Lyndon DeVantier,^* Angel Alcala,^** Clive Wilkinson<sup>***


*</sup>Lyndon DeVantier is a coral reef ecologist with 20 years experience in biodiversity and ecological assessment and monitoring. Dr. DeVantier has a long-term interest in improving links between research and management of tropical marine ecosystems. In recent years this has focused increasingly on contributing to the efficient design of Marine Protected Areas for conservation of biodiversity and replenishment of fisheries for the welfare of local populations. His address: International Marine Project Activities Centre, Cooperative Research Centre for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville, Queensland 4810, Australia. ldevantier@aol.coml.devantier@aims.gov.au
^**Angel Alcala is one of Asia's leading environmental scientists and advocates, having worked to conserve the Filipino crocodile and adjacent coral reefs. He was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Medal, the Philippine award for environmental achievement and appointed as minister for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources where he initiated many conservation strategies. Professor Alcala is the rector for Silliman University in Southern Negros and works with local communities to conserve their environments. His address: Silliman University Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management (SUAKCREM), Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. suakcrem@philwebinc.com
^***Clive Wilkinson is the coordinator of the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network and editor of the biannual global report ‘Status of Coral Reefs of the World’, Dr. Wilkinson has more than 30 years experience in the biochemistry, ecology, assessment and management of coral reefs and other tropical marine ecosystems. His address: International Marine Project Activities Centre, Cooperative Research Centre for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville, Queensland 4810, Australia. clive.wilkinson@impac.org.auc.wilkinson@aims.gov.au