Marine Planning 201 - Tackling Questions that have no Answers

Leaders in the marine science community are tasked with addressing regional conservation challenges that do not have straightforward answers. Join Allison Besch of Duke University to explore how and when you might utilize... [ view full abstract ]

Leaders in the marine science community are tasked with addressing regional conservation challenges that do not have straightforward answers. Join Allison Besch of Duke University to explore how and when you might utilize professional workshops and trainings to help a team or region move decisionmakers and stakeholders forward together.

Session leaders will share some educational workshop techniques that can be used for regional teambuilding, and will also lead a focus-group style group discussion on the value of “Marine Planning 201” topics such as network analysis, identifying group values, writing for diverse audiences, and how to convey data with trust.  While we cannot provide the answers, we can provide guidance for finding a structure or approach that might help move your particular region or project one step closer to doing so yourself.