Schedule

Pastries and coffee available until 9:30

Dr. Andrew Baker, University of Miami

Presented by 1. Ian Enochs and 2. Michael Studivan

Presented by 1. Richard Karp and 2. Hanna Koch

Presented by 1. Les Kaufman and 2. Alexandra Wen

Presented by 1. Robert Burns and 2. Megan Fraser

Presented by 1. Jenna Dilworth and 2. Katey Lesneski

Presented by 1. Krista Laforest and 2. Bernhard Riegl

A lunch buffet is provided

Presented by 1. Peter J. Auster, and 2. Kyle Pisano

Presented by 1. William Precht and 2. Jose Lopez

Presented by 1. John Alfirevich and 2. Lorelei Ing

Join Lad Akins in an interactive discussion on strengths and weaknesses of common reef fish survey techniques and how to identify those pesky little damsels, wrasses and juvenile parrotfish (and a few other not pesky fish).

Learning how to tell the story of your research and why it is important is an integral skill for a scientist or conservation practitioner, but it's not always easy. Join Cassie Freund, Director of Science Communication, to learn how to communicate your coral research in an accessible, engaging, and factual way so that you can better connect with the public, funders, and decision-makers.

Join Katie Eaton, Patrick Kiel and Dr. Ian Enochs to learn more about the Acropora cervicornis Data Coordination Hub, a web-accessible tool that allows comparison of coral genotype performance data from both field and lab-based studies, and across specialized metrics. By facilitating the comparability of genet-specific performance data, we will improve our capacity to make informed science-based restoration decisions at a larger scale. The workshop will involve a presentation and walkthrough of the tool, with time allotted for an open discussion on ways to further adapt the tool to the needs of restoration practitioners and researchers. Please feel free to bring your own computer to further explore the tool during the workshop.