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

 

PEACE IN THE OCEANS

Pacem in Maribus 2005Ocean scientists, engineers, technologists, social scientists, international policy experts and the private sector are coming together for the first time at Pacem In Maribus XXXI 2005, from 31 October to 3 November 2005. The conference will be held in Townsville, North Queensland.

The International Ocean Institute (www.ioinst.org) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (www.imarest.org) are co-sponsoring the conference to discuss ways that the many professionals working on ocean issues might better work together towards integrated Ocean Governance.

The Conference has six themes:

  • Regional Security - Environmental, Economic & Social Implications
  • Coastal & Marine Activities Environmental, Social & Economic Impacts
  • Technology, surveillance & Enforcement of Maritime Activities
  • Global Marine Assessments & Models for Alternatives
  • Arafura & Timor Seas – Challenges & Prospects n Marine Biotechnology – Challenges & Prospects

The themes will link to panel discussions and contributed paper and poster sessions, with the results incorporated in the Conference Proceedings and Declaration. There will be two public lectures, the Arvid Pardo Memorial Lecture, and the Elisabeth Mann Borgese Memorial Lecture.

For more information contact Conference Planners NQ
Tel. 61 7 4721 2377 Fax. 61 7 4772 5999.
Email: easy@conferenceplanners.com.au

 

CRC Reef Research Centre Ltd

PO Box 772 Townsville Queensland 4810 Australia Telephone: 61 47298400 Facsimile: 6147298499 Email: Info@crcreef.com Website: www.reef.crc.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.