[Coral-List] Research and Academic Learning Exchange in South Florida

[Willison, Daron]

Hello Coral Listers,

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coral Reef Conservation Program will be coordinating the first annual Research and Academic Learning Exchange on Thursday, January 26, 2017. The all-day meeting is designed for local Coral Reef researchers to share some of their data, information, and local knowledge regarding our coastal and ocean resources in southeast Florida. Presentations will include updates on some ongoing projects as well as an introduction to new research projects in the region. Each presentation will be followed by a Q&A session where we will attempt to determine what info we have, need, and how we might be able to get more out of the data available. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Details and list of presentations below:

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Anne Kolb Nature Center
751 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33019

Presentations:

  *   Updates on the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Evaluating and Monitoring Project (SECREMP) - Nicole Hayes, Nova Southeastern University
  *   Monitoring the Population Recovery of D. cylindrus following their listing under the Endangered Species Act - Lystina Kabay, Nova Southeastern University
  *   Status, Trends, and Lessons Learned from A. cervicornis Outplanting - Liz Goergen, Nova Southeastern University
  *   Characterizing the Spatiotemporal and Community Dynamics of Goliath Grouper Spawning Aggregations in Jupiter, FL - Ben Binder, Florida International University
  *   GIS Spatial Analysis and Benthic Mapping - Brian Walker, Nova Southeastern University
  *   Developing the Underwater Image Mosaic to Document Benthic Changes Over Time - Brooke Gintert, RSMAS University of Miami
  *   Monitoring the Carbonate Chemistry of the Florida Reef Tract - Chris Langdon, RSMAS University of Miami
  *   Identifying the Epigenetic Mechanisms that Mediate Coral Response to Environmental Stressors - Jose Eirin-Lopez & Javier Rodriguez-Casariego, Florida International University
  *   Coral Immunity and Coral Wound Healing/Regeneration - Nikki Traylor-Knowles, RSMAS University of Miami
  *   Rescue a Reef Citizen Science Coral Nursery & Community Outreach Project- "Regional Benchmarks for Restoration Success" - Stephanie Schopmeyer, RSMAS University of Miami
  *   Identifying Coral Stress 'Hot Spots' - John Fauth & Danny Goodding, University of Central Florida
  *   Assessing the Vulnerability of Reefs within the Florida Reef Tract to Climate Change - Jeff Maynard, SymbioSeas

If you would like more details please contact daron.willison at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:daron.willison at dep.state.fl.us> . Remote connection may be available depending on facility bandwidth.

Warm regards,

Daron Willison

Coral Reef Conservation Program Assistant
Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Biscayne Bay Environmental Center
1227 NE 79th st
Miami, Fl 33138
Daron.willison at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Daron.willison at dep.state.fl.us>