SUBMIT
AN ABSTRACT for the session "ED004: Ethical principles and practices in
the Ocean Sciences" at the 2016 Ocean Sciences Meeting that will take
place in New Orleans, Lousiana (USA) on 21-26 February 2016 (deadline is
approaching: 23 September 2016, 11:59 P.M. EDT).
Conveners of the session are: Elizabeth S Gordon and Cindy M Palinkas (co-coordinator of the IAPG-USA section).
Here the session
description: Geoethics is an interdisciplinary study that encompasses
professional ethics and scientific integrity, stewardship, and risk
communication. As such, Geoethics provides a valuable framework for
exploring our ethical obligations as ocean scientists in a variety of
settings. As scholars and experts, we have an obligation to not only
conduct research responsibly but also to inform society of potential
marine resources and hazards. For example, ocean scientists are uniquely
suited to address such issues as tsunami warnings, overfishing, iron
fertilization, and ocean pollution, informing science-based management
and policy decisions. As educators, we also have an obligation to train
our students in ethical practices and principles. The goal of this
session is to discuss these obligations through presentations that
highlight case studies at the interface of marine science and ethics, as
well as educational strategies for incorporating Geoethics into
undergraduate and graduate curricula.
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