The Australia-Okinawa Coral Reef Partnership Sharing the Challenges and Experiences of Coral Protection

The Australia-Okinawa Coral Reef Partnership Sharing the Challenges and Experiences of Coral Protection

【Keynote Address】 Supporting Reef Management: AIMS Research on Crown-of-Thorns Seastar and Reef Restoration Dr. Sven Uthicke -The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is a Commonwealth statutory authority with the mission to provide research and knowledge of Australia’s tropical marine estate required to support growth in its use, effective environmental management and protection of its unique ecosystems. AIMS has an over 30-year history in research on Crown-of-Thorns Seastar (CoTS), ranging from monitoring population to understanding causes of population outbreaks and developing solutions to reduce, control or manage such outbreaks. In response to recent declines in coral reef condition, AIMS has commenced studies into developing a suite of scalable, cost-effective reef restoration methods, combining research into understanding of fundamental reef recovery and adaptation processes with the development of innovative intervention technologies.

【Report】 Coral Bleaching Around Sekisei Lagoon

【Okinawa's coral reef conservation programs】 Comprehensive Management Programs on Crown-of-Thorns Seastar outbreaks and Coral Reef Preservation and Rehabilitation Regional Model Project

【Panel Discussion】 Priority Challenges for Coral Protection How to register Event is free of charge. 100 participants maximum. To register via website (https://www.okinawa-sango-info.com/sym/2018/) (Japanese language only) or E-mail/Fax to E-mail: cots@okikanka.info Fax：098-875-1943 with information below

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