Reefs for the Future - Nova Southeastern University

Ceremonies, Addresses, Social Events,
ISRS Meeting and Special Sessions
Opening Ceremony
Monday, July 7
8:00 – 9:30AM
Grand Ballroom – 3rd Floor
Sponsored by
Darden Restaurants
Opening ceremonies include an introduction
to the 11th ICRS, brief
presentations from organizers,
sponsors, and officials, plus great
entertainment in dance and song
about Florida’s past and present.
Welcome Reception
Monday, July 7
6:00 – 7:30PM
Grand Ballroom Foyer –
3rd Floor
SeaWeb/Compass
Panel Discussion and
Reception
Tuesday, July 8
6:00 – 9:00PM
Floridian Ballroom BC -
3rd floor
Reception immediately following
discussion in the Floridian Ballroom
Lobby.
Poster Receptions
Tuesday, July 8
Wednesday, July 9
6:00 – 7:30PM
Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by
Mote Marine Labs
Protect Our Reefs
Specialty License Plate
NOAA Administrator
Address
Thursday, July 10
8:30 – 8:45AM
Grand Ballroom – 3rd Floor
ISRS Presidential
Address
Thursday, July 10
8:45 – 9:30AM
Grand Ballroom – 3rd Floor
ISRS General Meeting
Thursday, July 10
2:00 – 3:00PM
Floridian Ballroom A
– 3rd Floor
Closing Banquet
Thursday, July 10
7:00 – 10:30PM
Grand Ballroom – 3rd Floor
Ticket required. Visit the registration
desk for details or to purchase
a ticket.
Join us for a fun night of celebration,
dinner, drinks, and dancing in
South Floridian style. Dinner will
include traditional Key West style
foods and the sounds of a popular
local live band with a true Jimmy
Buffett flair.
Darwin Medal
Award and Lecture
Friday, July 11
8:30 – 9:30AM
Grand Ballroom – 3rd Floor
SPECIAL SESSION:
NOAA Coral Program
Forum: Translating
Science into
Management
Friday, July 11
10:00 – 11:00AM
Floridian D - 3rd Floor
11 th International Coral Reef Symposium ■ Reefs for the Future
SPECIAL SESSION:
ITMEMS Session
Friday, July 11
11:00 – 11:45AM
Floridian D - 3rd Floor
SPECIAL SESSION:
Regional Workshops on
Scientific and Science
Information Needs for
Coral Reef Management
Friday, July 11
11:45AM – 12:30PM
Floridian D - 3rd Floor
Closing Synopsis Session
Friday, July 11
2:00 – 3:45PM
Grand Ballroom – 3rd Floor
The Closing Session includes a synopsis
/ synthesis of outcomes and
results of 11th ICRS. Scientists who
are designated “Super Chair” will
summarize relevant groups of Mini-
Symposiums. Distinguished Journalists
will act as discussants. This
session will be moderated by Sea
Web and include audience participation.
The goal is to produce cogent
Symposium outcomes that are
made understandable for all and
serve as a call for action.
Following the synopsis Session,
there will be the official announcement
of the 12th ICRS in 2012.
The Symposium will then close
with a brief presentation by the
Local Organizing Committee.
Join us for the official announcement
of the 12th ICRS in 2012.
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Location
Information
Special
Recognitions
General
Information
Program Exhibits Oral and Poster
Presentations
Author Index