July 12, 2008 Training Workshop at the International Coral Reef Symposium: Technology Tools for EBM of Coral Reefs

Technology Tools for Ecosystem-Based Management of Coral Reefs to be held at the International Coral Reef Symposium in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

This training workshop will provide an overview of recently-developed technology tools and methods for facilitating Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) of coral reef ecosystems.  In particular, we will focus on tools and methods that can help resource managers and policymakers collect, visualize, analyze, and integrate diverse types of information (such as information on the coral reef ecosystem and human communities that depend on it); provide decision support for common coral reef conservation, restoration, and resource management decisions; and help engage communities and stakeholders in the decision making process.  If interested in participating, contact the organizers as soon as possible.  For more information, contact the EBM Tools Network Coordinator Sarah Carr at sarah_carr@natureserve.org.