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What five topics can you talk about for 30 minutes with zero prep? 1. Marine invertebrates 2. Rock climbing 3. Systemic oppression in academia, inclusive pedagogy, addressing privilege, and supporting diverse students in STEM 4. Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation 5. House plants

If you’re at #OSM24 come chat with me at my poster tonight 4-6pm to learn about Energy Optimization Strategies in Mixotrophic #Corals across Light Gradients! ME14B-0553

"Study the past, if you would divine the future." Join our multi-part session (ME31A, 33B 34B) today at #OSM24 leveraging archives with interdisciplinary tools to explore past ecosystem changes.

Stop by my poster today from 4-6 in the Fisheries and Aquaculture section (# 329) at #OSM24 to learn about the application of stable isotope analysis in the movement ecology and fisheries work on the Jonah crab in southern New England

#OSM24 was a success for the Prada lab (Carlos Prada 🐡🐠🐋)! We presented on #coral cryptic lineages & light gradient effects, and #eDNA fish monitoring methods! URI CELS

The same reef from a drone shot in 2023 and just a few days ago (2024) - the bleaching on the northern GBR is next level. The world is on fire (even under the water). Photos from Mar Inn

“I think that DEI in a lot of people’s minds is divisiveness, exclusion and indoctrination,” Kotis said. “We need more unity and togetherness, more dialogue, more diversity of thought.” I’m sorry, do you know what DEI stands for? We need more eyes on this:

The Temperate Coral Conference Roger Williams University was one of the most invigorating & community-focused experiences I’ve had during my PhD. I was thrilled to share my work on #Astrangiapoculata, meet the founders & future of this field, & share the experience with some of my best friends!

Another Temperate Coral Research Conference Roger Williams University in the books! Exciting to be watching this field move forward so quickly, and to discuss how we can apply the #astrangiathings we’ve learned to address climate change threats on our temperate and tropical marine ecosystems alike!

I had so much fun sharing my PhD work on #Astrangia with students from URI’s underwater photography class this semester. Take a dive with us into the chilly waters of Narragansett Bay! youtu.be/qxVJNVPdSfI?si…

So psyched to have Hector join our lab. He brings infectious enthusiasm, creativity, and passion for uniting coral research, environmental justice, and science communication. He's also a strong advocate for diverse voices and lived experiences in science. #QueerinSTEM #NSFREU

I’m so excited to share my preliminary research on the #temperate coral #Astrangia in this summer’s International Coral Reef Society Reef Encounters! Check out pages 61-65!

As always, I had an incredible time Shoals Marine Lab, rising with the sun (and tides), working with four incredible interns, and introducing a group of eager future scientists to the #intertidal!

This summer Sofia Piccone, a marine biology major and oceanography minor from West Chester, PA, completed a Coastal and Environmental Fellowship in the Prada Lab studying how traits of octocorals change depending on depth and light gradients. Great work!

You know your PhD is getting serious when…

Science Saturday URI Graduate School of Oceanography with the Putnam lab and my new #astrangia tank!

So excited!!

Less than one week until I defend my PhD! If you’d like to learn about coral biology, isotopes or temperate ecosystems please join us on zoom!