General Information and Program
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Symposium March 16 and 17, 2001 FREE ADMISSION Hyatt Regency, Monterey, CA |
Researchers, educators, students and the public are invited to learn about salmon, steelhead, and marine fisheries conservation and management issues in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Share your ideas with leaders in marine science, education and conservation.
Registration
takes place at the symposium. No pre-registration is necessary. Credit
is available for teachers.
Event Sponsors
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Planning Committee
- Nick Papadakis and Sandy Young: Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
- Rich Hughett: Fishermen's Alliance of California
- Erica Burton, Andrew Devogelaere, Dawn Hayes, Aaron King, Liz Love and
- Maris Sidenstecker: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Steve Webster: Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Miles Croom: National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Region
- Churchill Grimes: National Marine Fisheries Service, Santa Cruz Laboratory and Sanctuary Research Activities Panel
- Steve Shimek: The Otter Project and Sanctuary Conservation Working Group
- Jason Felton: U.C. Sea Grant Extension Program
Program of Events—Friday, March 16—Sanctuary Currents 2001The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Region, present the current status of salmon and steelhead populations in the Sanctuary, the complex suite of causes underlying the decline, conservation approaches available under the Endangered Species Act, and activities to recover these populations. |
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8:00 - 8:45 am |
Registration |
9:00 - 10:20 am |
Session I |
Introductory Remarks and Salmonid Poster Unveiling |
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California Fisheries: Why Do They Matter? |
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Salmon Decline: Why Care About Salmon? |
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10:20 -10:45 am |
Break |
10:45 -12:10 pm |
Session II |
FishNet 4C: A Proactive County Initiative for Salmonid Protection and Restoration |
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Department of Fish and Game Perspective on Salmonid Recovery |
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Assessing Viability and Setting Recovery Goals for Salmonids: How Science Can Support Recovery Planning |
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12:10 - 1:15 pm |
Lunch (on your own) |
1:15 - 4:00 pm |
Session III |
Perspectives from Various User Groups and Panel Discussion |
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Program of Events—Saturday, March 17—Sanctuary Currents 2001The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary invite you to hear from fisheries experts—scientists, managers, conservationists and fishing representatives as they discuss marine fisheries conservation and management issues in the Sanctuary. |
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8:00 - 8:45 am |
Registration |
9:00 - 9:05 am |
Welcome |
9:05 - 10:30 am |
Session I |
Fisheries Conservation in Monterey Bay: What Have We Learned from the Salmon? |
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Coastal Pelagic Species: Where Are They All Coming From? |
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Overfished Groundfish and the Sustainable Fisheries Act |
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Toward a New Ocean Wilderness: Bring Back the Fish |
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10:30 - 10:45 am |
Break |
10:45 - 12:15 pm |
Session II |
Federal Fishery Management: The Challenge of Litigation |
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Changes in Management Strategies for California's Fisheries |
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A Vision for Sustainable Fisheries Along the California Coast: Protecting Habitats for Fish and Humans |
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The Cultural Value of Recreational Fishing in California: Conservation Ethics Giving Back More Than We Take |
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12:15 - 2:30 pm |
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2:30 - 3:15 pm |
Ricketts Memorial Lecture |
3:30 - 4:30 pm |
Sanctuary Awards and Reception |
Directions:
- From Highway 1 north: Exit at Del Monte/Pacific Grove, turn left on Sloat (third stoplight) and go until it ends at a stoplight (entrance to the Hyatt).
- From Highway 1 south: Exit on Aguajito, turn right at the second stoplight (entrance to the Hyatt).
- From Highway 68 Salinas: Turn right on Olmstead Road (to the Monterey Airport), then left on Garden Road and left on Mark Thomas Dr. Turn left at the next stoplight (entrance to the Hyatt).
Parking: After entering the Hyatt, turn right at the fork, and park near the main lobby. The conference will be held in the Monterey Grand Ballroom.
For more information, call Liz Love at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary at (831) 647-4255, or email liz.love@noaa.gov