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NASA invites Carmel-by-the-Sea staff to Asilomar conference on ocean circulation and sea level rise
Summary
City staff said NASA invited them to present local sea level rise and coastal studies at an Asilomar conference; public works staff and a local project lead are scheduled to speak.
Staff member 1 said NASA invited city staff to a conference at Asilomar focused on ocean circulation and climate and that the invitation was connected to the city’s sea level rise studies for Carmel Beach.
"They saw our climate, sea level rise studies right now for the village, Carmel Beach," Staff member 1 said. Staff member 1 added that Mr. Barron has "spearheaded our efforts for the last several years" and would make an introduction, and that Val and Mary from the Public Works Department would present a short talk.
Staff described the audience as researchers and academic scientists attending the Asilomar meeting. Staff member 1 said they and Ken would attend mostly to listen.
Why this matters: the invitation signals outside scientific interest in locally produced sea level rise work. The remarks did not describe specific policy decisions or funding tied to the conference, nor did they record any formal city action approving travel or expenses.
Details and limitations: Staff member 1 described attendees at Asilomar as "pretty ******** scientists" and noted they include Ph.D.s and postdoctoral researchers; the transcript does not list speaker affiliations or full names for Mr. Barron, Val or Mary, and it does not record any formal city authorization for travel or conference expenses.
Next steps: Staff said presentation roles are assigned (Mr. Barron to introduce, Val and Mary to present) and that certain staff will attend the conference. No formal direction or vote was recorded related to the invitation.
