PRIMED |
PRIMED for the Future
The number and severity of marine disease outbreaks are increasing
with climate change and human activity. Marine diseases threaten not
only the ecosystems they impact but also disrupt key ecological services.
Because effective responses are time-sensitive and detection
requires cohesive pre-disease information, we have formed a collaborative
research network called PRIMED:
Primary Responders In Marine Emergent Disease
The number and severity of marine disease outbreaks are increasing
with climate change and human activity. Marine diseases threaten not
only the ecosystems they impact but also disrupt key ecological services.
Because effective responses are time-sensitive and detection
requires cohesive pre-disease information, we have formed a collaborative
research network called PRIMED:
Primary Responders In Marine Emergent Disease
The purpose of PRIMED is to establish connections between scientists
and managers with varied scientific expertise, with familiarity of diverse
taxa, and representing many entities to increase surveillance of and
responsiveness to marine disease emergencies on the North American
West Coast. The broad expertise of PRIMED members covers 1)
the ecology & environment, 2) diagnostics and 3) mitigation & remediation.
By having “boots on the rocks and fins in the water” we are
PRIMED for the future.
and managers with varied scientific expertise, with familiarity of diverse
taxa, and representing many entities to increase surveillance of and
responsiveness to marine disease emergencies on the North American
West Coast. The broad expertise of PRIMED members covers 1)
the ecology & environment, 2) diagnostics and 3) mitigation & remediation.
By having “boots on the rocks and fins in the water” we are
PRIMED for the future.
Who We Are
Disease outbreaks are on the rise due to climate change and other human activities. PRIMED is a collaborative marine disease outbreak monitoring and response network on the North American West Coast. The purpose of the network is to detect and respond to marine disease events in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. By having "boots on the rocks and fins in the water" we are PRIMED for the future.
