Marine scientists hold national symposium linking marine science and governance to address global challenges
Marine scientists look into the linkage of good governance in addressing the growing global issues such as pollution, biodiversity loss, overfishing and the effects of climate change duringits online national symposium on July 22-24, 2021.
More than 300 scientists from all over the country and abroad will come together, albeit virtually for the16th National Symposium organized by the Philippine Association of Marine Science (PAMS).
"As PAMS continues to endeavor the promotion of marine science in the country, the PAMS16 symposium will focus on highlighting the connection between marine science and good governance and scrutinize the ways to make our seas healthy. Vibrant oceans will provide benefits such as livelihood, food, genetic resources, and cultural and aesthetic values to the people," said Dr. Romell Seronay, PAMS16 President.
Aligned with the theme, "Linking Marine Science and governance in addressing global challenges," sessions will focus on topics related to marine science, governance, and global challenges. The 200 plus presentations will cover topics from marine resources and biodiversity, subsistence and small-scale fisheries, climate change and resiliency, oceanography, use of technology in fisheries and aquaculture, West Philippine Sea, citizen science, people and nature, land-sea interactions, microplastic and marine debris, science education and governance and policies
"PAMS is the biggest association of marine science practitioners in the country. The association aims to provide a venue for workers and enthusiasts in marine science and allied areas to link and network with local and international institutions and continue discussing solutions to the pressing global issues in marine science. Importantly, these problems we created can be solved by applying decisive transdisciplinary and coordinated actions to benefit our coastal communities.
The PAMS16 Symposium is hosted by the Caraga State University, in partnership with the USAID FishRight Program and supported by Oceana. (END)
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