DAY 1 - Tuesday October 18, 2011

9.00-9.10am Welcome, Workshop Objectives, Introductions, and Review of Agenda: James Byrne, The Nature Conservancy

9.10-9.30am Keynote speaker on Planning for Resilience: Dr. Peter Mumby, University of Queensland.

9.30-10.10am Overviews of Florida Reef System, Florida Reef Resilience Program(FRRP), Climate Change Action Plan ·         Brief introduction to Florida Reef System eco, socio, and management : Chantal Collier, Florida DEP Coral Reef Conservation Program ·         Introduction to FRRP, review 1st Reef Resilience Conference: Chris Bergh, The Nature Conservancy ·         Overview of Climate Change Action Plan for Florida Coral Reef System: 2010-2015 : Chris Bergh, The Nature Conservancy

10.10-10.30am - BREAK

10.30am - 12.30pm Florida Reef Resilience Science Updates ·            Introduction: James Byrne, The Nature Conservancy ·            Florida Coral Reef Evaluation and Monitoring Projects: Rob Ruzicka, Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute ·            Severe 2010 Cold-Water Event Caused Unprecedented Mortality to Corals of the Florida Reef Tract: Diego Lirman, University of Miami ·            The Florida Reef System’s Coral Bleaching Response Plan: Meaghan Johnson, The Nature Conservancy ·            Uses and Economic Value of Reefs in South Florida: Grace Johns, Hazen and Sawyer ·            Stakeholder Views and Preferred Management Alternatives Concerning the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Ecosystem: Manoj Shivlani, Marine and Coastal Research, Corp. ·            Developing new Global High-Resolution Coral Bleaching Tools from Satellite Data: Mark Eakin, NOAA Coral Reef Watch ·            High-Resolution Satellite Tools for Florida: Warm Water Bleaching and Cold Stress Indices: Gerardo Toro-Farmer, University of South Florida ·            Stimulating Coral Restoration: Active Management In Florida and the USVI: Caitlin Lustic, The Nature Conservancy

12.30-2.00pm - Lunch on own at hotel or surrounding restaurants

2.00-2.10pm Introduction to Reef Resilience Planning workshop: James Byrne, The Nature Conservancy

2.10-2.30pm Reef Resilience Planning example Managing the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in a Changing Climate: Dr. David Wachenfeld, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

2.30-2.40pm Introduction to Exercise/Breakout groups Exercise and guidelines

2.40-3.00pm - BREAK

3.00-4.30pm Breakout Session Focused on general needs for Reef Resilience Planning, for example, data types, mapping, stakeholder engagement approaches.

4.30-5.00pm Report out from Breakout Session & Closing Day’s Remarks

5.00-6.00pm - BREAK

6.00-7.00pm Media Panel with Coral Reef Experts  Journalists from the Society of Environmental Journalists interview a panel of coral reef experts on reef resilience-related topics. Facilitated by Jeff Burnside, NBC Miami    Coral Reef Expert Panelists: Billy Causey, NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries; David Wachenfeld, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority; Chris Bergh, The Nature Conservancy; Rob Van Woesik, Florida Institute of Technology; Peter Mumby, University of Queensland; Eileen Sobeck, U.S. Department of the Interior; Paige Rothenberger, U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources; Jim Bohnsack, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service.  Journalists: Catalina Arévalo, Environmental Journalist, EFE Spain; Curtis Morgan, Environmental Reporter, Miami Herald; Angela Posada-Swafford, U.S. Senior Science Correspondent, Muy Interesante Magazine – Spain; Joe Treaster,  John S. and James L. Knight Chair in Cross-Cultural Communication, University of Miami School of Communication

7.00-9.00pm Hotel Evening Reception & Southeast Florida Underwater Photography Contest Award Ceremony Oceanview Terrace, Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel, Fort Lauderdale