The Cold Water Coral Workshop will take place at IRIS Biomiljų on 31st of May and 1st of June 2010. Read Coral Workshop report

“This workshop will primarily focus on establish the current scientific knowledge on the sensitivity of cold-water corals to O&G activities based on national and international projects, and secondly will promote discussions on management measures needed to protect cold water coral reefs and habitats.”

Topics addressed:

1. State-of-knowledge of the biology and key features of Lophelia pertusa.
2. Coral ecosystems, ecology and specific association.
3. Current state-of-knowledge of impacts on corals from natural and O&G activities.
4. Current sampling methods, mapping and monitoring strategies from laboratory and field experience with cold-water corals (CWC).
5. Lessons learned from experiences and management of corals.
6. The way forward: identify current challenges, limitations and potential need.