2023 AMSS Abstract Book

ALASKA MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING NETWORK ANNUAL MEETING JANUARY 23RD | 8AM - 12PM | KAHTNU ROOM 2 Annual meeting of the Alaska Marine Mammal Stranding Network members and partners. Stranding Network members will be presenting summaries on stranding responses and other events from their area, highlighting lessons learned and considerations for future events or other participants to consider. INFORMED DATASETS: UNMET NEEDS AND SYNERGISTIC PATHS FORWARD FOR ARCTIC OCEAN DATASETS JANUARY 23RD | 9AM - 12PM | TUBUGHNENQ ROOM 3 The Arctic is presently undergoing rapid environmental change, yet baseline and process-based understandings of Arctic Ocean plankton are only just beginning to emerge from our mul- tidisciplinary, long-term data sets. In this workshop we will (1) review the current state of biogeochemical observations in the Pacific Arctic and (2) discuss our roles in facilitating Arctic Ocean model development and evaluation. This workshop will center on identifying opportunities for collaboration and delineating current unmet needs for data sharing and analysis within the Pacific Arctic community. This will be an annual workshop held by SEAS the Change, an NPRB funded synthesis project, seeking to build conceptual and quantitative models of nutrient supply and utilization in the Pacific Arctic. Coffee and baked goods will be provided and all are welcome. AOOS OCEAN DATA EXPLORER: GETTING THE DATA AND INFORMATION YOU NEED! JANUARY 23RD | 10AM - 12PM | KAHTNU ROOM 1 The Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS) maintains the Ocean Data Explorer (ODE) portal to make scientific and management information publicly discoverable and accessible. The ODE contains data layers such as real-time sensor feeds, operational oceanographic and atmospheric models, satellite observations and GIS data sets that describe the biological, chemical and physical characteristics of Alaska and its surrounding waters. Please join AOOS and Axiom Data Science for an interactive workshop introducing the ODE to new users, providing demonstra- tions of new user features in the ODE, and answers to your burning questions about how to use the ODE, or how to find the data and information you need. Whether you are new to the ODE or are a “super user” with questions, if you are interested in publicly accessible ocean data in Alaska, this workshop is for you. U.S.-RUSSIA SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATION: WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW AND WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE? JANUARY 23RD | 8AM - 10AM | TUBUGHNENQ ROOM 4 Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, nearly all American agencies and most of academia have ceased communication with Russian counterparts. As a result, US-Russia bi lateral science work – not only field work but shared analyses and data exchange -- has halted. (One exception is the contingency for the US CG District 17 to communicate with the Russian Federal Border Guard on matters involving incursions of the US-Russia maritime boundary; and to communicate with the Marine Rescue Service in case of an oil spill in shared waters.). This hiatus in collaboration is occurring at a critical time to understand the massive climate-induced changes in the Arctic and Bering Sea. Molly McCammon/AOOS and Margaret Williams/Independant Russia/Arctic expert will host a roundtable discussion to share any updates on work that may be proceed- ing effectively, and to discuss what programs and needs may be jeopardized as a result of non communication. In advance, we will do an informal survey of experts to understand whether, and where there may be openings to re-ignite collaboration with Russia, and to see how the US science community can support each other, as well as Russian counterparts at this time.

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