Reefs for the Future - Nova Southeastern University
Reefs for the Future - Nova Southeastern University
Reefs for the Future - Nova Southeastern University
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Co-Hosts of <strong>the</strong> 11th International<br />
Coral Reef Symposium are<br />
The U.S. Coral Reef Task Force<br />
and <strong>the</strong> State of Florida<br />
U.S. CORAL REEF TASK FORCE<br />
Commitment to Coral Reef Conservation<br />
• Leadership<br />
• Research<br />
• Management<br />
• Education<br />
Co-Chairs:<br />
• Department of Commerce<br />
(NOAA)<br />
• Department of Interior (Insular Affairs,<br />
FWS, NPS, MMS, USGS)<br />
Federal Agency Members:<br />
• U.S. Agency <strong>for</strong> International Development<br />
• Department of Agriculture<br />
• Department of Defense (Navy,<br />
ACOE)<br />
• Department of Homeland Security<br />
(U.S. Coast Guard)<br />
• Department of Justice<br />
• Department of State<br />
• Department of Transportation<br />
• Environmental Protection Agency<br />
• National Aeronautics & Space Administration<br />
• National Science Foundation<br />
The U.S. Coral Reef Task Force’s<br />
(USCRTF) mission is to lead, coordinate,<br />
and streng<strong>the</strong>n U.S. government<br />
actions to better preserve and<br />
protect coral reef ecosystems. The<br />
Task Force is co-chaired by <strong>the</strong> Departments<br />
of Commerce and of <strong>the</strong><br />
Interior, and includes leaders of 12<br />
federal agencies, seven U.S. states<br />
and territories, and three freely associated<br />
states. To implement <strong>the</strong><br />
policies and requirements of <strong>the</strong><br />
Executive Order, <strong>the</strong> Task Force has<br />
State and Territory Members:<br />
• Commonwealth of <strong>the</strong> Nor<strong>the</strong>rn<br />
Mariana Islands<br />
• Commonwealth of Puerto Rico<br />
• State of Florida<br />
• State of Hawaii<br />
• Territory of American Samoa<br />
• Territory of Guam<br />
• Territory of <strong>the</strong> U.S. Virgin Islands<br />
11 th International Coral Reef Symposium ■ <strong>Reefs</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Future</strong><br />
provided a <strong>for</strong>um <strong>for</strong> coordinated<br />
planning and action among federal<br />
agencies, state and territorial governments,<br />
and nongovernmental<br />
partners. To fulfill its mission, <strong>the</strong><br />
Task Force developed national<br />
strategies, targeted initiatives, and<br />
new partnerships to streng<strong>the</strong>n<br />
stewardship of <strong>the</strong> coral reef<br />
ecosystems in <strong>the</strong> United States,<br />
territories, commonwealths, and internationally.<br />
Non-Voting Members:<br />
• Federated States of Micronesia<br />
• Republic of <strong>the</strong> Marshall Islands<br />
• Republic of Palau<br />
11<br />
Location<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
Special<br />
Recognitions<br />
General<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
Program Exhibits Oral and Poster<br />
Presentations<br />
Author Index
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