A major initiative of the Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO) is to provide accurate scientific information about nearshore ecosystems to policy makers, resource managers, the media, undergraduate and graduate students, and the public.

Toward this goal, PISCO engages in the following activities:

PISCO scientists meet with policy makers, state and federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations to discuss and provide scientific guidance regarding ocean policy, management, and conservation issues.

PISCO scientists and outreach personnel provide information about coastal ecosystems to reporters for newspapers, magazines, and television.

PISCO trains graduate and undergraduate students in marine scientific research.

PISCO plans special forums and classes to identify emerging scientific issues, share new findings with diverse audiences, and provide a focal point for marine conservation science along the U.S. West Coast.

For more information about PISCO's outreach and training activities, please contact Liz Riley, Satie Airame or Cinamon Vann, PISCO Policy and Outreach Coordinators.