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Participants at the CTO Partners Dialogue

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Freddy Numberi, Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesia chaired the CTO Partners Dialogue together with Co-Chair Lawrence Greenwood Jr., Asian Development Bank

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Military police escort Our fearless ENB Team leader consulting with the security forces on the current situation at the summit

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CTI Member Heads of State sign a stone inscription to commemorate the first CTI summit

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Security posted at CTI Summit entry/exit points

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The summit meeting arranged with CTI member Heads of State seated among other summit participants

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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.

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Participants 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

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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

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The 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

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Yacht 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.

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Indonesian 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

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Venue : 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

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Event'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

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Come 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

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“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

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Unique 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 1,000

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This 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 to

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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’s

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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

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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

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The 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.

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UNESCO 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

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It’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

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With 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

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The Atlantic Ocean is a massive body of water that separates the continents of Europe and Africa from North and South America. It stretches from the Arctic Circle all the way down to the South Pole and is subject to every type of weather and climate known to man. Overseas shipping on the Atlantic Ocean has a long and storied history that needs to be reviewed to understand the nature of overseas

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Call for Papers on WOC 2009Submitted by markus.lasut on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 09:33CALL FOR PAPERSMarine Pollution Session,International Ocean Science, Technology and Policy Symposium,World Ocean Conference, May 11-15, 2009,Manado, North Sulawesi, INDONESIADear Madam/Sir,On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I take great pleasure to invite you to submit an abstract of paper to the Conference

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Commander of the Air Force`s Operations Area II covering Eastern Indonesia Rear Marshal Yusan Sayuti has instructed the rank and file of Sam Ratulangi military airbase in Manado, North Sulawesi, to get ready for the World Ocean Conference (WOC 2009) to be held in the city on May 11-15 next year."From now on Sam Ratulangi airport should be made ready, especially where air transportation and

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Jakarta - Indonesia hoped the World Ocean Conference (WOC) scheduled in Manado, North Sulawesi, from May 11 to 15, 2009, would produce a World Ocean Forum.A press release ANTARA received in Jakarta from the People`s Welfare Coordinating Ministry on Friday night said the statement was made by Minister of Marine and Fishery Affairs Freddy Numberi in his capacity of 2009 WOC chief organizer at a

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Dr. Biliana Cicin-Sain, Co-Chair of Global Forum on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands, at her opening speech, said that this conference will convene the marine leaders from all over the world to discuss about global marine condition and expertise mobilization, political will and natural resources to go forward with the new way.Marine sustainability and coastal areas are the front guard on climate

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North Sulawesi was established on 23 september 1964. First Governor of North Sulawesi is Mr. Arnold Baramuli. Until 2003, North Sulawesi consist of 2 cities and 3 regencies. They are Manado and Bitung cities also Minahasa, Bolaang Mongondow and Sangihe Talaud regencies. Nowdays, North Sulawesi consist of 4 cities they are, Manado, Tomohon, Bitung, and Kotamobagu also Minahasa, Minahasa utara,

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Greetings from Manado ‘the land of smiling people’ We have to give thanks to God Almighty for His love and blessings that the Government of North Sulawesi, in collaboration with the Ministry of Marine and Fishery Republic of Indonesia, will hold the International Ocean Science, Technology and Policy Symposium as a supporting event for the World Ocean

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INTERNATIONAL OCEAN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY SYMPOSIUM 2009The Government of Indonesia will host the World Ocean Conference 2009 (WOC’09) in Manado, the capital city of North Sulawesi Province, during May 11 - 15, 2009. In conjunction with that global event, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) and The Provincial Government of North Sulawesi will co-organize an International

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comes from UNESCO. It was proved by the support that comes from 50 countries after the Governor of North Sulawesi, SH Sarundajang deliver the speech in front of Intergovernmental Oceanography Commission, Forty-first Session of The Executive Council, UNESCO forum. Based on the information from Bureau of Government and Public Relation, North Sulawesi Secretary of Province, Governor was inviting the

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World Ocean Conference 2009“Climate Change Impacts To Oceans and The Role of Oceans To Climate Change” Manado, Sulawesi Utara11-15 Mei 2009 Informasi lebih lanjut : Gedung Departeman Kelautan dan Perikanan Lantai 17Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 16 Jakarta Pusat 10110Tel : +62 21 351 9070 Ext.1773Fax : +62 21 386 0532 Email : info@woc2009.orgwww.woc2009.org Untuk informasi lebih lanjut untuk

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Though generally recognized as several 'separate' oceans, these waters comprise one global, interconnected body of salt water often referred to as the World Ocean or global ocean.[1][2] This concept of a global ocean as a continuous body of water with relatively free interchange among its parts is of fundamental importance to oceanography.[3] The major oceanic divisions are defined in part by the

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"Panel "Discussion with Philippe Cousteau, Dr. Noel Brown, Dr. Paul Boyle, Dr. Frank Muller-Karger, Dr. Vladimir Golitsyn, and host two time Emmy Award nominated Ed Begley." Philippe Cousteau is the son of Jan and Philippe Cousteau Sr., and the grandson of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau. As a member of the legendary family, Philippe is continuing the

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OCEAN industry representatives from around the world will meet in New York later this month to work together on tackling shared marine environmental challenges.The inaugural meeting of the World Ocean Council will bring together business community members interested in developing an unprecedented collaborative approach toward improving the health of the marine environment.Representatives from the

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World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society (WOCLS) members named Holland America Line as the Best Overall Cruise Value in the industry once again. The premium line was honored with the distinction for the 16th year in a row."I'm delighted and honored to again have Holland America Line recognized by the members of the World Ocean and Cruise Liner Society," said Stein Kruse, president and chief executive

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 8, 2007 -- Today, Oceana is celebrating World Ocean Day by announcing the "Top 13 Ways to Love Your Oceans". The timing of this announcement also coincides with the debut screening of the anticipated blockbuster hit, Ocean's 13, starring A-list actors including George Clooney, Al Pacino and Brad Pitt."Before people race to the movie theatres tonight, we wanted to make

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HistoryCreated in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro - although not yet officially designated by the United Nations - World Ocean Day is an opportunity each year to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea. The Ocean Project helps each year to coordinate events and activities worldwide with aquariums, zoos, museums, conservation organizations, schools, businesses.

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Manado, N Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - Finance Minister Sri Mulyani has approved the Manado-Mapanget road refurbishment project which will cost Rp78 billion in a bid to support the holding of World Ocean Conference (WOC) in Manado in March 2009, an official has said.The multiyears project to rebuild 11 km-road will stretch from the capital city of North Sulawesi to road leading to Samratulangi

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