An Arctic Conceptual Model workshop co-sponsored by NPRB was held April 30 – May 2, 2013 and the workshop report is available here. The recommended citation for this report is: Dickson, D. (Editor). 2014. Developing a Conceptual Model of the Arctic Marine Ecosystem. Workshop report, North Pacific Research Board, 92p.
At its most recent board meeting, the North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) formalized its intention to commit $6 million towards the development of an integrated Arctic research program. This allocation of additional funding represents NPRB’s commitment to the region as a priority area for continued research.
FROM: Denby S. Lloyd, Executive Director
Matthew Baker, Science Director
Danielle Dickson, Arctic Program Manager
DATE: May 12, 2014
SUBJECT: Development and Initiation of NPRB Arctic Program
At its most recent board meeting, the North Pacific Research Board (NPRB) formalized its intention to commit $6 million towards the development of an integrated Arctic research program. This allocation of additional funding represents NPRB’s commitment to the region as a priority area for continued research.
NPRB’s goal is to develop a cohesive and synthetic research program that advances understanding of the Arctic marine ecosystem. NPRB will target research that supports effective management, sustainable resource use, and ecosystem information needs. The geographic extent of the program may include the northern Bering Sea (i.e. north of St. Matthew Island), the Bering Strait, the Chukchi Sea and/or the Beaufort Sea. Potential areas of research might include:
In coordination with interested external partners, an NPRB working group comprising board and panel members will further develop the framework of the program in the coming year. NPRB welcomes opportunities to explore partnerships that leverage resources to support coordinated research on marine ecosystems in the Arctic. We also welcome information regarding existing or planned studies that could impact the program design. If you have questions or would like to develop a partnership, please contact Danielle Dickson.
Join the discussion about Arctic marine research at the Alaska Marine Science Symposium on January 21 from 4:00-6:00 pm.
The Arctic Ecosystem Perspectives session at the 2014 Alaska Marine Science Symposium will consist of brief presentations from seven panel members about the exciting results and new research questions emerging from existing multi-disciplinary studies in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. The presentations will be followed by a discussion, and we encourage audience members to participate. Please join us on Tuesday, January 21 at 4:00 – 6:00 pm at the Hotel Captain Cook. The table below lists the seven panelists and the titles of their presentations.
| Panelist | Title |
|---|---|
|
Bodil Bluhm |
The Arctic Basins: An integrated physical and biological perspective |
| Ken Dunton |
The unique physical dynamics and biological seasonality of lagoon ecosystems along the eastern Alaska Beaufort Sea Coast: linkages to food webs and carbon resources |
| Kathy Kuletz |
Seasonal and spatial patterns of marine bird and mammal distributions in the Pacific Arctic: A delineation of biologically important marine areas |
| Thomas Weingartner |
The Hanna Shoal circulation field in the northeastern Chukchi Sea |
| Robert Day |
The ecological structure of the northeastern Chukchi Sea: CSESP studies, 2008–2012 |
| Jacqueline Grebmeier |
Tracking physical drivers and ecosystem response in the Pacific Arctic through the Distributed Biological Observatory change detection array |
| Lee Cooper | Results from the Pacific Marine Arctic Regional Synthesis (PacMARS) |
Knut
Aagaard
University of Washington
aagaard@apl.washington.edu
Dr. Aagaard investigates high-latitude oceanic processes and their role in climate. He is currently studying oceanic convection and its relationship to ice distribution; the contribution of the Pacific Ocean to arctic circulation; the role of fresh water from the Arctic Ocean in the control of the thermohaline circulation in the North Atlantic; and the formation of dense water on the continental shelf and its control of ocean stratification. His work involves ocean observations and monitoring as well as analysis, all within a broad regional framework. His research has entailed fieldwork throughout the Arctic Ocean and its adjacent seas and in the subarctic. Dr. Aagaard holds a joint appointment with the School of Oceanography. He has published several books and his research papers appear in a variety of oceanographic and geophysical journals.
The Core Program offers year-round funding with flexible rolling submission options.
NPRB staff begins developing draft research priorities for the Core Program in late July and August. Submit before July 2nd to be considered for the current year’s RFP development.
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