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Ruth Patrick Award (ASLO)
Given to aquatic scientists who have made either sustained contributions or a single, but critical contribution towards solving an environmental problem. Deadline: Usually October
John Martin Award (ASLO)
Recognizes a paper in aquatic sciences that is judged to have had a high impact on subsequent research in the field. Deadline: Usually October
A.C. Redfield Lifetime Achievement Award (ASLO)
For established aquatic scientists whose work is recognized for its importance and long-term influence. Deadline: Usually October
G. Evelyn Hutchinson Award (ASLO)
For mid-career scientists, for work accomplished during the preceding 5-10 years in any aspect of limnology or oceanography. Usually October
Raymond L. Lindeman Award (ASLO)
Recognizing an outstanding paper, published in a peer-reviewed journal, dealing with the aquatic sciences, by an author who is no older than 35 years during the publication year Deadline: Usually October
Sloan Research Fellowship
For recent junior tenure track faculty. Deadline: Usually Mid-September
Albert Einstein World Award of Science (World Cultural Council)
Nominees should be eminent scientists whose achievements can serve as an inspiration for future generations. Deadline: Usually end of January.
Harbor seal dietary insights gained through new DNA technique
A promising new technique called DNA metabarcoding, can be used to identify specific marker genes in seal droppings.
West Africa fisheries experts welcomed
Fisheries scientists and experts from Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Cape-Verde, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, and Sierra Leone will attend a capacity-building workshop at UBC. Updates added.
Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring (UBC)
To recognize outstanding mentorship of numerous graduate students. One award will be on the mid-career category, another for the senior category. Deadline: Usually September