Ocean Ecosystems in the 21st Century

Ocean Ecosystems in the 21^st Century

A Conference Honoring the Career of

Richard T. Barber

Harvey W. Smith Professor of Oceanography

Duke University

June 23-24, 2006

I.E. Gray Library-Auditorium Building

Duke University Marine Laboratory

Beaufort, North Carolina

Dr. Richard T. Barber, our friend, colleague and mentor, will be retiring at the end of the current academic year. Please join us in celebrating his years of scientific insight, enthusiasm and contributions to oceanography.

We will be hosting a two-day scientific conference at the Duke University Marine Lab from June 23-24, 2006. Alumni, collaborators, and friends of Dr. Barber’s laboratory are invited to attend. We look forward to your contributions in the form of oral and poster presentations.

On Friday, June 23, Dr. Barber will deliver the conference keynote presentation entitled Ocean Ecosystems in the 21^st Century. The conference will also feature several plenary talks given by invited guests.

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

Fri, June 23: Lunch and Registration (12:00-1:45 pm)

Welcoming Remarks (2:00-2:30 pm)

Plenary Talks and Discussion (2:45-4:45 pm)

Dinner and Keynote Address (6:30-9:30 pm)

Sat, June 24: Registration (9:00-9:45 pm)

Field Trip and Picnic Lunch at Cape Lookout (10:00-2:00 pm)

Plenary Talks and Discussion (2:45-4:45 pm)

Poster Session (5:00-6:30 pm)

Honor Banquet and Concluding Remarks (6:30-10:00 pm)

REGISTRATION:

Registration information