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Summaries of past ENSO meetings of interest to the ENSO community.
- 30 July – 2 August 2000, First International Symposium on Deep Sea Corals (Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia)
- 29 August – 2 September 2000, The European Conference on Marine Science And Technology (Hamburg, Germany)
- 8-12 January 2001, Caribbean Climate Data Workshop (Kingston, Jamaica)
- 5-8 February 2001, Pacific CLIVAR International Implementation Workshop (University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA)
- 9-11 May 2001, Asian Monsoon Variability on Milankovitch and Sub-Milankovitch Time Scales Symposium (Beijing, China)
- 24-27 April 2001, Oceans III Millennium: Oceanology and Human Development between the Coastline and the Continental Margin (Pontevedra, Spain)
- 21-26 June 2001, Second Symposium on Marine Conservation Biology (San Francisco, California, USA)
First International Symposium on Deep Sea Corals
Where: Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
When: 30 July – 2 August 2000
The First International Symposium on Deep Sea Corals, held 30 July – 2 August 2000 at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia focused on the natural science of the coral species and their assemblages. Topics included the biology, community ecology and biogeography of deep-sea corals; their use in climatic reconstruction; and the assessment of human impacts. Conservation of deep-sea coral was an important theme in many of the presentations. Participants urged that conservation of deep-water corals be given a high priority at the national, regional and international levels. For additional information, contact Susan Gass, Ecology Action Centre, 1568 Argyle Street, Suite 31, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 2B3; email: coral@is.dal.ca; tel: 1-902-429-2202; fax: 1-902-422-6410.
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The European Conference on Marine Science And Technology
Where: Hamburg, Germany
When: 29 August – 2 September 2000
The European Conference on Marine Science And Technology took place 29 August – 2 September 2000 in Hamburg, Germany. Organized by the European Commission, the meeting was attended by representatives of both the public and private sectors. The conference shared information and addressed critical issues relating to European marine research and its application. Sessions were held on a variety of issues, including: coastal zone management; the contribution of marine research to sustainable development; marine biotechnology; technology and management approaches for European Seas; industry perspectives; fisheries and aquaculture research; continental margin research; and the availability of data for marine research.
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Caribbean Climate Data Workshop
Where: Kingston, Jamaica
When: 8-12 January 2001
The Caribbean Climate Data Workshop was held 8-12 January 2001 in Kingston, Jamaica. The workshop brought together data managers from 18 meteorological services across the Caribbean region, representatives of four regional entities with interest in Caribbean climate, and experts in Caribbean climate, data quality assessment, and climate change. The aim was to enhance climate data collection, processing capability within the region, and eliciting climate change information relevant ot the region. By the end of the workshop, there was renewed determination on the part of the participants to digitize additional data that exists in their respective countries and to use this data to ascertain how the climate of their country is changing. There was also an agreement to make the data available for the purpose of further analysis on a regional basis. For more information contact Michael A. Taylor, University of the West Indies, Mona P.O., Kingston 7, Jamaica, West Indies; tel: 809-927-1609; fax: 809-977-1033; email:
mataylor@uwimona.edu.jm
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Pacific CLIVAR International Implementation Workshop
Where: University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
When: 5-8 February 2001
A Pacific CLIVAR International Implementation Workshop was held 5-8 February 2001 at the International Pacific Research Center at the University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Emphasis was placed on participation by atmospheric scientists as well as oceanographers and on engaging as many Pacific rim nations as possible. Some of the topics covered included broad-scale ocean and atmospheric sampling, regionally enhanced observations, atmospheric and ocean data assimilation, model development, and ocean and atmosphere process studies. The workshop recommended the formation of an international Pacific sector panel to oversee and facilitate the implementation of CLIVAR, to improve and expand the availability of ENSO predictions, and to improve climate change prediction, detection and attribution. More information is available from the International CLIVAR Project Office, 256/20 Southampton Oceanography Centre, Empress Dock, Southampton SO14 3ZH, UK; tel: 44-2380 596777; fax: 44-2380 596204; email: icpo@soc.soton.ac.uk; Web site: www.clivar.org/organization/pacific/activities/workshop_2001
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Asian Monsoon Variability on Milankovitch and Sub-Milankovitch Time Scales Symposium
Where: Beijing, China
When: 9-11 May 2001
The Asian Monsoon Variability on Milankovitch and Sub-Milankovitch Time Scales Symposium was held 9-11 May 2001 in Beijing, China. Paleoclimate records and modeling studies of monsoon variability at Milankovitch and sub-Milankovitch time scales were discussed in an effort to better understand linkages among oceanic, atmospheric, and terrestrial components of the monsoon system. Linkages between orbital-scale and abrupt-change variability in the monsoon record, and the physical mechanisms driving monsoon variability at these time scales were also discussed. For more information, contact S. Clemens, Geological Sciences, Box 1846, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912-1846 USA ; tel 1-401-863-1964; fax: 1-401-863-2058; email: Steven_Clemens@Brown.edu
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Oceans III Millennium: Oceanology and Human Development between the Coastline and the Continental Margin
Where: Pontevedra, Spain
When: 24-27 April 2001
Oceans III Millennium: Oceanology and Human Development between the Coastline and the Continental Margin was held 24-27 April 2001 in Pontevedra, Spain. Scientists and technologists gathered to work on four thematic areas: coastal processes, human impact on the coastal strip, marine technologies, and coastal policies and integrated management. Some of the topics covered included interactions between continents and oceans, interactions between the atmosphere and oceans, the ocean and climatic and environmental changes, and capturing, processing and transmitting data. For more information, contact viajes iberia congresos, C/ San Bernardo, 20, 28015 Madrid. Spain; tel: 34-91-5319449; fax: 34-91-5324543; email: congresos.madrid@viajesiberia.com; Web site: www.fomar.org
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Second Symposium on Marine Conservation Biology
Where: San Francisco, California, USA
When: 21-26 June 2001
Second Symposium on Marine Conservation Biology was held 21-26 June 2001 in San Francisco, California, USA. The symposium included the participation of more than 400 scientists, marine resource managers, policy specialists, NGO representatives, and others marine conservation advocates. The symposium was an international forum for researchers and students in natural and social sciences, marine resource managers and others interested in the science of protecting, restoring and sustainably using biodiversity in the world's estuaries, coastal waters, enclosed seas and open oceans. For additional information, contact MCBI, 15806 NE 47th Court, Redmond, WA 98052; tel: 1-425-883-8914; fax: 1-425-883-3017; email: assistant@mcbi.org; Web site: www.mcbi.org
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