December 2004
In this Issue:

Future cyclones make a smaller splash than expected

From the CEO's desk
The future for CRC Reef

Is there really a battle for barra?

Healthy country, healthy reef

Seagrass scientists see the big picture

Spotting the difference between coral trout

Earbones hold the key to fishy secrets

Another view of science

Record minke whale sightings

Mussel mimic to prevent marine fouling

Fish study hooks gold for researcher

New Publications

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CRC Torres Strait

Tagged dugongs stay near Mabuiag Island

Torres Strait Cultural Festival

IMPAC

Peace in the Oceans

IOI (Australia) hosts second regional consultation

Visit from New Caledonia's Indigenous leaders

Spend 2005 with fishes and turtles

 

IOI (AUSTRALIA) HOSTS SECOND REGIONAL CONSULTATION

With the support of the IOI Secretariat (Malta) and IOI (Australia), Centre Directors from Australia, the Pacific Islands, Thailand and Indonesia met during the Coastal Zone Asia Pacific 2004 Conference, held in Brisbane from 6-9 September, and dedicated 10 September to a Second Regional Consultation on programmes and activities.

Professor Russell Reichelt, CEO of CRC Reef and member of the IOI Governing Board participated at the second IOI (Australia) Regional Consultation, held at the Great Barrier Reef Research Foundation in Brisbane. Professor Reichelt provided an update of the IOI and its restructuring from the viewpoint of the IOI Governing Board, and reported on the outcomes of the meeting of the Executive Committee meeting held in July in Malta. He noted IOIOceanLearn is consolidating training and capacity building activities for the whole network.

The members welcomed initiatives from Malaysia and the Philippines to establish Operational Centres in their countries, as this would add important input to the Region. The proposal for establishment of IOI-Philippines was approved by the IOI Governing Board at its meeting in Slovenia on 15 October, but Malaysia requested a deferment of their request until 2005. Six regional themes will continue to guide cooperation in the IOI’s Asia-Pacific Region over the next few years:

  1. Biodiversity Conservation
  2. Oceans Policy
  3. Pacem in Maribus and other conferences
  4. Training, and IOI-OceanLearn
  5. Community-based Coastal Management
  6. Awareness raising

For more information visit IOI (Australia) or contact Robin South at robin.south@impac.org.au

 

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CRC Reef Research Centre Ltd was established and is supported under the Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Program. Its mission is to plan, fund and manage world-leading science for the sustainable use of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. CRC Reef is a joint venture between Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Great Barrier Reef Research Foundation, James Cook University, Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Queensland Seafood Industry Association, and Sunfish Queensland Inc. The University of Queensland is an associate member.