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05-16-2006, 05:46 PM
SAVE THE DATE!
Second Annual Coral Reef Conservation and Management Conference
November 8-9, 2006
James L. Knight International Center, Miami, FL
www.InformaLearning.com/CoralReefs
With the success of last year’s meeting, you don’t want to miss the 2006 Coral Reef Conservation and Management Conference, addressing the challenges and current issues of coral reef conservation and management.
Here is what 2005 attendees had to say:
“This conference was full of interesting, relevant and appropriate topics dealing directly with coral reef restoration...it was very informative and well worth it.”
“Thanks for the conference. Networking and educational opportunities on things like these are not always easy to come by.”
Participants will benefit from new information, tools, and international case studies to advance conservation and restoration projects.
Don’t miss the chance to network with fellow reef scientists, academic researchers, local, state and federal government agents and discuss the issues affecting coral reefs.
Session Topics Include:
Goals of Coral Reef Conservation in the 21st Century
Lessons Learned From the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Australia
Trophic Cascades and Marine Protected Areas
A Coral Reef Before and After Protection: A Case Study at the Flower Garden Banks, Northwest Gulf of Mexico
A Progression in Protection – The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Understanding Regional Cause of Coral Mortality
New Developments and Research on The Resilience of Coral Reefs
Shifting Baselines and Science Based Management
An Overview of the Threats to Reef Ecosystems
Planning Committee Members:
Richard Aronson, Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Walt Jaap, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Les Kaufmann, Boston University
Steven Miller, University of North Carolina
Michael Moore, EcoReefs
William Precht, PBS&J
Paul Sammarco, University of Miami
For more information on the Second Annual Coral Reef Conservation and Management Conference, visit www.InformaLearning.com/CoralReefs
Second Annual Coral Reef Conservation and Management Conference
November 8-9, 2006
James L. Knight International Center, Miami, FL
www.InformaLearning.com/CoralReefs
With the success of last year’s meeting, you don’t want to miss the 2006 Coral Reef Conservation and Management Conference, addressing the challenges and current issues of coral reef conservation and management.
Here is what 2005 attendees had to say:
“This conference was full of interesting, relevant and appropriate topics dealing directly with coral reef restoration...it was very informative and well worth it.”
“Thanks for the conference. Networking and educational opportunities on things like these are not always easy to come by.”
Participants will benefit from new information, tools, and international case studies to advance conservation and restoration projects.
Don’t miss the chance to network with fellow reef scientists, academic researchers, local, state and federal government agents and discuss the issues affecting coral reefs.
Session Topics Include:
Goals of Coral Reef Conservation in the 21st Century
Lessons Learned From the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Australia
Trophic Cascades and Marine Protected Areas
A Coral Reef Before and After Protection: A Case Study at the Flower Garden Banks, Northwest Gulf of Mexico
A Progression in Protection – The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Understanding Regional Cause of Coral Mortality
New Developments and Research on The Resilience of Coral Reefs
Shifting Baselines and Science Based Management
An Overview of the Threats to Reef Ecosystems
Planning Committee Members:
Richard Aronson, Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Walt Jaap, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Les Kaufmann, Boston University
Steven Miller, University of North Carolina
Michael Moore, EcoReefs
William Precht, PBS&J
Paul Sammarco, University of Miami
For more information on the Second Annual Coral Reef Conservation and Management Conference, visit www.InformaLearning.com/CoralReefs