2007 Florida Oceans Day.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida legislators are joining scientists, researchers and maritime interests for Florida Oceans Day on April 18 to celebrate and promote awareness and stewardship of the state's ocean resources. Healthy coasts and oceans are critical for the state's economy and provide sustainable resources for all Floridians. This year's theme, "Sea of Change: The Impact of Climate Change on Florida's Coasts and Oceans," highlights the need to address climate changes that impact the oceans. The Cabinet will lead off events by issuing a Resolution recognizing Florida Oceans Day on April 17 at 9 a.m. at the Cabinet Room in the State Capitol. On April 18, the Florida Ocean Alliance, Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory (and Aquarium) is a not-for-profit research and educational institution with an aquarium open to the public 365 days a year. Founded by Dr. Eugenie Clark in 1955 in Cape Haze, Florida, the early years of the laboratory specialized in shark research. , and the Florida Institute of Oceanography The State of Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), located on the campus of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, is an independent entity owned by the State University System of Florida which works cooperatively with a number of Florida's public and private are sponsoring a reception and ocean exhibits in the Capitol Courtyard for the public, legislators and agency staff. [TABLE OMITTED] "We are focusing on the facts and science associated with climate change and its affects on Florida's oceans and coasts to highlight awareness by the public and legislators. This fact-based view will help scientists protect and enhance ocean resources for continued social and economic benefits for all Floridians," said David L. McDonald David Lamar McDonald, USN, was an admiral of the United States Navy, who served as the 17th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), 1 August, 1963 – 1 August, 1967, during the Vietnam War era. During the mid-1950s, he commanded the carrier USS Coral Sea. , chair of the Florida Ocean Alliance and Executive Director of Port Manatee Port Manatee is a deepwater seaport located in northern Manatee County, Florida. It is the fifth largest of Florida's 14 deepwater seaports. The port is served by mostly cargo ships, but the Regal Empress cruise ship did sail out of the port until the early 2000s. . Vice Chair Kumar Mahadevan, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Mote Marine Laboratory, added: "The climate change issue challenges Florida to balance conservation with development in facing the state's obligations to our coastal and marine resources." The Florida Ocean Alliance (www.floridaoceanalliance.org) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, public-private partnership Public-private partnership (PPP) describes a government service or private business venture which is funded and operated through a partnership of government and one or more private sector companies. These schemes are sometimes referred to as PPP or P3. of government, academic, and private sector organizations that promotes awareness and understanding of the ocean's importance to the ecology and economy of Florida. |
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