3rd Annual Cape Perpetua Land-Sea Symposium Nov. 20th

5:00-5:30 pm

Doors Open – Social, Poster and Tabling

Appetizers, beverages, mingle and visit tables and posters

5:30pm – 5:35pm

Welcome and Introduction

What makes this place special, why we are here, and what we hope to accomplish tonight

5:35pm – 5:50 pm

Needs and Opportunities for Science in Oregon’s Ocean

Senator Arnie Roblan & Representative David Gomberg

Framing the needs and opportunities for science, research and collaboration in Oregon's ocean, the Senator and Rpresentative will provide an update on establishment and progress on the Ocean Science Trust.

5:55pm – 6:30pm

Keynote: The Blob vs. El Nino - Impacts and Research of Warm Ocean Events

Laurie Weitkamp, PhD – NOAA Research Fisheries Biologist

Since the warm “blob” first appeared in late 2013, the NE Pacific Ocean and adjacent terrestrial environments have been unusually warm. In spring 2015, an El Niño began to develop at the equator, which will reach full strength during winter 2015/2016 and likely be one of the largest on record. Dr. Weitkamp will provide a review of these two events and describe some of the biological impacts they're having in local waters and across the North Pacific.

6:30pm – 6:45pm

 Break

6:45pm – 7:00pm

Larval Fish Connectivity and Research in Oregon’s Marine Reserves

Scott Heppell, PhD – Oregon State University Fisheries Biologist

In the first few days of life, many larval fishes disperse as if they were dandelion seeds in the wind, swept by the sea far away from where they were born. However, the ocean isn’t one big open system, and larval fish aren’t entirely at the whim of ocean currents. Dr. Heppell will highlight potential larval dispersal paths from Oregon’s new marine reserves. Initial results indicate that dispersal distances may be quite short, which may aid in design and placement of future spatial management areas.

7:05pm – 7:20pm

Tribal Historical and Cultural Uses of Cape Perpetua

Jesse Beers – Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Cultural Director

Cape Perpetua’s ecological and cultural significance was recognized well before western society’s federal and state management protections and planning within the forests and nearshore ocean environment. Jesse will provide a historical tribal perspective of this special place, highlighting cultural uses, tools and stewardship of the Cape Perpetua landscape.

7:25pm – 7:40pm

The Voice of Research: Sculpting the Role of Science Communication through Marine Reserves

Kelsey Adkisson Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Marine Reserve Program

Scientific information plays an integral role in marine conservation, management and policy in our state waters. But, why does understanding science sometimes feel like reading an obscure foreign language? The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Marine Reserves Program is delving into science communication in a new and innovative ways. Kelsey will highlight some of these new communication approaches, lessons learned, and how the Marine Reserves Program is changing the voice of science.

7:45pm – 8:00pm

Panel Discussion: Q & A

All presenters

8:00pm – 8:30pm

Refreshments will be served as attendees have an opportunity to visit themed tables and explore volunteer opportunities in research, recreation/fishing, citizen science, and education and outreach in the Cape Perpetua marine reserve.

8:30pm