2010 Florida Artificial Reef Summit

2010 Florida Artificial Reef Summit

January 21-23, 2010

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

More info at 2010 Summit Web Page

Call for Papers and Poster Exhibits (Due November 15)

Contributed papers are being solicited for the following topics: Fisheries management and Artificial Reefs; Lessons Learned and Adaptive Management Strategies; and, Citizen Involvement in Monitoring and Reef Development.  Posters will be accepted on a variety of general artificial reef-related topics.

Why attend?

Meet and discuss current issues, hear the latest research, and share new ideas for future projects with other members of Florida’s artificial reef community.

Who will attend?

Scientists, artificial reef program managers, fishery and natural resource managers, volunteer research diver organizations, and artificial reef citizen constituency organizations.

Topics Addressed

Synopsis of the 2007 FWC Artificial Reef Science Colloquium and the 2009 International Conference on Artificial Reefs and Artificial Habitats, marine fisheries and adaptive management, permitting and regulations, Florida’s ‘Ships to Reefs’ initiatives, Goliath Grouper, artificial reef monitoring projects, and regional and state updates.

Registration Schedule and Costs

Early registration $70 (Nov. 18^th)

Regular Registration $100 (Dec. 18^th)

Late Registration $145 (after Dec. 19)

Organizing Sponsors:
Florida Sea Grant College Program
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
UF/IFAS Extension Service
For complete information including the agenda, registration, speakers, topics, and sponsors, please visit the

2010 Florida Artificial Reef Summit Web Page

The Florida Artificial Reef Summit is dedicated to the Memory of Chris Koepfer

See web page for more information and registration savings.

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