NOAA Science Seminar Series

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: GLONET: Mercator's End-to-End Neural Forecasting System

Presenter(s): Anass El Aouni (Mercator Ocean International, Toulouse, France)

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coastal Ocean Modeling Seminars: https://coastaloceanmodels.noaa.gov/seminar/

SeminarContact: Alexander.Kurapov@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Connect with Google Meet meet.google.com/kti-ktaw-nes,
Phone Numbers (US)+1414-856-5982 PIN: 248 179#

Abstract: Accurate ocean forecasting is crucial in different areas ranging from science to decision making. Recent advancements in data-driven models have shown significant promise, particularly in weather forecasting community, but yet no data-driven approaches have matched the accuracy and the scalability of traditional global ocean forecasting systems that rely on physics-driven numerical models and can be very computationally expensive, depending on their spatial resolution or complexity. Here, we introduce GLONET, a global ocean neural network-based forecasting system, developed by Mercator Ocean International. GLONET is trained on the global Mercator Ocean physical reanalysis GLORYS12 to integrate physics-based principles through neural operators and networks, which dynamically capture local-global interactions within a unified, scalable framework, ensuring high small-scale accuracy and efficient dynamics. GLONET's performance is assessed and benchmarked against two other forecasting systems: the global Mercator Ocean analysis and forecasting 1/12 high-resolution physical system GLO12 and a recent neural-based system also trained from GLORYS12. A series of comprehensive validation metrics is proposed, specifically tailored for neural network-based ocean forecasting systems, which extend beyond traditional point-wise error assessments that can introduce bias towards neural networks optimized primarily to minimize such metrics. The preliminary evaluation of GLONET shows promising results, for temperature, sea surface height, salinity and ocean currents. GLONET's experimental daily forecast are accessible through the European Digital Twin Ocean platform EDITO.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: preprint: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2412.05454GLONET daily forecast products: https://glonet.lab.dive.edito.eu/

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Myths of Management Strategy EvaluationNOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Cassidy Peterson, SEFSC, NOAA Fisheries. John Walter, SEFSC, NOAA Fisheries.

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and NOAA LibrarySeminar Contacts: Dr. Bai Li (bai.li@noaa.gov) and Library Seminars

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4933243

Accessibility: Captions are available during the live presentation and once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel automatic captions are added. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.

Abstract: Management strategy evaluation (MSE) is a useful framework in which to develop management procedures that achieve stakeholder-defined management objectives; however, it is highly resource intensive. We recognize the importance of right-sizing the tool to the research question and appropriately integrating MSE into the U.S. fisheries management framework. We present and debunk the myths that hinder successful application of MSE: use and application, consistency with the U.S. fisheries management framework, and maximizing stakeholder engagement.

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on the NOAA Library YouTube channel.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Marine fish on the move: challenges and prospects for fisheries adaptation
SWFSC Fisheries Ecology Division Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Malin Pinsky, Associate Professor, University of California Santa Cruz

Sponsor(s): NOAA NMFS SWFSC Fisheries Ecology Division

Seminar Contact(s): tanya.rogers@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=me1828d5bdbdc592e989ccb429e285e32; Password: fedsem1nar! ; Join by phone: 415-527-5035 (US only, not a toll-free number); Access code/meeting number: 2828 966 2761

Abstract: Ocean life is on the front lines of climate change, with many species living closer to their limits and shifting to new locations faster than species on land. Marine communities are also rapidly turning over to new species compositions. This talk will examine how large-scale observations are transforming our understanding of climate impacts on ocean life and the unique conservation challenges these changes create. Most importantly, however, science is also revealing solutions to preserve marine biodiversity and seafood in the decades ahead.

Recordings: The talk will not be recorded.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Who Eats Who and Why

Presenter(s): Amy Cook Ph.D. Professor, The Evergreen State College

Sponsor(s): NOAA NWFSC Monster Seminar Jam

Seminar Contacts: Vicky Krikelas, Vicky.Krikelas@noaa.gov

Remote Access:

https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=mc0b25ecb4d4c728d6fd517beacd3667a

Meeting number (access code): 2830 919 5990
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Abstract: In several ways, sculpins are a model organism for studying feeding behavior. Drawing from my work on marine species of sculpins on the West Coast, this presentation will provide an overview of what influences the composition of a fish's diet and discuss particular examples and some of the challenges in studying feeding behavior. The prey species that end up in the diet of a fish are the result of a sequence of factors including availability in the environment, encounter, detection, decision to attack and prey capture performance. Each of these factors is, in turn, influenced by the morphology and behavior of the fish. A juvenile tidepool sculpin (Oligocottus maculosus) foraging for food encounters a particular set of potential prey that is linked to the prey species present in the environment and how the fish is searching " cruising, sit-and-wait or saltatory foraging. In order for a prey to be attacked, it must be detected by the fish. Many predators do not attack every potential prey they encounter so there is an element of selectivity in the feeding sequence. Lastly, among the prey that a predator attacks, some are easier to capture than others. If we shift are perspective and look at this sequence from the perspective of prey, we see that many anti-predator strategies shown by prey species have evolved to challenge the predator at one or more of these stages in the feeding event. For example, camouflage makes a prey more difficult to detect and highly elusive prey, with high levels of vigilance and strong locomotor abilities, are more difficult to capture. This sort of holistic view of fish feeding gives us a more detailed view of ecology, behavior and the evolutionary history of predators and prey.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: NOAA National Weather Service CONOPS for Products, Impact-based Decision Support Services, and Training/Outreach to the U.S. Coast Guard: Working with our Core Governmental Partners in Support of their Life-Saving MissionNOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Christopher W. Landsea, Ph.D., National Hurricane Center, Branch Chief

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library and National Weather Service.

Seminar Contact(s): library.seminars@noaa.gov

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4933590

Accessibility: Captions are available during the live presentation and once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel automatic captions are added. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.

Abstract: The Mission Statement of the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS), which guides all of our products and services, is the following: Provide weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy. NWS has developed a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for weather forecasting, Impact-based Decision Support Services (IDSS), and training that NWS will provide the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) nationwide in order to facilitate a comprehensive and consistent level of support to our USCG colleagues. This USCG-NWS CONOPS endeavors to assure the USCG is supplied with accurate weather and water information for daily and emergency operations by providing details needed for successful support by NWS offices. This presentation discusses the various components of the CONOPS and provides examples of the critical forecasting, IDSS, and training that NWS provides the USCG.

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on the NOAA Library YouTube channel.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The NOAA Research Global-Nest Initiative: New Frontiers in Numerical Modeling

Presenter(s): Dr. Lucas Harris, NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics LaboratorySeminar Contacts: Morina Royer (morina.royer@noaa.gov), John Xun Yang (jxyang@umd.edu). Host: Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC)

Remote Access: Zoom

Remote Access: https://go.umd.edu/harriswebinar
Zoom Meeting ID: 979 1570 6901
Zoom password: essic
US Toll: +13017158592
Global call-in numbers: https://umd.zoom.us/u/aMElEpvNu

Abstract: Traditional global models and high-resolution limited-area models are limited in the range of phenomena they can represent with the fidelity needed by both science and society. This partitioning also restricts two-way interactions between large-scale circulations and local phenomena, especially for small-scale convective and orographic processes that feed back onto larger scales.
The NOAA Research Global-Nest Initiative is a multi-center effort to develop new global-nested and global storm resolving models to address these shortcomings of traditional models and to bring together both weather prediction and climate simulation models. This effort centers around the GFDL System for High-resolution prediction on Earth-to-Local Domains (SHiELD), built upon a strong foundation of common technologies, including the FV3 Dynamical Core, seamlessly integrated with both the UFS and the GFDL Seamless Modeling Suite. I will describe already the successes of the initiative, including the new 6.5-km SHiELD used for real-time weather prediction, new versions of our T-SHiELD and C-SHiELD global-nest models, and our X-SHiELD global-storm resolving model. Both scientific and prediction advances have been demonstrated, especially regarding significant advances in tropical cyclone track prediction skill and in cross-scale interactions for tropical convection and mountain snowpack, amongst others. I will close with discussion of new technologies, including this efforts' contributions to machine learning models through the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, and to Pace, a complete rewrite of FV3 and SHiELD in Python for performance-portable computing, especially GPUs.Subscribe/Unsubscribe to the NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly email:Send an e-mail to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' or 'unsubscribe' in the subject or body of the email. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your comments and ideas!

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Building Bridges: New marine mammal research and collaborative opportunities at University of Washington

Presenter(s): Amy Van Cise, University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery SciencesSeminar Contacts: Rachel Wuest (Rachel.Wuest@noaa.gov), Amanda Warlick (Amanda.Warlick@noaa.gov)

Accessibility: Accessibility information: closed captioning

Remote Access: WEBEX MEETINGhttps://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m8de8666ad70e094f286751cfb4e2af5e
Meeting number (access code): 2826 895 7840

Meeting password: 2025AFSC

Abstract: By way of introduction to the AFSC team of scientists, this seminar first introduces the research efforts of UW's Whale and Dolphin Ecology lab, followed by a description of some programs of interest at UW that may support collaboration between the two organizations. Research at the Whale and Dolphin Ecology lab is primarily focused on studying marine mammal evolutionary ecology using a suite of omics and acoustics approaches. Much of our research is focused on sociality - the suite of socially learned behaviors specific to a group of animals "as an integral ecological strategy that drives evolutionary processes. This research has included genetic and genomic sequencing to understand population structure and historical demographics or evolutionary processes, genetic metabarcoding to study diet or microbiomes, and eDNA to improve our understanding of 3D spatial distributions and population structure in elusive species. The lab is also involved in several acoustics endeavors, including studying the vocal behavior of Cook Inlet beluga whales and monitoring delphinid interactions with seaweed farms off the coast of Puerto Rico. More broadly, I will outline how we may use UW's internship programs, marine mammal ecology course, and the UW SAFS graduate research program as potential avenues for collaboration between AFSC and the UW Whale and Dolphin Ecology lab in the areas of research, outreach, or education.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Recordings and speaker information can be found on the 2025 AFSC Seminar Series website.Subscribe/Unsubscribe to the NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly email:
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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: The Fisheries Information System program (FIS), the National Observer Program's Electronic Technologies program (ET), and the National Catch Share Program (CSP)

Presenter(s):
Lisa Peterson, Fisheries Information System, Acting Program Director
Lily Rios-Brady, ECS Contractor in Support of NOAA Fisheries, Program Coordinator

Sponsor(s): NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and NOAA Library

Seminar Contact(s): Library Seminars

Remote Access: This event has been canceled

Abstract: The Fisheries Information System program (FIS), the National Observer Program's Electronic Technologies program (ET), and the National Catch Share Program (CSP) are collectively awarding up to $5.5 million of FY 2026 funding (subject to appropriations) through a competitive RFP to support fishery-dependent data projects. Regional Offices, Science Centers, Headquarters Offices, FINs, and state partners, through the Interstate Commissions, are eligible to compete. Join Acting FIS Program Director Lisa Peterson and FIS Program Coordinator Lily Rios-Brady to learn about the changes to this years RFP, what makes a high-quality proposal, and better understand the RFP focus areas.

Keywords: Fishery-dependent, RFP, modernization

Bio(s):
Lisa Peterson has supported the Fisheries Information System (FIS) program for the past six years. She started at NOAA as a Knauss Fellow in the Office of Science and Technology.

Lily Rios-Brady is a contractor with ECS and joined the FIS team in 2023 as the program coordinator.

Accessibility: Captions are available during the live presentation and once uploaded to the NOAA Library YouTube Channel automatic captions are added. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on the NOAA Library YouTube channel.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: The Spatial Economics Toolbox for Fisheries

EBM/EBFM Seminar Series by NOAA Library

Presenter(s): Lisa Pfeiffer, NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Economist

Sponsor(s): NMFS Ecosystem Based Management/Ecosystem Based Fishery Management Seminar Series (EBM/EBFM) and NOAA Library.

Seminar Contact(s): EBFM/EBM Environmental Science Coordinator, Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4945260

Abstract: Lisa will introduce a new economic modeling tool called the Spatial Economics Toolbox for Fisheries. FishSET can help us understand and predict effects on fisheries resulting from changes that occur, including fishing regulations, closed areas, fleet size, or climate conditions. FishSET aims to facilitate modeling approaches to fishery outcomes by providing tools that make it easier to work with fishery data and understand fisher behavior. The FishSET R package is a set of tools for managing and utilizing fisheries data, including: Data management and quality control; Data analysis; Visualizing data; Mapping fishing effort; Statistical modeling; Policy comparisons; and Reproducibility of research and policy analysis.

Accessibility: Captions are available during the live presentation and once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel automatic captions are added. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on the NOAA Central Library YouTube channel.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Advancing natural resource management assessments in Pacific Island communities with uncrewed aerial vehicle and geospatial datasets (RECORDED)
Coral Collaboration Monthly Seminar

Presenter(s): Romina King, University of Guam, and Molly Chambers, Guam Coral Reef Initiative

Sponsor(s): NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program

Seminar Contact(s): Caroline Donovan, caroline.donovan@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pgn-asvi-kgp
Or dial: (US) +1 402-921-2224 PIN: 488 546 477#


Accessibility: Closed captioning available through Google Meet platform

Abstract: Emerging technologies, like remote sensing and uncrewed aerial vehicles, are becoming more increasingly present in natural resource management for Pacific islands. This is especially significant for rural island communities in Micronesia that are vulnerable to numerous environmental threats, such as typhoons, wildfires, coral bleaching, and invasive species. UAVs or drones are a transformative solution to address data and surveying gaps concerning these threats. In Micronesia, the University of Guam (UOG) Drone Corps program was established to train individuals into becoming FAA art107b-certified remote pilots to support the work of scientists and natural resource managers. UOG Drone Corps works closely with local agencies, governmental programs, and educational institutions to deliver geospatial datasets (i.e. RGB, NDVI, LIDAR) and readily accessible imagery to guide long-term monitoring. In this presentation, we will highlight the UOG Drone Corps' research, collaboration, and outreach aimed at producing effective resources for local island communities. As an example of our products and services, we will feature our partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Guam Coral Reef Initiative and our current efforts to map Guam's priority coral reef sites.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials:

Recordings: Seminar recording will be available afterward, as requested.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: eDNA Monitoring in the National Estuarine Research Reserves; Lessons on Standardization, Communication and Implementation

Part of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Alison Watts, Assistant Research Professor, Dept of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New Hampshire

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics

Seminar Contact(s): Nicole Miller, NOAA 'Omics Portfolio Specialist, noaa.omics@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register Here

Abstract: Incorporating eDNA into coastal monitoring may support management of key species, and identify the arrival of new and expanding species, as well as a variety of biodiversity metrics. However, eDNA analyses and interpretation can be challenging in some estuaries where high turbidity, organic material, and DNA transport may inhibit or confound results. Resource managers who are unfamiliar with eDNA may find results difficult to interpret and may be reluctant to use data generated by an unfamiliar, non-standardized method. We present findings and recommendations from a two-year pilot project that involved collecting quarterly eDNA samples at 10 National Estuarine Research Reserves in coordination with existing water quality sampling. Fish species lists were compared to expected species identified through other methods. General eukaryotes species data were used to identify differences between sites and estuaries, seasonal trends, and develop biodiversity metrics. Results were presented to local managers to provide information on fish assemblage and biodiversity at each location. Managers were encouraged to offer feedback on useability, accessibility and barriers to use of eDNA at each site. We found that eDNA monitoring can substantially benefit resource managers, particularly in locations with limited conventional biological monitoring, but that support for interpretation and post-analysis processing is very important for many users. We will present an overview of findings, and communications materials we have found beneficial to managers.

Bio(s): Dr. Alison Watts is Research Faculty at the University of New Hampshire, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Watts's main research interest include working with regulatory agencies and resource managers to assess and remediate water resource impacts. She has worked extensively on watershed planning and restoration, green infrastructure implementation, and water quality assessment. Her current work is focused on the use of molecular methods, primarily eDNA, and includes early detection of invasive species, water quality indicators, impacts of aquaculture, and baseline assessments in coastal systems.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: A recording of this presentation will be made available on the NOAA Omics website. View past omics seminar recordings here: https://sciencecouncil.noaa.gov/NOAA-Science-Technology-Focus-Areas/NOAA-Omics

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: March NOAA NWS Alaska Climate Outlook Briefing

Presenter(s): Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy

Sponsor(s): NOAA/OAR/Climate Program Office and the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP)

Seminar Contact(s): Liz Carter (emcarter4@alaska.edu) & Genie Bey (genie.bey@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://alaska.zoom.us/meeting/register/rx8-0KFSRTal35bOK-YU2g

Abstract: We will review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecasting tools, and finish up with the Climate Prediction Center's forecast for April 2025. Join the gathering online to learn what's happened and what may be in store with Alaska's seasonal climate.

Bio(s): Rick Thoman is the Alaska Climate Specialist with ACCAP and has many years of experience producing reliable Alaska climate change information and graphics describing Alaska's changing environment. His work spans the bridge between climate modeling, Alaska communities, and the media.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Slides, links shared during the presentation, and a recording may be found after the meeting at the URL listed above.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Increasing the educational impacts through citizen scienceNOAA Library Seminars

Presenter(s): Roy Arezzo - Teacher at Sea Alumni Association NOAA Fellow. Jeanette Johnson - Pacific Museum of Natural History, Field Science Coordinator

Sponsor(s): NOAA Library and NOAA Education

Seminar Contact(s): library.seminars@noaa.gov and Rebecca Funk (rebecca.funk@noaa.gov)

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4964186

Accessibility: Captions are available during the live presentation and once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel automatic captions are added. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.

Abstract: Through this webinar we will be exploring the importance of incorporating meaningful educational opportunities in citizen science programs. Roy Arezzo - Teacher at Sea Alumni Association NOAA Fellow will be sharing his work from the past year as he has helped to expand and build out educational resources for several existing projects. Additionally, Jeanette Johnson - Field Science Coordinator - will be spotlighting the success of educational outeach in the LiMPETS program.

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on the NOAA Library YouTube channel.

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NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: A practical approach for integrating eDNA into stock assessment and fishery management advice

Part of the NOAA Omics Seminar Series

Presenter(s): Diana Baetscher, Research Geneticist, NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA Omics

Seminar Contact(s): Nicole Miller, NOAA 'Omics Portfolio Specialist, noaa.omics@noaa.gov

Remote Access: Register Here

Abstract: Of the many types of omics data, environmental DNA (eDNA) may present the biggest opportunity for developing quantitative estimates of relative abundance trends, a key input for stock assessment models. However, eDNA has yet to be widely adopted within fisheries management frameworks, largely given the skepticism that many scientists have towards new and evolving methods. We address key challenges that have limited eDNA from being incorporated into fisheries management frameworks and propose a roadmap for using eDNA in multiple types of stock assessment models. A primary impediment to operationalizing eDNA is the lack of interdisciplinary research teams, including geneticists, stock assessors, and other fisheries scientists and managers, which are necessary to interpret methods and results across scientific disciplines and ensure data are being used appropriately.

Bio(s): Diana leads the environmental DNA research at AFSC in Juneau, Alaska. Her projects apply genetic methods to a range of ecological and fisheries management questions, including population genetics of rockfishes and seabirds, and foraging ecology and diets of Northern fur seals. Diana started in her role at AFSC in 2021.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: A recording of this presentation will be made available on the NOAA Omics website. View past omics seminar recordings here: https://sciencecouncil.noaa.gov/NOAA-Science-Technology-Focus-Areas/NOAA-Omics

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NOAA Science Seminar Series
Title: Success Stories from the NOAA Fisheries Ecosystem Based Fishery Management (EBFM) Road Map

Remote Access: https://vimeo.com/event/4883987

Presenter(s): Kelly Denit, Director of NOAA Fisheries' Office of Sustainable Fisheries

Sponsor(s): NMFS Ecosystem Based Management/Ecosystem Based Fishery Management Seminar Series (EBM/EBFM) and NOAA Central Library.

POC: EBFM/EBM Environmental Science Coordinator, Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov)

Abstract: Under the requirements of the Magnuson Stevens Act, U.S. federal fisheries management constantly strives to balance ecological and economic sustainability. NOAA Fisheries and our partners have advanced our efforts to address this tension through our expanded work to implement ecosystem based fisheries management. This presentation highlights the ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM) planning process described in the EBFM roadmap and case studies that demonstrate the principles of the EBFM guidelines.

Keywords: ecosystem based fisheries management; sustainability, economic viability

Bio(s): Kelly Denit is the Director of NOAA Fisheries' Office of Sustainable Fisheries. The Office of Sustainable Fisheries supports the implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), manages fisheries for Atlantic highly migratory species, and helps ensure the safety of seafood sold in the United States. Ms. Denit joined NOAA Fisheries in 2005 and has held various positions in international fisheries, the NOAA Program Coordination Office, and the Office of Sustainable Fisheries. Ms. Denit earned a B.S. in Ecology from Yale University and an M.S. in Biological Oceanography from the University of Miami. She also completed NOAA's Leadership Competencies Development Program in 2014.

Accessibility: Captions are available during the live presentation and once uploaded to the NOAA Central Library YouTube Channel automatic captions are added. Sign language interpreting services and closed captioning are available, but need to be requested at least 5 days before the event.

Recordings: Recordings will be shared 24 hours after the event on the NOAA Central Library YouTube channel.

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