2018 Ocean Sciences Meeting

February 11-16

Given the pace and scale of ocean change, there is growing urgency to bridge the gaps between science and decision-making so that society can better understand and respond to change. In this interactive session, scientists will share their stories of engaging with decision-makers—from industry, to resource managers, to state and federal policymakers—to address multiple dimensions of ocean change. For example, at Hog Island Oyster Co., farmers collaborate with scientists from UC Davis’ Bodega Marine Laboratory to monitor changing ocean conditions, informing decisions that impact the success of their business. In Oregon, interactions between scientists and policymakers, spanning more than a decade, catalyzed passage of a new ground-breaking law that will enable the state to proactively adapt to and mitigate the effects of ocean acidification and hypoxia. And across the country, scientists are engaging with managers and policymakers to address the implications of climate change for fisheries. Drawing on these experiences from the panelists, and COMPASS’ rich history as a boundary organization supporting scientists to engage, we’ll catalyze interactive discussions about what leads to success as well as failure, so that participants eager to share their work can start mapping their own pathways for meaningful engagement with decision-makers.

• ES - Ecology and Social Interactions
• ED - Education, Outreach and Policy