[Coral-List] Coral Rescue webinar on Dec. 1

[Judith Lang]

Hello Listers
Mélina Soto of The Healthy Reef Initiative has asked me to extend this warm invitation to everyone who’s interested in learning more about ongoing efforts to rescue vulnearble corals, their tissues and germ cells.
Judy Lang
Webinar

Coral rescue and Beyond:

Practical initiatives to rescue SCTLD affected corals and looking toward the future

Date: December 1st 2020

Time: 10am-12 pm (EST)

Where:

https://smithsonian.zoom.us/j/84839574140?pwd=TlN0dlBNL2ZmZ0wvaVlEMHhEWi9rdz09 <https://smithsonian.zoom.us/j/84839574140?pwd=TlN0dlBNL2ZmZ0wvaVlEMHhEWi9rdz09>
Webinar ID: 848 3957 4140
Passcode: 101684

Language: Spanish and English, simultaneous translation available

Moderator: Melina Soto, Healthy Reefs for Healthy People Initiative (HRI)

Agenda:

Welcome remarks and housekeeping: Elisa Blanda, MARFund -5 min

1-    Introduction: Background and purpose of the webinar: Melina Soto, HRI - 5 min

2-    Saving the present:

a.     Coral rescue pilot project in Mexico: Claudia Padilla, CRIAP-INAPESCA - 15 min

b.    Considerations from the private sector: Eddie Manzanero, Xcaret Aquarium-10 min

c.     Florida Reef Tract rescue program: Beth Firchau, Association of Zoos and Aquariums -15 min

d.    Rescue nurseries: Hol Chan case: Kirah Foreman, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Belize -10 min

Break-3 min

3-    Saving the future

e.     Sexual reproduction and gamete cryo preservation: Anastazia Banaszak, UNAM-Coralium - 20 min

f.      Coral tissue cryopreservation and gene Banks: Mary Hagedorn, Smithsonian Institutio - 15 min

4-    Q&A session, recommendations and exchange of experiences: Everybody - 15 min