Dear Colleagues,
This is a reminder that deadline (Friday, May 15th) for abstract
submission to the 2009 meeting of the Coastal and Estuarine Research
Federation is fast approaching. Below I have included the original
advertisement for a special session focused on the integration of social
and ecological science to support ecosystem approaches to management.
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The NOAA Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR) is chairing
a special session during the 2009 meeting of the Coastal and Estuarine
Research Federation focused on science that links social and biophysical
disciplines in order to inform ecosystem approaches to management.
*Background*
Management agencies and organizations in the US and internationally are
increasingly adopting regional ecosystem approaches to coastal
management. An ecosystem approach can be defined as management that is
adaptive, specified geographically, considers multiple stressors,
strives to balance diverse societal objectives, and takes into account
ecosystem knowledge and uncertainties. Such an approach requires
ecosystem-level understanding that integrates information gleaned from
both biophysical and social science disciplines. Social science provides
two essential contributions. First, by explaining and predicting human
causes, consequences, and responses to changes in ecosystem services, it
broadens scientific understanding of coastal ecosystems. Second,
insight into human psychology and behavior informs coastal decision
processes that increasingly aim to combine ecosystem understanding with
meaningful stakeholder participation in establishing management goals,
developing measurable indicators, and examining tradeoffs of alternative
actions.
*Session Description*
The purpose of this special session (SCI-062) is to provide a forum to
highlight and explore ecosystem-level research that integrates
biophysical science, especially predictive tools, with these social
science contributions to support coastal decision making. We encourage
presentations that explore theoretical, methodological, communication,
and other challenges and opportunities associated with conducting
ecosystem science that links social and ecological considerations.
*Abstract Submission*
Registration and abstract submittal opens 21 February 2009 at noon
Pacific Time and closes 15 May 2009 at midnight Pacific Time. The
conference website can be reached here <http://www.sgmeet.com/cerf2009/>
(http://www.sgmeet.com/cerf2009/). If you would like to submit an
abstract to this CSCOR session please refer to session number SCI-062.
** _Please note that this call for abstracts by CSCOR for special
session (SCI-062) does not constitute an offer of funding. CSCOR will
not accept solicitations for support to cover travel or any other costs
associated with attending CERF '09._**
/CSCOR develops and implements extramural ecosystem science research
programs under NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science./
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Felix A. Martinez, Ph.D.
Program Manager
Regional Ecosystems Research Branch
Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research
National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
N/SCI2, SSMC4 Rm. 8205 ph: 301-713-3338 x153
1305 East-West Hwy. fax: 301-713-4044
Silver Spring, MD 20910 email: [email protected]
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Felix A. Martinez, Ph.D.
Program Manager
Regional Ecosystems Research Branch
Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research
National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
N/SCI2, SSMC4 Rm. 8205 ph: 301-713-3338 x153
1305 East-West Hwy. fax: 301-713-4044
Silver Spring, MD 20910 email: [email protected]
Note: The content of this message does not reflect any position of the U.S. Government or of NOAA unless otherwise specified. The information therein is only for the use of the individuals or entity for which it was intended even if addressed incorrectly. If not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy, disseminate, or distribute the message or its content unless otherwise authorized.
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