Serving Coral Connections in the US Virgin Islands

OneNOAA Science Seminar Series

Title:
Serving Coral Connections in the US Virgin Islands

Speakers:
Dan Dorfman, Senior Marine Spatial Ecologist, NOAA/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science;
Leslie Henderson, Coral Reef Initiative Coordinator, USVI Dept of Planning and Natural Resources;
Pedro Nieves, Project Coordinator, USVI Dept of Planning and Natural Resources.
Dan presenting at NOAA in Silver Spring and Leslie and Pedro presenting remotely from USVI.

Sponsors:
NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, the Coral Reef Conservation Program, and the NOS Science Seminar Series; Coordinator is Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov

Webinar Access:
Please register at: https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/usvi/event/registration.html
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Questions? Email Tracy.Gill@noaa.gov

Abstract:
NCCOS and the USVI Department of Planning and Natural Resources have partnered to develop an on-line tool and mapping services in support of coral ecosystem planning and management. The tool provides a wide range of information associated with coral reef ecosystems. The information provided includes locations of coral and distributions of benthic habitats. Data from in water surveys, ecosystem characterization, and human uses. By providing the information as public map services and an on-line tool, we enable local planners and managers to readily and reliably integrate information on coral ecosystems into management decisions. The tool can be applied by the USVI DPNR to provide ecosystem context to permitting and land use decisions. Additionally, this on-line capacity can support a wide range of needs including promoting public awareness, advancing scientific research, and communicating management decision.

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(Dan Dorfman, Senior Marine Spatial Ecologist, NOAA/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science; Leslie Henderson, Coral Reef Initiative Coordinator, USVI Dept of Planning and Natural Resources; Pedro Nieves, Project Coordinator, USVI Dept of Planning and Natural Resources. Dan presenting at NOAA in Silver Spring and Leslie and Pedro presenting remotely from USVI)