Atlantic Ocean Energy and Mineral Science Forum

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) hosted the Atlantic Ocean Energy and Mineral Science Forum (Forum) on November 16 and 17, 2016, in Sterling, Virginia, to present ongoing and recently completed studies that address environmental questions and collect scientific data in support of expansion of energy and non-energy related activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf. The Forum’s objectives were to: 1) share with the public information from BOEM’s and other recently completed studies and ongoing science activities in the Atlantic region; 2) identify research needs/information gaps for the development of new studies through BOEM’s Environmental Studies Program; and 3) provide the public an opportunity to learn how BOEM utilizes the best available scientific information to support our decision-making processes. The Forum followed an interdisciplinary format to provide the public updates for fish and fisheries, marine mammals, coastal and marine birds, social and cultural resources, environmental stressors, and sound propagation studies, as well as an update on the marine minerals program resource evaluation efforts. In all, there were 34 presentations, which are in a final report made available through the Environmental Studies Program Information System.

USD: $16,561

2016-11-16 → 2016-11-17