47th U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Climate Change Working Group
Tuesday, October 24th, 2023
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
1:00 – 1:05
Introductions
1:05 – 1:10
Climate Change Working Group Updates
1:10 – 1:25
Coral Reef Watch
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Derek Manzello/Jacquie De La Cour
1:25 – 1:30
Comparison of EPA, NOAA, and NPS Coral Reef Benthic Monitoring Procedures
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Emilia Silverberg
1:30 – 1:45
SCTLD and Coral Bleaching Dynamics
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Sonora Meiling
1:45 – 2:00
Climate Change Impacts on American Samoa
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Sana Lynch
2:00 – 2:15
Effects of Typhoon Mawar on Guam
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Ashton Williams
2:15 – 2:30
Using shading to protect high-value genetic lines of threatened corals during
ocean heat waves
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Ilsa Kuffner, USGS
2:30 – 3:00
Discussion: How to respond to a potential global bleaching event?
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Facilitated by Whitney Hoot
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Communications and messaging
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Leveraging resources
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Roles of different Task Force agencies
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Engaging with the White House
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Planning a climate neutral Task Force Meeting