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Oceanographic Research and Planning for Ecosystem Conservation

Detailed project sheets for oceanographic studies in North Aleutian Basin, Alaska, identifying key research areas and study types. Activities include modeling, field programs, sediment characterization, and ecosystem assessments.

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Oceanographic Research and Planning for Ecosystem Conservation

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  1. Oceanography, Ecosystems, Fate and Effects ProjectSheets Libby Stull North Aleutian Basin Information Status and Research Planning Meeting Minerals Management Service Anchorage, Alaska November 28—December 1, 2006

  2. How We Worked • Worksheets 1 • Added Pacific Coast • Worksheet 2 • 23 “resources”, all but 5 of “high” importance • Worksheet 4 • Reorganized the 23 into 5 “resources areas” of multiple attributes • Cross walked these with Impacting Factors/Activities • Those that rated a “3” for any activity were carried forward to Worksheet 5 • Worksheet 5 • Those attributes that ranked “3”(high) or “2”(moderate) for both of understanding of the attribute and understanding of impact on attribute were eliminated from further consideration. • The type of study(ies) needed to yield high or moderate for both categories were identified for the remaining 15 attributes. • Reordering and Reorganizing the Attributes and Needed Studies Resulted in Nine (9) Project Sheets

  3. The Projects • Physical Oceanography • Implementation of a Meteorological Buoy • Meso-scale Meteorological Modeling • Physical Oceanography Field Program • Modeling of Circulation • The Bottom • Characterization of Sediments • Characterization of Benthic Communities • Intertidal Community Characterization • Identify and Characterize Eelgrass Communities • Sea Ice Edge Productivity

  4. Field Studies Modeling Meso-Scale Met Modeling Met Buoy Oceanography. Field Program, Circulation Modeling Physical Oceanography Fate and Effects of Oil Spills

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