Information Transfer Meeting (7th) Conference Proceedings. Our Changing CoastalEnvironment: Research on Natural Processes and Man's Influence. Held in Ventura, California on May 12-15, 1992

摘要

The report documents the proceedings of the Seventh Information Transfer Meeting(ITM) held May 12-15, 1992 in Ventura, CA. The ITM was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Interior, Minerals Management Service (MMS) and was attended by over 200 persons. The theme was Our Changing Coastal Environment: Research on Natural Processes and Man's Influence. Day one included a geology field trip to Carpinteria guided by MMS geology experts, presentations by MMS staff on MMS research and special Projects, and an evening exhibit session. Day two topics explored how scientific information is developed and used. Day three included presentations on Current Research on Natural Processes, Research on Man's Influence on the Coastal Environment and Positive Responses to Man-Induced Impacts. Day four was devoted to a database demonstration session. Talks were given by the U.S. Department of the Interior, industry, environmental groups, government and county representatives, and academia.