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September 2000

This inaugural CMS Newsletter issue highlights the expansion of scientific staff and major marine research initiatives undertaken by the Centre for Marine Sciences at UWI Mona. The newsletter focuses heavily on coral reef monitoring, coastal water quality improvement, integrated coastal management projects, graduate student achievements, and specialized marine training courses at the Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory.

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April 2002

This issue of the CMS Newsletter highlights international collaborations with the University of Delaware, coral reef monitoring training programmes, public outreach activities, and new developments at the Caribbean Coastal Data Centre. Featured stories include Reef Check workshops, SCUBA certification programmes, marine biodiversity research at Discovery Bay, and ongoing coral reef and fisheries management projects.

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June 2002

This issue of the CMS Newsletter focuses on marine research, training, public outreach, and international collaboration activities conducted between March and June 2002. Major highlights include coral disease surveys in Portland Bight, underwater photography and diving training, integrated coastal management exchanges with the University of Delaware, and international workshops related to coral reef management and marine policy.

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October 2002

This issue of the CMS Newsletter highlights new grants supporting coral reef monitoring, graduate student achievements, integrated coastal management exchanges, marine science conferences, and expanding outreach activities at the Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory. The issue also features updates on deep-sea marine research, EcoCamps youth programmes, and the acquisition of new research vessels for DBML.

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January 2003

This issue of the CMS Newsletter highlights regional coral reef monitoring efforts coordinated by the Caribbean Coastal Data Centre, international marine workshops and conferences, ongoing coral reef and fisheries research, and improvements to facilities at the Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory. The newsletter also documents CMS teaching contributions, seabird research activities, and the continued development of coral reef monitoring networks throughout the Caribbean.

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January 2005

This issue of the CMS Newsletter highlights major staffing changes, hurricane impact assessments and ongoing coral reef monitoring activities undertaken by the Centre for Marine Sciences, UWI Mona. Featured stories include the effects of Hurricane Ivan on marine ecosystems and CMS facilities, updates from the Caribbean Coastal Data Centre and Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory, coral reef restoration outreach initiatives and collaborative marine research projects throughout Jamaica.

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April 2005

This issue of the CMS Newsletter features tributes to retiring CMS Director Dr George Warner, updates on former CMS Scientific Officer Peter Edwards, and highlights of marine research and coral reef conservation activities coordinated by the Centre for Marine Sciences. Featured articles include research expeditions to Pedro Bank, hurricane impact studies on Jamaican reefs, educational outreach at the Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory, and presentations at regional and international environmental conferences.

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July 2005

This issue of the CMS Newsletter highlights tributes to retiring CMS Director Dr George Warner, updates from former CMS Director Dr Jeremy Woodley, and major collaborative marine research projects being undertaken by the Centre for Marine Sciences. Featured stories include new coral reef restoration partnerships with international institutions, educational outreach through EcoCamps, coral reef assessments at Pedro Bank, and updates from the Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory and Caribbean Coastal Data Centre.

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October 2005

This issue of the CMS Newsletter focuses on organizational changes within the Centre for Marine Sciences following the appointment of Dr Dale Webber as Director. The newsletter also highlights marine biodiversity research by Professor Emeritus Ivan Goodbody, outreach and training activities at the Discovery Bay and Port Royal Marine Laboratories, coral reef monitoring initiatives coordinated by the Jamaica Coral Reef Monitoring Network, and ongoing coastal research collaborations and professional development programmes.

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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.