Ocean-scale science for effective marine governance: A new approach to managing Atlantic ecosystems

<p>Presentation given at the UN Prep Com 3 lunchtime side event: “Ocean-Scale Science for Effective Marine Governance, A New Approach to Managing Atlantic Ecosystems. Achieving ecosystem-based management by harnessing synergies and coordination of science for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity under a new Agreement: The ATLAS project”.</p> <p>Lunchtime side event, Friday 31 March 2017: 1.15 - 2.45pm, Conference Room 7, UNHQ</p> <p>Co-chairs:</p> <p>Dr Biliana Cicin-Sain, Global Ocean Forum</p> <p>Prof. David Johnson, Global Ocean Biodiversity Initiative</p> <p>Speakers:</p> <p>Prof. Murray Roberts, University of Edinburgh</p> <p>Dr Telmo Morato, University of the Azores</p> <p>Mr Joe Appiott, CBD Secretariat</p> <p>Dr Terry Schaefer, NOAA</p> <p>Prof. Ronan Long, World Maritime University</p> <p>http://www.un.org/depts/los/biodiversity/prepcom.htm