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Climate Change and Fisheries in the Gulf of Maine A Symposium sponsored by the Sierra Club National Marine Wildlife and Habitat Committee, April 5, 2002 Agenda April 5, 2002 8:00 AM Registration, Gates Community Center 8:30 Welcome and Remarks by COA President Steven K. Katona 9:00 First Panel of Scientists--Broad Overview of Climate Change and Fisheries (Everett, Michael, Mountain, Clapp,Burkholder) 10:15 Break 10:30 Second Panel of Scientists--A Closer look at the Gulf of Maine (Zielinski, Dionne, Milewski, Townsend) 12:00 Lunch 1:00 PM Breakout Sessions. Discussion groups on: - conflicting demands for coastal uses; - marine and coastal habitat for fish and shellfish; - coastal pollution; - fisheries management(inshore/offshore) Each group will be asked to make three recommendations for public policy that would assist fishermen and coastal communities in preparing for climate change. 2:45 Break 3:00 Reports to Plenary from Breakout groups--general Q & A, discussion, wrap-up 4:00 Reception Back to Symposium Main Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club