From EricHugo at aol.com Fri Oct 1 12:29:44 1999 From: EricHugo at aol.com (EricHugo at aol.com) Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 12:29:44 EDT Subject: Reports from Belize Message-ID: I just returned from a week in Belize and thought I would offer a brief summary of conditions on the barrier reef off Ambergris Caye, Tobacco Caye and South Water Caye and the atoll reefs of Long Caye and Half Moon Caye. Bleaching: Bleaching incidence was very low, even in shallow protected areas. I noticed several colonies of S. siderea that were pale though not completely bleached at South Water Caye. Small colonies of Porites astreoides and Montastrea annularis were noted in very isolated examples to be partially to completely bleached at all sites. Coral disease: I found only a single case of BBD on a Diploria strigosa on the back reef of Tobacco Caye...this coral had also been previously upturned, possibly from Mitch or another storm. Most disease was noted on the few colonies of A. cervicornis present at Half Moon Caye. Some appeared to be WBD and others to be WBD Type II. Necrotic tissue was also observed on some M. annularis colonies in patchy areas at Long Caye and Half Moon Caye Caye. Local necrosis was present on some sea fans, mostly on damaged or upturned colonies which appeared to be similar to the initial stages of Aspergillosis, but these may have just been the result of injury. Impressions: There appeared to be a great deal of recovery happening from storm damage on these sites. Most of the sites I visited along the Ambergris Caye barrier reef tract appeared to be the most impacted and did not appear to be recovering as well as other more remote sites. There was a great deal of cyanobacteria, Dictyota, Lobophora and Padina present here, and it appeared to be affecting coral recovery. However, the reefs did seem to be recovering rather than declining in general, and there was a substantial amount of fragment attachment and recovery of both A. palmata and A. cervicornis, as well as various Agariciids occurring at the southern cayes. I spent many hours replacing A. cervicornis fragments from the sandy bottom into fixed positions with tissue contact to hard substrate to aide attachment. There were many juvenile coral recruits present and many juvenile fish at all sites. Overall, the reefs at South Water and Tobacco Caye seemed to be the healthiest I saw. Eric Borneman From druda019 at student.otago.ac.nz Sun Oct 3 23:22:18 1999 From: druda019 at student.otago.ac.nz (Darrin Drumm) Date: Mon, 04 Oct 1999 16:22:18 +1300 Subject: 2000 ISRS/CMC fellowship? Message-ID: <3.0.32.19991004162135.0069a8e0@studentmail.otago.ac.nz> Dear List members Could someone please advise whether there is a 2000 competition for the International Society for Reef Studies (ISRS) and Center for Marine Conservation (CMC) Graduate Fellowship. The ISRS website posts the guidelines from last year but none for this year. It also states that changes will be made in the application process for this year. I would appreciate any information that could be offered. Please reply directly to my e-mail address (druda019 at student.otago.ac.nz). Thanks, Darrin From Roger.B.Griffis at noaa.gov Mon Oct 4 09:45:41 1999 From: Roger.B.Griffis at noaa.gov (Roger B Griffis) Date: Mon, 04 Oct 1999 09:45:41 -0400 Subject: [Fwd: Deepsea Coral Symposium] Message-ID: <37F8AF85.39FA5665@hdq.noaa.gov> Thought this might be of interest to CORAL list - apologies for cross postings. RG -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Deepsea Coral Symposium Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 12:03:21 -0300 (ADT) From: J H Martin Willison Reply-To: willison at is.dal.ca To: CMPAN CC: coral at is.dal.ca It is widely recognized that the primary (though not exclusive) role for marine protected areas is the protection of marine biodiversity, in a comparable manner to the role of protected areas on land. Protection of important habitat for specially valued species is a significant secondary role. In this regard, the Symposium outlined below is relevant. Deepsea corals are at risk in many marine regions of the world. While most coral reefs are protected in tropical regions, their deepsea relatives are not protected in most coldwater regions. These large biogenic structures create habitat for many other organisms and are removed by mobile fishing gears over large areas. Protection against anthropogenic impacts of all sorts is needed. The Symposium will address all aspects of deepsea coral science, including: biology, ecology, environmental monitoring and conservation. Please forward the following notice to relevant colleagues. Martin Willison, Dalhousie University ********************************************* First International Symposium on Deep Sea Corals: Science and Conservation of Deep Sea Corals 30 July - 2 August, 2000 Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The purpose of the Symposium is to review, discuss and synthesize all aspects of deep sea, cold water coral biology, ecology, and conservation. The symposium will also address climatic reconstruction using corals and technologies available to map corals. The Symposium will be convened for two and one half days and is open to scientists, managers, ocean users and all those with an interest in deep sea corals. Important Dates 1 February 2000 Pre-registration form and Provisional abstracts 1 June 2000 Final early registration and fees Final abstracts 30 July 2000 Final paper The First International Symposium on Deep Sea Corals is sponsored by Ecology Action Centre, Dalhousie University, the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, the Canadian Ocean Habitat Protection Society, the Science and Management of Protected Areas Association, World Wildlife Fund Canada, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada. For more information, please contact the Symposium Secretariat: Susan Gass Ecology Action Centre 1568 Argyle Street Suite 31 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2B3 Email: coral at is.dal.ca Telephone: +1-902-429-2202 Fax: + 1-902-422-6410 From smiller at gate.net Tue Oct 5 10:28:35 1999 From: smiller at gate.net (Steven Miller) Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 10:28:35 -0400 Subject: ISRS/CMC Fellowship Announcement Message-ID: <37FA0B13.1C97D3F3@gate.net> FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY (FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT) The International Society for Reef Studies (ISRS) and the Center for Marine Conservation (CMC) Announce the 2000 ISRS/CMC Graduate Fellowship for Coral Reef Research Background and Fellowship Goals Coral reefs are among the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, they are globally distributed, and they support various aspects of coastal economies. Yet coral reefs are widely recognized to be in decline and studies are needed to provide information to manage and understand processes that cause coral reef change. Funds are available, approximately US$10,000, to support one student to work toward a Ph.D. in the general area of coral reef ecosystem research. The focus of the Fellowship is to understand and predict coral reef response to management or disturbance-caused change (human-caused or natural). Research supported by the Fellowship should emphasize an ecosystem approach. For example, projects that focus on factors that control productivity, nutrient dynamics, carbonate accretion or erosion, fisheries, or the effects of exploitation of coral reef resources are examples of suitable topics. Projects that address such issues within the context of marine reserves are especially suitable for Fellowship support. Projects are not limited to these topics, but research should increase understanding of reef function that is relevant to management at local, regional, or global scales. Who can apply? The Fellowship is available to students, worldwide, who are already admitted to a graduate program at an accredited university. The intent of the fellowship is to help Ph.D. students develop skills and to address problems related to relevant applications of coral reef ecosystem research and management. The Fellowship can be used to support salary, travel, fieldwork, or laboratory analyses. The student can work entirely at the host university, or can split time between developed and developing country universities. Application materials A four page proposal (maximum), using 12 Font or larger, double spaced, and in English, is required from prospective fellowship candidates: proposals that do not meet these criteria may be returned. The proposal must include: (1) a short overview that places the proposed research in context with existing literature and local needs; (2) an objectives section that states what will be studied, measured, observed, assessed, or monitored, and anticipated results; (3) a methods section that includes a description of major tasks, including experimental design and hypotheses (as appropriate); (4) evidence of host country management relevance and coordination (e.g. identification of individuals or programs that will benefit from your results); (5) a detailed budget that totals less than US$10,000; and (6) literature cited (the budget and literature cited sections do not count against the three page limit). An electronic version (any standard word processing format is acceptable) and three written copies of the proposal should be provided. Electronic submission via email (to: SMiller at gate.net) is acceptable but written copies must also be received by the deadline (see below). The student's major professor is required to submit a CV (maximum length 3 pages) and a support letter, in English, that details cost sharing and facility support. If work will be conducted at a second university, a support letter is required from the sponsoring professor. Applications will be reviewed by a panel with ISRS and CMC participants. EVALUATION CRITERIA INCLUDE: scientific merit, feasibility, cost sharing, host country coordination, and relevancy to the Fellowship guidelines. SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS January 31, 2000 Administration of the Fellowship The International Society for Reef Studies (ISRS) and the Center for Marine Conservation (CMC) support the Fellowship through professional and administrative contributions. The mission of the ISRS is to promote for the benefit of the public, the production and dissemination of scientific knowledge and understanding concerning coral reefs, both living and fossil. The CMC is committed to protecting ocean environments and conserving the global abundance and diversity of marine life. Through science-based advocacy, research, and public education, CMC promotes informed citizen participation to reverse the degradation of our oceans. Application materials should be submitted to: ISRS Recording Secretary UNCW 515 Caribbean Drive Key Largo, Florida 33037 email:smiller at gate.net (Award to be made by March 31, 2000) Please visit the ISRS Homepage http://www.uncwil.edu/isrs for additional information related to the Society and the Fellowship. The CMC homepage is located at http://www.cmc-ocean.org. From larry_byrne at fishgame.state.ak.us Tue Oct 5 17:58:18 1999 From: larry_byrne at fishgame.state.ak.us (Larry Byrne) Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 13:58:18 -0800 Subject: (no subject) Message-ID: <37FA747A.AFC19F44@fishgame.state.ak.us> I work for the Alaska Dept of Fish and Game in Kodiak, AK, in the capacity of analyzing data collected by observers deployed on crabbing vessels in the Aleutian Islands and Bering Sea. I am wondering about coral found in the Aleutian Islands on the Aleutian Shelf, how best to categorize it and quantify it. At present observers have not been instructed to record any coral in their sampling. Coral come up on the outside of pots that are dragged along the bottom as they are retrieved. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. There hasn't been a lot of research on coral in the Aleutians and I am only looking for a place to start understanding what is needed. Thanks, Larry Byrne Biometrician Alaska Department of Fish and Game larry_byrne at fishgame.state.ak.us 907-486-1875 From reef99 at uninet.net.id Wed Oct 6 04:48:02 1999 From: reef99 at uninet.net.id (Reef-99) Date: Wed, 06 Oct 1999 15:48:02 +0700 Subject: To Bali or not to Bali.... References: <199909201633.NAA37426@acd.ufrj.br> Message-ID: <37FB0CC1.CCAB1DF0@uninet.net.id> Dear Colleagues, To Bali or Not to Bali, I think we all know that Bali 2000 is cancelled. We have to focused on marine environment, the lessons learned from discussion on partnership,mobilizing resources and building political will, can send powerful positive message to the attention of the Government. We must not allow the failure to politicized aid that was labeled as development assistance,or the failed project of the past,to overshadow the success stories achieved by so many. We must join forces to roll back the tide of doubt that threatened the world's development enterprise. If we fail,the worst-hit victems will not be devlopment institutions, the Government or research centers and dedicated men and women within them. The real victems will be the natural ecosystems and the weakest in human society- the poor, the hungry, the unemployed and the marginalized.Even more,the future generation willnot only be deprived of themarvels of the coral reefs and the marine ecosystems that support them, but will inhert polluted waters, unhealthy air,parched fields and eroded soil. This is just something to think about. Save Our Seas Foundation Ron Scipio Clovis B. Castro wrote: > Dear Colleagues, > > I believe Dr. Erdmann presented some good points in his comments of the > next ICRS "problem", although also with a strong emotional bias. By now, I > received several replies from my initial message. Some went directly to the > list, others did not. Emotionally speaking, the only two messages pro-Bali > came from people working in Indonesian institutions. > > I agree that "ordinary" political issues should not prevent the selection > of a country to host an ICRS. Also, the rotation of host countries seems to > be a good policy. The only point I disagree is the comparison between the > effects that bad environmental or economic policies have on people with > direct manslaughter (by the thousands). Things may not be black and white, > but when a plebiscite is followed by the massacre of those who won it > (amost 80% of the votes) - this does not configure an ordinary situation. > In the latter case, I believe there is plenty of reasons to reject a > country as an ICRS host. > > I believe most reef scientists would realize the difference between the > Indonesian people, its government, and extremists. > > However, the most important contribution given by Dr. Erdmann was on the > time needed for a decision. Dr. Erdmann pointed out two coming events that > might change a decision of turning down Bali. (arrival of the international > peace-keeping force, which already happened; and the Indonesian > presidential election, due next November). I would not be sure what to do > if it depended on my decision alone. Also, I do not know the deadline for a > decision on Bali's Symposium. Is this a case where the later is the better? > What about postponing the symposium for a few months? We could gain much > needed time for a sound decision. > > Best regards, > Clovis > ----------------------------------------------------- > Dr. Clovis B. Castro > Museu Nacional/Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro > Departamento de Invertebrados > Quinta da Boa Vista, Sao Cristovao > 20940-040 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil > email: cbcastro at pobox.com > fone +55-XX-21-5681314 ramal 261 > celular +55-XX-21-99740913 > fax: +55-XX-21-5681314 ramal 213 From evytopil at yahoo.com Wed Oct 6 07:39:53 1999 From: evytopil at yahoo.com (elaine vytopil) Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 04:39:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: marine slide library Message-ID: <19991006113953.4186.rocketmail@web703.mail.yahoo.com> Dear Coral?listers, I have recently starting working for Image Quest, a natural history photographic company in the UK, and I thought I would let you know about their new slide library since much of the subject matter pertains to the topics that are discussed on this coral list and the images really are quite magnificent. This collection of images is based on thirty years work by Peter Parks, and more recently by some of his younger associates, and strongly reflects his fascination with the smallest and arguably the most important critters of our oceans. Peter has won two technical Oscars for his work in the past and continues to push the bounds of photography by capturing so precisely these plankton on film. The growing library now also has an impressive and diverse collection of larger marine life. Most of the images have been captured over numerous expeditions to field stations in Bermuda and Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Below is an introduction to the library written by Peter. It is worth visiting Image Quest's web site to have a look at some of these images. http://members.aol.com/iq3d/ Cheers, Elaine Pelagica With thirty years of accrued origination and experience 'in the can', Image Quest 3-D is now in a position to launch its 2-D and 3-D stills and film library and support service into the marketplace. Designed primarily to initiate informative and entertaining stories in depth, the library, to be known as Pelagica will generate articles, displays, books, film sequences and features based upon its huge wealth of material collected over all those years and not, until now, exploited. Pelagica's collection of open ocean pelagic plankton stills is unique in its breadth of coverage. Pelagica though is not a passive collection awaiting requests. It will be an active collection with which we hope to entertain, educate and intrigue readers. More than one book, we hope, will come from this effort. A travelling 3-D, 3,000 square foot exhibit on plankton has been requested by several venues and we aim to complete this by Easter 2000. A permanent exhibit based on the work and inspiration of Sir Alister Hardy is being discussed here in Oxford and a Deep Sea exhibit will hopefully materialise from discussions being held for a venue in Seattle and a Millennium site here in the UK. Our strength lies not only with our own origination and experience, but also with a number of well respected marine biologists who are part of the team of individuals who form the core group of Pelagica. Roger Steene, author and originator of such beautiful books as 'Coral Seas' and 'Coral Reefs', as well as a host of specific Reef Guides is our main co-originator, also with an unexploited 30 year collection of photographic product which he is pooling with ours. Dr. Peter Herring of the Southampton Oceanographic Centre is one of the UK's most senior and experienced deep-sea biologists and world authority on bioluminescence. Peter has accompanied us on many expeditions and has himself led and partaken in over 50 deep sea cruises from which unique photographic material has arisen, much of which is unexploited. Peter joins another marine biological author, Andy Lewis out of James Cook University Townsville, Australia, and together we will generate most of the stories to be told. Andy is one of the most widely experienced and respected teachers of marine ecology, conservation and Reef adaptation. With his Wife Daniela he leads a company called Tevene'i Marine which specialises in eco-expeditions, educational programs and tropical aquaculture consultancy. Also contributing to stills and filmic origination , when they get a chance, will be Howard and Michelle Hall, with whom we have just worked together on a Nova Imax film directed by Howard titled 'Island of Sharks'. Howard and Michelle's reputation in this field is much too well known for me to add more credits here. Suffice it to say, they're the best! Our combined intention is to form a nucleus of imagery, scientific and anecdotal information and overall storytelling to promote the greatest and most under-explored biome on this planet. We hope others will join and help contribute. The open oceans are after all this world's most extensive habitat and contain our most common and alien life form. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to work in this field have the chance to make our knowledge common to all and share with others stories and characters that no one has even dreamt of. A very few of them some of us have encountered. It is our sincere hope that others will make available some of their work, on a non-exclusive basis, to broaden the scope of a subject that is almost limitless and for which there seems to be an ever-increasing demand for good quality visual material. We would welcome material on planktonivores as well as planktonic species themselves and the adult forms of many of the juveniles and larval stages that make up a lot of the plankton community. We would also greatly appreciate receiving material on, or be told of the existence of, specialised habitat species and communities, like those found in caves, semi-saline estuaries, very saline seas and lakes, ephemeral pools, ice pools etc. More information on our work and imagery can be found on our web site at: http://members.aol.com/iq3d/ Regards, Peter Parks Image Quest 3-D __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com From Roger.B.Griffis at noaa.gov Tue Oct 5 15:17:09 1999 From: Roger.B.Griffis at noaa.gov (Roger B Griffis) Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 15:17:09 -0400 Subject: Update re: US Coral Reef Task Force mting 11/99 Message-ID: <199910061656.QAA78928@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Below is updated information for the 3rd meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, Nov 2-3, 1999. Note the addition of a workshop on marine protected areas and coral reefs on Monday, Nov.1. Further information on the Task Force is available at the web site CORALREEF.GOV. ______________________ October 1, 1999 Dear Colleague: On behalf of the Co-Chairs of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (U.S.C.R.T.F), I would like to cordially invite you to our next U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting on November 2-3, 1999, in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, at the Tamarind Reef Hotel. The U.S.C.R.T.F., established by President Clinton in E.O. 13089 on Coral Reef Protection, will discuss several coral reef protection recommendations that have been developed by the Task Force working groups. Secretary Babbitt and Secretary Daley or Deputy Secretary Mallett plan to participate, and we look forward to representation and participation from government and non-governmental organizations. Key items for review and potential adoption or endorsement at the meeting are: a Task Force Action Plan for implementing a range of prospective actions, a coral reef enforcement protocol, a blueprint to assist marine protected area managers, a mechanism for Coral Reef Task Force oversight of E.O. 13089 implementation, and principals and processes for addressing unsustainable trade in coral reef species. A draft agenda for the meeting and associated workshops and field trips is enclosed, along with the appropriate registration forms. Additional registration forms can be found on the web at http://coralreef.gov. To assist us with our planning, please complete and return these forms by fax to Jackie Ellis at 202-219-0229 by October 15, 1999. The Tamarind Reef Hotel is located at 5001 Tamarind Reef, Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI, telephone 340-773-4445, fax 340-773-3989, reservations 800-619-0014. When making reservations, please indicate that you are with the Coral Reef Task Force Meeting. There will be shuttles between the Buccaneer and Tamarind Reef Hotels throughout the conference, and other hotel accommodations are also nearby. Please contact Karen Koltes (202-208-5345) at the Interior Department or Roger Griffis (202-482-5034) at NOAA if you have questions about the meeting agenda. Jackie Ellis (202-208-4177) will help if you have logistic or administrative questions. We look forward to seeing you in November! Sincerely, /s/ William Y. Brown Science Advisor to the Secretary Enclosures ______________________ Updated DRAFT Agenda for the Coral Reef Task Force Meeting and Associated Activities October 31st through November 2nd, 1999 St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Sunday, October 31st 8:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. S.C.U.B.A. diving field trip, Salt River National Historic Park Explore the recently dedicated National Park and its range of marine resources, from mangroves to coral canyons. Cost: $55/participant=96Fee will be collected on site in advance of trip 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. Snorkeling field trip, Buck Island Reef National Monument View one of the most extensive barrier reef systems under U.S. Federal protection and learn about long term coral reef monitoring begun in 1975. Monday, November 1st (VI Government Holiday - Bull & Bread Day) 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Marine Protected Areas Workshop by the Center for Marine Conservation (Marina Conference Center, Tamarind Reef Hotel) 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. Informal presentations on coral reef issues Eight, 20-minute spots available. If interested, please submit title and short description of talk to Ashley Simons (fax: (202) 501-7759, e-mail: Ashley_Simons at ios.doi.gov ) by October 20th, 1999. 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. Reception, hosts TBA (Mermaid Restaurant, Buccaneer Hotel) Tuesday, November 2nd 8:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. Cultural Tour to learn about the relationship between cultural history and natural resources in St. Croix, from pre-history through Danish ownership of St. Croix, VI. 8:00 a.m. Bus pick up and departure from hotels 8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Tour of Salt River Bay National Park and Ecological Preserve 10:30a.m.- 11:30a.m. Tour of Christiansted National Historic Site 11:30a.m.- 12:30p.m. Free time in Christiansted 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. Bus available to return to hotel 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m. Executive Session and Working Lunch for principal Task Force members (Marina Conference Center, Tamarind Reef Hotel) (By Invitation) 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting (Marina Conference Center, Tamarind Reef Hotel) 1:00p.m. Opening remarks from Co-Chairs, Governors, and Delegate Donna Christian-Christiansen 1:30p.m. Task Force introductions and budget update for FY 2000 and FY 2001 1:45p.m. - 4:00p.m. Panel presentation and discussion of integrated Task Force Action Plan and specific recommendations 4:00p.m. Public comment 5:00p.m. Adjourn for the day 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. Reception co-hosted by the National Park Foundation and the U.S.V.I. Government (Buccaneer Hotel) Heritage Dancers/ Scratch Band Mocko Jumbies Stilt Dancers 8:00p.m. Dinner at the Brass Parrot Restaurant for principal Task Force members (By Invitation) Wednesday, November 3rd 9:00a.m. - noon U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting (Marina Conference Center, Tamarind Reef Hotel) 9:00a.m. Continue discussion, decide on the draft Task Force Action Plan and specific recommendations presented Tuesday 11:30a.m. Co-Chairs summarize actions taken and next steps 12:00p.m. Conclude meeting 12:15p.m. Press conference __________ ATTENDEES REGISTRATION FORM (Please complete and fax to Jackie Ellis at 202/219-0229 by October 15th) THIRD MEETING OF U.S. CORAL REEF TASK FORCE Tamarind Reef Hotel 5001 Tamarind Reef, Christiansted St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands November 2-3, 1999 =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Name: =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Name Tag Preference: =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Title: =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Organization: =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Address: =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D City/State/Zip: =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Telephone Number: =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Fax Number: =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Email Address: =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D ________________________ FIELD TRIP REGISTRATION FORM (Please complete and fax to Jackie Ellis at 202-219-0229 by October 15th) THIRD MEETING OF U.S. CORAL REEF TASK FORCE Tamarind Reef Hotel 5001 Tamarind Reef, Christiansted St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands November 2-3, 1999 -------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------------------------ Name: -------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------------------------- Organization: -------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------------------------------------------- Please indicate which field trips you are planning on attending. Some of the trips may have limited space available. Sunday morning SCUBA trip to Salt River National Historic Park ____ (Cost: $55/participant=96Fee will be collected on site in advance of trip) Sunday afternoon Buck Island Reef National Monument ____ Tuesday morning cultural tour ____ --------------CA814ABE5E07C7D24DFBAA74 Content-Type: text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-MIME-Autoconverted: from 8bit to quoted-printable by chaos.aoml.noaa.gov id PAA12425 Below is updated information for the 3rd meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, Nov 2-3, 1999.

Note the addition of a workshop on marine protected areas and coral reefs on Monday, Nov.1.  Further information on the Task Force is available at the web site CORALREEF.GOV.
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October 1, 1999

Dear Colleague:

On behalf of the Co-Chairs of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (U.S.C.R.= T.F), I would like to cordially invite you to our next U.S. Coral Reef Task For= ce meeting on November 2-3, 1999,  in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, at the Tamarind Reef Hotel. The U.S.C.R.T.F., established by President Clinton in E.O. 13089 on Coral Reef Protection, will discuss several cora= l reef protection recommendations that have been developed by the Task Forc= e working groups. Secretary Babbitt and Secretary Daley or Deputy Secretary Mallett plan to participate, and we look forward to representation and participation from government and non-governmental organizations.

Key items for review and potential adoption or endorsement at the meet= ing are: a Task Force Action Plan for implementing a range of prospective act= ions, a coral reef enforcement protocol, a blueprint to assist marine protected area managers, a mechanism for Coral Reef Task Force oversight of E.O. 13089 implementation, and principals and processes for addressing unsusta= inable trade in coral reef species.

A draft agenda for the meeting and associated workshops and field trip= s is enclosed, along with the appropriate registration forms.  Additio= nal registration forms can be found on the web at http://coralreef.gov.  To assist us with our planning,  please complete and return these forms by fax to Jackie Ellis at 202-219-0229 by October 15, 1999.

The Tamarind Reef Hotel is located at 5001 Tamarind Reef, Christianste= d, St. Croix, USVI, telephone 340-773-4445, fax 340-773-3989, reservations 800-619-0014. When making reservations, please indicate that you are with the Coral Reef Task Force Meeting.  There will be shuttles between the Buccaneer and Tamarind Reef Hotels throughout the conference, and oth= er hotel accommodations are also nearby.

Please contact Karen Koltes (202-208-5345) at the Interior Department or Roger Griffis (202-482-5034) at NOAA if you have questions about the meeting agenda.  Jackie Ellis (202-208-4177) will help if you have logistic or administrative questions.

We look forward to seeing you in November!

           &nbs= p;            = ;            =            Sincerely,

           &nbs= p;    /s/
 
      William Y. Brown
      Science Advisor to the Secretary
 
Enclosures
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Updated DRAFT Agenda
for the Coral Reef Task Force Meeting and Associated Activities
October 31st through November 2nd, 1999
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Sunday, October 31st

8:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.  S.C.U.B.A. diving field trip, Salt River National Historic Park
        Explore the recently dedic= ated National Park and its range of  marine resources, from mangroves to coral canyons.  Cost:     $55/participant=96Fee will be collected on site in advance of trip

1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.  Snorkeling field trip, Buck Island Reef Nati= onal Monument
     View one of the most extensive barrier reef systems under U.S. Federal protection and learn about long term coral ree= f monitoring begun in 1975.
 
Monday, November 1st (VI Government Holiday - Bull & Bread Day)

9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.  Marine Protected Areas Workshop by the Cente= r for Marine Conservation (Marina Conference Center, Tamarind Reef Hotel)

3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.   Informal presentations on coral reef issues
    Eight, 20-minute spots available.  If interes= ted, please submit title and short description of talk to Ashley Simons (fax: (202) 501-7759,  e-mail: Ashley_Simons at ios.doi.gov ) by October 20th= , 1999.

7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.  Reception, hosts TBA
    (Mermaid Restaurant, Buccaneer Hotel)
 
Tuesday, November 2nd

8:00a.m. - 11:30a.m.  Cultural Tour to learn about the relationsh= ip between cultural history and natural resources in St. Croix, from pre-his= tory through Danish ownership of St. Croix, VI.
 
    8:00 a.m.   Bus pick up and departure from hotels

    8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.  Tour of Salt River Bay National Park and Ecological Preserve

    10:30a.m.- 11:30a.m.  Tour of Christiansted National Historic Site

    11:30a.m.- 12:30p.m.  Free time in Christianst= ed

    11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.  Bus available to return to hotel

11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.  Executive Session and Working Lunch for princ= ipal Task Force members (Marina Conference Center, Tamarind Reef Hotel)
    (By Invitation)

1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.  U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting
    (Marina Conference Center, Tamarind Reef Hotel)

    1:00p.m.  Opening remarks from Co-Chairs, Gove= rnors, and Delegate Donna Christian-Christiansen

    1:30p.m.  Task Force introductions and budget update for FY 2000 and FY 2001

    1:45p.m. - 4:00p.m. Panel presentation and discussi= on of integrated Task Force Action Plan and specific recommendations

    4:00p.m.  Public comment

    5:00p.m.  Adjourn for the day
 
6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.  Reception co-hosted by the National Park Foundation and the U.S.V.I. Government (Buccaneer Hotel)
     Heritage Dancers/ Scratch Band
     Mocko Jumbies Stilt Dancers

8:00p.m.   Dinner at the Brass Parrot Restaurant for princip= al Task Force members (By Invitation)
 
Wednesday, November 3rd

9:00a.m. - noon  U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting
    (Marina Conference Center, Tamarind Reef Hotel)

    9:00a.m. Continue discussion, decide on the draft Task Force Action Plan and specific recommendations presented Tuesday
 
    11:30a.m. Co-Chairs summarize actions taken and next steps

    12:00p.m. Conclude meeting

    12:15p.m. Press conference
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ATTENDEES REGISTRATION FORM
(Please complete and fax to Jackie Ellis at 202/219-0229 by Octobe= r 15th)

THIRD MEETING OF U.S. CORAL REEF TASK FORCE

Tamarind Reef Hotel
5001 Tamarind Reef, Christiansted
 St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
November 2-3, 1999

 
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 FIELD TRIP REGISTRATION FORM
(Please complete and fax to Jackie Ellis at  202-219-0229 by October 15th)
 
THIRD MEETING OF U.S. CORAL REEF TASK FORCE

Tamarind Reef Hotel
5001 Tamarind Reef, Christiansted
 St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
November 2-3, 1999
 
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Please indicate which field trips you are planning on attending.  Some of the trips may have limited space available.
 

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 (Cost: $55/participant=96Fee will be collected on site in advan= ce of trip)

 Sunday afternoon Buck Island Reef National Monument  &= nbsp; ____

 Tuesday morning cultural tour      = ;  ____
  --------------CA814ABE5E07C7D24DFBAA74-- --------------BEBE80D6134729E2949CB70D Content-Type: text/x-vcard; charset=us-ascii; name="Roger.B.Griffis.vcf" Content-Description: Card for Roger B Griffis Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Roger.B.Griffis.vcf" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit begin:vcard n:Griffis;Roger tel;pager:1-800-701-4837 tel;fax:202-501-3024 tel;work:202-482-5034 x-mozilla-html:FALSE org:National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;U.S. Department of Commerce version:2.1 email;internet:Roger.B.Griffis at hdq.noaa.gov title:Office of Policy and Strategic Planning adr;quoted-printable:;;14th and Constitution Ave NW=0D=0AHCHB Rm 6117;Washington;DC;20230;USA fn:Roger B. Griffis end:vcard --------------BEBE80D6134729E2949CB70D-- From Walt.Jaap at dep.state.fl.us Wed Oct 6 14:45:22 1999 From: Walt.Jaap at dep.state.fl.us (Walt Jaap STP) Date: Wed, 06 Oct 1999 14:45:22 -0400 (EDT) Subject: bycatch coral Message-ID: <199910061859.SAA79338@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> The FMP for corals and reefs in the South Atlantic and Gulf requires that all bycatch coral be returned to sea as soon as possible. Cases have been made on violators. Research on alternative gear that is less destructive to habitat (corals) is another alternative. From dthoney at idt.net Wed Oct 6 16:15:05 1999 From: dthoney at idt.net (Dr. Dennis Thoney) Date: Wed, 06 Oct 1999 16:15:05 -0400 Subject: [Fwd: [aquariumcouncil] MAC NEWS - 3rd Quarter 1999] Message-ID: <37FBADC9.2414C507@idt.net> -- Dennis A. Thoney, Ph.D. General Curator New York Aquarium Wildlife Conservation Society Boardwalk and West 8th St. Brooklyn, NY 11224 www.wcs.org -------------- next part -------------- An embedded message was scrubbed... From: Paul Holthus Subject: [aquariumcouncil] MAC NEWS - 3rd Quarter 1999 Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 17:49:39 -1000 Size: 16592 Url: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/19991006/5fa20269/attachment.mht From Roger.B.Griffis at noaa.gov Wed Oct 6 17:50:50 1999 From: Roger.B.Griffis at noaa.gov (Roger B Griffis) Date: Wed, 06 Oct 1999 17:50:50 -0400 Subject: Update: US Coral Reef Task Force Mting Nov 2-3 Message-ID: <37FBC43A.FD642DA4@hdq.noaa.gov> Below is the most recent announcement and revised agenda for the 3rd meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, Nov. 2-3, 1999 in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Please note addition of a science workshop on "Protected Areas and coral reefs" preceeding the meeting on Nov 1. Information on meeting registration is included below. Thank you. ___________ October 1, 1999 Dear Colleague: On behalf of the Co-Chairs of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (U.S.C.R.T.F), I would like to cordially invite you to our next U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting on November 2-3, 1999, in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, at the Tamarind Reef Hotel. The U.S.C.R.T.F., established by President Clinton in E.O. 13089 on Coral Reef Protection, will discuss several coral reef protection recommendations that have been developed by the Task Force working groups. Secretary Babbitt and Secretary Daley or Deputy Secretary Mallett plan to participate, and we look forward to representation and participation from government and non-governmental organizations. Key items for review and potential adoption or endorsement at the meeting are: a Task Force Action Plan for implementing a range of prospective actions, a coral reef enforcement protocol, a blueprint to assist marine protected area managers, a mechanism for Coral Reef Task Force oversight of E.O. 13089 implementation, and principals and processes for addressing unsustainable trade in coral reef species. A draft agenda for the meeting and associated workshops and field trips is enclosed, along with the appropriate registration forms. Additional registration forms can be found on the web at http://coralreef.gov. To assist us with our planning, please complete and return these forms by fax to Jackie Ellis at 202-219-0229 by October 15, 1999. The Tamarind Reef Hotel is located at 5001 Tamarind Reef, Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI, telephone 340-773-4445, fax 340-773-3989, reservations 800-619-0014. When making reservations, please indicate that you are with the Coral Reef Task Force Meeting. There will be shuttles between the Buccaneer and Tamarind Reef Hotels throughout the conference, and other hotel accommodations are also nearby. Please contact Karen Koltes (202-208-5345) at the Interior Department or Roger Griffis (202-482-5034) at NOAA if you have questions about the meeting agenda. Jackie Ellis (202-208-4177) will help if you have logistic or administrative questions. We look forward to seeing you in November! Sincerely, /s/ William Y. Brown Science Advisor to the Secretary Enclosures _________________ Updated DRAFT Agenda Coral Reef Task Force Meeting and Associated Activities October 31st through November 2nd, 1999 St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Sunday, October 31st 8:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. S.C.U.B.A. diving field trip, Salt River National Historic Park Explore the recently dedicated National Park and its range of marine resources, from mangroves to coral canyons. Cost: $55/participantBFee will be collected on site in advance of trip 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. Snorkeling field trip, Buck Island Reef National Monument View one of the most extensive barrier reef systems under U.S. Federal protection and learn about long term coral reef monitoring begun in 1975. Monday, November 1st (VI Government Holiday - Bull & Bread Day) 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Marine Protected Areas Workshop by the Center for Marine Conservation (Marina Conference Center, Tamarind Reef Hotel) 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. Informal presentations on coral reef issues Eight, 20-minute spots available. If interested, please submit title and short description of talk to Ashley Simons (fax: (202) 501-7759, e-mail: Ashley_Simons at ios.doi.gov ) by October 20th, 1999. 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. Reception, hosts TBA (Mermaid Restaurant, Buccaneer Hotel) Tuesday, November 2nd 8:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. Cultural Tour to learn about the relationship between cultural history and natural resources in St. Croix, from pre-history through Danish ownership of St. Croix, VI. 8:00 a.m. Bus pick up and departure from hotels 8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Tour of Salt River Bay National Park and Ecological Preserve 10:30a.m.- 11:30a.m. Tour of Christiansted National Historic Site 11:30a.m.- 12:30p.m. Free time in Christiansted 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. Bus available to return to hotel 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m. Executive Session and Working Lunch for principal Task Force members (Marina Conference Center, Tamarind Reef Hotel) (By Invitation) 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting (Marina Conference Center, Tamarind Reef Hotel) 1:00p.m. Opening remarks from Co-Chairs, Governors, and Delegate Donna Christian-Christiansen 1:30p.m. Task Force introductions and budget update for FY 2000 and FY 2001 1:45p.m. - 4:00p.m. Panel presentation and discussion of integrated Task Force Action Plan and specific recommendations 4:00p.m. Public comment 5:00p.m. Adjourn for the day 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. Reception co-hosted by the National Park Foundation and the U.S.V.I. Government (Buccaneer Hotel) Heritage Dancers/ Scratch Band Mocko Jumbies Stilt Dancers 8:00p.m. Dinner at the Brass Parrot Restaurant for principal Task Force members (By Invitation) Wednesday, November 3rd 9:00a.m. - noon U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting (Marina Conference Center, Tamarind Reef Hotel) 9:00a.m. Continue discussion, decide on the draft Task Force Action Plan and specific recommendations presented Tuesday 11:30a.m. Co-Chairs summarize actions taken and next steps 12:00p.m. Conclude meeting 12:15p.m. Press conference -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Roger.B.Griffis.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 424 bytes Desc: Card for Roger B Griffis Url : http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/19991006/21ba4f6c/attachment.vcf From reef99 at uninet.net.id Thu Oct 7 00:56:17 1999 From: reef99 at uninet.net.id (Reef-99) Date: Thu, 07 Oct 1999 11:56:17 +0700 Subject: To Bali or not to Bali ,it is NOT to Bali Message-ID: <37FC27F0.C31A7DAC@uninet.net.id> Dear Colleagues, To Bali or Not to Bali, I think we all know that Bali 2000 is cancelled. We have to focused on marine environment, the lessons learned from discussion on partnership,mobilizing resources and building political will, can send powerful positive -message to the attention of the Government. We must not allow the failure to politicized aid that was labeled as development assistance,or the failed project of the past,to overshadow the success stories achieved by so many. We must join forces to roll back the tide of doubt that threatened the world's development enterprise. If we fail,the worst-hit victems will not be devlopment institutions, the Government or research centers and dedicated men and women within them. The real victems will be the natural ecosystems and the weakest in human society- the poor, the hungry, the unemployed and the marginalized.Even more,the future generation willnot only be deprived of themarvels of the coral reefs and the marine ecosystems that support them, but will inhert polluted waters, unhealthy air,parched fields and eroded soil. This is just something to think about. Save Our Seas Foundation Ron Scipio From tdone at aims.gov.au Thu Oct 7 01:58:19 1999 From: tdone at aims.gov.au (Terry Done) Date: Thu, 07 Oct 1999 15:58:19 +1000 Subject: Statement from ISRS on Bali Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.19991007155819.008bece0@email.aims.gov.au> Dear Coral-list, Please be advised that ISRS Council and the Indonesian Organising Committee are still in discussion regarding 9th International Coral Reef Symposium. Any announcements made to date are premature and speculative. Please be assured there will be an announcement at the appropriate time. Terry Done President, ISRS Dr Terry Done Australian Institute of Marine Science PMB #3 Mail Centre, Townsville Qld 4810 Australia Phone 61 7 47 534 344 Fax 61 7 47 725 852 email: tdone at aims.gov.au WEBSITE for 9th International Coral Reef Symposium www.nova.edu/ocean/9icrs From dof at candw.lc Thu Oct 7 15:28:49 1999 From: dof at candw.lc (Department of Fisheries) Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 15:28:49 -0400 Subject: info on use of reef balls Message-ID: <199910072115.VAA88717@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> The Department of Fisheries in Saint Lucia is trying to getr feedback from persons/agencies who have had direct experience using reefballs for artificail reef creation. Any info re depth, substrate, storm interference ect. Please email me at dof at candw.lc. Thanks. Sarah George, Senior Fisheries Biologist From dof at candw.lc Thu Oct 7 15:28:49 1999 From: dof at candw.lc (Department of Fisheries) Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 15:28:49 -0400 Subject: info on use of reef balls Message-ID: <199910072115.VAA88717@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> The Department of Fisheries in Saint Lucia is trying to getr feedback from persons/agencies who have had direct experience using reefballs for artificail reef creation. Any info re depth, substrate, storm interference ect. Please email me at dof at candw.lc. Thanks. Sarah George, Senior Fisheries Biologist From bob at westpacfisheries.net Thu Oct 7 20:54:40 1999 From: bob at westpacfisheries.net (Bob Endreson) Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 14:54:40 -1000 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <005801bf1127$b46cf720$8b28d5d1@bob> Congressional Hearing to Discuss a Ban on Shark Finning The Committee on Resources, Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife & Oceans has tentatively scheduled a hearing to discuss banning the practice of shark finning on October 21, 1999. Time is running out for you to submit your comments on this very important issue and we urge you to take the few minutes it entails, to simply send an Email to the Committee and support a prohibition on shark finning in all US waters and urge the Committee to support any legislation that would implement such a ban immediately. A sample of what your Email might say is: To the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife & Oceans, We wish to support a total and immediate ban of shark finning in all US waters as it is clearly a waste of our natural resources. That's all you have to do. Just click on this link........ fishery.subcommittee at mail.house.gov and submit a one or two sentence statement or more if you like. It only takes seconds, but it will go a long, long way in Washington. You can also call or fax your comments in as well to:(202) 226-0200 fax (202) 225-1542 We encourage everyone who hasn't sent in their support to take this opportunity to do so now. We would also appreciate it if you could ask members of your organizations or colleagues to support a prohibition of shark finning as well. The actions of the Western Pacific Council is clearly not in the best interest of the fishery nor the United States who has supported a global ban of shark finning. Let's give Congress our support to take control, amend the Magnuson Act and prohibit finning. Mahalo -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/19991007/e62aeec9/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: www.westpacfisheries.net.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 384 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/19991007/e62aeec9/attachment.vcf From james at winmarconsulting.com Fri Oct 8 11:37:51 1999 From: james at winmarconsulting.com (James Wiseman) Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 10:37:51 -0500 Subject: Ban on some coral imports to the EU? Message-ID: <9187DAFC4EB1D21196B50008C733ED9108FE4C@163.61.winmar.hypercon.com> I have recently heard a rumor (unconfirmed) that some corals are no longer to be imported to the EU, as per a directive from the Sept. 16 1999 meeting in Brussels. This list includes (but is not limited to): Catalaphyllia jardinei Trachyphyllia geoffroyi Plerogyra spp. (+ Physogyra spp.) Euphyllia divisa, E. glabrescens Cynarima lacrymalis Blastomussa spp. I am writing to ask the coral-list subscribers from the EU if they can confirm the veracity of this information. Cheers James Wiseman Project Engineer Winmar Consulting Services From howzit at turtles.org Sun Oct 10 13:09:05 1999 From: howzit at turtles.org (Ursula Keuper-Bennett) Date: Sun, 10 Oct 1999 13:09:05 -0400 Subject: Coral "archeology" Message-ID: <4.1.19991010125906.00b35720@pop.vex.net> Dear Coral Researchers, In a terrestrial environment it's possible to dig down through various soil layers and detect disturbances, either natural or human-made. A good example would be finding a midden in an Indian archeological site. What I'm wondering is this. Let's say a ship ran aground and took out half a section of reef --just pummelled and crushed the corals to smithereens. And then nothing else happened to this site. New corals grew and prospered. Could a coral researcher three hundred years from now digging down through that reef, peeling back the coral years, would he be able to detect evidence of that earlier ship grounding/destruction? My gut feelings is yes, he should be able to. I'm just not sure. Thanks ------------------------------------------------- ^ Ursula Keuper-Bennett 0 0 mailto: howzit at turtles.org /V^\ /^V\ /V Turtle Trax V\ http://www.turtles.org / \ "One is always a long way from solving a problem until one actually has the answer." \ / --Stephen Hawking / \ / \ /__| V |__\ malama na honu From aiptasia at usa.net Mon Oct 11 09:09:45 1999 From: aiptasia at usa.net (Aiptasia joe) Date: 11 Oct 99 09:09:45 WET DDST Subject: Postdoc coral ecophysiology Message-ID: <19991011070945.26458.qmail@.netaddress.usa.net> The Scientific Center of Monaco (Observatoire Oc?anologique Europ?en) invites applications for a one year post-doctoral position in coral ecophysiology. The research will be carried out within the team of ecophysiology leaded by Christine Pag?s and should focus on the effects of an increased pCO2 on coral and zooxanthellae physiology. The candidate should have a significant practical experience in the seawater dissolved inorganic carbon chemistry. Knowledge of coral biology would be appreciated. A current CV should be sent by way of application to Prof. Jean Jaubert, Director or Dr. Christine Pag?s Observatoire Oc?anologique Europ?en c/o Mus?e Oc?anographique Av. Saint-Martin MC 98000 Monaco (Principality) tel: 377-92-16-79-83 fax: 377-92-16-79-81 email: csm.ooe at monaco.net from whom further information can be obtained. ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 From Hoeksema at naturalis.nnm.nl Mon Oct 11 03:12:18 1999 From: Hoeksema at naturalis.nnm.nl (Hoeksema, B.W.) Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 09:12:18 +0200 Subject: Ban on some coral imports to the EU? Message-ID: Reply: Earlier, I received a message from a CITES Netherlands representative. Since Sept. 16, the ban became effective with regard to corals from Indonesia. Best regards Dr. Bert W. Hoeksema Co-ordinator Sea Research (Fauna Malesiana Marina) National Museum of Natural History Naturalis P.O. Box 9517 2300 RA Leiden The Netherlands Tel.: +31.71.5687631 Fax: +31.71.5687666 E-mail: Hoeksema at Naturalis.NNM.nl > -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- > Van: James Wiseman [SMTP:james at winmarconsulting.com] > Verzonden: vrijdag 8 oktober 1999 17:38 > Aan: Coral-List (E-mail) > Onderwerp: Ban on some coral imports to the EU? > > I have recently heard a rumor (unconfirmed) that some corals are no longer > to be imported to the EU, as per a directive from the Sept. 16 1999 > meeting > in Brussels. This list includes (but is not limited to): > > Catalaphyllia jardinei > Trachyphyllia geoffroyi > Plerogyra spp. (+ Physogyra spp.) > Euphyllia divisa, E. glabrescens > Cynarima lacrymalis > Blastomussa spp. > > I am writing to ask the coral-list subscribers from the EU if they can > confirm the veracity of this information. > > Cheers > James Wiseman > Project Engineer > Winmar Consulting Services > From delbeek at hawaii.edu Tue Oct 12 08:09:50 1999 From: delbeek at hawaii.edu (J. Charles Delbeek) Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 02:09:50 -1000 Subject: More on European coral import restrictions (fwd) Message-ID: For those asking about the proposed ban on coral imports into the EU ... Charles ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 23:10:55 -1000 From: Svein A. Fossa Subject: More on European coral import restrictions A brief update on the coral import situation in the European Union: An extensive search, through personal contacts as well as on the Internet, has revealed that the new regulations on Scleractinia trade within EU pertain to the following: The EU Scientific Review Group has, in meeting 16.09.1999, raised negative opinions (see explanation below) on the import of the following species from Indonesia: Blastomussa merleti Cynarina lacrymalis Trachyphyllia geoffroyi Euphyllia divisa Euphyllia glabrescens Plerogyra simplex In order to explain the importance of SRG opinions, I have copied the following from http://www.wcmc.org.uk/species/trade/eu/traderef.html : Opinions of the Scientific Review Group (SRG) These may exist in cases where the SRG has examined whether or not imports in particular circumstances would comply with the conservation requirements of Regulation 338/97. The SRG opinion may change rapidly if new information about the trade or conservation status of a species in a particular country of origin becomes available. The opinion of the SRG will normally be followed by individual Scientific Authorities but is only indicative and Scientific Authorities of Member States can give a different opinion to that of the SRG (e.g. if new information becomes available). Where there is no SRG opinion, the decision about whether or not the conservation requirements of Regulation 338/97 are met will be taken by the Scientific Authority of the Member State in question. Should they find that the conditions are not met, this information will be immediately relayed to the other Member States and a uniform position adopted by all Member States. Community import restrictions When the SRG has given a negative opinion about the acceptability of the imports of a certain species from a certain country of origin (or in the case of species suffering high mortality in transport, unlikely to survive in captivity, or proven to cause ecological threat to native species), the European Commission will consult with the country of origin concerned and may subsequently establish a binding import restriction, which will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Member States will respect these restrictions until such time as they are lifted. Current Opinions and Restrictions The EU Wildlife Trade Reference Database below shows the current SRG opinions and community import restrictions. It can be used as an INDICATION about whether or not an import permit might be issued in particular circumstances. However it should be clearly understood that firstly all other conditions (valid export permit, suitable housing conditions for live animals etc.) for the issue of a permit must be met, and secondly that the conservation circumstances surrounding species can and do change and this may result in a different consequence than that implied by the entries in the EU Wildlife Trade Reference Database tables. --- end of quote --- To find an overview of regulations pertaining to individual species of Scleractinia - search from http://www.wcmc.org.uk/species/trade/eu/database.htm Best wishes, Svein A. Fossa AKVARIEKONSULENTEN Bioddgaten 17 NO-4878 Grimstad, Norway Tel: +47 37 09 18 88 Fax: +47 37 04 30 29 E-mail: sfossa at online.no The Modern Coral Reef Aquarium Web Site: http://www.mcra.com/ From lizserra at calvin.univalle.edu.co Tue Oct 12 13:14:50 1999 From: lizserra at calvin.univalle.edu.co (lizserra at calvin.univalle.edu.co) Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 17:14:50 GMT Subject: reef fish--larval duration Message-ID: <199910121714.RAA26535@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Hi dear coral listers I am magister science student at Universidad del Valle, Colombia (south america). At the moment I'm working in my thesis about larval duration and age of recruitment of two reef fishes (Fam.: Serranidae and Grammistidae), with lecture of increment rings in yours otoliths, and I have some articles about this organisms. However, I do not have yet enough information about that, and I want to Know if anyone Knows who or what institution can help me, please send the information at the direction below...for your help thanks a lot Liz Liz A. Serrano, B. Sc. Magister Science Student Universidad del Valle Cali, Colombia South America Personal Address Carrera 55 # 9-04 b/camino real email: lizserra at calvin.univalle.edu.co, lizadriana at mailcity.com From mb at coralcay.org Tue Oct 12 13:19:08 1999 From: mb at coralcay.org (Maria Beger) Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 17:19:08 GMT Subject: Conservation Management of Eritrea's Coastal, Marine and Island Message-ID: <199910121719.RAA26238@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Biodiversity Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 12:58:37 +0100 Organization: Coral Cay Conservation Sender: owner-coral-list Precedence: bulk Reply-To: Maria Beger Dear Coral-list, Please find attached a document seeking to identify suitable personnel, facilities and resources for the Conservation Management of Eritrea's Coastal, Marine and Island Biodiversity project. This is posted on behalf of Peter Raines, Chief Technical Advisor, UNDP/ Fisheries Depertment Eritrea. Please do not respond to this query at this e-mail address, instead reply to: fru at eol.com.er. Cheers Maria Maria Beger Asia Pacific Project Scientist Coral Cay Conservation Ltd. 154 Clapham Park Road, London SW4 7DE, UK Tel. +44 - 171- 498 6248 Fax. +44 - 171 - 498 8447 email: mb at coralcay.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [Coral-list administrator's note: document was too large to be attached. Please correspond with sender. ] From amy at greeninfo.org Tue Oct 12 17:07:55 1999 From: amy at greeninfo.org (Amy Karon) Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 14:07:55 -0700 Subject: Conservation GIS Funding Opportunity Message-ID: <4.2.0.58.19991012140659.0096acd0@170.1.26.208> Contact: Amy Karon, CTSP: 415-979-0343 x306 Charles Convis, ESRI: 909-793-2853 x2488 Forrest Whitt, Hewlett Packard: 208-396-4018 Conservation and environmental non-profit organizations seeking to use computer mapping technology can apply now for Conservation Technology Support Program (CTSP) grants of computers, software and training. Approximately 50 grant packages are available, using computers and printers donated by Hewlett Packard Company, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software by Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) and Clark Labs. Interested groups should review the application guidelines at http://www.ctsp.org. Applications are due January 7, 2000 and decisions will be made by mid-April 2000. To be considered, an organization must be U.S.-based and have tax exempt status. International groups with U.S. sponsors may be eligible and should refer to the CTSP guidelines on the web site. All groups, be sure to check the news update link on the CTSP home page to get the latest information on software additions to the grant packages. =================================== FULL PRESS RELEASE: Conservation, sustainable development, and environmental justice non-profit organizations seeking to use computer mapping technology can apply now for grants of computer equipment and specialized software. The Conservation Technology Support Program (CTSP) announced the release of guidelines for its 2000 Geographic Information Systems Grants, which will be awarded in April 2000 to approximately 50 groups. Applications are due January 7, 2000. To receive the guidelines and application, interested conservation groups should visit the CTSP web site at http://www.ctsp.org. To be considered, an organization must be U.S.-based and have tax exempt status. Some international groups with U.S. sponsors may also be eligible and should refer to the CTSP guidelines. All groups, be sure to check the news update link on the CTSP home page to get the latest information on software additions to the grant packages. The CTSP program is sponsored by Hewlett Packard Company (HP), Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI). HP contributes computers, printers and other equipment, while ESRI and Clark Labs together contribute mapping software, data and training. CTSP is one of the few technology granting programs in the U.S. to offer extensive training and support along with equipment and software. "CTSP has been extremely effective," said HP's Forrest Whitt, "because it recognizes that non-profits doing computer mapping need training, support and connection to a community as much as they need technology tools." The CTSP is focused on helping groups use Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a rapidly growing technology that can better show the location of issues in relation to information about those issues. For example, using GIS, a conservation group could identify the habitat of endangered species and analyze the impact of public land use policies to determine the best course of balancing conservation and development. "GIS is an essential tool for any group working to protect species or places", said Charles Convis, the head of ESRI's Conservation Program. "Providing this tool to non-profits helps level the playing field and leads to better public decisions." Established in 1995, CTSP has awarded nearly $6 million in grants to about 260 conservation organizations throughout the United States. "We're looking for groups that can make a real difference with GIS," said Larry Orman, the CTSP coordinator. "It doesn't matter if they're large or small groups -- they just have to be committed to conservation goals and willing to use the technology we're offering". CTSP is managed by a board of directors consisting of representatives from: The Technology Project (Helena, MT), ESRI (Redlands, CA), GreenInfo Network (San Francisco, CA), Interrain Pacific (Portland, OR), Pacific Biodiversity Institute (Winthrop, WA), The Rockefeller Technology Project (New York, NY), Sierra Biodiversity Institute (North San Juan, CA), and The Wilderness Society, Northwest Office (Seattle, WA). CTSP SUCCESS STORIES: Examples of groups receiving recent CTSP grants include: Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition -- This alliance of 15 organizations uses conservation biology to protect wooded lands in the Southern Appalachians, focusing especially on identifying the last wild areas and developing protection strategies for them. People for Puget Sound With over 2,100 miles of shoreline, the State of Washington's Puget Sound has remarkable natural resources. People for Puget Sound is using GIS to coordinate citizen efforts to protect and steward shoreline areas. Northern California/Forest protection cluster -- Four conservation groups were given multiple CTSP grants to enhance their work to save old-growth areas of Northwest California (groups included the North Coast Environmental Center, Institute for Sustainable Forestry, the Environmental Protection Information Center, and the Salmon River Restoration Trust and the Trees Foundation). New York Public Interest Research Group -- NYPIRG has created the Community Mapping Assistance Project (CMAP), which supports a wide range of groups in the New York area on projects ranging from analysis of voting patterns to patterns of lead and other pollution. Dine' Citizens Against Ruining Our Environment -- Dine' CARE is an advocacy organization working within the Navajo Nation to provide technical assistance to local communities that are opposing economic development projects not planned locally and which have negative impacts on local communities. Sitka Conservation Society The Sitka Conservation Society works to protect the natural environment of the Tongass Forest and surrounding waters of Southeast Alaska. The recipient of two CTSP grants, SCS also serves as a center of GIS activity in southeast Alaska and has produced maps for numerous other local and regional organizations Bastrop County Environmental Council -- Based in Texas, this small, all-volunteer group has made impressive use of GIS in promoting lifestyle and policy decisions that foster sustainable regional development and protect Bastrop County's natural resources. The Nature Conservancy/Great Lakes Program Since 1992, the Great Lakes Program has compiled and analyzed detailed natural heritage data in order to select and prioritize key sites that, as a whole, can sustain the biodiversity of the Great Lakes region over the long term. Peregrine Fund Harpy Project Focusing on the most powerful eagle in the world, this international organization is creating local systems to protect Harpy Eagles in Venezuela and Panama. END END END *********************************** Amy Karon, Program Manager GreenInfo Network 201 Mission St, 4th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 tel (415) 979-0343 x306 fax (415) 979-0371 email: amy at greeninfo.org From reefkeeper at earthlink.net Tue Oct 12 14:31:02 1999 From: reefkeeper at earthlink.net (Alexander Stone) Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 18:31:02 +0000 Subject: Coral common name query Message-ID: <38037E66.6BDF@earthlink.net> Dear coral listers: What (if any) common name are you familiar with for (1) h. cucullata, and (2) s. intercepta? Please respond directly to g_del_cid at reefkeeper.org Thanks a lot. Gilda del Cid ReefKeeper International From mb at coralcay.org Wed Oct 13 06:28:22 1999 From: mb at coralcay.org (Maria Beger) Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 10:28:22 GMT Subject: Conservation Management of Eritrea's Coastal, Marine and Island Bi= Message-ID: <199910131028.KAA30412@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> odiversity Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 09:27:23 +0100 Sender: owner-coral-list Precedence: bulk Reply-To: Maria Beger Dear Coral-list, I have realised that the attachement of the message I posted yesterday was not sent. I have attached the document with thhis email now. Sorry for any inconveniences. Please do not respond to this query at this e-mail address, instead reply to : fru at eol.com.er. Cheers Maria Ministry of Fisheries/UNDP, Eritrea Conservation Management of Eritrea's Coastal, Marine and Island Biodiversity The ECMI Project is a five-year (US$5m GEF-funded) nationally executed project to help protect the coastal, marine and island biodiversity of Eritrea. The project is seeking to identify: consultants to provide in-situ training and technical advice; NGOs, research and training agencies for ex-situ training for project personnel; and technical assistance for reconnaissance aerial surveys. (i)=09Short-term consultancies (Duty Station: Massawa, Eritrea): Integrated Coastal Zone Management Trainer/Advisor Marine Parks Trainer/Advisor Coastal Marine Ecology Trainer/Advisor Data Management Trainer/Advisor (ii)=09Ex-situ short training courses: Project management study tour (duration: 2 weeks; trainees: 2) Environmental law for coastal and marine issues, conflict resolution and mitigation (duration: 4 weeks; trainees: 1) Public awareness and marketing and production of interpretive materials (duration: 4 weeks; trainees: 1) Marine Protected Area personnel training - management attachment (duration: 3 months; trainees: 2) Study tours (preferably regional) to community-based marine management locations (duration: 2 weeks; trainees: open) Communications, library and curatorial training course (duration: 4 weeks; trainees: 1) Participatory Rural Appraisal and other socio-economic survey techniques (duration: 4 weeks; trainees: 1) GIS design and application and data management (duration: 4 weeks; trainees: 1) (Note: The duration of each course is flexible. In some cases, responsibility for the structure and implementation of these courses are included in the terms of reference of the relevant project consultants). (iii)=09Ex-situ higher degrees: 2 x MSc - Coastal Zone Management or related subjects. 1 x MSc - Marine Protected Areas or related subjects. 1 x MSc - Tropical Marine Ecology or related subjects. 2 x MSc - Coastal-Marine Information Management or related subjects. 1 x PhD - Coastal Zone Management or related subjects. 1 x PhD - Marine Protected Areas or related subjects. 1 x PhD - Coastal-Marine Information Management or related subjects. (iv)=09Reconnaissance aerial surveys: Reconnaissance aerial survey of the entire coastline and islands of Eritrea, including marine megafaunal aerial surveys. A copy of the project documentation (including a summary of the terms of reference for consultants) is available upon request. Individuals or organisations wishing to apply or submit tenders for one or more of these project components should contact: Peter Raines - Chief Technical Advisor Email: fru at mof.gov.er (Please quote ref: ECMI-PSR-99-6) Maria Beger Asia Pacific Project Scientist Coral Cay Conservation Ltd. 154 Clapham Park Road, London SW4 7DE, UK Tel. +44 - 171- 498 6248 Fax. +44 - 171 - 498 8447 email: mb at coralcay.org =00=00 From kathyva at cc.wwu.edu Wed Oct 13 14:44:52 1999 From: kathyva at cc.wwu.edu (Kathy Van Alstyne) Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 11:44:52 -0700 Subject: Program for Minority Marine Science Students Message-ID: <3804D323.77D8B08C@cc.wwu.edu> Western Washington University's Shannon Point Marine Center offers an all expenses paid (including travel, tuition, room and board) six month program for minority undergraduates interested in the marine sciences. This year, the program will include a trip to the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography meetings in Copenhagen. If you know any students who would be interested, please encourage them to apply. MINORITIES IN MARINE SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM (MIMSUP) PROGRAM The Shannon Point Marine Center (SPMC) invites applications for the 2000 Minorities in Marine Science Undergraduate Program (MIMSUP). This exciting and innovative program is designed to introduce members of racial or ethnic groups currently under-represented in science and engineering (i.e., American Indians, Alaskan Natives, African Americans, Latino/Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders) to academic and professional careers in marine science. Eight selected students will spend two quarters (January 5 - June 13) at the Shannon Point Marine Center taking introductory and specialized courses in the marine sciences (31 quarter credit hours), attending seminars and workshops, exploring career opportunities, and engaging in supervised research. They will also attend a regional or national scientific meeting. After the program, students will return to their home institutions to complete their undergraduate programs. FACILITIES The Shannon Point Marine Center is a facility of Western Washington University located in Anacortes, Washington. Facilities on the 87-acre campus include a 12,000 sq. ft. laboratory equipped for marine research and teaching and supplied with high-quality running seawater. A fleet of six research vessels provides access to the rich and diverse marine and estuarine habitats of Puget Sound. Dormitory facilities house up to 24 visitors, with kitchen facilities available for food preparation. Located on the mainland, SPMC offers access to marine and coastal environments typical of the Pacific Northwest, as well as the alpine environments of the Cascade Mountains and the Olympic Peninsula. The facility is 90 miles north of Seattle, Washington, and an equal distance south of Vancouver, B.C. STUDENT SUPPORT Funding from the National Science Foundation provides full financial support to program participants. This includes coverage of tuition and fees for two quarters, housing in the SPMC dormitory, one round trip between the student's residence and SPMC, and a $600 work-study allowance. HOW TO APPLY Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions, must be in a degree program leading to a bachelor's degree, and must be members of the qualifying racial/ethnic groups. Interested students should submit a brief letter describing their general background, goals and interests; a recommendation letter from a faculty member familiar with their academic record; and a current undergraduate transcript. Also include a current telephone number and e-mail address if possible. Application materials should be directed to Dr. Brian Bingham, Shannon Point Marine Center, 1900 Shannon Point Road, Anacortes, WA 98221. Telephone: (360) 293-2188, E-mail: bingham at cc.wwu.edu. Applications are considered as they are received and final selections will be announced by November 15, 1999. WWU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and encourages persons with disabilities to apply. For more information, visit our website at: http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~bingham/mimsup.html. From CBAggie at aol.com Thu Oct 14 16:22:14 1999 From: CBAggie at aol.com (CBAggie at aol.com) Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 16:22:14 EDT Subject: Deep Water Corals Message-ID: <199910151354.NAA46753@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Coral Listers; I am seeking a taxonomic key suitable for identifying deepwater corals from the Eastern Atlantic. If you have suggestions, please reply to cbeaver at falcon.tamucc.edu. Thank you Carl Beaver Research Assistant Center for Coastal Studies Texas A&M University Corpus Christi From pdustan at zeus.cofc.edu Thu Oct 14 15:41:18 1999 From: pdustan at zeus.cofc.edu (Phillip Dustan) Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 15:41:18 -0400 Subject: Vieques Island Message-ID: <3.0.32.19991014154114.00c7b734@zeus.cofc.edu> A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 519 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/19991014/9fc1b6ec/attachment.bin From gene at fearless.er.usgs.gov Fri Oct 15 10:02:38 1999 From: gene at fearless.er.usgs.gov (Gene Shinn) Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 10:02:38 -0400 Subject: what geologists do Message-ID: <199910151728.RAA01715@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Dear Ursula Keuper-Bennett, In answer to your question, The answer is yes. It is what geologists do. Gene Shinn From tatwany at naseej.com.sa Fri Oct 15 14:47:40 1999 From: tatwany at naseej.com.sa (Hany Tatwany) Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 21:47:40 +0300 Subject: Change of date:INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON CORAL BLEACHING Message-ID: <005f01bf173d$f4daff20$071bfea9@a1m3t1> INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON CORAL BLEACHING RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA 6 February to 9 February 2, 000 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF DATE Thank you for the interest you have shown in the . Please note that due to circumstances beyond the control of the organisers the date of the INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON CORAL BLEACHING has been changed and will now take place, God willing, from the 6th February through the 9th February 2000. The second notice of the workshop, with an adapted programme will be e-mailed to you shortly. Kindly confirm your continued interest to the workshop to any or all of the following e-mail addresses: Dr. Hany Tatwany: tatwany at naseej.com.sa Dr. Eugene Joubert: jouberte at shabakah.net.sa Dr. Friedhelm Krupp: PERSGA at computec.com.bh , fareed.krupp at persga.org Sincerely yours, Dr. Hany Tatwany, Chair, Organising Committee -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/19991015/fcb548ac/attachment.html From jaicher at usa.net Fri Oct 15 13:47:26 1999 From: jaicher at usa.net (Jennifer Aicher) Date: 15 Oct 99 13:47:26 BST Subject: live rock harvest Message-ID: <19991016004726.25048.qmail@nwcst313.netaddress.usa.net> Recently live rock has been harvested in American Samoa. We would like to know what and where, and how to find work which has been done in regard to the sustainability of this practice. Thanks! Jennifer Aicher Director Le Vai Moana Marine Center American Samoa Community College Pago Pago AS 96799 ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 From jch at aoml.noaa.gov Mon Oct 18 07:39:23 1999 From: jch at aoml.noaa.gov (coral-list admin) Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 11:39:23 GMT Subject: Irene Message-ID: <199910181139.LAA22678@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Unfortunately, workstation coral.aoml.noaa.gov was down temporarily due to Hurricane Irene, and some coral-list messages may not have been posted. Very sorry for any inconvenience. Cheers... From gregorh at pacific.net.hk Sat Oct 16 23:47:45 1999 From: gregorh at pacific.net.hk (Gregor Hodgson) Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 11:47:45 +0800 Subject: Reef Check Mailing Address Problems Message-ID: <199910181146.LAA22830@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Dear Coral List, A problem with the post office resulted in some Reef Check mail being returned to the sender during the period September 1 to October 15. We have solved the problem and apologise for those who have experienced difficulties. Please resend any returned mail to the normal address given below. Regards, Greg Reef Check Mailing Address: -- Reef Check GPO Box 12375 Hong Kong, China Tel: (852) 2802-6937 Fax: (852) 2887-5454 Email: gregorh at pacific.net.hk Web: www.ReefCheck.org From rainforest at mail.org Mon Oct 18 08:57:58 1999 From: rainforest at mail.org (Mike Nolan) Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 08:57:58 -0400 Subject: MARINE BIOLOGY and RAINFOREST WORKSHOPS Message-ID: <380B1956.1205@mail.org> RAINFOREST and MARINE BIOLOGY WORKSHOPS After reviewing the brief program descriptions outlined below, please consider offering these opportunities to Students, Faculty, Staff and other interested parties....detailed WORKSHOP ITINERARIES and REFERENCES from past participants are available upon request. Thank you. Sincerely, Mike Nolan, Director ****************************************************************** Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit 29 Prospect NE Suite #8 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 USA Phone/Fax: (616) 776-5928/Toll Free: (877) 967-7467 (Fridays only) E-mail: rainforest at mail.org ****************************************************************** *Sites: Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, southeast Alaska and Australia *WORKSHOPS are field oriented and focus on natural history, rainforest and marine ecology, conservation, land management, medicinal uses of native plants, local cultures, archaeology and geology. *Instruction features local Biologists and naturalist Guides. *Proceeds go to the WORKSHOP host organization in each country and help support valuable conservation and education efforts. *Three Undergraduate or Graduate credits are available for attending through Aquinas College of Grand Rapids, Michigan (www.aquinas.edu). Contact Dr. Tim Bennett, Ph.D. at 616-459-8281x5469 or by e-mail at bennetim at aquinas.edu for registration information and materials. *Customized programs can be designed for "specialty groups" BELIZE* Length: 14 Days/13 Nights Cost: $980.00 per person Host/Workshop Coordinator: Belize Tropical Education Center (TEC)/Tony Garel, TEC Director/Belize City, Belize Topics Covered: Tropical Moist Forest Ecology/Marine Ecology/Mayan Archaeology/Garifuna and Creole Cultures *Pre/Post-Workshop extension to Tikal in Guatemala is available COSTA RICA* Length: 12 Days/11 Nights Cost: $925.00 per person Host/Workshop Coordinator: Juan Pablo Bello/San Jose, Costa Rica Topics Covered: Tropical Rainforest and Dry Forest Ecology/Conservation and Land Management/Geology/Volcanoes/Costa Rican history *Pre/Post-Workshop extensions to Corcovado and/or Tortuguero National Parks are available HONDURAS* Length: 14 Days/13 Nights Cost: $1050.00 per person Host/Workshop Coordinator: Suyapa Dominguez, EduEco Director/San Pedro Sula, Honduras Topics Covered: Tropical Rainforest and Marine Ecology/Conservation and Land Management/Mayan Archaeology/Garifuna Culture/White-Water Rafting *Pre/Post-Workshop extension to La Mosquitia and the Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve is available PANAMA* Length: 14 Days/13 Nights Cost: $1100.00 per person Host/Workshop Coordinator: Win Rice/Panama City, Panama Topics Covered: Tropical Rainforest and Marine Ecology/Conservation and Land Management/Geology/Volcanoes/Indian Cultures/R.O.P.E. 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PERU B: 13 D/12 N Jun 24-Jul 6_____ SE ALASKA: 14 D/13 N Jun 15-28_____Jul 2-15_____Jul 20-Aug 2_____ AUSTRALIA: 15 D/14 N Jun 14-29_____Jul 12-27_____Aug 1-16_____ PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Name (as it appears on your passport): Last________________________________________First_______________________ Middle_________________________ Professor/Teacher:_____Student:_____Grade Level:_____ Other (describe):________________________________________ Address:_________________________________City:__________________________ State/Province:___________________ ZIP/Postal Code:____________Country:____________________ School:_____________________________________________ School/Business Phone: ( )____________________________________ Fax: ( )____________________________________ Home Phone: ( )____________________________________ E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________ Dietary Restrictions: __________________________________________________ Important: If your ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER and/or E-MAIL ADDRESS will change at some point following registration, please supply this information and the dates when they will become effective. *Other Workshop dates throughout the year are available upon request Rainforest and Reef 29 Prospect NE Suite #8 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 USA From d.j.hutchinson at uea.ac.uk Mon Oct 18 13:23:16 1999 From: d.j.hutchinson at uea.ac.uk (David Hutchinson) Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 18:23:16 +0100 Subject: No subject Message-ID: <01BF1995.DB1B8AA0.d.j.hutchinson@uea.ac.uk> Would anyone be kind enough to give me a few pointers so as I can begin to find rates of coral loss to form a global analysis? Many thanks, David ---------------------- David Hutchinson School of Development Studies University of East Anglia Norwich NR4 7TJ Tel: (01603) 593421 email: d.j.hutchinson at uea.ac.uk http://www.uea.ac.uk/~d955461 From jogden at seas.marine.usf.edu Tue Oct 19 10:11:32 1999 From: jogden at seas.marine.usf.edu (John C. Ogden) Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 10:11:32 -0400 Subject: House Testimony Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.19991019101132.0083a130@marine.usf.edu> On Thursday, October 21 the House of Representatives Committee on Resources, Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife, and Oceans will hold hearings on H.R. 2903: Coral Reef Conservation and Restoration Act of 1999 introduced by Rep James Saxton (R-NJ). It is my understanding that the companion Senate bills S. 725 (Snowe, R-ME) and S. 1253 (Inouye, D-HI) will also be discussed. This is likely to be this subcommittee's only legislative hearing deveoted to coral reef conservation. I have posted a copy of my testimony at: http://www.coral.noaa.gov/bulls/bulls.html If you have any comments or criticisms that I might incorporate into my oral testimony, please get them to me by early Wednesday. Needless to say, this would also be a good time for anyone so inclined to submit personal comments on these bills through the appropriate senator or representative. The texts of the bills may be viewed on the House and Senate web pages. Thank you. **************************************************************************** John C. Ogden, Ph.D., Director Tel: 727/553-1100 Florida Institute of Oceanography Fax: 727/553-1109 830 First Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 USA Web page: http://www.marine.usf.edu/FIO **************************************************************************** From Matt.Patterson at dep.state.fl.us Tue Oct 19 08:51:36 1999 From: Matt.Patterson at dep.state.fl.us (Matt Patterson STP 727-896-8626) Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 08:51:36 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Volunteer opportunity at the Florida Marine Research Institute Message-ID: The Coral Reef Research Group in St. Petersburg, Florida has a unique volunteer opportunity avaialable starting January, 2000. Please forward this URL to qualified individuals looking for experience working with coral reef images. This training and experience provides a good start towards a career in coral reef science. Check out: http://www.fmri.usf.edu/coral/volunteer.htm Cheers, Matt Patterson NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: Matt.Patterson at dep.state.fl.us xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Matt Patterson Coral Reef Research Group Data Manager - FKNMS Coral Reef/Hardbottom Monitoring Project Florida Marine Research Institute 100 8th Ave SE St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 (727)896-8626 x1136 FAX (727)893-1270 Matt.Patterson at dep.state.fl.us xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx From jgarzon at invemar.org.co Tue Oct 19 15:01:56 1999 From: jgarzon at invemar.org.co (Jaime Garzon Ferreira) Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 14:01:56 -0500 Subject: Bleaching event Message-ID: <01bf1a64$6a13d680$d00d19c8@jaime.invemar.org.co> Dear Colleagues: A minor bleaching event is occurring now at Chengue Bay (11o20'N and 74o08'W) and nearby sites of the Tayrona Natural Park in the north coast of Colombia (Southern Caribbean Sea). The first evidence of this event was observed on September 22 when some large Colpophyllia natans were seen partially bleached. About 6% of 440 colonies of hard corals examined at one site (15-18 m depth) on October 15 had symptoms of bleaching. At the same site and date, between 9-18 m depth, we visually estimated that less than 5% of the living coral tissue was affected; Meandrina meandrites and Porites astreoides seemed to be the most affected. Other bleached species: Millepora alcicornis, Siderastrea siderea, Montastraea faveolata, M. cavernosa, C. natans, Diploria strigosa, Stephanocoenia intersepta and Dichocoenia stokeksi. No associated mortality of coral tissue has been observed. Warm and very turbid waters (due to continental runoff: strong rainy season this year) have remained in the area for several weeks. High temperatures (30oC) have been recorded on several occasions at surface waters since the end of August. We were also working on the coral reefs of San Andr?s island (12o32'N and 81o43'W: Southwestern Caribbean) in September this year, but did not observe any bleaching event in the area. Regards, Jaime Garz?n-Ferreira and Alberto Rodr?guez ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jaime Garz?n-Ferreira Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (INVEMAR) A.A. 1016, Santa Marta, COLOMBIA Tel. (575)4214774 or 4211380 - Fax (575) 4211377 E-mail: jgarzon at invemar.org.co -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/19991019/cd14adac/attachment.html From francoual at hotmail.com Sat Oct 16 09:55:47 1999 From: francoual at hotmail.com (Marion FRANCOUAL) Date: Sat, 16 Oct 1999 06:55:47 PDT Subject: No subject Message-ID: <19991016135548.53316.qmail@hotmail.com> Dear members, I just finish a DEA (5th Year of french university) 'Sciences of Marine Environment' option Biogeochemistry. I should begin a Thesis next year and I am actually looking for a work experience this academic year in an anglosaxon laboratory. I made my work experience of DEA on data analysis (size distribution of marines particles : contribution to a frontal system study). I am particularly interested in biogeochemistry, data analysis and by the interaction between biology-ecology-physic. This work experience could be included in a french degree. I thank you for your attention, Sincerely Marion FRANCOUAL ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com From Jim.Hendee at noaa.gov Wed Oct 20 10:01:30 1999 From: Jim.Hendee at noaa.gov (Jim Hendee) Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 10:01:30 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Citation of coral-list material Message-ID: Greetings, You may want to save this message for future reference. I have been asked this several times, so I did some research into it. Each editor may have special requirements, but I believe the examples below are approximately correct. ~~ Citation of Coral-List Messages ~~ If you would like to cite specific messages circulated on coral-list, I believe this format is appropriate (underlines or italics surrounded by asterisks in these examples): Doe, J. (1998, Mar 30). Acropora: Endangered species? *NOAA's Coral Health and Monitoring Program Listserver*. Available: *http://www.coral.noaa.gov* (Online, see entry for coral-list) ~~ Archived Regarding the citation of coral bleaching archives, as best as I can tell, from consulting several different sources for online referencing (and seeing none exactly of this type), it would appear that this would be a legitimate citation (italic or underline areas surrounded by asterisks): Hendee, J. (1999). Coral-list listserver coral bleaching archives. *ftp://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pub/champ/bleach/* Revised October 20, 1999. Accessed October 20, 1999. Author's email: jim.hendee at noaa.gov. Author's Web Site: *http://www.coral.noaa.gov* (You would of course put your own access date). Your journal editor may have a slight variation. If you have any corrections to this, suggestions or other input that would be of help to coral-list subscribers, please feel free to post a message. Cheers, Jim Hendee From oserrano at hq.nasa.gov Wed Oct 20 11:53:06 1999 From: oserrano at hq.nasa.gov (Odean Serrano) Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 11:53:06 -0400 Subject: Coral taxonomy courses Message-ID: <3.0.32.19991020115305.00929930@mail.hq.nasa.gov> Hello, I'm am beginning a doctoral program in marine conservation and was looking for courses in Coral taxonomy and Coral Ecosystems that I could possibly study in an independent forum. Does anyone have any recommendations of graduate level courses, and where I can go to browse their course descriptions? Thank you, Odean Serrano NASA HQ Washington, D.C. 202 358-1308 From rrowan at uog9.uog.edu Fri Oct 22 03:13:25 1999 From: rrowan at uog9.uog.edu (Robert G. Rowan) Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 17:13:25 +1000 (GMT+1000) Subject: MARINE ECOLOGIST ANNOUNCEMENT Message-ID: UNIVERSITY OF GUAM ANNOUNCEMENT THE UNIVERSITY OF GUAM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN, DISABILITY UNRELATED TO JOB REQUIREMENTS, AGE (EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY LAW), CITIZENSHIP STATUS OR MARITAL STATUS. September 28, 1999 THE UNIVERSITY OF GUAM SOLICITS APPLICATIONS TO ESTABLISH A LIST OF ELIGIBLES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION (TENURE/NON-TENURE TRACK APPOINTMENT, PART/FULL-TIME - SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS): 026-99 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (MARINE ECOLOGY) LOCATION: GRADUATE SCHOOL AND RESEARCH/MARINE LABORATORY UNIVERSITY INFORMATION: The University of Guam has adopted a campus-wide Total Quality improvement process. The University is a land grant institution with its mission in instruction, research, and service. The University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and has an on-going enrollment of over 4,000 students. Additionally, it provides outreach and extension service programs throughout Guam and the Western Pacific Region. Guam is a beautiful tropical island with white sandy beaches, lush green vegetation, and warm blue seas ideal for water recreation. Guam has an estimated population of 150,000. English and Chamorro are official languages. Federal as well as local laws are in effect. The island is situated within five hours flying time of every major capital city in the Far East. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The University of Guam is looking for individuals who are interested in new challenges and opportunities for professional and personal growth. This position calls for someone who is adaptable, intelligent, and interested in working in a dynamic, growing, multi-cultural institution. CHARACTER OF DUTIES: The successful candidate is expected to: 1) teach and advise graduate (M.S. degree) students, 2) maintain a continuous record of scholarly activity, and 3) perform university and community service. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, a minimum of one year of postdoctoral research in Marine ecology, a strong record or research as evidenced by recent grants and refereed publications in scientific journals, and ability to teach an advanced course in biometrics. Preferred: Preference will be given to investigators with an established research record in community ecology of coral reefs. SALARY LEVEL: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience relevant to the position. The following salary figures are for nine (9) months: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR $34,307 - $50,765 Per Academic Year ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR $39,300 - $59,307 Per Academic Year APPOINTMENT/RELOCATION: Nine (9) month appointment. 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APPLICATION PROCESS: Completed applications shall include a 1) UOG application form, 2) statement of research plan and teaching philosophy, 3) up-to-date resume or current curriculum vitae, 4) names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to be contacted, 5) samples of most recent publications or presentations, and 6) copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts. Short listed candidates will be required to submit official graduate transcripts sent directly from the awarding institution/s. Submit documents to Dr. Valerie Paul, Chair, Marine Biology Search Committee, c/o Human Resources Office, University of Guam, UOG Station, Mangilao, GU 96923. For further information, please e-mail vpaul at uog9.uog.edu, call (671) 735-2186/2175 or fax 734-6767. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin November 15, 1999 and will continue until the search committee has made its selection, or until the close of application review on December 15, 1999. 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Failure to submit to or pass a drug test will be grounds for rescinding the offer of employment. Section 25103, Chapter 25, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated requires college or university employees to undergo a physical examination, to include a test for tuberculosis (skin or x-ray), prior to employment and at least annually thereafter. A report of such examination must be conducted by a licensed physician within a state or territory of the United States and must be submitted upon request. Federal law requires presentation eligibility to work in the United States within seventy-two (72) hours of reporting for employment. Specifically, 8 USC 1324A requires the employer to verify the identity and eligibility to work in the United States of all newly hired employees. The University of Guam is required to comply with this law on a non-discriminatory basis. If you are hired to fill a position with the University of Guam, you will be required to present valid documents to comply with this law. The University of Guam is an equal opportunity institution and encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply for this position. The University of Guam complies with Public Law 24-109 in reference to the provisions and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance contact Jess Torres, ADA Coordinator, either by phone (735-2244) or TTY (735-2243). From Bprecht at pbsj.com Fri Oct 22 12:29:10 1999 From: Bprecht at pbsj.com (Precht, Bill) Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 11:29:10 -0500 Subject: FW: From today's Miami Herald: Florida Bay Hit By Dirty Water Message-ID: Coral Listers - Please see attached article. This is exactly why the Everglades Restoration Program must be implemented! Today significantly less water flows through the south Florida ecosystem than before the complex network of canals and levees were put in place. Getting the water right, which is the major goal of the Everglades Restoration Plan, will mean that most of the excess water will not be lost to tide but will be captured. The Florida Keys have always been at the receiving end of what the Everglades sends to it... In years of drought that means receiving little natural fresh water runoff through the sloughs and into Florida Bay... in times of excess, too much freshwater... a balance needs to be struck so the natural system can be enhanced so as to respond to these fluctuating hydroperiods... just as it did in the centuries an millennia prior to man mucking-up the system. As long as there are population demands on the resources of south Florida... and as long as there are "wet" hurricanes (like Irene)... the system will be tested. However, without restoration the situation will get worse and articles like the one below will be commonplace. Congress will vote on the Everglades Plan next year... let them know why we need this...it's more than the Everglades that are at stake... it's the Florida Reef tract as well. Cheers to all, William F. Precht EcoSciences Program Manager PBS&J Miami, FL Reprinted with permission Published Friday, October 22, 1999, in the Miami Herald Florida Bay hit by dirty water Irene's overflow spreads trouble BY NANCY KLINGENER nklingener at herald.com Millions of gallons of freshwater released into Florida Bay to ease flooding in Miami-Dade County have created a giant plume of dirty water that is causing fish kills and sponge die-offs and is heading for the Keys reef tract. And state water managers say the water released from the C-111 canal, the primary drainage channel in South Dade, after Hurricane Irene will continue indefinitely into Barnes Sound and on to Florida Bay. >From Lower Matecumbe up to the Everglades, Florida Bay looks like "chocolate milk," said Dave Savage, Upper Keys manager of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, who has been flying over the area to see what's happening in the marine environment. "All we can do is document it and tell the [South Florida] Water Management District that this is what happens when you open up the floodgates," Savage said. "You have to sacrifice some of the biota to protect the built environment in Miami. "Every time they do that during a major flood event, they're killing off a lot of the critters in the Biscayne Bay watershed and in Florida Bay." State water managers "say they send the water to tide," said Karen Lee, an Islamorada environmentalist. "Sending it to tide is like saying you sweep it under the carpet. Actually, what you're doing is you're sending that polluted water into the estuaries of the Upper Keys." Savage said he has received confirmed reports of mangrove snapper fish kills and sponge die-offs in Blackwater Sound. "We're already seeing a lot of turbidity in the passes" or areas between Keys where water moves from Florida Bay to the ocean, Savage said. "That turbid water is making it out to the reef. You really can't make any predictions, but it definitely can't help." A SHOCKING SIGHT Key Largo resident Ellen Alderman was shocked when she took a look at Blackwater Sound this week. "I went, 'Oh, my God.' It was wet cement-looking. A very different look of what I see after storms," she said. "It looked like chalk. It's Thursday and the visibility is still six inches." Alderman, a pediatric physical therapist, is concerned about the long-term effects on the area and she is letting politicians, water managers and environmental groups know about it. "If it continues to go on," she said, "what's the future in the Keys?" ASSESSING EFFECTS Sanctuary biologists are still assessing Irene's effects on the reefs. So far, visibility is so poor that it's hard to tell how severe the damage is, said Cheva Heck, a sanctuary spokeswoman. A check on Lower Keys reefs revealed broken branch corals and nicked and scoured boulder corals, but not the same kind of severe beating that the reefs took during Hurricane Georges, Heck said. "There was almost not a lot of new stuff to take out," Heck said. "They got hit so hard by Georges that there wasn't much more to be done by this hurricane." In the Upper Keys, many lobster pots ended up on bank reefs, Savage said. Some of the sanctuary's marker buoys, which post areas where no fishing is allowed, were lost. But the primary concern was the water quality issues raised by the rush of water through the C-111, where all 13 gates were opened over the weekend to help drain the South Florida mainland. Irene brought up to 13 inches of rain to parts of Dade County. MORE TO COME A week after Irene struck, "we're not done yet" releasing water, said Ann Overton, spokeswoman for the water district, which runs the region's system of canals and levees. "We still have a lot to discharge. The storm is not over for us. There's still a lot of water to move." The district doesn't like releasing such a giant pulse of fresh water into the bay, but it has little choice because it is mandated by law to protect the health and safety of South Florida residents, Overton said. The district will conduct environmental assessments of the flood's effect on Florida Bay, which for more than a decade has been the subject of environmental and political concerns because of algae blooms and sea grass die-off. Storms like Irene stir up the bay bottom, clouding the waters even more. The district is also facing severe criticism from Dade politicians. The Miami-Dade Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to create a task force to study whether water managers moved fast enough to release water into the sound before Hurricane Irene hit. While mainlanders are calling for investigations on why the water wasn't drained faster, islanders are concerned about being at the bottom of the drain pipe. "That resource is as vitally important to the fisheries and the tourism industry of the Keys as is the damage to agricultural lands and homes in the western areas that are being so flooded," said Lee, the Islamorada environmentalist. "It's a terrible problem, but it's not a new problem. It's a problem that creates an opportunity for education." Herald staff writer Susana Bellido contributed to this report. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - From jogden at seas.marine.usf.edu Fri Oct 22 12:58:34 1999 From: jogden at seas.marine.usf.edu (John C. Ogden) Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 12:58:34 -0400 Subject: H.R. 2903: Coral Reef Protection and Restoration Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.19991022125834.00864b20@marine.usf.edu> Many thanks to those of you who responded to my request for editing and ideas on my testimony on this bill. I testified before the House Subcommittee for Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife, and Oceans of the Committee on Resources with Sally Yozell, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of NOAA, and Roger McManus, President of the Center for Marine Conservation. We had 5 minutes each and then were questioned for about 30 minutes by SC Chairman Saxton (R-NJ) and Reps. Vento (D-MN), Gilcrist (R-MD), and Faleomavega (D-American Samoa). Generally the panel supported the bill. Key points in the combined testimony were: nesting the proposed grants program within a national program to protect coral reefs; flexibility in matching; creation of a special foundation within the government to facilitate leveraged funding; equitable split in funding between the Atlantic and the Pacific; and increased budget. In her testimony Deputy Assistant Secretary Yozell announced that the version of the NOAA budget reported out of the House/Senate conference had zeroed out coral reefs. This is very frustrating news given the intent of H.R. 2903, the upcoming Coral Reef Task Force meeting in the V.I. next week, and the generally high profile of coral reefs among environmental issues. I don't know what can be done, except to contact your congressperson as was suggested by others to this list some time ago and to make your views known. In view of the Presidential Executive Order on coral reefs, those of you who want to aim high can contact the White House. http://www.coral.noaa.gov/bulls/bulls.html **************************************************************************** John C. Ogden, Ph.D., Director Tel: 727/553-1100 Florida Institute of Oceanography Fax: 727/553-1109 830 First Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 USA Web page: http://www.marine.usf.edu/FIO **************************************************************************** From jogden at seas.marine.usf.edu Fri Oct 22 15:13:00 1999 From: jogden at seas.marine.usf.edu (John C. Ogden) Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 15:13:00 -0400 Subject: Letters needed NOW Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.19991022151300.00889b80@marine.usf.edu> Dear Friends and Colleagues: Since my message about coral reefs in the NOAA budget earlier today, I have some specifics on what we can do, immediately and over the weekend to get coral reefs back in the NOAA budget. The debate and negotiations are in progress NOW and over the weekend. The time to write is NOW; next week will be too late. Key people: Jack Lew, Director Office of Management and Budget Fax: 202-395-3888 A letter to Lew is particularly important; if you can do only one do this one. House Appropriations Committee Leadership: Congressman Rogers (Fax: 202-225-0940) Congressman Serano (Fax: 202-225-6001) Congressman Young (Fax: 202-225-9764) Senate Appropriations Committee Leadership: Senator Greg (Fax: 202-224-4952) Senator Hollings (Fax: 202-224-4293) Key Points: 1. Noaa's FY 2000 budget request included $12 million for a variety of activities urgently needed to protect, restore, and sustain U.S. coral reefs. 2. While the Senate proposed funding NOAA's request at the $6 million level, the House included no funding. 3. The current conference budget from Congress includes ZERO funding for NOAA's coral reef activities. 4. U.S. coral reefs are in crisis; this funding is critical. 5. A key is Jack Lew, Director of OMB; if you do only one letter do this one. **************************************************************************** John C. Ogden, Ph.D., Director Tel: 727/553-1100 Florida Institute of Oceanography Fax: 727/553-1109 830 First Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 USA Web page: http://www.marine.usf.edu/FIO **************************************************************************** From gregorh at pacific.net.hk Sat Oct 23 04:06:57 1999 From: gregorh at pacific.net.hk (Gregor Hodgson) Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 16:06:57 +0800 Subject: Reef Check Raffle is For Real Message-ID: <38116CA1.CB10A332@pacific.net.hk> Dear Coral List Folks, I have received a number of inquiries about a Reef Check raffle and after checking with Jim Hendee, I am providing the following announcement. which I hope does not offend anyone or cause them to doubt my sanity more than they normally do. The fact is that Reef Check is doing well internationally and has strong support in dozens of countries and grants and donations are coming in for teams all over. But like most NGOs, we are having trouble finding funders to support our HQ administrative costs during RCs transition period out of HKUST and into full NGO status. The reality is that we are getting fairly desperate for operating funds. So along comes Trish Bailey, RC's British Virgin Islands coordinator, who impressed John Williams, the CEO of the internet company Comsite Asset Management. Comsite is starting a business that runs raffles in support of selected charities. We are pleased to announce that Comsite decided to run their first internet raffle to benefit Reef Check. Churches have bingo, and now Reef Check has the generous help of the "Help and Win" web-raffle. It may sound silly, but the basic concept is similar to bingo or the Hong Kong Jockey Club, where all horse racing proceeds go to charity. Each $20 raffle ticket enters you for one chance to win a US$450,000 property and US$150,000 cash. For more info, see www.helpandwin.com but PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RAFFLE WILL NOT START UNTIL NOV. 1, 1999. It will run until April Of the cash raised, a signed contract stipulates that 55% of the gross proceeds will be provided to the Reef Check Foundation, a registered charity in Hong Kong, and of this amount, 33% will go to the ARK foundation in BVI. The whole operation will be audited by a chartered accounting firm. I am aware that we are not supposed to use this list to promote commerce, however, I have received a number of notes from folks who are worried that someone is using the Reef Check name without permission or that this is a hoax, therefore I thought it important to let people know that the Reef Raffle is real. I hope you will support it. Regards, Greg -- Gregor Hodgson, PhD Coordinator, Reef Check Global Survey Program GPO Box 12375, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2802-6937 Fax: (852) 2887-5454 Email: gregorh at pacific.net.hk Web: www.ReefCheck.org From serge at carbon.marine.usf.edu Sat Oct 23 11:33:09 1999 From: serge at carbon.marine.usf.edu (Serge Andrefouet) Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 11:33:09 -0400 Subject: Landsat coverage statistics Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.19991023113309.00897b40@carbon.marine.usf.edu> Dear colleagues, Last week(12-14th October), the first Landsat Science Team Meeting after the launch of Landsat 7 took place in Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Maryland. Terry Arvidson (GSFC), John Gasch (GSFC) and Samuel Goward (L7 Science Team chairman) presented the last statistics in terms of coral reef coverage, among other "niches" (volcanoes, rainforest, agricultural areas, oceanic islands, calibration sites, sea ice and glacier). Here, I quote their report, that will be published in the proceedings of the 14th Pecora Memorial Remote Sensing Conference (6-10 dec. 1999 - Denver Colorado): "There are a total of 8742 reefs covered by 968 scenes in the land database and therefore in the LTAP. 19 scenes (21 reefs) are isolated scenes that have a heavy overhead associated with their acquisition because of isolation. After a year of operation, the addition of these scenes to the database will be reconsidered. The scenes with reefs were further reviewed: high priority was assigned to 111 scenes containing a total of 604 reefs that ate currently at risk, currently under study, or planned for study in the near future. Acquisition frequencies: As requested, potential research sites are slated for acquisition twice each year, at the peak of bleaching in the late local summer and six months later, and existing research sites are acquired on a quaterly basis. In reality, many scenes containing reefs are acquired much more frequently because they are driven by the land content of the scene, not the reef content: 70% of the 8748 reefs have acquisition rates twice a year or better, 65% have acquisition rate of 4 times a year or better, and 33% have rates indicating they are to be acquired every opportunity. Of the 604 high priority reefs, 0.8% have acquisition rates of twice yearly, 6 months apart; 45.5% have acquisition rates of quaterly and 53.7 % have rates of acquisition greater than 12 times a year. Acquisition results to date: Since the start of routine operations on July 15, we have acquired 1054 images covering 82% of all the requested reefs. Acquisition rates for scenes containing reefs ranged from one to six times. " This report shows that the rate of acquisition will be much higher than requested for most of the reefs worldwide. Some areas covered during the first months of operation still suffer from cloud coverage but the situation will likely improve in a near future, after that seasonal patterns in cloud coverage change. Hope it informs, Serge Serge Andrefouet Department of Marine Science Remote Sensing/ Biological Oceanography University of South Florida 140, 7th Av. South St Petersburg FL 33701 phone: (727) 553-1186 fax: (727) 553-1103 E-mail: serge at carbon.marine.usf.edu From dobura at africaonline.co.ke Mon Oct 25 03:12:47 1999 From: dobura at africaonline.co.ke (David Obura) Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 10:12:47 +0300 Subject: Expedition to Phoenix Islands, Pacific Message-ID: <381402EB.E97B9B10@africaonline.co.ke> Dear listers, there is the opportunity for an expedition to the Phoenix Islands in June/July 2000, and to include coral surveys in the scientific programme. I'm currently looking for any past information on the islands to see how much has been done and what would be the most useful focus during the expedition. I you have any info/leads on past surveys/research/expeditions please get back to me, as well as anything on major threats, fishing, El-Nino impacts, etc. Thank you, David -- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ David Obura CORDIO-East Africa P.O.BOX 10135 Bamburi, Mombasa, Kenya Tel: +254-11-486473; Home/fax: 486292. Email: dobura at africaonline.co.ke, Web: http//:www.cordio.org From jsteffen at cbn.net.id Mon Oct 25 07:48:10 1999 From: jsteffen at cbn.net.id (Jan Henning Steffen) Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 18:48:10 +0700 Subject: Situation on Bali Message-ID: <199910251147.HAA52985@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Dear coral listers, in relation to the Bali 2000 pro and contra debate in the last weeks (regardless of the final location of the 9 ICRS) the situation analysis below by J.M. Daniels might be of interest to the coral listers, who asked for news regarding the situation on Bali based on last weeks news reports. Jan H. Steffen ---------- >From: "Bali Update" >Subject: BALI UPDATE #162 >Date: Son, 24. Okt 1999 17:16 Uhr > >============================= >THE SITUATION IN BALI >============================= >Last Thursday, the peace that Bali had so proudly boasted throughout the >current national democratization process was breached. The strong community >values founded on Hindu principles of harmony, gave way during a frenetic 24 >hours period of street marches, blocked roads and the destruction of several >government offices and other buildings. > >Anger and frustration formed the basis for random acts of outrage. The >people of Bali initially saw the presidential victory in Parliamentary >voting by Gus Dur over Megawati Sukarnoputri on Wednesday as an attempt to >deny the popular will for "Mega's" election to a position of senior power in >the government. On the Thursday morning following the presidential vote, >citizens began to gather in the capital city of Denpasar and other municipal >areas of the island. Their exasperation gradually transformed into action >as demonstrators burnt tires on main roads, ripped out traffic signs and >streetlights and felled trees in an effort to bring traffic on the island to >an absolute standstill. In Denpasar and in the northern city of Singaraja, >regional and provincial government offices were attacked and burnt. A >shopping center and several bank offices were also damaged. > >As in the past, foreign visitors and tourist areas were not the targets of >the crowds' anger. Unfortunately, tourist services did suffer as tour busses >and limousines were caught in the gridlock and forced to disembark >passengers on blocked streets where the hapless holiday makers tried to walk >back to their hotels or the airport. Some quick-thinking operators did >manage to intercept their tours via hand phone, diverting transportation to >upper island hotels rather than risk the trip back past blockaded highways. >Those tourists walking through the barricaded streets were not molested by >the protestors who took pains to make it clear they had no quarrel with >foreign visitors. > >The single incident involving a foreign entity occurred on Thursday >afternoon when the Australian Consulate in Denpasar was stoned. Consulate >officials in Denpasar were quick to point out, however, that they did not >see the event as an expression of anti-Australian sentiment. Prior to the >stoning, representatives from the demonstrators visited the consulate to >assure them they had nothing to fear as the protests were about the election >process, not Australian-Indonesian political relations. In fact, in a formal >statement issued by the Consulate, the stone throwing attack was depicted >as the result of nearby roads being blocked to protestors who had already >been in the hot sun for 3 hours. A spontaneous act, there was no chanting of >anti-Australian slogans or threats prior to the stoning of the consulate by >the passing parade. > >The cause of the protest and its final solution both took place within a >single time frame of just 24 hours. On Thursday evening, "Ibu" Megawati was >elected to the Vice President's post and within minutes of the poll's >results being broadcast on national television, street protests gradually >turned into street parties. Rice wine sales were brisk as Balinese >celebrated the election of a woman who rightly claims family roots in Bali. > >With the light of day on Friday morning, Bali began its struggle back to >normalcy. Local village councils, often assisted by workers from local >hotels and restaurants, cooperated to remove debris and barricades from the >streets, allowing traffic once again to resume its normal flow. > >Bali, which had so carefully maintained the peace over the past year and one >half, lost in a single day its right to claim a largely unblemished record >of political unrest. To have failed in the 11th hour to maintain the peace >before the dawning of a "new Indonesia," has left many residents of the >island bitterly disappointed and genuinely embarrassed by any inconvenience >caused to its foreign visitors. > >The good news is, however, very good indeed. The many months of biding time, >as we watched developments on the national political stage is now over. >Political pundits are for the first time unable to identify the next >"political crisis" awaiting Indonesia. While the many economic and social >political restructuring issues still loom ahead, those occupying the lead >positions of power are empowered to find solutions and take remedial steps >in the name of and on behalf of the people of the Republic. > >Moreover, Indonesia now has a President and Vice-President who openly refer >to themselves as a "brother-sister" team. Together they represent the most >popular and pluralistically possible outcome to Indonesia's first fair and >open election process. Indonesians, from an unprecedented wide spectrum of >religious, cultural and economic backgrounds, appear united in their >enthusiastic support of the country's new leaders who promise to create an >open government responsive to the needs of the public. > >Yesterday, while thinking about how to relate the recent events in this >edition of the Bali Update, it suddenly dawned on me that precisely because >of the events of the past few days, Bali is now somehow a very changed >place. A tentative, halting approach to the future has been replaced, >almost overnight, by a sense of hope and upbeat enthusiasm about the >nation's future. > >Full speed ahead. God speed Indonesia. > >Now may really be the time to visit the island of the Gods to witness the >rebirth of a nation. > >Bali . . .truly NOW, better than ever. >J.M. Daniels Editor/ Chairman PATA BALI CHAPTER >editor at visit-bali.com >Telephone: 62 - (0) 361 - 286283 Facsimile: 62 - (0) 361 - 286284 From tdone at aims.gov.au Mon Oct 25 18:36:35 1999 From: tdone at aims.gov.au (Terry Done) Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 08:36:35 +1000 Subject: ISRS note on Bali 2000 Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.19991026083635.008ce860@email.aims.gov.au> Dear listers, Just a brief note to thank you for your patience. ISRS is going full ahead with the development of a draft program. Please check out the Symposium Web site at www.nova.edu/ocean/9ICRS for the latest draft program and and updated message. To learn more about ISRS, visit our web site at www.uncwil.edu/isrs Regards, Terry Done Dr Terry Done Leader Sustaining Coral Reefs Project Australian Institute of Marine Science PMB #3 Mail Centre, Townsville Qld 4810 Australia Phone 61 7 47 534 344 Fax 61 7 47 725 852 email: tdone at aims.gov.au WEBSITE for 9th International Coral Reef Symposium www.nova.edu/ocean/9icrs From jogden at seas.marine.usf.edu Tue Oct 26 09:55:24 1999 From: jogden at seas.marine.usf.edu (John C. Ogden) Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 09:55:24 -0400 Subject: Still Time for OMB Letter Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.19991026095524.008239b0@marine.usf.edu> You may have heard this morning that the President vetoed the Commerce budget from which the NOAA coral reefs programs had been zeroed. As I understand it this means that there is still time to get to the House and Senate Appropriations Chairs and particularly to Jack Lew, Director of OMB per my earlier message. **************************************************************************** John C. Ogden, Ph.D., Director Tel: 727/553-1100 Florida Institute of Oceanography Fax: 727/553-1109 830 First Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 USA Web page: http://www.marine.usf.edu/FIO **************************************************************************** From edlocruz at mafalda.univalle.edu.co Tue Oct 26 09:56:33 1999 From: edlocruz at mafalda.univalle.edu.co (Edgardo Londo?o Cruz) Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 08:56:33 -0500 Subject: Strange organism perforing coral, help!!! Message-ID: <3815B311.E25485AE@mafalda.univalle.edu.co> Dear Coral Listers, I am currently working on a bioerosion project in a reef located in the Pacific coast of Colombia. I have found an 'organism' boring my samples and I have not been able to identify it. I presume it can be a crustacean since I am sure it is nor a mollusk neither a worm (polychaete or sipunculid). If anybody is interested I can submit a couple of images of it directly. Thank you very much for your cooperation. Edgardo Londo?o Cruz M.Sc. Candidate University of Valle Cali, Colombia. From szmanta at uncwil.edu Tue Oct 26 13:15:27 1999 From: szmanta at uncwil.edu (Alina M. Szmant) Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 13:15:27 -0400 Subject: Ichthyology position open at UNCW Message-ID: <3.0.32.19991026131527.00716d90@pop.uncwil.edu> ICHTHYOLOGIST, tenure track, Assistant Professor beginning August 2000. The successful candidate will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels including a course in ichthyology, maintain an extramurally funded research program and direct graduate students. Candidates with experience in marine fish ecology, behavior, or physiology are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience are required. Send curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching and research interests, all transcripts, names of three references and selected reprints by 15 November, 1999 to Dr. Ileana E. Clavijo, Chair Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington NC, 28403-3297. Please see our web pages at www.uncwil.edu/bio/ for additional information or contact clavijo at uncwil.edu. UNCW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. ******************************************************************* PRESENT ADDRESS: Dr. Alina M. Szmant Professor of Biology, and Coral Reef Research Department of Biological Sciences University of North Carolina at Wilmington 601 South College Road Wilmington NC 28403 tel: (910)962-7574 fax: (910)962-4066 email: szmanta at uncwil.edu ****************************************************************** From osha at pobox.com Tue Oct 26 14:48:06 1999 From: osha at pobox.com (Osha Gray Davidson) Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 13:48:06 -0500 Subject: Fax to Congress Message-ID: <4.2.0.58.19991026133753.00a2c190@mail.iowact1.ia.home.com> Dear List-members, As per John Ogden's recent message, and by way of example (for what it's worth), here is the message I just sent to each of the following individuals: Congressman Harold Rogers (Fax: 202-225-0940) Congressman Jose Serano (Fax: 202-225-6001) Congressman Bill Young (Fax: 202-225-9764) Senator Judd Gregg (Fax: 202-224-4952) Senator Fritz Hollings (Fax: 202-224-4293) I haven't yet been able to get through to OMB director Jack Lew at 202-395-3888. Anyone know if there's another number? I encourage each of you to contact these people ASAP. ================================= Dear Senator Hollings, I?m writing in strong support of funding for coral reef initiatives in the Commerce Department funding bill. These biological treasures need and deserve full funding as requested by NOAA and the Administration. I?m not a marine biologist, but I?ve been diving around reefs long enough to know their incalculable value?and, unfortunately, to know the many threats that may spell their destruction. Since I?m not a scientist, a brief word about my background is probably in order. As a science writer, I spent over a year traveling to reefs around the world, diving on them, interviewing scientists who are studying them, and talking with local people whose livelihoods depend upon coral reefs. The resulting book, "The Enchanted Braid: Coming to Terms with Nature on the Coral Reef," was a finalist for the BP Natural World Book Prize, a Discovery Channel Editor?s Choice, and is being made into a documentary by a Hong Kong -based company. You?ve probably heard coral reefs called the ?rainforests of the sea.? I believe that understates the importance of reefs. They are far more biodiverse at higher levels of taxa than are rainforests, and they play a tremendously important role in maintaining the integrity and life of the sea. Now?when coral reefs are experiencing unprecedented losses, and when scientists are just beginning to decipher the extraordinary secrets of this important ecosystem?is not the time to withdraw or seriously diminish funding for reef projects. If anything, this is the precisely the time to increase such funding. Thank you for your attention in this important matter. Sincerely, Osha Gray Davidson Osha Gray Davidson Adjunct Assistant Professor International Programs, University of Iowa 14 S. Governor St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: 319-338-4778 http://members.home.net/oshad/books.htm From rcook at cnr.colostate.edu Tue Oct 26 08:20:41 1999 From: rcook at cnr.colostate.edu (Rose Cook) Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 15:20:41 +300 Subject: NOAA budget to Congress Message-ID: <199910262126.PAA22995@picea.cnr.colostate.edu> Dear Coral-listers, Regarding John Ogden's request for Fax messages to Congress in regard to the NOAA appropriations bill, and following Osha Gray Davidson's lead, I am attaching the message I sent to the following individuals. Please feel free to use any portion of it in your letters. Jack Lew Director, Office of Management and Budget Fax: 202-395-3888 Congressmen, with Fax Numbers Harold Rogers (202-225-0940) Jose Serano (202-225-6001) Bill Young (202-225-9764) Senators Judd Gregg (202-224-4952) Fritz Hollings (202-224-4293) I was able to get through to Lew at the above number around 12:30 Mountain Time. Hon. Director Lew; I am writing today out of serious concern for the future of our Nation's coral reefs. As you may know, coral reefs support the highest diversity of life in the oceans and are invaluable to us as sources of recreation, inspiration, and beauty. Coral reefs shelter coastlines and provide us with an important source of food, and what is potentially an invaluable wealth of medicinal compounds. Today, coral reefs in the United States and around the world are gravely threatened with massive loss and deterioration. As an American citizen, I am pleased to know that coral reefs exist in my country and glad that we as Americans have an opportunity to preserve and protect these miracles of nature. But I also am aware of the threats reefs face from many sources: pollution, destructive fishing practices, and global warming to name a few. I also know that because of their extremely slow growth rates, coral reefs may take thousands of years to return once lost. I find it impossible to believe that funding to protect and restore these irreplaceable treasures of ours, has been left out of the Fiscal Year 2000 budget from Congress. NOAA's budget contained a request for a relatively small amount of money - $12 million dollars for conservation and restoration of our Nation's reefs. The Senate funded half of this, but Congress provided nothing. The current budget before the President contains no funding for coral reef protection. I urge you to act now and do whatever is in your power to ensure that coral reef protection programs are well funded in the coming year and into the future. Extinction in the ocean is very possible. Once our reefs are gone, we may never see them again. This matter is extremely urgent. Please do whatever you can now. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Rosamonde Cook Rosamonde Cook Postdoctoral Fellow Department of Fishery and Wildlife Biology Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523 email: rcook at cnr.colostate.edu phone: 970-491-5901 fax: 970-491-5091 From tdone at aims.gov.au Wed Oct 27 07:25:46 1999 From: tdone at aims.gov.au (Terry Done) Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 21:25:46 +1000 Subject: Correct address for 9 ICRS Web site Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.19991027212546.00819e60@email.aims.gov.au> A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 552 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/19991027/a10d3c09/attachment.bin From martinpecheux at minitel.net Wed Oct 27 18:09:19 1999 From: martinpecheux at minitel.net (MARTIN PECHEUX) Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 00:09:19 +0200 (MET DST) Subject: ASK FOR LAST WORKS ON BLEACHING Message-ID: <199910272209.AAA09047@mx.minitel.net> Dear all, Before the last update of my "Review on Coral Bleaching" (see at www.essi.fr/~sander/Articles/Misc/Co ral_Reef.html) and submission to Atoll Res. Bull., I will be glad to receive your last publications since 1997 on this subject, or preprints. Every possibly related works are also wellcome (global warming, CO2, reef oceanography, photoinhibition, etc, etc, etc...). Thanks Martin Pecheux Nice University 15 bis, rue des Roses 06100 Nice France From ganesh at www.specola.unifi.it Thu Oct 28 06:04:51 1999 From: ganesh at www.specola.unifi.it (Gianna Innocenti) Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 11:04:51 +0100 Subject: Mombasa Mangrove Symposium Message-ID: Subject: Mombasa Mangrove Symposium Dear Colleagues, A meeting will be held in Mombasa, 7-11 September 2000, on Mangrove Macrobenthos and Macrofauna. Any paper dealing directly or indirectly with mangrove fish, birds, mammals, crustaceans, insects, mollusks, annelids and other invertebrates is more than welcome. Further information and a pre-registration form is available at: http://www.specola.unifi.it/MMM/ Hoping to hear from you soon, I remain Sincerely yours, Marco Vannini ********************************************************* International Meeting on Mangrove Macrobenthos (MMM) Prof. Marco Vannini director of the Museum of Zoology "La Specola" of the University of Florence via Romana 17 - 50125 Firenze Italy tel. : +39 55 2288251/9 fax : +39 55 225325 e-mail: mmm at www.specola.unifi.it http://www.unifi.it/unifi/msn/ ******************************************************** From mb at coralcay.org Thu Oct 28 08:29:21 1999 From: mb at coralcay.org (Maria Beger) Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 13:29:21 +0100 Subject: =?us-ascii?Q?Conservation_Management_of_Eritrea=27s_Coastal=2C?==?us-ascii?Q?_Marine_and_Island_Biodiversity_Project?= Message-ID: <01BF2148.7265CF60.mb@coralcay.org> Dear Coral list, Please find attached a posting for the terms of reference for project consultants for the Conservation Management of Eritrea's Coastal, Marine and Island Biodiversity Project. Please apply directly to Peter Raines on fru at eol.com.er and do not reply to this email address. Thanks Maria CALL FOR PROJECT CONSULTANTS Conservation Management of Eritrea's Coastal, Marine and Island Biodiversity Project The objective of this GEF-funded project is to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of the globally significant biodiversity of Eritrea's coastal, marine and island (CMI) ecosystems. These are currently threatened by the rapid development of fisheries, tourism and oil exploration. The project will facilitate: sustainable development of the CMI resources through a participatory management framework; establishment of conservation areas and species protection programmes; an operational information system; and increased public awareness of the needs and benefits of CMI biodiversity. This nationally executed project is implemented by the Ministry of Fisheries and commenced in January 1999. During the first four years of the project a number of consultants will be required to serve as short-term advisors to work in Eritrea at targeted intervals throughout the life-time of the project, to provide overall guidance and cohesion to training and assist the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) and project staff in integrated capacity building. The consultants will also ensure that training is well integrated within and between all project components and reaches out to target beneficiaries. In Year 1 of the Project, a Coastal Marine Ecology Consultant and a Data Management Consultant are required to undertake SWOT analyses (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) of the relevant project components and provide oversight and guidance for specific training courses. The SWOT analyses will include human resources, technical capability, infrastructure and resources, and outputs from these analyses will form an important basis for future project implementation. The Consultants will serve as a direct counterpart to the project's Geography Specialist and Conservation Management Specialist. 1. Coastal Marine Ecology Consultant Qualifications and Experience The Consultant will be suitably qualified and have extensive practical experience in tropical CMI ecology and the acquisition, assimilation and synthesis of survey and monitoring data and its application in CMI management. Training The Consultant will help ensure that in-situ and ex-situ training related to habitat surveys and monitoring is well coordinated, providing the necessary level of skills and interconnectivity with other project components, including those related to CMI planning, conservation of habitats and species, and awareness of biodiversity values (practical implementation of training courses will occur in subsequent project phas es). Specifically, the Consultant will provide oversight and guidance on the following courses: Design and implementation of CMI survey and monitoring programmes. Core components: CMI survey and monitoring techniques; design and implementation of survey and monitoring programmes; habitat description and classification schemes; data management, analysis and reporting (duration: 5 weeks in-situ). Community Technician CMI environmental training course. Core components: Habitat/species recognition and ecology; monitoring and management methods (duration: 2 weeks in-situ). Higher degrees (ex-situ) Provide support and guidance for one MSc scholarship in the field of CMI ecology. Technical Guidance The Consultant will review relevant activities within each project component and provide general technical guidance and recommendations for their implementation. Specifically, the Consultant will: Conduct a SWOT analysis of existing capacity (including: human resources; survey and monitoring equipment; reference materials; data management facilities) and provide detailed recommendations (with costing options and procurement sources where relevant) and guidelines for improvement. Conduct a SWOT analysis of the current CMI database and provide detailed recommendations for improvements where necessary. Assist with the development of focused habitat and monitoring programmes. Identify all relevant regional and international CMI projects, monitoring programmes and data exchange forums (including internet sites) with which to share information. 2. Data Management Consultant Qualifications and Experience The Consultant will be suitably qualified and have extensive experience of CMI data management and the practical application of this data to Integrated Coastal Zone Management and Protected Areas Management. The Consultant will have specific GIS expertise in: design and management; data assimilation (including interpretation of reconnaissance satellite and aerial imagery of CMI areas); and data synthesis, including mapping and reporting formats for CMI management. Training The Consultant will help ensure that in-situ and ex-situ training related to data management is well coordinated, providing the necessary level of skills and interconnectivity with other project components including those related to CMI planning, conservation of habitats and species, and awareness of biodiversity values values (practical implementation of training courses will occur in subsequent project phases). Specifically, the Consultant will provide oversight and guidance on the following courses: GIS design, application and data management for integrated CMI management. Core components: GIS database design and management; analysis and interpretation techniques for CMI satellite and aerial imagery; mapping and reporting formats; GIS applications to CMI management. (duration: 5 weeks in-situ) Higher degrees (ex-situ) Provide support and guidance for two MSc and one PhD scholarships in the field of Coastal & Marine Information Management and Monitoring, or related subjects. Technical Guidance The Consultant will review relevant activities within each project component and provide general technical guidance and recommendations for their implementation. Specifically, the Consultant will: Conduct a SWOT analysis of the existing project GIS facility (including: human resources; equipment; database structure; CMI data content; data management, mapping and reporting formats; reference materials) and provide detailed recommendations (with costing options and procurement sources, where relevant) and suggested implementation guidelines for any necessary modifications and improvements. Conduct a SWOT analysis of the computer facilities within the existing project headquarters and provide detailed recommendations (with costing options and procurement sources, where relevant) and suggested implement ation guidelines for any necessary modifications and improvements. Assess and report on current CMI aerial/satellite coverage data sets and recommend sources (with costing options) for acquisition of missing and/or upgraded imagery. Identify all relevant regional and international CMI projects, monitoring programmes and data exchange forums (including internet sites) with which to share information. 3 Outputs Expected outputs from the Consultants will be in the form of presentations to project staff and national counterparts whilst on mission and submission of detailed and comprehensive post-mission written reports (digital format). The deadline for the submission of all post-mission reports will be seven days from the end of the contractual period. 4 Application and Appointment Procedures The appointment is for a fixed period of four weeks with options for continuation in subsequent years, subject to review. The Consultants will be required to spend up to three weeks on mission at the project base (Massawa, Eritrea) and the remaining period home-based to undertake pre-, and post-mission obligations. The proposed dates for commencement of contracts are either December 1999 or January 2000, subject to negotiation. Consultants wishing to be considered for this post should submit a copy of their c.v. (via email) to the CTA, along with a covering letter. Contractual arrangements for the successful candidates will be coordinated through the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). Peter Raines Chief Technical Advisor (UNDP) Email: fru at eol.com.er Maria Beger Asia Pacific Project Scientist Coral Cay Conservation Ltd. 154 Clapham Park Road, London SW4 7DE, UK Tel. +44 - 171- 498 6248 Fax. +44 - 171 - 498 8447 email: mb at coralcay.org http://www.coralcay.org/ From alortiz9 at hotmail.com Thu Oct 28 09:57:52 1999 From: alortiz9 at hotmail.com (antonio ortiz) Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 06:57:52 PDT Subject: Population structure of Acropora Message-ID: <19991028135753.42221.qmail@hotmail.com> Dear all: I wondered to received more information about the biological status of acroporids species, principally about the population dynamic of Acropora palmata. I'm doing some research on this area and at that moment I'm collecting information about the population size using different mechanism, number of parent colonies (standing colonies), number and size of fragments or loose colonies generate by hurricane Georges. Also, I have information of fragment transport (previously tagged) during hurricane Georges. High survival of fragments (>70% ) after one year suggested that fragmentation is an efficient mechanism to increase the population densities of these specie. However, because asexuality is associated with both lowered genetic variation and lowered evolutionary potential the next step of my research is to estimate the genetic structure of the population. I suggest that understanding the asexual and sexual reproduction of individual coral species and the interrelationship between these phenomena is vital to proposed management programs for coral specie/population conservation. The maintenance of sufficient levels of genetic variation is the main objective of genetic management because is crucial for the maintenance of a species' evolutionary potential. Given the importance of genetic variation for the long-term survival of coral populations, methods and guidelines to measured genetic variation need to be developed . I would suggest some strategies to management these populations based on the concept of managing the effective size of a population. It was suggested that the larger the effective size, the smaller the rate of genetic loss. In ideal populations (i.e., populations that follow the Hardy-Weinberg model) the effective size equals the population size. However, due to the high probabilities of asexually derived colonies within Acropora populations, the effective population (Ne) may expected to be low than the population size (N). For a moment I'm going to use DNA fingerprinting as proposed by Mary A. Coffroth to estimate the contributions of sexual and asexual reproduction to the population structure. But, how a made my sample collection is another story and I will appreciate any recommendation. Depending on sites/reef Acropora palmata usually form an aggregate patch separate by other discrete patch or colonies are widely disperse along the reef. Those patch may be expected to be compose by one or few genotypes. The method used to collect the sample need to fit both case. If you have any information or recommendation please send me at the following direction: Antonio L. Ortiz University of Puerto Rico Department of Marine Science Magueyes Island P.O. Box 408 Lajas P.R. 00667 Or by Email: alortiz9 at hotmail.com I will appreciate your contribution. Thanks, Antonio ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com From reef99 at uninet.net.id Fri Oct 29 05:55:12 1999 From: reef99 at uninet.net.id (Reef-99) Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 16:55:12 +0700 Subject: coral reef 99 Message-ID: <38196EFE.803EE7C6@uninet.net.id> CORAL REEF 99 still go a head pls. visit www.coralreef99.or.id organizing committee