From a_stone at reefkeeper.org Tue Oct 1 08:19:21 2002 From: a_stone at reefkeeper.org (Alexander Stone) Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 08:19:21 -0400 Subject: No subject Message-ID: ****************************************** * R E E F D I S P A T C H * * October, 2002 * * _____________________________________ * * WILL YELLOWFIN GROUPERS SURVIVE * * IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS? * * * ****************************************** A Periodic Inside Look at a Coral Reef Issue from Alexander Stone, ReefGuardian International Director __________________________________________________ Dear Friend of Reef Fish: A yellowfin grouper spawning aggregation in the U.S. Virgin Islands is in danger. It is at risk of being fished to extinction -- as has happened to many other spawning aggregations throughout the Caribbean. I am writing to ask your help in preventing this avoidable tragedy by signing onto ReefGuardian International's Save America's Groupers petition at http://www.reefguardian.org/Campaigns/SaveOurReefFishGRP/PetitionGRP.html. Each year, from February to May, large numbers of yellowfin grouper migrate to a small area of the Grammanic Bank in the U.S. Virgin Islands to reproduce. This is a critical event, as it is the only time that these grouper spawn. Unfortunately for the groupers and us, having such large numbers of fish packed together in such a small area makes them an easy target that lures fishers from far and wide. If spawning yellowfin groupers continue to be killed this way while they're trying to reproduce, the future of the species in the U.S. Virgin Islands may be jeopardized. Once a spawning aggregation is fished out, it most likely will not recover. It is gone forever. That is why we have to make sure that this does NOT happen to the Grammanic Bank yellowfin grouper aggregation. Without protection, mounting fishing pressure could endanger the fate of the yellowfin grouper in the Virgin Islands. But you can help save this yellowfin grouper spawning aggregation by simply signing on to ReefGuardian International's Save America's Groupers petition at http://www.reefguardian.org/Campaigns/SaveOurReefFishGRP/PetitionGRP.html. ReefGuardian International has formally requested that the U.S. Caribbean Fishery Management Council close this spawning aggregation to fishing during the yellowfin grouper's entire February-through-May spawning season. This will allow yellowfin groupers to spawn and prevent the untimely loss of sexually mature fish. Our request for full spawning season protection of the Grammanic Bank yellowfin grouper aggregation will be considered by the Council in December. ReefGuardian Conservation Associates are working hard to convince voting Council members to implement this full protection. But this is not enough. The decision-makers also need to hear from you. If you believe, as we do, that there can be NO EXCUSE for destroying any grouper spawning aggregation, let these federal regulators know by signing on to ReefGuardian International's Save Our Groupers petition at http://www.reefguardian.org/Campaigns/SaveOurReefFishGRP/PetitionGRP.html. We'll submit your petition to the U.S. Caribbean Fishery Management Council and keep the pressure on to win full spawning season protection for the Grammanic Bank yellowfin grouper aggregation. But please sign on to the petition now -- while Grammanic Bank's groupers still have a fighting chance. Thanks for caring, Alexander Stone Executive Director ReefGuardian International *************************** http://www.reefguardian.org *************************** For more information on yellowfin groupers and all of America's groupers, go to: http://www.reefguardian.org/Campaigns/SaveOurReefFishGRP/MoreInfoGRP.html ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From msalmon at riverbanks.org Tue Oct 1 10:27:19 2002 From: msalmon at riverbanks.org (Melissa Salmon) Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 10:27:19 -0400 Subject: coral-list-daily V2 #495 Message-ID: The quote is from a wonderful feminist that lead the fight for access to birth control for women. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead It is one of my favorites! -Melissa Salmon Riverbanks Zoological Park - Aquarium Columbia, South Carolina, USA -----Original Message----- From: owner-coral-list-daily at aoml.noaa.gov [mailto:owner-coral-list-daily at aoml.noaa.gov] Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 1:05 AM To: coral-list-daily at coral.aoml.noaa.gov Subject: coral-list-daily V2 #495 coral-list-daily Tuesday, October 1 2002 Volume 02 : Number 495 notable quote Re: notable quote Re: notable quote ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 12:25:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Paula Morgan Subject: notable quote - --0-672232641-1033413909=:18093 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Greetings Coral List: My students are and I are looking for the exact quote (and its author) of a statement paraphrased below: "Never underestimate the impact of a small group of committed citizens to change an outcome." Does this sound famliar to anyone? Please help if you know. Paula Morgan, The Planet Ocean Ranger Project - --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo! - --0-672232641-1033413909=:18093 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii

Greetings Coral List:

My students are and I are looking for the exact quote (and its author) of a statement paraphrased below:

"Never underestimate the impact of a small group of committed citizens to change an outcome."

Does this sound famliar to anyone? Please help if you know.

Paula Morgan, The Planet Ocean Ranger Project


Do you Yahoo!?
New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo! - --0-672232641-1033413909=:18093-- ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 15:55:13 EDT From: SMHoke at aol.com Subject: Re: notable quote - --part1_157.15033905.2aca0621_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hello: If I am not mistaken, it was Margaret Mead who once said: "Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - --Margaret Mead, anthropologist Best Regards, S. Michael Hoke Graduate Student NSU Oceanographic Ctr. hokes at nova.edu - --part1_157.15033905.2aca0621_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hello:

      If I am not mistaken, it was Margaret Mead who once said:

"Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world;
indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
--Margaret Mead, anthropologist

     



Best Regards,
S. Michael Hoke
Graduate Student
NSU Oceanographic Ctr.
hokes at nova.edu

 - --part1_157.15033905.2aca0621_boundary-- ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 13:02:59 -0700 From: Tracy Grogan Subject: Re: notable quote Attributed to Margaret Mead, but not part of her writings:

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.




Tracy Grogan
Marketing Program Manager
Customer Advocacy
Cisco Systems, Inc.
phone:408-526-4396
fax:408:527.0735
email:tgrogan at cisco.com


~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . ------------------------------ End of coral-list-daily V2 #495 ******************************* ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From nklingener at bellsouth.net Tue Oct 1 11:09:21 2002 From: nklingener at bellsouth.net (Nancy Klingener) Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 11:09:21 -0400 Subject: coral-list-daily V2 #495 Message-ID: I think you're mixing up Margaret Mead (anthropologist, author of Coming Of Age In Samoa) and Margaret Sanger (birth control advocate). Both pioneering women in their fields for sure. Nancy Klingener -----Original Message----- From: owner-coral-list at aoml.noaa.gov [mailto:owner-coral-list at aoml.noaa.gov]On Behalf Of Melissa Salmon Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 10:27 AM To: 'coral-list-daily at aoml.noaa.gov' Subject: RE: coral-list-daily V2 #495 The quote is from a wonderful feminist that lead the fight for access to birth control for women. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead It is one of my favorites! -Melissa Salmon Riverbanks Zoological Park - Aquarium Columbia, South Carolina, USA -----Original Message----- From: owner-coral-list-daily at aoml.noaa.gov [mailto:owner-coral-list-daily at aoml.noaa.gov] Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 1:05 AM To: coral-list-daily at coral.aoml.noaa.gov Subject: coral-list-daily V2 #495 coral-list-daily Tuesday, October 1 2002 Volume 02 : Number 495 notable quote Re: notable quote Re: notable quote ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 12:25:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Paula Morgan Subject: notable quote - --0-672232641-1033413909=:18093 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Greetings Coral List: My students are and I are looking for the exact quote (and its author) of a statement paraphrased below: "Never underestimate the impact of a small group of committed citizens to change an outcome." Does this sound famliar to anyone? Please help if you know. Paula Morgan, The Planet Ocean Ranger Project - --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo! - --0-672232641-1033413909=:18093 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii

Greetings Coral List:

My students are and I are looking for the exact quote (and its author) of a statement paraphrased below:

"Never underestimate the impact of a small group of committed citizens to change an outcome."

Does this sound famliar to anyone? Please help if you know.

Paula Morgan, The Planet Ocean Ranger Project


Do you Yahoo!?
New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo! - --0-672232641-1033413909=:18093-- ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 15:55:13 EDT From: SMHoke at aol.com Subject: Re: notable quote - --part1_157.15033905.2aca0621_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hello: If I am not mistaken, it was Margaret Mead who once said: "Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - --Margaret Mead, anthropologist Best Regards, S. Michael Hoke Graduate Student NSU Oceanographic Ctr. hokes at nova.edu - --part1_157.15033905.2aca0621_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hello:

      If I am not mistaken, it was Margaret Mead who once said:

"Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world;
indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
--Margaret Mead, anthropologist

     



Best Regards,
S. Michael Hoke
Graduate Student
NSU Oceanographic Ctr.
hokes at nova.edu

 - --part1_157.15033905.2aca0621_boundary-- ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 13:02:59 -0700 From: Tracy Grogan Subject: Re: notable quote Attributed to Margaret Mead, but not part of her writings:

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.




Tracy Grogan
Marketing Program Manager
Customer Advocacy
Cisco Systems, Inc.
phone:408-526-4396
fax:408:527.0735
email:tgrogan at cisco.com


~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . ------------------------------ End of coral-list-daily V2 #495 ******************************* ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From rcheck at ucla.edu Tue Oct 1 17:17:21 2002 From: rcheck at ucla.edu (Reef Check Headquarters) Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 14:17:21 -0700 Subject: View the latest edition of The Transect Line, Reef Check's Newsletter! Message-ID: Please take the time to stop by and view the latest issue of The Transect Line, News from the Reef Check Global Network, at http://www.reefcheck.org. This new issue features: Reef Check Teams in Action - Mexico - South Africa - Florida Spotlight on Reef Check Site - Egypt Trainings, Workshops, and Meetings - WSSD - ISRS - National Academy of Science - Coral Reef Task Force - CWWA/CEF Conference - CEA Members Day - DEMA - Caribbean Coral Reef Conference - Itmems II Reef Check Champions - UN Awards Methods Check - Rock vs. Dead Coral Other Reef Check News - RC Philippines receives grant - RC training video update - Ocean Nomads - Reef Check at Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort - Join Reef Check - Send us your updates Coral Reefs in the News - Coastal Sprawl - AMCA Happy Reading, Kelly McGee Editor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Outreach Coordinator Reef Check Headquarters Institute of the Environment 1362 Hershey Hall, Box 951496 University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095-1496 USA 1-310-794-4985 (phone) 1-310-825-0758 (fax) rcheck2 at ucla.edu www.reefcheck.org Starfish are falling stars who have landed in the sea ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From path at austmus.gov.au Wed Oct 2 03:23:13 2002 From: path at austmus.gov.au (Pat Hutchings) Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 17:23:13 +1000 Subject: Conservation of marine inverts Message-ID: Recently an extensive review of the Conservation Status of marine invertebrates in Australia's EEZ has been undertaken by Ponder et al- for Environment Australia- and it is now on the Australian Museum web site- it has an extensive coral reef section- as well as a large bibliography- Cheers- by the way it is 600pp. and will also go on as a pdf file shortly -- Dr Pat Hutchings Principal Research Scientist Marine Invertebrates Australian Museum 6 College Street Sydney 2010 Australia PH: 61-2-9320 6243 FAX: 61-2-9320 6042 path at austmus.gov.au Visit the Australian Museum on-line at http://www.austmus.gov.au Just released the Catalogue of Australian Polychaetes- an update of Day and Hutchings (1979). You can find it at http://www.environment.gov.au/abrs/abif-fauna/volswww.htm. Polychaete & Allies, Fauna of Australia Vol 4a- 2000-for sales see sales at publish.csiro.au --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Pat Hutchings Dr The Australian Museum Marine Invertebrates Dr Pat Hutchings Dr The Australian Museum Marine Invertebrates 6, College Street Fax: 61 (0)2 9320 6042 Sydney Work: 61 (0)2 9320 6243 NSW 2010 Australia Additional Information: Last Name Hutchings First Name Dr Pat Version 2.1 Name: InterScan_Disclaimer.txt InterScan_Disclaimer.txt Type: Plain Text (text/plain) Encoding: 7bit From Michael.Rard at univ-reunion.fr Wed Oct 2 09:23:13 2002 From: Michael.Rard at univ-reunion.fr (Michaël RARD) Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 16:23:13 +0300 Subject: estimation of atoll formation Message-ID: Hi all coral-listers, I'm searching any informations about the necessary time (millions of years ?) for corals to build an atoll structure. Many thanks for any informations. Best regards Micha?l -- Micha?l RARD Laboratoire d'Ecologie Marine, Universit? de la R?union 97715 Saint Denis messag CEDEX 9, France Tel : (262) 262-93-81-57, Fax : (262) 262-93-86-85 http://perso.wanadoo.fr/mika.dit.kl/html/ContactsMika.htm From osha at oshadavidson.com Wed Oct 2 10:41:48 2002 From: osha at oshadavidson.com (Osha Gray Davidson) Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 07:41:48 -0700 Subject: Another Margaret Mead quote Message-ID: At the risk of starting a "Margaret Mead Quote-athon" (perhaps not so bad an idea), I did want to post another relevant Mead quote -- and my personal favorite: "I truly believe that we in this generation must come to terms with nature, and I think we're challenged as mankind has never been challenged before to prove our maturity and our mastery, not of nature, but of ourselves." -- "CBS Reports: The Silent Spring of Rachel Carson," March 1963. The passing of nearly two generations since her observation, and the environmental decline during the intervening years, has made it all the more imperative that we heed her advice, IMHO. Cheers, Osha At 10:05 PM 10/1/2002, you wrote: >Hello: > > If I am not mistaken, it was Margaret Mead who once said: > >"Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world; >indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." >- - --Margaret Mead, anthropologist ================================ Osha Gray Davidson Home page: www.OshaDavidson.com 301 E. Maryland Ave Phone: (602) 263-5582 Phoenix, AZ 85012 E-Mail: osha at oshadavidson.com USA www.turtlehousefoundation.org ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From osha at oshadavidson.com Wed Oct 2 17:10:47 2002 From: osha at oshadavidson.com (Osha Gray Davidson) Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 14:10:47 -0700 Subject: Oops! Message-ID: In an earlier posting, I incorrectly attributed the quote below to Margaret Mead when it should be, of course, attributed to Rachel Carson. Apologies for the mix-up! Osha "I truly believe that we in this generation must come to terms with nature, and I think we're challenged as mankind has never been challenged before to prove our maturity and our mastery, not of nature, but of ourselves." -- "CBS Reports: The Silent Spring of Rachel Carson," March 1963. ================================ Osha Gray Davidson Home page: www.OshaDavidson.com 301 E. Maryland Ave Phone: (602) 263-5582 Phoenix, AZ 85012 E-Mail: osha at oshadavidson.com USA www.turtlehousefoundation.org ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From crcp at africaonline.co.ke Thu Oct 3 01:22:40 2002 From: crcp at africaonline.co.ke (crcp) Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 13:22:40 +0800 Subject: Kenyan Coral Disease Update - First Fungus Message-ID: Listers I reported a coral disease or syndrome in Kenya in late February of this year. As an update Willie Wilson has made nice electron microscope images of the infected and normal tissue which you can see at different magnifications at http://www.k.p.ryan.btinternet.co.uk/Joanne The images suggest a fungus, which I believe is the first record of a fungus infecting hard corals. You are welcome to send us comments, but we would like to ask those listers that have experience in identifying fungi to take a look and send us any information that might help us to identifying this fungus. Can one tell if this primarily a marine or terrestrial fungus? etc. The disease disappeared with the changing monsoon in April so we can not get more samples or undertake experiments until it returns. Thanks Tim McClanahan, PhD The Wildlife Conservation Society Coral Reef Conservation Project Kibaki Flats #12 Bamburi, Kenyatta Beach P.O. Box 99470 Mombasa, Kenya Tel: 254 11 485570, 486549 Fax: 254 11 475157 web site: www.wcs.org/marine and --------------------------------- Dr Willie Wilson Marine Biological Association Citadel Hill Plymouth, PL1 2PB UK Tel: +44 1752 633356 Fax: +44 1752 633102 email: whw at mba.ac.uk --------------------------------- ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From Jim.Hendee at noaa.gov Fri Oct 4 05:19:52 2002 From: Jim.Hendee at noaa.gov (Jim Hendee) Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 05:19:52 -0400 Subject: Virus stuff, again Message-ID: Ladies & Gents, Apparently, a virus has spread through some users of coral-list. However, let me assure you that coral-list was not the mechanism for spreading this virus. It appears that some coral-list subscribers had the virus and their email address book was used as the lookup table for the virus for the spreading of the virus to their personal correspondents. Unfortunately, you/we as contributors to coral-list may be in some of the address books where the virus has landed. Having said that, I still can't guarantee that at some time in the future coral-list won't be a vector for a virus. Please keep your computers up-to-date with the latest, appropriate virus detection sofware. This protects you as well as the rest of us. Finally, let me say that behind the scenes, I intercept junk-mail and viruses sent to coral-list nearly every day, so at least we've got some level of protection. One thing that helps me is in keeping messages down to 30K in size (by configuration of the listsever, not through moderation of the list), because most viruses are larger than this. SO, please remember not to attach large documents or pictures in your postings to coral-list; I'll just have to through them back at you.. Better to post a URL to those items in a message to the list. Y'all have a good time now, y'hear? Cheers, Jim coral-list administrator ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From cbeaver at falcon.tamucc.edu Fri Oct 4 12:28:46 2002 From: cbeaver at falcon.tamucc.edu (Dr. Carl R. Beaver) Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 11:28:46 -0500 Subject: Management papers at ICRS meetings Message-ID: Greetings All; I seem to recall a note recently posted to the Coral-list describing the increase in "Reef Management" papers presented at past ICRS meetings. I've searched recent postings but have found nothing. Does anyone recall this information or whom might have posted it? Carl Beaver Ph.D. Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies NRC 2300, 6300 Ocean Dr. Corpus Christi, Texas 78412 Ph. 361-825-5795 Fx. 361-825-2770 E-mail: cbeaver at falcon.tamucc.edu ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From Gang.Liu at noaa.gov Mon Oct 7 08:31:14 2002 From: Gang.Liu at noaa.gov (Gang Liu) Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 08:31:14 -0400 Subject: Coral Bleaching in the NW Hawaiian Islands Message-ID: We have learned that coral bleaching was observed the NW Hawaiian Islands from a sustained period of hot water and calm winds! Based on NOAA satellite monitoring, the furthest reaches of the NW Hawaiian Islands, including Midway Atoll, experienced rather significantly high SSTs from early August through early September this year. Sea surface temperature at Midway reached up to 28.9 deg C in August, which is 1 deg C above our bleaching threshold of 27.9 deg C: http://orbit-net.nesdis.noaa.gov/orad/sub/sst_series_midway_cur.html Only twice before, in our records, have we seen these extreme levels during the summer, 1987 and 1988 - but those events occurred in late-August (not so early in the season)! Our DHW charts show an accumulation of 9.6 DHWs at Midway Atoll over the summer season: http://www.osdpd.noaa.gov/PSB/EPS/SST/dhw_news.html http://www.osdpd.noaa.gov/PSB/EPS/SST/data2/dhwp.10.4.2002.gif In early August, we (NOAA Coral Reef Watch) sent out an early warning based on NOAA satellite coral bleaching HotSpot products to the coral-list for potential bleaching in the area. Anyone with in-situ observations please advise us/and or ReefBase in details: http://www.reefbase.org/input/bleachingreport/index.asp NOAA Coral Reef Watch -- ============================ Gang Liu, Ph.D. NOAA/NESDIS/ORA E/RA3 NOAA Science Center, Rm 711 5200 Auth Road Camp Springs, MD 20746 Tel: 301-763-8176 ext 30 Fax: 301-763-8108 Email: Gang.Liu at noaa.gov ============================ ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From Jim.Hendee at noaa.gov Mon Oct 7 11:49:39 2002 From: Jim.Hendee at noaa.gov (Jim Hendee) Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 11:49:39 -0400 Subject: Virus fix? Message-ID: Coral-Listers, PLEASE do not hold me accountable for this, but this little application may be of help to those of you who suspect you may have a virus: http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/ CONSIDER using it even if you don't think you have a virus. I offer no guarantees and can not and will not advise you on how to use it, but I can tell you this: it is pretty simple. READ the entire page before you attempt to use the application. Once again, please don't ask me how it works, etc.; I'm only offering this information to those out there who are totally clueless about virus protection and also may be unwittingly helping to spread this virus everywhere. cheers, Jim ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From Jim.Hendee at noaa.gov Mon Oct 7 13:09:56 2002 From: Jim.Hendee at noaa.gov (Jim Hendee) Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 13:09:56 -0400 Subject: [Fwd: Re: Virus stuff, again] Message-ID: The following may be of help: -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Virus stuff, again Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 10:14:18 -0600 From: "Mark Eakin" Reply-To: mark.eakin at noaa.gov Organization: NOAA/NGDC Paleoclimatology To: Jim Hendee References: <3D9D5D38.7035030 at noaa.gov> Jim, I've gotten a half dozen more of these over the weekend. Perhaps you could post the information on the virus itself so that people have a better chance of eliminating it. Virus name: W32/Bugbear at MM Information about this virus may be found here, or you can search for it at http://vil.nai.com/VIL/default.asp. Have fun! Mark ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From kayanne at eps.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp Mon Oct 7 13:17:39 2002 From: kayanne at eps.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp (Hajime Kayanne) Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 09:17:39 -0800 Subject: Trouble in submisssion forms,10ICRS site Message-ID: Dear Coral-list, The submission forms for pre-registration and mini-symposium proposal in the 10th International Coral Reef Symposium web site had not been worked when I announced it in this list. Now it is working. And we, Organizing Committee of 10ICRS, wait for your submission. I apologize for this inconvenience and wish you to visit the site again http://www.plando.co.jp/icrs2 and to join the symposium also! Hajime Kayanne Secretariat General -------------------- Hajime Kayanne (Fieldwork in Seychelles, Kenya and Egypt from 29 September to 19 October: now at Kenya) Department of Earth & Planetary Science University of Tokyo ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From jch at aoml.noaa.gov Wed Oct 9 11:16:36 2002 From: jch at aoml.noaa.gov (coral-list admin) Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 11:16:36 -0400 Subject: listserver was down Message-ID: Dear Coral-Listers, Unfortunately, the mail servers here at NOAA/AOML were down for most of yesterday, hence some coral-list mail may have gotten lost in the shuffle. We are stil working on sorting things out. If you posted something but it still hasn't shown up, please try again later today; or, if it is urgent, send it directly to me at jim.hendee at noaa.gov. Sorry for the inconvenience... Cheers, jim ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From sph at coralcay.org Wed Oct 9 11:48:37 2002 From: sph at coralcay.org (Simon Harding) Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 11:48:37 -0400 Subject: Position Available Message-ID: Dear list members, Position available: Director - Science Department for Coral Cay Conservation (CCC) Ltd. Coral Cay Conservation Ltd. is an award winning not-for-profit NGO that currently runs terrestrial and marine conservation projects in Fiji, Honduras and The Philippines. We are seeking an experienced postgraduate (with PhD preferred) to manage the CCC Science Department. The successful applicant will have a background in management and research of both marine and terrestrial science based projects, with proven experience of over 12 months fieldwork. The position is at director level, thus a considerable amount of management experience will be needed. Terms of Reference are attached. Applications: Letter/ CV (email only) to: Mr. Peter Raines, Managing Director, Coral Cay Conservation psr at coralcay.org, /www.coralcay.org/ Work is London-based with international travel. Closing date for applications is October 30th 2002. More information is provided below. Thank you. Simon Harding Ph.D. Marine Science Co-ordinator -- Coral Cay Conservation, 13th Floor, The Tower, 125 High Street, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 2JG, UK. Direct dial: +44-(0)20-8545-7721 General switchboard: +44 (0)870-750-0668 Fax: +44 (0)870-750-0667 www.coralcay.org "Providing resources to help sustain livelihoods and alleviate poverty through the protection, restoration and management of coral reefs and tropical forests." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TERMS OF REFERENCE Director of Science QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION Position: Director of Science Line Manager: Managing Director Department: Science Principal place of work: CCC Head Office (London SW19), with international travel Salary: ?17,000-20,000 (dependent upon qualifications/experience) Closing date for applications: 30 October 2002 (re-advertisement of post) SUMMARY OF POSITION The Director of Science is a full member of the Board of Directors of Coral Cay Conservation Ltd (CCC) with senior management responsibility for the CCC Science Department. Key areas of responsibility include: Project development, planning, finance, personnel recruitment and management, and logistics and coordination of scientific programmes run by CCC. The Director of Science will ensure that the aims and objectives of the scientific components of CCC projects are achieved safely, efficiently and within agreed policies, budgets and schedules. DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY ? Improving efficiency and effectiveness of the scientific objectives of CCC expeditions within agreed guidelines and budgets. ? Line-management of Science Department staff and expedition field scientists. ? Recruitment, selection and training of expedition science staff. ? Direct reporting to the Board of Directors. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Departmental Review ? Review, evaluate and advise upon current operational policies within the Science Department. ? Review and evaluation of current Science Department staff and facilities. ? Periodic review the relationship between the Science Department and the rest of CCC. ? Develop a consultancy group within the Science Department. ? Develop scientifically recognized postgraduate course structure within CCC projects. ? Establish departmental GIS and remote sensing capability. 2. Departmental Management ? Facilitate good communication within the Science Department, and with other CCC departments, ensuring that line management is made aware of the needs of the science department in terms of time/equipment/personnel resources. ? Assist in the development of new CCC projects. ? Ensure timely delivery of scientific outputs. ? Establish and maintain collaborations with third party scientific institutions and persons. ? Organise conferencing and paper writing outputs with the rest of the department. 3. Funding ? Establish a database of potential sources of funding and prepare funding applications. ? Seek full financial independence of the science department within 18 months from the date of appointment. 4. Staff Recruitment, Selection and Training ? Review and evaluate current and future staffing level requirements. ? Co-ordination and development of staff selection procedures. ? Pre-departure staff administration and briefing. ? Maintenance of staff records. ? Oversee the development of training materials for staff and volunteers. ? Assist with volunteer recruitment strategies. 5. Data analysis and report writing ? Write and partake in development of key scientific outputs of the department including: ? Scientific peer reviewed papers; ? Educational materials; ? Posters and other publicity information (e.g. newsletters); ? Maintenance and update of web-based science outputs; ? Analysis of data from CCC field projects and consultancy contracts. 6. Internal co-ordination, liaison and day to day office tasks ? Dissemination of relevant information to other departments regarding the planning and management of projects. ? General enquiries and departmental administration as part of the day to day running of the department will be required. ? Recruitment, coordination and supervision of departmental interns and work placement students. ? Answering scientific correspondence ? Coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate theses produced in collaboration with CCC. 7. Company Director Responsibilities The Director of Science will be appointed a full director of CCC, with the full statutory responsibilities of a company director. REQUIREMENTS - ESSENTIAL ? Proven ability to produce good written and presentation materials. ? Competent in time and risk management. ? Proven practical leadership ability. ? Excellent written and oral communication skills. ? Excellent administrative/organisational skills with a methodical approach to work. ? Proven ability to effectively network and collaborate with other colleagues and institutions within a similar field. ? Computer literate - competent in word processing, spreadsheet use and database management. ? Ability to undertake analysis of large environmental data sets. Working knowledge of univariate and multivariate techniques and packages (eg. SPSS, PRIMER, MINITAB). ? Experience of GIS and remote sensing. ? Considerable knowledge of international scientific environment and development issues. ? Understanding of up to date tropical coral reef and rainforest research and management issues and community based conservation programmes. ? Minimum three years experience in management of projects in the development/science sector with extensive (24 months) tropical fieldwork experience. ? 12 months experience of personnel management within a field relevant to the post. ? Hold a completed Msc (minimum)/PhD (preferred) in relevant academic field. ? A proven track record of successful grant applications. ? Experience in the production of scientific reports, papers, and environmental management plans/EIA. REQUIREMENTS - DESIRABLE ? Advanced scuba-diving qualification. ? Mountain leadership qualifications (e.g. MLTB Summer Mountain Leader Award). ? Other relevant outdoor qualifications (e.g. First Aid; VHF radio). ? Human resources management. ? Financial planning, management and accounting. ? Ability to write business plans. ? Full, clean drivers license ? Involvement in a development and/or environmental project as a leader or project manager. ? Management of scuba diving and/or mountain trekking activities. ? Database design. ? Qualifications and/or experience in Business Management. APPLICATIONS Please send CV (with two referees) and covering letter BY EMAIL ONLY to: Peter Raines Managing Director Email: psr at coralcay.org END ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From owner-coral-list at aoml.noaa.gov Wed Oct 9 21:21:54 2002 From: owner-coral-list at aoml.noaa.gov (owner-coral-list at aoml.noaa.gov) Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 21:21:54 -0400 Subject: test of coral-list, please ignore Message-ID: test of new coral-list alias config...please ignore... coral-list admin ... Daly, R.A. 1910. Pleistocene glaciation and the coral reef problem. Amer. Jour. Sci. 30(4): 297-308. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From SMW at iucnearo.org Mon Oct 14 02:20:07 2002 From: SMW at iucnearo.org (Sue Wells) Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 09:20:07 +0300 Subject: Job Advert Message-ID: > > PLEASE DO NOT SEND APPLICATIONS TO ME - NOTE THE CORRECT PROCEDURE AT THE > END OF THE ADVERT. THANKS. > > IUCN - The World Conservation Union has a worldwide membership of states, > government agencies and NGOs, which together with its Commission and > Secretariat, work towards the conservation and wise use of natural > resources. In Eastern Africa, the Union implements a regional programme > of conservation with members and partners through the Eastern Africa > Regional Office based in Nairobi, Kenya. The region comprises East > Africa, the Horn of Africa as well as Seychelles and Comores. > > The Eastern Africa Regional Office of IUCN takes responsibility for the > implementation of the regional component of an integrated global > programme, based on key ecosystems and including cross cutting areas of > social aspects, biodiversity economics, environmental planning, convention > support and invasive species. > > IUCN EARO has a senior technical vacancy for a Regional Programme > Coordinator for the Marine and Costal Ecosystems thematic area. > Key areas of responsibility will include: > 1. Technical input through project development and design and proposal > writing and fundraising; guidance and support to existing conservation > projects; promotion and facilitation of resource conservation and > management activities, in conjunction with implementing partners and/or > member organizations. > 2. Networking and communication with local and national governments, > intergovernmental organizations and partner agencies as a representative > of IUCN. > 3. Management responsibilities through quarterly and annual workplans, > monitoring and evaluation, capacity building and mentoring of secretariat > and project staff. > 4. Integration of social concerns, gender issues, invasive species and > biodiversity economics in marine and coastal situations and with > integration with the regional and the global programmes of IUCN. > > The successful candidate will have: > - A second degree in Marine Biology/Integrated Coastal Zone > Management/Ecosystem Management with emphasis on the marine environment. A > third degree would be preferable. > - Not less than 7 years practical experience in planning and > development of projects and programmes in marine/coastal biodiversity > conservation/management, marine protected areas and/or integrated coastal > management; experience in the Eastern Africa region and other > international experience being an added advantage > - Demonstrated skills in programme and project development and > implementation, communication, and leadership > - Demonstrated skills in a range of development issues and their > relationship to marine and coastal resource management, especially in the > East Africa Region > - Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills and an ability > to work with many kinds of institutions at different levels, including > governments > - Ability to work as a member of a team > - Fluency in Kiswahili is a distinct advantage > - The position is stationed at the IUCN Regional Office in Nairobi and > requires frequent travel > > Applications clearly marked "Marine Coordinator " should be addressed to: > The Human Resources Officer > IUCN - Eastern Africa Regional Office > P. O. Box 68200, Nairobi, Kenya, 00200 > Or by email to: mail at iucnearo.org , Subject - > Marine Coordinator > No later than October 22nd, 2002. > Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us > by November 30th, 2002, consider your application unsuccessful. > > IUCN strives to be an equal opportunity employer and > Qualified men and women are encouraged to apply > > > Sue Wells > Co-ordinator, Marine and Coastal Programme > IUCN Eastern African Regional Office > P.O. Box 68200, Nairobi, Kenya > Tel. (254) 2 890606; Fax (254) 2 890615 > e-mail: smw at iucnearo.org > ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From JandL at rivnet.net Mon Oct 14 10:18:11 2002 From: JandL at rivnet.net (Judith Lang/Lynton Land) Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 10:18:11 -0400 Subject: condolences to Australians and Indonesians Message-ID: Dear colleagues--especially any who lost lost loved ones in Bali, Please accept my deep sorrow; we share your grief. Judy ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From dgleason at gasou.edu Mon Oct 14 16:42:01 2002 From: dgleason at gasou.edu (Danny Gleason) Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 16:42:01 -0400 Subject: Two Masters Assistantships in Marine Biology Message-ID: Two M.S. Assistantships in Marine Biology Funding is available at Georgia Southern University starting January 2003 to support two Master's students to study benthic invertebrates and cryptic fishes of Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary. Students will be expected to assist in the development of a comprehensive web-based field guide for these groups of organisms, but will also be expected to develop a hypothesis-driven research project based on organisms in the Sanctuary. Scuba diving certification is required and an ability to pilot boats offshore and work in rough sea conditions is preferred. Successful applicants will receive a research assistantship for the spring and summer and a teaching assistantship for the fall. Total annual stipend will be approximately $11,500 with a tuition waiver. Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary is one of the largest near shore live-bottom reefs off the coast of Georgia and is a popular recreational fishing and sport diving destination. It is located 17.5 nautical miles off Sapelo Island, Georgia, is in the 60-90' depth range, and encompasses 17 square nautical miles. Gray's Reef contains a complex habitat of caves, burrows, troughs, and overhangs that house invertebrates, such as sponges, barnacles, sea fans, hard coral, sea stars, crabs, lobsters, snails, and shrimp. This rocky platform also attracts numerous species of fishes, including black sea bass, snapper, grouper, and mackerel. Interested students should contact either Alan Harvey (912-681-5784; aharvey at gasou.edu), Danny Gleason (912-681-5957; dgleason at gasou.edu), or Steve Vives (912-681-5954; svives at gasou.edu). Information about the Department of Biology at GSU can be found at http://www.bio.gasou.edu/ ************************************** Daniel Gleason Department of Biology Georgia Southern University P.O. Box 8042 Statesboro, GA 30460-8042 Phone: 912-681-5957 FAX: 912-681-0845 E-mail: dgleason at gasou.edu http://www.bio.gasou.edu/Bio-home/Gleason/Gleason-home.html ************************************** ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From cshuman at ucla.edu Mon Oct 14 19:17:13 2002 From: cshuman at ucla.edu (Craig Shuman) Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 16:17:13 -0700 Subject: Anemonefish length-weight parameters? Message-ID: Dear coral-listers, Can anybody direct me to literature or provide me with the length-weight parameters for the following anemonefish: Amphiprion clarkii Amphiprion perideraion Amphiprion frenatus Premnas biaculeatus The parameters are not listed in FishBase and I have not been able to find them in the literature. Thank you, Craig Shuman <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Craig Shuman Environmental Science & Engineering Program Department of Environmental Health Sciences Rm 46-081 CHS 310-302-1973 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772 cshuman at ucla.edu <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> From Michael.Rard at univ-reunion.fr Tue Oct 15 03:23:10 2002 From: Michael.Rard at univ-reunion.fr (Michaël RARD) Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 10:23:10 +0300 Subject: Mail of Oliver J.K. Message-ID: Dear all Coral-lister, Sorry to disturb who are not interested by this mail. Have anybody the mail or the adresse of Oliver J.K. who has worked in GBR on the growth of the staghorn coral Acropora formosa in 1979 ? Many thanks in advance. Best regards and have a nice day Micha?l -- Micha?l RARD Laboratoire d'Ecologie Marine, Universit? de la R?union 97715 Saint Denis messag CEDEX 9, France Tel : (262) 262-93-81-57, Fax : (262) 262-93-86-85 http://perso.wanadoo.fr/mika.dit.kl/html/ContactsMika.htm From GertWörheide at aoml.noaa.gov Tue Oct 15 04:03:56 2002 From: GertWörheide at aoml.noaa.gov (GertWörheide at aoml.noaa.gov) Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 10:03:56 +0200 Subject: Fwd: Marine ecology position Message-ID: Sender: owner-coral-list at coral.aoml.noaa.gov Precedence: list Hi all, Bernie Degnan asked to distribute the following job ad to coral list. cheers Gert Begin forwarded message: > From: Bernie Degnan > Date: Mo Okt 14, 2002 4:52:10 Uhr Europe/Berlin > Subject: Marine ecology position > > Hello > > Attached is an advertisement for a continuing academic appointment > (i.e. tenure-track position) in marine ecology at The University of > Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. We are looking for someone with > experience in either (i) zooplankton/larval ecology, (ii) invertebrate > dispersal and recruitment processes in coastal and estuarine > environments or (iii) marine biogeography and molecular ecology. > Please promulgate this advert as you see fit. > > A full position description and selection criteria can be obtained at > www.jobsatUQ.net or by contacting Mrs Susan Sellar +61 7 3365 7946 or > s.sellar at mailbox.uq.edu.au. Further information regarding the > position and the marine ecology program may be obtained by contacting > the Head of the School of Life Sciences, Professor Scott O'Neill by > email soneill at uq.edu.au. Closing date: 29 November 2002. > > Cheers > > Bernie > > > -- > > Bernie Degnan > Department of Zoology & Entomology > University of Queensland > Brisbane, Qld 4072 > Australia > > Ph +61 7 3365 2467 > Fax +61 7 3365 1655 > Lecturer in Marine Ecology > School of Life Sciences (70%) and Centre for Marine Studies (30%) > UQ, St Lucia Campus > ? Develop high quality marine biology programs > ? World class aquatic facilities > The University of Queensland conducts comprehensive research and > teaching programs in coastal and oceanic ecosystems. Located in > Brisbane in SE Queensland, University staff have access to pristine > coral reefs (Great Barrier Reef), sea grass, mangrove and rocky > shores. The University runs three world-class research stations on > Heron Island, Stradbroke Island and on Low Isles. The University also > owns a suite of vessels of various capacities and runs an aquaculture > facility located a few kilometers from the main University campus. > The School of Life Sciences and the Centre of Marine Studies are key > contributors to the University?s marine research and teaching program > and together invite applications for a Lectureship in Marine Ecology. > In the role of Lecturer in Marine Ecology you will be involved in > undergraduate teaching and postgraduate supervision, and will play an > active part in the development of programs in marine invertebrate > biology and ecology. You will be expected to develop a vibrant > research program in a relevant area, and to develop and maintain links > with industry. You will also be expected to contribute to the > administrative and committee processes in the School and Centre. > Applicants must possess a PhD in the area of marine invertebrate > ecology and an outstanding research record. Excellent communication > skills are required together with evidence of tertiary teaching > ability. Demonstrated success in attracting external research funds is > essential. > This is a continuing, full-time appointment at Academic Level B, and > will be funded 70/30% by the School of Life Sciences and the Centre > for Marine Studies. The remuneration package will be in the range of > $64,285 to $76,338 per annum, including employer superannuation > contributions of 17%. > Obtain the position description and selection criteria at > www.jobsatUQ.net or by contacting Mrs Susan Sellar +61 7 3365 7946 or > s.sellar at mailbox.uq.edu.au > Further information regarding the position and the marine ecology > program may be obtained by contacting the Head of the School of Life > Sciences, Professor Scott O?Neill by email soneill at uq.edu.au > Applications, including a full curriculum vitae, statement addressing > the selection criteria as well as the contact details of three > academic referees, should be forwarded to the Human Resource > Coordinator, Faculty of Biological and Chemical Sciences, University > of Queensland, Brisbane QLD 4072. > Closing date for applications: 29 November 2002 > Reference Number: 3006821 ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . Subject: Call for proposals: Coral Reef Conservation Fund Resent-From: noaa.coral at noaa.gov Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 11:47:57 -0400 From: "Roger B Griffis" Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration To: CMPAN , CORAL Announce , Coral list , Coral Reefs Egroup , Michelle Pico , _NOAA Coral , _NOAA MPA All ** For distribution ** CALL FOR PROPOSALS CORAL REEF CONSERVATION FUND http://www.nfwf.org/programs/coralreef.htm The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in cooperation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Coral Reef Conservation Program, 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 January 31, 2003 (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 (e.g., National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Coral Reef Conservation Program), the federal funds available for projects is contingent on federal budget approvals, and 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: Electronic versions of the application form (in English and Spanish) are available at www.nfwf.org. Applicants will be notified after June 1st as to the status of their proposal. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation does not anticipate another call for coral reef conservation proposals before October of 2003. If you have any questions about the program or other opportunities through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, please contact Michelle Pico (pico at nfwf.org). Other Information: For more information on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Coral Reef Conservation Program, please contact Roger Griffis (roger.b.griffis at noaa.gov) or visit the web site www.coralreef.noaa.gov. Roger B. Griffis Policy Advisor National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Roger B. Griffis Policy Advisor National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Department of Commerce NOAA/NOS/ORR Rm 10116 1305 East West Highway Pager: 877-632-5370 Silver Spring Fax: 301-713-4389 MD Work: 301-713-2989 x 115 20910 USA Additional Information: Last Name Griffis First Name Roger Version 2.1 From delbeek at waquarium.org Tue Oct 15 15:27:56 2002 From: delbeek at waquarium.org (delbeek at waquarium.org) Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 19:27:56 -0000 Subject: In Situ PAR Measurements on a Coral Reef Message-ID: I would appreciate it if anyone can provide me with a reference or two that contains PAR measurements from just below the surface to a depth of say 100- 150' taken on a south Pacific coral reef. I'd like to compare these values to those obtained from closed systems. Aloha! -- J. Charles Delbeek Aquarium Biologist III Waikiki Aquarium 2777 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI, 96815 (808)923-9741 ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From andreu at upmsi.ph Wed Oct 16 05:33:43 2002 From: andreu at upmsi.ph (Andre Jon Uychiaoco) Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 17:33:43 +0800 Subject: ITMEMS2 Awards for Management Effectiveness Message-ID: The Evaluating Management Effectiveness Session (Theme 14) would like to sponsor the ITMEMS Awards for Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management. The Awards aim to encourage, recognize/honor and publicize particularly innovative, effective and efficient management practices. Nominations in the form of a poster may be submitted by anyone prior to ITMEMS. Nominations may win in more than one category. Awarding will be based on votes submitted by attendees of the ITMEMS to practices in particular sites. Attendees may not vote for their own sites. Interested people and all those already planning to presenting case studies at ITMEMS2 please take note of the criteria below. You may send in comments on how to improve the criteria as well as make sure to prepare your nominations such that it can be evaluated on the basis of the specified criteria. AWARDS "Polyps" in honor of the humble coral polyps that build the largest structures made by living organisms are awarded to excellent collaborations or other foundational management practices. "Dugongs" in honor of the docile seagrass-feeding mammals that represent how easily nature and some marginal sectors give in to human attack are awarded to management that protects the weak. "Fireflies" in honor of the fireflies that once lit-up the mangroves of the mystical isle of Siquijor (Philippines) are awarded to particularly sharp/astute management practices. (Adapted from the Academy Awards for Motion Pictures also known as the "Oscar" awards) 1. The "Polyp" for Most Participatory Management (care of Theme 1 & 3) Criteria: Level of involvement (e.g. percentages) of each sector of stakeholders (government, local community, private sector, academe/research, NGO, indigenous peoples, etc.) involved in management; Level of accountability each sector actually has relative to the other sectors. 2. The "Dugong" for Most Equitable Benefits from Management (care of Theme 2) Criteria: Level of present socio-economic benefit; Equitability of distribution of such benefits with preference for marginal sectors. 3. The "Firefly" for Most Financially Sustainable Management (care of Theme 9) Criteria: How closely financial input matches or exceeds financial expenses for management; Diversity of financial sources (not including foreign funding assistance); Subsidy of other areas (if applicable, for example a tourism area subsidizing the management of a non-tourism area); Speed of delivery of revenues to management use. 4. The "Polyp" for Best Information/Education/Communication or Capability Building Practice (care of Theme 7) Criteria: Greatest (number of persons and change per person) demonstrated increase in environmental awareness or management capacity; Relative cost of IEC/Capability Building program; Type of target audience. 5. The "Dugong" for Most Efficient Law Enforcement (care of Theme 12) Criteria: Effectiveness of law enforcement (apprehension, prosecution and sentencing) against practices that destroy tropical marine ecosystems; Cost of law enforcement relative to its effectiveness, the size of the area and level of threat (e.g. the number of fishers/km2). 6. The "Firefly" for Most Innovative Management Practice, Policy or Institutional Arrangement (care of Theme 14) Criteria: Originality of management practice/policy/institutional arrangement; Effectiveness of management practice/policy/institutional arrangement; Cost of management practice or Degree of acceptability of policy/institutional arrangement (e.g. whether it has been legislated). 7. The "Polyp" for Best Management of Pollution or Fishing (care of Theme 6, 11, 13) Criteria: Degree to which pollution/fishing pressure was minimized or avoided or stopped; Degree to which the source(s) of pollution or fishers were still able to gain benefits given the lower pollution/fishing levels. 8. The "Dugong" for Best Enhancement or Rehabilitative Practice (care of Theme 10) Criteria: Degree to which a habitat or species was brought back relative to original levels; Cost of enhancement/rehabilitation. 9. The "Firefly" for Most Replicated Practice (care of Theme 4 & 14) Criteria: Degree to which a management practice has been replicated/multiplied relative to the input of resources (information, financial resources, etc.) from the site where such management practice was demonstrated. 10. Most Useful Monitoring and Evaluation or Research (care of Theme 5 & 8) Criteria: How well monitoring and evaluation results or research results have been understood and used for actual management decision-making; Closeness/speed of feedback from M&E/Research to management decision-makers; Degree to which both scientific and local knowledge have been used (if applicable). 11. The "Dugong" for Most Ecologically Sustainable Mix (care of Session Organizers) Criteria: How well a particular site is able implement a mix of the various management practices in order to achieve a particular demonstrated level of ecological sustainability. (This award may perhaps not yet been given this year due to the difficulty in selecting a winner.) Thank you, Andre Jon Uychiaoco, Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines. Tel. 63-2-922-3959, Fax. 63-2-924-7678, E-mail andreu at upmsi.ph ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From Gregory.Piniak at noaa.gov Wed Oct 16 10:18:18 2002 From: Gregory.Piniak at noaa.gov (Gregory Piniak) Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 10:18:18 -0400 Subject: [Fwd: Oak Chair Position Description (fwd)] Message-ID: Please forward the job announcement below to any interested parties. Thanks. Greg Piniak ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gregory Andrew Piniak, Ph.D. NOAA/NOS Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research 101 Pivers Island Road, Beaufort, NC 28516 USA email: gregory.piniak at noaa.gov or gap1 at duke.edu phone: 252-728-8796 fax: 252-728-8784 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- 2002/3 Position Description for a Candidate for the Rachel Carson Professorship in Marine Affairs and Policy in the Nicholas School of Environment and Earth Sciences The Nicholas School of Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke University, a multi-disciplinary School with undergraduate, professional masters and Ph.D. programs, invites applications for the Rachel Carson Chair in Marine Affairs and Policy, a tenure-track position. This position, to be based at the Duke University Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, NC, is open to candidates with a Ph.D. in one of the environmental social sciences or a Ph.D. in any conservation field with a strong background in social science theory and methodology, with a preference for assistant or associate level candidates. Applicants should have an extramurally funded research program; strong background in the application of both quantitative and qualitative social science research methods; teaching ability at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; and a strong field research orientation. Research themes could include, but are not limited to, resource management, the policy-making process, socio-cultural aspects of coastal constituencies, or comparative policy regimes. In addition, candidates should have a demonstrated interest in applications of social science to contemporary coastal and marine issues. It is our intention to fill this position for the fall of 2003, and we will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2002. A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references should be sent to: Dr. Michael K. Orbach Chair, Rachel Carson Chair Search Committee Duke University Marine Laboratory 135 Duke Marine Lab Road Beaufort, NC 28516-9721 Duke University is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences and the Duke University Marine Laboratory, please see our website at www.env.duke.edu. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From roshanr at mail.utexas.edu Thu Oct 17 15:14:55 2002 From: roshanr at mail.utexas.edu (Roshan Roy) Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 14:14:55 -0500 Subject: Searching for fish survey method reference Message-ID: Dear Coral listers, I adapted and used the following fish survey method from one that I believe was developed in Australia. From roshanr at mail.utexas.edu Fri Oct 18 18:43:35 2002 From: roshanr at mail.utexas.edu (Roshan Roy) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:43:35 -0500 Subject: Fish survey method reference Message-ID: Dear Coral Listers, Thanks for all your help. For any others who are interested, here is the reference. English, S, C. Wilkinson & V. Baker. 1997. Survey Manual for Tropical Marine Resources, Australian Marine Science Institute (2nd edition). Cheers, Roshan From Lessiosh at naos.si.edu Fri Oct 18 20:22:05 2002 From: Lessiosh at naos.si.edu (Harilaos Lessios) Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 20:22:05 -0400 Subject: Fellowships Message-ID: The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), a division of the Smithsonian Institution headquartered in the Republic of Panama, offers fellowships for research based at its facilities. Disciplines include ecology, anthropology, paleontology, conservation biology, evolution, systematics, behavior and physiology of tropical plants and animals. * Earl S. Tupper 3-year postdoctoral fellowship (deadline: Jan15). Applications should include detailed research proposal with budget, curriculum vitae, 2 letters of reference, names and telephone numbers of 3 additional references and reprints of most important papers. Applicants should consult with STRI scientists who will serve as advisor before submitting final application. Annual stipend up to $30,000 with yearly travel and research allotments. Research should be based at a STRI facility; proposals that include comparative research in other tropical countries will be considered. Send inquiries and application to STRI. * Predoctoral, postdoctoral, senior postdoctoral (up to 1 year) and 10-week fellowships are available through the Smithsonian's Office of Fellowships, Washington, DC. Deadline: Jan15. For information: Office of Fellowships & Grants at 955 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 7000, Washington DC 20560, e-mail siofg at ofg.si.edu, http://www.si.edu/research+study. * Three-month fellowships (deadline: Feb15, May15, Aug15 and Nov15) thru STRI. For information: Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Office of Education, Washington DC 20560-0580 or e-mail fellows at tivoli.si.edu or http://www.stri.org Awards are based upon merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or condition of handicap of the applicant. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From sperkol at post.tau.ac.il Sun Oct 20 10:29:22 2002 From: sperkol at post.tau.ac.il (Shimrit Perkol) Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 16:29:22 +0200 Subject: Coral settlement in relation to flow Message-ID: Dear coral list members, I am looking for papers dealing with coral settlement in relation to flow, including lab and field experiments. All I came up with are papers dealing with fouling communities (bivalves, barnacles, bryozoans etc.). I am trying to locate studies relating to current regime on settlement plates, or artificial reefs, in regards to stony and soft corals. I?d appreciate any help with finding references in the subject. Cheers! ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From Jim.Hendee at noaa.gov Mon Oct 21 12:23:45 2002 From: Jim.Hendee at noaa.gov (Jim Hendee) Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 12:23:45 -0400 Subject: Fake E-Cards Message-ID: Greetings, Coral-Listers, I am sorry to post a non-coral related message, but since the last spate of viruses attacked coral-list members, I thought maybe a pre-emptive strike against the bums spreading these things might help coral-listers before the virus spreads. The latest warning concerns fake E-cards being sent. Please review this site for more info: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99732.htm I hope this helps! Cheers, Jim ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From kayanne at eps.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp Tue Oct 22 01:16:53 2002 From: kayanne at eps.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp (Hajime Kayanne) Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 14:16:53 +0900 Subject: Coral settlement in relation to flow Message-ID: Dear Shimrit, coral-list, Our recent paper examined settlement of coral larvae in flow water in lab, which used a racetrack flume. Harii, S. and Kayanne, H. (2002): Larval settlement of corals in flowing water using a racetrack flume. Mar. Tech. Soc. J, 36, 76-79. As far as we know, no studies published had examined coral larvae settlement in different flow regimes in lab experiment. We also would like to appreciate the information on this issue. Best wishes, Hajime >I am looking for papers dealing with coral settlement in relation to flow, >including lab and field experiments. All I came up with are papers dealing >with fouling communities (bivalves, barnacles, bryozoans etc.). I am trying >to locate studies relating to current regime on settlement plates, or >artificial reefs, in regards to stony and soft corals. I$B!G(Bd appreciate any >help with finding references in the subject. -- ---- Hajime KAYANNE ---- Department of Earth & Planetary Science, University of Tokyo Hongo, Tokyo 113-0033 Japan Tel: 81-3-5841-4573 Tel & Fax: 81-3-3814-6358 ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From N.A.J.Graham at newcastle.ac.uk Tue Oct 22 07:07:07 2002 From: N.A.J.Graham at newcastle.ac.uk (N A J Graham) Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 12:07:07 +0100 Subject: Landmark Conference Message-ID: A landmark conference on the 'environmental future of aquatic ecosystems' (http://www.icef.eawag.ch) is to be held in Zurich, Switzerland, 23-27 March 2003. Leading scientists from around the world are to predict the potential alternative state(s) of each of the 21 marine and freshwater ecosystems by the year 2025 with respect, in particular, to climate change, human population growth and fisheries decline (see abstracts on website). We anticipate substantial attendance by governmental departments, international agencies and NGO's. Registration fees for this significant venture are substantially reduced upto December 1st 2002 and student rates are also available (http://www.icef.eawag.ch). Nick Graham Junior Research Associate Marine Science & Technology University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tel: +44 (0)191 222 5868 ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From linda.pikula at noaa.gov Tue Oct 22 09:14:36 2002 From: linda.pikula at noaa.gov (Linda Pikula) Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 09:14:36 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Seeking Contact Information Message-ID: Coral Listers, We are trying to locate the following authors for our CREWS literature web project. If you know of their email address or any contact information: mailing address,phone number, affiliation, please contact me. Thanks for your help. Charlotte Anne Kesling Kenneth A. Rasmussen S. Neudecker C. Wahle and E.A. Chornesky M.R. Patterson Linda Pikula,Regional Librarian email:linda.pikula at noaa.gov NOAA Miami Regional Library Phone/Fax: 305-361-4429 4301 Rickenbacker Causeway Library Internet Homepage: Miami, Florida 33149 http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From linda.pikula at noaa.gov Tue Oct 22 15:46:41 2002 From: linda.pikula at noaa.gov (Linda Pikula) Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 15:46:41 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Contact Information Thanks/Need Neudecker and Rasmussen Message-ID: Thank you all for helping me locate the addresses of: Charles Wahle Chornesky Patterson I am still in need of the addresses of Kenneth A. Rasmussen and S. Neudecker. Linda Pikula,Regional Librarian email:linda.pikula at noaa.gov NOAA Miami Regional Library Phone/Fax: 305-361-4429 4301 Rickenbacker Causeway Library Internet Homepage: Miami, Florida 33149 http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From oveh at uq.edu.au Thu Oct 24 22:13:04 2002 From: oveh at uq.edu.au (Ove Hoegh-Guldberg) Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 12:13:04 +1000 Subject: Tenure-track positions in marine science available Message-ID: The Centre for Marine Studies is the focal point for marine research and teaching at the University of Queensland, Australia. In addition to an academic unit at St Lucia in Brisbane, the Centre also runs three prominent research stations on the Great Barrier Reef and surrounds. These are: Heron Island Research Station, Moreton Bay Research Station and the Low Isles Research Station. Information on the Centre for Marine Studies can be gained from the web site: www.marine.uq.edu.au. In conjunction with the School of Life Sciences and School of Physical Sciences, the Centre has advertised tenure-track positions in: Marine Botany (page 1) Aquaculture (page 2) Marine Ecology (page 2) Clastic sedimentology (page 2) Isotope or sedimentary Geochemistry (Page 2) Note - these are generally equivalent to assistant and associate professorial appointments in the US. For further details, follow links from: http://www.seek.com.au/advhomes/uqadvertisements/852832_1.htm Ove Hoegh-Guldberg Director, Centre for Marine Studies ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From Matt_Patterson at nps.gov Fri Oct 25 09:17:06 2002 From: Matt_Patterson at nps.gov (Matt_Patterson at nps.gov) Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 09:17:06 -0400 Subject: BISC Marine Biologist Vacancy Announcement Message-ID: This is a permanent GS-9/11 marine biologist/ecologist position currently being advertised at Biscayne National Park. For more information go to: www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and search with AT153970 Matt Matt Patterson South Florida / Caribbean Network Coordinator National Park Service 9700 SW 328th Street, Homestead, FL 33033 (305) 230-1144 x3082 (305) 230-1190 fax matt_patterson at nps.gov ----- Forwarded by Matt Patterson/BISC/NPS on 10/25/2002 09:03 AM ----- Rick Clark To: Matt Patterson/BISC/NPS at NPS 10/11/2002 04:43 cc: PM EDT Subject: BISC Marine Biologist Vacancy Announcement Matt: F.Y.I. Not being sure if you receive messages addressed to BISC All Employees, I am also sending information about the GS-09/11 Marine Biologist/Ecologist vacancy announcement as provided in my message below to you under separate cover. As discussed, please feel free to notify any of your sources about this opportunity. Notification about the vacancy announcement has also gone to all major universities in Florida, FMRI and other agencies. Thanks, Rick ----- Forwarded by Rick Clark/BISC/NPS on 10/11/2002 04:28 PM ----- Rick Clark To: BISC All Employees 10/11/2002 04:07 cc: Jim Tilmant/FTCOLLINS/NPS at NPS, William B Perry/EVER/NPS at NPS, PM EDT gdhickman at tva.gov, mlbrown3 at tva.gov, joe.serafy at noaa.gov, jim.bohnsack at noaa.gov, todd_kellison at ncsu.edu, ault at shark.rsmas.miami.edu, sgsmith at rsmas.miami.edu, amouldin at rsmas.miami.edu, kolsen at fwenc.com, robert4843 at aol.com, bgrahamm at aol.com, bob.palmer at fwc.state.fl.us, andy.strelcheck at fwc.state.fl.us, john.hunt at fwc.fl.us, Sonny Bass/EVER/NPS at NPS, Skip Snow/EVER/NPS at NPS Subject: BISC Marine Biologist Vacancy Announcement F.Y.I. A vacancy announcement for a permanent full-time, GS-09/11 Marine Biologist/Ecologist position within the Biscayne National Park (BISC) Resource Management Division opened October 7 and closes November 6. The vacancy announcement can be viewed by accessing the DOI, NPS employment website at www.usajobs.opm.gov. The announcement is also posted on the BISC RM bulletin board and break room in the BISC headquarters building. The position will be recruited through merit promotion and OPM, so those with and without Federal career/career conditional status will be eligible to apply. The position is wide open for consideration by all eligible and qualified individuals, so please feel free to distribute this announcement broadly to any potential candidates who you think may be interested in applying for the position. I'd also be happy to field any inquiries by you or any prospective candidates who may be interested to learn more about the position. Thanks, Rick Rick Clark Chief, Resource Management Biscayne National Park 9700 SW 328th Street Homestead, FL 33033 Voice: 305-230-1144, x3007 Fax: 305-230-1190 email: rick_clark at nps.gov ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From crcp at africaonline.co.ke Sun Oct 27 09:37:47 2002 From: crcp at africaonline.co.ke (coralReef Conservation) Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 22:37:47 +0800 Subject: Fungal Disease WebSite Message-ID: Coral Folks, Last month I sent out a message with a link to a web site to be able to view the fungal disease that killed many corals in Kenya early this year. Many people had problems accessing the web site and we have, therefore, put it on another web site. If you would like to view the fungus please visit the following: http://www.mba.ac.uk/research/Current%20Fellows/wilson/wilson_coral.htm We would be like to receive help with the id of the fungus or any leads on how to classify it. Thanks Tim McClanahan, PhD The Wildlife Conservation Society Coral Reef Conservation Project Kibaki Flats #12 Bamburi, Kenyatta Beach P.O. Box 99470 Mombasa, Kenya Tel: 254 11 548 5570, 548 6549 Fax: 254 11 475157 web site: www.wcs.org/marine and --------------------------------- >> Dr Willie Wilson >> Marine Biological Association >> Citadel Hill >> Plymouth, PL1 2PB >> UK >> Tel: +44 1752 633356 >> Fax: +44 1752 633102 >> email: whw at mba.ac.uk ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From matz at whitney.ufl.edu Mon Oct 28 09:25:08 2002 From: matz at whitney.ufl.edu (Mike Matz) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 09:25:08 -0500 Subject: separation of host and zoox Message-ID: Hi all, I would greatly appreciate if you could direct me to method(s) for separating host coral tissue from zoox for molecular work. I need to have [more or less] intact RNA from the host tissue, with as little zoox RNA as possible. thanks in advance Mike Matz Whitney lab, University of Florida From Craig.Bonn at noaa.gov Mon Oct 28 10:22:25 2002 From: Craig.Bonn at noaa.gov (Craig Bonn) Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 10:22:25 -0500 Subject: JUVENILE PARROT FISH IDENTIFICATION Message-ID: Dear Listers:: I am currently going through fish samples from Puerto Rico, trying to make positive ids down to the species level. For the most part everything is going good, but I do have some questions about some of the juvenile parrot fish that are in the collections. Does anyone know of someone who could help me with the identification of some of these, especially those in the genus Sparisoma. Im having some trouble with S. radians; S. chrysopterum; and S. rubripinne. For example, do all radians have lateral canines after say 30mm? Is it possible for these canines not to form until later, or is it possible for them to break off? Many thanks to anyone that can help. From kosborne at aims.gov.au Mon Oct 28 23:41:31 2002 From: kosborne at aims.gov.au (Kate Osborne) Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 14:41:31 +1000 Subject: GBR latest survey update Message-ID: Annual surveys of the Southern section of the GBR were completed in September, 2002. Please go to www.aims.gov.au/reef-monitoring to read the latest survey update. A brief summary of the main findings is: Active outbreaks of Crown of Thorns starfish (COTS) were observed on four of seven survey reefs in the Swain sector: Gannet Cay, Horseshoe Reef, Chinaman Reef and Turner Cay. In each case the outbreaks have been underway for several years and have resulted in declines in reef wide live coral cover. Small numbers of COTS, below outbreak levels, were also observed on East Cay. No COTS were observed in the Capricorn/Bunker sector. In the Pompey sector small numbers of COTS, below outbreak levels, were observed on Credlin (North) Reef. Reef wide live coral cover has declined on this reef since the last survey. This decline is likely due more to the effects of bleaching in 2001/02 than low-level COTS predation. SCUBA searches showed a substantial increase in numbers of diseased coral colonies on all reefs in Capricorn / Bunker sector and several reefs in the Swain sector. Kate Osborne Reef Monitoring A.I.M.S P.M.B 3, Townsville MC, 4810 ph 61 7 47534354 www.aims.gov.au/reef-monitoring ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From dobura at africaonline.co.ke Wed Oct 30 02:54:31 2002 From: dobura at africaonline.co.ke (David Obura) Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 11:54:31 +0400 Subject: eating damselfish ... Message-ID: .. and in the artisanal fishery in Diani, Kenya, which is also strongly overfished, damselfish make up 0.41% (by number, or a total of 236 fish) of the overall catch recorded (1998-2001). 91% of these are caught in traditional basket-traps, 7% by spearguns, 1% by handlines. The proportion would be considerably less by weight ... as in Jamaica, perhaps more would be caught by spearguns, but they are undersampled here as well. David -- <+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+> David Obura CORDIO-East Africa P.O.BOX 10135, Mombasa, Kenya Tel/fax: +254-11-548 6473; 0733-851656 Email: dobura at africaonline.co.ke Web: http://www.cordio.org ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From julian at twolittlefishies.com Wed Oct 30 08:38:23 2002 From: julian at twolittlefishies.com (Julian Sprung) Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 08:38:23 -0500 Subject: FW: Dust and Disease on the Great Barrier reef Message-ID: Thanks for the article and links Gene. For what its worth, white syndrome-like outbreaks in Acropora in aquariums are often associated with pathogenic bacteria, and their occurrence and rate of damage is affected by temperature (high temps promote them). Slow-progressing bottom-up tissue loss is sometimes not caused by disease but by predators instead. Reasearchers who study Caribbean Acropora are familiar with the coral eating snails Coralliophila, whose affect on the corals is often mistaken by casual observers for disease. In aquariums with Indo-Pacific Acropora there are occasionally similar snails such as Drupella, which fortunately don't reproduce and can be removed fairly easily. There are also nudibranchs such as Cuthona that leave dead white patches on coral, but these affect mainly Montipora and Porites. There is one predator of Indo-Pacific corals in aquariums (and presumably in the wild too) that often goes unnoticed, though its affect can be dramatic. The beast is Scutus cf. unguis, a black limpet that I'm sure occurs on the Great Barrier Reef. These limpets are active at night only and do not stay near the coral during the day, so researchers diving during the day wouldn't ever associate it with the dying coral. In aquariums Scutus has the unfortunate habit of reproducing prolifically, so its effect can blossom, and result in the loss of all small polyped corals. I mention this here because the comment in the article, "it takes months to kill a large colony" sounds like it may be a predator. It may also be a disease, but the researchers involved should check the corals at night just to rule out Scutus. Sincerely, Julian Sprung ---------- >From: Gene Shinn >To: coral-list at aoml.noaa.gov >Subject: Dust and Disease on the Great Barrier reef >Date: Fri, Oct 25, 2002, 9:09 AM > > Is everyone watching what is happening in Australia as we speak? Check > out > these images and read the press releases. Note the statement, "White > Syndrome outbreaks are happening in pristine areas of the Great Barrier > Reef, the AIMS teams says, on outer reefs untouched by coastal > development > and tourism. This means the reef diseases are not linked to pollution, > as > are other coral diseases around the world." > > Gene > > http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/aerosol/satellite/seawifs/australia/200210/200210 2300_aust > ralia.jpg > > http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/?2002296-1023/Australia2.A2002296 .2355.1km > .jpgIs > > http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/?2002296-1023/Australia2.A2002296 .2355.1km > .jpg > > http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,5357841%255E1702,00.html > > http://news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,5357418%255E1702,00.html > >>CORAL REEF KILLS, UNKNOWN ETIOLOGY - AUSTRALIA > >>------------------ >>Scientists at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) have >>confirmed the existence of coral disease on the world's longest reef, >>the Great Barrier Reef, which stretches along Australia's east coast. >> >>Researchers at the government institute do not have to travel far to >>see the giant reef (they just glance out their front door) but they >>have searched the world for a clue to the cause of the disease they >>have observed. AIMS scientists working in the long-term monitoring >>program say the disease they have documented is in a broad category >>known as White Syndrome. Soon they hope to learn exactly what White >>Syndrome is. >> >>Cathie Page, a deep ocean ecologist on the AIMS long term monitoring >>team, says, "It's more common on table corals. It starts at the base >>and works its way up. The disease breaks the coral tissue down, >>eventually killing it." >> >>"It doesn't fit the description of diseases found anywhere else in >>the world, so it might be specific to the Pacific," she says. In the >>3 years Page has been on the monitoring team, she has logged about >>450 dives spanning 48 reefs. She has seen White Syndrome kill at >>varying rates. >> >>"It could kill a colony of 2 metres (6.5 feet) in diameter in 2 weeks >>but in some other cases, it takes months to kill a large colony," she >>said. >> >>The first record of coral diseases came from reefs off Belize and >>Florida in 1973. In 1993 coral diseases were noticed on the Great >>Barrier Reef. When the diseases worsened in the late 1990s, the >>long-term monitoring team started documenting their activity. In >>1999 only 7 reefs were infected with White Syndrome; in 2002 33 >>reefs were affected out of the 48 studied by the AIMS long-term >>monitoring team. >> >>The highest number of infected colonies within one reef was 101 in a >>1500-square-meter area. That was on Carter Reef, an outer shelf reef >>in the Cooktown/Lizard Island sector. The syndrome killed those >>colonies infected and caused a decline in hard coral cover on this >>reef. >> >>AIMS scientists together with researchers from James Cook University >>who are collaborating on the project have recorded the disease in >>northern waters during the winter months. Outer-shelf reefs near >>Lizard Island off Cooktown in the northern Great Barrier Reef and the >>Capricorn Bunker reefs in the southern Great Barrier Reef are the >>worst affected areas. >> >>White Syndrome outbreaks are happening in pristine areas of the Great >>Barrier Reef, the AIMS teams says, on outer reefs untouched by >>coastal development and tourism. This means the reef diseases are not >>linked to pollution, as are other coral diseases around the world. >>Coral bleaching is also affecting the great reef, and scientists fear >>White Syndrome could be spreading more quickly in corals weakened by >>bleaching. >> >>Coral bleaching is the name given to an event in which coral expel >>their symbiotic algae due to extreme stress, such as unusually hot >>water, according to AIMS bleaching expert Dr. Terry Done. >> >>The bleached corals die if the stress is extreme or prolonged. With >>rising water temperatures over the tropical summers, coral bleaching >>events are more widespread and happening more often, leaving little >>time for coral to recover. >> >>"Bleached coral is not healthy and potentially more susceptible to >>diseases," said Page. "We don't know what's causing this disease. >>It's microscopic; it could be a range of things." >> >>AIMS has sent samples of corals affected by White Syndrome away for >>testing. When the results come back, AIMS will search for solutions >>that might save the corals of the Great Bar > > ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- > > http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/african_dust/ > | > E. A. Shinn > email eshinn at usgs.gov > USGS Center for Coastal Geology | > 600 4th St. South | voice (727) 803-8747 x3030 > St.Petersburg, FL 33701 | fax (727) 803-2032 > ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- > > > > ~~~~~~~ > For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the > digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . > ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From szmanta at uncwil.edu Wed Oct 30 11:29:02 2002 From: szmanta at uncwil.edu (Alina M. Szmant) Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 11:29:02 -0500 Subject: FW: Dust and Disease on the Great Barrier reef Message-ID: Hi Julian and others: We have come across a small flatworm in our aquaria that we suspect of having eaten many of our juvenile corals. They are only a mm or so in length and would not be noticeable to the un-aided eye of a diver. We found them with high quality dissecting scopes. They are full of zooxanthellae, and we found them crawling over our settlement plates with empty coral spat calices. We've also seem nematodes feeding on coral tissues. There are a lot of microscopic things out there killing corals, it appears! If any of you know what some of these tiny critters are, I'd appreciate help in IDing them. I do have some photographs. Alina Szmant At 08:38 AM 10/30/02 -0500, Julian Sprung wrote: > Thanks for the article and links Gene. For what its worth, white > syndrome-like outbreaks in Acropora in aquariums are often associated with > pathogenic bacteria, and their occurrence and rate of damage is affected > by > temperature (high temps promote them). > > Slow-progressing bottom-up tissue loss is sometimes not caused by disease > but by predators instead. Reasearchers who study Caribbean Acropora are > familiar with the coral eating snails Coralliophila, whose affect on the > corals is often mistaken by casual observers for disease. In aquariums > with > Indo-Pacific Acropora there are occasionally similar snails such as > Drupella, which fortunately don't reproduce and can be removed fairly > easily. There are also nudibranchs such as Cuthona that leave dead white > patches on coral, but these affect mainly Montipora and Porites. > > There is one predator of Indo-Pacific corals in aquariums (and presumably > in > the wild too) that often goes unnoticed, though its affect can be > dramatic. > The beast is Scutus cf. unguis, a black limpet that I'm sure occurs on the > Great Barrier Reef. These limpets are active at night only and do not stay > near the coral during the day, so researchers diving during the day > wouldn't > ever associate it with the dying coral. In aquariums Scutus has the > unfortunate habit of reproducing prolifically, so its effect can blossom, > and result in the loss of all small polyped corals. > > I mention this here because the comment in the article, "it takes months > to > kill a large colony" sounds like it may be a predator. It may also be a > disease, but the researchers involved should check the corals at night > just > to rule out Scutus. > > Sincerely, > > Julian Sprung > ---------- > >From: Gene Shinn > >To: coral-list at aoml.noaa.gov > >Subject: Dust and Disease on the Great Barrier reef > >Date: Fri, Oct 25, 2002, 9:09 AM > > > > > Is everyone watching what is happening in Australia as we speak? Check > > out > > these images and read the press releases. Note the statement, "White > > Syndrome outbreaks are happening in pristine areas of the Great Barrier > > Reef, the AIMS teams says, on outer reefs untouched by coastal > > development > > and tourism. This means the reef diseases are not linked to pollution, > > as > > are other coral diseases around the world." > > > > Gene > > > > > h > tp://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/aerosol/satellite/seawifs/australia/200210/200210 > 2300_aust > > ralia.jpg > > > > > h > tp://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/?2002296-1023/Australia2.A2002296 > .2355.1km > > .jpgIs > > > > > h > tp://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/?2002296-1023/Australia2.A2002296 > .2355.1km > > .jpg > > > > http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,5357841%255E1702,00.html > > > > http://news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,5357418%255E1702,00.html > > > >>CORAL REEF KILLS, UNKNOWN ETIOLOGY - AUSTRALIA > > > >>------------------ > >>Scientists at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) have > >>confirmed the existence of coral disease on the world's longest reef, > >>the Great Barrier Reef, which stretches along Australia's east coast. > >> > >>Researchers at the government institute do not have to travel far to > >>see the giant reef (they just glance out their front door) but they > >>have searched the world for a clue to the cause of the disease they > >>have observed. AIMS scientists working in the long-term monitoring > >>program say the disease they have documented is in a broad category > >>known as White Syndrome. Soon they hope to learn exactly what White > >>Syndrome is. > >> > >>Cathie Page, a deep ocean ecologist on the AIMS long term monitoring > >>team, says, "It's more common on table corals. It starts at the base > >>and works its way up. The disease breaks the coral tissue down, > >>eventually killing it." > >> > >>"It doesn't fit the description of diseases found anywhere else in > >>the world, so it might be specific to the Pacific," she says. In the > >>3 years Page has been on the monitoring team, she has logged about > >>450 dives spanning 48 reefs. She has seen White Syndrome kill at > >>varying rates. > >> > >>"It could kill a colony of 2 metres (6.5 feet) in diameter in 2 weeks > >>but in some other cases, it takes months to kill a large colony," she > >>said. > >> > >>The first record of coral diseases came from reefs off Belize and > >>Florida in 1973. In 1993 coral diseases were noticed on the Great > >>Barrier Reef. When the diseases worsened in the late 1990s, the > >>long-term monitoring team started documenting their activity. In > >>1999 only 7 reefs were infected with White Syndrome; in 2002 33 > >>reefs were affected out of the 48 studied by the AIMS long-term > >>monitoring team. > >> > >>The highest number of infected colonies within one reef was 101 in a > >>1500-square-meter area. That was on Carter Reef, an outer shelf reef > >>in the Cooktown/Lizard Island sector. The syndrome killed those > >>colonies infected and caused a decline in hard coral cover on this > >>reef. > >> > >>AIMS scientists together with researchers from James Cook University > >>who are collaborating on the project have recorded the disease in > >>northern waters during the winter months. Outer-shelf reefs near > >>Lizard Island off Cooktown in the northern Great Barrier Reef and the > >>Capricorn Bunker reefs in the southern Great Barrier Reef are the > >>worst affected areas. > >> > >>White Syndrome outbreaks are happening in pristine areas of the Great > >>Barrier Reef, the AIMS teams says, on outer reefs untouched by > >>coastal development and tourism. This means the reef diseases are not > >>linked to pollution, as are other coral diseases around the world. > >>Coral bleaching is also affecting the great reef, and scientists fear > >>White Syndrome could be spreading more quickly in corals weakened by > >>bleaching. > >> > >>Coral bleaching is the name given to an event in which coral expel > >>their symbiotic algae due to extreme stress, such as unusually hot > >>water, according to AIMS bleaching expert Dr. Terry Done. > >> > >>The bleached corals die if the stress is extreme or prolonged. With > >>rising water temperatures over the tropical summers, coral bleaching > >>events are more widespread and happening more often, leaving little > >>time for coral to recover. > >> > >>"Bleached coral is not healthy and potentially more susceptible to > >>diseases," said Page. "We don't know what's causing this disease. > >>It's microscopic; it could be a range of things." > >> > >>AIMS has sent samples of corals affected by White Syndrome away for > >>testing. When the results come back, AIMS will search for solutions > >>that might save the corals of the Great Bar > > > > ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- > > > > http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/african_dust/ > > | > > E. A. Shinn > > email eshinn at usgs.gov > > USGS Center for Coastal Geology | > > 600 4th St. South | voice (727) 803-8747 x3030 > > St.Petersburg, FL 33701 | fax (727) 803-2032 > > ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- > > > > > > > > ~~~~~~~ > > For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the > > digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . > > > ~~~~~~~ > For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the > digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . ******************************************************************* Dr. Alina M. Szmant Coral Reef Research Group Professor of Biology Center for Marine Science University of North Carolina at Wilmington 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane Wilmington NC 28409-5928 tel: (910)962-2362 fax: (910)962-2410 email: szmanta at uncwil.edu http://www.uncwil.edu/people/szmanta/ ****************************************************************** From owner-coral-list at aoml.noaa.gov Thu Oct 31 07:53:26 2002 From: owner-coral-list at aoml.noaa.gov (owner-coral-list at aoml.noaa.gov) Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 07:53:26 -0500 Subject: Postponement of ITMEMS 2 Message-ID: SECOND INTERNATIONAL TROPICAL MARINE ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM MOVED TO MARCH 24-27, 2003 In view of the heightened security concern in the Philippines and after careful deliberation by the ICRI Joint Philippine-Sweden Secretariat and the Organizing Committee has decided to reschedule the Second International Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management Symposium (ITMEMS 2) from November 25-28, 2002 to March 24-27, 2003 in Manila, Philippines. The decision to reschedule ITMEMS 2 is being made in consideration of requests and recommendations expressed by major partners in ICRI and ITMEMS that may affect their participation and other participants. In the interest of achieving an excellent global representation and participation, the symposium is rescheduled to March 24-27, 2003 as the most convenient and manageable time. We would like to offer our sincere apologies for any inconvenience the re-scheduling may have caused and hope for your continued support. We look forward to see you next year. Olof LINDEN Robert JARA Richard Kenchington Angel ALCALA ICRI Joint Philippine-Sweden Secretariat ITMEMS 2 Program and Organizing Committee Please note that there will be some adjustments on the deadline set by the Organizers and case studies are still very much welcome. Should there be anymore questions, please do not hesitate to email us. Please acknowledge receipt of this document. ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From reefball at reefball.com Thu Oct 31 09:39:43 2002 From: reefball at reefball.com (Todd R. Barber) Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 09:39:43 -0500 Subject: No subject Message-ID: References: <5.1.0.14.2.20021030112325.02734540 at pop.uncwil.edu> From bogus@does.not.exist.com Thu Oct 31 09:16:19 2002 From: bogus@does.not.exist.com () Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 09:16:19 -0500 Subject: FW: Dust and Disease on the Great Barrier reef Message-ID: Hi Alina (and others), John Walch and I discovered a white nudibranch in Malaysia that also = eats coral and using its gills to look like bleached coral polyps. So = check to make sure they are flatworms because these looked like = flatworms when their gills were not extended. They were tiny, but you = could barely see them with the naked eye when they were forced out of = the corals on the walls of the research aquariums we were working in. I = have photos if anyone is interested. Thanks, Todd R. Barber Chairman, Reef Ball Foundation CEO, Reef Ball Development Group, Ltd. 6916 22nd Street West Bradenton, FL 34207 941-752-0169 (Office) 941-752-0338 (Direct Line) 941-752-1033 Fax 941-720-7549 Cell reefball at reefball.com http://www.artificialreefs.org http://www.reefball.com http://www.reefball.org ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Alina M. Szmant=20 To: Julian Sprung ; coral-list at aoml.noaa.gov=20 Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 11:29 AM Subject: Re: FW: Dust and Disease on the Great Barrier reef Hi Julian and others: We have come across a small flatworm in our aquaria that we suspect of = having eaten many of our juvenile corals. They are only a mm or so in = length and would not be noticeable to the un-aided eye of a diver. We = found them with high quality dissecting scopes. They are full of = zooxanthellae, and we found them crawling over our settlement plates = with empty coral spat calices. We've also seem nematodes feeding on = coral tissues. There are a lot of microscopic things out there killing = corals, it appears! If any of you know what some of these tiny = critters are, I'd appreciate help in IDing them. I do have some = photographs. Alina Szmant At 08:38 AM 10/30/02 -0500, Julian Sprung wrote: Thanks for the article and links Gene. For what its worth, white=20 syndrome-like outbreaks in Acropora in aquariums are often = associated with pathogenic bacteria, and their occurrence and rate of damage is = affected by temperature (high temps promote them). Slow-progressing bottom-up tissue loss is sometimes not caused by = disease but by predators instead. Reasearchers who study Caribbean Acropora = are familiar with the coral eating snails Coralliophila, whose affect on = the corals is often mistaken by casual observers for disease. In = aquariums with Indo-Pacific Acropora there are occasionally similar snails such as Drupella, which fortunately don't reproduce and can be removed = fairly easily. There are also nudibranchs such as Cuthona that leave dead = white patches on coral, but these affect mainly Montipora and Porites. There is one predator of Indo-Pacific corals in aquariums (and = presumably in the wild too) that often goes unnoticed, though its affect can be = dramatic. The beast is Scutus cf. unguis, a black limpet that I'm sure occurs = on the Great Barrier Reef. These limpets are active at night only and do = not stay near the coral during the day, so researchers diving during the day = wouldn't ever associate it with the dying coral. In aquariums Scutus has the unfortunate habit of reproducing prolifically, so its effect can = blossom, and result in the loss of all small polyped corals. I mention this here because the comment in the article, "it takes = months to kill a large colony" sounds like it may be a predator. It may also = be a disease, but the researchers involved should check the corals at = night just to rule out Scutus. Sincerely, Julian Sprung ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From info at reefresearch.org Thu Oct 31 11:34:01 2002 From: info at reefresearch.org (Coral Reef) Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 12:34:01 -0400 Subject: Winter Sessioin Coral Reef Ecology Message-ID: Please post the following Central Caribbean Marine Institute program: Rutgers University WINTER SESSION course for undergraduate and graduate students: > WINTERSESSION - CORAL REEF ECOLOGY & BIOLOGY January 2 - 9, 2003. Little > Cayman Island. > Registration is open - Visit the website: http://Wintersession.rutgersonline.net > For Information Contact: Graduate Assistant: David Gruber 932 732-6555 x534 > gruber at imcs.rutgers.edu OR Instructor: Dr. Carrie Manfrino 908- 737-3697 rutgersinfo at reefresearch.org CCMI "Sustaining the Earth's Resources for Future Generations through Education, Research, and Community Outreach" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Carrie Manfrino Central Caribbean Marine Institute - USA P.O. Box 1461 Princeton, NJ 08540 (609) 921-3590 CCMI - Cayman PO Box 37 Little Cayman, Cayman Islands (345) 948-0107 ~~~~~~~ For directions on subscribing and unsubscribing to coral-list or the digests, please see http://www.coral.noaa.gov/lists/coral-list.html . From manu at blueskynet.as Thu Oct 31 14:08:25 2002 From: manu at blueskynet.as (Emmanuel Coutures) Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 08:08:25 -1100 Subject: Pelagic Fishery Biologist Position - American Samoa Message-ID: