Aug. 30, 2013
VCU’s Bukaveckas delivers keynote at international Baltic Sea conference
The Ninth Baltic Sea Science Congress convened in Klaipėda, Lithuania, on Aug. 26-30, where Dr. Paul Bukaveckas presented a keynote speech entitled, “Research on Harmful Algal Blooms to Meet Science and Policy Needs.” A VCU Rice Center researcher, Bukaveckas drew on his current research monitoring and modeling algal blooms in the James River that is part of a six-year, $3 million dollar project to evaluate existing water quality standards for the James and their associated nutrient load allocations.
In recognition of the value of exchanging information and strengthening interdisciplinary approaches to solve the problems facing the Baltic Sea today, the congress was devoted to the presentation of results of research on the climate, physics, chemistry, biology and geology of the Baltic Sea. The objective of the congress is to bring together marine scientists and experts, as well as young researchers of Baltic Sea region, and invite them to participate in other European marine researcher communities.
VCU congratulates Dr. Bukaveckas on continuing the VCU Rice Center’s tradition of informing public policy through research and making a global impact.
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