[Coral-List] Dr. Charlie Veron Wins 2004 Darwin Medal

[DUGONG]

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU CHARLIE VERON.
All members of INDIAN SOCIETY FOR CORAL REEF STUDIES Congratulates Charlie
Veron for winning the Darwin Melal for his excellent contributions to the
coral reef research in the world.

Dr K. VENKATARAMAN
General Secretary
Indian Society for Coral Reef Studies
C/o Marine Biological Station
Zoological Survey of India
130, Santhome High Road
Chennai 600 028 India
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From: Rich Aronson <raronson at disl.org>
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Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 10:34 PM
Subject: [Coral-List] Dr. Charlie Veron Wins 2004 Darwin Medal


> The Darwin Medal, the most prestigious award given by the International
> Society for Reef Studies, is presented every four years at the
> International Coral Reef Symposium. It is awarded to a senior ISRS
> member who is recognized worldwide for major contributions throughout
> her/his career.  The previous recipients have been Drs. David Stoddart,
> Peter Glynn, Ian Macintyre and Yossi Loya. The next occasion at which
> the medal will be presented is the Tenth International Coral Reef
> Symposium, to be held in Okinawa Japan from 28 June to 2 July 2004.
> ISRS is pleased to announce that Dr. J. E. N. (Charlie) Veron has been
> elected to receive the 2004 Darwin Medal. Dr. Veron is Leading Scientist
> at the Australian Institute of Marine Science in Townsville,
> Queensland.  ISRS President Dr. Nick Polunin will present the medal and
> Dr. Veron will deliver a plenary address at a ceremony in Okinawa
> scheduled for Tuesday 29 June.
>
> For more information on the International Coral Reef Symposium, please
> see www.plando.co.jp/icrs2004
>
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