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Bios in the UK

Our mission is to transform the fields of oceanography, marine science, and ocean health through a blend of cutting edge research, comprehensive educational experiences and a commitment to share our knowledge internationally.

BIOS is an independent marine science organization. It was founded in 1903 as the Bermuda Biological Station by scientists from Harvard and New York University to take advantage of Bermuda's ideal location for deep-ocean and coral reef research and education. BIOS is a Registered Bermuda Charity and a U.S. 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
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PRESS RELEASE: March 27, 2008

Research on Nitrogen Cascade's Ecological Effects, led by BIOS Board Member James N. Galloway Ph.D., captures the 2008 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement.

BIOS Board Member James N. Galloway, Ph.D, has been awarded the 2008 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. Dr. Galloway, currently an environmental sciences professor at the University of Virginia, received the award jointly with Harold Mooney, a professor of environmental biology at Stanford University. They join the ranks of accomplished scientists such as E.O. Wilson, co-developer of the theory of island biogeography with renowned oceanographer Roger R. Revelle, and Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Guns, Germs and Steel, who introduced novel theories relating species extinction rates to habitat size helped give birth to the discipline of conservation biology and served as a justification for large nature reserves.

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Traineeships in Observational Oceanography for Students from Developing Countries
BIOS is pleased to announce the Nippon Foundation (NF) - Partnership for Observations of the Global Ocean (POGO) Centre of Excellence (CofE) in Observational Oceanography. This programme will train up to 10 students from developing countries each year. Full student expenses are covered by the Nippon Foundation.
Applications due April 30, 2008

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'Come unto these pink sands'
Feel the sand between your toes at a summer beach party at Tucker's Point Club hosted by BIOS.
Please save the date: Saturday 28th June
Silent auction, two bands, bonfire, games, summer drinks and food.
For more details or ticket information, please contact BIOS at (441) 297-1880 Ext: 204 or email Vanessa Shorto at vanessa.shorto@bios.edu

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Opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students
BIOS summer courses- immerse yourself in Marine Science
Applications are now being accepted for three week summer courses in Microbial Oceanography, June 22- July 12, and in Coral Reef Ecology, July 13- August 2. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships and financial aid available.

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Princeton University four week summer courses
Applications are now being accepted for four week summer courses in Marine Biology, June 1-28, and Observing the Marine Environment, June 29- July 26. Open to Princeton students only.

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Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
NSF funding is available for 8 student fellowships during the Fall semester (tentative dates September 3- November 26). Students will design and conduct independent research under faculty supervision choosing from within several research areas including the open ocean, coral reef ecosystems, molecular biology, environmental chemistry, and global climate change.

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Contacts
Bermuda Institute of
Ocean Sciences
17 Biological Lane
Ferry Reach
St. George's GE 01
Bermuda
Tel: (441) 297-1880
Fax: (441) 297-8143
E-mail: info@bios.edu

President/Director
Anthony H. Knap, PhD.

Director's Office
Gillian Hollis, Assistant
to the Director
Tel: (441) 297-1880 ext. 237
Fax: (441) 297-8143
E-mail: gillian.hollis@bios.edu

Research
Nicholas R. Bates, PhD.
Associate Director of Research
Tel: (441) 297-1880
Fax: (441) 297-8143
E-mail: research@bios.edu

Education and
Internships
F. Gerald Plumley, PhD.
Education Director
Tel: (441) 297-1880
Fax: (441) 297-8143
E-mail: education@bios.edu

Advancement Office
Georgia Sullivan
Tel: (441) 297-1880 ext. 113
Fax: (441) 297-2820
E-mail: georgia.sullivan@bios.edu

Human Resources
Sandy Spurling
Tel: (441) 297-1880 ext. 110
Fax: (441) 297-8143
E-mail: sandy.spurling@bios.edu

Visiting Groups
JP Skinner, Education Officer
Tel: (441) 297-1880 ext. 241
Fax: (441) 297-8143
E-mail: education@bios.edu

Media Inquiries
Tiffany Wardman
Tel: (441) 297-1880 ext. 256
Fax: (441) 297-2820
E-mail: Tiffany.Wardman@bios.edu

Development Officer
Keesha Simon-Walker
Tel: (441) 297-1880 ext. 114
Fax: (441) 297-2820
E-mail: keesha.simon-walker@bios.edu

Reservations and
Conferences
Jane Burrows
Housing Manager
Tel: (441) 297-1880 ext. 102
Fax: (441) 297-8143
E-mail: jane.burrows@bios.edu

Special Events and
Outreach
Vanessa Shorto
Tel: (441) 297-1880 ext. 204
Fax: (441) 297-2820
E-mail: vanessa.shorto@bios.edu

Enquiries in the UK
Joanna Moore
Tel: (+44) 207 626 3531
Fax: (+44) 207 929 1389
E-mail: joanna.moore@bios.edu