Pre NCRI Conference Field Trip

[rginsburg at rsmas.miami.edu]

>
>Pre-Conference Field Trip
>Florida Coral Reefs: Ecology, Geology and Restoration
>
>WHAT:	
>Two and a half-days of field trips, presentations and discussions reviewing
>the results of research on major aspects of Florida Coral Reefs presented
>by leaders with decades of experience.
>	Ecology -Walter Jaap, Florida Marine Research Institute, Florida DEP.  
>	Geology - Eugene Shinn, United States Geological Survey, Coastal
>			 Geology 
>            	     Robert Ginsburg, University of Miami, RSMAS
>	Restoration - Harold Hudson, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
>
>SCHEDULE:  Begins 5 PM, April 10, 1999 in Coral Gables, Florida; ends 5 PM, 
>		April 13,1999, Bahia Mar Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
>		
>Proposed  day-by-day schedule, subject to sea conditions.
>
>April 10 - 5-7 PM  Introduction, overnight Holiday Inn, Coral Gables.
>April 11 - Drive to Key Largo and spend the day in the Reef Tract,
> 		overnight Key Largo, Ramada Inn
>April 12  -All-day field trip and demonstrations, overnight, Key Largo
> 		Ramada Inn.
>April 13 -AM: Presentations, discussions, visit Pleistocene reef exposures
>	    PM : Drive to Fort Lauderdale
>
>COSTS: Registration: $150.00/person if 25 participants, proportionally more
>if fewer than 25.  Fee includes three field lunches, guidebook, ground
>transportation from Miami to Key Largo and Fort Lauderdale only.  No charge
>for boat use; snorkeling gear@ $8/DAY; shorty wet suit@ $6.50/day.
>
>Lodging:  April 10 Holiday Inn, South Dixie Highway (one of three in the
>		 area)  Coral Gables, Florida $75. Single; $37.50 double.
>	    April 11 and 12, 1999 Ramada Inn, Key Largo, Florida $89
> 		single: $44.00 dbl. plus 11% tax.
>Meals:  Only lunches on April 11, 12 and 13 are included in registration.
>
>LIMITATIONS:
>		Maximum of 25 persons; snorkeling only.
>
>TO APPLY: Submit information on your background, current affiliation,
complete
>address, phone, fax and e-mail together with a brief statement explaining 
>your special interest in the trip by February  15.  Notification of
>acceptance by 20 February,1999.
>	
>Send Applications to Robert N. Ginsburg, University of Miami, RSMAS, 4600
>Rickenbacker, Miami,FL 33149, Fax (305) 361-4094 or 4632 or e-mail
>>rginsburg at rsmas.miami.edu

Robert N. Ginsburg
Professor of Marine Geology
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
University of Miami
4600 Rickenbacker Cswy. Miami, FL 33149
Phone: (305) 361-4875  FAX: (305) 361-4094 or 4632