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
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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
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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 | |
DAY 2 -Wednesday October 19, 2011
8.30-8.40am
Welcome, Recap day 1 and Review Agenda for Day 2: James Byrne, The Nature Conservancy |
8.40am-9.40am
Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP) for Coral Reef Ecosystems
· Place Matters - Why CMSP Makes Sense for Coral Reef Areas and Key Information Needs : Charlie Wahle, NOAA CMSP Program
· CMSP in St. Kitts & Nevis: Graeme Browne, St. Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Sustainable Development
· Spatial planning in U.S. National Parks with Coral Reef Resources: Sherri Fields, National Park Service
· Use of CMSP as a Management Tool in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary: Billy Causey, NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries
· Spatial Planning for Florida’s Reefs - Port Everglades Anchorage Area: Chantal Collier, Florida DEP Coral Reef Conservation Program |
9.40-10.40am
Voices of the Reef
Reef User perspectives on spatial planning to date plus hopes for CMSP.
Representatives from the recreational fishing, commercial fishing and diving industry:
· South Florida Recreational fishing industry :Tom Twyford, President, West Palm Beach Fishing Club
· South Florida Diving Industry: Mike Beach, Captain, R.J. Diving Ventures, Inc.
· International Commercial Fishing industry rep : Neil Green , Queensland Seafood Industry Association, Australia |
10.40m-11.00am - BREAK |
11.00am-12.10pm
Breakout Session
Focused on identification of key information needs and gaps for CMSP in coral reef ecosystems. |
12.10-12.45pm
Report out from Breakout Session & Closing Remarks |
12.45-2.00pm - Lunch on own at hotel or surrounding restaurants |
2.00-4.00pm
Benthic Working Group (Invitation only)
· Analysis by Rob Van Woesik’s Lab
· Review Spatial Framework
· FRRP Disturbance Response Plan |
2.00-5.30pm
International Reef Resilience Practitioners Workshop
Part 1: Reef Resilience Approaches around the Caribbean and Beyond: Caribbean reef/resource managers provide brief updates about how they have applied information from past reef resilience trainings, workshops, and learning exchanges at their country and/or site level. 10-minute presentations including Q&A from:
· Kemit Amon-Lewis, U.S. Virgin Islands
· Tim Austin and Croy McCoy, Cayman Islands
· Steven Johnson, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
· Ramon de Leon, Bonaire
· Loureene Jones-Smith, Jamaica
· Ruben Torres, Dominican Republic
Short Break : 3.30-3.45pm
Part 2: Ask the Experts: Subject matter experts introduce their topics, answer questions solicited from the audience before the workshop via email and then answer new questions from the audience. 20-minute presentations including Q&A on :
· Adapting coral reef management to climate change: David Wachenfeld, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
· Climate change action planning: Alex Score, EcoAdapt
· Reef restoration and coral nurseries: Kemit-Amon Lewis, The Nature Conservancy. Danny Green, The Nature Conservancy, Ken Nedimyer, Coral Restoration Foundation
· Remote sensing/Earth observing systems/Climate change impacts: Mark Eakin, NOAA
Thursday October 20, 2011
Optional field trips |
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