Sustainable Ocean Development – A Perspective from Former, Current and Future Kiel Marine Scientists September 28 – 30, 2015 | New York City The international symposium will bring together scientists closely connected to Marine Sciences in Kiel, Germany for multidisciplinary exchange in the field of integrated ocean science in support of sustainable ocean development. Research alumni of Marine Sciences in Kiel currently working at institutions in North America, Marine Scientists with international backgrounds currently working in Kiel and postdocs from the organizing institutions are invited to exchange their views on social, economic and environmental consequences of anthropogenic impacts on the ocean and on chances and challenges for sustainable ocean development. Science Sessions: • Valued Ocean • Ocean Conservation • The Ocean in 2100 Timeline: Deadline for submission of applications: June 8, 2015 Sessions will include invited keynote lectures and presentations by selected applicants as well as pitch talks and a lively poster session. Decision on contribution acceptance: June 25, 2015 Invited lecturers include • Liesbeth Lijnzaad, Maastricht University, NL • Micheal Oppenheimer, Princeton University • Andrew Thurber, Oregon State University • Stephanie Wear, The Nature Conservancy Application and further information about the symposium at www.futureocean.org/nyconference Contact Gesche Braker and Nancy Smith, ‘The Future Ocean’, Kiel University [email protected] The symposium is co-organized and co-funded by the Cluster of Excellence ‘The Future Ocean’ in Kiel and The Earth Institute, Columbia University in New York and supported by grants from the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation and the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI). Photo: ‘New York City from The Main Street Park’, Courtesy of Christian Bobadilla, NY