SPLASHmail January–February 2015

• Northeast Aquaculture Conference & Exposition and the Milford Aquaculture Seminar. Portland, Maine – Jan. 14-16
• Ocean Waves Workshop. New Orleans, Louisiana – Jan. 15
• OceanWalls. Victoria, British Columbia – Jan. 21
• Mobilizing Science Knowledge & Research in the 21st Century: An NCE Sharing of Best Practices Symposium. Halifax, Nova Scotia – Jan. 26-29
• Floating Ideas Lecture Series. Sidney, British Columbia – Jan. 29
• National Conference on Beach Preservation Technology. Sand Key, Florida – Feb. 4-6
• Sidney Family Day Weekend – A Lego Brick Festival. Sidney, British Columbia – Feb 7-9
• SeaWeb Seafood Summit. New Orleans, Louisiana – Feb. 9-11
• 2015 Sustainable Communities Conference. London, Ontario – Feb. 10-12
• Citizen Science 2015 Conference. San Jose, California – Feb. 11-12
• 2015 Environmental Connection Conference. Portland, Oregon – Feb. 15-18
• OceanWalls. Victoria, British Columbia – Feb. 18
• 22^nd Annual Fishermen and Scientists Research Society Conference.Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Feb. 19-20
• Go with the Flow! Sidney, British Columbia – Feb. 20

JANUARY

Northeast Aquaculture Conference & Exposition and the Milford Aquaculture Seminar. Portland, Maine – Jan. 14-16

• Conference theme: “Bridging the Gulf in a Changing Environment”. Holiday Inn by the Bay. More info at: http://www.northeastaquaculture.org/

Ocean Waves Workshop. New Orleans, Louisiana – Jan. 15

• Workshop theme: “Beneath the waves: Energy transfer from the open ocean to the coast”.
• Workshop goals:
  • Explore recent advances in using wave information to assess sediment transport.
  • Share & discuss lessons learned and scenarios encountered that relate to waves, tides, storm surge, and nearshore currents.
  • Provide a forum for scientists, engineers, and managers to explore the issues relevant to waves.

Ocean Walls. Hillside Centre, Victoria, British Columbia. Jan 21

• WildVisions Edutainment successfully launched OceanWalls at Hillside Centre in Victoria November 4th, 2014. This “whale size” HD Interactive displays features a wide array of amazing ocean content from the public and our sponsor contributors including; Ocean Networks Canada, Centre For Whale Research, BC Ferries, Eagle Wing Tours and other local businesses and non for profits. January 21st, 2015, February 18th, 2015 and … Every Third Wednesday of Every Month
• Technology, Education and Display (TED) Forum “OceanTalks”. Featuring local experts and citizens showcasing ocean conservation issues. Email us for more info or if you have a topic you would like to present.oceanwalls@wildvision.ca

Mobilizing Science Knowledge & Research in the 21^st Century: An NCE Sharing of Best Practices Symposium. Hosted by MEOPAR. Halifax, Nova Scotia – Jan. 26-29

• Conference themes: “From science research… to new knowledge… to impact”
• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gordon McBean, President of the International Council for Science
• More information at http://meopar.ca/sciencekmb2015/

Floating Ideas Lecture Series. Sidney, British Columbia – Jan. 29

• 7:00pm, Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney BC (oceandiscovery.ca)

Through the Lens of Ecology: Marine Mammals in the Salish Sea, Misty MacDuffee
BC’s coastal waters are known for the presence of remarkable marine mammals. Our relationship with these creatures, however, has not always been so appreciative. Can the ghosts of our past actions and the increasing stress we place on marine waters like the Salish Sea, be overcome to ensure a future where all can thrive? Join Misty MacDuffee from the Raincoast Conservation Foundation for a discussion on the ecology of marine mammals in the Salish Sea, the pressures on their environment and survival, and the efforts of Raincoast and others to mitigate the hazards they face.

FEBRUARY

National Conference on Beach Preservation Technology. Sand Key, Florida – Feb. 4-6

• Conference Objectives:
  • To present the latest in beach preservation technology and real-world practice.
  • To provide a technological transfer from the scientific and engineering community to government officials who make the decisions on coastal projects and policies.
• More information at http://www.fsbpa.com/tech-conference.html

Sidney Family Day Weekend – A Lego Brick Festival. Events throughout Sidney, British Columbia – Feb 7-9

• This year’s festival theme is marine! The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre (9811 Seaport Place), Sidney BC, oceandiscovery.ca) will host a variety of Lego activities—mixing science, engineering, art and more—all weekend long! Challenges include “create a creature” and “build a boat” (we’ll test it’s ability to float!).

SeaWeb Seafood Summit. New Orleans, Louisiana – Feb. 9-11

• The SeaWeb Seafood Summit brings together global representatives from the seafood industry with leaders from the conservation community, academia, government, and the media for in-depth discussions, presentations, and networking around the issue of sustainable seafood. The goal of the Summit is to foster dialogue and partnerships that lead to a seafood marketplace that is environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable.
• More information at http://www.seafoodsummit.org/

2015 Sustainable Communities Conference. London, Ontario – Feb. 10-12

• Connect with peers, gain new perspectives and bring practical solutions that matter back to your community. Explore through study tours showcasing the best and the brightest of the “Forest City”, from a biomass plant to a brewery.Experience delegate-driven content delivered through facilitated dialogue and learning that bring fresh insights to the challenges we all face.
• More information at http://www.fcm.ca/home/events/sustainable-communities-conference.htm

Citizen Science 2015 Conference. San Jose, California – Feb. 11-12

• Citizen Science 2015 is the inaugural conference of the Citizen Science Association (CSA). It will be held at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California, USA, February 11-12, 2015. Join us for two days of building connections and exchanging ideas across a wide spectrum of disciplines and experiences. Participate and help to shape the future of citizen science!
• More info at http://citizenscienceassociation.org/conference/

2015 Environmental Connection Conference. Portland, Oregon – Feb. 15-18

• What is Environmental Connection? This is International Erosion Control Association (IECA)’s premier educational event for the erosion, sediment control and stormwater industry. Environmental Connectioncombines intense, full and half day training courses with topic-focused technical sessions and the largest expo of its kind. Environmental Connection 2015 will be a co-located event with the Industrial Fabrics Association International’s Geosynthetics 2015. Attendees will have access to both associations’ educational offerings regardless of which conference they register for (this includes morning plenary, technical sessions and panel discussions), plus one giant exhibition – all under one roof.
• More info at http://www.ieca.org/conference/annual/ec.asp

Ocean Walls. Hillside Centre, Victoria, British Columbia. Feb. 18

• WildVisions Edutainment successfully launched OceanWalls at Hillside Centre in Victoria November 4th, 2014. This “whale size” HD Interactive displays features a wide array of amazing ocean content from the public and our sponsor contributors including; Ocean Networks Canada, Centre For Whale Research, BC Ferries, Eagle Wing Tours and other local businesses and non for profits. January 21st, 2015, February 18th, 2015 and … Every Third Wednesday of Every Month
• Technology, Education and Display (TED) Forum “OceanTalks”. Featuring local experts and citizens showcasing ocean conservation issues. Email us for more info or if you have a topic you would like to present.oceanwalls@wildvision.ca

22^nd Annual Fishermen and Scientists Research Society Conference. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Feb. 19-20

• The conference will include a range of workshop sessions, the Scientific Program Committee Report, Workplan for 2015, and the Annual General Meeting.
• More info at http://www.fsrs.ns.ca/conference.html

Go with the Flow! Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, British Columbia – Feb. 20

• All day fun learning about the watercycle, local watersheds, connections between land and sea and our affect on watershed health.  Activities include “build a watershed”, watershed bingo, and more!

Ocean Literacy Pro-D Day. Newcombe Hall, Royal BC Museum, Victoria, BC – Friday, Feb. 20.  9am – 3:30 pm

• In partnership with Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), Canadian Network for Ocean Education (CaNOE), and Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators (NAME), the Royal BC Museum welcomes teachers of grades 6-8 into galleries and collection areas. This Professional Development day will focus on Ocean Literacy, and provide ideas for integrating ocean related content into museum visits and in the classroom. FREE.

Register at https://sales.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Selection.aspx?item=546&sch=500603