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MOCC Symposium on Ocean Acidification

Join the Maine Ocean Climate Collaborative (MOCC) on Tuesday, December 10, for a dynamic, full-day symposium highlighting the latest breakthroughs in ocean acidification (OA) monitoring and research. The event will feature MOCC’s “Sensor Squad,” a team of specialists who have spent two years developing cost-effective technologies to track OA in our coastal waters.

 

Did you know that without action, the Gulf of Maine could become too acidic for shell formation by 2050?

 

Now is the time to engage with scientists, shellfish harvesters, policy makers, and business leaders to explore innovative solutions and help safeguard the future of our marine ecosystems.

*Source: “Science and Technical Assessment of Climate Change and Its Effects in Maine,” Maine Climate Council Science and Technical Subcommittee

MOCC Symposium on Ocean Acidification: Innovations in Monitoring, Emerging Technologies, and Collaborative Research for Future Policy

 

Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024

 

Time: In-person: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Online: 10:15 am to 12:15 pm

 

Where: Midcoast School of Technology, 1 Main St Rockland, ME, 04841 and on Zoom

Please select a registration option:

Morning Session (In-person or Zoom):

  • Overview of MOCC’s work addressing OA monitoring challenges.
  • Keynote presentation featuring Sensor Squad members Mike Doan (Friends of Casco Bay), Jeremy Miller (Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve), and Dr. Chris Hunt (University of New Hampshire), sharing their expertise on OA monitoring practices.
  • Maine Climate Council update on OA projections.
  • Q&A

Afternoon Sessions (In-person Only):

  • Presentations from experts and leaders in the field of OA
  • In-depth discussion on shaping the future of OA monitoring

The symposium also provides opportunities for networking, collaboration, and aligning OA policy with Maine’s climate action goals.

 

MOCC Symposium (In-person) 

Date: Tuesday, December 10

Time: 10 am to 3 pm

Where: Midcoast School of Technology, 1 Main St Rockland, ME, 04841 

Cost: Free

In-person attendance is limited to 50 participants.

Includes:

  • Overview of MOCC’s work addressing OA monitoring challenges.
  • Keynote presentation featuring the Sensor Squad. 
  • Maine Climate Council update on OA projections. 
  • Presentations from experts and leaders in the field of OA
  • In-depth discussions on recent advances in OA research.
  • Q&A
  • Networking opportunities
  • Morning coffee and snacks
  • Build-your-own sandwich or salad lunch (Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, nut-free, and shellfish-free options provided)

MOCC Symposium morning session 

Date: Tuesday, December 10

Time: 10:15 am to 12:15 pm

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

 

Includes:

  • An overview of MOCC’s work addressing OA monitoring challenges.
  • Keynote presentation featuring the “Sensor Squad.” 
  • Maine Climate Council update on OA projections.
  • Q&A

Event Details:

  • In-person attendance is limited to 50 participants.
  • Zoom access is available for the morning session.
  • ADA-compliant venue with ample free parking.
  • Lunch provided (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, nut-free, and shellfish-free options)
  • Attendance to both in-person and online events are free. 

Join us to engage with leading experts and explore the future of OA monitoring and research.

This event is sponsored by Casco Bay Estuary Partnership.