Communication Partnership for Science and the Sea

Communication Partnership for Science and the Sea (COMPASS) "catalyzes science-based solutions for ocean health by connecting the latest science to other scientists, journalists, policy makers, and the public. Grounded in science, we operate at the nexus of science, policy, and communications, working to condition the policy-making climate for marine conservation and connecting science to marine policies and management practices."

"COMPASS is funded by a number of private charitable foundations, including the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Resources Legacy Fund Foundation, and Meyer Memorial Trust."

Staff
Accessed February 2010:

Managing Principals
 * Don Boesch
 * Steve Gaines
 * Dawn Martin
 * Vikki Spruill
 * Mike Sutton

Senior Scientists
 * Chris Costello
 * Larry Crowder
 * Steve Palumbi

''Staff
 * Brooke Simler Smith, Executive Director
 * Nancy Baron, Director of Ocean Science Outreach
 * Verna DeLauer, New England Science/Policy Coordinator
 * Chad English, Director of Science Policy Outreach
 * Sarah Gillig, Science Policy Outreach Intern
 * Kirsten Grorud-Colvert, Marine Reserve Science Coordinator
 * Emily Knight, California Coordinator
 * Karen McLeod, Director of Science
 * Elizabeth Neeley, Assistant Director of Ocean Science Outreach
 * Lynn Rutter, Program Coordinator
 * Matthew Wright, Outreach Specialist

Contact
URL: http://www.compassonline.org

Related Sourcewatch

 * Jane Lubchenco
 * George Leonard