Oceanography is a global science with an obvious need for a global network of oceanographers, decision-makers, and industry partners, who work together to define requirements for ocean observing, observe and interpret ocean processes in regional contexts, and use the data / information in wise decision-making for conservation and wise and sustainable use of resources. Yet many coastal countries, especially SIDS (small island developing states) and other developing countries, still have limited numbers of oceanographers and other oceanography-aware stakeholders, limited oceanographic infrastructure, and limited means to take action on oceanographic information.
Building upon a related session that we will lead in OceanObsâ19, we strive to build a strategy that works towards improving oceanographic capacity and research/monitoring infrastructure for the decade ahead, which has been designated by the United Nations as a Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The strategy may emphasize SIDS and other developing countries, but should be global in outlook, and should include recommendations for coordinating separate efforts. Young researchers and educators are expected to play an important role in developing this strategy and implementing its recommendations. In support of this larger goal, we seek presentations that focus on advancing a global oceanography capacity strategy, designed to solve practical problems. Presentations can focus on strategies for oceanographic capacity development, integration of disparate strategies, global and regional observing and modeling systems, and other related topics.
Primary Chair: Brian K Arbic, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, United States; University of Michigan, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Co-chairs: Alexis Valauri-Orton, The Ocean Foundation, Ocean Science Equity (EquiSea) Initiative, Washington, United States, John Wilkin, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, United States and Savannah Hartman, University of South Florida, College of Marine Science, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Primary Liaison: Brian K Arbic, University of Michigan, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ann Arbor, MI, United States; University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Moderators: Brian K Arbic, University of Michigan, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ann Arbor, MI, United States and Alexis Valauri-Orton, The Ocean Foundation, Ocean Science Equity (EquiSea) Initiative, Washington, United States
Student Paper Review Liaison: Brian K Arbic, University of Michigan, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
The Beach Like You Have Never Seen It Before: The Challenge Of Ecosystem-Based Management Of Beaches And Coastal Areas (652378)
Leandra R Goncalves1, Alexander Turra2, Luciana Y Xavier3, Helio Herminio Checon4, Guilherme Corte5, Yasmina Shah Esmaeili5, Marina R Corrêa6, Marilia Nagata Ragagnin3, Ivan R Laurino3, Nicole Malinconico3, Thaís Rech3 and Bruna Debastiani7, (1)Oceanographic Institute, São Paulo, Brazil, (2)Oceanographic Institute - University of São Paulo, Marine Ecology, Conservation and Management, São Paulo, Brazil, (3)Oceanographic Institute, Brazil, (4)United States, (5)Universidade Estadual de Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, (6)University of São Paulo, Institute of Energy and Environment, São Paulo, Brazil, (7)University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
The Marine and Maritime Monitoring Network (RM3): A contribution to the sustainable development of the Macaronesia archipelagos through improvement of their observational capacities. (641400)
Laura Cardona Díaz1, Andres Cianca1, Carlos Barrera2, Marimar Villagarcia1, Eduardo Brito de Azevedo3, Rui Caldeira4, Vito Ramos5, Maria Jose Rueda1 and Octavio Llinás6, (1)Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands, Telde, Spain, (2)Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands, Underwater Vehicles, Telde, Spain, (3)University of Azores, Angra do Heroismo, Portugal, (4)ARDITI - Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação Tecnologia e Inovação, Oceanic Observatory of Madeira, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, (5)OCEAN SCIENCE CENTRE MINDELO, Cape Verde, (6)Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands, General Manager, Telde, Spain
Addressing Oceanographic Scientific Gaps through International Capacity Development in Vietnam (653431)
Peter Rogowski, University of California San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, United States, Javier Zavala-garay, Rutgers University New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ, United States, Kipp Kipp Shearman, Oregon State University, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, Corvallis, OR, United States, Eric J Terrill, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, United States and Tran Hong Lam, Center for Oceanography, Vietnam Administration of Seas and Island, Hanoi, Vietnam
The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS): An arsenal of tools to build ocean observing system capacity (653193)
Chris Simoniello1, Grant Craig2, Robert Dudley Currier3, Felimon Gayanilo4, Barbara A Kirkpatrick5, Shinichi Kobara6, Marion M Stoessel6 and Jennifer Vreeland5, (1)Texas A&M University College Station/GCOOS, Oceanography, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States, (2)Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States, (3)Texas A & M University College Station, College Station, TX, United States, (4)Texas A & M University Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX, United States, (5)Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System, Sarasota, FL, United States, (6)Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
The need for a hydrographic science education program in West Africa and building the capacity to deliver it. (646993)
Stephan Dixon Howden1, Elvis Nyarko2, Johnson Adjetey2, Brian Connon3, Brian K Arbic4, Senam Tsei5 and Isaac Yirenkyi6, (1)University of Southern Mississippi, Marine Science, Stennis Space Center, MS, United States, (2)Regional Maritime University, Accra, Ghana, (3)Saildrone Inc., Alameda, United States, (4)University of Michigan, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, (5)Regional Maritime University, Ghana, (6)Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Tema, Ghana
