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   TOMORROW IS THE DEADLINE
   TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT!
   Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, July 16
   All individuals working in the Florida Keys marine ecosystem or on research
   that relates to management of the marine resources of the Florida Keys are
   strongly encouraged to submit abstracts describing their efforts, research
   projects and results.
   Abstract submissions will be used to select oral and poster presentations,
   and will be published in an abstract book. The number of oral presentations
   will be limited, and those not wishing to make oral presentations are
   strongly encouraged to prepare posters and submit an abstract. As with oral
   presentations, poster presentations provide a valuable opportunity for
   scientific interaction. Posters will be on display throughout the entire
   conference and a formal poster session social will be held Wednesday
   evening. Poster display specifications will be announced once we have
   confirmed a final number of poster presentations.
   If you wish to make an oral presentation or present a poster, please submit
   an abstract no later than Friday, July 16, 2010.
   Abstracts must be submitted electronically via the web site. Do NOT email
   your file as an attachment to the organizers or it will not be included in
   the review and scheduling process. Detailed formatting and submission
   guidelines are provided on the web site:
   [2]www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/FloridaKeys
   Who Should Attend

   The purpose of this event is to bring together scientists and natural
   resource managers plus interested stakeholders in one setting where marine
   ecosystem science related to the Florida Keys can be presented and discussed
   within a management context.

   Participants will include:
   - Advisory Council Members
   - Conservation Managers & Staff
   - Conservation Scientists
   - Ecological Scientists
   - Ecosystem Scientists
   - Interested Citizens
   - Marine Scientists
   - Natural Resource Managers
   - NGOs
   - Resource Dependent Stakeholders
   - Science Managers
   - Sanctuary and Park Managers
   - University Researchers & Extension Professionals
   Make plans to join us and be part of the discussion!
   TENTATIVE AGENDA

   
   
           Tuesday, October 19, 2010
   
                               4:30PM-7:00PM

   Registration Opens

   5:00PM-7:00PM

   Early Bird Social & Poster Set-up

    

           Wednesday, October 20, 2010

                               7:00AM-8:00AM

   Morning Refreshments

   7:00AM-5:30PM

   Registration

   8:00AM-5:30PM

   General Session

   12:00PM-1:30PM

   LUNCH PROVIDED

   5:30PM-7:30PM

   Poster Session Social

    

            Thursday, October 21, 2010

                               7:00AM-8:00AM

   Morning Refreshments

   8:00AM-5:30PM

   General Session

   12:00PM-1:30PM

   LUNCH PROVIDED

   5:30PM-7:30PM

   DINNER BREAK ON OWN

   7:30PM-10:00PM

   Informal Evening Gathering and Special Presentation

                  

             Friday, October 22, 2010

                               7:00AM-8:00AM

   Morning Refreshments

   8:00AM-5:00PM

   General Session

   12:00PM-1:30PM

   LUNCH PROVIDED

                  5PM  -  CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP CONCLUDES

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   We look forward to seeing you in October! 
                                 QUESTIONS?
   Please feel free to contact me personally should you have any questions
   about this conference and workshop.
   Sincerely,
   Beth Miller-Tipton, CMP
   Conference Coordinator
   PO Box 110750 | Bldg. 639 Mowry Rd.
   Gainesville, FL 32611-0750| USA
   PH 352-392-5930 | FAX  352-392-9734
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   REGISTRATION FEES

   Registration fees for the conference are now posted on the conference web
   site.
   ATTENDEE FEE

   Early Bird Discount  $ 350.00

   Regular Reduced     $ 425.00

   Late Registration     $ 495.00

   STUDENT ATTENDEE FEE

   Early Bird Discount   $ 175.00

   Regular Reduced      $ 200.00

   Late Registration      $ 250.00

    *Photocopy of ! valid student ID required for stud ent fees. The student
   fee does not apply to post-docs.

   GUEST FEE

   Early Bird Discount   $ 150.00

   Regular & Late          $ 200.00

   NOTE: The Guest Fee applies to anyone 16 years of age and older is not for
   use by co-workers.

   REGISTRATION DEADLINES

   EARLY FEE:  If register by August 1! 3

   REGULAR FEE: If register by October 1

   LATE FEE: If register AFTER October 1

   NOTE: Payment must accompany registratio! n to qualify for the fee in place
   at that time.
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                               MEETING SITE &
                               HOTEL LODGING

   hawks cay logo
   61 Hawks Cay Boulevard, Duck Key, FL
   Reservations: 800-432-2242 (U.S. & Canada)
   or 954-252-5200;
   Telephone: 305-289-5100 / Fax: 305-743-5215
   Email: reservations@hawkscay.com
   Web Site: www.hawkscay.com

   The Conference & Workshop will be held at Hawks Cay in Duck Key, FL. Hawks
   Cay offers a 177-room inn and 295 villas featuring a spacious conference
   center to accommodate our meeting. A Deluxe Hotel Guest Room is $125 a night
   and a Duck Key villa is $250 per night. Only a small number of villas are
   available.

   IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ROOM TYPES: Most guests rooms have one king instead of
   two queen beds. If you plan to share a guest room, contact the hotel
   immediately to reserve a room with TWO beds.

   Reservation Deadline
   Because this is a very special discounted rate in the Keys during October,
   the ADVANCE RESERVATION DEADLINE is Friday, August 27, 2010. To guarantee
   you receive the DISCOUNTED GROUP RATE, reservations MUST be made by THIS
   DATE. Our block of rooms may fill before the deadline, so we urge you to
   make your reservation as soon as possible.

   Visit the web site for detailed reservation instructions:
   [8]http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/floridakeys/site.html
     Steering Committee
   John H. Hunt - Chairman
   Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
   Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
   Marathon, FL
   EMAIL: [9]john.hunt@myfwc.com

   Sarah Fangman
   National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
   Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
   Savanna! h, GA
   EMAIL: [10]sarah.fangman@noaa.gov

   James W. Fourqurean
   Florida International University
   Marine Science Program and
     Southeast Environmental Research Center
   North Miami, FL
   EMAIL: [11]jim.fourqurean@fiu.edu

   David E. Hallac
   Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks
   South Florida Natural Resources Center
   Homestead, FL
   EMAIL: [12]David_Hallac@nps.gov
   Kristen M. Hart
   United States Geological Survey
   Southeast Ecological Science Center
   Davie, FL
   EMAIL: [13]kristen_hart@usgs.gov

   Kimberly B. Ritchie
   Mote Marine Laboratory
   Center for Coral Reef Researc! h
   Sarasota, FL
   EMAIL: < a style="color: blue; text-decoration: none;" shape="rect"
   href="mailto:ritchie@mote.org" target="_blank">ritchie@mote.org

   Robert van Woesik
   Florida Institute of Technology
   Department of Biological Sciences
   Melbourne, FL
   EMAIL: [14]rvw@fit.edu
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