; Northeastern University, […]

Meeting Abstract 68-5  Sunday, Jan. 5 14:15 – 14:30  Hypoxia and coral microbiomes: Linking field and experimental data SHORE, A*; SANDERS, K; CONETTA, D; CORREA, AMS; Rice University; Rice University; Rice University; Rice University ashore@rice.edu Reduction of dissolved oxygen (DO) in ocean surface waters is a consequence of both local (eutrophication) and global (ocean warming) stressors. Recently, […]

Meeting Abstract 68-1  Sunday, Jan. 5 13:30 – 13:45  Gene Expression in Response to Experimental Low Dissolved Oxygen Supports the Hypothesis that Hypoxia Contributed to a Natural Coral Mortality Event WRIGHT, RM*; NUTTALL, M; DAVIES, SW; Smith College, Northampton MA; Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, Galveston TX; Boston University, Boston MA rwright@smith.edu https://www.smith.edu/academics/faculty/rachel-wright In July 2016, […]

Meeting Abstract 68-2  Sunday, Jan. 5 13:45 – 14:00  GTPases of Immunity Associate Proteins (GIMAP) gene expression in response to induction of apoptosis and autophagy in the sea anemone Exaiptasia pallida POOLE, AZ*; BAILEY, GF; Berry College; Berry College apoole@berry.edu Coral reefs, one of the world’s most productive and diverse ecosystems, are currently threatened by a variety […]

ADELMAN, L.M.: Integration of Research and Education: Are you ready? Have you seen the new NSF guidelines? “One of the principal strategies in support of NSF’s goals is to foster integration of research and education through the programs, projects, and activities it supports at academic and research institutions. …NSF is committed to this principle of […]

HOUSEMAN, J. G. *: Incorporating digital media and new technologies into an Introductory Zoology course: Experiences and Reflections. This paper reports on seven years of personal experience on using digital media and new technologies for teaching Introductory Zoology, and looks back on some of the things that worked along with some that didn’t. University of […]

STEVENSON, R.D.: Building Conceptual Frameworks for Teaching Biology and Physiology: Theory, Examples and a New Role for SICB? A recent publication from the National Academy Press titled “How People Learn: Bridging Research and Practice” by Donovan et al. (http://books.nap.edu/html/howpeople2/ch1.html) highlights several ways to improve teaching and learning. The report states that deep factual knowledge, a […]

WHEATLY, M.G.*; WOOD, T.J.; RENICK, P.; VERNOOY, J.; TASCHENBERGER, L.; WENDELN, M.: Applying what you learned in CLASS: Transforming biological laboratory education so that it is universally accessible. Creating Laboratory Access for Science Students (The CLASS Project) is an NSF-funded initiative to train educators to develop lab exercises and field trips that are universally accessible […]