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SUMMARY:Wake Forest University - Ocean and Marine Conservation Club
DESCRIPTION:Ocean Doctor president pays a virtual visit to Wake Forest University’s Ocean and Marine Conservation Club (OMCC) to discuss his two decades of working in Cuba and lessons learned from its exceptionally healthy marine ecosystems. \nOMCC encourages collaboration between students\, industry experts\, and marine organizations to connect members to resources and create a space that promotes an environmentally-conscious lifestyle. OMCC encourages collaboration between students\, industry experts\, and marine organizations to connect members to resources and create a space that promotes an environmentally-conscious lifestyle. \nThis talk is the latest in Ocean Doctor’s 50-States Expedition. Learn more.
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/wake-forest-university-ocean-and-marine-conservation-club/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:50 States Expedition,Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180604T170000
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SUMMARY:Advancing Environmental Sustainability and  Historic Preservation in Cuba
DESCRIPTION:Advancing Environmental Sustainability and Historic Preservation in Cuba\nCuba-U.S. Collaboration in a New Era of Change\nMonday\, June 4\, 2018 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm \nCarnegie Endowment for International Peace – 1779 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20036 \nCuba has developed differently from any other country in the Caribbean. Many of its natural ecosystems remain remarkably healthy\, and the country’s cultural heritage remains authentic and largely intact. The efforts to normalize relations between Cuba and the United States by President Obama fueled dramatic growth in tourism and interest in investment on the island\, sparking concern that Cuba now faced the same scale of pressures that have resulted in environmental and heritage degradation throughout the Caribbean. With the advent of the Trump presidency and chilling of relations\, some of these pressures have waned\, but likely only temporarily. \nThis public event explores opportunities for small-scale\, collaborative initiatives to successfully advance environmental sustainability and historic preservation in Cuba during this period of political uncertainty. It includes the public release of a new report by Ocean Doctor and the Center for International Policy\, A Century of Unsustainable Tourism in the Caribbean: Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Cuba. \nSpeakers \nIntroductory Remarks\n\nSalih Booker\, Executive Director\, Center for International Policy\nWelcome\nHis Excellency Jose R. Cabañas Ph.D.\, Ambassador\, Embassy of the Republic of Cuba\nCuba-U.S. Collaboration in a Time of Change \n\nRobert L. Muse\, Law Offices of Robert Muse\nOpportunities to Advance Sustainability Under U.S. and Cuban Law \n\nEnvironmental Sustainability\n\nDr. David E. Guggenheim\, President Ocean Doctor (moderator)\nReport Release: A Century of Unsustainable Tourism in the Caribbean: Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Cuba;\nProject “Red Alerta” on the Isle of Youth\, the Potential for Small-Scale Community-Based Conservation \n\nDr. Brian M. Boom\, Vice President for Conservation Strategy\, The New York Botanical Garden\, and Chair\, NYBG Caribbean Consortium\nSustainable Travel and Cuba’s Botanical Gardens\n\nHistoric Preservation\n\nElizabeth Newhouse\, Cuba Project Director\, Center for International Policy (moderator)\nCan Havana Continue to be a Model for the Region? \n\nNorma Barbacci\, Preservation Consultants\, LLC\nOpportunities for Preservation in Old Havana and Beyond \n\nKadir Lopez Nieves\, Artist and Adolfo V. Nodal\, Producer\nHavana Light Neon preservation project\, Reconstruction of the historic Rex Duplex Theatre\n\nDiscussion and Questions\nThe Cuba-U.S. Sustainability Partnership (CUSP) is a project of the Center for International Policy\, Ocean Doctor and Robert Muse & Associates\, in consultation with Cuban governmental and nongovernmental agencies\, to support Cuba’s efforts to chart a sustainable course in the face of political changes and economic pressures.
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/advancing-environmental-sustainability-and-historic-preservation-in-cuba/
LOCATION:Carnegie Endowment for International Peace\, 1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for International Policy":MAILTO:rsvp@ciponline.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170708
DTSTAMP:20260414T182646
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SUMMARY:10th International Congress on Protected Areas - Cuba
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n10th International Congress on Protected Areas/9th International Convention on the Environment and Development\nOcean Doctor will participate in the 11th International Convention on Environment and Development\, to be held July 3-7\, 2017 at the Havana International Convention Center. \nThe ten previous editions of this gathering have involved over 8\,000 participants; about 50% of them being visitors from more than 60 countries on five continents. \nThis year’s conference will promote cooperation among countries\, exchange of experiences and sustainable practices\, knowledge transfer\, as well as sustained and inclusive economic growth\, participatory social development\, environmental protection and the dignity of human beings. \nOcean Doctor president\, Dr. David E. Guggenheim\, will present a paper entitled\, “A Century of Unsustainable Tourism in the Caribbean: Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Cuba.”
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/10th-international-congress-on-protected-areas-cuba/
LOCATION:Palacio de Convenciones\, Calle 146\, entre 11 y 13\, La Habana\, Cuba
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170630
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CREATED:20170303T213057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T213329Z
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SUMMARY:Cuba - A Scientific & Educational Liveaboard Expedition
DESCRIPTION:Cuba – A Scientific & Educational Liveaboard Expedition (June 17-29\, 2017): If you have ever dreamed of visiting Cuba\, here is your chance! Join Ocean Doctor\, Denver Divers and Generation Ocean for this very unique journey through Cuba including cultural immersion\, scientific exploration and scuba diving! Your participation helps support the Generation Ocean students who will be conducting research during the trip. Research topics are centered around marine conservation in Isla de La Juventud and architectural restoration in Havana. As participants in the trip\, you will have the chance to help the students conduct their research and will learn proper techniques for coral research and conservation used throughout the Caribbean. During our expedition\, we will spend eight nights aboard the Caribbean Kraken Liveaboard\, diving in around Isla de La Juventud. While on dry land\, we will visit important sites in and around Havana\, gaining a true understanding of the rich culture of the country and the struggles they face as tourism begins to expand. Learn More
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/cuba-a-scientific-educational-liveaboard-expedition/
LOCATION:Liveaboard Vessel Kraken\, Isla de la Juventud\, Cuba
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T182646
CREATED:20161109T213137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161109T213137Z
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SUMMARY:A Living  Time Machine: Cuba’s Remarkable  Ocean Ecosystems and and the Hope They Offer  Florida and the World
DESCRIPTION:A Living  Time Machine: Cuba’s Remarkable  Ocean Ecosystems and and the Hope They Offer  Florida and the World\nDavid E. Guggenheim\, Ph.D.\n \nGuggenheim is founder and president of Ocean Doctor\, a non-profit conservation organization in Washington\, DC\, where he is in his 17th year leading research and conservation efforts in Cuba focused on coastal communities and protecting coral reef ecosystems. His work has been featured on 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper\, on the PBS\nNature series and on NPR.\n \nWhile 50 percent of the Caribbean’s corals have vanished since 1970\, many of Cuba’s marine ecosystems remain spectacularly healthy\, a Jurassic Park-like experience teeming with endangered species seldom seen elsewhere\nin the Caribbean\, including bountiful sharks and grouper…truly a living time machine. Dr. Guggenheim\nexplores why Cuba’s ecosystems remain so healthy\, the threat posed by the “tsunami” of Americans now pouring into the island as relations normalize between Cuba and the U.S\, and what is being done to ensure that Cuba avoids\nthe mistakes made elsewhere in the Caribbean over the past half century.
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/a-living-time-machine-cubas-remarkable-ocean-ecosystems-and-and-the-hope-they-offer-florida-and-the-world/
LOCATION:Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College\, 14 Granada Street\, St. Augustine\, FL\, 32084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T160000
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CREATED:20161109T211343Z
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SUMMARY:Keynote Panel: Cuba’s Environmental Future – What Normalizing Diplomatic Relations with the U.S. Means for Cuba’s Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Keynote Panel: Cuba’s Environmental Future – What Normalizing Diplomatic Relations with the U.S. Means for Cuba’s Sustainability | Thursday\, November 10\, 4:00pm\, Palladium Theater | Tickets $15 (click here) \nOcean Doctor president\, Dr. David E. Guggenheim\, leads a panel of experts to discuss Cuba’s environmental future. \nThe past 50 years have seen extreme degradation to the environment\, especially in the Caribbean\, where tourism and associated coastal development has had a particularly severe impact. The Caribbean has lost 50 percent of its coral cover since 1970. However\, many of Cuba’s natural ecosystems\, including coral reefs\, remain remarkably healthy. \nAs relations normalize with the United States\, Cuba faces unprecedented pressures from tourism\, foreign investment\, and development that threaten its ecosystems\, architectural heritage\, and culture. Normalized relations bring a new level of collaboration between the two countries\, including important scientific and conservation efforts. \nIs Cuba doomed to the same fate of the rest of the Caribbean?  Or will the country emerge as a shining green jewel of the Caribbean with a sustainable future and enduring protection for its natural heritage? \nThis high-level panel explores these issues in depth and brings us up-to-date on environmental agreements between Cuba and the U.S.\, as well as new initiatives\, such as the Cuba-U.S. Sustainability Partnership (CUSP)\, that offer hope for the environmental future of both countries.
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/keynote-panel-cubas-environmental-future-what-normalizing-diplomatic-relations-with-the-u-s-means-for-cubas-sustainability/
LOCATION:Palladium Theater\, 235 5th Ave. North\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLUE Ocean Film Festival":MAILTO:info@blueoceanfilmfestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150609T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150609T131500
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SUMMARY:The Promise and Potential for Collaborative Marine Conservation with Cuba
DESCRIPTION:Special Lunch Session\nFollowing the dramatic December 2014 announcement by President Obama\, the U.S. and Cuba are working toward normalized diplomatic relations for the first time in a half century. Prior to the announcement\, among the few points of U.S. engagement with Cuba had been in marine research and conservation. With the announcement\, the opportunities to expand collaborative marine research\, conservation and education are profound and immediate. And the imperative could not be greater. While significant marine resource degradation has been documented throughout the wider Caribbean region\, in contrast\, Cuba offers an underwater oasis of healthy coral reef ecosystems. Collaborative U.S.-Cuban efforts can ensure protection of healthy reefs\, and further may provide important insight on protecting and restoring coral reefs throughout the Caribbean. At the same time\, normalized relations will open new channels of commerce and tourism and put new pressures on marine resources. This panel will explore the prospect of normalized diplomatic relations for continued and expanded collaboration and examine new opportunities and threats as we approach a post-embargo world. \nModerator Cornelia Dean | Science Writer\, New York Times and Writer-In-Residence\, Brown University \nDiscussants The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse | U.S. Senate\, Rhode Island and Co-Chair\, U.S. Senate Oceans Caucus \nAmbassador José Ramón Cabañas Rodríguez  | Chief of Mission of the Cuban Interests Section\, Embassy of Switzerland \nAmbassador David A. Balton | Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Fisheries\, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs\, U.S. Department of State \nRobert Muse\, J.D. | Attorney\, Law Offices of Robert Muse        \nDavid E. Guggenheim\, Ph.D. | President\, Ocean Doctor \nLunch provided for all premier registrants\, and limited quantities available for purchase on-site. \nThis panel will be live-streamed at: OceansLIVE.org
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/the-promise-and-potential-for-collaborative-marine-conservation-with-cuba/
LOCATION:Newseum\, Knight Conference Center\, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141018T103000
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Edge Dive Center (Gaithersburg\, Maryland)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. David E. Guggenheim\, the “Ocean Doctor\,” speaks to the Atlantic Edge Dive Center about Ocean Doctor’s legal travel program for U.S. citizens and residents to Cuba’s spectacular Gardens of the Queen National Park\, the largest fully-protected marine protected area in the Caribbean\, featured on 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper.
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/atlantic-edge/
LOCATION:Atlantic  Edge Dive Center\, 102 S. Frederick Ave.\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T182646
CREATED:20140212T190525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140212T190525Z
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SUMMARY:Richmond Dive Club (Richmond\, Virginia)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. David E. Guggenheim\, the “Ocean Doctor\,” speaks to the Richmond Dive Club about Ocean Doctor’s legal travel program for U.S. citizens and residents to Cuba’s spectacular Gardens of the Queen National Park\, the largest fully-protected marine protected area in the Caribbean\, featured on 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper.
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/richmond-dive-club-richmond-virginia/
LOCATION:Mi Hacienda Mexican Restaurant\, 8250 Midlothian Turnpike\, Richmond\, VA\, 23235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T182646
CREATED:20140724T195104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140724T195844Z
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SUMMARY:New England Dive Center (Wallingford\, Connecticut) - Legal Travel to Cuba for U.S. Citizens
DESCRIPTION:Dr. David E. Guggenheim\, the “Ocean Doctor\,” speaks at the New England Dive Center about Ocean Doctor’s legal travel program for U.S. citizens and residents to Cuba’s spectacular Gardens of the Queen National Park\, the largest fully-protected marine protected area in the Caribbean\, featured on 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper. \nThe cover story of Scuba Diving Magazine feature’s Ocean Doctor’s unique educational travel programs to Cuba and the spectacular Gardens of the Queen. We’re also proud to say that Scuba Diving Magazine readers voted Gardens of the Queen “Best Marine Park\,” and with good reason. It’s the Caribbean’s largest fully-protected marine park and its health and wildlife are unmatched in the region. \nThis unique educational journey examines the relationship of Cuban citizens with their natural environment\, including burgeoning socioeconomic and cultural issues brought about by Cuba’s growing ecotourism industry. The exchange also represents an opportunity to explore with our Cuban colleagues important environmental issues that impact the marine waters that both nations share. Visitors will meet with Cuban scientists\, resource managers\, ecotourism professionals and community members. \nSix days of this 11-day/10-night trip will be spent aboard a floating hotel or live-aboard dive vessel in the heart of Cuba’s Gardens of the Queen National Park\, where much of the story lies underwater. U.S. visitors will accompany Cuban specialists and be able to scuba dive in one of the healthiest marine ecosystems remaining in the Caribbean. Visitors will spend four nights at a 5-star hotel in Havana\, visiting a variety of Cuba institutions and meeting with a range of Cuban professionals and community members.  \nAbout the Gardens of the Queen \nGardens of the Queen was named by Christopher Columbus to honor the Queen of Spain and the area remains as spectacularly beautiful and wild as when Columbus experienced it centuries ago. Today\, it is among the healthiest marine ecosystems in the region. \nThe Gardens harbor abundant and healthy fish and shark population\, stunning mangrove islands and shallow bays that teem with juvenile species\, rare crocodiles\, flamingos and other birds\, iguanas and the jutia\, a native rodent. \nFor more information\, visit www.oceandoctor.org/gardens. \n  \n 
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/new-england-dive-center-wallingford-connecticut-legal-travel-to-cuba-for-u-s-citizens/
LOCATION:New England Dive Center\, 476 North Colony St\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140509T193000
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SUMMARY:Explorers Club: Advancing Collaboration between the U.S. and Cuba in Marine Science and Conservation
DESCRIPTION:The Explorers Club and Ocean Doctor present: \nAdvancing Collaboration between the United States and Cuba in Marine Science and Conservation \n Friday\, May 9\, 20146:00pm-7:30pm \nThe Explorers Club Headquarters46 E. 70th Street \, New York\, NY 10021(Between Park and Madison Avenues\, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan) \nRSVP: To secure a reservation\, email reservations@explorers.org or call 212.628.8383 \nOn the morning of May 8th\, Members of the U.S. Congress will meet with representatives of the Cuban Interests Section along with Cuban and American marine scientists in an unprecedented briefing with the goal of developing specific steps designed to elevate the level of collaboration in marine science and conservation between Cuba and the U.S. \nScientific research focused on the marine waters the two countries share has been one of the few areas of strong\, consistent collaboration between the United States and Cuba despite the fact that the two countries have not had formal diplomatic relations over the past 50 years. \nPlease join us for a unique panel discussion to learn about the results of this landmark meeting and what it may mean for the future of marine science and international relations. \nSpeakers/Panelists \n Dr. David E. GuggenheimPresident\, Ocean Doctor (Washington\, DC)Explorers Club National Fellow ‘08 \n Dr. Julio A. BaisreVicedirector\, National Aquarium of Cuba/Acuario Nacional de Cuba (Havana\, Cuba) \n Dr. Fabián Pina AmargosDirector\, Center for Coastal Ecosystem Research/Centro de Investigaciones Ecosistemas Costeras (Cayo Coco\, Cuba) \nMember Ticket Price: Free \nGuest Ticket Price: $20 \nRSVP: To secure a reservation\, email reservations@explorers.org or call 212.628.8383  \n  \nLearn more about Ocean Doctor’sCuba Conservancy Program \n 
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/explorers-club-advancing-collaboration-between-the-u-s-and-cuba-in-marine-science-and-conservation/
LOCATION:The Explorers Club Headquarters\, 46 E. 70th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140311T190000
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia Sea Horses Scuba Diving Club
DESCRIPTION:Dr. David E. Guggenheim\, the “Ocean Doctor\,” speaks to the Philadelphia Sea Horses Scuba Diving Club about Ocean Doctor’s legal travel program for U.S. citizens and residents to Cuba’s spectacular Gardens of the Queen National Park\, the largest fully-protected marine protected area in the Caribbean\, featured on 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper.
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/philadelphia-sea-horses-scuba-diving-club/
LOCATION:Scubadelphia\, 7714 Castor Ave.\, Philadelphia\, 19152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140301T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140301T165000
DTSTAMP:20260414T182646
CREATED:20140123T153723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140123T153723Z
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SUMMARY:New York Times Travel Show 2014: Outlook for Travel to Cuba
DESCRIPTION:A panel of experts on travel to Cuba\, led by tourism officials from Cuba\, share their knowledge and passion for Cuba and provide the latest updates on what Cuba offers Americans\, information on People-to-People licenses and updates to this alluring forbidden destination. Join John McAuliff\, Fund for Reconciliation & Development Cuba\, Peggy Goldman\, president\, Friendly Planet Travel and tourism officials from Cuba including\, Ing. Eloy Govea Rodriguez\, commercial director\, Havanatur Celimar; Lic Hugo Mustell Mon\, commercial director\, Havanatur Group and Dr. David E. Guggenheim\, president\, Ocean Doctor.
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/new-york-times-travel-show-2014-outlook-for-travel-to-cuba/
LOCATION:Jacob K. Javits Convention Center\, 655 W 34th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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ORGANIZER;CN="New York Times Travel Show":MAILTO:info@nytts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140215T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140215T103000
DTSTAMP:20260414T182646
CREATED:20140124T214759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140131T003147Z
UID:7013-1392457500-1392460200@oceandoctor.org
SUMMARY:Our World Underwater 2014: Cuba Diving
DESCRIPTION:Cuba Diving: A New Legal Educational Travel Program for U.S. Citizens and Residents to Cuba: Dr. David E. Guggenheim\, the “Ocean Doctor\,” speaks at Our World Underwater 2014 about Ocean Doctor’s legal travel program for U.S. citizens and residents to Cuba’s spectacular Gardens of the Queen National Park\, the largest fully-protected marine protected area in the Caribbean\, featured on 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper.
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/our-world-underwater-2014/
LOCATION:Donald E Stephens Convention Center\, 9301 Bryn Mawr Ave\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Our World - Underwater":MAILTO:info@ourworldunderwater.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T182646
CREATED:20120823T224709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120823T224927Z
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SUMMARY:Cuba's Gardens of the Queen: A Living Time Machine and Hope for the Future of the World's Coral Reefs | DEMA 2012 - Las Vegas\, Nevada
DESCRIPTION:[social_share/]\n\n\n\nDr. David E. Guggenheim\, the “Ocean Doctor\,” and representatives of Cuba’s Avalon Diving Centers present “Cuba’s Gardens of the Queen: A Living Time Machine and Hope for the Future of the World’s Coral Reefs.” \nNamed by Christopher Columbus to honor Queen Isabel\, Jardines de la Reina or Gardens of the Queen are one of the healthiest coral reef ecosystems remaining in the Caribbean. In a world where coral reefs are dying\, the corals in the Gardens of the Queen are flourishing\, and like a living time machine\, the Gardens likely resemble the healthy coral reefs Columbus saw\, avoiding the rapid decline so common throughout the Caribbean and the rest of the world. \nWhat makes this ecosystem so healthy? What are the implications for coral reefs elsewhere? What is the role of diving in this special ecosystem? And how is this ecosystem bringing Americans and Cubans closer together? What is so compelling about this Cuban ecosystem that 60 MINUTES sent Anderson Cooper and a camera crew to work with Dr. Guggenheim and Cuban scientists? Can American divers visit Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina? \nVenue to be Announced
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/cubas-gardens-of-the-queen-a-living-time-machine-and-hope-for-the-future-of-the-worlds-coral-reefs-dema-2012-las-vegas-nevada-4/
LOCATION:Sands Expo and Convention Center\, 201 Sands Avenue  Las Vegas\, NV 89169\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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ORGANIZER;CN="DEMA":MAILTO:info@dema.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20121001
DTSTAMP:20260414T182646
CREATED:20120730T150657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120730T150657Z
UID:3996-1348444800-1349049599@oceandoctor.org
SUMMARY:60 Minutes - "Gardens of the Queen": Screening at BLUE Ocean Film Festival 2012
DESCRIPTION:[social_share/]\n\n\n\nThe 60 MINUTES presentation of “Gardens of the Queen” with Anderson Cooper featuring Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina has been named a finalist in the BLUE Ocean Film Festival 2012\, to be held September 24-30\, 2012 in Monterey\, California. \nThe 60 MINUTES segment will be screened at BLUE\, with a discussion by Dr. David E. Guggenheim\, the “Ocean Doctor\,” in his 12th year working in Cuba\, and panel of experts focused on the significance of the piece and marine protected areas. \nNamed by Christopher Columbus to honor Queen Isabel\, Jardines de la Reina\, or Gardens of the Queen are one of the healthiest coral reef ecosystems remaining in the Caribbean. \nIn a world where coral reefs are dying\, the corals in the Gardens of the Queen are flourishing\, and like a living time machine\, the Gardens likely resemble the healthy coral reefs Columbus saw\, avoiding the rapid decline so common throughout the Caribbean and the rest of the world. \nWhat makes this ecosystem so healthy? What are the implications for coral reefs elsewhere? What is the role of diving in this special ecosystem? And how is this ecosystem bringing Americans and Cubans closer together? What is so compelling about this Cuban ecosystem that 60 MINUTES sent Anderson Cooper and a camera crew to work with Dr. Guggenheim and Cuban scientists?
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/60-minutes-gardens-of-the-queen-screening-at-blue-ocean-film-festival-2012-2/
LOCATION:TBA\, Monterey\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba Research & Conservation
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ORGANIZER;CN="BLUE Ocean Film Festival":MAILTO:info@blueoceanfilmfestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111218T200059
DTSTAMP:20260414T182646
CREATED:20111215T171059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20111216T150636Z
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SUMMARY:60 Minutes: Cuba's Coral Reefs with Anderson Cooper
DESCRIPTION:The CBS News Magazine 60 Minutes focuses on the plight of world’s coral reefs. Correspondent Anderson Cooper visits Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen) with The Ocean Foundation’s Senior Fellow\, Dr. David E. Guggenheim to marvel at this unique ecosystem and understand what healthy coral reef ecosystems looked like before they were seriously degraded over the past 50 years.
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/60-minutes-cubas-coral-reefs-with-anderson-cooper/
LOCATION:CBS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T182646
CREATED:20090825T214717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110112T192243Z
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SUMMARY:Cuba's Offshore Oil Development ? Radio Discussion on NPR-WGCU
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to NPR station WGCU (Southwest Florida) on Wednesday\, August 26\, 2009 at noon Eastern/9am Pacific. Dr. David E. Guggenheim\, the “Ocean Doctor\,” will be part of a radio discussion on “Gulf Coast Live\,” for a program focused on oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico\, and specifically\, the fact that Cuba is now rapidly pursuing the development of its oil resources in the Gulf following the discovery of a major oil reserve there in 2004. \nFrom WGCU: “The battle lines have been drawn and the fight over oil in the Gulf deepens. We’ll take a closer look at the pros and cons of drilling – we’ll hear from both sides as to whether or not it can solve our oil and gas dependency and whether it’s even safe. Also on the show – Cuba is ready to begin drilling off its northern coast. It may start leasing to companies willing to drill for oil by the end of next year. Is Cuba’s oil demand going to affect Florida’s waters?“ \nListen to the archived broadcast at WGCU.
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/cubas-offshore-oil-development-%e2%80%93-radio-discussion-on-npr-wgcu/
LOCATION:NPR/WGCU-FM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090428T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T182646
CREATED:20090423T192021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110106T175857Z
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SUMMARY:Event: A New Era for U.S.-Cuba Relations on Marine and Coastal Resources Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Event Summary\nCuba sits at the convergence of the Atlantic Ocean\, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. Its coastal waters are dense with islets\, keys and reefs that provide critical habitats and spawning grounds for a rich array of fish\, endangered sea turtles\, manatees and other marine life. Preserving Cuba’s biodiversity is critically important to the natural resources and economies of coastal communities in the United States and other neighboring countries. \nActive scientific and management cooperation is needed to address the growing threats to Cuba’s biodiversity including coral reefs\, migratory bird habitats\, marine mammals and turtles\, and biodiversity shared throughout the region. Greater communication and collaboration among scientists\, conservation professionals and government agencies could benefit both the United States and Cuba\, as well as the shared ecosystems that link both nations. \nOn April 28\, the Brookings Institution and the Environmental Defense Fund will host a discussion on U.S.-Cuba relations on marine and coastal resources conservation. Steve Hamburg\, chief scientist for the Environmental Defense Fund\, will offer introductory remarks. Brookings Visiting Fellow Vicki Huddleston\, former head of the U.S. Interests Section in Havana\, will give the keynote address. Scott Edwards of the Environmental Defense Fund will moderate a discussion featuring a panel of experts. After the program\, the panelists will take audience questions. \nAdditional information and online registration \nEvent Information \nWhen: \nTuesday\, April 28\, 2009\n2:00 PM to 5:30 PM \nWhere:\nFalk Auditorium\nThe Brookings Institution\n1775 Massachusetts Ave.\, NW\nWashington\, DC \nContact:\nBrookings Office of Communications\nE-mail: events@brookings.edu\nPhone: 202.797.6105 \nParticipants \nIntroduction\nSteve Hamburg\nChief Scientist\, Environmental Defense Fund\n\nKeynote Address\nVicki Huddleston\nVisiting Fellow\, Foreign Policy \nPanelists\nDr. David Guggenheim\nPresident\, 1Planet1 Ocean \nDr. Robert Hueter\nSenior Scientist and Director\, Center for Shark Research\, Mote Marine Lab \nRobert L. Muse\nAttorney\, Law Offices of Robert L. Muse\, Washington\, D.C. \nDr. Douglas Rader\nChief Oceans Scientist\, Environmental Defense Fund \nDaniel Whittle\nSenior Attorney and Director\, Southeast Oceans Program\, Environmental Defense Fund \nModerator:\nScott Edwards\nDirector\, Latin America and Caribbean Oceans Program\, Environmental Defense Fund \nAdditional information and online registration
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/event-a-new-era-for-us-cuba-relations-on-marine-and-coastal-resources-conservation/
LOCATION:The Brookings Institution\, 1775 Massachusetts Ave.\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080712
DTSTAMP:20260414T182646
CREATED:20080528T232243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110426T132243Z
UID:1177-1215388800-1215820740@oceandoctor.org
SUMMARY:The State of Cuba's Coral Reefs
DESCRIPTION:Initial results of joint Cuba-U.S. study to be presented at the 11th International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS) in Ft. Lauderdale\, July 7-11\, 2008 \nThe world’s major coral reef science meeting\, the International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS)\, returns to the United States July 7-11\, 2008\, to be held in Ft. Lauderdale. Dr. Gaspar Gonz?lez Sans?n\, Titular Professor at the University of Havana’s Center for Marine Research (Centro de Investigaciones Marinas [CIM]) is scheduled to be the lead presenter of a paper entitled\, Present Condition of Coral Reefs and Associated Ecosystems in the Northwest Region of Cuba. \nThe University of Havana’s Center for Marine Research (CIM) [Centro de Investigaciones Marinas] and the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi are leading a collaborative effort\, Proyecto Costa Noroccidental [Project of the Northwest Coast]\, a comprehensive multi-year research and conservation program for Cuba’s Gulf of Mexico coast. Dr. David E. Guggenheim\, president of 1planet1ocean\, is a member of HRI’s Advisory Council and also serves as HRI’s Cuba Programs Manager and is co-principal investigator of the project with Dr. Gaspar Gonz?lez Sans?n of CIM. \nProyecto Costa Noroccidental is the first comprehensive study of Cuba’s Gulf of Mexico region and is providing insights into the health of Cuban coral reefs which may provide important clues for conservation of coral reefs elsewhere. The ICRS is held every four years with sanctioning by the International Society of Reef Studies.ICRS is devoted to the best reef science available\, with the purpose of sharing scientific findings with government agencies\, resource management\, and non-government organizations throughout the world. Previous ICRS have been held in Okinawa (2004)\, Bali (2000)\, Panama (1996)\, Guam (1992)\, Australia (1988)\, Tahiti (1985)\, the Philippines (1980)\, Miami (1977)\, Australia (1974)\, and the first ICRS in India (1969).
URL:https://oceandoctor.org/event/cuba-coral-reefs-icrs-2008-2/
LOCATION:Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd.\, Ft. Lauderdale\, 33316
CATEGORIES:Cuba,Cuba Research & Conservation,Projects & Expeditions
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