A Century of Ecosystem Science Planning Long-Term Research in the Gulf of Alaska (2002) / Chapter Skim
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7. Synthesis, Modeling, and Evaluation
7. Synthesis, Modeling, and Evaluation
Pages 69-74
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This step is critical to accommodate the imperative third step, which is a synthesis of Exxon Valdez oil spill research from 1989 to the present. Though a few programs have completed synthetic views of 69
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The knowledge gained about Prince William Sound is extensive because of Exxon Valdez oil spill funding. Retrospective analyses have led to new hypotheses and ideas in many instances, not the least of which is the concept of a "regime shift" (Francis and Hare, 1994; Hollowed and Wooster, 1995; Anderson and Piatt, 1999)
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This approach will keep the GEM program moving forward by addressing issues that arise from the conceptual foundation and filling gaps identified during the evaluative process. The elements of a successful modeling component are outlined in the GEM monitoring plan.
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This is an excellent background from which synthesis efforts can begin. We applaud the GEM writing committee on the excellent scientific background that they created in Volume II, Part 3.
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The biological support for the science is good, and we commend the GEM team for this strong compilation of the current state of knowledge. Simultaneously, we would like the GEM plan to recognize the tentative nature of some of the most recent unpublished findings.
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That would discourage original hypothesis generation and research in the proposal process. In conclusion, we believe that the GEM plan we reviewed provides an excellent scientific background for the Gulf of Alaska region.
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