Ocean Watch Boat visits RSMAS and Port of Miami - Come aboard!

The University of Miami Rosenstiel School invites you to join the crew of the sailing vessel Ocean Watch to learn about their expedition through the Northwest Passage this summer, the first leg of a 13?month, 24,000 mile educational and scientific expedition called Around the Americas. Friday, October 23, 2009, 6:30 – 7:30 pm UM Rosenstiel School Auditorium 4600 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami, FL (next to the Miami Seaquarium)

This event is FREE to the public. Captain Mark Schrader will lead a photo? graphic presentation of this challenging Arctic expedition that documents the impacts of climate change. Sailors for the Sea is a nonprofit conservation organization and a sponsor of Around the Americas in partnership with the Pacific Science Center of Seattle.

The Miami port visit is funded by The Herbert W. Hoover Foundation and coordinated by the UM Rosenstiel School. Inquiries call 305?421?4207 or email lbracken@rsmas.miami.edu