The Marine National Park Headquarters and the College of Marine Sciences, National Sun Yat-sen University, will jointly host the “International Symposium on Marine Environment and Biodiversity Conservation in the South China Sea” from July 16 to 17, 2010, at the International Conference Hall of National Sun Yat-sen University.
The marine environment and biodiversity of the South China Sea have long been topics of concern. As marine resources—including ecological, fishery, energy, and tourism resources—receive increasing attention, the sustainable utilization and conservation of South China Sea resources under the premise of ecological and environmental sustainability require the joint efforts of surrounding nations and professionals from various disciplines. This two-day symposium will bring together experts and scholars from Taiwan and neighboring South China Sea regions to share research findings and develop concrete and feasible frameworks for international cooperation to protect South China Sea resources. The symposium also aims to communicate scientific research and conservation concepts to the public, raising awareness and fostering consensus on conservation, and more importantly, encouraging behavioral changes in daily life to protect marine environments and biological resources.
The symposium will focus on four themes: “Marine Biodiversity,” “Marine Environmental Change,” “Marine Technology and Environmental Sustainability,” and “Management of Marine Protected Areas.” Fifteen invited speakers from the United States, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, China, and Taiwan will deliver keynote speeches, along with over 30 additional paper presentations. This event is expected to be one of the largest gatherings in recent years dedicated to South China Sea marine research. Simultaneous Chinese interpretation will be provided. The public is warmly invited to register and participate. For more information, please visit: http://mebc-scs.marine.nsysu.edu.tw.
• I. Objectives
The South China Sea’s marine environment and biodiversity have long attracted attention. As ecological, energy, and tourism resources gain importance, sustainable utilization and conservation require collaborative efforts, especially among neighboring countries. The symposium aims to provide a professional platform for academic knowledge and management experience exchange, gathering domestic and international scholars and experts in biology, marine environmental science, climate change, marine technology, ecological conservation, and marine affairs to share research findings.
• II. Venue
International Conference Hall, 11th Floor, Library, National Sun Yat-sen University
• III. Organizers
College of Marine Sciences, National Sun Yat-sen University
Marine National Park Headquarters
• IV. Date and Website
July 16 (Friday) and July 17 (Saturday), 2010
Event Website (English)
• V. Invited Speakers
|
Country/Region |
Name |
Affiliation |
Expertise |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Henrik Schmidt | Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Underwater Technology |
| USA | John W. McManus | Professor, University of Miami (Marine Biology & Fisheries) | Marine Biology, Marine Protected Areas |
| USA | Peter Gerstoft | Professor, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego | Ocean Acoustic Detection |
| Japan | Makoto Tsuchiya | Dean, University of the Ryukyus | Coral Reef Ecology |
| Japan | Hideo Yamasaki | Professor, University of the Ryukyus | Marine Biology, Marine Microbiology |
| Philippines | Edgardo D. Gomez | Professor Emeritus, University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute | Marine Biology |
| Malaysia | Chong Ving Ching | Professor, University of Malaya | Mangroves, Wetlands & Coastal Ecology |
| Vietnam | Vo Si Tuan | Deputy Director, Institute of Oceanography, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology | Marine Biology, Protected Areas |
| Vietnam | Nguyen Van Quan | Head, Marine Biodiversity & Conservation Dept., Institute of Marine Environment and Resources | Coral Reef Fish Ecology |
| China | Dai Minhan | Distinguished Professor, Xiamen University | Carbon Biogeochemistry |
| China | Zhao Meixun | Professor, Ocean University of China | Chemistry, Cold Seep Biogeochemistry |
| Taiwan | Chiu Wen-yen | Deputy Minister, Environmental Protection Administration | Marine Policy, Coastal & Wetland Management |
| Taiwan | Wei Kuo-yen | Deputy Minister, Research, Development and Evaluation Commission | Marine Calcareous Micropaleontology, Biostratigraphy |
| Taiwan | Chen Chen-tung | Chair Professor, National Sun Yat-sen University | Marine Chemistry, Global Change |
| Taiwan | Shao Kwang-tsao | Research Fellow & Executive Director, Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica | Marine Biodiversity |