Scientific Programme

Oral Presentation

Best Student Paper Competition

Poster Presentation

Best Poster Competition

Tentative Programme

Eight prominent scientists working on various topics in the Asia Pacific region have accepted the invitation to be keynote speakers for this symposium to date. A few others are still being considered. These keynote speakers are listed below with titles of their talks.

Prof. Angel Alcala , Silliman University, Philippines: "Coral Reef Conservation and Coastal and Marine Resource Management in Asia Pacific"

Prof. Chen Qing Chau , South China Sea Institute of Oceanology: "Chinese Efforts in the Study and Conservation of Coral Reefs"

Prof. Loke Ming Chou , National University of Singapore: "Managing Coral Reefs of the Asia-Pacific Region: Moving Ahead Through Improved Coordination, Cooperation and Collaboration"

Prof. John McManus , University of Miami, USA: "Responding to Increasing Coral Reef Threats with Integrated Science, Technology and Management"

Prof. Daniel Pauly , University of British Columbia, Canada: "Coral Reef Fisheries: Global Trends and Prospects"

Prof. Shao Kwang Tsao , Research Center for Biodiversity, Academia Sinica: "Long Term Ecological Researches on Coral Reef in Taiwan"

Dr. Carden Wallace , Tropical Queensland Museum of Australia: "Evolution of Asia-Pacific Reef Coral Distributions and Their Relevance to Better Conservation"

Prof. Thamasak Yeemin , Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand: "Natural Recovery and Rehabilitation Efforts of Tsunami Damaged Coral Reefs"

Several mini-symposia have been organized. Each mini-symposium focuses on a particularly topic and up to four speakers are presenting talks related to this topic. The convener of the mini-symposium will summarize these talks at the end of each mini-symposium, with time for more general discussion on the topic and talks presented. The mini-symposia being organized are listed below with the convener(s), the speakers and titles of their talks (if finalized).

Bioactive Compounds from Reef Alage
Conveners: P. Cheung, Chinese University of Hong Kong <petercheung@cuhk.edu.hk> and N. Montano, University of the Philippines <coke@upmsi.ph>

Speakers:
Tan, Lik Tong
Natural Sciences and Science Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
BIOMEDICAL POTENTIAL OF TROPICAL MARINE CYANOBACTERIA

Montano, N.M.
Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines
BIOLOGICALLY-ACTIVE EXTRACTS FROM PHILIPPINE SEAWEEDS

Wang Hui et al. Medical College, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China ANTIVIRAL POLYSACCHARIDES ISOLATED FROM HONG KONG BROWN SEAWEED HYDROCLATHRUS CLATHRATUS

Coral Genetics and Phylogeny
Conveners: A. Chen, Research Center for Biodiversity, Academia Sinica <cac@gate.sinica.edu.tw> and Hironobu Fukami, Kyoto University <hfukami@kais.kyoto-u.ac.jp>
Speakers:
Chen, Chienhsun et al.
Institute of Oceanography, National Taiwan University
EVOLUTIONARY MITOGENOMICS OF POCILLOPORID CORALS: ATP8 GENE LOSS, A NOVEL OPEN READING FRAME (ORF). AND PHYLOGENETIC UTILITY

Forsman Z. and Hunter, C.
Biology Department, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu HI, 96822
INSIGHTS INTO THE SPECIES PROBLEM IN CORALS: ITS AND MTDNA CONGRUENCE, CORALLITE-LEVEL CONCORDANCE, AND RAPID PHENOTYPIC EVOLUTION IN PORITES SPECIES

Fukami Hironobu et al.
Seto Marine Biological Laboratory, Kyoto University
CHAOS OF THE SCLERACTINIAN CORAL FAMILY

Pillay K. Ruby Moothien et al.
Mauritius Oceanography Institute, Mauritius
THE GENETIC STRUCTURE OF PAVONA SPP. (SCLERACTINIA; AGARICIIDAE)

Dinoflagellate Biology: Phylogeny and Proliferation
Convener: J. Wong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong <botin@ust.hk>
Speakers:
Chen Chaolun Allen et al.
Research Centre for Biodiversity, Academia Sinica, Taiwan, R.O.C.
OCCURRENCE OF SYMBIODINIUM PHYLOTYPE D IN THE HIGH-LATITUDINAL CORAL COMMUNITY

Lo, Samuel
Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR
PROTEOMIC INVESTIGATIONS ON BLOOMING OF DINOFLAGELLEATES

Wong, Joseph T.Y.
Department of Biology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology,
Clearwater Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
TO METABOLICALLY GROW, BUT NOT TO DIVIDE: SIGNALING OF METABOLISM TO CELL DIVISION IN DINOFLAGELLATES

Chen, M-C and Fang, Lee-Shing

Department of Marine Biotechnology, National Kaohsiung Marine University, Kaohsiung 811, Taiwan, R.O.C.
MANIPULATION OF HOST LYSOSOMAL HYDROLASES TRAFFICKING AS A SURVIVAL STRATEGY OF THE SYMBIOTIC DINOFLAGELLATE OF THE TROPICAL SEA ANEMONE, AIPTASIA PULCHELLA

Physical Disturbance on Coral Reef
Convener: T. Yeemin, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand <thamasakyeemin@yahoo.com>
Speakers:
Chavanich, S. et al.
Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
IMPACT OF THE TSUNAMI ON THE SEAFLOOR AND CORALS AT MU KO SIMILAN MARINE NATIONAL PARK, THAILAND

Loh, T.L. et al.
Blue Water Volunteers, Kent Ridge Post Office, P.O. Box 1073, Singapore 911103
RAPID ASSESSMENT OF TSUNAMI DAMAGE TO CORAL REEFS OF PULAU WEH, ACEH, INDONESIA

Tam, T.W. and Ang, P.O.
Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
REPEATED DISTURBANCES AND THE STABILITY OF SUB-TROPICAL CORAL COMMUNITIES IN HONG KONG, CHINA

Yeemin, T. and Ruengsawang, N.
Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
EFFECTS OF THE TSUNAMI ON CORAL REEFS OF PHI PHI ISLANDS GROUP, THE ANDAMAN SEA

Ecological Modelling for Conservation of Coral Reefs: Linking Virtuality to Reality
Conveners: T.W. Tam, Chinese University of Hong Kong <pyiptwt@netvigator.com> and W.Y. Licuanan, De La Salle University <licuananw@dlsu.edu.ph>
Speakers:
Chang, Y.C. et al.
Dept. of Marine Environment & Engineering, National Sun Yat-sen University, 70 Lien-Hae Road, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan, R.O.C
A SYSTEM DYNAMIC BASED DSS FOR INTEGRATED COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT IN KENTING, TAIWAN

Liu, P.-J. et al.
Department of Life Sciences, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402, Taiwan, R.O.C.
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON SUB-ECOSYSTEMS IN KENTING CORAL REEFS

Tam, T.W. and Ang, P.O. Jr.
Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
OBJECT-ORIENTED SIMULATION STUDIES ON ALTERNATIVE STABLE STATES IN CORAL REEF COMMUNITIES UNDER MACROALGAL INFLUENCE AND HERBIVORY

Licuanan, Al.
De La Salle University, Philippines
INSIGHTS FROM SIMPLE MODELS INTO FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES FOR PHILIPPINE COASTAL WATERS

Sharing Scientific Knowledge - Database and Information System
Conveners: Karenne Tun, World Fish Centre, Penang, Malaysia <k.tun@cgiar.org>, and Tadashi Kimura, Japan Wildlife Research Centre <tkimura@jwrc.or.jp>
Speakers:
Chang, Y.C. et al.
Dept. of Marine Environment & Engineering, National Sun Yat-sen University, 70 Lien-Hae Road, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan, R.O.C.
THE DESIGN OF A WEB-BASED SYSTEM FOR THE LONG TERM ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH IN KENTING, TAIWAN

Freire, F.F.
Department of Natural Science, University of Southeastern Philippines, Obrero, Davao City, Philippines.
DEVELOPMENT OF A BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF LANDSCAPES

Lumb, C. E. et al.
WorldFish Center, P.O. Box 500 GPO, 10670 Penang, Malaysia
CORAL REEF FISHERIES INFORMATION PORTAL: A TOOL FOR MANAGERS

Noordeloos, M.
WorldFish Center, ReefBase Project, PO Box 500, 10670 Penang, MALAYSIA
REEFBASE: INFORMATION SERVICES THROGH COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION

Investigating Connectivity and Meaningful Scales for Managing Coral Reef Resources
Conveners: M. Ablan, World Fish Center, Malaysia <m.ablan@cgiar.org> and W. Campos, University of the Philippines in the Visayas <wlcampos@mozcom.com>
Speakers:
Ablan, Ma. Carmen
WorldFish Center, PO Box 500 GPO, 10670 Penang, Malaysia.
GENETICS AND THE DEFINITION OF MEANINGFUL MANAGEMENT UNITS FOR CORAL REEF FISHERIES IN ASIAN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Estremadura, DM and Campos, W.L.
Oceanbio Lab, Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, UP in the Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo 5023 Philippines
FISH LARVAE AND THE CONNECTIVITY OF REEFS ACROSS THE SOUTH CHINA SEA

Hoeksema, B.W.
National Museum of Natural History Naturalis, PO Box 9517, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands
THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN - WEST PACIFIC CENTRE OF CORAL REEF BIODIVERSITY

Liu Shang-Yin Vanson et al.
Institute of Oceanography, National Taiwan University
POPULATION STRUCTURE AND CONNECTIVITY OF A NEON DAMSEL (POMACENTRUS COELESTIES) BETWEEN TAIWAN AND JAPAN

Management and Conservation of Coral Reef Fishes in Southeast Asia
Convener: Y. Sadovy, University of Hong Kong <yjsadovy@hkucc.hku.hk>
Speakers:
Cornish, A.S.
WWF Hong Kong, No1. Tramway Path, Central, Hong Kong SAR, China
THE DIFFICULT ROAD AHEAD FOR CORAL REEF FISHERIES IN SE ASIA

Ingles, Jose A.
World Wide Fund for Nature, 65 Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City Philippines
SHARING EXPERIENCES AND LESSONS LEARNED USING AN ECOREGION APPROACH TO CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES IN THE SSME

Kato, Yasuhisa
Special Advisor, the Secretariat of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC)
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND THE APPLICATION OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR RESPONSIBLE FISHERIES (CCRF) IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Sachoemar, Suhendar I. et al.
Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), BPPT II Bld, 16 Fl JL. M.H. Thamrin No. 8, Jakarta 10340, Indonesia
THE CHALLENGE OF MANAGEMENT AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CORAL REEF FISHES CONSERVATION IN INDONESIA

Marine Protected Areas: Convergence of Ecological and Social Networks
Conveners: P. Alino, University of the Philippines <pmalino@upmsi.ph> and Hazel Arceo, Marine Science Foundations, Philippines <hoarceo@yahoo.com>
Speakers:
Nozawa, CMC
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) South East Asia, Philippines
WCPA STRATEGIES FOR MARINE PROTECTED AREAS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Porfirio M. Alino and Hazel O. Arceo Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Philippines FINDING SYNERGY IN SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL MARINE PROTECTED AREAS NETWORK

Yusuf, Y. et al. The World Fish Center, Jalan Batu Maung, 11960 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
MANAGEMENT OF MARINE PARKS IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA

Biology and Ecology of Octocorals

Convener: M.W. Lee, Chinese University of Hong Kong <lee_mw23@yahoo.com>
Speakers:
Choi Eun-Ji and Jun-Im Song.
Department of Life Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 120-750, Korea
LIFE HISTORY OF THE TEMPERATE SOFT CORAL Dendronephthya putteri (ALCYONACEA: NEPHTHEIDAE)

Loyjiw, T. et al.
Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
DIVERSITY OF GORGONIANS IN SATTAHIP AREA, CHONBURI PROVINCE, THAILAND

Lee, M.W. and Ang, P.O.
Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
DISTRIBUTION AND ZONATION OF OCTOCORALS IN SHALLOW SUBTIDAL OF NE HONG KONG

Anita G. Mary et al. IERSE, Tamil Nadu, India. BIODIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF OCTOCORALS OF MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP

Population and Community Ecology
Convener: C.F. Dai, National Taiwan University <corallab@ntu.edu.tw>
Speakers:
Dai, C.F. et al.
Institute of Oceanography, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
CORAL COMMUNITIES IN PENGHU ARCHIPELAGO

Ma, W.C. and Ang, P.O. Jr.
Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T. Hong Kong SAR
THE PATTERNS OF RECRUITMENT AND MORTALITY OF OULASTREA CRISPATA IN TUNG PING CHAU MARINE PARK, HONG KONG SAR

Srisakul Piromvaragorn and True James
School of Marine Biology and Aquaculture, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
IMPLICATIONS OF REPRODUCTIVE AND RECRUITMENT PATTERNS ON POPULATION RESILIENCE OF HARD CORALS IN THE GULF OF THAILAND

Kuo, K., and Song K.
Institute of Marine Biology, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804 Taiwan, R.O.C.
A TEST OF THE ADAPTIVE HYPOTHESIS OF REPRODUCTIVE SEASON- POST-SETTLEMENT SURVIVAL OF REEF CORALS

Coral Physiology and Functional Responses
Convener: P. Ang, Chinese University of Hong Kong <put-ang@cuhk.edu.hk>)
Speakers:
Chang, C. F.
Department of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 20224, Taiwan, R.O.C.
REPRODUCTION AND HORMONES IN SCLERACTINIAN CORALS

Tentori, Tina and Allemand, D.
School of Biological Sciences. Sydney University, Australia
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS OF CALCIFICATION IN SOFT CORALS

Wu Tai-Ying et al.
Institute of Oceanography, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan 106, R.O.C.
THE EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE AND LIGHT INTENSITY ON PHOTOSYNTHETIC RESPONSES OF THE CORAL STYLOPHORA PISTILLATA

Woo, C.K. and Ang, P.O.
Department of Biology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
CORAL RECOVERY TO INJURIES

A special session on reef monitoring is being organized by Karenne Tun <k.tun@cgiar.org> of the World Fish Centre in Penang , Malaysia , and Tadashi Kimura <tkimura@jwrc.or.jp> of Japan Wildlife Research Centre. This session will feature updates on the status of coral reefs in the participating countries or regions from Southeast Asia and East Asia.

Symposium participants are encouraged to present their latest work at this meeting. Other than the keynote and invited speakers for the mini-symposia, participants are welcome to share their works either as an oral presentation in the contributed paper session or as a poster.

Each oral presenter will be allocated 20 minutes, 15 minutes for talk, and 5 minutes for questions and answers. Up to four concurrent sessions can be arranged because of the large number of participants anticipated. While the organizing committee will try to accommodate all requests for oral resentation as much as possible, some participants may be asked to present their works as a poster if time slots for their oral presentation cannot be allocated.

All meeting rooms (Lecture Theaters) are equipped with standard facilities for oral presentation,including overhead projector, 35 mm slide projector, computer for Microsoft powerpoint presentation and other audio visual facilities. Speakers can also bring their own notebook computer or thumbdrive.

To encourage student participation, there will be a competition for Best Student Paper. To qualify, a student must present his / her work orally. He or she must be the sole or senior author of the paper. The paper to be presented must be a major part of his / her own research. Participants who have just completed their degree within the last 12 months before June, 2006 can also qualify for student competition.

The student competition will now be held on Tuesday afternoon (June 20). Close to 40 abstracts for student competition have now been received so up to four concurrent sessions, will be arranged. One award will be given for each session. The Best Student Paper award will consist of a cash prize and a certificate. Details of other rules or regulations will be sent out later.

For participants who are a bit shy to talk in front of an audience, they can present their works in the form of a poster. They will still be asked to be present during the poster session.

The poster board is 1.82 m x 1.22m (72 x 48 inches) in dimension. It is therefore recommended that your poster should not be larger than 1.72 m x 1.12 m in size. Kindly prepare your poster within this space limit. More details will be provided later.

All posters will automatically enter into the best poster competition. Depending on the number of posters, more than one award may be given. The best poster award will consist of a cash prize and a certificate.