Regional Science Planning

Alaska Marine Science Symposium

Since 2003, the Alaska Marine Science Symposium has assembled scientists working on myriad marine ecosystems issues concerning the waters off Alaska, as well as on the people in communities bordering those waters who make their living from the sea.

Oceans and Watersheds Symposium

This 2002 symposium focused on sustainability of changing marine ecosystems. It provided information on the status and trends of Alaska’s marine resources and ecosystems, as well as opportunities to discuss ecosystem-based management needs.

Consortium for Ocean Leadership

The Board also works through the Consortium for Ocean Leadership to encourage efforts to advance knowledge and learning in the science of oceanography and to disseminate knowledge to the scientific community and public, particularly as it relates to the North Pacific and marine areas off the coast of Alaska.

Joint Resolution 44

The Board is helping to respond to State of Alaska Senate Joint Resolution 44, which requests state and federal organizations to jointly develop a research and development plan to:

• help expand and diversify Alaska’s economy,
• strengthen and maintain the health of state research institutions, and
• protect the health of Alaskans and the environment of Alaska.