Climate Events
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Webinar on Blue Carbon Solutions
![Kelp forests store blue carbon. Kelp forests store blue carbon.](https://drupalarchive.oregonshores.org/sites/default/files/styles/bear_full_1x/public/sites/default/files/media-library/plants/kelp_forest_patrick_webster.jpg?itok=ts3E8yqH)
Open Communications for the Ocean (OCTO) presents an online national-level webinar on “Strengthening Blue Carbon Solutions in U.S. Ocean Policy” on Wednesday, July 26, 10 a.m. (our time).
The presenter is Anne Christianson of...
Talk on Offshore Wind
![Proposed multi-turbid floating wind platform design for the North Atlantic. Photo of proposed multi-turbid floating wind platform in the North Atlantic.](https://drupalarchive.oregonshores.org/sites/default/files/styles/bear_full_1x/public/sites/default/files/media-library/wave_energy/multi_turbine_floating_wind_platform.png?itok=FNGuVZAu)
On Wednesday, July 19, from 9-10 a.m., NOAA National Marine Protected Areas Center and OCTO (Open Communications for the Ocean) host part one of their series of webinars discussion the development of offshore wind...
Webinar on Offshore Wind Energy
Open Communications for the Ocean (OCTO) is sponsoring a national-level discussion of “Developing Offshore Wind in U.S. Waters.” Part 1 of this webinar, on the planning and regulatory framework for offshore wind, takes place online on Wednesday, July 19, 9 a.m. (our time).
The presenters are...
Seminar on Seagrass and Ocean Warming
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The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) in Charleston continues its summer lecture series with a talk titled “Ecological interactions and spatial context mediate seagrass resilience to oceanwarming” on Wednesday, July 12,...
National Climate Summit
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![Waves during a king tide. Waves during a king tide.](https://drupalarchive.oregonshores.org/sites/default/files/styles/bear_full_1x/public/sites/default/files/media-library/coastal_vistas_non-aerial/waves_at_king_tide_jenny_green.jpg?itok=USl6Y7lO)
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine invite community “stakeholders” along with experts and decision-makers to a Climate Crossroads Summit, taking place online July 11 (6 a.m.-4 p.m.), and July 12 (6 a.m.-1 p.m.). The...
Talk on Climate and Fisheries
![Crab boas off Silver Point. Crab boats off Silver Point.](https://drupalarchive.oregonshores.org/sites/default/files/styles/bear_full_1x/public/sites/default/files/media-library/miscellaneous/fishing_crab_boats_off_silver_point_tiffany_boothe_0.jpg?itok=36yjiyGM)
The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) is hosting a special research talk and discussion on “Climate, ecosystems and fisheries: evolving our science advice.” It takes place on Monday, July 10, at 4 p.m. in the HMSC...
Webinar on Nature-based Resilience
![Establishing seagrass to control erosion. Establishing seagrass to control erosion.](https://drupalarchive.oregonshores.org/sites/default/files/styles/bear_full_1x/public/sites/default/files/media-library/plants/seagrass_erosion_control_femajpg.jpg?itok=Gb6KwZOv)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hosts a series of webinars known as the “Ideation Hour.” An online discussion coming up on Wednesday, June 28, at 10 a.m. (our time), may be of particular interest to those...
Workshop on Climate Interventions
![King tide swamps Siuslaw North Jetty. King tide swamps Siuslaw North Jetty.](https://drupalarchive.oregonshores.org/sites/default/files/styles/bear_full_1x/public/sites/default/files/media-library/king_tide_and_other_flooding/king_tide_siuslaw_north_jetty_1.jpg?itok=whLqdm6v)
While not specific to Oregon or the West Coast, an online workshop offered by the National Academies of Sciences might be of interest to anyone concerned about climate change and efforts to combat it. “Climate...
ORKA Community Update
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On Wednesday, June 7th the Oregon Kelp Alliance (ORKA) hosts a community update. This free hybrid event will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the OSU Port Orford Field Station (444 Jackson St in Port Orford) and live-streamed on Zoom.
About the talk:
"Want to...