SeaDoc: A marine ecosystem health program

 

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Research Update, Winter 2008

 

The SeaDoc Society works to ensure the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems through science and education.

 
The SeaDoc Society focuses on the North American Pacific Ocean. Emphasis is given to issues facing the Inland Waters of Washington state and British Columbia, Canada (the Puget Sound/Northwest Straits/Georgia Basin region); new regional initiatives focus on marine ecosystem health in California and Baja California.

The SeaDoc Society funds scientists to conduct important and innovative research on topics essential to the health of the region and its wildlife. Examples include marine protected areas, invasive species, and the presence and effect of contaminants on marine organisms

The SeaDoc Society provides expertise and assistance in the areas of marine conservation and animal health through an on-site staff scientist and veterinarian
The SeaDoc Society conducts scientific research on key indicators of ecosystem health and ways to ameliorate ecosystem health problems
The SeaDoc Society shares information, ensuring that pertinent scientific data is available to managers, policymakers and concerned citizens
The SeaDoc Society facilitates collaboration and networking among academic scientists, natural resource agencies, private organizations, and policymakers

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The SeaDoc Society provides objective science on issues concerning wildlife and ecosystem health
in an effort to inform and guide effective policy and management.
The SeaDoc Society does not serve in an advocacy role.

UC Davis Wildlife Health Center UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

The SeaDoc Society is a program of the Wildlife Health Center at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. The Wildlife Health Center aims to ensure the health of wildlife populations and the environments in which they live. It is one of the premier institutions in the country establishing integrative wildlife and ecosystem health programs.