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Meetings & Events | Ocean Science Briefings House Oceans Caucus LuncheonsCoordinated in conjunction with the US House of Representatives Oceans Caucus, COMPASS' Washington, D.C. luncheon series brings leading scientists to Capitol Hill to discuss marine science relevant to current legislative activities. By explaining the latest research findings and scientific background on key issues, the luncheons help Congressional Members and staffs stay current on cutting-edge science pertinent to their policy decisions. The series also provides a unique opportunity for the Congress to interact with marine scientists in an informal setting, allowing for lively discussions on ocean issues of interest to Members and staff. Using historical analyses, practical knowledge and the latest science, COMPASS' House Oceans Caucus Luncheons connect scientists and decision makers to inform ocean management decisions and bridge the worlds of science and policy.Started in 2002, the COMPASS Luncheon series in Washington, DC has covered a wide range of marine science topics. To learn more about specific luncheons or individual talks, please see the descriptions below. For more information about House Oceans Caucus Luncheons, please contact Chad English. 2008April 14 What Are We Reserving? The Science of Marine ReservesFeaturing Dr. James Lilndholm of California Statue University, Monterey Bay; Dr. Mark Carr of the University of California, Santa Cruz; and Dr. Gary Davis, US National Park Service (Ret.)
2007November 13 Carbon Sequestration in the Deep Sea: Navigating the Knowns and UnknownsFeaturing Dr. Ken Buesseler of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Dr. Jim Barry of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
September 10 Resilient Reefs: Helping Corals Help ThemselvesFeaturing Dr. Mark Eakin of NOAA Coral Reef Watch, Dr. Nancy Knowlton of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Smithsonian Institution, Dr. Robert Steneck of the University of Maine, and Kacky Andrews of the Coastal States Organization
2006May 23 It's Not Just the Heat, It's the Acidity: Impacts of CO2 Emissions on Ocean Chemistry and the Ocean's Living ResourcesFeaturing Dr. Ken Caldeira of Stanford University and Dr. Joanie Kleypas of the National Center for Atmospheric Research
April 3 The Unforeseen Ecosystem and Evolutionary Impacts of Fishing: Applying Lessons Learned to Magnuson ReauthorizationFeaturing Dr. David Conover of Stony Brook University and Dr. Timothy Essington of the University of Washington
 2005September 12 Rebuilding U.S. Fisheries: What's Working? What's Not? Scientific background for evaluating proposals to revise the Magnuson-Stevens ActFeaturing Dr. Andrew Rosenberg of the University of New Hampshire and Dr. Steven Murawski of NOAA Fisheries Service
June 20 Can the Blue Revolution Go Green? The Challenges and Opportunities of Farming the Open SeasFeaturing Daniel Benetti, University of Miami, RSMAS and Rosamond Naylor, Stanford University
March 21 Beyond the Buzzwords: Scientific Consensus on Ecosystem-Based Management in the OceansFeaturing Dr. Larry Crowder of Duke University and Dr. Don Boesch of the University of Maryland2004May 24 More Than the Eye Can See: The Chronic Effects of OilFeaturing Dr. Stanley Rice of NOAA Fisheries Auke Bay Lab and Dr. Charles "Pete" Peterson of University of North CarolinaFebruary 2 The Importance of Ocean-Bottom Real Estate: A Scientist-Led Underwater TourFeaturing Dr. Les Watling and Dr. Felicia Coleman2003October 6 The Oceans as an Incubator and Conveyor of Human and Wildlife DiseaseFeaturing Dr. Drew Harvell and Dr. Rita ColwellJuly 14 Big Fish Stories: The Rapid Decline of Sharkes, Tuna, Swordfish, Marlin, and other Large Fish in the Global OceanFeaturing Dr. Boris Worm and Dr. Ransom MyersMay 20 Oceans Renaissance: Harnessing Nature's Resilience through Ecosystem-Based ManagementFeaturing Dr. Jane Lubchenco and Dr. Andrew Rosenberg2002September 23 The Sources, Fate and Effects of Marine PollutionFeaturing Dr. Don Boesch and Dr. Don AndersonJuly 22 Biological Invasions of the Marine EnvironmentFeaturing Dr. Jim Carlton and Dr. Susan WilliamsJune 4 From Abundance to Scarcity in the Sea: Historic Richness and the History of Fisheries PolicyFeaturing Dr. Jeremy Jackson and Mr. Michael WeberMay 17 Marine Reserves as a Conservation and Management ToolFeaturing Dr. Bob Warner, Dr. Steve Palumbi, and Mr. Billy CauseyApril 12 The State of Marine Ecosystems WorldwideFeaturing Dr. Daniel Pauly and Dr. Andrew RosenbergFor more information about House Oceans Caucus Luncheons, please contact Chad English. « Back to Ocean Science Briefings |
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