Gulf of Maine Science Symposium in the works

The Regional Association for Research on the Gulf of Maine (RARGOM) has begun to plan a major symposium to be held in 2009. The Gulf of Maine Science Symposium will have sessions and presentations on the state of scientific knowledge about the Gulf of Maine, management of marine resources, and future needs for science and management. It’s envisioned as a gathering of policy makers, managers, marine industry, natural scientists, social scientists, and non-governmental organizations. The symposium will take place October 4-9, 2009, in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. DFO/St. Andrews Biological Station, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, and COMPASS are convening the symposium in collaboration with RARGOM.