Session (and Topics) Themes

Session 1
Research and Development

Topics
1.1. Ecological and Biophysical Effects of Reef Architectures
1.2. Spatial Dynamics of Reef Systems
1.3. Quantitative Modeling of Reef Fisheries and Ecosystems

Session 2
Applications and Evaluations

Topics
2.1. Socio-Economic Enhancement - Fisheries Applications
2.2. Socio-Economic Enhancement - Non-Fisheries Applications
2.3. Resource Protection or Conservation Applications
2.4. Mitigation and Restoration Applications

Session 3
Reef Program Management

Topics
3.1. Funding, Financial Strategies and Accountability Practices
3.2. Design Criteria and Standards Considerations
3.3. Compliance and Performance Monitoring
3.4. Adaptive Management Efforts

      • Stakeholder Engagement
      • Predictive Models and Explicit Objectives
      • Project Planning, Design and Execution
      • Monitoring and Evaluation
      • Scientific and Stakeholder Feedback
      • Program Adjustments and Refinements

Session 4
Special Topics

Topics
4.1. Oil platforms as artificial reefs
4.2. Artificial reefs applications in Marine Protected Areas
4.3. Artificial reefs in freshwater environments
4.4. Role of Artificial Reefs in Fisheries Management

Organized by



National Organizers

Frederico Brandini, Chairman (brandini@ufpr.br)
Ilana Rosental Zalmon (ilana@uenf.br)
Marcelo Vianna (mvianna@biologia.ufrj.br)
Ricardo Coutinho (rcoutinhosa@yahoo.com)
Roberto A. Bernardes (avila@fundespa.com.br)
Andre Berberi (andre@adneventos.com.br)