Special Seminar on Coral Reefs: Washington D.C. area

[Griffis, Roger B]

	Special Seminar Announcement:  Washington D.C. Area
				(Please forward as appropriate)

THE WOMEN'S AQUATIC NETWORK and WORLD WILDLIFE FUND 
			Invite you to a Special Presentation 

	"1997:  The Year We Avert the Global Coral Reef Crisis?"

					GUEST SPEAKER:

					Dr. Tundi Agardy
				Senior Conservation Scientist 
					World Wildlife Fund

				Wednesday, January 29th, 1997
			Reception 6:30 p.m., Speaker 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

In response to growing threats to coral reefs, 1997 has been declared the 
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE REEF.  Dr. Agardy will discuss the worldwide 
plight of coral reefs and highlight ongoing efforts to avoid catastrophe.  
Dr. Agardy is one of the world's experts on coral reef conservation. Her 
stunning presentation is a must-see for anyone interested in, or working on,
 marine conservation issues.

Place:	World Wildlife Fund, main conference room 5AB
		1250 Twenty-Fourth St., NW
		Washington, DC 

Positive RSVP:  Donna Wieting at 202-482-5916 or Internet 
donna.wieting at noaa.gov

Donation Requested:  $5 members and students; $7 nonmembers includes light 
evening fare 
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The Women's Aquatic Network brings together women and men with interests in 
marine and aquatic policy, research, legislation, and other areas; and 
promotes the role of women in these fields.