Full title: Ecosystem based management at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center, from how ecosystem data is being collected, to how it is being used
Presenters: David Kimmel, Ph.D., NOAA AFSC; Robert Suryan, Ph.D., NOAA AFSC
Sponsors: This seminar is part of NOAA's EcoFOCI bi-annual seminar series focused on the ecosystems of the North Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea and U.S. Arctic to improve understanding of ecosystem dynamics and applications of that understanding to the management of living marine resources. Since Oct 21, 1986, the seminar has provided an opportunity for research scientists and practitioners to meet, present, develop their ideas and provoke conversations on subjects pertaining to fisheries-oceanography or regional issues in Alaska's marine ecosystems, including the US Arctic. Visit the EcoFOCI webpage for more information.
Abstract
Two presentations will cover ecosystem based management at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center, from how ecosystem data is being collected, to how it is being used. Hear about how artificial intelligence and machine learning is being incorporated into rapid in the field analysis in order to get real-time snapshots of the Bering Sea ecosystem. Next, learn about how this data, among a variety of others, are being used directly and indirectly in fisheries management. This overview will help investigators contributing to recruitment and ecosystem studies understand how their data are being used. Additionally, the presenters hope this presentation provides the needed background and sparks additional ideas and interest for investigators to contribute to these efforts.
Bios
David G. Kimmel is a lead research oceanographer at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center. His area of expertise is Biological oceanography, zooplankton ecology, coastal ecology, climate impacts on ecosystems, and quantitative ecology.
Robert Suryan is the program manager for the Alaska Fisheries Science Center and specializes in integrated ecosystem studies to understand population and community dynamics in response to changing food availability and ocean climate.