Workshops & Meetings

COMPASS brings together scientists, policy makers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders to foster dialog on policy relevant science issues. Workshops and meetings range from small gatherings to large, multi-day efforts. Below is a list of workshops and meetings that COMPASS has led or played a major role in developing. For descriptions of individual meetings or meeting materials, please follow the links below.

Past Meetings

Stanford, CA (March 2008)
Legal Standards for Marine Ecosystem-Based Management: California and Beyond

Santa Cruz, CA (January 2008)
California Current Ecosystem-Based Management Initiative: Advancing the Science for Ecosystem-Based Management on the U.S. West Coast

Portland, OR (June 2007)
Ecosystem-Based Management in Oregon: Developing a Vision and Strategy for Effective Governance

Portland, OR (April 2007)
Using Case Studies to Advance a Practical Framework for Ecosystem-Based Management in Marine Systems

Durham, NH (March 2007)
Ecosystem-Based Ocean Management: Creating a Policy Relevant Science Vision

Portland, OR (February 2007)
Ecosystem-Based Management for the Oceans: Applying Resilience Thinking

Monterey, CA (December 2005)
Implementing Marine Ecosystem-Based Management: Integrating Perspectives from Science and Management

Miami, FL (November 2005)
Architects for Sustainable Offshore Aquaculture: Meeting needs while Maintaining Ecosystem Services

Friday Harbor, WA (August 2004)
Managing for Resilience: An Integrated Approach to Coastal Marine Science and Conservation

Long Beach, CA (June 2004)
Integrating Marine Reserve Science and Fisheries Management

Stanford University, CA (September 2002)
How do Aquaculture and Capture Fisheries Interact? The Ecological, Economic and Policy Implications of Aquaculture Escapes

Monterey, CA (Spring 2002)
Save Our Seas: Who's Eating Whom? Forum Series

Monterey, CA (January 2002)
Marine Reserves Worldwide: Perceptions, Realities & Options

Monterey, CA (August 2000)
The Science and Development of Marine Protected Areas and Fully-Protected Marine Reserves along the U.S. West Coast