Census E & O Update

Video recordings of presentations given during the J. Frederick Grassle Symposium have been posted in the Partner Resources section. Login information is at the bottom of the E&O Update emails under the Reminders section. A list of presentations can be found in the Symposium program.

Cameron Neylon, of the Science and Technology Facilities Council in the UK, has written in his personal blog an analysis and overview of the latest developments in open access scientific publishing.

The Census was featured in the comic strip, Mark Trail. Introduced April 15, 1946, the strip centers on environmental and ecological themes and is now syndicated in 175 newspapers.

A meeting in Ottawa on January 10-11, sponsored by the Census of Marine Life, provided an opportunity for marine science leaders from academia, government, and ocean-focused funding agencies to discuss what was learned from the Census of Marine Life, identify research areas that might warrant further investigation, and generally contemplate a way forward for sustainable ocean use.

We hope everyone enjoyed a healthy and happy holiday season. You may have noticed that Kristen Yarincik's 2010 "Species Greetings" card included several new species. To view a list of species discovered by and named for Census scientists and projects please view the New Species Gallery on the Census portal.

A book launch for Discoveries of the Census of Marine Life: Making Ocean Life Count by Dr.

The Public Library of Science has released a 2009 Progress Update which is now available for download. Highlights of the document include key publications, influential research, management, special projects, and major sources of support.

The video for the Census-inspired song, Look to the Sea, by singer/composer Maryann Camilleri, is now available in the "Weird and Wacky" gallery on National Geographic Kids website.

The online publication The Why Files explores the science, math and technology behind the news of the day, and presents that information in a clear, accessible and accurate manner. They publish a new article each week with the hope of explaining the relationship between science and daily life.