Conference Notice: CORAL REEF ASSESSMENT, MONITORING, AND RESTORATION,

[Amy Paine]

April 14-16, 1999, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 16:40:39 -0500
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Dear Coral Reef Colleagues,

Here is an announcement and call for papers for what we feel will be a very
interesting April 14-16, 1999 Conference. Please check the indicated web
site or write for more info.

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ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS:
International Conference on:
SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS OF CORAL REEF ASSESSMENT, MONITORING, AND RESTORATION

14-16 April 1999 Ft. Lauderdale, FL USA
Organized by the National Coral Reef Institute (NCRI)

Purpose: To develop a scientific synthesis of assessment, monitoring, and
restoration designed for enhanced understanding and management of all
aspects of coral reefs. This conference seeks to also identify emerging
concepts and to describe new and innovative scientific and technological
approaches.

Format: The conference will include invited keynote and plenary talks,
contributed papers in three concurrent sessions, a poster session, and
workshops.

Abstracts:  Abstract submission information is available on the web or will
be mailed upon request. A special peer-reviewed publication of Plenary
Talks and selected Contributed Papers is planned.

Registration: Early registration fees apply before 1 January 1999. There is
a significant student discount. Registration includes the Conference
program of invited Keynote, Plenary Talks, Contributed Papers, Poster
Session, Abstract Book, opening reception, closing banquet, poster
reception, continental breakfast and break refreshments for each of the
three days.

Venue: The Radisson Bahia Mar Beach Resort is located in the heart of Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida. Special conference rates are available.

For more information on the conference and for registration please check
the web at:
http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ncri/confinfo_1.html

or contact:
National Coral Reef Institute
Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center
8000 N. Ocean Dr.
Dania, FL 33004 USA
ncriconfinfo at mako.ocean.nova.edu
PHONE: 954-923-3390
Fax: 954-921-7764

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Thank you.

Amy Paine, Assistant, Administrative Operations
National Coral Reef Institute
Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center
8000 N. Ocean Dr.; Dania, FL 33004
voice (954) 923-3390; fax (954)-921-7764
NSU OC web page: http://www.nova.edu/ocean/

NOTICE: International Conference on:
SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS OF CORAL REEF ASSESSMENT, MONITORING, AND RESTORATION
National Coral Reef Institute (NCRI)
April 14-16, 1999, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ncri/confinfo_1.html