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OGL celebrates its 20th anniversary!
By Hannah Appiah-Madson and Dan Distel. Two decades ago, the Ocean Genome Legacy (OGL) embarked on an ambitious mission to realize the vision of its founder, Donald G. Comb, to advance knowledge and protect the marine environment by preserving, cataloging, and...
Happy Halloween From These Spooky Fish!
Authors: Anna Eaton, Syringa Barenti, and Dan Distel October is the time of year for colorful leaves, warm drinks, cozy nights, and candy corn. It’s also the month of spooky stories, goblins, and witches—and when all your worst fears come to life! But did you know...
The OGL Genomic Collection Catalog is Now Hosted on Arctos!
August 15, 2024 Akancha Singh, Hannah Appiah-Madson, and Dan Distel We are thrilled to announce that the Ocean Genome Legacy (OGL) Genomic Collection catalog has a new home on Arctos. Arctos is a powerful, scalable community platform designed for...
Spotlight on Ancient Underwater Cypress Forest
We are excited to announce the release of “The Lost Forest” by Jennifer Swanson, a book that highlights the remarkable work of Ocean Genome Legacy (OGL) at the ancient underwater cypress forest off Alabama’s coast. This unique ecosystem, buried for 60,000 years,...
We invite you to join the Marine and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, June 14!
Come join us for Ocean Genome Legacy’s Marine and Environmental Sciences (MES) Undergraduate Research Symposium, scheduled for Friday, June 14! This semi-annual event is a highlight of our academic calendar and serves as a premier platform for our talented...
May is Biodiversity Month!
At OGL, we are deeply committed to studying and preserving marine biodiversity. Here’s how we are observing Marine Biodiversity Month: Research Support: OGL conducts and supports cutting-edge research to discover new marine species and understand...