If your institution is conducting research you believe to be of interest to the general public or have a traveling exhibit or are interested in an exhibit booth, please submit the Education Center Request Form.

Exhibits and displays must be approved for acceptance to the Education Center venue. Space is limited and exhibit fees apply.

The 11th ICRS is proud to announce that it will qualify as a 'Carbon Neutral' event, the first ever ICRS to do so. A 'Green Meeting Strategy' will be followed. The 11th ICRS is an officially registered event with Carbonfund.org and a portion of your registration fee will be used to reduce the climate impact of the Symposium by supporting renewable energy, energy efficiency, and reforestation projects that reduce and offset CO2 emissions. The Local Organizing Committee is committing to the use of recycled products, reducing waste and offsetting carbon emissions where possible.

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, REFURBISH

11th ICRS Green Strategies

The 11th ICRS is taking steps wherever possible to reduce the environmental impact of the meeting. Some of these actions include:

• All travel will be offset with carbonfund.org through supporting renewable energy, energy efficiency, and reforestation projects that reduce and offset CO2 emissions.
• Attendees have the option of the abstract book online instead of a hardcopy.
• Post-Symposium proceedings as an option will be available electronically (CD) rather than a hardcopy.
• Printing the 2nd Circular mailout on 80% recycled paper.
• The air-conditioning will be set to 78F instead of the usual 68F and will be off in un-used rooms.
• All lighting will be centrally monitored and off when not in use.
• All toilet paper, paper towels are made with re-cycled paper.
• All cleaning products used are environmentally friendly products.
• All flushers in the convention center toilets have been fitted with water saving devices.
• The convention center also has only native plants on its property, which are less needy on the environment.
• Any necessary utensils and disposable cups will be made of potato starch.
• Reusable coffee cup / water bottle will be provided to limit the use of disposables.
• Condiments will be dispensed in bulk instead of individual wrappings.
• The foods will be bought as locally as possible with plenty of vegetarian options.
• All foods that are not used will be taken to shelters (namely Daily Bread).
• The signage company chosen re-uses the signs.
• Recycling is presently being co-ordinated, and we are hoping to add a composting option too.
• We are investigating bio-diesel transport for attendees to and from hotels.
• Hotels have been chosen on their proximity to the convention center to reduce unnecessary transport.
• All hotels have been sent 'Green information' and are working with the convention center on introducing green strategies.
• Fieldtrip attendees will be transported via buses to and from mustering points.
• We are suggesting that the tour organizers provide the scientific important information as PDF files (saving paper), and that they not use Styrofoam, plastics, and other throw-away materials on the trips.
• There will be a Green booth to educate everyone on how we all can make a difference with our own individual actions.

General Green Strategies

There are numerous websites suggesting options which we urge you to visit. A big bonus is that these measures are beneficial both environmentally and economically. Even the smallest change can provide a meaningful difference.

General information	www.life.ca www.earth911.org www.treehugger.com http://green.yahoo.com/ www.keysglee.com www.thegreenguide.com
Energy Efficiency	www.energystar.gov www.saveenergy.com
Energy Research	www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/
Greener Vehicles	www.greenercars.com www.fueleconomy.gov
Hosting Green Meetings	www.bluegreenmeetings.org www.greenmeetings.info.com
Green Hotels	www.greenhotels.com www.environmentallyfriendlyhotels.com
Eating Green	100milediet.org/ openthefuture.com/cheeseburger_CF.html
Recycling	www.cellforcash.com www.craigslist.org www.freecycle.org www.recycledpcparts.com www.rbrc.org
Reducing Paper Usage	www.printgreener.com www.dmaconsumers.org

Comparative Analysis of Reef Resilience Under Stress (CARRUS): Organizational Workshop
Sunday, July 6 (9:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
Organizer: John McManus ("Email" <jmcmanus barney rsmas fred miami fred edu>)
Location: Main Conference Facility
This day-long workshop is open to attendance by up to two representatives from each long-term, large-scale coral reef monitoring program currently underway. The objective will be to form an international organization to facilitate comparative scientific investigation and to assemble information on the successes and failures of management actions. If interested in participating, contact the organizer by March 1, 2008 or earlier. More information can be found at www.carrus.org.

ISRS GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, July 8 5:30 PM

Socioeconomic Monitoring Initiative (SocMon) - in the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Western Indian Ocean, Pacific, Red Sea, and South Asia regions - with focus on novel findings and connections to management.
Tuesday and Wednesday July 8-9, 2008 12:30-1:30pm
Christy Loper "Email" <christy.loper barney noaa fred gov> Website

Advanced Coral Tissue Slide Reading Workshop
Histological techniques in the study of hard and soft corals can provide insights into coral taxonomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and reproduction. This 2-full day session, Saturday and Sunday, July 12th & 13th (after the 11th ICRS) at Nova Southeastern University's Oceanographic Center in Dania Beach, Florida. Registration includes transportation from conference hotels to workshop, notebook containing overviews and case reports, and breakfast, lunch & snacks. To register, contact Organizers "Dr. Esther Peters" <esther.peters barney verizon fred net > and "Dr. Alison Moulding" <moulding barney nova fred edu>. Cost $100.

Florida Reef Resilience Program Reception
Tuesday July 8, 2008 5:30-7:30 PM
Shirley Gun "Email" <sgun barney tnc fred org>

Lessons Learned and Best Practices in the Management of Coral Reefs
Tuesday July 8, 2008 6:30-9:30 PM
Mark Tupper "Email" < m.tupper barney cgiar fred org>

Coral Reef Targeted Research and Capacity Building for Management
Poster and Cocktail Reception presented by CRTR Students and Post-Docs
Wednesday July 9, 2008 6:00-8:00 PM
Andy Hooten "Email" <ajh barney environmentservices fred com>

Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean (AMLC) Executive Board Meeting
Saturday July 12, 2008 9:00am - 5:00pm
Steve LeGore, AMLC "Email" <slegore barney mindspring fred com>

Marine Protected Area Learning Partnership Program of World Wildlife Fund, Conservation International, and Wildlife Conservation Society
Saturday July 12, 2008 8:30am - 12:00pm
Stacey Kilarski "Email" <skilarski barney tnc fred org>

Technology Tools for Ecosystem-Based Management of Coral Reefs
Saturday July 12, 2008 8:30-11:30am
Sarah Carr "Email" <sarah_carr barney natureserve fred org>

Participatory Workshop: How Should Coral Reef Research Priorities Be Set?
Saturday July 12, 2008 1:30pm-5:30pm
Mark Neff "Email" <mark.neff barney asu fred edu>