[Coral-List] Effects of Storms and Floods--ICRS
Mike Field
mfield at usgs.gov
Tue Dec 2 19:18:26 EST 2003
Colleagues,
>The deadline for abstracts is approaching, and we again encourage
>submissions for the mini symposium on "THE INFLUENCE OF STORMS AND
>FLOODS ON CORAL REEF DEVELOPMENT" to be held at the 10th
>International Coral Reef Symposium in Okinawa. A number of abstracts
>have been submitted for this topic, and we invite colleagues to
>contribute to the discussions concerning the effects of large waves
>and run-off of sediment and freshwater onto sensitive reefs. The
>10th ICRS is an opportune time to collate these observations and
>compare findings. Our intent is to publish the assembled papers as
>an up-to-date documentation of the observed effects of large storms
>and floods on reef ecosystems; the medium will be either a special
>publication or as part of the proceedings.
>
>Mike, Chip, Paul, and Curt
>
>
>****Mini-Symposium*************************************
>
> THE INFLUENCE OF STORMS AND FLOODS ON CORAL REEF DEVELOPMENT
>
>Storm-generated waves and sediment-laden floods contribute
>significantly to reef development and coral morphology, health, and
>zonation. The character of most reefs reflects their response to
>long-term prevailing conditions as well as major events. Changing
>patterns or intensity of storminess due to elevated sea surface
>temperatures or normal climatic variability (e. g. El Nino, Pacific
>Decadal Oscillation) place external pressures on both healthy reefs
>and those stressed by other natural and anthropogenic activities.
>Similarly, levels of sediment run-off from many high islands has
>increased within recent decades due to human-induced changes in
>adjacent watersheds and increased soil exposure. Understanding storm
>and flood processes on coral reefs is critical for assessing their
>historical development, response to changes in other environmental
>parameters, and for managing them as a resource.
>
>This mini symposium will address the large-scale issues of the
>impact on reefs from increased wave and run-off intensity due to
>climate change/variability; the role of storm waves in shaping the
>morphology and ecology; and the processes of sediment transport and
>deposition on corals. Summaries of current regional investigations,
>site specific studies, and modeling results are all encouraged.
>
>Co-convenors
>Mike Field, USGS Pacific Science Center,Santa Cruz, CA (mfield at usgs.gov)
>Paul Jokiel , University of Hawaii, HIMB, Kaneohe, HI (jokiel at hawaii.edu)
>Chip Fletcher, University of Hawaii, SOEST, Manoa, HI
>(fletcher at soest.hawaii.edu)
>Curt Storlazzi , USGS Pacific Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA
>(storlazzi at usgs.gov)
>
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Michael E. Field
US Geological Survey
Pacific Science Center
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Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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