News & Events
Bishop Sullivan Catholic High wins Blue Crab Bowl
The win marks the team's third straight victory in the region's premier academic contest in marine science.
Menhaden appear to have little net impact on Bay water quality
A recently published VIMS study suggests that filter feeding by Atlantic menhaden has little net effect on overall water quality in Chesapeake Bay.
Loggerhead sea turtles proposed for endangered listing
VIMS emeritus professor Jack Musick helps inform federal proposal to further protect this troubled species.
VIMS grad student presents innovative research at state forum
Kersey Sturdivant brings attention to low oxygen "dead zones" during the Graduate Student Research Forum in Richmond.
Collapse or rebuilding—prospects for marine ecosystems
March 19, 3:30 PM
Science lecture by Associate Professor Boris Worm of Dalhousie University.
Birds of Prey in the Bay
March 25, 7:00 PM
Join Bryan Watts of the Center for Conservation Biology at W&M as he explores the natural history of raptors and their role in the Bay ecosystem.
Geoacoustical investigations of the benthos
April 2, 3:00 PM
Science lecture by professor Art Trembanis of the University of Delaware.
Create a Critter Camp
April 5, 9:00 AM - April 7, 12:00 PM
During this half-day camp, participants will learn about Chesapeake Bay animals and create a critter mask and costume to wear in VIMS' Marine Science Day Parade.
The future of societies in light of global change: Lessons from the ants
April 9, 3:00 PM
Science lecture by professor Robert Dunn of North Carolina State University.
