Blue Ocean Symposium, presented by Stifel – March 17

Humpback whale diving into the water. Image of a black and white humpback whale tail as the whale is diving.

Join us for our 2023 Blue Ocean Symposium, presented by Stifel, on Friday, March 17!

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For the first time since 2019, we’re holding our symposium in person. But new this year, we’ll also have a virtual option! Participants can join us online from the comfort of their home or office, or in person at the Seacoast Science Center. But reserve soon, as space is limited!

During this all-day event, you can learn about current initiatives that are protecting marine life and our ocean environment and how you can help.

Confirmed topics include:

  • Seal Science on the Seacoast – Improving Our Understanding of Charismatic Megafauna in a Changing Gulf of Maine
  • Ocean Observing Systems
  • A brief overview of aquaculture research at UNH: ropeless farming and integrated multi-trophic aquaculture
  • Microplastics
  • Newcomers to the region: Preliminary results of novel predatory effects on American Lobster
  • Sand lance, shearwaters, and whales: spatial overlap and implications for conservation and management
  • On-Demand Lobster Gear
  • Marine Debris Issues and Local Trends
  • Summary of 2022 Whale Watch Season

Click here to view the full agenda

Symposium Registration

Registration is free, but donations are appreciated.
Refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees (space limited)

Register Now

Presenting Sponsor:

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Additional sponsors/supporters:

This program is funded, in part, by NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management under the Coastal Zone Management Act in conjunction with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Coastal Program

 

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