Our Harsh and Fragile Ocean
The OCEANS North America conference will be hosted in Alaska for the first time ever. On behalf of the Marine Technology Society and the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, the OCEANS ’17 Anchorage Local Organizing Committee (LOC) is honored to invite your participation in this prestigious event.
The theme, “Our Harsh and Fragile Ocean,” or “How to protect the Fragile from the Harsh with application of modern technology and traditional knowledge working together” will bring consideration of the issues of Climate Change, Diminishing Arctic Ice Pack, Ocean Acidification, Increase vessel traffic in Arctic waters, Energy extraction and much more.
Abstracts may be submitted in one of three categories:
- Regular Technical Program
- Student Poster Competition
- Special Sessions
Abstracts and student poster submissions are due March 6, 2017.