[excuse cross postings - sharing for a colleague] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The US Climate Variability and Predictability (US CLIVAR) program is accepting abstract submissions for their 2024 Optimizing Ocean Observing Networks for Detecting the Coastal Climate Signal Workshop. *Purpose:* Society experiences changes in the global ocean through the ocean’s boundaries. While climate change is certain, its effects in coastal and ocean boundary regions vary considerably geographically. The climate signal is the link between the broader changing climate and the resulting events, which manifests differently in coastal areas than in the open ocean. The U.S. territorial waters encompass 11 Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs) that range from the cold waters of the Arctic to the tropical waters of the Pacific Islands, and include the Great Lakes that are the world’s largest system of freshwater lakes. As climate change leads to a warmer ocean, LMEs will be exposed to increasing stressors, and coastal communities will be more vulnerable to the effects of climate anomalies. Under these circumstances, it is key to develop a framework that improves the link between larger scale climate variability in the open ocean and its signatures along the coasts. *When:* Wed, 3 April to Fri, 5 April 2024 *Where:* Boulder, CO, USA *Hybrid Format?*: Yes *Who should participate?:* Attendance is open to all, with participation sought from the ocean and climate science, coastal oceanography, biogeochemistry, marine science, modeling, subseasonal to decadal, climate prediction, and climate assessment communities. The workshop will be inclusive of attendees across career stages and identities (e.g., gender, race, ethnicity, orientation). Students and early career professionals are encouraged to participate in leadership roles such as speakers and facilitators. Additionally, applications for limited travel support will be available through registration for students, early-career scientists (within 10 years of last degree), and scientists from under-represented communities. *Objectives:* Bringing together operators and users of coastal ocean observing systems to identify key science issues in detecting and responding to coastal climate change in the coming decades. To achieve this, the workshop will: [1] Identify opportunities to accelerate the co-design and optimization of observing systems for detecting the coastal climate signal by integrating knowledge, data, and approaches. [2] Foster collaborations between the climate science, operational oceanographic, research, and resource management communities to inform first responder agencies in the management and mitigation of coastal vulnerability to both event-scale and long-term climate changes. [3] Bridge gap between global climate research and regional operational oceanography at the coasts. *Workshop Format:* The two-and-a-half-day hybrid workshop will focus mainly on discussions rather than formal presentations. There will, however, be a series of synthesis talks on overarching themes followed by regionally-oriented breakout group discussions as well as poster sessions that highlight efforts to identify coastal climate signals. The breakout sessions will be tasked with specific deliverables such as identifying gaps, developing recommendations to improve observing systems, and suggesting how to enhance coordination and collaboration. An evening seminar will be held for students and early career professionals intended to build awareness and interest in coastal oceanography. *Registration Fees:* General - $250 Students / Early career / Underrepresented participants - $125 *Important Deadlines:* Abstract Submission - Fri, 9 Feb 2024* Travel Request - Fri, 16 Feb 2024 In-person Registration - Wed, 20 Mar 2024 Virtual Registration - Wed, 27 Mar 2024 *Email submissions to [log in to unmask] if unable to make this deadline. *Travel Support:* Travel support is available to students, early career, and underrepresented scientists. This includes airfare, hotel, and some food per diem. All you have to do is pay the registration fee. Email [log in to unmask] with questions. *Important Links:* Abstract Submission Form <https://usclivar.org/abstract-collection-form> Workshop Website <https://usclivar.org/meetings/optimizing-ocean-observing-networks-detecting-coastal-climate-signal> US CLIVAR Website <https://usclivar.org/> *Questions?* Email Alyssa Cannistraci (Program Specialist) at [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Best, Ashley *Ashley Orehek Rossi* *STEM Librarian / Assistant Professor* *Western Kentucky University Libraries* *Helm 2016 | (270) 745-6158*