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Westin Beach Resort Key
Largo, Florida |
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Westin Beach Resort Key
Largo, Florida |
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The conference will focus on the question: “What do we know about Florida Bay processes and how can that knowledge contribute to restoration decisions?”
The primary functions of the PMC are: (a) to develop and implement a research strategy designed to merge scientific understanding of the Bay and adjacent marine systems with management’s decision making processes; (b) to facilitate a consensus-based process for determining science needs and priorities; (c) to promote funding of critical science needs; (d) to develop and maintain an open and scientifically sound review process for evaluating research results and for advancing the program; and (e) to communicate research results and program progress to management as well as the scientific and public community.
It is vital
to the Interagency Florida Bay and Adjacent Marine Systems Science Program
that its projects, plans, and direction are carefully and continuously
reviewed by an independent outside review panel of experts. The Florida
Bay Science Oversight Panel has served this important function. The Oversight
Panel participates in annual conferences by formally leading question and
answer sessions and by providing the PMC a written report that critically
reviews and recommends advancement and implementation of the Program. Additionally,
it arranges ad hoc advisory panels of experts in specialized topical subjects
to participate in workshops. To date, review workshops have included circulation
modeling, water quality modeling, nutrient dynamics, seagrass ecology and
higher trophic levels. The Oversight Panel consists of senior scientists
with significant experience in major estuarine scientific programs, and
its current membership includes:
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Central
Questions1. How and at what rates do storms, changing freshwater flows, sea level rise, and local evaporation/precipitation patterns influence circulation and salinity patterns within Florida Bay and outflows from the Bay to adjacent waters?
2. What is the relative importance of the advection of exogenous nutrients, internal nutrient cycling including exchange between water column and sedimentary nutrient sources, and nitrogen fixation in determining the nutrient budget of Florida Bay?
3. What regulates the onset, persistence and fate of planktonic algal blooms in Florida Bay?
4. What are the causes and mechanisms for the observed changes in seagrasses and the hardbottom community of Florida Bay and adjacent marine systems? What is the effect of changing salinity, light and nutrient regimes on these communities?
5. What is the relationship between environmental change, habitat change, and the recruitment, growth and survivorship of higher trophic level species?
All scientists working
in Florida Bay, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, the Biscayne
Bay area and the southwest Florida Shelf are strongly encouraged to submit
abstracts describing their research projects and current status.
Unlike the 1999 conference, there will be no oral presentations by individual researchers. Instead, each research team will collaborate to synthesize topical information into one oral report for presentation at the conference, and individual researchers will present their abstract submissions as posters.
In order to provide each Research Team with information for discussion and development of a synthesis paper, DRAFT abstracts of your research projects are being solicited. DRAFT abstracts are limited to three pages, and are due October 1, 2000. If your DRAFT abstract is not received by the October 1, 2000 deadline, your research information may not be included in research team discussions and the synthesis document.
You may submit a FINAL version of your original DRAFT abstract. The FINAL abstract is also limited to three pages, and is due February 15, 2001. This will allow you an opportunity to publicize new sampling data and more up-to-date information on your research project(s). If you do not submit a second, FINAL abstract by February 15, the original DRAFT abstract will be used for publication in the abstract book distributed at the conference and posted on the Florida Bay web site.
Abstract Submission Instructions
Both DRAFT and FINAL abstracts MUST be submitted electronically via the Florida Bay web site by the specified deadlines. CLICK HERE for abstract preparation and submission instructions.
All abstracts submissions are expected to be presented as posters. As with oral presentations, posters provide a valuable opportunity for scientific interaction. Posters will be displayed on a daily basis by topical question as outlined in the Tentative Agenda. Posters will be limited to a space of 4’ high x 6’ wide and detailed display instructions will be provided at a later date. CLICK HERE for detailed Poster Specifications - which may be printed to your printer for future reference. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print the PDF form file.)
Topical Questions
If you are unsure as to which topical question your research falls under, email Robert Brock at robert_brock@nps.gov or contact the appropriate research team leader. A list of research teams and topical questions is located at: http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/flbay/pmcrschtms2.html.
“What do we know about Florida Bay processes
and how can that knowledge contribute
to restoration decisions?”
| Agenda
Index
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| 5:30pm-7:30pm | Registration Desk Open |
| 5:30pm-6:30pm | Poster Presenters for Questions 1 & 4 to set up posters. |
| 6:30pm-7:00pm | Welcome Address and Conference Overview |
| 7:00pm-9:00pm | Welcome Reception (Poolside) |
| 8:00am-11:30am | Poster Session - Questions 1 & 4 * |
| 11:30am-1:00pm | Lunch on Own |
| 1:00pm-2:00pm | Synthesis Presentation of Question 1 |
| 2:00pm-3:00pm | One Hour Discussion for Question 1 |
| 3:00pm-3:30pm | Refreshment Break |
| 3:30pm-4:30pm | Synthesis Presentation of Question 4 |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | One Hour Discussion Period for Question 4 |
| 5:30pm-6:30pm | Poster Displays Open to the General Public |
| 6:30pm-7:00pm | Poster Removal |
| 7:00pm-7:30pm | Poster Set-up for Questions 2 & 3 |
| 7:30pm-9:30pm | Poolside Reception |
| 8:00am-11:30am | Poster Session - Questions 2 & 3 * |
| 11:30am-1:00pm | Lunch on Own |
| 1:00pm-2:00pm | Synthesis Presentation of Question 2 |
| 2:00pm-3:00pm | One Hour Discussion for Question 2 |
| 3:00pm-3:30pm | Refreshment Break |
| 3:30pm-4:30pm | Synthesis Presentation of Question 3 |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | One Hour Discussion Period for Question 3 |
| 5:30pm-6:30pm | Poster Displays Open to the General Public |
| 6:30pm-7:00pm | Poster Removal |
| 7:00pm-7:30pm | Poster Set-up for Question 5 |
| 8:00am-10:00am | Poster Session - Question 5* |
| 10:00am-11:00am | Synthesis Presentation of Question 5 |
| 11:00am-12:00pm | One Hour Discussion for Question 5 |
| 12:00pm-1:30pm | Lunch on Own and Poster Displays Open to the General Public |
| 1:30pm-3:00pm | “So What?” Synthesis Wrap-up Session -- How can all the
information presented during the last three days contribute to making responsible restoration decisions? |
| 3:00pm | Adjourn |
Participant Registration
| Early Registration (Before March 1, 2001) | $200.00 |
| Regular Registration (After March 1, 2001) | $250.00 |
Student Registration (Student ID must be presented at conference)
| Early Registration (Before March 1, 2001) | $125.00 |
| Regular Registration (After March 1, 2001) | $175.00 |
NOTE: Payment must accompany your registration and be postmarked by the deadline to qualify for the early registration fee.
NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED ALL FUTHER REGISTRATION WILL BE DONE ONSITE
Click here to load a form that can be printed to your printer, then return the form with payment to the Office of Conferences and Institutes. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print the PDF form file.)
Refund Policy: Requests for registration refunds will be honored if the Office of Conferences and Institutes (OCI) receives a written notification of cancellation on or before April 2, 2001. A $50.00 processing fee will be deducted from all registration refunds. Sorry, no refunds will be honored for cancellations after April 2, 2001.
In compliance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), participants with special needs can be reasonably accommodated by contacting the Office of Conferences and Institutes (OCI) at least 10 working days prior to the conference. We can be reached by phone at 1-352-392-5930, by fax at 1-352-392-9734, or by calling 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).
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97000 South Overseas Highway Key Largo, Florida 33037-2210 Telephone: 305-852-5553 FAX: 305-852-8669 Reservations: 1-800-Key-Largo (1-800-539-5274) |
 The Keys — a
156-mile long chain of islands — extends like stepping stones from the
tip of Florida’s mainland to Key West, the southernmost city in the United
States. Nestled amongst this tropical paradise of rare birds, majestic
palms and a magnificent coral reef is the Westin
Beach Resort in Key Largo, Florida.
Located in a picturesque natural hardwood hammock on the only white sand beach in Key Largo, the Westin Beach Resort is offering participants of the Florida Bay Science Conference a special guest room rate of $98.00 plus tax with one or two people in a room. (To receive tax exempt status, payment must be made in the form of a government issued check, credit card or purchase order, and, be accompanied by a Florida sales tax exemption certificate presented at check-in.) The group rate will be honored three days prior and three days following the conference, based on availability. Contact the hotel at 1-800-Key-Largo (539-5274) or 1-305-852-5553 and be sure to specify you are attending the Florida Bay Science Conference. The deadline to make your hotel reservation and be guaranteed you will still receive the discounted group rate is March 1, 2001. This time of year is peak season for hotels in the Keys so be sure to make your hotel reservation by the deadline.
Please Note: As this is a discounted group rate, it is not commissonable to travel agents and Frequent Traveler Points do not apply. |
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Center for Natural Resources |
Center for Wetlands |
Soil and Water Science Department |
FLORIDA
KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL
REEF STATE PARK
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is the nation's first UNDERWATER
park! Formed in the 1960's, Pennekamp Park represents over 100 square miles
of mangrove shoreline, grass flats, and of course our famous coral reef.
Adjacent to Pennekamp (and extending it's boundaries out to international
waters) is the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary. Both these pristine
coral reef areas are protected by law against environmental abuse, guaranteeing
this beautiful resource will last for many generations.
| Florida Bay and Adjacent Marine Systems Program Management Committee (PMC) |
| Florida Sea Grant College Program, Florida Bay Education Office |
| University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Office of Conferences and Institutes (OCI) |
| Question #1: | November 2 - Physical Science Team Meets at NOAA/AOML on Virginia Key |
| Question #2: | October 25 - Nutrient Dynamics Team Meets at NOAA/AOML on Virginia Key |
| Question #3: | October 24 - Phytoplankton Team Meets at NOAA/AOML on Virginia Key |
| Question #4: | Nov. 16-17 - Seagrass Team Meets at SFWMD in Homestead |
| Question #5: | Dec. 5-6 - Higher Trophic Level Team** Meets at NOAA/AOML on Virginia Key |
Registration Information
Beth Miller-Tipton, Conference Coordinator
Office of Conferences and Institutes (OCI)
University of Florida / IFAS
Building 639, Mowry Road
PO Box 110750 / Gainesville, FL 32611-0750
PHONE: 1-352-392-5930 / FAX: 1-352-392-9734
EMAIL: bamt@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu
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After March
1, guest rooms for Florida Bay participants will no longer be on hold and
the discounted group rate may not be available.
