P. versipora, C. gaboensis

[chiara caligara]

Dear Listers,
I'm looking for photos of these two species of corals: the soft coral
Capnella gaboensis and the stony coral Plesiastrea versipora. I hope you
will be able to give me some suggestions.
Thank you,
Chiara

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Subject: Call for proposals re: coral reef conservation (due date April 3)
Resent-From: noaa.coral at noaa.gov
Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2002 06:56:11 -0500
From: "Roger B Griffis" <Roger.B.Griffis at noaa.gov>
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
To: CORAL Announce <CORAL-Announce at lists.coralreefalliance.org>,
     Coral Reefs Egroup <coralreefs at egroups.com>,
     CMPAN <cmpan at ucdavis.edu>,
     corallist <Coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov>,
     _NOAA Coral <noaa.coral at noaa.gov>

*  Please distribute - proposals due by April 3, 2002 *

Call for Proposals:  Funding available for coral reef conservation projects.

(For application see http://www.nfwf.org/programs/coralreef.htm)

In partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) and others, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is
accepting proposals for projects that build public-private partnerships
to reduce and prevent degradation of coral reefs and associated reef
habitats
(e.g. seagrass beds, mangroves etc.). Projects may address causes of
coral reef degradation wherever they occur, from inland areas to coastal
watersheds to the reefs and surrounding marine environment. Proposals
are due April 3, 2002 (no exceptions).  Additional information is provided
below.

For application instructions or other information see
http://www.nfwf.org/programs/coralreef.htm or contact Michelle Pico
(pico at nfwf.org).
_____________________________________________

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR CORAL REEF CONSERVATION
PROJECTS

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is accepting proposals
for projects that build public-private partnerships to reduce and
prevent degradation of coral reefs and associated reef habitats (e.g.
seagrass beds, mangroves etc.). Projects may address causes of coral
reef degradation wherever they occur, from inland areas to
coastal watersheds to the reefs and surrounding marine environment.
Proposals should support partnerships that provide solutions to specific
problems to help prevent coral reef degradation through one or more of
the following activities:

     Reducing impacts from pollution and sedimentation;
     Reducing impacts from over-harvesting and other fishing activities;

     Reducing impacts of tourism and boating;
     Restoring damaged reefs;
     Increasing community awareness through education and stewardship
activities.

Proposals are due April 3, 2002 (no exceptions).

Background
Coral reefs and their associated habitats are among the most
biologically diverse and complex ecosystems in the world. This
incredible diversity supports economies through activities such as
tourism, fishing, and pharmaceutical production. Despite their
importance, coral reefs are rapidly being degraded and destroyed by a
variety of human impacts such as pollution, overfishing, and physical
disturbance to the reefs.

Priority projects will include those that:

   1.Build public-private partnerships, develop innovative partnerships,
are community-based, involve multiple stakeholders;
   2.Provide solutions to specific problems to reduce and prevent
degradation of coral reefs in the above listed areas;
   3.Are coordinated and consistent with on-going coral reef
conservation initiatives such as International Coral Reef Initiative's
Framework for Action and Renewed Call to
     Action , the U.S. National Action Plan (U.S. Coral Reef Task Force,
State and Territorial coral reef management programs, and U.S. All
Islands Coral Reef Initiative, as appropriate;
   4.Are focused on U.S. domestic, U.S. insular (territorial,
commonwealth), Freely Associated States (Micronesia, Marshall Islands
and Palau), Caribbean or Mesoamerican coral reef ecosystems;
   5.Address an unmet need that will provide direct benefits to coral
reefs;
   6.Target a specific audience and address specific threats with a
hands-on approach.

Awards and Matching Funds
Most grants will be between $10,000 and $50,000. The average grant will
be approximately $25,000. Proposals should describe projects or progress
that can be achieved in a 12 month time period but may be part of a
long-term effort. All projects should include matching funding from
project partners at a minimum ratio of 1:1 - although leverage
ratios of 2:1 are preferred. As most of the grant dollars available for
coral conservation will be federal (U.S. Department of Commerce=s
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), matching contributions
must be from non-federal sources.

Eligible Applicants
Applications will be accepted from U.S. or international non-profit
organizations, academic institutions and government agencies (except
U.S. federal agencies). U.S. federal agencies are encouraged to work
collaboratively with non-federal project partners.

To Apply: Submit application, see below.
Electronic versions of the application form for coral reef conservation
are available below. Applicants will be notified after August 5th as to
the status of their proposal. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
does not anticipate another call for coral reef conservation proposals
before January of 2003. If you have any questions about the program,
please contact Michelle Pico (pico at nfwf.org).

  Roger Griffis <roger.b.griffis at noaa.gov>
  Policy Advisor
  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  U.S. Department of Commerce

  Roger Griffis
  Policy Advisor                                <roger.b.griffis at noaa.gov>
  National Oceanic and Atmospheric
  Administration
  U.S. Department of Commerce
  NOAA/NOS/OCRM 1305 East West Highway          Pager: 888-995-4334
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  First Name    Roger
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