tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5642497356316526892024-03-08T05:48:41.136-08:00World Ocean Conference 2009woc 2009, ocean, sea, marine, woc, diving, manado, sulawesi, indonesia, worldUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-40005264443652302642009-08-09T21:44:00.001-07:002009-08-09T21:44:24.205-07:00Photos Participants at the CTO Partners Dialogue Participants at the CTO Partners Dialogue Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-86786610486800724362009-08-09T21:43:00.001-07:002009-08-09T21:43:29.651-07:00Photos head in CTI summit 2009 Freddy Numberi, Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesia chaired the CTO Partners Dialogue together with Co-Chair Lawrence Greenwood Jr., Asian Development Bank Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-64137662268542814022009-08-09T21:41:00.001-07:002009-08-09T21:41:45.380-07:00Security at CTI Summit Photos Military police escort Our fearless ENB Team leader consulting with the security forces on the current situation at the summit Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-44398864473407401642009-08-09T21:40:00.001-07:002009-08-09T21:40:38.040-07:00Photos CTI Member Head CTI Member Heads of State sign a stone inscription to commemorate the first CTI summit Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-35682259767909499852009-08-09T21:39:00.001-07:002009-08-09T21:39:05.044-07:00CTI Summit Photos Security Security posted at CTI Summit entry/exit points Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-45199229749702702212009-08-09T21:38:00.001-07:002009-08-09T21:39:33.867-07:00CTI Summit Photos member state The summit meeting arranged with CTI member Heads of State seated among other summit participants Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-17586707652082311352009-08-04T03:12:00.001-07:002009-08-04T03:12:48.412-07:00Foto World Ocean Conference President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, delivered the welcoming speech President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the Philippines, spoke about the important role of CTI in protecting the marine environment. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-26886960267232241992009-08-04T03:11:00.001-07:002009-08-04T03:11:31.028-07:00Photos World Ocean ConferenceParticipants waiting for the summit to begin Coral Triangle Initiative member Heads of State (left to right): Derek Sikua, Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands; José Manuel Ramos-Horta, President of East Timor; Susilo Bambung Yudhoyono, President of Indonesia; Maria Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Philippines;Sir Michael Thomas Somare, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea; and Najib Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-49720583269883961942009-08-04T03:10:00.001-07:002009-08-04T03:10:02.761-07:00World Ocean Conference Photos n Friday, 15 May 2009, participants gathered for the final day of the 2009 World Ocean Conference in Manado, Indonesia. In the morning, leaders of the six countries participating in the Coral Triangle Initiative (Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands and East Timor) met to confirm their commitment to the Initiative and make announcements related to funding. In Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-57144886525606827952009-08-04T03:07:00.001-07:002009-08-04T03:07:39.732-07:00World Ocean Conference ClintonThe World Ocean Conference (WOC) is currently taking place this week in Madado Indonesia and Secretary Clinton offered these remarks in recognition of the important work being done: Here is some background on the WOC from their website: 2009 World Ocean Conference The oceans play major roles in determining the world climate system, but increasing rate of global climate change in recent Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-8071397901181750642009-07-14T09:34:00.001-07:002009-07-14T09:34:34.398-07:00Yacht RallyYacht Rally is a part of Sail Bunaken 2009. The rally plies the route from NTT to Bitung and will be participated by 22 countries. Date and Venue All yacht will anchor at Bitung harbour on August 12 - 13, 2009, and depart on August 20, 2009 Notice of Race Download the notice of race Participants Yacht Rally will be participated by 150 yachts from 22 countries. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-50884020937425726792009-07-14T09:33:00.001-07:002009-07-14T09:33:49.933-07:00Indonesian Fleet ReviewIndonesian Fleet Review is a Static parade of Warships and Tallships from Indonesia and other participating countries by the port, allowing visitors to come aboard the ships (Openship). The parade will begin from Bitung to The Ritzy Hotel at Manado City (Sailing Pass) where President of The Republic of Indonesia will kindly receive placard from all navy commander of the participating Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-45527239198245282332009-07-14T09:32:00.001-07:002009-07-14T09:32:40.239-07:00International Seminar on Building a Comprehensive Maritime Security and Possible Benefit to the Effort to Minimize Illegal Fishing in the RegionVenue : Ritzy Hotel, Manado Indonesia Date : Monday - Tuesday, August 17 - 18, 2009 Agenda : Tentative Seminar Agenda Prospectus : Detailed Seminar Prospectus Information and Registration Secretariat for the Regional Plan of Action to Promote Responsible Fishing Practices including combating IUU fishing in the Region: Mina Bahari II Building, 15th floor J;. Medan Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-88349959541965532222009-07-14T09:31:00.003-07:002009-07-14T09:31:54.364-07:00The Largest and Integrated International Marine Event in 2009Event's Title : Sail Bunaken 2009 Dates : August 12 - 20, 2009 Venue : Bitung and Manado City, North Sulawesi, Indonesia Agenda : Expo & Show Carnical & Festival Seminar Tournaments Rally & Race Touring & Diving Fun & Games Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-50748480813689742742009-07-14T09:31:00.001-07:002009-07-14T09:31:07.937-07:00Welcome to Sail Bunaken 2009Come and join in the international event Sail Bunaken 2009 for sharing new experience and exploring the marine beauty along with the marine lovers from all over the world in a spirit of adventure, graced by the marine paradise of Bunaken Sea. Sail Bunaken 2009 is jointly organized by the Ministry of Marine and Fishery Affairs, Provincial Administration of North Sulawesi, Ministry of Culture Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-91380935616993982252009-07-13T05:20:00.001-07:002009-07-13T05:20:46.421-07:00Days Of World Ocean “The first observance of World Oceans Day allows us to highlight the many ways in which oceans contribute to society. It is also an opportunity to recognize the considerable challenges we face in maintaining their capacity to regulate the global climate, supply essential ecosystem services and provide sustainable livelihoods and safe recreation.” Ban Ki-moon Secretary General United Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-1800386175626397672009-07-13T05:19:00.001-07:002009-07-13T05:19:22.465-07:00Kandoo Island BeachUnique in the world and moored just off the coast of Waikiki and a quick five minute boat ride from Fisherman’s Wharf KanDoo Island is the launching point for amazing fun and something for everyone! From free water fun like swimming in our ocean pools to jumping on our big trampolines to snorkeling to manicures and massages to mai tai bars, tanning on the sundeck or ultimate parasailing at 1,000Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-6576367832859166562009-07-13T01:20:00.001-07:002009-07-13T01:20:53.444-07:00WOC at Civil Rights gameThis weekend my husband, friend from college, and her husband all traveled to Cinicannati for the Civil Rights Baseball game.  This was the first year that the game was played during the regular season (it was usually relegated to pre-season games). There was excitement to it: Seeing the beautiful building that is a center for equal rights, seeing former negro league players on the field toUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-40760040716095297622009-07-13T01:19:00.001-07:002009-07-13T01:19:52.880-07:00THE WOC GALLERY Stanley Donwood exhibits new work in Bristol ‘EL CHUPACABRA’ Opening preview 10th July 6-10pm. Runs from the 10th July – 9th August 2009, Weapon of Choice Gallery, 14 St Michael’s Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DT Weapon of Choice Gallery, are pleased to announce the forthcoming solo exhibition by Stanley Donwood. Opening on the 10th July (6-10pm), the new gallery space will come alive with Stanley’sUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-27633133702625850472009-07-11T08:15:00.001-07:002009-07-11T08:15:51.937-07:00Photos Mayora Tavares PHOTO! Here again is picture of Brazil’s and Obama’s Mayora Tavares (aka Mayara Tavares). Brasil’s Mayora Tavares G8 Obama head turning incident is sparking more attention to the G-Money conference than it’s ever gotten. You’ve probably never checked out a G8 summit until today, have you. Honestly, there’s nothing at G8 to turn your head. But today, G8 is starting to feel like a boring Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-13840946492882126872009-06-28T07:01:00.001-07:002009-06-28T07:01:24.579-07:00Sail Bunaken 2009 to have 12 side events Twelve side events will be organized during the Sail Bunaken 2009 which will take place in Manado, North Sulawesi, August 12-20, 2009. The side events would include a sailing pass, a fly pass, a city parade, and a diving record breaking to be participated in by more than 1,500 divers, Marietha Kuntag of the Manado administration, said here on Sunday. Other events would be a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-54657463541924369682009-06-09T02:47:00.001-07:002009-06-09T02:47:52.592-07:00Action, not wordsThe grim warning of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) that South-East Asia’s biologically diverse coral reefs would disappear by the end of this century if no measures were taken now comes at a time when the whole world is focused more on climate changes than anything else. What is equally important in the ecological and biodiversity chain is oceans that occupy two-thirds of the Earth’s surface. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-58784275198123092292009-06-09T02:44:00.000-07:002009-06-09T02:47:07.028-07:00UNESCO supports planned world ocean conference in ManadoUNESCO has pledged its support for the World Ocean Conference (WOC) to be held in Manado from May 11 to 15, 2009 as part of efforts to deal with global warming."Several member states of UNESCO have expressed their readiness to participate in WOC in Manado, as their response to the threat of environmental and marine degradation," North Sulawesi Governor Sinyo Sarundajang told the press here on Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-17341551394125028112009-06-09T01:18:00.000-07:002009-06-09T01:23:13.170-07:00First Official UN Day For Ocean AwarenessIt’s official, today is the first UN designated World Oceans Day. The concept for World Oceans Day was proposed at the 1992 Earth Summit and has been unofficially celebrated every year since then. 17 years later official designation by the U.N. was finally given and is considerate by ocean conservationists as a significant step in conserving and protecting our world’s ocean. Each year the event Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-564249735631652689.post-55941274390919204772009-02-02T05:09:00.000-08:002009-02-02T05:10:07.170-08:00Indonesia First World Ocean ConferenceWith the World Ocean Conference 2009 happening next year in May on the northeastern Indonesian island of Sulawesi, direct flights to Manado from Davao, Philippines are expected to balloon many times over.Considered the world's biggest event to take place next year in Indonesia, the World Ocean Conference is expected to draw some 10,000 international delegates from all over the world, accompanied Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0