Erica K. Towle, Ph.D. (she/her)

Marine scientist; Ph.D.; National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP) Coordinator @NOAACoral; @UMiamiRSMAS double alumna; @SeaGrant Knauss fellowship alumna

[ICRI Secretariat @ICRI_Coral_Reef]

Significant coral bleaching documented across all major ocean basins ��� Derek Manzello, Ph.D., @NOAA Coral Reef Watch coordinator, explains the impact of prolonged and severe coral bleaching events on #CoralReefs #4GBE

[ICRI Secretariat @ICRI_Coral_Reef]

We are at the forefront of implementing interventions to increase the resilience of coral reefs 🪸 explains Jennifer Koss, Director of @NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program and ICRI Co-chair #4GBE

[ICRI Secretariat @ICRI_Coral_Reef]

Global bleaching events do not affect all coral reefs equally and require a suite of global, regional, and local interventions, emphasising the need for regular monitoring, highlights Dr Britta Schaffelke, @AIMS & #GCRMN global coordinator #4GBE

[NOAA Coral Program @NOAACoral]

📢Important news announcement!
@CoralReefWatch @ICRI_Coral_Reef #CoralReefs #ForCoral

[NOAA Coral Program @NOAACoral]

We’ve still got our glow on from yesterday’s data viz tool announcement! 😃
The National Coral Reef Monitoring Program is the premier national #CoralReef monitoring program. And now you have better access to their data than ever before!
📷: Enzo Newhard
https://t.co/X5i2XPL0I5

[NOAA Communications @NOAAComms]

NOAA unveils new tool for exploring coral reef data.

First-ever NOAA Geoplatform tool shows shallow coral reef ecosystem trends.

Details: https://t.co/WFHBYBA5RB

[Erica K. Towle, Ph.D. (she/her) @EricaTowle]

Very proud to announce this new tool!

[NOAA Coral Program @NOAACoral]

📣 Big announcement! 🎉
We have a new, first-of-its-kind tool available today!
Visualize our national #CoralReef monitoring data and download the summarized data for detailed analysis.
https://t.co/y09u61CvAp

[NOAA Coral Program @NOAACoral]

Our National Coral Reef Monitoring Program is the best! #NCRMP

[Erica K. Towle, Ph.D. (she/her) @EricaTowle]

For what it’s worth, I think the effects of changing seawater chemistry on coral reefs is pretty compelling ;)

[NOAA Coral Program @NOAACoral]

#DYK we also work on ocean chemistry and how it affects corals?
Also, if you've figured out how to make that topic exciting, please let us know! We're looking at you, @OA_NOAA 🧐

[NOAA Ocean Acidification Program @OA_NOAA]

@noaapmel @NOAAResearch @UMCES Erica Towle presents on @NOAACoral efforts in the Pacific Islands. Carbonate budget assessments help us improve understanding of coral reef growth and erosion under #OceanAcidification conditions.

[Erica K. Towle, Ph.D. (she/her) @EricaTowle]

Check out my latest blog post and related interagency report on how to make coral cover data more accessible

[NOAA Coral Program @NOAACoral]

How can we make coral cover data more accessible and usable?
📣 Read all about current efforts to do just that here:
https://t.co/Ls8YLvNDJl
#CoralReef

[Jenny Staletovich @jenstaletovich]

Florida's 350-mile long reef tract is now shrinking faster than it's growing https://t.co/BLpPGc2sRR

[Rescue a Reef @rescueareef]

“These findings underscore the need for enhanced management strategies like outplanting corals to help restore coral structure that has been lost."
~Co-author Dr. Erica Towle, @NOAACoral NCRMP coordinator and @MiamiRosenstiel alumna

Study by @NOAA_AOML
https://t.co/pxqvTAqCb0

[Erica K. Towle, Ph.D. (she/her) @EricaTowle]

https://t.co/h4CmnwY3fJ

[University of Miami Rosenstiel School @MiamiRosenstiel]

Sobering news for #CoralsWeek 🪸 New study found 70% of Florida's reefs are eroding and experiencing net loss of reef habitat, indicating the need for enhanced management strategies. Via our CIMAS, @NOAA_AOML @NOAACoral @NOAAFisheriesSE @CoralReefWatch https://t.co/VGXZs24qIf

[Erica K. Towle, Ph.D. (she/her) @EricaTowle]

Very honored to have co-chaired the Corals Report for this task team. We focused heavily on improving U.S. coral cover data interoperability between programs collecting these types of data including @NOAACoral National Coral Reef Monitoring Program

[U.S. IOOS Office @usioosgov]

The IOOC is pleased to release the Biology - Integrating Core To Essential Variables (Bio-ICE) Task Team reports. The reports investigate obs requirements, existing obs infrastructure & delivery, best practices, & variable implementation. Access & more: https://t.co/Wmy0yNHe5S

[NOAA Coral Program @NOAACoral]

The latest National Coral Reef Monitoring Program report is out! This one describes the status and trends of Florida’s #CoralReefs. https://t.co/UxyTytBcsb

[Erica K. Towle, Ph.D. (she/her) @EricaTowle]

Take a look at this new report on Florida coral reefs that shows trends from @NOAACoral #NCRMP data from 2014-2021.
https://t.co/CkPFFEXwCv

[NOAA Coral Program @NOAACoral]

Tune in to the latest @noaaocean podcast to learn about this disease from one of our scientists.

[Erica K. Towle, Ph.D. (she/her) @EricaTowle]

Check out my podcast interview where I discuss how the long-spined sea urchin die-off is affecting reefs in the Caribbean and what #NCRMP is doing to assist in monitoring. Honored to have the chance to sit down with @noaaocean podcast.

[NOAA's Ocean Service @noaaocean]

What happens when sea urchins get sick? In this podcast, learn about a disease affecting sea urchin populations in the Caribbean, the possible impacts, and how you can help. https://t.co/9W3U3kKOrn