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 3:00 pm
Lunch break: 12:15-1:15 PM (Lunch is included for in-person attendees)
Where: Midcoast School of Technology, 1 Main St Rockland, ME, 04841 and on Zoom
New! Online participants can now stay logged in for the full program, including the afternoon session.
Welcome (In-person only) 10 – 10:15 a.m.
- Registration
- Morning coffee and snacks
Morning Session (In-person and Zoom) 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- 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
Lunch Break: 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
In-person only:
- Networking opportunities
- Lunch provided. Build-your-own sandwich or salad(Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, nut-free, and shellfish-free options provided)
Afternoon Sessions (In-person and Zoom) 1:15 – 3:00 p.m.
- Presentations from experts and leaders in the field of OA
- In-depth discussion on shaping the future of OA monitoring
- Water Quality Monitoring Vendor Spotlight
View the Agenda for MOCC Symposium.docx
Please select a registration option:
Register to attend in Rockland, ME (IN-PERSON)
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.
Register to attend online (ZOOM)
MOCC Symposium morning session
Date: Tuesday, December 10
Time: 10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Event Details:
- In-person attendance is limited to 50 participants.
- Zoom access is available for both the morning and afternoon sessions.
- 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.