We are a NSF Science and Technology Center that explores how metabolite exchange through microbial networks impacts carbon cycling in the surface ocean
Center for Chemical Currencies of a Microbial Planet (C-CoMP)
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A few weeks ago, our Bridge-to-PhD fellows attended the 2026 @aslo.org - @sil-limnology.bsky.social conference to present their research.
📣Are you looking for more research experience in ocean science before pursuing a PhD? Apply now to our Bridge-to-PhD fellowship program: ccomp-stc.org/b2p/
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📣New today: A WHOI-led study uncovers a hidden mix of molecules released by marine phytoplankton, tiny compounds that feed ocean microbes and help power the planet’s carbon cycle.
📲Learn more about this @microbialplanet.bsky.social research: go.whoi.edu/phytoplankton-metabolites
Eye in the Sky: Tiny But Mighty Plankton
My interview on phytoplankton, satellite ocean color & carbon cycle 🌊
With Good Reason, Virginia Humanities podcast
@uvaenvironment.bsky.social @uvaenvisci.bsky.social @microbialplanet.bsky.social
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Center for Chemical Currencies of a Microbial Planet (C-CoMP)
Congrats to McKenzie Powers, @erindolan1.bsky.social, and co-authors!
📣 Check out this new C-CoMP publication led by one of our Bridge-to-PhD fellow alums! Congrats to all authors!
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Happy World Oceans Day from C-CoMP 🌊!
Take a moment today to reflect on the tiny yet mighty microbes 🦠 that provide and recycle life-supporting nutrients & support marine food webs, ensuring a vital and healthy ocean that we all depend on.
#WorldOceansDay
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📣🌊Save the Date!
C-CoMP is hosting 4 virtual Q+A sessions on GatherTown about our Bridge-to-PhD Fellowships this June. Register to attend an info session here: tinyurl.com/yu8pxt7h. First session is this Friday!
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📣 C-CoMP Publication Alert!
Looking for a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) that encourages development of microbiological lab skills and is based in ocean science?
Check out the Ocean Genes CURE ⬇️, now published at CourseSource!
tinyurl.com/3ns26j4u
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📣 We are accepting applications for our 2026-2028 Bridge-to-PhD Fellowships!
If you are a recent or soon-to-be graduate of a 4 year, accredited university/college and interested in ocean science 🌊, learn more here: ccomp-stc.org/b2p/!
Apply by 6/26/2026 and spread the word 🧪
📣Interested, but unsure about what grad school involves?
Our Bridge-to-PhD Fellowship supports the transition of individuals with undergraduate degrees who are interested in research careers in ocean science 🌊 into research-based MS and PhD programs.
Learn more here: ccomp-stc.org/b2p/
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Center for Chemical Currencies of a Microbial Planet (C-CoMP)
Center for Chemical Currencies of a Microbial Planet (C-CoMP)
Center for Chemical Currencies of a Microbial Planet (C-CoMP)
Scott Doney
Center for Chemical Currencies of a Microbial Planet (C-CoMP)
