[Coral-List] May 13 Coral Collaboration Seminar - Status Report on MPAs in the Federated States of Micronesia

[Robin Garcia - NOAA Affiliate]

Hello everyone,

The next NOAA Coral Collaboration seminar is *Thursday, May 13th, 2021 from
4:00-5:00pm ET.*

Dr. Pete Houk of the University of Guam will present the following:

*Status Report on MPAs in the Federated States of Micronesia: *The status
report summarizes evaluations for all marine protected areas (MPAs) in the
Federated States of Micronesia. The report also includes the evaluation of
a grouper ban against long-term data. Finally, bans for sharks, bumphead
parrotfish, and Napolean wrasse were assessed. Most results were positive.
Much of the data collection was funded by NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation
Program.

Meeting Details:
Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021
Time: 4-5 pm Eastern Time
Location: Online (See AdobeConnect information below)

*AdobeConnect information: *

1. To join the meeting: http://noaacsc.adobeconnect.com/coralscollab/
2. Click the microphone at the top of the screen to connect audio

*Robin Garcia*
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*The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program's mission is to protect,
conserve, and restore coral reef resources by maintaining healthy ecosystem
function.*