MBL the Ecosystems Center

Founded over 40 years ago, Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences is one of the leading environmental research organizations in the United States. Based in Plymouth, Mass., the organization strives to conserve natural resources for the benefit of wildlife and human populations. Its "Climate Change and Energy" initiative focuses on adaptation and mitigation strategies for human communities and wildlife habitats. Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences also runs a "Natural Capital Initiative" that helps in the stewardship of nature s goods and services like clean water and air, soil and open space.

IDC is one of the leading providers of market intelligence and advisory services worldwide. The company serves the information technology and telecommunications markets. IDC offers research reports that provide information about market forecasts, vendor profiles, customer requirements and buying patterns. The company provides investment research services for brokerage firms, money managers, venture capitalists and commercial banks. IDC provides a range of information technology advisory tools to help customers optimize technology purchasing and deployment decisions. The company is a subsidiary of IDG, which is one of the world s leading technology media and research companies. IDC s subsidiary, Government Insights, offers consulting and market research services. It also operates Financial Insights and Global Retail Insights. IDC has operations in more than 110 countries.

Michelle Shero, PH.D., is affiliated with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, where she conducts significant research in her field. With a focus on advancing knowledge through publications and teaching, Dr. Shero is dedicated to fostering academic growth and scientific inquiry. Her laboratory is actively engaged in innovative research, emphasizing collaboration and community involvement. Dr. Shero's commitment to excellence is demonstrated through her involvement in various media and service initiatives that support the wider scientific community. Generated from the website