The five day Scientific Program covers the full spectrum of coral reef science in over 1500 talks and posters.
The Scientific Program will span the latest developments and best practice in coral reef sciences, delivered by renowned national and international speakers. The Program will encompass all aspects of coral reef science including the latest advances in clinical practice and cutting – edge research – providing ample choice for all coral reef researchers, reef managers and policy makers.
Sunday 8 July 2012 |
| 1200 – 1800 |
Registration
Cairns Convention Centre |
| 1700 – 1830 |
Welcome Reception
Cairns Convention Centre |
Monday 9 July – Friday 13 July 2012 |
| 0900 – 1000 |
Plenary |
| 1000 – 1045 |
Concurrent Mini-Symposia |
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Morning Tea |
| 1115 – 1300 |
Concurrent Mini-Symposia |
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Lunch |
| 1400 – 1500 |
Plenary (not Wednesday) |
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Afternoon Tea |
| 1530 – 1700 |
Concurrent Mini-Symposia |
Evening events |
| Monday 9 July 2012 |
| 1800 – 1930 |
Poster Reception
Cairns Convention Centre |
| Thursday 12 July 2012 |
| 1830 – 2300 |
Banquet
Fogarty Park, Cairns City Centre |
The Local Organising Committee is pleased to announce nine eminent Plenary Speakers to present at the 12th International Coral Reef Symposium
in Cairns, Australia, 9 - 13 July 2012 are:
- Denis Allemand, Centre Scientifique de Monaco, Monaco
- Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, University of Queensland, Australia
- Jamaluddin Jompa, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
- Geoff Jones, James Cook University, Australia
- Peter Kareiva, The Nature Conservancy, United States of America
- Jane Lubchenco, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States of America
- Helene Marsh, James Cook University, Australia
- Madeleine van Oppen, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Australia
- Darwin Medallist: Jeremy Jackson, International Union for Conservation of Nature, United States of America
The ICRS 2012 scientific program will address contemporary scientific concerns within the framework of 72 Mini-Symposia that fall under one of 22 Symposia Themes.
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