THE MEDCOAST INSTITUTE 12:
The Ninth International Training Workshop on
Integrated Coastal Management in the Mediterranean & the Black Sea
25 September - 11 October 2012, Dalyan - Aegean Coast - Dalyan, T U R K E Y
PROGRAM:
0th Day (24 September, Monday)
Arrivals, transfers from the Dalaman Airport to the Hotel
1st Day (25 September, Tuesday)
09:30-10:30 Registration
10:30-11:20 Introduction to MEDCOAST and MEDCOAST Institute (Özhan)
10:20-11:40 Coffee Break
11:40-12:30 History of ICM (Özhan)
12:30-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-15:00 Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Dokai Bay, Japan (Yanagi)
15:00-15:30 Discussion
15:30-16:00 Coffee Break
16:00-17:00 Informal know-each other and orientation meeting of faculty and participants
18:00-19:30 Welcome drinks at MEDCOAST Foundation Office
2nd Day (26 September, Wednesday)
09:30-10:20 Goals and principles of ICM (Özhan)
10:20-10:40 Coffee Break
10:40-11:30 Fundamentals of coastal systems I (Weide)
11:30-11:40 Break
11:40-12:30 Fundamentals of coastal systems I I (Weide)
12:30-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-15:40 Participants' presentations (4) on national coastal management issues and practices
15:40-16:00 Coffee Break
16:00-18:00 Participants' presentations (5) on national coastal management issues and practices
3rd Day (27 September, Thursday)
09:30-10:20 Beach management (Williams)
10:20-10:40 Coffee Break
10:40-11:30 Beach ratings and certification (Williams)
11:30-11:40 Break
11:40-12:30 Coastal erosion and shoreline management (Weide).
12:30-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-15:10 Participants' presentations (3) on national coastal management issues and practices
15:10-15:30 Coffee Break
15:30-17:50 Coastal values, concerns and actions (national and regional perspective)
(Group exercise)
18:00 Announcement of the winning participant’s presentation and awarding
4th Day (28 September, Friday)
09:30-10:20 Beach management guidelines. (Williams)
10:20-10:40 Coffee Break
10:40-11:30 Natural history of the Med & Black Sea coastal regions and basins. (Barale)
11:30-11:40 Break
11:40-12:30 Remote sensing techniques and GIS applications. (Barale)
12:30-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-14:50 Test cases using remote sensing and GIS in the Med & Black Sea. (Barale)
14:50-15:00 Break
15:00-16:00 Marmaris - Fethiye coast: introduction to the field studies (Özhan)
16:00-16:20 Coffee Break
16:20-18:00 Group discussion: Status of ICM in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea
5th - 11th Day (29 September, Saturday – 05 October, Friday)
Field studies along the coast from Marmaris to Fethiye on traditional wooden boats
The following lectures will take place on the boat:
*Lecture on “The story of Marmaris to Fethiye coast" by E. Özhan
*Lecture on "Coastal litter - management aspects" by A.T. Williams
*Lecture on "Whales of the Mediterranean" by V. Barale
Field study subjects-To be finalized (Each subject to be taken by a team of 2 participants):
(A) Coastal resources, planning and development
(B) Environmental impacts of coastal development and anthropogenic activities, coastal use conflicts
(C) Coastal tourism: threats and opportunities
(D) Water quality and litter
(E) Beaches and beach management
(F) Coastal conservation and specially protected areas
12th Day (06 October, Saturday)
Noon: Arrival at Hotel and free time in the afternoon
13th Day (07 October, Sunday)
Whole day: Participants work on their field study reports and power point presentations
14th Day (08 October, Monday)
09:30-10:20 EU policies and legislation relevant to coastal and marine management I (Barale).
10:20-10:40 Coffee Break
10:40-11:30 EU policies and legislation relevant to coastal and marine management II (Barale).
11.30-11.40 Break
11:40-12:30 The story of Dalyan: An interesting case of coastal management (Özhan)
12:30-14:30 Lunch break
14:30-15:20 Regional efforts for ICM in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea (Özhan)
15:20-15:40 Break
15:40-16:30 The ICZM Protocol for the Mediterranean (Özhan)
16:30-16:40 Coffee Break
16:40-18:30 Discussion session on future of ICM in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea: What contributions can MEDCOAST make? (Moderator: Barale)
15th Day (09 October, Tuesday)
09:30-12:30 Presentation of the field study reports on Topics A and B, discussion.
12:30-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-17:00 Presentation of the field study reports on Topics C and D, discussion
17:00-18:30 What can the ICZM Protocol for the Mediterranean contribute to the Mediterranean and the Black Sea?
16th Day (10 October, Wednesday)
09:30-12:30 Presentation of the field study reports on Topics E and F, discussion
12:30-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-15:45 Discussion Session: Management plan for Dalyan Specially Protected Area
15:45-16:15 Coffee Break
16:15-18:00 Discussion Session: Management plan for Dalyan Specially Protected Area
(Moderator: Özhan)
Evening: Closing Dinner & Graduation Ceremony
17th Day (11 October, Thursday)
09:30-11:30 Discussion Session: Scientific collaboration for ICM in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea (Moderator: Williams)
11:30-12:20 What is ICM and what is NOT: Conclusions of MEDCOAST Institute 2012 (Williams)
12:20-13:00 MEDCOAST Institute 2012: Evaluation questionnaire
13:00-14:00 Lunch
Afternoon: Free time in Dalyan
Check out from the Hotel and transfer to the Dalaman International Airport for departure.
18th Day (12 October, Friday)
Check out from the Hotel and transfer to the Dalaman Airport for departure.
FIELD STUDY TRIP PROGRAM
DAY 1 - 29 September 2012
* Transfer from Dalyan to Marmaris (Morning)
* Marmaris NETSEL Marina (11:00)
* Marmaris Municipal Beach
* Transfer to the boat in Marmaris (16:00)
* Trip around Marmaris Bay, Günnük, Yalanci Bogazi moorings, Içmeler, Turunç (Waste water treatment facility), Amos, Kumlubük
* Overnight: Kadirga Bay
DAY 2 - 30 September 2012
* Marmaris old sewage outfall
* Sailing near Aksaz-Karaagaç NATO Naval Base
* Lunch at Kizilburun, Ekincik Bay (SPA)
* Ekincik Bay (Specially Protected Area)
* Field work at Ekincik beach and hotels
* Overnight: Ekincik
DAY 3 - 01 October 2012
* Arrival to Delik Island and Dalyan Beach in the morning
* A short visit to the MEDCOAST Bay
* Gemiler Island. Historical ruins in the island, Snorkelling
* Overnight: Gemiler Island
DAY 4 - 02 October 2012
* Ölüdeniz and Belcegiz Beaches (SPA & Min. of Forestry's recreation area-Nature Park)
* Beach questionnaire survey
* Lunch at Ölüdeniz
* Lykia World quality tourism facility
* Overnight: Turunç Cove (Fethiye Gulf)
DAY 5 - 03 October 2012
* Hill Side Resort Hotel and Holiday Village
* Fethiye old sea outfall
* Çalış beach, forestry recreational area,
* Lunch at Yassıadalar (Flat Islands)
* Fethiye Bay Tour (Sövalye Island, Letoon Holiday Village, Çavuş Cape, demolished wetlands, mine dock, Aksaz recreation area, rock tombs and antic theatre excavation)
* 17 00 – 19 00 Meeting with the local actors of coastal management about issues of Fethiye Bay
* Overnight: Fethiye
DAY 6 - 04 October 2012
* Göcek Bay (Göcek Village, Iltur Marina, Seka Dock, Etibank Facilities, Turkish Mine Company Facilities, Göcek Port Marina)
* Göcek bays (SPA), (Altin Boynuz Cove, Bedri Rahmi Bay, Sarsala, Batik Hamam (Cleopatra's bath))
* Overnight: Aga Port
DAY 7 - 05 October 2012
* Departure to Baba Island early in the morning (05:00)
* Sarigerme tourism development project, dunes and beach
* Interview with Iber Park Hotel Director
* Short visit to State Production Farm
* Lunch at Toprak Ana
* Visits to Dalaman Airport, Koca Lake and Dalaman-Tersakan wetlands, Dalaman beach
* Transfer to Asi Cove by midibus
* Overnight: Asi Cove
DAY 8 - 06 October 2012
* Departure to Delikada (08:00)
* Transfer to the boat (9:00) and to the hotel in Dalyan
Institute Leader: Prof. Erdal ÖZHAN, President Mediterranean Coastal Foundation