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Tuesday
11th May 2004 : Morning Session: Conference
Opening |
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09h00 |
Chairperson: |
Mr.
Pierre Valette (EU), Acting Director DG Research, European Commission. |
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Keynote 1: |
"Communicating Science." Mr. Clive Cookson (UK),
Science Editor, Financial Times. |
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AM |
Parallel Thematic Session 1:
"The role of ecosystem and biodiversity
research in conservation of natural reserves and marine resources." |
Parallel Thematic Session 2:
"Forecasting
and transport research in support of the security of the maritime
environment." |
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09h45 |
Chairperson: |
Prof.
Mario Ruivo (Portugal), University of Lisbon and Chairman of the
Portuguese IOC. |
Chairperson: |
Mr. Micheal O'Cinneide (Ireland), Marine Environment
and Health Services, Marine Institute. |
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Rapporteur: |
Dr.
John Joyce (Ireland), Fisheries Science Services, Marine Institute. |
Rapporteur: |
Dr. George Zodiatis (Cyprus), Oceanography Centre,
University of Cyprus. |
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Keynote 1: |
"The role of fishery science in fisheries management: lessons from the past
and perspectives for the future."
Dr. Gabriella Bianchi (Italy), Food and Agriculture Organisation of
the United Nations (FAO). |
Keynote 1: |
"Developments in operational oceanographic and
meteorological services for the maritime environment."
Dr. Peter Ryder (UK), EuroGOOS & GMES Consultant. |
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Keynote 2: |
"The
science needed to underpin ecosystem-based management of European Seas."
Prof. Chris Frid (UK), School of
Marine Science & Technology, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. |
Keynote 2: |
"Research in support of the security of the maritime
environment - including the specific involvement of an SME." Ms.
Konstanze Reichert (Germany), Ocean WaveS GmbH, Germany. |
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10h45 |
***** Coffee Break ***** |
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11h15 |
Keynote 3: |
"Marine biotechnology and biodiversity: use of marine
organisms as sources of pharmaceuticals and other biologically active
compounds."
Dr. Adrianna Ianora (Italy), Stazione Zoologica "A.
Dohm". |
Keynote 3: |
"European marine transport research supporting the ocean
environment."
Mr. Nils Telle (Norway), Norwegian Ship Owners'
Association. |
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Keynote 4: |
"Marine Biodiversity - what it is and what are the problems?
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Prof. Carlo Heip (Netherlands), NIOO-CEME
Netherlands Institute for Ecology. |
Keynote 4: |
"Tanker Transport and Ocean Environment.
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Mr. Tim Wilkins (UK), INTERTANKO London. |
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12h15 |
Debate with Room |
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Debate with Room |
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12h45 |
Lunch |
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Lunch |
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PM |
Plenary Session 1:
FP6-ERA-European Marine Research Area |
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14h00 |
Chairperson: |
Prof.
Karin Lochte (Germany), University of Kiel. |
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Rapporteur: |
Dr.
John Marks (Netherlands), European Science Foundation. |
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Keynote 1: |
"ERA
and FP6 marine research in Europe." Mr. Pierre Mathy (EU),
Directorate General for Research. |
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Keynote 2: |
Presentation of the PF6 NOE Marine Genomics. Prof. Adelino Canario
(Portugal), University of Algarve. |
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15h00 |
***** Coffee Break ***** |
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15h30 |
Keynote 3: |
"European strategy for the preservation and conservation of the marine
environment. Knowledge requirements."
Mr. José Rizo (EU),
Directorate General for Environment. |
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Keynote 4: |
"Marine Research Infrastructures- need for a better
co-ordination."
Dr. Rudy Herman (Belgium), Science and Innovation
Administration. |
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Keynote 5: |
"European Marine Science in the Global Context."
Dr.
Jean-François Minster (France), IFREMER. |
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17h00 |
Debate with Room |
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19h30 |
Conference Supper,
Martin Ryan Marine Research Institute, National University of Ireland,
Galway. |
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AM |
Wednesday 12th May 2004 |
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Parallel Thematic Session 3:
"Natural and anthropogenic impacts in
coastal ecosystems." |
Parallel Thematic Session 4:
"Exploration of the European Ocean Margin and
deep-sea resources and ecosystems." |
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09h45 |
Chairperson: |
Mr. Pierre Valette (EU), Acting Director DG Research,
European Commission. |
Chairperson: |
Dr. Jean Boissonnas (Belgium). |
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Rapporteur: |
Ms. Yvonne Shields (Ireland), Strategic Planning &
Development Services, Marine Institute. |
Rapporteur: |
Mr. Luis Farina Busto (Spain), University of Vigo. |
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Keynote 1: |
"Marine and coastal conservation: An achievable goal in a
new Europe?"
Prof. Laurence Mee (UK), University of Plymouth. |
Keynote 1: |
"Ocean margin systems - Scientific challenges and new
technologies."
Prof. Dr. Gerold Wefer (Germany), DFG Research Centre
Ocean Margins, University of Bremen. |
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Keynote 2: |
"Carbon and nutrient fluxes in the coastal zone: implications of ELOISE
research results."
Dr. Peter M.J. Herman (Netherlands), Netherlands
Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW). |
Keynote 2: |
"Frontiers in deep-sea biological research: towards
understanding the functional and structural adaptation of marine microbial
communities to the deep-sea ocean margins."
Dr. Laura Guiliano
(Italy), Instituto per I' Ambiente Marino Costiero (IAMC). Consiglio
Nazionale delle Ricerche. |
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10h45 |
***** Coffee Break ***** |
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11h15 |
Keynote 3: |
"Integrated Coastal Science and Management: Current status
and future prospects."
Prof. R. Kerry Turner (UK), The Zuckerman Institute,
University of East Anglia. |
Keynote 3: |
"Steps on the Slope: Europe's exploratory tract in Ocean
Margin Research."
Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre Henriet (Belgium), Renard
Centre of Marine Geology, University of Gent. |
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Keynote 4: |
"Ocean: An inexhaustible renewable energy source."
Dr. Teresa Pontes (Portugal), INETI.
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Keynote 4: |
"Ocean Margins Research: Science, Stakeholders and Societal
Relevance."
Mr. Bilal Haq (USA), National Science Foundation. |
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12h15 |
Debate with Room |
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Debate with Room |
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12h45 |
Lunch |
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Lunch |
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PM |
Plenary Session 2:
The
contribution of the young generations for the future of the European Marine
Research Area - Marie-Curie fellowships in the domain of marine sciences.
Speakers will outline their research projects
and the role that the Marie Curie has played in their professional career
and personal development. |
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14h00 |
Chairperson: |
Dr. Evangelos Papathanassiou
(Greece), Institute of Oceanology |
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Rapporteur: |
Dr. Anu Reinart (Estonia),
Department of Limnology, Uppsala University, Sweden. |
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Keynote 1: |
"The Marie-Curie Fellowship
support scheme." Mr. Georges Bingen (EU), Marie Curie Fellowship
Unit, Directorate General for Research. |
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Keynote 2: |
"Heavy metal and endocrine
disrupter impact on marine mammals."
Dr. Krishna Das (Belguim),
Christian-Albrechts-Universiteit zu Kiel, Forschungs und Technologiezentrum
Westkueste Hafentoern, Germany. |
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15h00 |
***** Coffee Break ***** |
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15h30 |
Keynote 3: |
"Understanding vitamin C requirements in fish."
Dr. Konrad Ocalewicz (poland), INRA, Laboratoire de Genetique de
Poissons, France. |
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Keynote 4: |
"Gas and hydrates in the Black-Sea." Dr. Irina
Popescu (Romania), Renard Centre of Marine Geology, University of Gent,
Belgium. |
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Keynote 5: |
"Career-paths after a Marie Curie Fellowship."
Mr.
Kim Araujo Stobberup (Denmark), Marine Resources Department - DRM,
IPIMAR - National Research Institute for Agriculture and Fisheries,
Portugal. |
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17h00 |
Debate with Room |
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Free Evening To Enjoy
Galway City |
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AM |
Thursday 13th May 2004 |
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09h00 |
Morning closing session (conference reporting) |
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Chairperson: |
Mr.
Pierre Mathy (EU), Head of Unit RTD I.4, European Commission, DG Research. |
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Rapporteur Reports: |
Highlighting future challenges and research priorities. |
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Speaker 1: |
Report on Thematic Session 1
"Marine biodiversity and
ecosystems."
Dr. John Joyce (Rapporteur). |
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Speaker 2: |
Report on Thematic Session 2
"Forecasting and transport
research for the marine environment."
Dr. George Zodiatis (Rapporteur). |
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Speaker 3: |
Report on Plenary Session 1
"FP6 ERA - European Marine
Research Area."
Dr. John Marks (Rapporteur). |
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Speaker 4 |
Report on Thematic Session 3
"Natural and anthropogenic
impacts in coastal ecosystems."
Ms. Yvonne Shields (Rapporteur). |
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Speaker 5: |
Report on Thematic Session 4
"Exploration of European
Ocean Margins."
Mr. Luis Farina Busto (Rapporteur). |
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Speaker 6: |
Report on Plenary Session 2
Contribution of the younger
generation to the future of the European Marine Research Area.
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Dr. Anu Reinart (Rapporteur). |
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Speaker 7: |
Communicating marine science
- Lessons from the
Conference."
Mr Albert Gerdes (Rapporteur), DFG-Research Centre
Ocean Margins, Bremen. |
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10h45 |
***** Coffee Break ***** |
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11h15 |
Conference
conclusion |
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Chairperson: |
Dr. Peter B. Heffernan (Ireland), Marine Institute. |
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Keynote 1: |
"The Potential of Research in Europe."
Prof. Enric
Banda (Spain), Spanish Council for Scientific Research. |
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Keynote 2: |
Mr. Pierre Mathy (EU), Acting for the Deputy Director DG
Research, European Commission. |
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Keynote 3: |
"Ocean Governance - A Challenge for the European Union."
Minister Dermot Ahern (Ireland), Minister for Communications Marine
and Natural Resources, Ireland. |
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End of Conference |
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13h00 |
Lunch |
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14h00 |
Scientific trips and excursions were organised for the afternoon.
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