Ocean + Climate Workshop Series: Northeastern U.S.

July 7 - 8, 2021

More than 50 million people live along the highly urbanized corridor that lies roughly between Washington, D.C. and Maine – and within close proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, where warming waters and rising seas are presenting new challenges to municipal leaders, residents, resource users and lawmakers. But while the ocean displays some of the most acute symptoms of human-induced climate change, it also holds the keys to climate mitigation, adaptation, and a sustainable future.

On July 7-8, the Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources held a virtual workshop focused on the ocean and climate in the northeastern United States, designed to help journalists explore ocean issues that are underreported in popular media. Through conversations with a range of experts, this two-day workshop explored regional impacts of climate change on the ocean, the ocean’s potential to mitigate the impacts of climate change, the ocean’s place in human food systems, and the economic, social, scientific, and policy implications of those issues.

Workshop Itinerary

Session Recordings:

Day 1

Science on the High Seas: Checking in with the Crew of NOAA's Okeanos Explorer

The Future of Fishing: How Warming Seas Are Changing the Daily Catch

Back to the Future of Fishing: Maine's Iconic Lobster Fishery Faces Challenges on Many Fronts

Day 2

Blue Carbon, Green Infrastructure: Coastal Conservation's Role in Climate Solutions

Tilting at Windmills: Is Offshore Wind Finally Getting Off the Ground in the U.S.?

High Tide and Higher Ground: Cities Struggle with Rising Seas