How much 'ploca could a PI pluck if a PI could pluck 'ploca? #ALot. The @OzerskyLab joined LLO and @umces Horn Point Lab scientists last week to search for sulfur-oxidizing, sheath-building #Thioploca bacteria in the Great Lakes. Stay tuned for more #microbialactivity.

It's officially live! 🎉 Go follow the freshly minted @OzerskyLab (& @aliaunderwater) to learn more about #winterlimnology and freshwater nutrient cycling! 🌊 🌀❄️

One of the things that most attracted me to the program I'm in & people I'm working with is how valued time off & work-life balance are but now I'm over here stressin' like "why is no one emailing me back on this beautiful Saturday??" 💀 pls just let me graduate

New paper alert!! Our publication in the Journal of Great Lakes Research shows widespread distribution of giant, mat-forming Thioploca bacteria in low-sulfide environments. Its presence may have implications for Great Lakes #biogeochem. Check it out here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Check out the latest on dreissenids 🦪 in the Great Lakes!!! 🌊 We (Biological Limnology Lab) took ponar & underwater video 🎥 surveys across Lakes Michigan & Huron & found... a LOT of quagga mussels (especially @ ~90m deep) authors.elsevier.com/c/1hSJy1MRgTpQ…

I had SUCH a wonderful time sharing my dissertation research with friends, family, and colleagues (many of whom are also great friends) last week!! Thanks to everyone who was there to support me!!! 🥳🥲

It's official!! 👩‍🔬 #PhDone

Interested in winter limnology ❄️ 🌊 & looking for a wonderful PhD opportunity?? Join the Ozersky Lab this winter!!

Went tide poolin'! Found a flatworm 🪱! Found sea anemones! Found whatever this goopy blob is! (does anyone know what this goopy blob is??)

Me (a dr!!) w my diploma & my (v little) sword!! I am now taking a (much needed) break to spend some time in nature & with family, friends, & my pups 🐶 🌲

Join me at the Blatnik Bridge in Wisconsin as we commit $1 billion from our infrastructure law to build a new, modern bridge that'll create up to 10,000 construction jobs. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The health of Alaska Native communities and Alaska's complex ecosystem depends on thriving salmon runs. Our Gravel to Gravel Keystone Initiative - informed by local communities - works across the region to restore habitat for abundant salmon. fws.gov/page/gravel-to…

We're still looking for a postdoc in metabolic modeling and culture-based validation. If it sounds like you, reach out to discuss! isme-microbes.org/jobs/postdocto…

I am proud to announce that I've asked Tim Walz to be my running mate. As a governor, a coach, a teacher, and a veteran, he's delivered for working families like his. It's great to have him on the team. Now let’s get to work. Join us: secure.actblue.com/donate/social-…

Heart going out to WNC (& elsewhere) and everyone affected by this disaster. Truly unbelievable.

We are looking to hire a marine ecologist at the Assistant Professor level here at UMass Boston. We are defining this very broadly, so check the ad. Applications due by Nov 20! See the thread below for more details. employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/j…