[Classifieds] [classifieds] ocean literacy summit

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From: "Anne Thessen" <athessen at eol.org> 




Dear Colleagues: 

On November 11 th , 12 th and 13 th , 20 10 , the New England Ocean Science Education Collaborative (NEOSEC) will host its 3 rd Biennial Ocean Science Literacy Summit at the University of New Hampshire, Durham. NEOSEC is a network of institutions across New England working to increase understanding about the vital connections between people and the ocean. This year’s theme, The Ocean Supports a Great Diversity of Life and Ecosystems, will be highlighted through interactive workshops, lectures and a panel discussion. 

Please join us! 

The program includes: 

· Thursday Evening kick-off Event 

o Film Screening: Oceans (French Version) 

· Friday Summit Day 

o Interactive workshops 

§ From Microbes to Whales: Recording and sharing diversity of ocean Life 

§ From Intertidal to Deep Sea: Monitoring e cosystem diversity 

§ Formal education tools: D iversity of life and ecosystems 

§ Informal education tools: D iversity of life and ecosystems 

o Interactive panel discussion 

§ Keynote address by Paul Snelgrove , “ Biodiversity in the 21st Century: Making Ocean Life Count” 

Dr. Snelgrove is Chair of Census of Marine Life Synthesis and Canada Research Chair in Boreal and Cold Ocean Systems 

o Networking 

o Exhibits 

· Friday Evening Reception and Lecture: An Address by Sylvia Earle 

Dr. Earle is a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence 

o Hosted by the Gulf of Maine Marine Education Association 

· Saturday Field Experiences 

o Choose from exciting local field experiences at the 

· Seacoast Science Center 

· University of New Hampshire Coastal Marine Lab 

· Great Bay Discovery Center 

Registration 

· Early Bird Registration (prior to September 23): $50 

· Regular Registration (after September 22): $60 

· Advance registration closes October 22, 2010 

For more information and to register visit the Summit website . 

Consider exhibiting as well – we offer great benefits and reasonable fees for both for-profit and nonprofit/agency exhibitors! For more information regarding exhibiting contact Molly Olsher by email or phone at: MOlsher at neaq.org or 617-226-2184. 

Please forward this message and the attached flyer on to your networks , especially: ocean science education facilitators (i.e., the bridge-builders between scientists and educators); ocean scientists; educators, including schoolteachers, librarians, and informal educators; school and education department administrators; science writers; and policy makers. 

We look forward to seeing you at the Summit! 

Pam DiBona 

Coordinator, Ocean Literacy Summit 

New England Aquarium 

Central Wharf 

Boston MA 02110 -3399 



617-973-6566 pdibona at neaq.org -- 
Anne E. Thessen, Ph.D.
Data Conservancy
Encyclopedia of Life
Marine Biological Laboratory
7 MBL St
Woods Hole, MA 02543
508-289-7519
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