2007 Florida Oceans Day
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--Florida legislators are joining scientists, researchers and maritime interests for Florida Oceans Day on April 18 to celebrate and promote awareness and stewardship of the state's ocean resources. Healthy coasts and oceans are critical for the state's economy and provide sustainable resources for all Floridians. This year's theme, "Sea of Change: The Impact of Climate Change on Florida's Coasts and Oceans," highlights the need to address climate changes that impact the oceans.
The Cabinet will lead off events by issuing a Resolution recognizing Florida Oceans Day on April 17 at 9 a.m. at the Cabinet Room in the State Capitol. On April 18, the Florida Ocean Alliance, Mote Marine Laboratory, and the Florida Institute of Oceanography are sponsoring a reception and ocean exhibits in the Capitol Courtyard for the public, legislators and agency staff.
Oceans Day Schedule of Events
Tuesday, April 17
9:00 a.m. - Cabinet Resolution Recognizing Florida Oceans Day, Florida Cabinet Room
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Reception at the Capitol Building, 22nd floor.
Sponsor: Mote Marine Laboratory
Wednesday, April 18
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Oceans Day exhibits in the Capitol Rotunda and Courtyard.
Sponsor: Florida Institute of Oceanography
10:00 a.m. - Noon - Oceans Day Roundtable on Climate Change, Telecommunications Room, (2103), The Capitol,1st Floor.
Sponsor: Florida Ocean Alliance
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Global Warming and Our Oceans, FSU Law School Rotunda.
Sponsor: Florida Coastal and Ocean Coalition
"We are focusing on the facts and science associated with climate change and its affects on Florida's oceans and coasts to highlight awareness by the public and legislators. This fact-based view will help scientists protect and enhance ocean resources for continued social and economic benefits for all Floridians," said David L. McDonald, chair of the Florida Ocean Alliance and Executive Director of Port Manatee. Vice Chair Kumar Mahadevan, President and CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory, added: "The climate change issue challenges Florida to balance conservation with development in facing the state's obligations to our coastal and marine resources."
The Florida Ocean Alliance (www.floridaoceanalliance.org) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, public-private partnership of government, academic, and private sector organizations that promotes awareness and understanding of the ocean's importance to the ecology and economy of Florida.
Contacts
Florida Ocean Alliance, Tallahassee
Media Contact: Jim Murley 954-762-5255
The Cabinet will lead off events by issuing a Resolution recognizing Florida Oceans Day on April 17 at 9 a.m. at the Cabinet Room in the State Capitol. On April 18, the Florida Ocean Alliance, Mote Marine Laboratory, and the Florida Institute of Oceanography are sponsoring a reception and ocean exhibits in the Capitol Courtyard for the public, legislators and agency staff.
Oceans Day Schedule of Events
Tuesday, April 17
9:00 a.m. - Cabinet Resolution Recognizing Florida Oceans Day, Florida Cabinet Room
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Reception at the Capitol Building, 22nd floor.
Sponsor: Mote Marine Laboratory
Wednesday, April 18
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Oceans Day exhibits in the Capitol Rotunda and Courtyard.
Sponsor: Florida Institute of Oceanography
10:00 a.m. - Noon - Oceans Day Roundtable on Climate Change, Telecommunications Room, (2103), The Capitol,1st Floor.
Sponsor: Florida Ocean Alliance
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Global Warming and Our Oceans, FSU Law School Rotunda.
Sponsor: Florida Coastal and Ocean Coalition
"We are focusing on the facts and science associated with climate change and its affects on Florida's oceans and coasts to highlight awareness by the public and legislators. This fact-based view will help scientists protect and enhance ocean resources for continued social and economic benefits for all Floridians," said David L. McDonald, chair of the Florida Ocean Alliance and Executive Director of Port Manatee. Vice Chair Kumar Mahadevan, President and CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory, added: "The climate change issue challenges Florida to balance conservation with development in facing the state's obligations to our coastal and marine resources."
The Florida Ocean Alliance (www.floridaoceanalliance.org) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, public-private partnership of government, academic, and private sector organizations that promotes awareness and understanding of the ocean's importance to the ecology and economy of Florida.
Contacts
Florida Ocean Alliance, Tallahassee
Media Contact: Jim Murley 954-762-5255
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