This conference, with the theme of Integrating Ocean Physics and Biogeochemistry to Assess Polar Ecosystem Sensitivity to Rapid Change, will take place 5-10 March 2023 in Ventura, California.

Abstract submission deadline: 5 September 2022

Registration deadline: 4 February 2023

For more information, go to:
Conference webpage

The conference will consist of both talks and posters. One-minute oral summaries of posters will allow presenters to address the entire group, promoting enhanced interactions, in-depth discussions, and brainstorming. A GRC "Power Hour" will be held to help address the challenges women face in polar science and support the professional growth of women in our communities by providing an open forum for discussion and mentoring.

The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by November 5, 2022. Please check back for updates.

Status, Trends and Emerging Physical Properties of Polar Oceans

Discussion Leaders
  • Kristina Brown (University of Manitoba, Canada)
Speakers

Drivers and Impacts of Changing Sea Ice Dynamics

Discussion Leaders
  • Marilyn Raphael (UCLA Department of Geography, United States)
Speakers
  • Lettie Roach (NASA GISS, United States)
  • Will Hobbs (Australian Antarctic Program Partnership, University of Tasmania, Australia)
  • Sohey Nihashi (NIT Tomakomai College/ILTS Hokkaido Univ., Japan)

Changes in Polar Ocean Biogeochemistry: Paleo- and Future States

Discussion Leaders
  • Patricia Yager (University of Georgia, United States)
Speakers

Impacts of a Changing Cryosphere on Polar Marine Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Function

Discussion Leaders
  • Letizia Tedesco (Finnish Environment Institute, Finland)
Speakers
  • Sebastien Moreau (Norwegian Polar Institute, Norway)
  • Mathieu Ardyna (LRI Takuvik, Canada)
  • Jose Luis Iriarte (Universidad Austral de Chile, Chile)

Complexity, Connectivity and Change in Polar Marine Foodwebs

Discussion Leaders
Speakers
  • Maxime Geoffroy (Marine Institute of Memorial University, Canada)
  • Andrew Brierley (University of St Andrews, United Kingdom)

The Role of Interactive Effects of Multiple Drivers in Structuring Polar Marine Ecosystems

Discussion Leaders
  • Philip Boyd (University of Tasmania, Australia)
Speakers
  • Clara Jule Marie Hoppe (Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Germany)
  • Erin Bertrand (Dalhousie University, Canada)
  • Vonda Cummings (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, New Zealand)

Crossing Boundaries in Observing Coupled Ocean-Ice-Atmosphere Systems

Discussion Leaders
  • Leo Lacour (Sorbonne University (LOV), France)
Speakers
  • Manuel DallOsto (ICM-CSIC Barcelona, Spain)
  • Alison Gray (University of Washington, United States)

Predicting Habitat Changes, Range Shifts and Impacts on Populations

Discussion Leaders
  • Ryan Reisinger (University of Southampton, United Kingdom)
Speakers
  • Huw Griffiths (British Antarctic Survey, United Kingdom)
  • Mônica Muelbert (IMar/UNIFESP, Brazil)
  • Jilda Caccavo (Institute Pierre-Simon Laplace, France)

Assessing Climate Change Impacts on Coupled Social-Ecological Systems

Discussion Leaders
  • Nadja Steiner (Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canada)
Speakers

The GRC Power Hour™

Organizers