From reefkeeper at earthlink.net Thu Feb 1 10:21:14 2001 From: reefkeeper at earthlink.net (Alexander Stone) Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2001 10:21:14 -0500 Subject: Mexico Conservation Associate Vacancy Message-ID: <001601c08c63$9ca23160$e11f3604@oemcomputer> --- Please Post or Forward This Job Opening Notice --- --- Reply to a_stone at reefkeeper.org --- ******************************************* MEXICO CONSERVATION ASSOCIATE HALF-TIME POSITION -- Applications must be received by February 28, 2001 -- Fluent Spanish required (written & spoken) -- Quintana Roo area resident preferred ******************************************* DESCRIPTION As a part-time ReefKeeper contractor, you will work from your own home workplace on coral reef conservation issues from Veracruz to the Belize border. REEFKEEPER INTERNATIONAL We are an international public interest conservation advocacy organization exclusively dedicated to the protection of coral reefs and their marine life. Our Mexico campaigns focus on creation and management of marine protected areas off Veracruz, Cancun, Cozumel and Akumal; prevention of physical damage to coral reefs by ship traffic and coastal development; and modification of unsustainable or habitat-damaging fishing practices. (See our website at http://www.reefkeeper.org) COMPENSATION Monthly retainer of $500 U.S. for approximately a half-time effort. Paid travel expenses and personal car mileage. ASSIGNMENT COMPONENTS o develop rulemaking proposals o give presentations to civic groups o monitor regulatory agencies by phone o attend and testify at agency meetings o review & report on regulatory proposals o prepare written comments on regulatory proposals o assist local Marine Protected Area partner groups POSITION REQUIREMENTS o currently residing in Mexico o excellent writing and speaking abilities in Spanish o ability to interpret biological & ecological information o able to travel once a month between Veracruz & Akumal o attention to detail & organization o own personal automotive transportation PREFERENCES o certified SCUBA diver o resident in Quintana Roo area o familiar with coral reef conservation issues TO APPLY Send or email a letter and/or resume outlining your qualifications and interest, plus a writing sample in Spanish. No phone calls, please. --- applications must be received by February 28, 2001--- ********************************* ReefKeeper International 2809 Bird Avenue - PMB 162 / Miami, FL 33133 e-mail: a_stone at reefkeeper.org fax (301) 371-6188 ********************************* Please Post or Forward This Job Opening Notice ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From buddrw at kgs.ukans.edu Thu Feb 1 13:50:13 2001 From: buddrw at kgs.ukans.edu (Bob Buddemeier) Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2001 12:50:13 -0600 Subject: Coral Reefs Special Issue Message-ID: <3A79AFE5.3E41256B@kgs.ukans.edu> An update on the Special Issue of CORAL REEFS on Large-scale Dynamics of Coral Reef Systems ---- The issue is shaping up to be a good one, but there are still openings available for papers (submission by the end of March 2001 preferred). We encourage innovative and thoughtful approaches to the global- and evolutionary-scale issues that are dominating coral reef discussion. The web page at http://water.kgs.ukans.edu:8888/public/CR/bigpicture.htm has been updated with new information -- please visit that site for advice, instructions, and submission information. Bob Buddemeier Daphne Fautin (guest editors) -- Dr. Robert W. Buddemeier Kansas Geological Survey University of Kansas 1930 Constant Avenue Lawrence, KS 66047 USA Ph (1) (785) 864-2112 Fax (1) (785) 864-5317 e-mail: buddrw at kgs.ukans.edu ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From cnidaria at earthlink.net Sat Feb 3 10:07:07 2001 From: cnidaria at earthlink.net (James M. Cervino) Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2001 10:07:07 -0500 Subject: Coral Growth Message-ID: To all interested parties this devise speaks for itself. There are now structures such as these being set up at key areas in the Pacific and Caribbean. "The Amazing Barnacle Project" of Asian Diver, Jan. 01, on www.user.dccnet.com/eric/Barnacle2001/ -- *************************************** James M. Cervino PhD. Candidate Marine Science Dept. University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 (803)996-6470 e-mail :cnidaria at earthlink.net *************************************** ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From KAZMER at ludens.elte.hu Sat Feb 3 16:11:52 2001 From: KAZMER at ludens.elte.hu (Miklos Kazmer) Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2001 22:11:52 +0100 Subject: Bryozoan sediments Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, Currently we are working on the paleoecology of Tertiary bryozoan-dominated accumulations (bryozoan limestone and marl) and searching for possible recent counterparts. Bryozoan-dominated means that some tens of percents (at least 10 %) of the biogenic components (in weight) is made of bryozoan skeletons. We think that such bryozoan-favouring conditions occur when coral and coralline algal growth is restricted. Did you have in your experience met any recent bryozoan-dominated sediments in a tropical or subtropical environment? (Temperate and cool-water occurrences are common.) Can you suggest for us anyone, who might be knowledgeable in this topic, esp. biologists? Many thanks for your help. Sincerely yours, Miklos Kazmer Department of Paleontology Eotvos University H-1083 Budapest Ludovika ter 2 Hungary Phone: (36-1) 33-44-555 Fax: (36-1) 334-0553 E-mail: kazmer at ludens.elte.hu Homepage: http://ludens.elte.hu/~kazmer ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From EricHugo at aol.com Sun Feb 4 09:47:54 2001 From: EricHugo at aol.com (EricHugo at aol.com) Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 09:47:54 EST Subject: Zoanthid taxonomic descriptions Message-ID: <74.77adc0c.27aec59a@aol.com> Dear coral-list: I am trying to locate the names of the those who first described the following taxa and the year of the description: Genera: Acrozoanthus Palythoa Protopalythoa Epizoanthus Parazoanthus Familits: Epizoanthidae Parazoanthidae Thank you for your help. Eric Borneman ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From M.NOORDELOOS at cgiar.org Sun Feb 4 23:24:06 2001 From: M.NOORDELOOS at cgiar.org (Marco Noordeloos) Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2001 20:24:06 -0800 Subject: ReefBase .zip file Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, The ReefBase website contains a downloadable .zip file with basic information on nearly 10000 coral reefs worldwide (http://www.reefbase.org/database/) . Some coral-listers informed us there were 2 files missing from the .zip. This has been corrected, and you can now download a correct version either in text (tab-delimited) or in .shp (GIS) format. Thanks to those of your who made us aware of the issue. Regards, Marco Noordeloos Associate Expert, ReefBase Project Coastal and Marine Resources Research Program ICLARM - The World Fish Center PO Box 500, GPO, 10670 Penang, Malaysia Phone: +60 (0)4 641-4623, ext. 131 Fax: +60 (0)4 643-4463 Email: m.noordeloos at cgiar.org Visit ReefBase at: http://www.reefbase.org ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From denlit at post.tau.ac.il Mon Feb 5 07:28:44 2001 From: denlit at post.tau.ac.il (Yehuda Benayahu) Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2001 14:28:44 +0200 Subject: Joint Meeting: 7th ICCB & European ISRS In-Reply-To: <200102050500.FAA40337@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Message-ID: <001501c08f6f$2efc6a90$802a4284@yehudab> Dear Colleague, We continue here an update on the joint meeting of the 7th International Conference on Coelenterate Biology (ICCB) and the annual European Meeting of the International Society for Reef Studies (ISRS), planned for 21-25 October 2001 in Eilat, Israel. After extensive feedback from the International Scientific Committee of the 7th ICCB, and much consultation with the local advisory committee, we regret to announce that the ICCB meeting has been postponed for one year. A formal announcement about the status of the European ISRS meeting will be made soon. We will retain all submitted abstracts for the following year, and will keep the conference web site open for further update (http://www.congress.co.il/iccb-isrs). The decision to postpone this meeting was made due to the current political situation in the Middle East, and was reached after much deliberation. It was motivated by deep concern for the safety of all participants and for the possibility of a successful meeting in the current atmosphere in the region. We acknowledge the fruitful collaboration of many colleagues and especially the help and ideas of members of the international organizing committee. We hope that our colleagues in cnidarian biology will be able to participate in this conference next year, and we continue to hope for peace in our region. Cordially, Professor Yehuda Benayahu Chair, ICCB denlit at ccsg.tau.ac.il Dr. Nanette Chadwick-Furman Vice-Chair, ICCB furman at mail.biu.ac.il ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From AMSA at jcu.edu.au Tue Feb 6 00:50:24 2001 From: AMSA at jcu.edu.au (AMSA NQ Secretary) Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 15:50:24 +1000 Subject: Marine Science Conference-Townsville Australia July 2001 Message-ID: <200102061210.MAA49997@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> __________________________________________ Marine Science Conference Townsville, North Queensland Australia 3-6th July 2001 __________________________________________ We are pleased to announce that the North Queensland Branch of The Australian Marine Sciences Association will host the joint 2001 Meeting of the Australian Marine Sciences Association and the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society in Townsville, 3-6 July 2001. Conference Theme: 'Changes in the Marine Environment' Full Registration Information is available on our WWW site: http://www.tesag.jcu.edu.au/amsanq All interested scientific participants are invited to register. More information on AMSA-NZMSS 2001 Plenary Speakers Dr Graeme Pearman - Director CSIRO Division of Atmospheric Research. Dr Pearman became actively involved in a national awareness program on the climate change issue when he convened the GREENHOUSE87 conference in Melbourne and co-convened the GREENHOUSE94 conference in Wellington. More recently, he coordinated the establishment of the CSIRO Climate Change Research Program, one of CSIRO's first multi-divisional research programs. Professor Stephen Hall - Director of the Australian Institute of Marine Science. Professor Hall has published extensively on the structure and function of marine ecosystems, focusing especially on the effects of natural and human disturbance. This work has recently culminated in a book on the global effects of fishing on marine communities and ecosystems. Dr Malcolm Green - Principal Scientist in coastal physical processes at NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research). Published widely on estuarine and coastal sediment dynamics, boundary-layer flows and waves, and now leading the research programme "Effects of Sediments on Estuarine and Coastal Ecosystems", which is a large multidisciplinary investigation of the sediment threat in New Zealand coastal waters. Symposia Climate Change ocean-atmosphere processes, coral bleaching, extreme climate events, C/S/N biogeochemical cycles and biological effects of climate change Conservation, Management and Biodiversity science as a management tool and management as a science tool; marine protected areas, species conservation, management effectiveness and ecosystem function. Temperate/Tropical Reef Ecology the diversity of reef habitats and the species that occupy them, their interactions and influences. Aquaculture and Biotechnology application of technologies to the sustainable production and use of aquatic organisms. Tropical River-Ocean Interactions physical, geological, chemical, and biological oceanographic studies of the coastal zone in wet tropical regions of the world. Patterns of Evolutionary Change contributions of evolutionary processes in the marine environment and their study using molecular, ecological and geological tools. Fisheries Science modern approaches to fisheries in Australia and New Zealand. Introduction of Marine Pests monitoring and identifying marine pests; vectors, invasion processes and minimising the spread of marine species; impacts and impact minimisation; control options. Pollution Issues in the Coastal Zone biological, chemical and physical pollutants of the coastal zone: monitoring, managing and improving current situations. Special Information Session - Scientific Diving New Zealand Antarctic and Reef diving standards, equipment and activities. The Venue The conference will be held at Jupiters Townsville, Hotel and Casino, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive. Telephone: + 61 7 4722 2333; Fax: + 61 7 4772 4741. The venue is just 10 km from Townsville International Airport, ~10 minutes by taxi. Jupiters overlooks beautiful Magnetic Island and Cleveland Bay, the Marina, and Townsville City. Nine meeting rooms are available for the scientific sessions, posters and trade display. Overhead and 35 mm projectors will be available in all rooms, video/data projectors, LCD display panels and large TV monitors are available by arrangement (AMSA at jcu.edu.au). Registration Fees Go to our WWW site for downloadable registration and abstract submission forms. Please complete the registration form and send it to the Conference Secretariat with payment by 1st May 2001. Please note that NO abstracts will be accepted after this date and that the registration cost increases after this date. On receipt of payment, a Tax Invoice will be sent to you. Please check the receipt and advise of any changes immediately. Full and student registrations include all sessions, morning and afternoon teas/coffees, lunches, Welcome Function, Conference Dinner and Conference Proceedings/Abstracts Book at a fantastic venue. -- AMSA North Queensland Branch email: AMSA at jcu.edu.au http://www.tesag.jcu.edu.au/amsanq/ More information is available on The Australian Marine Science Association from http://www.uq.edu.au/amsa/ ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk Tue Feb 6 09:38:59 2001 From: N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk (N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk) Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2001 14:38:59 +0000 (GMT) Subject: epoxy Message-ID: <981470339.3a800c8319099@wmail.hw.ac.uk> Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew of any brand names (and company if possible)for epoxy resin used for underwater fixing of corals to hard substrate.I have seen it being discused in e-mails and mentioned in papers and could use it for a similar application. Thanks Nikki ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From james at winmarconsulting.com Tue Feb 6 10:57:52 2001 From: james at winmarconsulting.com (James Wiseman) Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 09:57:52 -0600 Subject: epoxy Message-ID: <9187DAFC4EB1D21196B50008C733ED9111FCD8@WCS> I believe the most recommended epoxy is called Splashzone, made by Z-Spar. I hope this is of some assistance. James Wiseman www.reefs.org > -----Original Message----- > From: N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk [mailto:N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk] > Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 8:39 AM > To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov > Subject: epoxy > > > Hello, > I was wondering if anyone knew of any brand names (and company if > possible)for epoxy resin used for underwater fixing of corals to hard > substrate.I have seen it being discused in e-mails and mentioned in > papers and could use it for a similar application. > Thanks > Nikki > ~~~~~~~ > For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the > digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the > menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. > ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From dmeyer at peer.org Tue Feb 6 11:41:27 2001 From: dmeyer at peer.org (Dan Meyer) Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 11:41:27 -0500 Subject: FW: epoxy Message-ID: <79C412F309FCD311B7B3009027DE4EAB0AD128@PDC_PEER> Hello all -- While on the subject of epoxies, I need some help. I am participating in a conference later this month regarding the establishment of "corridors" to minimize reef damage due to fiber optic cable laying. In addition to corridors, are there other conservation techniques the scientific community is interested in advancing? My first priority is to get corridors established where the reefs are absent. Beyond that, how can you help alleviate the following: (1) Damage due to the accidental release of drilling muds, such as betonite. (2) Damage due to pinning corals between hardbottom and cable. (3) Abrasion damage from swinging cables. (4) Cracking of corals -- the epoxy question. Are there other concerns? The critical battle is to get the cables away from the reefs entirely. But what can I ask for short of that? Also, does the community see other potential damaging activities? These four are the generally acknowledged one. thanks, Dan Meyer, General Counsel Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility 2001 S Street, N.W. - Suite 570 Washington, D.C. 20009 Tele: (202) 265.7337 Facs: (202) 265.4192 E/ml: dmeyer at peer.org The preceding E-mail message contains information that is confidential, may be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may constitute non-public information. It is intended to be conveyed only to the designated recipient(s). If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender at (202) 265.7337. Unauthorized use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. -----Original Message----- From: owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov [mailto:owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov]On Behalf Of N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 9:39 AM To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov Subject: epoxy Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew of any brand names (and company if possible)for epoxy resin used for underwater fixing of corals to hard substrate.I have seen it being discused in e-mails and mentioned in papers and could use it for a similar application. Thanks Nikki ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Dan Meyer.vcf Type: application/octet-stream Size: 116 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010206/2c5e0977/attachment.obj From carlson at waquarium.org Tue Feb 6 13:39:01 2001 From: carlson at waquarium.org (Bruce Carlson) Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2001 08:39:01 -1000 Subject: epoxy Message-ID: <200102061857.SAA51314@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> We use Z-Spar Splash Zone compound in our aquariums. It's available at marine supply stores. However, I would recommend using portland cement mixed with plaster-of-paris (about 10:1 ratio) rather than epoxy for planting corals in the ocean. Bruce At 02:38 PM 2/6/2001 +0000, N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk wrote: >Hello, >I was wondering if anyone knew of any brand names (and company if >possible)for epoxy resin used for underwater fixing of corals to hard >substrate.I have seen it being discused in e-mails and mentioned in >papers and could use it for a similar application. >Thanks >Nikki >~~~~~~~ >For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the >digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the >menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From karlf at sfu.ca Tue Feb 6 23:25:11 2001 From: karlf at sfu.ca (Dricot-Fellenius) Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2001 20:25:11 -0800 Subject: [Fwd: Epoxy in filling of Coral cores?] Message-ID: <3A80CE26.2C10892C@sfu.ca> Fyi. Some earlier messages on coral rehab and repair. -- Karl Fellenius, Masters Candidate School of Resource & Environmental Management 8888 University Drive, Simon Fraser University Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, http://www.rem.sfu.ca karlf at sfu.ca ph & fax (604)464-9140 cell (604)377-7597 Research Projects: Tradeoff Approaches for Land-Use Decision Making Between Tourism and Forestry in British Columbia Toward Coastal Tourism Modeling in the Georgia Basin: A Community and Forest Land-Use Policy Review -------------- next part -------------- An embedded message was scrubbed... From: "Bruce Carlson" Subject: Re: Epoxy in filling of Coral cores? Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 08:56:10 -1000 Size: 4226 Url: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010206/b67dc1f8/attachment.mht -------------- next part -------------- An embedded message was scrubbed... From: "Stephen Lyon" Subject: [Low-TechReefRehab] Transplanting of coral colonies Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 09:29:19 -1100 Size: 10412 Url: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010206/b67dc1f8/attachment-0001.mht -------------- next part -------------- An embedded message was scrubbed... From: "Thomas Heeger" Subject: [Low-TechReefRehab] rehabilitation issues Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 10:25:02 +800 Size: 7195 Url: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010206/b67dc1f8/attachment-0002.mht From soakley at mailhost.unimas.my Wed Feb 7 06:07:33 2001 From: soakley at mailhost.unimas.my (Prof. Steve Oakley) Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 06:07:33 -0500 (EST) Subject: optic cables and reef protection Message-ID: <200102071107.GAA46351@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> dear Dan Turn the problem on it's head and use the economic need to lay cables as a way to create a protected area. Trawling and other destructive fishing causes more damage to reefs than cables. If possible get the authorities to agree that there should be a no trawling zone around the cables, preferably 1 nautical mile. That is the same as the protection zone around oil pipelines. Most companies & telecom authorities will see the logic in that - nobody wants the cable damaged by a trawl. The political power that global communication creates is much greater than reef conservation so you will use the interests of the communications industry to further your/my reef conservation interests. In laying the cable 25m of reef will be damaged but it will recover and you will have created a no fishing protected area of a size that will allow all reef inhabitants to grow to reproductive size. The cable laying damage can obviously be minimised by positioning on sand near reefs rather than directly across reefs. Let me know how you get on and where the cable route is. regards steve oakley At 11:41 AM 6/2/01 -0500, Dan Meyer wrote: > >Hello all -- > >While on the subject of epoxies, I need some help. I am participating in a >conference later this month regarding the establishment of "corridors" to >minimize reef damage due to fiber optic cable laying. In addition to >corridors, are there other conservation techniques the scientific community >is interested in advancing? My first priority is to get corridors >established where the reefs are absent. Beyond that, how can you help >alleviate the following: > >(1) Damage due to the accidental release of drilling muds, such as betonite. > >(2) Damage due to pinning corals between hardbottom and cable. > >(3) Abrasion damage from swinging cables. > >(4) Cracking of corals -- the epoxy question. > >Are there other concerns? The critical battle is to get the cables away >from the reefs entirely. But what can I ask for short of that? Also, does >the community see other potential damaging activities? These four are the >generally acknowledged one. > >thanks, > >Dan Meyer, General Counsel >Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility >2001 S Street, N.W. - Suite 570 >Washington, D.C. 20009 > >Tele: (202) 265.7337 >Facs: (202) 265.4192 >E/ml: dmeyer at peer.org > >The preceding E-mail message contains information that is confidential, may >be protected by the attorney/client or other applicable privileges, and may >constitute non-public information. It is intended to be conveyed only to the >designated recipient(s). If you are not an intended recipient of this >message, please notify the sender at (202) 265.7337. Unauthorized use, >dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message is strictly >prohibited and may be unlawful. > > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov >[mailto:owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov]On Behalf Of >N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk >Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 9:39 AM >To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov >Subject: epoxy > > >Hello, >I was wondering if anyone knew of any brand names (and company if >possible)for epoxy resin used for underwater fixing of corals to hard >substrate.I have seen it being discused in e-mails and mentioned in >papers and could use it for a similar application. >Thanks >Nikki >~~~~~~~ >For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the >digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the >menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. > > > >Attachment Converted: C:\MYDOCU~1\FILING~1\EMAIL-~1\DanMeyer.vcf > Dr. Steve Oakley, Shell Prof. of Environmental Science, Institute of Biodiversity & Environmental Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia soakley at tualang.unimas.my Fax 082 671903 Tel 082 671000 x 254 or 257 ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From JIWLP at pacbell.net Wed Feb 7 01:37:26 2001 From: JIWLP at pacbell.net (JIWLP) Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2001 22:37:26 -0800 Subject: FW: New Version of Environmental Change/Biodiversity Bibliography Message-ID: <200102071157.LAA46298@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> The latest update for the Institute's searchable bibliography of peer-reviewed and gray literature citations on the impacts of environmental change on flora and fauna species, including agricultural crops, and associated ecosystems, is now available at: http://www.pacinst.org/wildlife.html. Over 150 citations have been added since the bibliography's last update in November and the database now contains more than 2600 citations. The Institute also maintains a bibliography on climate change impacts on U.S. water resources Suggestions for additions or corrections to the bibliography are always greatly appreciated. To receive notice of updates to this resource and others found on the Institute site, please sign up for our low volume announcement list at: www.pacinst.org. Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security 654 13th St., Preservation Park Oakland, CA 94612 USA Phone: 510.251.1600 Fax: 510.251.2203 Pager: 510.288.6346 http://www.pacinst.org/ ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From john.gourley at saipan.com Wed Feb 7 08:24:29 2001 From: john.gourley at saipan.com (John Gourley) Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 23:24:29 +1000 Subject: epoxy References: <200102061857.SAA51314@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Message-ID: <3A814C8D.9A15A124@saipan.com> Hafa Bruce, I would be interested in hearing why you prefer the portland cement mixture over an epoxy mix.... I have seen (and used once) the portland cement mixture (the Univ. Guam special mix) and personally thought it was a bit messy as a turbidity plume surrounds the coral that is being attached (it forms as the cement mixture is removed from the plastic bag) and the attachment point was a little difficult to see. Additionally, hand mixing it underwater in a zip-lock bag was a little time consuming and the hardening time was longer than epoxy, so in some cases you had to hold the coral in-place or use a rubber band (or whatever) to keep it in place long enough for the cement to harden. So, if you had a lot of coral to attach you could literally spend days under water ........ I have also used a two-part marine epoxy that had to be mixed in the boat and then transported to the divers in plastic bags. It had a fairly short working time so you had people in the boat constantly working the epoxy to a point where it could be used. Using this operational procedure was very time consuming and awkward as all the corals basically had to be in place before the epoxy was sent down to the divers. Timing and coordination was important and we lost more than one bag of epoxy that hardened on us before we got a chance to use it. This particular marine epoxy worked well and the transplanted corals appeared not to be affected at all (from the epoxy) when checked 6 months later. The most efficient coral attachment material I have used was a small pistol grip shaped epoxy gun (with a disposal cartridge) and found it worked extremely well and allowed one person to attach numerous corals within a relatively short period of time. The two-part epoxy was mixed together as it was extruded from the nozzle and there was no plume to restrict visibility. Additionally, the set time was fairly rapid. However, I do not remember the brand name......... Whatever non-toxic attachment material you use, one should consider the number of corals you have to attach, the physical conditions (currents and depth) of the site, number of personnel available and whether you have the time (and $$$) to spend on the project. Just some thoughts....... John ******************************** Bruce Carlson wrote: > We use Z-Spar Splash Zone compound in our aquariums. It's available at > marine supply stores. However, I would recommend using portland cement > mixed with plaster-of-paris (about 10:1 ratio) rather than epoxy for > planting corals in the ocean. > > Bruce > ******************************* > At 02:38 PM 2/6/2001 +0000, N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk wrote: > >Hello, > >I was wondering if anyone knew of any brand names (and company if > >possible)for epoxy resin used for underwater fixing of corals to hard > >substrate.I have seen it being discused in e-mails and mentioned in > >papers and could use it for a similar application. > >Thanks > >Nikki ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From mpbaker at interlynx.net Tue Feb 6 21:49:18 2001 From: mpbaker at interlynx.net (The Baker's) Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 21:49:18 -0500 Subject: epoxy Message-ID: <200102071355.NAA40165@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Nikki, I know of one such epoxy. It was illustrated in a terrific article in the Marine Fish and Reef USA annual Magazine 2001. The article was entitled Coral Propagation in the Home Aquarium: A Cut Goes A Long Way by Randy Donowitz. The article discussed Strategies for attaching coral fragments. The article is worth looking up. The material used is called Aqua tik( Stone Grey Epoxy Putty). It comes in a syringe type tube. Unfortunately I do not have a manufacturers name. My best guess would be to try to find the email address of Mr. Donowitz. Perhaps someone could help in this regard. Peter -----Original Message----- From: owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov [mailto:owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov]On Behalf Of N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 9:39 AM To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov Subject: epoxy Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew of any brand names (and company if possible)for epoxy resin used for underwater fixing of corals to hard substrate.I have seen it being discused in e-mails and mentioned in papers and could use it for a similar application. Thanks Nikki ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk Wed Feb 7 10:29:43 2001 From: N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk (N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk) Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 15:29:43 +0000 (GMT) Subject: No subject Message-ID: <981559783.3a8169e726e4f@wmail.hw.ac.uk> Thank you to everyone for responding so quickly to the epoxy question.I had an overwhelming response and am very grateful.For anyone that is also looking for the same, the majority of the responses have quoted Z-Spar. Once again thnk you all very much, very kind Nikki ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From cfj at iohk.com Wed Feb 7 10:17:57 2001 From: cfj at iohk.com (Colin Johnston) Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 23:17:57 +0800 Subject: Epoxy In-Reply-To: <200102071355.NAA40165@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Message-ID: <5.0.2.1.2.20010207231515.00a52650@mail.iohk.com> Hi, Try : rdonowit at pratt.edu Colin > The material used is called Aqua >tik( Stone Grey Epoxy Putty). It comes in a syringe type tube. Unfortunately >I do not have a manufacturers name. My best guess would be to try to find >the email address of Mr. Donowitz. Perhaps someone could help in this >regard. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From corvid at mindspring.com Wed Feb 7 10:58:12 2001 From: corvid at mindspring.com (_._.) Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 09:58:12 -0600 Subject: epoxy In-Reply-To: <200102071355.NAA40165@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Message-ID: At 9:49 PM -0500 2/6/01, you wrote: >Nikki, > >I know of one such epoxy. It was illustrated in a terrific article in the >Marine Fish and Reef USA annual Magazine 2001. The article was entitled >Coral Propagation in the Home Aquarium: A Cut Goes A Long Way by Randy >Donowitz. The article discussed Strategies for attaching coral fragments. >The article is worth looking up. The material used is called Aqua >tik( Stone Grey Epoxy Putty). It comes in a syringe type tube. Unfortunately >I do not have a manufacturers name. My best guess would be to try to find >the email address of Mr. Donowitz. Perhaps someone could help in this >regard. > Steve and others, The Aquastik mentioned above may or may not be from DuPont Dow, it is kind of hard to tell. Most WWW citations mention a company called Two Little Fishies. Their web page at http://petsforum.com/twolilfishies/tlf_prod_access.html contains some information about Aquastik and a link to their page for orders. And http://www.acropora.com/library/juliansprung.html has a little more information. Cheers, Christopher Crow ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From Mark.Eakin at noaa.gov Wed Feb 7 11:34:21 2001 From: Mark.Eakin at noaa.gov (Mark Eakin) Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 09:34:21 -0700 Subject: epoxy References: <981470339.3a800c8319099@wmail.hw.ac.uk> Message-ID: <3A81790D.3A2E380@noaa.gov> I have used Oatey Epoxy Putty for attaching branching corals for experiments. It is the Epoxy putty in stick form, where Part A is rolled around Part B that Bruce Carlson spoke about. While it may not be ideal for filling cores, it is easy to work with underwater or while wet and pieces can be broken off as needed. As someone else wrote, you need to consider the application. If this is for a small number of experimental pieces, the putty should be fine. If you need large volumes, you may want to look elsewhere. Cheers, Mark N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk wrote: > Hello, > I was wondering if anyone knew of any brand names (and company if > possible)for epoxy resin used for underwater fixing of corals to hard > substrate.I have seen it being discused in e-mails and mentioned in > papers and could use it for a similar application. > Thanks > Nikki > ~~~~~~~ > For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the > digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the > menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. -- C. 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From rohan at flamingobay.com.au Wed Feb 7 17:51:33 2001 From: rohan at flamingobay.com.au (Rohan) Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 08:51:33 +1000 Subject: epoxy References: <981470339.3a800c8319099@wmail.hw.ac.uk> Message-ID: <002b01c09158$84d3da80$0d01a8c0@advance> G'day Nikki The best product I've found is Vepox CC57 (Aussie name) made by Ameron Coatings. It has a workable time of about 50 minutes, sets in about 60 min. I mix it on the surface in icecream containers immediately before the dive. It is expensive at Aus$120 per 3kg but for transplanting fragments you only need a few grams per coral. It is relatively non-toxic and corals start to grow over it within 3 months. For large corals it would be expensive so I recommend using cement. One tip... Epoxies and cement only adhere well to a clean surface so you should drill a hole or chisel a clean patch before attaching the coral. regards, Rohan Pratt Flamingo Bay Research Cairns Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov Sent: Wednesday, 7 February 2001 0:38 AM Subject: epoxy Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew of any brand names (and company if possible)for epoxy resin used for underwater fixing of corals to hard substrate.I have seen it being discused in e-mails and mentioned in papers and could use it for a similar application. Thanks Nikki ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010208/8bb6d9b2/attachment.html From artp8501 at nus.edu.sg Thu Feb 8 01:11:02 2001 From: artp8501 at nus.edu.sg (Peter Alan Todd) Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 14:11:02 +0800 Subject: epoxy Message-ID: Hi Nikki, Here we use 'Expogrout' epoxy - about 45 Singapore dollars (approx equal to Aussie dollars) for 3kg. It 'goes off' anywhere between 30 and 60 mins depending on how well you judge the proportions. It is non-toxic to humans - used in swimming pools - and appears to have no adverse effects on corals too! Along with Rohan, I find the 'mixing in an ice-cream tub' method the best. The epoxy is seriously sticky out of the water - but as soon as you are under, the stuff becomes easy to work with - much like window-putty. Good luck, Peter Todd National University of Singapore -----Original Message----- From: N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk [mailto:N.D.Chapman at hw.ac.uk] Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 10:39 PM To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov Subject: epoxy Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew of any brand names (and company if possible)for epoxy resin used for underwater fixing of corals to hard substrate.I have seen it being discused in e-mails and mentioned in papers and could use it for a similar application. Thanks Nikki ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From scip7318 at nus.edu.sg Thu Feb 8 02:26:35 2001 From: scip7318 at nus.edu.sg (Angela Dikou) Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 15:26:35 +0800 Subject: Two questions... Message-ID: <415039BB7DE8D011BC4600805F311E1606B728F6@exs25.ex.nus.edu.sg> Hello everybody, I would like to address two questions: 1. Imagine you have a mature coral reef community which is exposed to heavy sedimentation, and very likely eutrophication, for more than 30 years. After a number of years, in the same place that you used to have live corals there is only rubble. How long do you think that it would take for such a change from live coral to rubble, covered by filamentous algae, to occur? There are no major physical distrurbances in the area. 2. Is there any essay or trite on biologically vs. physically mediated coral reef communities (or any ohter type of communities)?. The only note on the subject I found appears in Rogers (1990) review on sedimentation effects on corals and coral reefs and in Tomascik et. al. (1993) case-history of change on the Kepulauan Seribu, Java Sea. In the first reference, the note made concerns changes in regultion of communities with increase in depth. In the second reference, a comparison is made between GBR and the Indonesian archipelago in relation to the relative importance/role of physical disturbance to the evolution, structure and function of these two coral reef systems. Thank you very much Angela -----Original Message----- From: Coral Reef To: Coral-list Sent: 1/30/01 5:58 AM Subject: Coral Reef Geology, Ecology Field Courses in the Cayman Islands > PLEASE POST OR FORWARD TO YOUR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN: > o Introductory level undergraduate and graduate field courses on the Geology > and Biology of Coral Reefs. > o Advanced-level field research experience. 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From carlson at waquarium.org Thu Feb 8 05:03:10 2001 From: carlson at waquarium.org (Bruce Carlson) Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 10:03:10 GMT Subject: epoxy Message-ID: <200102081003.KAA03188@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> FYI: In our experience, the two-part stick-epoxy putty does not harden to the same strength as the Z-Spar splash zone compound. The stick-epoxies tend to crumble after a year or so, or otherwise dislodge from the rocks very easily. These products are certainly convenient and not as messy as the splash zone compound, but I wouldn't trust them to hold a coral in place for long in the ocean. Perhaps others have had better experience with these products but I would not recommend them for use in the ocean. Bruce At 09:58 AM 2/7/2001 -0600, _._. wrote: >At 9:49 PM -0500 2/6/01, you wrote: > > > >Nikki, > > > >I know of one such epoxy. It was illustrated in a terrific article in the > >Marine Fish and Reef USA annual Magazine 2001. The article was entitled > >Coral Propagation in the Home Aquarium: A Cut Goes A Long Way by Randy > >Donowitz. The article discussed Strategies for attaching coral fragments. > >The article is worth looking up. The material used is called Aqua > >tik( Stone Grey Epoxy Putty). It comes in a syringe type tube. Unfortunately > >I do not have a manufacturers name. My best guess would be to try to find > >the email address of Mr. Donowitz. Perhaps someone could help in this > >regard. > > > >Steve and others, > >The Aquastik mentioned above may or may not be from DuPont Dow, it is kind >of hard to tell. Most WWW citations mention a company called Two Little >Fishies. Their web page at > >http://petsforum.com/twolilfishies/tlf_prod_access.html contains some >information about Aquastik and a link to their page for orders. > >And http://www.acropora.com/library/juliansprung.html has a little more >information. > >Cheers, > >Christopher Crow > >~~~~~~~ >For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the >digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the >menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From coralit at another.com Fri Feb 9 04:47:55 2001 From: coralit at another.com (coralit at another.com) Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 09:47:55 +0000 (GMT+00:00) Subject: NEED INFORMATION Message-ID: <12436751.981712075488.JavaMail.nobody@smtp.backend.another.com> Dear, all scientist I need information about the correlation between coral growth model and it's health Thanks Yudi Herdiana Your email address says a lot about you. Express yourself @ another.com http://another.com/jump.jsp?destDesc=another.com/login.jsp?sig=393 From nick at tualang.unimas.my Mon Feb 12 16:51:42 2001 From: nick at tualang.unimas.my (Nicolas James Pilcher) Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 16:51:42 -0500 (EST) Subject: Remote Sensing of reefs Message-ID: <200102122151.f1CLpgx21961@tot-wj.proxy.aol.com> Hi all: Greetings from Borneo. Could anybody please point me in the direction of information on remote sensing of coral reefs through satellite data? Thanks and regards, Nick <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Dr. Nicolas J. Pilcher Shell Research Fellow Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation Universiti Malaysia Sarawak 94300 Kota Samarahan Sarawak, Malaysia Tel: ++ 60 82 671000 Ext. 181 Fax: ++ 60 82 671903 ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From grottoli at sas.upenn.edu Mon Feb 12 18:28:18 2001 From: grottoli at sas.upenn.edu (Andrea Grottoli) Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 18:28:18 -0500 Subject: PhD Graduate Student Opportunity Message-ID: <4.3.2.7.0.20010212182552.00abdd90@postoffice.sas.upenn.edu> Please post and distribute: Immediate response required PhD GRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITY: CORAL BIOGEOCHEMISTRY AND PALEOCLIMATOLOGY PhD student sought to study stable carbon isotopes in coral reef skeletons. Intensive fieldwork in the Gulf of Panama or other regions of the South Pacific required. Four years of support will be offered. Desired qualifications: - MSc in Biology, Geology or any other physical science - Experience in stable isotope biogeochemistry - Tropical fieldwork experience - Scuba certified - The successful candidate must be accepted into the graduate program in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania The position starts September 1, 2001 and includes four years of support. Send cover letter, resume, GRE scores, copy of college transcript(s) (official copies not necessary) and contact information for three references to: Dr. Andrea G. Grottoli, Assistant Professor University of Pennsylvania Department of Earth and Environmental Science 240 South 33rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6313 Review of applications will begin February 26, 2001. UPenn is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. ******************************************************* Andrea G. Grottoli, Assistant Professor University of Pennsylvania Department of Earth and Environmental Science 240 South 33rd Street, #162 Hayden Hall Philadelphia, PA 19104-6316 tel: 215-898-9269 fax: 215-898-0964 email: grottoli at sas.upenn.edu http://www.sas.upenn.edu/earth/Andrea.html ******************************************************* ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From guava at cbn.net.id Mon Feb 12 04:00:15 2001 From: guava at cbn.net.id (Mark Black) Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 16:00:15 +0700 Subject: biological vs. physical degradation Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I would appreciate any literature citations or contacts with folks who have used this method. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From sbrugneaux at caramail.com Tue Feb 13 21:16:48 2001 From: sbrugneaux at caramail.com (sophie brugneaux) Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 21:16:48 GMT+1 Subject: Save the Amazon Message-ID: <982099008009766@caramail.com> Save the Amazon It will take 1 min to read - well worth it and please put your names on the list and forward this on. Brazilian congress is now voting on a project that will reduce the Amazon forest to 50% of its size. (YOU MAY HAVE SEEN THAT GREENPEACE IS TODAY BOYCOTTING HARDWOOD FROM THE REGION) The area to be deforested is 4 times the size of Portugal and would be mainly used for agriculture and pastures for livestock... 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R?gional de Plong?e de Martinique sbrugneaux at caramail.com ______________________________________________________ Bo?te aux lettres - Caramail - http://www.caramail.com From owner-coral-list at aoml.noaa.gov Wed Feb 14 07:02:54 2001 From: owner-coral-list at aoml.noaa.gov (owner-coral-list at aoml.noaa.gov) Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 12:02:54 GMT Subject: US Coral Reef Task Force mting Feb 28, 2001 Message-ID: <200102141202.MAA18189@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Announcement - Please distribute U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting February 28, 2001, in Washington DC The U.S. Coral Reef Task Force will hold its next meeting on February 28th, 2001 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Department of the Interior?s South Building (1951 Constitution Ave. NW) in Washington, D.C. A reception will be held on the evening of the 28th. These events are open to the public but space is limited and registration is required (see below). PURPOSE: The purpose of the meeting is to (1) introduce new Task Force members and other interested parties to the value of coral reefs and the coral reef crisis, (2) review Task Force activities, and (3) assess future directions for the Task Force. A draft agenda is listed below. The meeting will include a public comment period for input on issues related to the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, particularly future opportunities for the Task Force to address the coral reef crisis. Due to time constraints, written comments are encouraged and may be sent to Ashley Simons (Ashley_Simons at ios.doi.gov or 202/208-6211) or Roger Griffis (Roger.B.Griffis at noaa.gov or 202/482-5034) prior to or immediately following the Task Force meeting. REGISTRATION: Pre-registration for the Task Force meeting and reception is strongly suggested due to space limitations and building security requirements. To register, please fax or email the REGISTRATION FORM below to Ashley Simons (FAX 202-208-4684; Ashley_Simons at ios.doi.gov) by Friday, February 23rd. Registration is also required to provide public comment. EXHIBIT SPACE AVAILABLE: To facilitate exchange of information on coral reef efforts, the Task Force encourages organizations to bring exhibits and/or materials to the meeting. Limited space is available for exhibits or displays related to coral reef activities. Space will also be provided for distribution of brochures or other materials related to coral reef activities. If you wish to set up an exhibit or distribute materials, please register with Robert Hanson (Robert.C.Hansen at noaa.gov or 202-482-6090) by Friday, February 23rd. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Questions? Contact Ashley Simons (Ashley_Simons at ios.doi.gov or 202/208-6211) or Roger Griffis (Roger.B.Griffis at noaa.gov or 202/482-5034). __________________ DRAFT AGENDA U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting February 28, 2001 U.S. Department of the Interior, South Building Auditorium 1951 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 8:00 AM Registration and Exhibit viewing 9:00 AM Welcome by the Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce 9:15 AM Status Report: Task Force mission, accomplishments and future opportunities (Task Force Steering Committee) 9:45 AM Task Force discussion re: status report. 10:15 AM BREAK 10:30 AM Panel discussion: Key challenges and opportunities to address the coral reef crisis 11:15 AM Public comment period 12:15 PM Task Force discussion: Next steps 12:30 PM Adjourn 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM Exhibit Viewing 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Working session for Task Force members and staff only 5:30 PM Reception (advance RSVP required) ____________________________ REGISTRATION FORM (Fax or email form to Ashley Simons by Friday, Feb 23) (FAX 202-208-4684; Ashley_Simons at ios.doi.gov) U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Meeting February 28, 2001 U.S. Department of the Interior, South Building Auditorium 1951 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. REGISTRATION FOR (CHECK ANY THAT APPLY): ( ) Attend AM Task Force meeting ( ) Attend Evening Reception ( ) Provide public comment NAME: TITLE: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: EMAIL: ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From t_bates1 at hotmail.com Tue Feb 13 16:14:57 2001 From: t_bates1 at hotmail.com (Thomas Bates) Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 15:14:57 -0600 Subject: Circular Plot Visual Census Technique Message-ID: <200102141158.LAA18173@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> The book 'ARTIFICIAL REEF EVALUATION: With Applications to Natural Marine= Habitats' by William Seaman, Jr. (CRC Press, 2000) has a good descriptio= n of this technique on page 150. We have used this technique a number of= times in the past. =20 Thomas Bates Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Center for Coastal Studies 6300 Ocean Drive NRC Suite 3200 Corpus Christi, TX 78412 361-825-5756 361-825-3230 (fax) ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From swiner at tnc.org Wed Feb 14 12:44:57 2001 From: swiner at tnc.org (Susan Winer) Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 12:44:57 -0500 Subject: Search Reopened: Marine Ecologist, FL Keys Message-ID: <000401c096ad$dbc67960$40012b0a@keys0009670604.tnc> SEARCH REOPENED The Nature Conservancy of the Florida Keys seeks a MARINE ECOLOGIST to serve as Marine Science and Stewardship Program Manager, assisting with the long-term protection of the Florida Keys ecosystem, including Florida Bay and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Candidate will develop and implement conservation strategies, participate in fieldwork, supervise staff, and provide scientific direction for volunteer programs. Additionally, manager will support emerging program efforts in the Bahamas, serve as TNC spokesperson in select public forums, and assist on other projects as assigned. Requirements include a masters degree in Marine Science, Ecology, or related field, and 5 years of relevant work experience, including knowledge of key ecological processes in south Florida and the Caribbean as well as the application of science to public policy. Individual must possess strong organizational, supervisory, and communication skills with the ability to relate scientific information effectively to a wide audience. Knowledge of scientific methods, SCUBA certification, and a willingness to work outdoors, sometimes in adverse conditions, required. Qualified applicants may send resume with cover letter by March 2, 2001, to: James Fryer, The Nature Conservancy, POB 4958, Key West FL 33041. For a more detailed job description, visit us at http://nature.org. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From k.joyce at mailbox.uq.edu.au Wed Feb 14 15:38:13 2001 From: k.joyce at mailbox.uq.edu.au (Karen Joyce) Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 06:38:13 +1000 Subject: REMOTE SENSING OF CORAL REEFS Message-ID: My apologies if you have already received this message. And thankyou to the many people who have already responded. Hi! As part of my PhD project at the University of Queensland in Australia, I am conducting a survey investigating the extent to which remote sensing (aerial photography, airborne images, satellite images) is used for monitoring and managing coral reefs. The objective of this survey is to establish how and why remote sensing data are, or are not being used for reef monitoring and management activities, and how we can better use these data for management purposes. If you do not use remotely sensed data, I would still like to hear from you! However, if you are not the best person to respond, please pass this message on. The survey is available on-line at: http://www.geosp.uq.edu.au/brg/surveys/coral_survey.htm and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. I would greatly appreciate your response before Friday 16th February. If you are having problems submitting the survey over the net, you can also print a copy and fax it to me at the number below. (NB. Please do not use inverted commas or apostrophes as these interfere with the code behind the form). If you have any other difficulties accessing the survey, please let me know and I will fax, e.maill or send you a copy. If you choose to participate your contribution will remain anonymous and I will provide you with a summary report when it is completed. Please feel free to send the details on to anyone that may be interested. Thankyou! Karen Joyce ************************************************************** Karen Joyce Biophysical Remote Sensing Group Department of Geographical Sciences and Planning University of Queensland St Lucia, Qld. 4072 Ph. 61-7-3365 6534 Fax. 61-7-3365 6899 http://student.uq.edu.au/~s349813 ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From HCRIResearchProgram at hawaii.rr.com Wed Feb 14 16:40:52 2001 From: HCRIResearchProgram at hawaii.rr.com (HCRI Research Program) Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 11:40:52 -1000 Subject: CALL for PEER REVIEWERS: Hawaii Coral Reef Initiative Research Program References: <200102141202.MAA18189@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Message-ID: <002401c096ce$ce4176c0$0372d2cc@.hawaii.rr.com> Aloha. I hope that you all have had the opportunity to review our FY01-02 Request for Proposals (RFP) (www.hawaii.edu/ssri/HCRI). I am sending out this follow-up email to those of you qualified to submit a proposal, but, for one reason or another, have decided not to do so this year. To those of you, I would like to invite interested people (researchers and resource managers) to review proposals submitted by your peers. I recognize that you all are extremely busy. So let me (briefly) highlight what would be involved. In essence, this would entail evaluating proposals submitted in response to our RFP using the criteria listed in the full request for proposal on our website. Proposals are due March 19th, 2001, and you would receive them soon thereafter. Evaluations would be returned to us by May 1st (usually electronically). We would then forward reviewers' recommendations to our decision-making body, the Management Committee. We would offer a (very small) remuneration (US$100) for your time. If you are interested, have any questions, or would like additional information, please email me at HCRIResearchProgram at hawaii.rr.com. Sincerely, Kristine G. Davidson Oh Program Manager Hawaii Coral Reef Initiative Research Program University of Hawaii at Manoa -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010214/f98b6ae3/attachment.html From kosborne at aims.gov.au Wed Feb 14 19:42:15 2001 From: kosborne at aims.gov.au (Kate Osborne) Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 10:42:15 +1000 Subject: Interpretation of benthic survey categories In-Reply-To: <4.1.20010208100131.00a3c700@email.aims.gov.au> Message-ID: <4.3.2.7.2.20010215103240.00b382a0@email.aims.gov.au> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010215/24edc5b5/attachment.html From science at opwall.com Thu Feb 15 08:58:57 2001 From: science at opwall.com (Operation Wallacea) Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:58:57 -0000 Subject: Vacancy SE sulawesi Message-ID: <200102151406.OAA21440@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Vacancy Opisthobranch project leader wanted Operation Wallacea, an ecotourism/research organisation, conducts = surveys and expeditions to the Tukang Besi islands in SE Indonesia. We = have a permanent research center on Hoga island in the Wakatobi Marine = National Park and run around 20 research projects each season led by = academics and lecturers from mainly UK Universities with the help of = volunteers and students. Since 1997 we have conducted taxonomic surveys = of Opisthobranchs in the Park. So far we have complied lists of around = 300 species with several remaining unidentified. The area is very rich = and we expect several new species. Last year the project was expanded = beyond a taxonomic survey to look at the ecology of the group. We are = looking for a team leader to take on and further develop this project = between July and September 2001.=20 Candidates must have good identification skills for Opisthobranchs and = have an ecological background as well as a track record of work in the = field. The team leader must be prepared to train and work with = volunteers and students (involving field supervision of Honours and = Masters theses)=20 Renumeration will be in the form of all travel and living expenses once = in Indonesia. For more details of Operation Wallacea and the project see website = www.opwall.com Letter of interest and CV (resume) to: science at opwall.com=20 Thanks Sarah Sarah Curran Science Co-ordinator Research Department Operation Wallacea Priory Lodge=20 Hagnaby, Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 4BP UK Tel: 01790 763 665 Fax:01790 763 417 website:http://www.opwall.com ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From Mark.Eakin at noaa.gov Thu Feb 15 10:26:43 2001 From: Mark.Eakin at noaa.gov (Mark Eakin) Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 08:26:43 -0700 Subject: Circular Plot Visual Census Technique References: <3A89978A.C6122972@pcmail.maricopa.edu> Message-ID: <3A8BF532.C6222E17@noaa.gov> The original reference is: Bohnsack, J. A. and S. P. Bannerot (1986). A stationary visual census technique for quantitatively assessing community structure of coral reef fishes, U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA Technical Report NMFS 41: 1-15. Cheers, Mark Philip Pepe Work wrote: > Does anyone have sources of information about the circular plot visual > censusing technique for enumerating fishes? I would appreciate any > literature citations or contacts with folks who have used this method. > > ~~~~~~~ > For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the > digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the > menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. -- C. Mark Eakin, Ph.D. Chief of NOAA Paleoclimatology Program and Director of the World Data Center for Paleoclimatology NOAA/National Geophysical Data Center 325 Broadway E/GC DSRC 1B139 Boulder, CO 80305-3328 Voice: 303-497-6172 Fax: 303-497-6513 Internet: mark.eakin at noaa.gov http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/paleo/paleo.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: mark.eakin.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 380 bytes Desc: Card for C. Mark Eakin Url : http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010215/6f644a3b/attachment.vcf From serge at carbon.marine.usf.edu Thu Feb 15 12:32:38 2001 From: serge at carbon.marine.usf.edu (Serge Andrefouet) Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 12:32:38 -0500 Subject: Remote sensing references Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20010215123238.00a11ea0@carbon.marine.usf.edu> All, Thanks to Monika Gurnee and Jim Hendee, the CHAMP web page (http://www.coral.noaa.gov/bib/lit.abstracts.html) provides a list of 700+ references originally about remote sensing of reefs at various scales, but including also by necessity useful papers on related subjects (spectrometry, underwater optics, atmospheric correction, sensors, theory of image processing and applications on various ecosystems, scale issues, landscape ecology metrix, accuracy assessment...). It can't be exhaustive. There are lot of thesis, reports or conference proceedings not compiled here. 90% of what is listed is peer-reviewed. For some of these references, remote sensing is anecdotal, but have generated data used in the study. A few of them are still in press. There is a pdf file and .enl file, i.e. the format of the EndNote Reference Manager for those who wish to import directly the references. Cheers, Serge Serge Andrefouet College of Marine Science Remote Sensing/ Biological Oceanography University of South Florida 140, 7th Av. South St Petersburg FL 33701 phone: (727) 553-1186 fax: (727) 553-1103 E-mail: serge at carbon.marine.usf.edu From acohen at whoi.edu Thu Feb 15 16:03:44 2001 From: acohen at whoi.edu (Anne Cohen) Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 16:03:44 -0500 Subject: Paper of interest to coral-listers Message-ID: <3A8C4430.D75A2E6F@whoi.edu> Our paper published in the recent issue of Paleoceanography (vol 16 #1 pp 20-26) is a study of the effects of coral-algae symbiosis on the skeletal chemistry and ultrastructure of Porites. Although we focus on the implications for the interpretation of coral-based climate data, our discussion of daily growth banding and day-night cycles in skeletal accretion and crystal morphology may be of interest to some of you who don't normally read this journal. Thank you, Anne Cohen -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010215/035a45b7/attachment.html From tlsnell at acsu.buffalo.edu Fri Feb 16 12:15:17 2001 From: tlsnell at acsu.buffalo.edu (Tonya Snell) Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 12:15:17 -0500 Subject: AAUS diver response Message-ID: <3A8D6025.DB51C87D@acsu.buffalo.edu> Thank you to the dozens of people that responded to my request for AAUS-certified divers. I am compiling a list of those that were interested in diving and may contact you for future trips. In addition, if anyone is in need of diving assistance, please contact me, and I can forward some of these names to you. Thanks again! Tonya -- Tonya Snell 659 Hochstetter Hall Dept. of Biological Sciences University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY 14260 Phone: (716) 645-2718 Fax: (716) 645-2975 Email: tlsnell at acsu.buffalo.edu ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From ecosud at intnet.mu Sat Feb 17 04:50:26 2001 From: ecosud at intnet.mu (=?iso-8859-1?B?RG9yaXMgU+lu6HF1ZQ==?=) Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 17:50:26 +0800 Subject: Save Blue Bay marine park Message-ID: <008c01c098c7$383539a0$5c117bca@r8t3b0> Dear nature lovers The marine park of Blue Bay in Mauritius is threatened by promoters who want to build a luxury hotel on a small islet in the lagoon where are clustered coral patches of outstanding beauty. Despite the fact that Blue Bay has been proclaimed "a marine park" in 1997 and that ecologist NGOs are against the hotel project, the promoters have never given up. They have submitted an EIA (Environment Impact Assessment) report to the government to obtain their EIA licence and start building their hotel as soon as possible.The answer of the authorities is expected anytime. The association ECO-SUD has fought that project from the start because we are convinced that it will harm the fragile ecosystem of the bay. If you want to understand better what is at stake, visit the following website http://www.intnet.mu/iels and then help us save our natural heritage which can also be considered a world heritage. Doris S?n?que (Secretary - ECO-SUD) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010217/5b212001/attachment.html From scip7318 at nus.edu.sg Sat Feb 17 20:45:09 2001 From: scip7318 at nus.edu.sg (Angela Dikou) Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 09:45:09 +0800 Subject: On history of coral research ... Message-ID: <415039BB7DE8D011BC4600805F311E1606B72A1A@exs25.ex.nus.edu.sg> Hello everybody, hope you are keeping fine. We try to introduce undegraduate students into the advancement of science and the fascination of research on corals and their systems. Along these lines, I try to locate references on the following: 1. Who was the first author to have INFERED the presence of photosynthetic, I will call it, structures inside the live tissue of hard corals? 2. Who was the first author to have PROVED the presence of unicellular photosynthetic algae in the live tissue of hard corals? I suspect that both references must be dated before 1930 because in one of Yonge's work in 1932 it was already known that there are zooxanthellae inside corals. All of Kawaguti's titles of references, that I am aware of, do not seem relevant to (1) and (2). Thank you Angela -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010218/832253a8/attachment.html From scip7318 at nus.edu.sg Sat Feb 17 20:45:09 2001 From: scip7318 at nus.edu.sg (Angela Dikou) Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 09:45:09 +0800 Subject: On history of coral research ... Message-ID: <415039BB7DE8D011BC4600805F311E1606B72A1A@exs25.ex.nus.edu.sg> Hello everybody, hope you are keeping fine. We try to introduce undegraduate students into the advancement of science and the fascination of research on corals and their systems. Along these lines, I try to locate references on the following: 1. Who was the first author to have INFERED the presence of photosynthetic, I will call it, structures inside the live tissue of hard corals? 2. Who was the first author to have PROVED the presence of unicellular photosynthetic algae in the live tissue of hard corals? I suspect that both references must be dated before 1930 because in one of Yonge's work in 1932 it was already known that there are zooxanthellae inside corals. All of Kawaguti's titles of references, that I am aware of, do not seem relevant to (1) and (2). Thank you Angela -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010218/832253a8/attachment-0001.html From sre at caribsurf.com Sun Feb 18 01:53:54 2001 From: sre at caribsurf.com (Kurt Cordice) Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 01:53:54 -0500 Subject: Update: Dredging of Coral Reef for Coast Guard base in St. Vincent and the Grenadines Message-ID: <000901c09977$8ff797e0$50cdd6cd@oemcomputer> Hello Again Everyone, A further update for those who are interested in this issue here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In short, it seems that the pier is going to be built. There has been no answer to the letter I wrote to the Prime Minister and Senior Minister. There also has been no answer to an official request for an appeal hearing of the Planning Board decision regarding the project. The Senior Minister (who recently resigned as our Prime Minister after 15+ years in office) did speak of the topic in an address made to the people of Union Island, which is the site of the Base. He made reference to project(s) in the past that had been opposed for environmental reasons, and how that opposition had failed. He also made it clear that the pier would be build no matter what, and that no environmentalist would stop the project. It was a heavy blow to the marine protection movement here, and I wrote another letter to the Senior Minister regarding this fact. Once again, no response. The dredging has not started yet, and the necessary equipment has not arrived. No one seems to know when it will be done. But the deadline for the military personnel her is sometime in the first week of April, so it will probably be soon. I'm not quite sure what else can be done regarding the issue. It is now clear that the Government is not willing to consider evidence or appeal which questions the decision to dredge in the area. The funds just are not available to consider using a legal process. Please do not take this as an admission of failure. The dredging has not started yet, so there is a chance. And regardless of the dredging, a positive thing has happened in this country. The issue is now in the hands of the people, and has found some murmuring of support. I don't think this marks the end of the battle, but the beginning. The next step will be to look for some support in a campaign towards the establish of a Trust organization here in SVG, one which might be able to prevent a situation like this from happening again. I'd like to thank all of you for listening, and especially thank those who have discussed and/or taken action regarding this situation. I've heard about some, like an inquiry made by the Coral Reef Task Force, and I'm sure that there has been much that I am not aware of. The attention from all of you have made a huge difference, both locally and beyond. The emails of support have also made a big difference, and helped keep a positive tone in all of this. Best wishes to you all Kurt Kurt Cordice, Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010218/d7b46e9c/attachment.html From sbrugneaux at caramail.com Mon Feb 19 16:54:05 2001 From: sbrugneaux at caramail.com (sophie brugneaux) Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 16:54:05 GMT+1 Subject: need little advices... Message-ID: <982601645017139@caramail.com> Good morning all, We are about to start a diving site description program in Martinique, using volunteers. We will use the life forms linear transect and we used CARICOMP protocol to distinguish between forms. But I have little technical questions for those who have already experimented: -how do you settle unexpensive permanent marking -How do you compt gorgonians (which are about a couple of mm. wide with numerous overlapping branches ) -What do you consider when 2 organisms overlapp. - Is Eusmilia sp. part of massive or branching coral? Thanks for helping sophie Sophie Brugneaux marine environment programs manager Diving Regional Comitty of Martinique sbrugneaux at caramail.com ______________________________________________________ Bo?te aux lettres - Caramail - http://www.caramail.com From dallison at email.msn.com Mon Feb 19 16:37:28 2001 From: dallison at email.msn.com (dallison) Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 16:37:28 -0500 Subject: Update: Dredging of Coral Reef for Coast Guard base in St. Vincent and the Grenadines In-Reply-To: <000901c09977$8ff797e0$50cdd6cd@oemcomputer> Message-ID: Kurt: Perhaps it would be of some value for folks who, like me and some of my friends, visit and vacation in the Caribbean a couple of times each year to send a note to the minister to let him know that we will not be including SVG in our vacation plans if they persist in their efforts to dredge the coral reefs in the area. I would be happy to deliver such a note if I had the address and or email or fax numbers and the name of the Prime Minister and Senior Minister. Dave Allison Allison Associates -----Original Message----- From: owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov [mailto:owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov]On Behalf Of Kurt Cordice Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 1:54 AM To: caribwa at egroups.com; coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov Subject: Update: Dredging of Coral Reef for Coast Guard base in St. Vincent and the Grenadines Hello Again Everyone, A further update for those who are interested in this issue here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In short, it seems that the pier is going to be built. There has been no answer to the letter I wrote to the Prime Minister and Senior Minister. There also has been no answer to an official request for an appeal hearing of the Planning Board decision regarding the project. The Senior Minister (who recently resigned as our Prime Minister after 15+ years in office) did speak of the topic in an address made to the people of Union Island, which is the site of the Base. He made reference to project(s) in the past that had been opposed for environmental reasons, and how that opposition had failed. He also made it clear that the pier would be build no matter what, and that no environmentalist would stop the project. It was a heavy blow to the marine protection movement here, and I wrote another letter to the Senior Minister regarding this fact. Once again, no response. The dredging has not started yet, and the necessary equipment has not arrived. No one seems to know when it will be done. But the deadline for the military personnel her is sometime in the first week of April, so it will probably be soon. I'm not quite sure what else can be done regarding the issue. It is now clear that the Government is not willing to consider evidence or appeal which questions the decision to dredge in the area. The funds just are not available to consider using a legal process. Please do not take this as an admission of failure. The dredging has not started yet, so there is a chance. And regardless of the dredging, a positive thing has happened in this country. The issue is now in the hands of the people, and has found some murmuring of support. I don't think this marks the end of the battle, but the beginning. The next step will be to look for some support in a campaign towards the establish of a Trust organization here in SVG, one which might be able to prevent a situation like this from happening again. I'd like to thank all of you for listening, and especially thank those who have discussed and/or taken action regarding this situation. I've heard about some, like an inquiry made by the Coral Reef Task Force, and I'm sure that there has been much that I am not aware of. The attention from all of you have made a huge difference, both locally and beyond. The emails of support have also made a big difference, and helped keep a positive tone in all of this. Best wishes to you all Kurt Kurt Cordice, Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010219/9957be95/attachment.html From jfalter at iniki.soest.hawaii.edu Mon Feb 19 19:16:53 2001 From: jfalter at iniki.soest.hawaii.edu (Jim Falter) Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 14:16:53 -1000 Subject: Naturally high-nutrient reefs Message-ID: <3A91B775.DFE4C8FA@iniki.soest.hawaii.edu> List users, A colleague of mine and I are interested in doing some field work on a reef which is subject to NATURALLY high nutrient concentrations but is NOT subject to much anthropogenic nutrient loading or other effects. I understand that this is an unusual request, but any knowledge on the existence of such reefs would be more than welcome. Thanks in advance for helping us out. -jim -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jim Falter MSB 507 1000 Pope Rd. Dept. of Oceanography University of Hawai'i Honolulu, HI, 96822 Tel: (808) - 956 - 3285 Fax: (808) - 956 - 7112 email: jfalter at soest.hawaii.edu ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From Michael.D.Noah at poj.usace.army.mil Mon Feb 19 19:37:48 2001 From: Michael.D.Noah at poj.usace.army.mil (Noah, Michael D POJ) Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 09:37:48 +0900 Subject: Update: Dredging of Coral Reef for Coast Guard base in St. Vi ncent and the Grenadines Message-ID: <8ACF33E983FDD31181ED009027CCC45721D31E@pojmail02.poj.usace.army.mil> On a similar note, has there been any attempt to fully document the baseline condition of the reef system prior to impact (including photos), and then a plan developed to follow up with other assessments during and after the project has commenced in order to fully document the impacts? Facts often speak louder than perception. It may mean the loss of this particular reef system, but it'll be another round or two of ammunition to help protect the next one. Michael -----Original Message----- From: dallison [mailto:dallison at email.msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 6:37 AM To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov; caribwa at egroups.com; Kurt Cordice Subject: RE: Update: Dredging of Coral Reef for Coast Guard base in St. Vincent and the Grenadines Kurt: Perhaps it would be of some value for folks who, like me and some of my friends, visit and vacation in the Caribbean a couple of times each year to send a note to the minister to let him know that we will not be including SVG in our vacation plans if they persist in their efforts to dredge the coral reefs in the area. I would be happy to deliver such a note if I had the address and or email or fax numbers and the name of the Prime Minister and Senior Minister. Dave Allison Allison Associates -----Original Message----- From: owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov [mailto:owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov]On Behalf Of Kurt Cordice Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 1:54 AM To: caribwa at egroups.com; coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov Subject: Update: Dredging of Coral Reef for Coast Guard base in St. Vincent and the Grenadines Hello Again Everyone, A further update for those who are interested in this issue here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In short, it seems that the pier is going to be built. There has been no answer to the letter I wrote to the Prime Minister and Senior Minister. There also has been no answer to an official request for an appeal hearing of the Planning Board decision regarding the project. The Senior Minister (who recently resigned as our Prime Minister after 15+ years in office) did speak of the topic in an address made to the people of Union Island, which is the site of the Base. He made reference to project(s) in the past that had been opposed for environmental reasons, and how that opposition had failed. He also made it clear that the pier would be build no matter what, and that no environmentalist would stop the project. It was a heavy blow to the marine protection movement here, and I wrote another letter to the Senior Minister regarding this fact. Once again, no response. The dredging has not started yet, and the necessary equipment has not arrived. No one seems to know when it will be done. But the deadline for the military personnel her is sometime in the first week of April, so it will probably be soon. I'm not quite sure what else can be done regarding the issue. It is now clear that the Government is not willing to consider evidence or appeal which questions the decision to dredge in the area. The funds just are not available to consider using a legal process. Please do not take this as an admission of failure. The dredging has not started yet, so there is a chance. And regardless of the dredging, a positive thing has happened in this country. The issue is now in the hands of the people, and has found some murmuring of support. I don't think this marks the end of the battle, but the beginning. The next step will be to look for some support in a campaign towards the establish of a Trust organization here in SVG, one which might be able to prevent a situation like this from happening again. I'd like to thank all of you for listening, and especially thank those who have discussed and/or taken action regarding this situation. I've heard about some, like an inquiry made by the Coral Reef Task Force, and I'm sure that there has been much that I am not aware of. The attention from all of you have made a huge difference, both locally and beyond. The emails of support have also made a big difference, and helped keep a positive tone in all of this. Best wishes to you all Kurt Kurt Cordice, Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010220/66a3a798/attachment.html From sre at caribsurf.com Sun Feb 18 21:22:25 2001 From: sre at caribsurf.com (Kurt Cordice) Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 21:22:25 -0500 Subject: Update: Dredging of Coral Reef for Coast Guard base in St. Vincent and the Grenadines References: Message-ID: <004e01c09a1e$97072c60$c4cdd6cd@oemcomputer> Hi Dave, Many thanks for your email and for your offer of support regarding the problem here in SVG. I think as a potential tourist of SVG, voicing your opinion regarding this matter will have some impact. Also, coral reefs are not only a local heritage for the youth here, but a global heritage for the children of the world. Loss of reef areas, especially under the circumstances of this situation, affects us all. I will include a fax number for the Ministers below. However, please consider the following: Support is welcome, but please refrain from crossing out SVG as a potential destination (as a tourist or otherwise). The publicity here regarding this issue has raised environmental and heritage awareness to a high, quite possibly higher than it has been in a long time. And this high might quite possibly result in some very positive changes here if the cards are played right. Supportive messages from international persons will help this positive movement, just as many emails from list members have helped me keep a postive tone throughout. However, I think the reason this situation has captured the attention of the local community has been because of its positive nature. Negativity or threats of a tourism boycott from international sources could taint the positive energy that is being fostered here, and will most likely be used by individuals to cloud the real issue. It is also important to realize that your tourism might actually save and/or prolong the live of reefs in this country. SVG is in a unique position in that it does not yet have a fully developed tourism market. How that tourism market develops will depend on you and people like you. We need tourists who will be aware of our environment and culture, and will look to enjoy and respect both during your stay. We need tourists who will go out of their way to spend money at local establishments rather than foreign based resorts. These tourists are compatable with the kind of tourism that fosters preservation/protection. If we begin to loose that kind of tourism, the door will be wide open to mass tourism development, bringing with it further destructive practices. So, if you do wish to write to the "powers that be" here in SVG, it would be a great help. But please keep it positive so that we can keep the ball rolling on this end, and hopefully make some good things happen. Also, please consider writing and/or contacting the US military (navy) to make sure they are aware of our current situation...that the appeal process regarding the Planning Board decision for the project has been denied by the local Government, and that further evidence of the reef's health has been ignored. It is understood that they are not doing the dredging, but as part of the overall project, they should be aware of that fact. Names and number for St. Vincent: Mr. A. Eustace, Prime Minister Sir J. Mitchell, Senior Minister Prime Minister's Office Financial Complex Kingstown, St. Vincent West Indies Fax: 784-457-2152 (sorry, no email) Once again, many thanks for your support in this matter, it means a lot. Sincerely, Kurt ----- Original Message ----- From: dallison To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov ; caribwa at egroups.com ; Kurt Cordice Sent: Monday, February 19, 2001 4:37 PM Subject: RE: Update: Dredging of Coral Reef for Coast Guard base in St. Vincent and the Grenadines Kurt: Perhaps it would be of some value for folks who, like me and some of my friends, visit and vacation in the Caribbean a couple of times each year to send a note to the minister to let him know that we will not be including SVG in our vacation plans if they persist in their efforts to dredge the coral reefs in the area. I would be happy to deliver such a note if I had the address and or email or fax numbers and the name of the Prime Minister and Senior Minister. Dave Allison Allison Associates -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010218/f8833c37/attachment.html From bpotter at irf.org Tue Feb 20 09:08:25 2001 From: bpotter at irf.org (Bruce at Island Resources) Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 09:08:25 -0500 Subject: Update: Dredging of Coral Reef for Coast Guard base in St. Vincent and the Grenadines In-Reply-To: <8ACF33E983FDD31181ED009027CCC45721D31E@pojmail02.poj.usace.army.mil> References: <8ACF33E983FDD31181ED009027CCC45721D31E@pojmail02.poj.usace.army.mil> Message-ID: Michael and friends --- Just as a guess, the task of "fully documenting the baseline condition of the reef system" and the allied seagrass beds and mangroves is a major enterprise in a VERY EXPENSIVE part of the world. Start to finish, with proper archiving of the results in multiple sites where it would be accessible to future investigators, I'd guess something in excess of $50,000. (It's one of the things Island Resources does, so that's not a WAG.) Follow-up surveys to report impacts and recovery courses would be a minimum of $30,000, each---you'd probably want three over five- to seven-years. Especially in light of the indifference or active opposition of the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (In our experience, the most frequent sources of such funds are local government, bi-lateral and mulilateral governmental organizations---ever try to get funds when the host government opposes you?), I doubt there are numerous sources of funds for such a "complete documentation." For example, you should have seen the swarms of help provided to counter the silly proposal to convert Sombrero Island to a rocket launch pad. (THAT included a "full documentation" of a tiny terrestrial system, the bulk of which costs were borne by the Royal Society of the Protection of Birds and the various individual investigators who worked on the project---and boy did THEY ever get a big vote of thanks from the Government of Anguilla?) Given the circumstances, do you suppose the Secretary of the [US] Navy would be happy to fund a good, objective, third-party impacts of their project? best wishes in a dispeptic sort of way bruce potter PS. Here's a repeat of the announcement of the URL for the US National Park Service Coral Reef Monitoring Manual: At 11:35 AM -0500 1/29/01, Potter at Island Resources wrote: >Great news --- > >Mentioned before that the US National Park Service Reef Monitoring >Manual has information on techniques for monitoring for reef damage, >for example from anchoring episodes such as the Virginian and Blue >Leopard episode in Barbardos.... > >The US National Park Service Coral Reef Monitoring Manual is now >available on-lline in a PDF version, thanks to a special effort by >Don Catanzaro and Caroline Rogers at the Virgin Islands National >Park, and Buck Albert, webmaster for the Florida-Caribbean Service >Center. > >Thanks to all for making a valuable resource more accessible > >There are several ways to get to it through the Florida-Caribbean >Service Center of USGS --- > >The main page is at http://www.fcsc.usgs.gov/ > >and the Virgin Islands National Park Page at > > > >has a direct link to the document toward the bottom of the page. > >It can also be accessed through the following additional site pages: > >>Coral Reef Ecology >>Site Map >>Fact Sheets > >Also, depending on your browser, you might be able go to . . . > >http://www.fcsc.usgs.gov/Monitoring_Manual.pdf > >and have the PDF document download directly -- > >note that the document is 2.8 megabytes in length, so will take a >while to download --- 20+ minutes at 28K baud connection speed. > >And thanks to a grant from the National Parks Foundation arranged by >the VI National Park, Island Resources Foundation is in the process >of translating the manual so that by the end of the summer, it should >be available in Spanish. > >best wishes > >bruce potter > >---------------- ====================== ===================== At 9:37 AM +0900 2/20/01, Noah, Michael D POJ wrote: >On a similar note, has there been any attempt to fully document the >baseline condition of the reef system prior to impact (including >photos), and then a plan developed to follow up with other >assessments during and after the project has commenced in order to >fully document the impacts? Facts often speak louder than >perception. It may mean the loss of this particular reef system, >but it'll be another round or two of ammunition to help protect the >next one. > >Michael > > >-----Original Message----- >From: dallison [mailto:dallison at email.msn.com] >Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 6:37 AM >To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov; caribwa at egroups.com; Kurt Cordice >Subject: RE: Update: Dredging of Coral Reef for Coast Guard base in >St. Vincent and the Grenadines > >Kurt: > >Perhaps it would be of some value for folks who, like me and some of >my friends, visit and vacation in the Caribbean a couple of times >each year to send a note to the minister to let him know that we >will not be including SVG in our vacation plans if they persist in >their efforts to dredge the coral reefs in the area. I would be >happy to deliver such a note if I had the address and or email or >fax numbers and the name of the Prime Minister and Senior Minister. > >Dave Allison >Allison Associates > > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov >[mailto:owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov]On Behalf Of Kurt >Cordice >Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 1:54 AM >To: caribwa at egroups.com; coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov >Subject: Update: Dredging of Coral Reef for Coast Guard base in St. >Vincent and the Grenadines > >Hello Again Everyone, > >A further update for those who are interested in this issue here in >St. Vincent and the Grenadines. > >In short, it seems that the pier is going to be built. There has >been no answer to the letter I wrote to the Prime Minister and >Senior Minister. There also has been no answer to an official >request for an appeal hearing of the Planning Board decision >regarding the project. > >The Senior Minister (who recently resigned as our Prime Minister >after 15+ years in office) did speak of the topic in an address made >to the people of Union Island, which is the site of the Base. He >made reference to project(s) in the past that had been opposed for >environmental reasons, and how that opposition had failed. He also >made it clear that the pier would be build no matter what, and that >no environmentalist would stop the project. > >It was a heavy blow to the marine protection movement here, and I >wrote another letter to the Senior Minister regarding this fact. >Once again, no response. > >The dredging has not started yet, and the necessary equipment has >not arrived. No one seems to know when it will be done. But the >deadline for the military personnel her is sometime in the first >week of April, so it will probably be soon. > >I'm not quite sure what else can be done regarding the issue. It is >now clear that the Government is not willing to consider evidence or >appeal which questions the decision to dredge in the area. The funds >just are not available to consider using a legal process. > >Please do not take this as an admission of failure. The dredging has >not started yet, so there is a chance. And regardless of the >dredging, a positive thing has happened in this country. The issue >is now in the hands of the people, and has found some murmuring of >support. I don't think this marks the end of the battle, but the >beginning. The next step will be to look for some support in a >campaign towards the establish of a Trust organization here in SVG, >one which might be able to prevent a situation like this from >happening again. > >I'd like to thank all of you for listening, and especially thank >those who have discussed and/or taken action regarding this >situation. I've heard about some, like an inquiry made by the Coral >Reef Task Force, and I'm sure that there has been much that I am not >aware of. The attention from all of you have made a huge >difference, both locally and beyond. The emails of support have also >made a big difference, and helped keep a positive tone in all of >this. > >Best wishes to you all > >Kurt > >Kurt Cordice, Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Island Resources Foundation 29 Years of Environmental Planning for Development ><+><+><+><+><+>< Web Site><+>< -- -- -- -- -- -- Island Resources Foundation -- -- -- -- -- 123 Main Street, PO Box 3097 Road Town, Tortola BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Phone: 284/494-2723; E-mail: In St. Thomas, USVI, call 340/775-6225 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1718 "P" St NW, # T-4 Washington, DC 20036 Fone 202/265-9712 fax 202/232-0748; E-mail: -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Promote Island Resources---Send Your $35 Membership to the DC Office -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From lesk at bio.bu.edu Tue Feb 20 10:25:04 2001 From: lesk at bio.bu.edu (Les Kaufman) Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 10:25:04 -0500 (EST) Subject: need little advices... In-Reply-To: <982601645017139@caramail.com> Message-ID: Dear Sophie, Doing the work in Martinique will be challenging for reasons beyond the ones you have given!! You will want to make special mention of the state of the algal macrophyte community, which may be much better developed on your reefs than elsewhere that folks have taken data. My familiarity with Martinique is very dated (1975), but comprehensive. I wonder how much things have changed since then. Les Kaufman Boston University Marine Program Department of Biology 5 Cummington Street Boston, MA 02215 lesk at bio.bu.edu 617-353-5560 office 617-353-6965 lab 617-353-6340 fax ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From eweil at caribe.net Fri Feb 16 15:04:07 2001 From: eweil at caribe.net (Ernesto Weil) Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 16:04:07 -0400 Subject: Change of Deadlines for the ALMC Meeting in Puerto Rico Message-ID: <200102201840.SAA34725@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> The Organizing Committee for the "30th. Scientific Meeting of the = Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean", to be hosted by = the Department of Marine Sciences of the University of Puerto Rico, = decided to extend the deadlines for submission of abstracts and = registration to April 1, 2001. Information about the meeting and = registration forms can be found at http//almc.uvi.edu. Instructions and = forms to become a member of the Association can also be found in the web = site. =20 Saludos,=20 Dr. Ernesto Weil Depart. of Marine Sciences, UPR PO BOX 908 Lajas PR 00667 Ph. (787) 899-2048 x. 241 FAX (787) 899-2630/899-5500. 30th Scientific Meeting of the Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean - AMLC June 24-29, 2001=20 La Parguera, Puerto Rico.=20 http://amlc.uvi.edu The Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean (AMLC) is = pleased to announce the 30th Scientific Meeting of the Association. This = meeting will be hosted by the Department of Marine Sciences of the = University of Puerto Rico in La Parguera, Puerto Rico, June 24-29, 2001. Contact persons are Dr. Ernesto Weil, President of the AMLC, (PO BOX 908 = Lajas, PR 00667), Pho. (787) 899-2048 ext. 241, Fax. (787) = 899-5500/2630, (eweil at caribe.net), Mrs. Zulma Martinez, and Mrs. = Lilivette Valle (PO BOX 908, Lajas, PR 00667. Tel. (787) 899-2048 ext. = 223. Fax. (787) 899-5500 (zulma at rmocfis.uprm.edu / = lili at rmocfis.uprm.edu). Abstracts should be e-mailed to = almc at rmocfis.uprm.edu.=20 Themes The Organizing and Scientific Committees have proposed eight main themes = for the meeting which reflect current regional problems and priorities = in marine research and management development in the region. Each theme = will have a half day session.. A general topics session will include all = those topics not included in the theme list. Wednesday 27 is a field = /excursion day.=20 - Diseases of Coastal Marine Organisms in the Wider Caribbean, Status = and Prognosis. - Oceanography, Coastal Processes and Remote Sensing. Status and = Applications of New Tools. - Natural and Anthropogenic Disturbances in Caribbean Marine Communities - Marine Biotechnology - Natural Products - Molecular Approaches and = Future Benefits - Biodiversity and Ecology of Marine Communities in the Wider Caribbean. = - Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Wider Caribbean: Status and Future=20 - Marine Protected Areas (MPA's): What's next? - General Topics in Marine Research in the Caribbean Abstracts- Registration - Dead lines The deadline for early registration and abstract submission has been = changed to April 1, 2001. Please consult the AMLC webpage = (http//almc.uvi.edu) for detailed information on abstract and manuscript = format, hotel reservations and registration fees and forms. = ALMC-Membership application form can be found in the web page. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From wsmith at hawaii.rr.com Sun Feb 18 15:43:33 2001 From: wsmith at hawaii.rr.com (William Smith) Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 10:43:33 -1000 Subject: CRAMP zoology seminar Message-ID: <200102201843.SAA34994@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Hello everyone The Hawaii Coral Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program (CRAMP) has completed it's second year of work, and will be presenting an overview of results in the weekly Friday Zoology Seminar on Feb 23, 2001. The seminar runs from 3:30PM to 4:30PM in St.John Room 011 on the Manoa campus. You can find out more about CRAMP at the following URL http://cramp.wcc.hawaii.edu/ Hope to see you at the seminar next Friday. Will Smith ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From tomvanthof at hotmail.com Tue Feb 20 09:13:31 2001 From: tomvanthof at hotmail.com (Tom van't Hof) Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 09:13:31 -0500 Subject: dredging in SVG Message-ID: <200102201904.TAA35064@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Dear Kurt, It is very sad to hear that the battle has practically been lost. I have followed your reports on Union Island, although somewhat superficially, and I don't know why I did not realize earlier that there is one thing that still needs to be done anyhow. If the dredging and the construction of the pier are going ahead, the impacts need to be documented so that similar mistakes can be avoided in the future. That will also require establishing a pre-dredging baseline. So there is no time to be lost. Suddenly the whole story reminded me of Bonaire, where I worked in the early eighties. A Venezuelan company was blasting and dredging a system of canals in the limestone terrace to create waterfront homesites. The canals were then going to be connected to the open sea with anticipated disastrous results for the neighboring reefs. We were unable to stop the development (too much politics - you know all of that), but we did monitor what happened when the dredging for the connection began. And we had the baseline data. We established permanent photoquadrats and placed sediment traps at three downcurrent locations from the dredging site and a control upstream. The evidence was overwhelming and the reef was overwhelmed with silt (sedimentation went up 1,700 times and all the deep Agaricia died within weeks). A silt curtain was put in place after most of the damage had been done. Do we ever learn? The monitoring is simple and can be done by laypersons. The analysis requires some expertise. I cannot commit anyone's time here, but why don't you transmit a "CRY FOR HELP" to do the monitoring. The Anguilla National Trust did exactly that when Beal Aerospace tried to destroy Sombrero and we made a difference there, so why not try it again? Never ever give up, Tom ***************************************************************************************** Tom van't Hof Marine & Coastal Resource Management Consulting The Bottom, Saba Netherlands Antilles Tel. (599) 416-3348 Fax (599) 416-3299 e-mail <tomvanthof at hotmail.com> "Specializing in marine protected areas since 1979." Resume, references and project history at <http://www.irf.org/hof.htm> ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From hendee at aoml.noaa.gov Tue Feb 20 14:39:17 2001 From: hendee at aoml.noaa.gov (Jim Hendee) Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 14:39:17 -0500 (EST) Subject: "late" postings to coral-list Message-ID: Greetings, Coral-Listers, You may have noticed that some messages to coral-list do not show up for sometimes days after they were originally posted. This is because, either, a) the message was too big for coral-list, and it got bounced for me to do something with it, or, b) the message was posted by an email address that majordomo (the listserver software) does not recognize, and again, the message gets bounced to me. Usually when the message is too big it is because you have (perhaps inadvertently) attached a binary word processor document. Please post only ASCII documents. Also, please do not post HTML documents. If you use MicroSoft Outlook, please make sure what you are sending has been formatted as an ASCII-only document. If the message was bounced because of an unrecognizable email address, this is usually because you or your system administrator has slighly changed your email address, say, your_name at domain.gov to your_name at mail.domain.gov. Sometimes, however, someone may try to post from a different address all together, apparently assuming majordomo somehow "remembers" the old address. Also, I've noticed that some people try to post even though they are not subscribers, possibly because they've heard coral-list can help them out with their request, but are not aware that you have to be a subscriber to coral-list. You have to be a subscriber to coral-list in order to post to it. Othewise, we'd get all sorts of junk mail posted by phantom email addressses. I hope this clears up some confusion as to why your messages may not get posted immediately. Cheers, Jim Hendee coral-list administrator ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From Marguerite.Toscano at noaa.gov Tue Feb 20 15:52:34 2001 From: Marguerite.Toscano at noaa.gov (Marguerite Toscano) Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 15:52:34 -0500 Subject: New reference Message-ID: <3A92D911.6395C75B@noaa.gov> Dear Colleagues, FYI: Aronson, R.B. and W.F. Precht. 2001. Evolutionary palaeoecology of Caribbean coral reefs. In: W.D. Allmon and D.J. Bottjer, Eds. Evolutionary paleoecology: The ecological context of macroevolutionary change. Columbia University Press, NY, pp 171-233. Rich Aronson and/or Bill Precht would be happy to provide you with a reprint. Sincerely, M. Toscano -- Please Note NEW EMAIL: Marguerite.Toscano at noaa.gov Marguerite A. 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I would like to employ histological techniques (mentioned in Shimoike et al, 1992 but no procedures) in order to examine the maturity of oocytes and testes in coral polyp tissues; if possible to categorize the oocytes and spermaries into their developmental categories (oocyte and spermary categories mentioned in Glynn et al, 1991). Could someone please direct me to articles or books which outline the procedures involved in the histological study of coral polyp tissues? Books on histology that I have access to are: [a] Carleton, H. M. 1980. Carleton's Histological technique, [b] Disbrey, B.D. 1970. Histological laboratory methods. and [c] Luna, J.G. 1968. Manual of histologic staining methods of the armed forces institute of pathology (used in Glynn et al, 1991) Thanking you in advance for all your time and help. 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Specifics may be obtained on our web site: http://marine-science.sc.edu/reefcourse.shtml Please contact me for additional information Dick Zingmark -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: zingmark.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 501 bytes Desc: Card for Richard Zingmark Url : http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010221/1a6780ff/attachment.vcf From pharriso at scu.edu.au Wed Feb 21 17:14:02 2001 From: pharriso at scu.edu.au (Peter Harrison) Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 09:14:02 +1100 Subject: Sexual reproduction in corals Message-ID: >Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 08:51:29 +1100 >To: Ron Devine Vave >From: Peter Harrison >Subject: Re: Coral Reproductive biology >Cc: >Bcc: >X-Attachments: > >Dear Ron, > >I would suggest that a more efficient way of quantifying gametogenic >patterns in reef corals is to dissect the polyps rather than use histology >as the standard method. Dissections have the advantage of allowing >examination of the whole of the polyp/mesenteries, whereas histological >sections may miss some gamete development unless tedious serial sections >are taken. If there are specific aspects that need need more detailed >cytological study then histological sections can then be used on selected >samples. Much of the detailed coral gametogenic pattern work over the past >couple of decades done on the GBR and elsewhere around the world has been >based on dissections, and except for very small polyped species (where >histological sections are needed), dissections have been shown to be an >efficient means of studying these aspects. In terms of assessing gamete >maturity, visual inspection of broken sections of corals is the best guide >to maturity and lunar month of spawning, and microscope slide squashes of >live spermaries allows sperm maturaity and flagella activity to be >monitored (e.g. Harrison et al. 1984, Babcock et al. 1986). Details on >these techniques are available in some of the 'older' papers listed below. >For standard fixing etc of coral reproductive samples, experience over the >past two decades with a large range of coral species has shown that fixing >in 10% formalin in seawater for at least 48 hours, decalcification in >dilute HCl acid (for dissection) or Formic acid (for histology) and >staining histo sections with a trichrome stain such as Gomori's trichrome >to highlight and differentiate the mesogloea provides an excellent basis >for coral reproductive studies. >Some useful references on these techniques are listed below: > >Harrison, P.L., Babcock, R.C., Bull, G.D., Oliver, J.K., Wallace, C.C. and >Willis, B.L. (1984). Mass spawning in tropical reef corals. Science, 223: >1186-1189. > >Harrison, P.L. (1985). Sexual characteristics of scleractinian corals: >systematic and evolutionary implications. Proc. Fifth Int. Coral Reef >Congress, Tahiti, 4: 337-342. > >Willis, B.L., Babcock, R.C., Harrison, P.L., Oliver, J.K. and Wallace, >C.C. (1985). Patterns in the mass spawning of corals on the Great Barrier >Reef from 1981 to 1984. Proc. Fifth Int. Coral Reef Congress, Tahiti, 4: >343-348. > >Babcock, R.C., Bull, G.D., Harrison, P.L., Heyward, A.J., Oliver, J.K. , >Wallace, C.C. and Willis, B.L. (1986). Synchronous spawning of 105 >scleractinian coral species on the Great Barrier Reef. Marine Biology, 90: >379-394. > >Harrison, P.L. (1988). Pseudo-gynodioecy: an unusual breeding system in >the scleractinian coral Galaxea fascicularis. Proc. Sixth Int. Coral Reef >Symposium, Townsville, 2: 699-705. > >Oliver, J.K., Babcock, R.C., Harrison, P.L. and Willis, B.L. (1988). The >geographic extent of mass spawning: clues to ultimate factors. Proc. Sixth >Int. Coral Reef Symposium, Townsville, 2: 803-810. > >Harrison, P.L. (1990). Sperm morphology and fertilization strategies in >scleractinian corals. Advances in Invertebrate Reproduction, Vol. 5: >299-304. Elsevier Science Publishers, Amsterdam. > >Wilson, J. and Harrison, P.L.. (1997). Sexual reproduction in high >latitude coral communities on the Eastern Australian coast. Proc. 8th Int. >Coral Reef Symposium, Panama, 1: 533-538. > >Ward, S. and Harrison, P.L.. (1997). The effects of elevated nutrient >levels on settlement of coral larvae during the ENCORE experiment, Great >Barrier Reef, Australia. Proc. 8th Int. Coral Reef Symposium, Panama, 1: >891-896. > >Ward, S. and Harrison, P.L. (2000). Changes in gametogenesis and fecundity >of acroporid corals that were exposed to elevated nitrogen and phosphorus >during the ENCORE experiment. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and >Ecology 246: 179-221. > >Harrison, P.L. (1980). The fine structure of Acropora formosa (Dana, 1846) >(Scleractinia: Anthozoa). B.Sc. (Hons) Thesis, James Cook University of >North Queensland, Townsville, 129 pp. > >Harrison, P.L. (1988). Comparative ultrastructure of scleractinian >spermatozoa and its evolutionary implications. Ph.D. Thesis, James Cook >University of North Queensland, Townsville, 282 pp. > >Harrison, P.L. and Wallace, C.C. (1990). Reproduction, dispersal and >recruitment of scleractinian corals. Chapter 7. In: Z. Dubinsky (Editor), >Coral Reef Ecosystems, Ecosystems of the World Vol. 25. pp. 133-207. >Elsevier Science Publishers, Amsterdam. (>90% contribution) > >Harrison, P.L. and Jamieson, B.G.M. (1999). Cnidaria and Ctenophora. In >B.G.M. Jamieson (Editor), Reproductive Biology of the Invertebrates, >Volume IX Part A, Progress in Male Gamete Biology, Oxford-IBH. pp. 21-95. > >Good luck with your study > >cheers > >Peter > > >>Bula (Hello) from Fiji! >> >>I'm an MSc student at the University of the South Pacific here in Fiji, >>and would like to incorporate a study on the reproductive biology of coral >>tissues as part of my research. I would like to employ histological >>techniques (mentioned in Shimoike et al, 1992 but no procedures) in order >>to examine the maturity of oocytes and testes in coral polyp tissues; if >>possible to categorize the oocytes and spermaries into their developmental >>categories (oocyte and spermary categories mentioned in Glynn et al, >>1991). >> >>Could someone please direct me to articles or books which outline the >>procedures involved in the histological study of coral polyp tissues? >>Books on histology that I have access to are: [a] Carleton, H. M. 1980. >>Carleton's Histological technique, [b] Disbrey, B.D. 1970. Histological >>laboratory methods. and [c] Luna, J.G. 1968. Manual of histologic staining >>methods of the armed forces institute of pathology (used in Glynn et al, >>1991) >> >>Thanking you in advance for all your time and help. >> >>Regards >> >>Ron Devine Vave >> >>~~~~~~~ >>For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the >>digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the >>menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. > > > Dr Peter Harrison Associate Professor in Ecology School of Resource Science and Management Southern Cross University PO Box 157 Lismore NSW 2480 Australia Phone: 0266 203774 Fax: 0266 212669 E-mail: pharriso at scu.edu.au International Phone: 61 266 203774 ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From Michael.D.Noah at poj.usace.army.mil Wed Feb 21 22:34:47 2001 From: Michael.D.Noah at poj.usace.army.mil (Noah, Michael D POJ) Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 12:34:47 +0900 Subject: REEF Message-ID: <8ACF33E983FDD31181ED009027CCC45721D343@pojmail02.poj.usace.army.mil> Leslie, An outstanding response, and what a great idea. Volunteer efforts like those of REEF and ReefCheck are usually highly effective vehicles for getting good science conducted, since they're not encumbered with having to pay for the hired labor. And you're absolutely right, the data collection element is the most time and cost consuming part of the entire process; that you think you might be able to simply redirect the team to the proposed project site for one or two trips shows great flexibility, not to mention the fact that the volunteer's participation in documenting an imminent impact to a reef system in order to preserve other reef systems may provide considerable additional motivation to some of the field crews - their data will be discussed and used almost immediately. One comment that I do have is that surveying fish communities alone in an attempt to evaluate the potential anthropogenic impacts that may have accrued to their habitat from a project of this type can often be problematic, primarily due to the number of other environmental factors (or stressors) that may be simultaneously at play in driving the structure of the resultant fish community present on any given reef system over time scales being investigated. Even the natural variance in the fish data that can be generated from observer to observer or from site to site, much less the variance from season to season or year to year, can often completely mask the "impact" that may be attributable to the phenomenon that is under investigation - in this case, dredging and pier construction. Of course, if there is no reef where once there was, it doesn't take a statistical test to ascertain there's been an impact. Don't misunderstand, he fish community data is absolutely important, particularly since the presence or absence of many preferred fish species are often the "litmus test" that the public and regulatory community uses to ultimately evaluate habitat quality. Unfortunately, the long-term, more subtle impacts of a dredging and/or pier project to the underlying fish communities may not be statistically evident for many years after the project has been completed - and even then there have likely been so many other potential stressors at play in the intervening period that one may have a very difficult time pointing a defensible finger at the culprit (sea water temperature fluctuations, other construction activities, non-point source pollution from urban runoff, etc.). I guess what I'm gettin' at is, you may want to see if you can expand your volunteer's capabilities by incorporating some habitat variables into the surveys as well, such as the percent cover of live and dead corals, inventory of hard coral species present, maybe even a feeling for the benthic soft bottom community that exists in the sandy interstitial areas between the reefs as well, and even a quick mapping of the existing reef system. I'd also push for the inclusion of data from adjacent reefs that may seem to be outside of the zone of impact. These latter reef systems may be able to act as temporal "controls," since they'll likely be subjected to all of the same environmental variables that the reef system being impacted is going to be subjected to, before, during and after construction, with the maybe the single exception of the impacts that would be associated with construction. That would help lead one to surmise that the differences are indeed likely to be project-related. Also, one recipient that you left off your reply was the Coral-List group at coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov, I'm sure that many of them would be happy to both hear your "offer," and many of them may even be willing to join in, given a bit of encouragement, direction and logistical support (e.g., dates, times, where to meet, places to shack up, etc.). (stomp, stomp, stomp... the sounds of one walking down off of the soapbox) Michael -----Original Message----- From: Leslie [mailto:leslie at reef.org] Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 2:55 AM To: sre at caribsurf.com; dallison at email.msn.com; michael.d.noah at poj.usace.army.mil; caribwa at egroups.com; lad at reef.org; christy at reef.org; julie at reef.org Subject: REEF Hello all, I was forwarded your emails regarding the pier construction in St. Vincent. I wanted to address the possiblity of collecting data from the proposed dredging and construction sites. Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) is a nonprofit 501(3)(c) organization based in Key Largo, FL. Each year REEF staff led numerous Field Surveys throughout the Caribbean and other destinations. REEF Field Surveys are week-long events, centered on learning fish identification and collecting data on fish assemblages. Data are collected by volunteer divers who conduct underwater fish surveys on every dive. Data are transferred from underwater slates to scannable survey report forms. The scanforms are scanned, "debugged", and uploaded to REEF's database on REEF's website. Anyone with internet access can view the data. REEF's data have been used by various marine park managers, scientists, and national marine sanctuaries. Currently, REEF's database contains over 28,000 surveys - the overwhelming majority are from the Caribbean. A suggestion was made in one of the emails to gather baseline data before the project begins and then go back later and gather post information. December 1-8, 2001, REEF staff will lead a Field Survey to St. Vincent. Ten to fifteen REEF volunteers will conduct underwater fish surveys. We could schedule our dives to visit the reef/dive sites that will be affected by the proposed dredging and construction. Again, the data will be managed and housed on REEF's website and accessible to anyone wishing to use the data. REEF can also provide the data in a raw file or as a summary report. REEF and its volunteers would like to help. It's possible that we would be collecting post-dredging information since the Field Survey is scheduled in December. I'm not sure how fast these construction projects progress in the Caribbean. In the meantime, anyone can conduct underwater fish surveys. Those of you who are local to St. Vincent can begin conducting surveys on those sites. REEF provides scanforms free of charge. Survey materials can be ordered online. One of REEF's expert fishwatchers conducted numerous surveys in St. Vincent last month. Her data has not been uploaded to REEF's website yet, but we do have 50 surveys in our database from St. Vincent. To view this data, please visit http://www.reef.org/cgi-bin/georep.pl?region=TWA&geogr=7303. Nineteen of the 50 surveys were conducted by REEF fish experts. The other 31 were conducted by novices. REEF members attain higher levels of expertise with the number of surveys conducted and by passing a series of slide-based quizzes. Please let me know your thoughts or if you have any questions. We can provide publications on the validity of volunteers conducting REEF surveys or publications on how REEF data have been used. Thank you, Leslie Whaylen REEF Field Operations Coordinator leslie at reef.org 305-451-0312 www.reef.org ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From Ameer.Abdulla at jcu.edu.au Wed Feb 21 23:48:39 2001 From: Ameer.Abdulla at jcu.edu.au (Ameer Abdulla) Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:48:39 +1000 Subject: REEF In-Reply-To: <8ACF33E983FDD31181ED009027CCC45721D343@pojmail02.poj.usace .army.mil> Message-ID: <3.0.6.32.20010222144839.00b8e660@pop.jcu.edu.au> Dear Leslie, I agree with Michael's comments. His suggestion of including nearby reefs as control sites is a sensible as that would account for the spatial variability within the system. Surveying fish communities before and after the project will account for temporal variability. These ideas follows Green's (1979; 1989; 1993) BACI, Before-After and Control-Impact sampling design, and Underwood's (1991; 1993) extension of the protocol in the multiple BACI design. The idea is that to conclude an impact is to detect a significant (statistical) or important change in the difference between indicator variables (e.g. species abundance or diversity, habitat variables, etc.) in two places, the impact and the control site. Although adequate replication may be beyond the scope or logistics of your REEF surveys, the overall framework I mentioned would be the minimum required if you hope to detect any anthropogenic effects on fish assemblages or other habitat variables. In your situation, you have the advantage of prior notice of development and sufficient time for baseline studies, both of which are luxuries in impact assessment and monitoring of coastal developments. Here are some refs. that may be useful...Hope this helps a bit. Good luck. Cheers, Ameer Green, R.H. 1979. Sampling Design and Statistical Methods for Environmental Biologists. Wiley, New York. -----. 1989. Power analysis and practical strategies for environmental monitoring. Environmental Research. Vol. 50: 195-205 -----. 1993. Application of repeated measures designs in environmental impact assessment and monitoring studies. Australian Journal of Ecology. Vol. 18: 81-98. Underwood. A.J. 1991. Beyond BACI: Experimental designs for detecting human environmental impacts on temporal variations in natural populations. Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research. Vol. 42: 569-587. -----. 1993. The mechanics of spatially replicated sampling programmes to detect environmental impacts in a variable world. Australian Journal of Ecology. Vol. 18: 99-116. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ameer A. Abdulla Phd Candidate Marine Resource & Protected Area Management CRC Reef Research Centre & School of Tropical Environment Studies and Geography James Cook University of North Queensland Townsville, QLD 4811 Australia Centre Webpage: http://www.reef.crc.org.au/ School Webpage: http://www.tesag.jcu.edu.au/ E-mail: Ameer.Abdulla at jcu.edu.au Office Tel: (07) 4781-5053 Intl. Tel: +61-7-4781-5053 Lab Tel: (07) 4781-4587 Fax: (07) 4781-4020 Intl. Fax: +61-7-4781-4020 __ |\\ _/ \_|x\\ / \\ | | \_..--. / --- v ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From james at winmarconsulting.com Thu Feb 22 10:12:12 2001 From: james at winmarconsulting.com (James Wiseman) Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 09:12:12 -0600 Subject: epoxy - Ready Source in US Message-ID: <9187DAFC4EB1D21196B50008C733ED9111FD8B@WCS> Not to drag this out...but. I and many others have found this 2-part epoxy stick at the warehouse hardware store called Home Depot. It is manufactured/sold by a company called Devcon. They make a "green" stick which hardens in 20 minutes, and a gray stick that hardens in 10 minutes. The sticks are small...about 3 ounces each for the price of $2US. Certainly more expensive than portland cement... I hope this is of some assistance. I'm sure the Devcon product can be found other places. Cheers James Wiseman www.reefs.org > -----Original Message----- > From: _._. [mailto:corvid at mindspring.com] > Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 9:58 AM > To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov > Subject: RE: epoxy > > > At 9:49 PM -0500 2/6/01, you wrote: > > > >Nikki, > > > >I know of one such epoxy. > ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From phil.pepe at pcmail.maricopa.edu Thu Feb 22 10:41:30 2001 From: phil.pepe at pcmail.maricopa.edu (Phil Pepe) Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 08:41:30 -0700 Subject: Searching for a Marine Mammals List Message-ID: <3A953327.56600420@pcmail.maricopa.edu> Does anyone know of a Marine Mammals list? If so, how do I join? -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices! http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From gene at tutuila.gsfc.nasa.gov Thu Feb 22 11:09:37 2001 From: gene at tutuila.gsfc.nasa.gov (gene at tutuila.gsfc.nasa.gov) Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 11:09:37 -0500 Subject: Remote Sensing of reefs Message-ID: <200102221617.QAA01896@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> nick, there are a number of places to look, but for starters you can see some examples of what coral reefs look like from space at: http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/reefs regards, gene On Feb 12, 4:51pm, Nicolas James Pilcher wrote: > Subject: Remote Sensing of reefs > Hi all: > Greetings from Borneo. Could anybody please point me in the direction of > information on remote sensing of coral reefs through satellite data? > Thanks and regards, > Nick > <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> > > Dr. Nicolas J. Pilcher > Shell Research Fellow > Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation > Universiti Malaysia Sarawak > 94300 Kota Samarahan > Sarawak, Malaysia > > Tel: ++ 60 82 671000 Ext. 181 > Fax: ++ 60 82 671903 > > ~~~~~~~ > For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the > digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the > menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. >-- End of excerpt from Nicolas James Pilcher -- ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From kamlaruby at intnet.mu Thu Feb 22 12:34:40 2001 From: kamlaruby at intnet.mu (Kamla Ruby) Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 21:34:40 +0400 Subject: Coral disease Message-ID: <006f01c09cf6$d3f04280$7c0c7bca@m8p9v3> Dear coral listers During routine surveys conducted in the lagoon on the eastern coast of Mauritius, Indian Ocean, this week i noticed that some large colonies of Acropora cytherea have lost their tissues, some totally and some partially There are others which have not been affected at all (reminds me of the 1998 coral bleaching episode). I have not noticed any disease line of active tissue necrosis.This plague must have progressed very fast as last week i w as at the same site but the corals did not show any sign of infestation. Within a week, some of the colonies have died and they are covered with green filmentous algae though which one can still see the white coral skeleton. Corals of other species, such as branching Acropora, Foliose montipora etc , although occurring side by side have not been affected at all. Iam not sure whether the corals have been affected by white band disease I or II, tissue bleaching, shut down reaction or plague.Is there anyway we can identify the disease from field observations? Also any reason why only colonies of A.cytherea are being affected? Thanks a lot Cheers Ruby Ruby Moothien Pillay Albion Fisheries Research Centre Albion, Petite Riviere Mauritius Phone: +2304100 Fax: +2384131 Email: Kamlaruby at intnet.mu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Corals of other species, such as branching Acropora, Foliose montipora etc , although occurring side by side have not been affected at all. Iam not sure whether the corals have been affected by white band disease I or II, tissue bleaching, shut down reaction or plague.Is there anyway we can identify the disease from field observations? Also any reason why only colonies of A.cytherea are being affected? Thanks a lot Cheers Ruby Ruby Moothien Pillay Albion Fisheries Research Centre Albion, Petite Riviere Mauritius Phone: +2304100 Fax: +2384131 Email: Kamlaruby at intnet.mu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010222/5dc13263/attachment-0001.html From carlson at waquarium.org Thu Feb 22 13:26:52 2001 From: carlson at waquarium.org (Bruce Carlson) Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 08:26:52 -1000 Subject: epoxy - Ready Source in US In-Reply-To: <9187DAFC4EB1D21196B50008C733ED9111FD8B@WCS> Message-ID: <4.3.2.7.2.20010222082222.00b795c0@mail.waquarium.org> Until someone actually tests the two-part epoxy sticks in the ocean environment, I'd be wary of using them. In the aquarium the ones I've used don't seem to "stick" very well. They seem OK at first but after a year or so they pull away from the substratum, or are easily dislodged. An aquarium is a very benign environment compared to the ocean so I think you'd want an adhesive that will hold tight for many years if you use it out on the reef. Otherwise, crabs, fish, surge, etc. will probably loosen it up and dislodge it. Bruce At 09:12 AM 2/22/2001 -0600, James Wiseman wrote: >Not to drag this out...but. > >I and many others have found this 2-part epoxy stick at the warehouse >hardware store called Home Depot. It is manufactured/sold by a company >called Devcon. They make a "green" stick which hardens in 20 minutes, and a >gray stick that hardens in 10 minutes. The sticks are small...about 3 >ounces each for the price of $2US. Certainly more expensive than portland >cement... > >I hope this is of some assistance. I'm sure the Devcon product can be found >other places. > >Cheers >James Wiseman >www.reefs.org > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: _._. [mailto:corvid at mindspring.com] > > Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 9:58 AM > > To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov > > Subject: RE: epoxy > > > > > > At 9:49 PM -0500 2/6/01, you wrote: > > > > > > >Nikki, > > > > > >I know of one such epoxy. > >~~~~~~~ >For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the >digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the >menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From adaley at coral.org Thu Feb 22 19:48:26 2001 From: adaley at coral.org (Anita Daley) Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 16:48:26 -0800 Subject: invite to Dive In Message-ID: Greetings from the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL). I am writing to invite your organization/institution to participate in an inexpensive and effective marine conservation public outreach opportunity called Dive In To Earth Day. Dive In To Earth Day is an international Earth Day celebration offering hundreds of underwater and shore activities all over the world during the week of Earth Day, April 15-22, 2001. Last year, Earth Day (April 22), the most popular global environmental campaign in history, celebrated its 30th anniversary. Most Earth Day activities focus on land-issues. In order to ensure that this powerful and effective global public awareness campaign included the other 72% of the planet, the first ever Dive In To Earth Day was successfully launched. Over 200 Dive In activities were organized at dive sites in over 35 countries involving thousands of divers and marine enthusiasts. Dive In To Earth Day 2001 is a collaborative effort that will engage divers, snorkelers, NGOs, scientists, dive equipment manufacturers and retailers, dive operators, travel companies, teachers, students, zoos, aquariums and marine enthusiasts by providing them with the opportunity to participate in and/or organize an activity. Each event that is posted on the Dive In site will automatically be posted on the Earth Day Network site. This year, with your participation, this event can grow in popularity. By joining Dive In you can contribute to this unified message which aims to raise public awareness of marine issues and help increase media coverage of the Dive In event. The more events there are, the more noteworthy Dive In is in the eyes of the press. Already, Jean Michel Cousteau, James Cameron (Titanic), William Shatner (Star Trek), Peter Benchley (Jaws) and Craig Ferguson (Drew Carey Show) have lent their names in support of Dive In. CORAL is coordinating the event which is co-sponsored by Rodale's Scuba Diving Magazine, Center for Marine Conservation, Padi AWARE Foundation, Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, Earth Day Network, Reef Check, Reef Ball Foundation, Dive Equipment and Marketing Association and Oceanwatch. It's easy to Dive In! We are asking your group to organize a local marine-based activity during the week of Earth Day and post it on the Dive In web site. CORAL already has a web site where Dive In activities can be posted and free publicity tools for organizers. There is a Dive In logo that can be downloaded from the web site, a sample press release that can be copied and pasted onto your letterhead, suggestions for activities with catchy names, and some "how to" tips from other groups who have organized activities. Plus, for each event posted on the Dive In site, the organizer is entered in a raffle with some great prizes (see web site http://divein.coralreefalliance.org for a list of prizes). There are also T-shirts and posters available for sale. Examples of Dive In activities include: --underwater clean-ups --fish and coral surveys --installing mooring buoys --making artificial reefs --beach/shore cleanups --kids art contests --tabling booths at Earth Day fairs (there will be downloadable Dive In flyers on the web) If you are unable to organize a local activity, you can still Dive In! --help promote Dive In by posting the Dive In logo on your web site with a link --announcing Dive In on your list serve --post Dive In information in your newsletters, mailings and publications (photos available) --tell your colleagues about Dive In --send out the Dive In press release to your media contacts (it's posted on the web site) I hope you will take advantage of this public awareness opportunity by organizing a Dive In event within your community. The more Dive In events there are, the louder our collective voice will be in raising concern and focusing attention on marine conservation issues. Thank you for your time and please feel free to contact me for more information. I can be reached at (510) 848-0110, ext. 313 Pacific Standard Time. Regards, Anita Daley -- Anita Daley Education and Outreach Coordinator The Coral Reef Alliance 2014 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 848-0110 ext. 313 (510) 848-3720 fax http://www.coral.org "Working together to keep coral reefs alive." ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From buddrw at kgs.ukans.edu Fri Feb 23 09:35:55 2001 From: buddrw at kgs.ukans.edu (Bob Buddemeier) Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 08:35:55 -0600 Subject: National assessment Message-ID: <3A96754B.359E5013@kgs.ukans.edu> With apologies for any duplication -- The Coastal Sector report of the US National Assessment of the Potential Consequences of Climate Change and Variability is now available: http://www.cop.noaa.gov/pubs/coastalclimate.PDF It contains sections on coral reefs as well as other coastal and marine systems, material from which has been incorporated into the Foundation and Overview reports that are accessible at: http://www.gcrio.org/nationalassessment/ Bob Buddemeier -- Dr. Robert W. Buddemeier Kansas Geological Survey University of Kansas 1930 Constant Avenue Lawrence, KS 66047 USA Ph (1) (785) 864-2112 Fax (1) (785) 864-5317 e-mail: buddrw at kgs.ukans.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010223/00351358/attachment.html From richmond at uog9.uog.edu Thu Feb 22 18:37:12 2001 From: richmond at uog9.uog.edu (Bob Richmond) Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 09:37:12 +1000 Subject: Job openings Message-ID: <200102231448.OAA02079@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> 2 Faculty Positions in Tropical Marine Biology Assistant/Associate Professor The University of Guam Marine Laboratory invites applications for 2 = tenure-track, 12 month positions in tropical marine biology, each with = an initial contract period of 3 years, available as early as June 2001. = Candidates are sought with expertise in (1) community ecology of coral = reefs and (2) marine organismal biology, including invertebrate, = evolutionary and/or conservation biology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. = in a relevant field, a strong record of research accomplishments, = ability to teach graduate level courses in biometrics, evolution and/or = ecology, and a willingness to mentor and supervise both graduate (M.S.) = and undergraduate students. Applicants should send a C.V., statement of = research and teaching interests and plans, names and contact information = of 3 references, copies of representative publications, and copies of = undergraduate and graduate transcripts to: Marine Biology Search = Committee, Human Resources Office, University of Guam, UOG Station, = Mangilao, Guam 96923. Review will begin March 15, 2001. For additional = information, contact Dr. R. Richmond, search committee chair: and see = expanded job description at http://www.uog.edu/hro An Equal = Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Robert H. Richmond, Ph.D. Professor of Marine Biology Marine Laboratory Phone:671-735-2188 University of Guam Fax: 671-734-6767 UOG Station e-mail: richmond at uog9.uog.edu Mangilao, Guam 96923 ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From KRM at intnet.mu Fri Feb 23 05:12:30 2001 From: KRM at intnet.mu (Karim Jaufeerally) Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 14:12:30 +0400 Subject: Blue Bay Marine Park in Mauritius Message-ID: <200102231457.OAA02180@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Save Blue Bay Marine Park Greetings, My name is Karim Jaufeerally from Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, we have = two declared marine parks both of which are under stress from = development and tourism. The least affected marine park, the Blue Bay = Marine Park, is under threat from promoters who wish to build a hotel = right in the middle of it. Please visit the following web site to get acquainted with the = prevailing situation and please help by letting the Mauritian Government = know of your concern. http://www.intnet.mu/iels/bbmp.htm There are e-mail links directly to Government Departments Please help, every e-mail will count Many thanks Karim Jaufeerally ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From lesk at bio.bu.edu Fri Feb 23 12:06:22 2001 From: lesk at bio.bu.edu (Les) Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 12:06:22 -0500 Subject: Coral disease References: <006f01c09cf6$d3f04280$7c0c7bca@m8p9v3> Message-ID: <3A96988D.8281EB95@bio.bu.edu> Please take note of Kamla's message. Something similar is occurring at Johnston Atoll, though it proceeds much more slowly. I am confident that what I've seen at Johnston is not Acanthaster damage (this is evident enough on the fore-reef; the morbidity syndrome is observed in the A. cytherea zone within the lagoon). While what Kamla has observed could be bleaching, what do we know collectively about morbidity syndromes and disease in A. cytherea or its near relatives? > Kamla Ruby wrote: > > Dear coral listers > During routine surveys conducted in the lagoon on the eastern coast of > Mauritius, Indian Ocean, this week i noticed that some large colonies > of Acropora cytherea have lost their tissues, some totally and some > partially There are others which have not been affected at all > (reminds me of the 1998 coral bleaching episode). I have not noticed > any disease line of active tissue necrosis.This plague must have > progressed very fast as last week i w as at the same site but the > corals did not show any sign of infestation. Within a week, some of > the colonies have died and they are covered with green filmentous > algae though which one can still see the white coral skeleton. Corals > of other species, such as branching Acropora, Foliose montipora etc , > although occurring side by side have not been affected at all. > Iam not sure whether the corals have been affected by white band > disease I or II, tissue bleaching, shut down reaction or plague.Is > there anyway we can identify the disease from field observations? Also > any reason why only colonies of A.cytherea are being affected? > Thanks a lot > Cheers > Ruby > > Ruby Moothien Pillay > Albion Fisheries Research Centre > Albion, Petite Riviere > Mauritius > Phone: +2304100 Fax: +2384131 > Email: Kamlaruby at intnet.mu -- Les Kaufman Associate Professor of Biology Boston University Marine Program and Center for Ecology and Conservation Biology 617-353-5560 phone 617-353-6340 fax lesk at bio.bu.edu ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From Alan.E.Strong at noaa.gov Fri Feb 23 13:04:21 2001 From: Alan.E.Strong at noaa.gov (Alan E Strong) Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 13:04:21 -0500 Subject: Coral disease - Mauritius References: <006f01c09cf6$d3f04280$7c0c7bca@m8p9v3> Message-ID: <3A96A625.635D73BA@noaa.gov> Kamla et al., I have noticed from our satellite information that high SSTs appeared in the vicinity of Mauritius early in February 2001: http://psbsgi1.nesdis.noaa.gov:8080/PSB/EPS/SST/climohot.html or as an animation: http://orbit-net.nesdis.noaa.gov/orad/sub/sst_hle_2m.html ...however no HotSpots have yet been revealed. We informed coral-list readers back in October 2000 (17th): http://psbsgi1.nesdis.noaa.gov:8080/PSB/EPS/SST/data/hotals_comments.10.17.2000 that our NOAA satellite SSTs had begun to provide "observations" that went into our products/charts that are -0.5 to -1 deg C too LOW. This was due to an old satellite and some instrumentation difficulties. Our new satellite (NOAA-16) has just recently come on line and has been approved for use with these products. With these new, and corrected, SSTs our charts should soon adapt to showing HotSpots, etc. correctly as well. The bottom line here is that SSTs and Bleaching HotSpot Anomalies shown have not always been capturing/highlighting completely regions of believed coral reef bleaching over the past 6-7 months. The fact that this region in the Indian Ocean showed evidence of SSTs close [pink = within 0.5 deg C] to what is beleived necessary for a potential bleaching event in February means SSTs were probably, in fact, high enough for inducing some bleaching. Level for bleaching at Mauritius is approximately 28C. ...does anyone have an observed SST for Mauritius in February? Thanks, Al Kamla Ruby wrote: > Dear coral listersDuring routine surveys conducted in the lagoon on > the eastern coast of Mauritius, Indian Ocean, this week i noticed that > some large colonies of Acropora cytherea have lost their tissues, > some totally and some partially There are others which have not been > affected at all (reminds me of the 1998 coral bleaching episode). I > have not noticed any disease line of active tissue necrosis.This > plague must have progressed very fast as last week i w as at the same > site but the corals did not show any sign of infestation. Within a > week, some of the colonies have died and they are covered with green > filmentous algae though which one can still see the white coral > skeleton. Corals of other species, such as branching Acropora, > Foliose montipora etc , although occurring side by side have not been > affected at all. Iam not sure whether the corals have been affected by > white band disease I or II, tissue bleaching, shut down reaction or > plague.Is there anyway we can identify the disease from field > observations? Also any reason why only colonies of A.cytherea are > being affected?Thanks a lotCheersRuby Ruby Moothien PillayAlbion > Fisheries Research CentreAlbion, Petite RiviereMauritiusPhone: > +2304100 Fax: +2384131Email: Kamlaruby at intnet.mu -- **** <>< ******* <>< ******* <>< ******* <>< ******* Alan E. Strong Phys Scientist/Oceanographer NOAA/NESDIS/ORA/ORAD -- E/RA3 NOAA Science Center -- RM 711W 5200 Auth Road Camp Springs, MD 20746-4304 Alan.E.Strong at noaa.gov 301-763-8102 x170 FAX: 301-763-8108 http://orbit-net.nesdis.noaa.gov/orad -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The truly sad part about these stories is that the application of modern coastal engineering design and construction techniques could largely avoid the majority of adverse impacts to the reef ecosystem. As a biologist working for such a coastal engineering company it is very frustrating to know that such damage to the environment can be avoided, only to be underbid on a project by other engineering companies who do not take environmental issues into consideration. For those of you on the Coral List with concerns about coastal development issues in your own vicinity, I strongly suggest that you focus your efforts on the permitting of such developments at the earliest possible stage. When a developer is trying to obtain permits, they will promise almost anything. The trick is to get it in writing as a condition of the permit. Once the permit is issued and the cranes and barges on en-route it is almost impossible to make positive changes in design or construction methods. Good Luck Bob Bourke Oceanit > -----Original Message----- > From: Karim Jaufeerally [SMTP:KRM at intnet.mu] > Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 12:13 AM > To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov > Subject: Blue Bay Marine Park in Mauritius > > Save Blue Bay Marine Park > > Greetings, > > My name is Karim Jaufeerally from Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, we have = > two declared marine parks both of which are under stress from = > development and tourism. The least affected marine park, the Blue Bay = > Marine Park, is under threat from promoters who wish to build a hotel = > right in the middle of it. > > Please visit the following web site to get acquainted with the = > prevailing situation and please help by letting the Mauritian Government = > know of your concern. > > http://www.intnet.mu/iels/bbmp.htm > > There are e-mail links directly to Government Departments > > Please help, every e-mail will count > > Many thanks > > Karim Jaufeerally > > ~~~~~~~ > For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the > digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the > menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From medio at iam.net.ma Thu Feb 22 15:34:08 2001 From: medio at iam.net.ma (medio) Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 20:34:08 -0000 Subject: dredging in SVG Message-ID: <000001c09d0f$33944840$c506d9d4@coopi> Dear Tom and coral listers, I fully agree: never ever give up. Having worked in the Egyptian Sinai resort of Sharml el Sheikh (Ras Mohammed Nat Park) for many years I personally witnessed the creation of an artificial beach (for the former Hilton chain) with disastrous consequences for the nearby reefs. The impacts were so overwhelmingly and visually obvious that lessons were indeed learned and nothing similar has ever been attempted (successfully anyway) by other developers. Baseline data does help; no scientific data was available at the time but the change as I say was so evident that it was deemed sufficient. Cheers. (Dr) David Medio -----Original Message----- From: Tom van't Hof (by way of Bruce at IslandResources) To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov Date: jeudi, f?vrier 22, 2001 04:48 ? Subject: dredging in SVG >Dear Kurt, > >It is very sad to hear that the battle has practically been lost. I >have followed your reports on Union Island, although somewhat >superficially, and I don't know why I did not realize earlier that >there is one thing that still needs to be done anyhow. If the >dredging and the construction of the pier are going ahead, the >impacts need to be documented so that similar mistakes can be avoided >in the future. That will also require establishing a pre-dredging >baseline. So there is no time to be lost. > >Suddenly the whole story reminded me of Bonaire, where I worked in >the early eighties. A Venezuelan company was blasting and dredging a >system of canals in the limestone terrace to create waterfront >homesites. The canals were then going to be connected to the open sea >with anticipated disastrous results for the neighboring reefs. We >were unable to stop the development (too much politics - you know all >of that), but we did monitor what happened when the dredging for the >connection began. And we had the baseline data. We established >permanent photoquadrats and placed sediment traps at three >downcurrent locations from the dredging site and a control upstream. >The evidence was overwhelming and the reef was overwhelmed with silt >(sedimentation went up 1,700 times and all the deep Agaricia died >within weeks). A silt curtain was put in place after most of the >damage had been done. Do we ever learn? > >The monitoring is simple and can be done by laypersons. The analysis >requires some expertise. I cannot commit anyone's time here, but why >don't you transmit a "CRY FOR HELP" to do the monitoring. The >Anguilla National Trust did exactly that when Beal Aerospace tried to >destroy Sombrero and we made a difference there, so why not try it >again? > >Never ever give up, >Tom > >*************************************************************************** ************** >Tom van't Hof >Marine & Coastal Resource Management Consulting >The Bottom, Saba >Netherlands Antilles >Tel. (599) 416-3348 >Fax (599) 416-3299 >e-mail <tomvanthof at hotmail.com> > >"Specializing in marine protected areas since 1979." >Resume, references and project history at ><http://www.irf.org/hof.htm> > >~~~~~~~ >For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the >digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the >menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. > > ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From medio at iam.net.ma Thu Feb 22 15:34:08 2001 From: medio at iam.net.ma (medio) Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 20:34:08 -0000 Subject: dredging in SVG Message-ID: <000001c09d0f$33944840$c506d9d4@coopi> Dear Tom and coral listers, I fully agree: never ever give up. Having worked in the Egyptian Sinai resort of Sharml el Sheikh (Ras Mohammed Nat Park) for many years I personally witnessed the creation of an artificial beach (for the former Hilton chain) with disastrous consequences for the nearby reefs. The impacts were so overwhelmingly and visually obvious that lessons were indeed learned and nothing similar has ever been attempted (successfully anyway) by other developers. Baseline data does help; no scientific data was available at the time but the change as I say was so evident that it was deemed sufficient. Cheers. (Dr) David Medio -----Original Message----- From: Tom van't Hof (by way of Bruce at IslandResources) To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov Date: jeudi, f?vrier 22, 2001 04:48 ? Subject: dredging in SVG >Dear Kurt, > >It is very sad to hear that the battle has practically been lost. I >have followed your reports on Union Island, although somewhat >superficially, and I don't know why I did not realize earlier that >there is one thing that still needs to be done anyhow. If the >dredging and the construction of the pier are going ahead, the >impacts need to be documented so that similar mistakes can be avoided >in the future. That will also require establishing a pre-dredging >baseline. So there is no time to be lost. > >Suddenly the whole story reminded me of Bonaire, where I worked in >the early eighties. A Venezuelan company was blasting and dredging a >system of canals in the limestone terrace to create waterfront >homesites. The canals were then going to be connected to the open sea >with anticipated disastrous results for the neighboring reefs. We >were unable to stop the development (too much politics - you know all >of that), but we did monitor what happened when the dredging for the >connection began. And we had the baseline data. We established >permanent photoquadrats and placed sediment traps at three >downcurrent locations from the dredging site and a control upstream. >The evidence was overwhelming and the reef was overwhelmed with silt >(sedimentation went up 1,700 times and all the deep Agaricia died >within weeks). A silt curtain was put in place after most of the >damage had been done. Do we ever learn? > >The monitoring is simple and can be done by laypersons. The analysis >requires some expertise. I cannot commit anyone's time here, but why >don't you transmit a "CRY FOR HELP" to do the monitoring. The >Anguilla National Trust did exactly that when Beal Aerospace tried to >destroy Sombrero and we made a difference there, so why not try it >again? > >Never ever give up, >Tom > >*************************************************************************** ************** >Tom van't Hof >Marine & Coastal Resource Management Consulting >The Bottom, Saba >Netherlands Antilles >Tel. (599) 416-3348 >Fax (599) 416-3299 >e-mail <tomvanthof at hotmail.com> > >"Specializing in marine protected areas since 1979." >Resume, references and project history at ><http://www.irf.org/hof.htm> > >~~~~~~~ >For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the >digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the >menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. > > ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From kamlaruby at intnet.mu Sat Feb 24 03:43:41 2001 From: kamlaruby at intnet.mu (Kamla Ruby) Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 12:43:41 +0400 Subject: Coral disease Message-ID: <003e01c09e3e$2a976620$f70c7bca@m8p9v3> The temperature near the coral colonies was 30C (taken with a mercury thermometer). i excluded thermal bleaching at that time because only one species was bleached. There was no sign of bleaching from the other species, esp.branching acropora species. It might afterall be localised thermal bleaching .I will be retrieving the data loggers which has been set on the western coast of Mauritius on 26th Feb. I will keep you informed. I will also conduct a transfection as suggested by Laurie to make sure that it has got nothing to do with diseases. Thanks -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Best wishes to you all, Meg Gawler ARTEMIS Services - for Nature Conservation and Human Development 590 route d'Ornex, 01280 Prevessin-Moens, France Tel: +33-4-5040.7870 Fax: +33-4-5040.7379 Email: meg at artemis-services.com Web site: http://www.artemis-services.com Founding Director: Meg Gawler ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From Alan.E.Strong at noaa.gov Sat Feb 24 11:54:38 2001 From: Alan.E.Strong at noaa.gov (Alan E Strong) Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 11:54:38 -0500 Subject: Coral disease References: <003e01c09e3e$2a976620$f70c7bca@m8p9v3> Message-ID: <3A97E74D.7DA53DD5@noaa.gov> Kamla et al., Your temperatures (30 deg C) appear to be telling as they appear high enough to indicate bleaching may be starting at Mauritius. I have just looked at our "revised" HotSpot charts that are in the process of updating as our new satellite SST data are finally coming on-line. HotSpots are showing much more activity in your immediate area, as I had feared might be the case...see note from 2/23 to "coral-list." Other areas where HotSpots have "expanded" are: Fiji [and off to the SE and West] S. Brazil coast S. Madagascar and off the N & NE tip or see Indices Page (we need to revise this to include a site in your area): http://psbsgi1.nesdis.noaa.gov:8080/PSB/EPS/SST/dhw_news.html Compare 2/24 with 2/17: http://psbsgi1.nesdis.noaa.gov:8080/PSB/EPS/SST/climohot.html Also see the NOAA SST Anomaly Chart, as this chart is in the process of updating as rapidly as cloud-free SSTs can be determined to fill in the new SST field (2/23/01 chart has many cooler streaks in it - showing where older SST values still have not yet been replaced with more correct data from our new NOAA-16 satellite): http://psbsgi1.nesdis.noaa.gov:8080/PSB/EPS/SST/climo.html Cheers, Al Kamla Ruby wrote: > The temperature near the coral colonies was 30C (taken with a mercury > thermometer). i excluded thermal bleaching at that time because only > one species was bleached. There was no sign of bleaching from the > other species, esp.branching acropora species. It might afterall be > localised thermal bleaching .I will be retrieving the data loggers > which has been set on the western coast of Mauritius on 26th Feb. I > will keep you informed.I will also conduct a transfection as suggested > by Laurie to make sure that it has got nothing to do with > diseases.Thanks -- AES...<><.........<><.........<><.........<><........<><..........AES Alan E. Strong Physical Oceanographer & Team Leader NOAA/NESDIS/ORA Oceanic Research & Applications Division (ORAD) Marine Applications Science Team NOAA Science Center -- Rm 711 5200 Auth Road Camp Springs, MD 20746 Phone: 301-763-8102 x170 FAX: 301-763-8108 Alan.E.Strong at noaa.gov http://orbit-net.nesdis.noaa.gov/orad AES...<><.........<><.........<><.........<><........<><..........AES . ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From john.gourley at saipan.com Sun Feb 25 07:55:41 2001 From: john.gourley at saipan.com (John Gourley) Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 22:55:41 +1000 Subject: Coastal Development References: <5714C6F14F12D411BDCE00A0C92ABEB0110A1F@MAIL-SERVER> Message-ID: <3A9900CD.D968EB0E@saipan.com> All, I would like to echo what Robert Bourke discussed about approaching developers/permit applicants as early on in the permitting process as possible. As someone who is intimately involved with the permitting of development projects such as those being discussed, I (somewhat) understand the mentality of developers/applicants and those who generally oppose these type projects. I have been caught in-between these two groups on more than one occasion. In addition to Bourke's comments I believe there is one other issue that is just as important - that of attitude. Despite the fact that one truly believes that a particular development project may "destroy our precious fragile coral reefs", continually bombarding the developer with these clich?s will do nothing but alienate them to a point where it will be difficult to get any concessions. The message these broad sweeping accusations are giving to the developer is that you oppose the project in its entirety. How else would you expect the developer to react? (Granted, there will be certain projects-from-hell that should be openly opposed however those are not under discussion here.) I believe that if you can approach the developer with a calm demeanor and be reasonable with your requests, the chances of being able to seriously discuss (and address) your concerns are greatly increased. Once you have the developers attention, then present them with specific scientifically based (if possible) concerns and (very important) offer viable options that will minimize the perceived impacts (other than moving the project to another island). Although easy to suggest, this approach is difficult and will require someone with special people skills....... it can even be a person not involved with the local environmental group. Leave the rabid environmentalists out of these meetings as they will do nothing but cause the developers eyes to glaze over and not listen to a thing being presented. It is unrealistic to expect a development project to have no impacts. As such, you should be reasonable (key word) in determining the threshold level of impacts that you are willing to accept. Don't expect the permitting process to stop the project, as its purpose is to to minimize impacts, not necessarily modify the project to a point where it has no impacts. What is being suggested is not an ideal solution, but in the real world (especially in those countries that are economically challenged) these projects will go forward regardless of what you do and the best we can hope for is to work with the developer in minimizing impacts rather than alienating them. Some may be surprised that most developers don't want the environment destroyed any more than you do........ its just that they need to be educated in a non-threatening manner that will translate into more $$ for them. Sorry for the preaching.......... John *********************** Robert Bourke wrote: > Coral List; > > Developments such as the one brought to our attention by Mr. Jaufeerally in > Mauritus, Indian Ocean, or the one in St. Vincints Island are going to > happen. While this may be seen as deplorable to those of us interested in > protecting coral reefs, the fact remains that economic and social pressures > will continue to foster this type of development. The truly sad part about > these stories is that the application of modern coastal engineering design > and construction techniques could largely avoid the majority of adverse > impacts to the reef ecosystem. As a biologist working for such a coastal > engineering company it is very frustrating to know that such damage to the > environment can be avoided, only to be underbid on a project by other > engineering companies who do not take environmental issues into > consideration. For those of you on the Coral List with concerns about > coastal development issues in your own vicinity, I strongly suggest that you > focus your efforts on the permitting of such developments at the earliest > possible stage. When a developer is trying to obtain permits, they will > promise almost anything. The trick is to get it in writing as a condition > of the permit. Once the permit is issued and the cranes and barges on > en-route it is almost impossible to make positive changes in design or > construction methods. > > Good Luck > > Bob Bourke > Oceanit > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Karim Jaufeerally [SMTP:KRM at intnet.mu] > > Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 12:13 AM > > To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov > > Subject: Blue Bay Marine Park in Mauritius > > > > Save Blue Bay Marine Park > > > > Greetings, > > > > My name is Karim Jaufeerally from Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, we have = > > two declared marine parks both of which are under stress from = > > development and tourism. The least affected marine park, the Blue Bay = > > Marine Park, is under threat from promoters who wish to build a hotel = > > right in the middle of it. > > > > Please visit the following web site to get acquainted with the = > > prevailing situation and please help by letting the Mauritian Government = > > know of your concern. > > > > http://www.intnet.mu/iels/bbmp.htm > > > > There are e-mail links directly to Government Departments > > > > Please help, every e-mail will count > > > > Many thanks > > > > Karim Jaufeerally > > > > ~~~~~~~ > > For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the > > digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the > > menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. > ~~~~~~~ > For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the > digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the > menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010225/63952247/attachment.html From c.smith at aims.gov.au Mon Feb 26 01:46:25 2001 From: c.smith at aims.gov.au (Carolyn Smith) Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 16:46:25 +1000 Subject: Airbrush and coral tissue removal Message-ID: <3.0.5.32.20010226164625.00802100@email.aims.gov.au> A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 1122 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010226/d9c4a0d2/attachment.bin From dobura at africaonline.co.ke Mon Feb 26 04:26:37 2001 From: dobura at africaonline.co.ke (David Obura) Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 09:26:37 +0000 Subject: Epoxy sticks References: <200102240500.FAA04077@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Message-ID: <3A9A2149.C8C5131C@africaonline.co.ke> This does go on!!! In reply to Bruce ... I've used expoxy sticks with great success, the version I have access to is a two-stick one called 'Pratley Quickset Putty', from South Africa. It has the same mixing/setting characteristics as others have mentiond (has to be hand-mixed in air, is best used UW 10-20 minutes after initial mixing). I've had probably > 80% setting success (compared to 50%) with cement mixes of various types (including lime), and it sets so strongly that branching corals often break at the top edge of the putty rather than being pulled off, and seems to remain for several years. It does sometimes, though not frequently, seem to cause toxic reactions to tissue in contact with it when setting,but this is obvious within a week. It's best though for small fragments as large colonies need a lot (so expensive). I'd recommend it as more reliable than cement, though perhaps more suited to fixing sample corals for experiments rather than 'rehabilitation' per se. all best, David -- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ David Obura CORDIO-East Africa P.O.BOX 10135 Bamburi, Mombasa, Kenya Tel/fax: +254-11-486473; Home: 474582; 0733-625888 Email: dobura at africaonline.co.ke Web: http://www.cordio.org ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From adaley at coral.org Mon Feb 26 15:16:22 2001 From: adaley at coral.org (Anita Daley) Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 12:16:22 -0800 Subject: Fwd: Re: Black Coral Message-ID: Does anyone have any use for black coral "stems" for your institution's exhibit space or any other use? Perhaps the jewelry samples could serve as an example of what tourist's shouldn't purchase. We received this message today. Please respond directly to Elettra. Thanks, Anita >X-Sender: mail259526 at mail259526.popserver.pop.net >Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:37:47 -0800 >To: Elettra >From: Christl Denecke >Subject: Re: Black Coral > >>Sirs; >> >>I have several "stems" if you will, of black coral from the Caribbean, >>as well as some jewelry, (pendants, stones for rings , etc.) The man >>who polished and made bracelets of this >>material, contracted a serious skin disorder on his thighs. >>Apparently, the Planet disapproved even of HIS meddling. >> >>As to the W.I., Grenada in particular--- >>30 years ago , I lived there. Now, I wonder if you might need these >>things for your museum,( provided you have one), in order to show >>something that would be wiped out if the reefs >>are destroyed. >> >>I am currently owner of a wildlife reserve and my interests >>are with yours-----FOR LIFE (lacheim) >> >>Elettra > >Dear Elettra, > Although your samples of black coral are indeed rare >specimens, The Coral Reef Alliance does not currently have a museum >in which to display them. We therefore wouldn't be able to use them >very effectively to teach people about what will be lost with the >destruction of coral reefs. Such items might be useful, however, to >a university or museum of natural history. Actually, if you have >any photographs of items made from coral or patches of destroyed >coral, we do a lot of education over the world wide web and are >always looking for new images to illustrate our points! > Best of luck with your wildlife preserve. We thank you for >offering us your items! > > Sincerely, > Christl Denecke >-- >Christl Denecke >Program Fellow >The Coral Reef Alliance >2014 Shattuck Ave. >Berkeley, CA 94704 >(888) CORAL REEF >http://www.coral.org > >"Working together to keep coral reefs alive." -- Anita Daley Education and Outreach Coordinator The Coral Reef Alliance 2014 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 848-0110 ext. 313 (510) 848-3720 fax http://www.coral.org "Working together to keep coral reefs alive." ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From deevon at bellsouth.net Mon Feb 26 15:26:38 2001 From: deevon at bellsouth.net (deevon) Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 15:26:38 -0500 Subject: Coastal Development References: <5714C6F14F12D411BDCE00A0C92ABEB0110A1F@MAIL-SERVER> <3A9900CD.D968EB0E@saipan.com> Message-ID: <3A9ABBFE.A1EFA7D@bellsouth.net> I read this and thought to myself that this is a perfect example of why carrying capacity discussions are needed to acknowledge that yes, there are points at which even a little more impact is too much. No one wants to be confronted with that alternative, but it absolutely is a viable option in many situations. The developer who recognizes that this parcel is not going to make him a million bucks and who is willing to consider letting it go so that it can remain undisturbed is the true hero. And that does happen. But not unless you have someone at the table who proposes that alternative. Isn't that what land trusts are all about? Regards, DeeVon Quirolo, Reef Relief John Gourley wrote: > All, > > I would like to echo what Robert Bourke discussed about approaching > developers/permit applicants as early on in the permitting process as > possible. As someone who is intimately involved with the permitting of > development projects such as those being discussed, I (somewhat) > understand the mentality of developers/applicants and those who > generally oppose these type projects. I have been caught in-between > these two groups on more than one occasion. > > In addition to Bourke's comments I believe there is one other issue > that is just as important - that of attitude. Despite the fact that > one truly believes that a particular development project may "destroy > our precious fragile coral reefs", continually bombarding the > developer with these clich?s will do nothing but alienate them to a > point where it will be difficult to get any concessions. The message > these broad sweeping accusations are giving to the developer is that > you oppose the project in its entirety. How else would you expect the > developer to react? (Granted, there will be certain projects-from-hell > that should be openly opposed however those are not under discussion > here.) I believe that if you can approach the developer with a calm > demeanor and be reasonable with your requests, the chances of being > able to seriously discuss (and address) your concerns are greatly > increased. Once you have the developers attention, then present them > with specific scientifically based (if possible) concerns and (very > important) offer viable options that will minimize the perceived > impacts (other than moving the project to another island). Although > easy to suggest, this approach is difficult and will require someone > with special people skills....... it can even be a person not involved > with the local environmental group. Leave the rabid environmentalists > out of these meetings as they will do nothing but cause the developers > eyes to glaze over and not listen to a thing being presented. > > It is unrealistic to expect a development project to have no impacts. > As such, you should be reasonable (key word) in determining the > threshold level of impacts that you are willing to accept. Don't > expect the permitting process to stop the project, as its purpose is > to to minimize impacts, not necessarily modify the project to a point > where it has no impacts. What is being suggested is not an ideal > solution, but in the real world (especially in those countries that > are economically challenged) these projects will go forward regardless > of what you do and the best we can hope for is to work with the > developer in minimizing impacts rather than alienating them. Some may > be surprised that most developers don't want the environment destroyed > any more than you do........ its just that they need to be educated in > a non-threatening manner that will translate into more $$ for them. > > Sorry for the preaching.......... > > John > > *********************** > Robert Bourke wrote: > >> Coral List; >> >> Developments such as the one brought to our attention by Mr. >> Jaufeerally in >> Mauritus, Indian Ocean, or the one in St. Vincints Island are going >> to >> happen. While this may be seen as deplorable to those of us >> interested in >> protecting coral reefs, the fact remains that economic and social >> pressures >> will continue to foster this type of development. The truly sad >> part about >> these stories is that the application of modern coastal engineering >> design >> and construction techniques could largely avoid the majority of >> adverse >> impacts to the reef ecosystem. As a biologist working for such a >> coastal >> engineering company it is very frustrating to know that such damage >> to the >> environment can be avoided, only to be underbid on a project by >> other >> engineering companies who do not take environmental issues into >> consideration. For those of you on the Coral List with concerns >> about >> coastal development issues in your own vicinity, I strongly suggest >> that you >> focus your efforts on the permitting of such developments at the >> earliest >> possible stage. When a developer is trying to obtain permits, they >> will >> promise almost anything. The trick is to get it in writing as a >> condition >> of the permit. Once the permit is issued and the cranes and barges >> on >> en-route it is almost impossible to make positive changes in design >> or >> construction methods. >> >> Good Luck >> >> Bob Bourke >> Oceanit >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: Karim Jaufeerally [SMTP:KRM at intnet.mu] >> > Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 12:13 AM >> > To: coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov >> > Subject: Blue Bay Marine Park in Mauritius >> > >> > Save Blue Bay Marine Park >> > >> > Greetings, >> > >> > My name is Karim Jaufeerally from Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, >> we have = >> > two declared marine parks both of which are under stress from = >> > development and tourism. The least affected marine park, the Blue >> Bay = >> > Marine Park, is under threat from promoters who wish to build a >> hotel = >> > right in the middle of it. >> > >> > Please visit the following web site to get acquainted with the = >> > prevailing situation and please help by letting the Mauritian >> Government = >> > know of your concern. >> > >> > http://www.intnet.mu/iels/bbmp.htm >> > >> > There are e-mail links directly to Government Departments >> > >> > Please help, every e-mail will count >> > >> > Many thanks >> > >> > Karim Jaufeerally >> > >> > ~~~~~~~ >> > For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or >> the >> > digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the >> > menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. >> ~~~~~~~ >> For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the >> >> digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the >> menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010226/33459ec0/attachment.html From phil.pepe at pcmail.maricopa.edu Mon Feb 26 15:58:25 2001 From: phil.pepe at pcmail.maricopa.edu (Phil Pepe) Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 13:58:25 -0700 Subject: Coral Siltation References Message-ID: <3A9AC361.6232B39B@pcmail.maricopa.edu> Does anyone have any recent references to the effects of siltation and/or abrasion on corals and coral reefs. Particularly at intermediate levels of disturbance. Thanks! -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: phil.pepe.vcf Type: text/x-vcard Size: 208 bytes Desc: Card for Phil Pepe Url : http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010226/a81c4b35/attachment.vcf From gregorh at ucla.edu Mon Feb 26 18:33:45 2001 From: gregorh at ucla.edu (Gregor Hodgson) Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 15:33:45 -0800 Subject: IUCN and Coral Reefs etc/ Climate Change Press Release Message-ID: <3A9AE7D9.13A03D90@ucla.edu> http://www.iucn.org/info_and_news/press/climatechangessc.html -- Gregor Hodgson, PhD Director, Reef Check Foundation Professor (Visiting), Institute of the Environment 1652 Hershey Hall 149607 University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095-1496 USA Office Tel: 310-794-4985 Fax: 310-825-0758 or 310-825-9663 Email: gregorh at ucla.edu Web: www.ReefCheck.org ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From wallison at dhivehinet.net.mv Mon Feb 26 21:36:25 2001 From: wallison at dhivehinet.net.mv (William Allison) Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 07:36:25 +0500 Subject: Wandering Quarter Plotless Sampling Method References: <3A9AC6A3.39B1AD9E@pcmail.maricopa.edu> Message-ID: <001001c0a067$bb9a4860$18c801ca@z5x5l0> Hi Phil, With respect to that family of methods there has not been much done on coral reefs. If I remember correctly Charles Birkeland favoured it and recommended it for use along with the line intercept method. It is in: UNESCO (1984). Comparing Coral Reef Survey Methods, UNESCO/UNEP. This is not the manual you refer to (Stoddart ed., 1978). Dodge et al. compared the method against others. Dodge, R. E., A. Logan, et al. (1982). "Quantitative reef assessment studies in Bermuda: a comparison of methods and preliminary results." Bull. Mar. Sci. 32(3): 745-760. I found that at high cover levels I got substantial overestimates (>100% when cover plainly was less and other methods indicated ~80%). I suspect the distance between sample points was the critical factor (samples not independent). Sincerely, Bill William (Bill) Allison Kothanmage South Maaveyomagu Male MALDIVES (960) 32 9667 wallison at dhivehinet.net.mv ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Pepe" To: Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 2:12 AM Subject: Wandering Quarter Plotless Sampling Method > Does anyone have any references to the wandering quarter plotless > sampling method? I've read a description of it in a forestry methods > manual and Loya's description in an old UNESCO coral reef sampling > methods book. Is anyone using it for coral sampling? We tried it out > last summer in Hawaii to survey damage to coral heads. It was relatively > easy to employ and thereby a promising method. However, we're coming up > empty handed when trying to find references in the literature. > ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From lidapet at attglobal.net Tue Feb 27 10:41:01 2001 From: lidapet at attglobal.net (Lida Pet-Soede) Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 22:41:01 +0700 Subject: recruiting a team for an REA in Sangihe-Talaud (N. Sulawesi) Indonesia Message-ID: <007101c0a0d4$0c6db080$e60587ca@venvlidalap2> Dear All, The Nature Conservancy Coastal and Marine Program is presently recruiting a team to conduct a Rapid Ecological Assessment in Sangihe-Talaud (N. Sulawesi, Indonesia). This survey will take place during the period April 24 - May 24 2001, using a dive live-aboard as a survey platform. The following positions are still open: Trip Leader, Coral Expert, Fishes / Fisheries Expert (see also attached Terms Of References). If you are interested, please send us your CV. Detailed TORs can be obtained from: Dr. Peter J. Mous, Senior Program Officer TNC CMP-Indonesia, pmous at attglobal.net, phone +62-361-287272, fax +62-361-270737. Please direct all correspondence to him. Kind regards, The TNC CMP Team -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010227/196bc757/attachment.html From WOLFEY at prodigy.net Tue Feb 27 11:17:35 2001 From: WOLFEY at prodigy.net (wolfey) Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 09:17:35 -0700 Subject: Saddle Wrasse- Thallasoma duperrey Message-ID: <001501c0a0d8$cf1035a0$c5e9ffd1@default> Hello everyone. I am searching for references and/or citations for the Hawaiian Saddle Wrasse (Thallasoma duperrey). So far I have only found papers by Ross, and general Hawaiian fish books. There seems to be relatively little information on this endemic Wrasse and I am hoping to learn more about it, specifically about what influences it's abundance, and about T. duperrey's ecological niche and importance. Thank you very much for your time. I look forward to your reply. -Kristen Hoss -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010227/4dde3ce5/attachment.html From rgrigg at iniki.soest.hawaii.edu Tue Feb 27 19:19:28 2001 From: rgrigg at iniki.soest.hawaii.edu (Rick Grigg) Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 14:19:28 -1000 Subject: Fwd: Re: Black Coral In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <3.0.1.32.20010227141928.00705614@iniki.soest.hawaii.edu> Elettra, You and the coral listers should know that black coral has been managed sustainably for over 40 years in Hawaii where State and Federal regulations set size limits and require permits including reporting requirements. While black coral may not be something tourists should buy in some places of the world, to suggest an outright ban is to ignore that it has been properly managed in Hawaii. Dr. Richard Grigg University of Hawaii At 12:16 PM 2/26/01 -0800, Anita Daley wrote: >Does anyone have any use for black coral "stems" for your >institution's exhibit space or any other use? Perhaps the jewelry >samples could serve as an example of what tourist's shouldn't >purchase. > >We received this message today. Please respond directly to Elettra. Thanks, > >Anita > > >>X-Sender: mail259526 at mail259526.popserver.pop.net >>Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:37:47 -0800 >>To: Elettra >>From: Christl Denecke >>Subject: Re: Black Coral >> >>>Sirs; >>> >>>I have several "stems" if you will, of black coral from the Caribbean, >>>as well as some jewelry, (pendants, stones for rings , etc.) The man >>>who polished and made bracelets of this >>>material, contracted a serious skin disorder on his thighs. >>>Apparently, the Planet disapproved even of HIS meddling. >>> >>>As to the W.I., Grenada in particular--- >>>30 years ago , I lived there. Now, I wonder if you might need these >>>things for your museum,( provided you have one), in order to show >>>something that would be wiped out if the reefs >>>are destroyed. >>> >>>I am currently owner of a wildlife reserve and my interests >>>are with yours-----FOR LIFE (lacheim) >>> >>>Elettra >> >>Dear Elettra, >> Although your samples of black coral are indeed rare >>specimens, The Coral Reef Alliance does not currently have a museum >>in which to display them. We therefore wouldn't be able to use them >>very effectively to teach people about what will be lost with the >>destruction of coral reefs. Such items might be useful, however, to >>a university or museum of natural history. Actually, if you have >>any photographs of items made from coral or patches of destroyed >>coral, we do a lot of education over the world wide web and are >>always looking for new images to illustrate our points! >> Best of luck with your wildlife preserve. We thank you for >>offering us your items! >> >> Sincerely, >> Christl Denecke >>-- >>Christl Denecke >>Program Fellow >>The Coral Reef Alliance >>2014 Shattuck Ave. >>Berkeley, CA 94704 >>(888) CORAL REEF >>http://www.coral.org >> >>"Working together to keep coral reefs alive." > >-- >Anita Daley >Education and Outreach Coordinator > >The Coral Reef Alliance >2014 Shattuck Avenue >Berkeley, CA 94704 >(510) 848-0110 ext. 313 >(510) 848-3720 fax >http://www.coral.org > >"Working together to keep coral reefs alive." >~~~~~~~ >For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the >digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the >menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. > > ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From glubglub13 at themail.com Tue Feb 27 22:17:33 2001 From: glubglub13 at themail.com (glubglub13 at themail.com) Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 22:17:33 -0500 Subject: need information Message-ID: <200102272216949.SM00192@mail.TheMail.com> dear all, l'm working on a research about stony coral transplantation of Acropora nobilis and A. formosa in 3 and 10 m depths. I kinda having problem to find literature about those species especially about their ecology and phisiology. Could anybody help me find information about this, i'm looking forward to it. Thanks very much. Kartika D. Yarmanti Bogor Agriculture University Indonesia __________________________________________________________________ Make A Buck Or Two @ TheMail.com - Free Internet Email Sign-up today at http://www.themail.com/ref.htm?ref=1768419 ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From jmcmanus at rsmas.miami.edu Wed Feb 28 10:24:15 2001 From: jmcmanus at rsmas.miami.edu (John McManus) Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 10:24:15 -0500 Subject: Remote Sensing of reefs In-Reply-To: <200102221617.QAA01896@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Message-ID: Hi, NOAA and ICLARM had a workshop in which we summarized potentials and needs for reef remote sensing. The recommendations are at: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/corvil/coral_reefs/index.html John _________________________________________________________ John W. McManus, PhD Director, National Center for Caribbean Coral Reef Research (NCORE) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (RSMAS) University of Miami, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, Florida 33149. jmcmanus at rsmas.miami.edu Tel. (305) 361-4609 Fax (305) 361-4600 -----Original Message----- From: owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov [mailto:owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov] On Behalf Of gene at tutuila.gsfc.nasa.gov Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:10 AM To: Nicolas James Pilcher; coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov Subject: Re: Remote Sensing of reefs nick, there are a number of places to look, but for starters you can see some examples of what coral reefs look like from space at: http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/reefs regards, gene On Feb 12, 4:51pm, Nicolas James Pilcher wrote: > Subject: Remote Sensing of reefs > Hi all: > Greetings from Borneo. Could anybody please point me in the direction of > information on remote sensing of coral reefs through satellite data? > Thanks and regards, > Nick > <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> > > Dr. Nicolas J. Pilcher > Shell Research Fellow > Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation > Universiti Malaysia Sarawak > 94300 Kota Samarahan > Sarawak, Malaysia > > Tel: ++ 60 82 671000 Ext. 181 > Fax: ++ 60 82 671903 > > ~~~~~~~ > For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the > digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the > menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. >-- End of excerpt from Nicolas James Pilcher -- ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From WOLFEY at prodigy.net Wed Feb 28 23:58:23 2001 From: WOLFEY at prodigy.net (wolfey) Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 21:58:23 -0700 Subject: Visual censusing bibliography Message-ID: <000c01c0a20c$3fe42f00$e5e8ffd1@default> Hello all. There were requests for visual census technique citations and for circular plot refrences. I have compiled the responses and bibliographic information and would like to share it with anyone who is interested. Happy censusing! -Kristen Hoss Anon. (1979). Workshop on coral trout assessment techniques held at Heron Island, 21 April - 4 May. Appledoorn, R. S., D. A. Hensley, et al. (1988). "The use of various tracers in assessing the fate of pelagic eggs spawned by coral reef fishes." Proc. 6th ICRS, Townsville 2: 619-624. Baillon, N. and M. Kulbicki (1988). "Aging of adult tropical reef fish by otoliths: a comparison of three methods on Diagramma pictum." Proc. 6th ICRS, Townsville 2: 341-346. Bellwood, D. R. and A. C. Alcala (1988). "The effect of a minimum length specification on visual estimates of density and biomass of coral reef fishes." Coral Reefs 7(1): 23-27. Bergstedt and Anderson (1990). Trans. Am. Fish. Soc. 119: 86-91. Bohnsack, James A. and Scott P. Bannerot . (1986) A stationary visual census technique for quantitatively assessing community structure of coral reef fishes. July NOAA Technical Report NMFS 41 Bortone, Stephen A., Robert W. Hastings, Jerry L. Oglesby (1986).Quantification of Reef Fish Assemblages: A Comparison of Several In Situ Methods. N.E. Gulf Science VOL. 8 pp. 1-22 Bortone, Stephen A, Joseph J. Kimmel, and Charles M. Bundrick (1989). A Comparison of Three Methods for Visually Assessing Reef Fish Communities: Time and Area compensated Northeast Gulf Science Vol. 10, No. 2 August p. 85-96 Brock ,Richard E (1982). A Critique of the Visual Census Method for Assessing Coral Reef Fish Populations. Bullletin of Marine Science, 32(1):269-276, Broome, L. S. (1985). "Sightability as a factor in aerial survey of bird species and communities." Aust. Wildl. Res. 12: 57-67. Choat, J. H., P. J. Doherty, et al. (1993). "Sampling of larvae and pelagic stages of coral reef fishes: a comparison of towed nets, purse seine and light-aggregation devices." Fishery Bulletin 91: 195-201. Chou, L. M., G. S. Y. Lim, et al. (1991). "An assessment of fish communities of artificial reef structures in Brunei Darussalam with recommendations for management and development." Resource Management and Optimization 9(1): 15-31. Chrisensen, M. S. and R. Winterbottom (1981). "A correction factor for, and its application to, visual censuses of littoral fish." S. Afr. J. Zool. DeMartini, E. E., F. A. Parrish, et al. (1996). "Interdecadal change in reef fish populations at French frigate shoals and midway atoll, northwestern Hawaiian Islands: statistical power in retrospect." Bull. Mar. Sci. 58(3): 804-825. DeMartini, E. E. and D. Roberts (1982). "An empirical test of biases in the rapid visual technique for species-time censuses of reef fish assemblages." Marine Biology 70: 129-134. Ensign and e. al. (1995). Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 52: 213-222. Fowler, A. J. (1987). "The development of sampling strategies for population studies of coral reef fishes. A case study." Coral Reefs 6(1): 49-58. Friedlander, A. (1993). Preliminary Assessment and Recommendations for Long-term Monitoring of Reef Fish Populations in the Proposed National Park on Ofu Island, American Samoa. Pago Pago, American Samoa, National Park Service. Fry, F. E. J. (1943). A method for the calculation of the growth of fishes from scale measurements. Toronto, University of Toronto Press. Green, L. E. and W. S. Alevizon (1989). "Comparative accuracies of visual assessment methods for coral reef fishes." Bull. Mar. Sci. 44: 899-912. Harmelin-Vivien, M. L. and P. Francour (1992). "Trawling or visual censusus? Methodological bias in the assessment of fish populations in seagrass beds." P.S.Z.N.I. Marine Ecology 13: 41-51. Harmelin-Vivien, M. L., J. G. Harmelin, et al. (1985). "Evaluation visuelle des peuplements et populations de poissons: methodes et problemes." Rev. Ecol. (Terre Vie) 40: 467-539. Jennings, S., S. S. Marshall, and N. V. C. Polunin 1996. Seychelles' marine protected areas: comparative structure and status of reef fish communities. Biological Conservation . Jennings, S., E. M. Grandcourt, and N. V. C. Polunin 1995. The effects of fishing on the diversity, biomass and trophic structure of Seychelles' reef fish communities. Coral Reefs 14:225-235. Jennings, S., and N. V. C. Polunin 1995. Effects of fishing on the biomass and structure of target reef fish communities. Journal of Applied Ecology 33:400-412. Jennings, S., and N. V. C. Polunin 1995. Biased underwater visual census biomass estimates for target-species in tropical reef fisheries. J. Fish Biol. 47:733-736. Keast, A. and J. Harker (1977). "Strip counts as a means of determining densities and habitat utilization patterns in lake fisheries." Env. Biol. Fish. 1(2): 181-188. Kimmel, J. J. (1985). "A new species-time method for visual assessment of fishes and its comparison with established methods." Env. Biol. Fish. 12: 23-32. Marshall, V. B. and D. W. Bourne (1967). Deep-sea photography in the study of fishes. Deep-sea Photography. J. B. Hersey. Baltimore, MA, Johns Hopkins Press: 251-294. McCormick, M. I. and J. H. Choat (1987). "Estimating total abundance of a large temperate-reef fish using visual strip-transects." Marine Biology 96: 469-478. O'Connell and Carlile (1994). N. Am. J. Fish. Manage. 14: 196-201. Russ, G. (1989). "Distribution and abundance of coral reef fishes in the Sumilon Island Reserve, central Philippines, after nine years of protection from fishing." Asian Marine Biology 6: 59-71. Russell, B. C., F. H. Talbot, et al. (1978). Collection and sampling of reef fishes. Coral Reefs: Research Methods. D. R. Stoddart and R. E. Johannes. Norwich, England, Page Bros.: 329-43. Sale, P. F. (1997). "Visual census of fishes: How well do we see what is there?" Proc. 8th ICRS, Panama: 1435-1440. Sale, P. F. and W. A. Douglas (1981). "Precision and accuracy of visual census techniques for fish assemblages on coral patch reefs." Env. Biol. Fishes 6(3/4): 333-339. Sale, P. F. and B. J. Sharp (1983). "Correction for bias in visual transect censuses of coral reef fishes." Coral Reefs 2: 37-42. Sanderson, S. L. and A. C. Solonsky (1986). "Comparison of rapid visual and a strip transect technique for censusing reef fish assemblages." Bull. Mar. Sci. 39(1): 119-129. Samoilys, M., H. Fuentes, I. Tuwai, B. Tikomainiusiladi, J. Leqata, D. Die, M. Wilson, S. Connell, M. Lincoln Smith, and R. Watson 1995. Application of underwater visual census to assessing coral reef fish stocks in the tropical Pacific. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, Department for Primary Industries, Queensland, Samoilys, M., and G. M. Carlos 1992. Developement of an underwater visual census method for assessing shallow water fish stocks in south west Pacific. Queensland Department of Primary Industries, Cairns. Samoilys, M., and G. Carlos 1991. A survey of reef fish stocks in Western Samoa: application of underwater visual census methods for fisheries personel. Queensland Department of Primary Industries, Cairns. Samoilys, M. A., and G. Carlos 2000. Determining methods of underwater visual census for estimating the abundance of coral reef fishes. Environmental Biology of Fishes. 57:289-304. Samoilys, M. 1997. Manual for assessing fish stocks on coral reefs. The State of Queensland, Department of Primary Industries, . Samoilys, M. 1992. Review of the underwater visual census method developed by the QDPI/ACIAR project: Visual assessment of reef fish stocks. Conference and workshop series QC9206. Department of Primary Industries, Brisbane. Seaman ,William, Jr '(2000).ARTIFICIAL REEF EVALUATION: With Applications to Natural MarineHabitats'.(CRC Press,:150. St. John, J., G. R. Russ, et al. (1990). "Accuracy and bias of visual estimates of numbers, size structure and biomass of a coral reef fish." MEPS 64: 253-262. Thompson, M. F. and R. W. Schmidt (1977). "Validation of the species/time random count technique sampling fish assemblages at Dry Tortugas." Proc. 3rd ICRS, Miami: 283-288. Thompson, T. E., D. G. Lindquist, et al. (1990). Assessment of reef fishes at Sombrero Key, Florida. Proc. 10th Annu. Scientific Diving Symp. of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences: Diving for Science 1990, St. Petersburg, FL (USA), 4-7 Oct 1990 Jaap, W.C. ed. Thresher, R. E. and J. S. Gunn (1986). "Comparative analysis of visual census techniques for highly mobile, reef-associated piscivores (Carangidae)." Env. Biol. Fish. 17: 93-116. White, A. T. (1988). "Chaetodon occurrence relative to coral reef habitats in the Philippines with implications for reef assessment." Proc. 6th ICRS 2: 427-432. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://coral.aoml.noaa.gov/pipermail/coral-list-old/attachments/20010228/03608eb2/attachment.html From Mhatziolos at worldbank.org Tue Feb 27 23:34:34 2001 From: Mhatziolos at worldbank.org (Mhatziolos at worldbank.org) Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 23:34:34 -0500 Subject: Job Announcements: Meso-American Barrier Reef System Project Message-ID: <200103051240.MAA26612@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> Three positions are being recruited for the Project Coordination Unit to oversee implementation of a GEF/World Bank Regional Project for the Conservation and Sustainabel Use of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, based in Belize City. The positions are for a Coral Reef Monitoring Specialist, a Webmaster/Information Management Specialist, and a Natural Resources Management Specialist. Project Description The goal of the Project is to enhance protection of the unique and vulnerable marine ecosystems of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, extending from Quintana Roo, Mexico, through Belize, Guatemala and the Bay Islands of Honduras. The Project is part of a long-term Program to safeguard the integrity and continued productivity of this transboundary marine ecosystem and is being actively promoted by a variety of donors and partners in the region, including WWF. The objectives of the Project are to: (a) strengthen Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) within the MBRS; (b) develop and implement a regional ecosystem monitoring and information system that will provide a synoptic view of the health of the MBRS and facilitate dissemination of these findings throughout the region; (c) promote measures which will serve to reduce non-sustainable patterns of economic exploitation, focusing initially on the fisheries and tourism sectors; (d) increase local and national capacity for environmental management through education, information sharing and training; and (e) facilitate the strengthening and coordinating of national policies, regulations, and institutional arrangements for marine ecosystem conservation and sustainable use. 1. Coral Reef/Environmental Monitoring Specialist The objective is to facilitate the installation, operation and maintenance of the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) of the MBRS. The specialist with be responsible for overseeing the technical team hired to design the EMP and for directing and supervising the execution of their duties. The EMP will involve the collection of information on sea currents, high-risk contamination areas, coral reef community structure and dynamics, relationships among ecosystems of the MBRS and factors that influence ecosystem dynamics, and help determine their state. Socioeconomic information will also be collected. This information will be entered into a regional EIS to assist decision makers responsble for managing the MBRS. Qualifications The Environmental Monitoring Program Specialist must meet the following requirements: (i) Masters or Doctorate Degree in Marine Biology, Quantitative Ecology or other similar qualifications; (ii) five to ten years work experience in the management and monitoring of coastal zones, preferably in coral reef monitoring in the MBRS region; (iii) be bilingual, English and Spanish (fluency in reading, writing and speaking). 2. Information Systems Specialist/Webmaster The Information/Webmaster Specialist will organize, design and implement an Environmental Information System (EIS) and the web page for the MesoAmerican Barrier Reef System (MBRS) project. He/she will also be responsible for updating and administering the MBRS web page. Qualifcations The Information Specialist must meet the following requirements: (i.) M. Sc. or B. Sc. in information or systems engineering; (ii) 5 to 10 years work experience in Regional Information Systems; (iii) bilingual, English and Spanish (fluency in reading, writing and speaking). 3. Natural Resources Management Specialist The NRM specialist is charged with strengthening the technical management of the Project Implementation Unit through the organization and supervision of tasks associated with: Management of Marine Protected Areas, the Promotion of Sustainable Use and Alternative Livelihoods, and Environmental Education. The NRM Specialist will be responsible for drafting Terms of Reference for specialists hired to implement these activities, help coordinate MBRS Project actvities with other initiatives in the region, and work closely with Project and counterpart technical staff to incorporate relevant results into the Environmental Information System (EIS) of the MBRS. Qualifications: The Natural Resources Management Specialist will have a PhD or Masters Degree in Marine Sciences or Coastal Resources Management. S/he must have 5-10 years working experience in natural resources in the MBRS region, an excellent command of Spanish and English and possess thorough knowledge of existing institutions and organizations in MBRS area. The Natural Resources Management Specialist should have knowledge in community development, formal & informal teaching and experience in areas related to environmental and social sectors. Leadership experience and supervision of group tasks and ability to organize activities is highly desirable. Successful candidates will live in Belize, the headquarters for the MBRS, and will be required to travel locally and regionally and to other areas of interest to to the MBRS Project. Closing date for receiving applications is March 12, 2001. For further information, including detailed Terms of Reference, contact: MesoAmerican Barrier Reef System Project Fisheries Administartion Building P.O. Box 148 Princess Margaret Drive Belize City, Belize Tel: 501-2-33895/ Fax: 501-2-34513 E-mail: mbrs at btl.net or jacobs_nd at yahoo.com ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Marea E. Hatziolos Senior Coastal and Marine Specialist Environment Department MC5-845 The World Bank 1818 H. St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20433 tel: (202) 473-1061 fax: (202) 522-0367 ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From rsalm at tnc.org Mon Feb 26 08:18:27 2001 From: rsalm at tnc.org (rsalm at tnc.org) Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 8:18:27 HST Subject: Blue Bay Marine Park in Mauritius Message-ID: <200103051937.TAA28038@coral.aoml.noaa.gov> I have visited the site indicated in an earlier email and I wrote letters to the President, the Prime Minister and all the minister's listed, but the emails would not transmit. As the person who did the original assessments of Blue and Balaclava and made the original proposals that they should be declared protected areas in 1974, I am naturally concerned. regards "Karim Jaufeerally" Wrote: | | Save Blue Bay Marine Park | | Greetings, | | My name is Karim Jaufeerally from Mauritius in the Indian | Ocean, we have = | two declared marine parks both of which are under stress | from = | development and tourism. The least affected marine park, | the Blue Bay = | Marine Park, is under threat from promoters who wish to | build a hotel = | right in the middle of it. | | Please visit the following web site to get acquainted with | the = | prevailing situation and please help by letting the | Mauritian Government = | know of your concern. | | http://www.intnet.mu/iels/bbmp.htm | | There are e-mail links directly to Government Departments | | Please help, every e-mail will count | | Many thanks | | Karim Jaufeerally | | ~~~~~~~ | For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to | coral-list or the | digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular | on the | menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. | | Dr Rodney V Salm Director Asia-Pacific Coastal Marine Program The Nature Conservancy, 923 Nu'uanu Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, USA Tel: 808-5876284 (dir); 808-5374508 x284; Fax: 808-5452019; Email: rsalm at tnc.org ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver. From GBUCK at crs.loc.gov Mon Feb 26 08:50:32 2001 From: GBUCK at crs.loc.gov (Gene Buck) Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 08:50:32 -0500 Subject: Review panel volunteers needed - new CRS report Message-ID: Colleagues: I'm seeking volunteers for an expert panel to provide review comments on a 6-page short report for Congress that's just been completed. This report summarizes and reviews recent acitions and discussions about marine protected areas/marine reserves. I should have this product ready for review by the first week of March (March 5th or so). Abstract: "The Clinton Administration took several actions to increase protection at designated marine sites, called marine protected areas, during the 106th Congress. Congress is likely to examine both recent actions and the concepts behind the protection efforts, especially in connection with appropriations and reauthorization legislation during the 107th Congress. The Bush Administration position on these actions is unknown." I'm seeking reviewers who are able to get comments back to me within a month (no later than April 6th). If interested, please e-mail me a few sentences stating briefly your qualifications for serving on this expert panel. I anticipate selecting about 8-10 individuals to serve on this panel. I will provide the text for review by regular mail (please provide your postal mailing address when you respond to this message). I'd like to receive your comments either by fax or e-mail. Comments should address the need for CRS to provide comprehensive, objective, and non-partisan information to Congress. Participation on this review panel will be anonymous, and no attributions will be made to reviewers or review comments without permission. Thanks to all who have participated on my expert panels in the past; your continued and excellent critiques of my products have been extremely beneficial to Congress!! Gene Buck, Senior Analyst Congressional Research Service gbuck at crs.loc.gov ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please visit www.coral.noaa.gov, click on Popular on the menu bar, then click on Coral-List Listserver.