January 2006
This issue of the CMS Newsletter highlights ongoing coral reef conservation and marine research initiatives being undertaken by the Centre for Marine Sciences at the University of the West Indies, Mona. Featured stories include nationwide coral bleaching assessments following the 2005 Caribbean bleaching event, new coral reef restoration collaborations, updates from the Jamaica Coral Reef Monitoring Network, and developments at the Discovery Bay and Port Royal Marine Laboratories. The newsletter also showcases graduate achievements, outreach programmes, scientific workshops and regional marine conservation activities.
In this issue:
- CMS undertakes Coral Bleaching Assessments
- Where are they now? – Dr. Leandra Cho-Ricketts
- Restoration of Coral Reefs in Jamaica Project
- Jamaica Coral Reef Monitoring Network (JCRMN) Planning Meeting
- Coral Reef Early Warning System (CREWS)
- Fish Bioenergetics Modeling Workshop
- Plans for Aquaculture Facilities at PRML
- Conferences, Workshops and Meetings
- Publications and Research Outputs
- Upcoming Marine Science Events
- CMS Documents and Reports
