Hosted by NOAA Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
NOAA Research, with Sanctuaries, is working to increase Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion through science to support Sanctuaries and the communities that they serve. NOAA Research laboratories play an important role in partnering with the National Ocean Service and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries in understanding climate risks and vulnerabilities for ecosystem services and cultural resources. Sea Grant is a key partner in bringing NOAA’s wealth of scientific information to sustain healthy coastal ecosystems and support community needs. This panel will engage climate scientists, decision-support providers, and end users to discuss the importance of climate and ocean observations and models for community decision-making. This panel will discuss a successful partnership in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting the benefits that inclusive collaborations bring to community resilience.
Speakers:
- Libby Jewett, Director of NOAA Ocean Acidification Program (moderator)
- Melissa Watkinson, Community Engagement Lead with Washington Sea Grant
- Jenny Waddell, Research Coordinator at NOAA’s Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
- Tommy Moore, Oceanographer, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
- Charles Stock, Research Oceanographer at NOAA’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory