Understanding Our Ocean Connections through Long-Term Ecological Research WHEN: April 19, 2018, 8:30 a.m. Noon WHERE: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia, Room # W2210 and W2220
Each year, the National Science Foundation Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network presents an overview of the rich and varied research taking place at its 28 sites. In 2018, the topic of this annual half-day symposium is ocean ecosystems and their connections to marine species and human well-being. The symposium is open to all, but preregistration is required. Celebrate Earth Day by exploring our ocean connections. Visit https://lternet.edu/2018-nsf-lter-symposium/ for additional information. Email [email protected] to preregister. Speakers: The Future of Coral Reefs: Does It Depend on Help from Fish? Deron Burkepile, UC Santa Barbara, NSF Moorea Coral Reef LTER Site Hurricanes as Resilience-Builders Evelyn Gaiser, Florida International University, NSF Florida Coastal Everglades LTER Giant Kelp Forests: Stepping Stones to Biodiversity Kyle Cavanaugh, UC Los Angeles, NSF Santa Barbara Coastal LTER Site How Do Tiny Plankton Turn into Fish on a Changing Northeast U.S. Shelf? Susanne Menden-Deuer, University of Rhode Island, NSF Northeast U.S. Shelf LTER Site Sustainability of Salt Marshes: Still a Realistic Goal? Merryl Alber, University of Georgia, NSF Georgia Coastal Ecosystems LTER Site Life on Ever-Shrinking Sea Ice: A Penguins Perspective Bill Fraser, Polar Oceans Research Group, Oregon State University, NSF Palmer Station
