ONLINE EVENT from the WORLD OCEAN OBSERVATORY On November 13th- 14th , 2006, The World Ocean Observatory=20 <http://www.thew2o.net/> will present an online, interactive web-cast on =
Ocean Acidification. This is a unique opportunity for students,=20 educators and interested individuals to participate in the first=20 demonstration of an ongoing series of global online events to explore=20 ocean issues. Those who attend this 45 minute event hosted in Australia=20 will participate in a real-time interactive presentations and=20 discussions with leading scientists around the world. The basic chemistry of our oceans is changing as they absorb carbon=20 dioxide released into the atmosphere by human activities. This decrease=20 in the ocean's pH and the resulting increase in acidity is called ocean=20 acidification. Present evidence suggests that dramatic changes in the=20 marine environment over the next 100-200 years can be avoided only with=20 early and deep reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. Please find below detailed description of the World Ocean Forum's Ocean=20 Acidification Online Event. We invite you to join us for our first event broadcast on Monday,=20 November 13th , 2006 at 5:30pm Eastern Standard Time. We have=20 approximately 100 spaces available, please respond as soon as possible=20 to ensure your place in the forum. Please reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> if you are=20 interested in attending this online event. Log-in details will be = provided. The World Ocean Observatory <http://www.thew2o.net> (w2o) is a central=20 place of exchange for global information, education and public discourse = about the ocean. It serves as an independent forum and focus for ocean=20 affairs. Its intent is to communicate the full spectrum of ocean issues=20 - climate, conservation, biology and ecology, fresh water, food, energy, = commerce and transportation, public health, finance, governance,=20 recreation and culture - to citizens worldwide as a realization that the = sea connects all things. Please join us as we launch */Ocean Acidification/*, the first of our=20 exciting Online Events. Thank you, The World Ocean Observatory ---------- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your = number, best time to return your call and/or your e-mail address. =20 After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director =20 Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit *************************************************************************= *********** "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" "Spanish Immersion in Spain, Mexico, Central and South America" Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit P.O. Box 141543 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49514-1543 USA Local Phone: 1.616.604.0546/Toll Free: 1.877.255.3721 Skype: mikenolan1 MS IM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AOL IM: buddythemacaw E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.rainforestandreef.org Latin America: Juan Pablo Bello San Jose, Costa Rica E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 011.506.290.8883/011.506.822.8222=20 Europe: Marion Stephan Frankfurt, Germany E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 49.172.305.4738 *************************************************************************= ***********
