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A Century of Ecosystem Science: Planning Long-Term Research in the Gulf of Alaska
A Century of Ecosystem Science Planning LongTerm Research in the Gulf of Alaska Author:Committee to Review the Gulf of Alaska Ecosystem Monitoring Program, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Polar Research Board, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council This report provides guidance to the Gulf Ecosystem Monitoring (GEM) program to help ensure that it is based on a a science plan that is robust, far-reaching, and scientifically sound. The report commends the Trustee Council for its foresight in setting aside funds to create a trust fund to provide long-term research support; it notes that the G... more »EM program offers an unparalleled opportunity to increase understanding of how large marine ecosystems function and change over time. The report outlines elements of a sound long-term science plan, including conceptual foundation, scope and geographic focus, organizational structure, community involvement, data and information management, and synthesis, modeling, and evaluation.« less