Senior Ecologist Seminar Series (Nov 18, Washington D.C.)
Griffis, Roger B
Roger.B.Griffis at noaa.gov
Mon Nov 10 11:44:12 EST 1997
SENIOR ECOLOGIST SEMINAR SERIES
The Ecological Society of America, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Association, Smithsonian Institution, and Environmental Protection Agency
invite you to attend
Multiple Stressors on Floridian Coral Reefs:
Lessons for a Sustainable Future
Presented by James W. Porter, Ph.D., University of Georgia
Tuesday, November 18, 1997
4:00-5:30 pm
Carmichael Auditorium
American History Museum
Constitution Avenue between 12 & 14 Streets NW Four blocks from Metro
Center
Background:
In response to growing threats to coral reefs around the world, 1997
has been declared the International Year of the Reef. One of the biggest
dangers to coral reefs is disease. New data from the Environmental
Protection Agency's Coral Reef Monitoring Program in the Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary shows a significant increase in coral disease
infection. In fact, reports shows that the incidence of disease has
increased by 276% from 1996 to 1997 and that the number of species affected
with disease has increased by 211% in the same time span.
Co-principal investigator on the Florida Keys project, ecologist James
Porter, will present an overview of the current scientific understanding of
disease in coral reefs. Starting with data on the general conditions
required for optimal coral growth, Porter will discuss modifications to the
South Florida hydroscape in relationship to their potential harm to coral
reefs in the Florida Keys. Contrasting the effects of natural (Hurricane
Allen) versus anthropogenic disturbances (construction of the Flaggler
Railroad) in the watershed, his talk will explore the effects of multiple
stressors on coral physiology and ecology. Porter will also present data
on the alarming spread of new, virulent coral diseases.
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For more information please contact Rhonda Kranz by email at rhonda at esa.org
or by phone at (202) 833-8773.
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