FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Key Biscayne Community Foundation
Teams Up with Rosenstiel School

Lecture to Focus on Important Climate Clues Found in Underwater Caves

VIRGINIA KEY, FLA. (Apr. 15, 2008) — The Key Biscayne Community Foundation and the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science present a free, educational lecture program entitled: “Exploring Bahamas Underground: A Window Into the Past and Opportunities for the Future” by Dr. Kenneth Broad, assistant professor of Marine Affairs and Policy at the Rosenstiel School. With unique visual imagery Broad will illustrate how, utilizing cutting-edge cave diving techniques, scientists are recovering critical geological, biological, and climate information that are helping them to reconstruct the past, and learn lessons to aid us in natural resource management in the future. This event is free and open to all Key Biscayne residents; however seating is limited.

Date:

Monday, May 5, 2008

Time:

7:00 p.m., followed by a reception at 8:00 p.m.

Where:

Key Biscayne Beach Club, 685 Ocean Drive, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

RSVP:

Please RSVP to Laura Bracken at 305-421-4207

The Key Biscayne Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises money from individuals, families, corporations, foundations and other organizations, and makes grants to support charitable activities vital to the Key Biscayne community. www.keybiscaynefoundation.org

Founded in the 1940’s, the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science has grown into one of the world's premier marine and atmospheric research institutions. Offering dynamic interdisciplinary academics, the Rosenstiel School is dedicated to helping communities to better understand the planet, participating in the establishment of environmental policies, and aiding in the improvement of society and quality of life.  For more information, please visit www.rsmas.miami.edu