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National Ecosystem Modeling Workshop (NEMoW)

The NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) held a

National Ecosystem Modeling Workshop (NEMoW) August 29-31, 2007. The objectives of this workshop were to:

Identify the main classes of ecosystem, bio-physical and multispecies models used, planned, or needed within NMFS, including:
- the main objectives of these models
- basic data requirements
- when and how to use them relative to their objectives
- pros and cons of each
Compare modeling approaches and methods across the NMFS science centers
Evaluate various available modeling software packages and determine the feasibility of establishing a national ecosystem modeling toolbox
Recommend further steps (e.g. National Ecosystem Modeling Standards, Ecosystem Modeling Model Review Criteria, further engagement of the external modeling community) to advance ecosystem modeling within NMFS.

National Ecosystem Modeling Workshop (NEMoW)
August 29-31 2007
NMFS Santa Cruz Laboratory

29-Aug-07
Time	Topic
830	Welcome & Orientation
840	Overview, Objectives & Goals - Workshop Purpose & Rationale
900	The role of Ecosystem Modeling (EM) in NOAA-NMFS, NMFS Context and Forthcoming EM Issues
930	Keynote Speaker - Review of Major Model Classes
1030	Coffee Break
1100	Discussion of Major Objectives & Uses
1200	Lunch
1300	Break-out Groups Discuss Model Classification
1400	Report back to plenary Discussion of Model Types as mapped to objectives
1530	Coffee Break
1600	Break-out Groups Overriding Workshop Theme: Gauge Feasibility of Nat'l EM Standards of use & EM Review Criteria
1700	Report back to plenary & Wrap up
~1730	Adjourn
30-Aug-07
830	PIFSC	A BRIEF summary of the Ecosystem Modeling (EM) efforts and approaches at each Fisheries Science Center.
845	AFSC
900	NWFSC
915	SWFSC
930	SEFSC
945	NCBO
1000	NEFSC
1030	Coffee Break
1100	Discussion of Common, Generic Data Needs (diet, surveys, bycatch, etc.)
1200	Lunch
1300	Break-out Groups Discuss data requirements, pros & cons of each model type, experiences
1400	Report back to plenary Discussion of pros and cons of each model type & data needs for each (Model & Center)
1530	Coffee Break
1600	Break-out Groups Discuss when and how to use each of the models
1700	Report back to plenary & Wrap up
~1730	Adjourn
31-Aug-07

	Model Classes	Examples of specific models- highlights, pros, cons, etc.- given by groups of NMFS users from multiple regions
830	MS	MSVPA
845	MS	MSPROD
900	MS	Gadget
915	Food Web	Ecopath & other Energy Budgets
930	Food Web	Ecosim
945	Biophysical	Water Quality-Habitat
1000	Biophysical	Coupled NPZ-Fish
1015	Biophysical	SEPODYM+
1030	Coffee Break
1100	Ecosystem	ATLANTIS
1115	MRMs	Extended SS & MRMs
1130		Discussion of Specific Model Types
1200	Lunch
1300	Break-out Groups	Discuss Model Software & Development Issues Discuss tips, tricks, etc. & consider feasibility of Nat'l EM toolbox
1400		Report back to plenary
1430		Discussion of Nat'l EM Standards of use, EM Review Criteria
1530	Coffee Break
1600		Discussion of Nat'l EM Standards of use, EM Review Criteria Discussion of Next Steps
~1730	Adjourn



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