Published in the prestigious Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, a new study from William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) leverages more than three decades of data to demonstrate that extreme water temperatures associated with marine heatwaves last longer than previously known, exhibit subsurface seasonal patterns, and are associated with the expansion of hypoxic zones.
Sixteen teams from 15 schools across the Commonwealth competed in this year’s Blue Crab Bowl, one of 17 regional competitions of the National Ocean Science Bowl (NOSB), an annual academic contest to test knowledge of the ocean science disciplines among high-school students.
Each year, William & Mary bestows the Thomas Jefferson Award on a member of the William & Mary family for significant service through his or her personal activities, influence and leadership. School of Marine Science Professor Linda Schaffner is this year's winner.
