Understanding intricacies of ocean carbon cycling is important because it affects the global flow of carbon, which impacts our climate.
Swimming with Gratitude
Open water swimming in Bogue Sound has led to a more wholehearted appreciation for my coastal surroundings and community. When Hurricane Florence flushed debris and polluted waters into the sound this September, cutting our swim season short, it hurt to see the aftermath.
Recent study uncovers trends of coastal restoration research
A recent publication by Duke Marine Lab affiliates reveals trends in coastal habitat restoration research and suggests ways this research field can move forward towards effective conservation.
Lessons in science communication: Part 2
My main takeaway from the second day of ComSciCon Triangle was the importance of storytelling in science.
Lessons in science communication: Part 1
The 6-hour round trip from Beaufort this weekend was worth it to take part in ComSciCon, a science communication workshop “for graduate students, by graduate students.”
Surviving setbacks in graduate school
Setbacks are painful, but dealing with them through shared experiences and perspectives can provide comfort and help us move forward. In this post I share books, articles and podcasts to help deal with setbacks.
Beaufort Plans for a Transportation Makeover
Transportation in Beaufort is changing and these changes will affect how people commute to the Duke Marine Lab.
Sarah Loftus
coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, environmental health, forests, PhD, student life
coasts, conservation, Duke Marine Lab, environmental health, forests, PhD, student life
Running Beneath the Longleaf Pines
PhD student Sarah Loftus checked out the longleaf pine forest at Patsy Pond nature trails, which are only a 30-minute drive from Duke Marine Lab.
Burning Carbon
I’m researching the organic carbon produced by algae. To collect samples of this excreted organic carbon, I push my algae culture through a filter with holes that are 250 times smaller than the width of a human hair.