[Coral-List] Coral Reef Ecosystem session at 2008 Ocean Sciences Meeting

[Felix Martinez]

Dear Colleagues,

The University of Hawaii Kewalo Marine Laboratory and NOAA's Center for 
Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research are hosting the special topic session 
"Watersheds and Coral Reefs: Science, Policy and Implementation" (#076) 
at next year's 2008 Ocean Sciences Meeting in Orlando 
<http://aslo.org/orlando2008/>.  We encourage submission of abstracts 
focusing on integrated approaches to coral reef ecosystem management 
that incorporate the biophysical with the social sciences to address 
coral reef management from a watershed perspective.  Abstract are due on 
October 02, 2007.  The session description is as follows:

*076 Watersheds and Coral Reefs: Science, Policy and Implementation*
Robert Richmond, Kewalo Marine Laboratory, University of Hawaii at 
Manoa, richmond at hawaii.edu
Felix Martinez, NOAA, Felix.Martinez at noaa.gov
Michael Dowgiallo, NOAA, Michael.Dowgiallo at noaa.gov
Coral reefs worldwide are being degraded by human-induced disturbances, 
resulting in ecological, economic and cultural losses. Runoff and 
sedimentation are among the greatest threats to coastal reefs 
surrounding high islands and adjacent to continental landmasses. 
Scientific data exist that identify key stressors, synergisms, and 
outcomes at the coral reef ecosystem, community and population levels. 
These data demonstrate that marine protected areas alone are 
insufficient for coral reef protection and that integrated watershed 
management practices in upland areas are also needed. Gaps in the 
effectiveness of environmental policy, legislation and regulatory 
enforcement have resulted in the continued degradation of U.S reefs. 
Several Pacific Islands, with intact resource stewardship and 
traditional leadership systems, have been able to apply research 
findings to coral reef management policies relatively quickly. Case 
histories in Micronesia and elsewhere provide insight on how biophysical 
data can be applied to manage human behaviors responsible for coral reef 
destruction, through the social sciences.

Please note that this solicitation for abstracts does not constitute an 
offer for financial assistance to attend the meeting.  For more 
information on this session and questions on the suitability of an 
abstract contact Dr. Bob Richmond <mailto:richmond at hawaii.edu> or Dr. 
Felix Martinez <mailto:Felix.Martinez at noaa.gov>.

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Felix A. Martinez, Ph.D.

NOAA/NOS/NCCOS
Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research
N/SCI2, SSMC4 Rm. 8326	  ph: 301-713-3338 x153
1305 East-West Hwy.  	  fax: 301-713-4044		
Silver Spring, MD 20910	  email: felix.martinez at noaa.gov

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Felix A. Martinez, Ph.D.

NOAA/NOS/NCCOS
Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research
N/SCI2, SSMC4 Rm. 8326	  ph: 301-713-3338 x153
1305 East-West Hwy.  	  fax: 301-713-4044		
Silver Spring, MD 20910	  email: felix.martinez at noaa.gov

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