1. CoML Framework Committee Mission: Recommendations for… 2010 Census Outputs (identify needs and products) HOW TO IMPLEMENT A SYNTHESIS PLAN?

2. Framework Committee Paul Snelgrove, Chair Darlene Crist, Rapporteur Mark Costello, OBIS Mike Fedak, TOPP Pat Halpin, OBIS Patricia Miloslavich, NaGISA, Caribbean and South American NRICs Boris Worm, FMAP Mike Sinclair, GoMA Meryl Williams, SSC Jesse Ausubel, Sloan

3. Framework Reporting Goal Goal: Strategy by February 2007 Challenges: Diverse projects worldwide Diverse target audiences Need coherent Census output Only 3+ years remaining

4. Framework Committee Motivation Individual scientific papers from Census projects will largely take care of themselves… but the whole of the Census can greatly exceed the sum of its parts.

5. Framework Committee Process Three Meetings: May 2006: Rhode Island, USA Sept. 2006: St. John’s NL, Canada Jan. 2007: Durham NC, USA

6. Objectives:Objectives: To stimulate each CoML project to think about their “big messages” To identify what key Census outputs To recommend how to integrate project outputs To learn what different stakeholder groups wanted to learn from the Census and how they’d use it. To ensure projects were aware of new visualization opportunities, to determine their needs, and to bring projects together.

7. Project Questionnaire What are the big messages from your project? What do you guess that your specific accomplishments/highlights might be by 2010? Are there examples of how your data/output/analysis has been applied? (e.g., management, policy, new technology, other), or will be applied by 2010? In what year do you anticipate your major outputs, be (manuscripts, major conferences, movies, etc.) (=milestones) Who are your Census “Champions”?

8. Project Groupings (1) Core Service Projects that build cross-cutting tools (BOLD, OBIS, HMAP, FMAP) (2) Ocean Realms that focus on geographic regions or ecotypes Polar (ArcOD, CAML), Deep sea (CeDAMar, MAR-ECO, CenSeam, ChEss, COMARGE) Coastal (CReefs, GBR, NaGISA, GoMA) (3) Technology, Behaviour & Specific Trophic Groups (CMarZ, ICOMM, TOPP, POST) ???

9. Big Message (Overall) Common thread of changing oceans resulting from human activities The Census can evaluate biodiversity loss and in some cases what it means. Seven seas, one ocean

10. Big Messages C Big Messages Core Service Projects The increasing rate of change in the oceans creates a compelling need for data sets that are broad in spatial and temporal coverage. Need visualization tools to present diverse data sets in a common format but remain flexible. Data sets from diverse sources can collectively allow powerful and diverse metaanalyses but must assess quality of content.

11. Big Messages Ocean Realm P Big Messages Ocean Realm Projects Discovering new species Understanding marine biogeography (including gene flow, larval and adult dispersal) Understanding ecosystem biodiversity patterns Increased sampling of under-sampled areas Improved habitat descriptions Online databases

12. Big Messages Big Messages TROPHIC LEVEL, BEHAVIOUR & TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS Projects focused on a specific group of taxa across a range of geographic areas or ecotypes, often utilizing new technologies.

13. Major Outputs The core service project group listed tool development and their use for other CoML projects. The ocean realm projects listed “discovery of new species or distributional rules.” The global trophic level groups listed improved ecological understanding, global biogeography and ecosystem function.

14. ApplicationApplication Where has your data/output /analysis has been applied? (e.g., management, policy, etc.) Where could it be used by 2010?

15. ApplicationApplication Rapid application is a key impact mechanism. Projects should consider possible sectors that could use their knowledge. Fishing applications are common, but other changes (global warming, acidification) merit thought. Are there other economic and other societal impacts?

16. Environment & Conservation Science Education Public User Category Target Agency or user type YearTechnologyLocationProject INDUSTRIES Fishing, whaling, ornamental fish Netherlands Dept. Environment, UNEP- WCMC: report on vulnerability of deep sea corals to fishing on seamounts in international waters 2006KnowledgeHigh seas CenSeam

17. Timing of Project Outputs Census projects differ in “maturity.” Most have clear plans for manuscripts & science meetings. Other types of output (books, museum displays) well thought out in some cases and less so in others. Committee hopes our survey will clarify the proximity of 2010. “Milestone” reports to CoML Secretariat addresses this concern.

18. Who are Census Champions? Only a few projects identified Census “Champions” Typically younger and particularly enthusiastic individuals who were making exceptional contributions. Committee hopes query will inspire project leaders to consider who among their ranks to nominate for exceptional contributions to the Census.

19. GLOBAL CENSUS OF MARINE LIFE The Sum is Greater than the Parts ICoMM ArCOD POST TOPP CMarZ OBIS MAR-ECO ChEss

20. Project Groupings (1) Core service projects that build cross-cutting tools (BOLD, OBIS, Encyclopedia) (2) Ocean realms that focus on geographic regions or ecotypes Polar (ArcOD, CAML), Deep sea (CeDAMar, MAR-ECO, CenSeam, ChEss, COMARGE) Coastal (CReefs, GBR, NaGISA, GoMA) Past and Future (HMAP, FMAP) (3) Technology, Behaviour & Specific Trophic Groups (CMarZ, ICOMM, TOPP, POST) ???

21. Past to Present Microbes to Mammals (powers of 10) Nearshore to Open Ocean (also land to ocean) Seafloor to Sea Surface Tropical to Polar Pole to Pole Individuals to Ecosystems Rare to Common Biology to Physics, Chemistry, and Geology Organizational Realms

22. DEMAND Surveys Science Industry (oil, marine tourism, technology, fishing, offshore wind) Government Management NGOs Education/General Public

23. Demand Survey Process What scientific product could you use to help you in what you do? Are there other types of product we might consider? How can we best provide you with information and in what format would it be most helpful? Web-based? Paper? Given what you have heard about the Census what do you expect to learn?” Meryl!

24. SUPPLY Products Ranked potential products by… Time and effort Cost Achievability Reach

25. Process on Supply Distribute potential product lists to Project Leaders Ask them to rank them Products for Scientific CommunityProducts for Scientific Community Products for Other Stakeholders (e.g. government, NGOs)Products for Other Stakeholders (e.g. government, NGOs) Products for PublicProducts for Public Patricia!

26. Priority Products PROCESS: A third survey asked project leaders to prioritize a list of potential Census output projects they thought would best meet their needs and serve the Census as a whole.

27. Priority Products VISION: To encourage and roll out a series of products to reach a variety of audiences: -Scientific community -Other stakeholders (government, policymakers, NGOs) -General public Identified need: To establish a Synthesis Committee to move the process forward (ensure all deadlines are met and products produced in a timely fashion).

28. Product Priorities: Scientists Highest ranked priority was to develop a group of project scientists to work with OBIS, to make sure it meets the needs of the program. This group could suggest to OBIS about alternative information system needs, and visualization tools to ensure that the data tools for the Census are as flexible and comprehensive as possible.

29. Product Priorities: Scientists Message for CoML Projects: 1.Importance of feeding the project data into OBIS and use other OBIS data in their sythesis results 2.To participate in the new mapping and visualization efforts (Pat’s program)

30. Product Priorities: Scientists Other priorities: Detailed synthesis report or scientific book: book for each project / one broad synthetic book Seven Seas, One Ocean: Final Report from the Census of Marine Life (integrative book with chapters synthesizing findings)

31. Product Priorities: Scientists Other priorities: Dedicated journal issues for methods or discoveries (e.g. Proc Roy Soc UK, MEPS). Reviews at OMBAR. Sessions at scientific conferences organized around Census projects (or clusters of projects).

32. Product Priorities: Scientists Grand finale in special location (Planning to have it at the Royal Society of London, October 2010)

33. Product Priorities: Government and NGOs The top-ranked output was the grand finale event in 2010, designed to attract media attention and present the Census findings/results. Other priorities: Policy briefings and presentations at meetings where press members were present.

34. Product Priorities: Public The use of popular magazines was seen as the best mechanism to reach the general public. National Geographic was top recommendation, Scientific American second. Airlines magazines and others suggested.

35. Product Priorities: Public Additional suggestions included CDs/DVDs and YouTube and Podcast videos. Updating of portal was another priority to ensure accessibility of information.

36. Product Priorities: Public Visualization and mapping - Ongoing support for effectively presenting information and workshop for projects Compilation of video, images, highlights and other archival material Poster and other giveaways for 2010

37. Product Priorities: Public Census printed brochure A 2010 highlights report Other activities on an opportunistic basis: take advantage of the experiences and contacts of Census scientists

38. Conclusions on Supply All projects have well-articulated strategies for reaching peers within their disciplines through dedicated sessions at science meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals. The challenge for integration across themes is greater, particularly in reaching non-specialist audiences.

39. VisualizationVisualization Products for scientists Highest priority was to develop working group of project leaders to evaluate OBIS, alternative information system needs, and visualization tools to ensure flexible and comprehensive Census visualization tools.

40. VisualizationVisualization Creating compelling, intuitive, accurate and consistent visualization products for the scientific AND popular media. The unique three-dimensional and dynamic nature of the ocean realms requires more sophisticated methods than static, 2-D maps that work well for the terrestrial world Huge opportunity for Census projects to create visually engaging and novel presentations of ocean data and exploration. Pat!

41. Framework Conclusions In general, we felt that the Framework Committee worked well and that we achieved our objectives. Project leaders/liaisons were responsive. Good suggestions on supply and demand.

42. Key Recommendations Initiate a Census wide Mapping & Visualization development program to: Develop a common mapping & visualization framework. Develop technical workshops and training efforts. Develop a continuing support effort to promote the adoption of effective mapping and visualization techniques. Develop partnerships with leading mapping and visualization organizations such as National Geographic Society, Google and ESRI in to leverage the expertise and services of these groups in the communications of the Census results for 2010.

43. Key Recommendations Synthesis Committee Mandate Oversee Final Outputs Serve as Bridge to Projects Carry Common Vision through 2010 “The Framework Committee felt that there is a strong need for a new committee to ensure that synthetic products that will maximize the impact of the Census will be achieved by 2010.”

44. Framework Key Recommendations Present results to Census community. Establish Synthesis Chair & Conveners by Auckland. Establish scope and mandate of Committee.

46. Within-Project Syntheses Cross-Project Syntheses Census Wide Census Wide Synthesis Synthesis SYNTHESIS STRATEGY Project

47. Census Technologies Abundance Unknowns Other Themes Endangered Species The Census of Marine Life Census Evolutionary Tree of Life Komokiacean? Marine “Biospots” & Corridors Changing Ocean The New Biogeography of the Sea The Census of Marine Species Oxygen Minima & Other Cross-Project Issues ???????: Ocean of Discovery: Voyage of Discovery: Fred & Jesse’s Excellent Adventure:

48. SYNTHESIS TIMETABLE November 2007 – Establish Committee December 2007 – Brainstorming Meeting to…. Establish Synthesis Blueprint Establish Timetable Assign Responsibilities Define key Project Contacts Jan (?) 2008 – Submit Proposal to Sloan ………

49. Seven Seas, One Ocean For Discussion… How to organize projects? What are the synthetic themes we have missed?

50. Census Technologies Abundance Unknowns Other Themes Endangered Species The Census of Marine Life Census Evolutionary Tree of Life Komokiacean? Marine “Biospots” & Corridors Changing Ocean The New Biogeography of the Sea The Census of Marine Species Oxygen Minima & Other Cross-Project Issues ???????: Ocean of Discovery: Voyage of Discovery: Fred & Jesse’s Excellent Adventure: