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11 th International Coral Reef Symposium SOUTH FLORIDA July 7-11, 2008 REEFS FOR THE FUTURE

11 th International Coral Reef Symposium SOUTH FLORIDA July 7-11, 2008 REEFS FOR THE FUTURE. Presentation for ICRI meeting Richard E. Dodge, Chair LOC October 31, 2005. In 2004 the USCRTF & State of Florida formally endorsed a bid to host the:.

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11 th International Coral Reef Symposium SOUTH FLORIDA July 7-11, 2008 REEFS FOR THE FUTURE

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  1. 11th International Coral Reef SymposiumSOUTH FLORIDA July 7-11, 2008REEFS FOR THE FUTURE Presentation for ICRI meeting Richard E. Dodge, Chair LOC October 31, 2005

  2. In 2004 the USCRTF & State of Florida formally endorsed a bid to host the: 11th International Coral Reef Symposium REEFS FOR THE FUTUREFt. Lauderdale, Florida 2008 Coordinated by: Local Organizing Committee Endorsed by: Host Country Endorsement Committee A U.S. partnership of: The U.S. Coral Reef Task Force The State of Florida

  3. ICRS • Franchised by ISRS • Every 4 years • 04 Okinawa • 00 Bali • 1400 attendees Premier Coral Reef Conference Bid Successful at 10 ICRS July 2004Okinawa

  4. Commitment to Coral Reef Conservation Leadership Research Management Education The UNITED STATES is honored to serve as the Host Country for the 11th ICRS: The US Coral Reef Task Force US Venue: mutual exposure of participants to high technology & modern management

  5. The State of Florida is honored to be the site for 11th ICRS • Extensive US coral reef • ecosystems • Highly visited and used • Large research data base • Intensive management • Degradation, unfortunately common to the world’s reefs • Return to Caribbean-Atlantic • S. Florida: easily accessible, international destination

  6. Ecumenical & Encompassing Science Program • Question-driven Themes around provocative question-based topics (organized as mini-symposia) • Central theme, REEFS FOR THE FUTURE: The past has shaped the present • What is happening NOW contributes to the future of coral reefs • Global not parochial

  7. 11th ICRS Programmatic & Technological Features: • 11th ICRS will learn from 10ththrough Feedback & Commentary • Socialization & Networking (Symposium: fr. Gr. sympo`sion a drinking together) • Broad representation & participation • Concerted efforts for Visa facilitation • Media Facilitation • Support for students & developing countries • Website • Timely Proceedings

  8. Spectacular Array of Reasonably Priced & Diverse Field Trips • Barrier Reefs • Bank • Atolls • Fringing • Patch • living & fossil reefs • Models for Sustainable Management and Conservation • Excellent diving facilities throughout

  9. Ft. Lauderdale Fl: Gateway to reefs of Atlantic, Gulf, Caribbean, & W Pacific

  10. Venue: Ft.Lauderdale Florida

  11. Venue Attributes • 3 Major International Airports • Proximity to Coral Reefs & Diving • 400 km Florida Reef Track, • Gateway to Atlantic, Gulf, & • Caribbean • Convention Center • Halls & rooms for Plenaries, • Posters, Exhibits, Food, Mini-Symposia, meetings • Accommodations • Hotels & Hostels, Web based reservations, credit card use, Wide range of prices

  12. 11th International Coral Reef Symposium 2008: REEFS FOR THE FUTURE • Exciting and relevant Science Program • Timely Proceedings • Spectacular array of reasonably priced field trips, local and regional • Outstanding venue, hotels, special events • Press facilitation  • Partners at all levels to promote wide participation • Global focus in a regional location: Atlantic Caribbean • Scholarships • Sponsorships, Vendor Opportunities -

  13. Local Organizing CommitteeHost Country Endorsement Committee ILOC Dr. Richard Dodge, NCRI Dr. John Ogden, FIO Dr. Robert van Woesik, FIT Dr. Robert Ginsburg, UM RSMAS Dr. Peter Glynn, UM RSMAS Mr. Billy Causey, FKNMS NOAA Dr. John McManus, NCORE Dr. Bernhard Riegl, NCRI Dr. Steven Miller, NURC Dr. Peter Swart, UM RSMAS Dr. Jim Porter, UGA Dr. Ruth Kelty, NOS NOAA Dr. Frank Muller-Karger, USF HCEC Mr. Roger B. Griffis, NOAA Mr. Randal Bowman, DOI Dr. Arthur E. Paterson, NOAA Ms. Colleen M. Castille, Sec., Fla DEP Mr. Robert Ballard, Dep. Sec., Fla DEP

  14. WELCOMETO FORT LAUDERDALE11thInternational Coral Reef SymposiumREEFS FOR THE FUTUREFlorida 2008

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