Project – Archived

The Open Knowledge Network to Meet Ocean Decision Challenges (OceanOKN)

Tackling modern challenges with transformative approaches

Throughout history, people have been able to rely on their past experience to inform their decisions about the future. We are now entering a period of rapid change where the past is no longer a reliable guide. There is a critical need for tools to help individuals, communities, government agencies, and businesses make decisions that anticipate changes. The Open Knowledge Network to Meet Ocean Decision Challenges (OceanOKN) will enable a transformative approach to forward-looking, climate-informed decision making in fisheries.

Project Goals:

  • Build a knowledge graph that integrates downscaled climate projections with diverse ocean, fish, and fisheries data.
  • Advance application of models that use the Ocean OKN for projecting future fish distribution and abundance.
  • Help stakeholders address difficult fisheries management decisions by supporting the integration of climate considerations into their strategic planning and risk management.

Project Team

  • This is the staff photo for lisa kerr

    Lisa Kerr, Ph.D.

    Associate Professor, UMaine School of Marine Sciences

  • Andrew Pershing, Ph.D.

    Adjunct Scientist & Former Chief Scientific Officer

  • Riley Young-Morse

    Senior Program Manager

    rmorse@gmri.org

Project Sponsor

This is the national science foundation logo.

This project is made possible through the generous support of the National Science Foundation.

Read Next

  • The Impact of Learning Ecosystems Northeast

    The Impact of Learning Ecosystems Northeast

    Learning Ecosystems Northeast (LENE) is a NASA-funded collaborative partnership with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), 4-H, Maine State Libraries, Wabanaki Youth in Science, …

    Perspectives

  • Gulf of Maine Warming Update: Winter 2024–25

    Gulf of Maine Warming Update: Winter 2024–25

    Read on for an inside look at what we've learned in our winter 2024 – 25 Gulf of Maine warming update.

    Reports

  • Aquaculture 101

    Aquaculture 101

    Aquaculture is quickly gaining popularity in our region, so we created a brief overview for you about what aquaculture is and its role in the …

    Perspectives

  • Sea State Recap: Hope and the Gulf of Maine

    Sea State Recap: Hope and the Gulf of Maine

    We recently welcomed community members, researchers, and local leaders to the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) for the final installment of our winter Sea …

    Perspectives