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SUMMARY:Regional Forum for Accelerating Marine Spatial Planning  in the Western Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/regional-mspforum/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221122T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T060344
CREATED:20221119T051437Z
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SUMMARY:International Webinar Series on Advancing Remote Sensing Applications for Ocean Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/remote-sensing-international-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221102T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T060344
CREATED:20220901T022251Z
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SUMMARY:National Ocean Acidification Training Workshop for Thailand
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/thailand-national-oa-training/
LOCATION:Phuket\, Thailand
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221026T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T060344
CREATED:20221012T005755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T005012Z
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SUMMARY:WESTPAC Advisory Group Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/ag-meeting-2022/
LOCATION:Phuket\, Thailand
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221013T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20221015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T060344
CREATED:20220901T013753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T005028Z
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SUMMARY:National Ocean Acidification Training Workshop for Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/vietnam-national-oa-training/
LOCATION:Nha Trang\, Viet Nam
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ioc-westpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Nha-Trang-view.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220920T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T060344
CREATED:20220701T001423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T005240Z
UID:22738-1663660800-1663866000@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:National Ocean Acidification Training Workshop for Malaysia
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/malaysia-national-oa-training/
LOCATION:Penang\, Malaysia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220317T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20220318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T060344
CREATED:20220801T192744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T005250Z
UID:4089-1647511200-1647622800@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:CREPSUM-IOC/WESTPAC Online Workshop on Jellyfish Identification
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/crepsum-ioc-westpac-online-workshop-on-jellyfish-identification/
CATEGORIES:Jellyfish
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20210829T133000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20211106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T060344
CREATED:20220802T232542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T005319Z
UID:4510-1630243800-1636214400@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:Mangrove Monitoring International Training
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/mangrove-monitoring-international-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210705T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T060344
CREATED:20220804T180814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T005323Z
UID:4831-1625490000-1626447600@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:The 10th ODC Training Course on Regional Application of Coupled Climate Models
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/the-10th-odc-training-course-on-regional-application-of-coupled-climate-models/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20210505T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20210526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T060344
CREATED:20220804T183246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T005330Z
UID:4840-1620219600-1622041200@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:WESTPAC Webinar Series on Ocean Acidification
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/westpac-webinar-series-on-ocean-acidification/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210427T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20210429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T060344
CREATED:20220804T185404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T215819Z
UID:4857-1619510400-1619715600@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:Thirteenth Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC-XIII)
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/westpac-xiii/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20181105T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20181107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T060344
CREATED:20220804T195341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T202427Z
UID:4927-1541408400-1541613600@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:WESTPAC Ocean Acidification Symposium & Fifth WESTPAC Workshop on Research and Monitoring of the Ecological Impacts of Ocean Acidification on Coral Reef Ecosystems\, Xiamen\, China
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/westpac-ocean-acidification-symposium-fifth-westpac-workshop-on-research-and-monitoring-of-the-ecological-impacts-of-ocean-acidification-on-coral-reef-ecosystems-xiamen-china/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20160829T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20160831T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T060344
CREATED:20220804T223457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T224237Z
UID:4971-1472461200-1472666400@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:Third WESTPAC Training Workshop on Research and Monitoring of the Ecological Impacts of Ocean Acidification on Coral Reef Ecosystems\, Phuket\, Thailand
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/third-westpac-training-workshop-on-research-and-monitoring-of-the-ecological-impacts-of-ocean-acidification-on-coral-reef-ecosystems-phuket-thailand/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20150826T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20150828T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T060344
CREATED:20220804T224215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T225006Z
UID:4978-1440579600-1440784800@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:Second WESTPAC Training Workshop on Research and Monitoring of the Ecological Impacts of Ocean Acidification on Coral Reef Ecosystems\, Phuket\, Thailand
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/second-westpac-training-workshop-on-research-and-monitoring-of-the-ecological-impacts-of-ocean-acidification-on-coral-reef-ecosystems-phuket-thailand/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20150119T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20150121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T060344
CREATED:20220804T225343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T230851Z
UID:4986-1421658000-1421863200@ioc-westpac.org
SUMMARY:WESTPAC Workshop on Research and Monitoring of the Ecological Impacts of Ocean Acidification on Coral Reef Ecosystems\, Phuket\, Thailand
DESCRIPTION:Overview       \nProgram \nParticipants\n\n\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									The UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) are pleased to invite you to participate in the training workshop that will take place on 3 to 13 April 2023 in Bolinao\, Pangasinan\, Philippines About the event  While the demand for marine goods and services continuously escalate\, coral reefs around the world face increasing degradation caused by combined anthropogenic and natural disturbances which disrupt reef structure and functions. As a remediation\, ecological restoration aims to assist the natural recovery of degraded\, damaged\, or destroyed reefs. Whenever natural reef recovery is outpaced by the rate of degradation\, active restoration is employed to initiate recovery by physical\, chemical\, and biological restoration. The biological approach generally involves increasing coral cover through transplantation of corals\, which are either asexually- or sexually-propagated. Apart from coral transplantation\, direct larval reseeding of coral larvae is also being re-explored. In the past two decades\, many developments on various restoration techniques have been made\, which offer various insights on their application. Given that each technique offers its own benefits that outweigh its consequences\, guidelines on their general use appear to be scarce given with limited ways or attempts of comparison. This makes finding the best appropriate technique seemingly obscure and unguided. With the increased occurrence of disturbances on the coral reef and growing necessity for ecological restoration efforts\, the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC) and the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) would like to establish a regional research network on coral reef restoration studies\, and conduct training workshop on research and monitoring of the long term impacts of coral restoration. The training workshop will mainly consist of lecture sessions and hatchery and field activities and observations. Key lectures will be given by lead scientists in coral restoration ecology from local and international agencies. All trainees will be given 10-15 minute presentation for their own restoration program or experiment.  What we aim to achieve? This training workshop aims to review and evaluate the most common biological restoration techniques\, present recent advances on other restoration techniques among countries\, and develop general protocols on appropriate application of these techniques\, especially on coral larval reseeding Establish network of scientists and students who are interested in advancing coral restoration techniques and develop collaborative research on coral reproduction and reef connectivity that aims to enhance reef resilience at a regional level  Who will participate?The training workshop will establish a network of experts\, researchers\, government representatives and students from within and outside the region. Priority will be given to applicants who are conducting monitoring and research on coral reproduction in their selected sites. Other participants who are interested to join the network or develop collaborations\, are welcome. They should have experience conducting research and monitoring on coral reproduction and communities\, and/or be able to lead and carry out monitoring and research in their countries for moving forward.  How to register or apply financial assistance For anyone who is interested in joining the event\, please fill in the attached Registration Form. There is a very limited resource in support of the international travel of some colleagues\, particularly those from the developing states. A joint committee will be established to select the most suitable participants that would be provided financial support. The selection will be made mainly based on the applicant’s CV\, his/her work experience\, and his/her engagement in WESTPAC or other relevant international programmes. Please submit registration forms duly completed to iocwestpac@unesco.org  as early as possible\, preferably before 4 March 2023.   								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n									\n\n\n3 April 2023\nArrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport\, Philippines; and travel to Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Pangasinan\n\n\n4 April 2023\nRapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals\n\n\n5 April 2023\n\n\n 	Lecture on coral biology and ecology\, including reef resilience and connectivity\, and coral larval reseeding methods\n 	Upscaling coral restoration using larval enhancement method (Prof. Peter Harrison);\n 	Genomics approaches in coral restoration (Dr. Cecilia Conaco);\n 	Governance of coral reef restoration (Dr. Vanessa Baria-Rodriquez);\n 	Reef management: preventive approach in restoration (Dr. Michael Atrigenio)\n\n\n\n\n6 April 2023\n\n\n 	Presentations of existing coral reef restoration initiatives by participants\n 	Rapid sampling to assess the reproductive status of corals; preparation of floating cages for coral rearing and culture; night assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n\n\n7 April 2023\nNight assessment for coral spawning; and spawn collection\n\n\n8 April 2023\nFull moon; night assessment for coral spawning; and coral larval rearing at sea\n\n\n9 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; and maintenance of floating cages\n\n\n10 April 2023\nCoral larval rearing at sea; maintenance of floating cages; and coral larval reseeding\n\n\n11 April 2023\nCoral larval reseeding; feedback workshop and planning for regional assessment of coral reproduction and reef connectivity studies\n\n\n12 April 2023\nNo dive; preparation for travel\n\n\n13 April 2023\nTravel to airport
URL:https://ioc-westpac.org/event/westpac-workshop-on-research-and-monitoring-of-the-ecological-impacts-of-ocean-acidification-on-coral-reef-ecosystems-phuket-thailand/
LOCATION:Phuket\, Thailand
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