The
National Center for Caribbean Coral Reef Research (NCORE) was founded
in response to the need for critical information on how to best assess and
manage coral reefs of the Caribbean. Located on the campus of the
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the
University of Miami, the Center's focus is on the analysis and
prediction of coral reef resilience in order to improve the scientific
basis of coral reef management. NCORE�s goal is to advance coral reef
science to the degree that we can determine the range of potential consequences of a given
disturbance or change in management strategy on both the ecology of the
reef and the socioeconomics of the reef-dependent people. In short, we
aim to move coral reef science away from post-mortem analysis toward
useful scenario testing.
The
Center�s primary approach is to organize interdisciplinary research
projects, pulling together highly effective international teams of
scientists from the biological, physical, social and economic sciences.
These teams address these vital issues with tightly integrated field, laboratory and
modeling investigations employing state-of-the-art technology in computer
science. Additionally, NCORE has a strong focus on data assimilation
and visualization, on developing advanced decision support systems, and on
improving education and public awareness. It seeks to bridge gaps among
science, resource management and public knowledge. Strong collaborations with research and
management agencies, universities, non-governmental groups, and the
private sector in both United States and abroad are integral to NCORE�s
success.
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