Ocean + Climate Series, Workshop #2:
Northeastern U.S.
July 7+8, 2021
(All times Eastern!)
Wednesday, july 7
10:30 - 11:00 a.m - Welcome and Introductions
Adam Hinterthuer
Director of Programs, Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources
Sarah Mock
Program Assistant, Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources
Dave Spratt
CEO, Institute for Journalism & Natural Resrources
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Science on the High Seas: Checking in with the Crew of NOAA's Okeanos Explorer
Kimberly Galvez
Expedition Coordinator, NOAA Office of Exploration
Kasey Cantwell
Expedition Coordinator, NOAA Office of Exploration
Jason Chaytor
Research Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. - Canyons, Seamounts and Marine Monuments: Ocean Conservation's Role in Biden's Ambitious Climate Plan
Gwynne Taraska
Advisor to Special Climate Envoy John Kerry, U.S. Department of State
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Break
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. - The Future of Fishing: How Warming Seas Are Changing the Daily Catch
Eric Pedersen
Assistant Professor of Biology, Concordia University
Travis Ford
Fishery Policy Analyst, NOAA
Peter Hughes
Director of Sustainability, Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Inc.
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Break
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Back to the Future of Fishing: Maine's Iconic Lobster Fishery Faces Challenges on Many Fronts
Kathleen Reardon
Lead Lobster Scientist, Maine Department of Marine Resources
Carla Guenther
Chief Scientist, Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries
Sheila Dassat
Executive Director, Down East Lobstermen’s Association (DELA)
thursday, July 8
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Blue Carbon, Green Infrastructure: Coastal Conservation's Role in Climate Solutions
David Reidmiller
Executive Director, Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Phillip Colarusso
Marine Biologist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Danielle McCulloch Prosser
Coastal Biologist, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Break
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Tilting at Windmills: Is Offshore Wind Finally Getting Off the Ground in the U.S.?
Katie Almeida
Senior Representative, Government Relations and Sustainability, The Town Dock
Val Stori
Project Manager, Clean Energy States Alliance
Ross Gould
Vice President for Supply Chain Development, Business Network for Offshore Wind
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Break
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - High Tide and Higher Ground: Cities Struggle with Rising Seas
Billy Sweet
Oceanographer, NOAA, National Ocean Service Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
Phil Ortiz
Acting Chief of Staff/Deputy Director for External Affairs, NYC Mayor's Office of Climate Resiliency
Linda Shi
Assistant Professor, City and Regional Planning, Cornell University