• Growing scientific capacity (conduct research, explore);
  • Changes below 200 m: Physical (heat, salt, forecasting), Biogeochemical changes (C budgets, de-oxygenation)
  • Biological (e-DNA, connectivity, multiple stressors), Data (standardization OBP societal & stakeholder impact)
• Training / human capacity bulding
• Facilitation ability of researchers to work with others (technology, data, and equipment sharing)

Dr. Elva Escobar Briones
Professor, Mexico National Autonomous University (UNAM)
Lead, N2N-GoM Deep Sea IRT

Dr. Erik Cordes
Professor, Temple University (TU)
Co-Lead, N2N-GoM Deep Sea IRT