2009 Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV Online Program

Paper Session: 4458 Marine Geomorphology and Mapping for an Ecosystem-Based Management Approach to Marine Reserve Design and Planning I is scheduled on Wednesday, 3/25/09, from 1:00 PM - 2:40 PM in North Hall N119, Las Vegas Convention Center Sponsorship(s): Coastal and Marine Specialty Group Geographic Information Science and Systems Specialty Group Biogeography Specialty Group Organizer(s): Dawn J. Wright - Oregon State University William Heyman - Texas A&M University Chair(s): Dawn J. Wright - Oregon State University Abstract(s):   1:00 PM   Introduction: Dawn J. Wright - Oregon State University   1:05 PM   Author(s): *William D. Heyman, Ph.D. - Texas A&M University  Abstract Title: Four-dimensional resource partitioning at a multi-species reef fish spawning aggregation: Implications for fisheries management 1:23 PM   Author(s): *Shinichi Kobara - Texas A&M University William D. Heyman - Texas A&M University  Abstract Title: Three-dimensional analysis of reef fish spawning aggregation sites in Belize and the Cayman Islands 1:41 PM   Author(s): *Haibin Su - Texas A&M University Hongxing Liu - Texas A&M University William D. Heyman - Texas A&M University  Abstract Title: Object-oriented Image Classification for Benthic Habitats Using Multispectral Quickbird Data 1:59 PM   Author(s): *Lisa Wedding - University of Hawaii, Department of Geography Alan Friendlander - NOAA Biogeography Branch Craig Smith - University of Hawaii, Department of Oceanography  Abstract Title: Integrating geomorphological, biological, and human dimension information in GIS to aid in the design of effective deep sea marine protected areas 2:17 PM   Author(s): Pedro Afonso - Department of Oceanography and Fisheries, University of the Azores; PT-9901-862 Horta, Portugal; ph: +351 292200400; fax: +351 292200411 *Fernando Tempera - University of the Azores *Mara Schmiing - Department of Oceanography and Fisheries, University of the Azores; PT-9901-862 Horta, Portugal; ph: +351 292200400; fax: +351 292200411 Ricardo Serrão Santos - Department of Oceanography and Fisheries, University of the Azores; PT-9901-862 Horta, Portugal; ph: +351 292200400; fax: +351 292200411  Abstract Title: Getting a wider picture: MPA design using multiple conservation features 2:35 PM   Discussant: William Heyman - Texas A&M University   Discussant(s): William Heyman - Texas A&M University Introducer(s): Dawn J. Wright - Oregon State University Session Description: This session is a follow-up to the highly successful AAG sessions of 2008 entitled "Marine Geomorphology as a Determinant for Essential Life Habitat: An Ecosystem Management Approach to Planning for Marine Reserve Networks." Here we continue to present and critically examine the growing body of data suggesting that the underlying geology and geomorphology of marine environments dictates the location of critical life habitat for a variety marine species. The broad implications of these findings suggest that geomorphology might be used as a proxy for (or at least help to identify) critical life habitat for marine species, and thus serve to advance the application of ecosystem-based management (EBM) to the design of marine reserve networks. Our goal once again is to bring together a group of scholars working on this and related issues, and to further advance collaboration between scientists and marine managers towards more efficient conservation and management of marine systems. Discussion topics include: - essential benthic habitat and geomorphology - marine GIS and/or remote sensing for the purposes of integrating geomorphology and biology, including the development and validation of seafloor/seabed classification schemes - applications for marine reserve network design

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