Publications by Don Boesch

IAN is committed to producing practical, user-centered communications that foster a better understanding of science and enable readers to pursue new opportunities in research, education, and environmental problem-solving. Our publications synthesize scientific findings using effective science communication techniques.

NFCC Consensus Statement on Integrating Marine Reserve Science and Fisheries Management (Page 1)

NFCC Consensus Statement on Integrating Marine Reserve Science and Fisheries Management

Boesch, D ·
7 June 2004

The National Fisheries Conservation Center convened the meeting (chaired by Dr. Don Boesch, president of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science) to bring together modelers, ecologists, fishermen, stock assessment scientists and other analysts to try to produce a more integrated theoretical basis for designing, managing and monitoring marine reserves as part of the fishery management system.

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Marine Pollution in the United States: Significant Accomplishments, Future Challenges (Page 1)

Marine Pollution in the United States: Significant Accomplishments, Future Challenges

Boesch DF, Burroughs RH, Baker JE, Mason RP, Rowe CL and Siefert RL ·
1 February 2001

Marine Pollution in the United States: Significant Accomplishments, Future Challenges has been prepared by UMCES' faculty experts for use by the Pew Oceans Commission in evaluating national oceans policy regarding environmental quality and marine resources. The Pew Oceans Commission is an independent group of distinguished Americans conducting a national dialogue on the policies needed to restore and protect living marine resources in U.S. waters.

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Ecosystems and Global Climate Change: A review of potential impacts on U.S. terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity (Page 1)

Ecosystems and Global Climate Change: A review of potential impacts on U.S. terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity

Malcolm JR and Pitelka LF ·
1 December 2000

This report was prepared for the Pew Center on Global Climate Change to provide an overview of the potential effects of climate change on natural terrestrial ecosystems and their component species. Published in December 2000, it is the fifth in a series of reports examining the potential impacts of climate change on the U.S. environment. Coordinator:

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