On October 23rd, Keith Bailey, Science and Technology Principal, presented “Coastal Marine Laboratories Must Endure Nature’s Forces,” at the Society for College and University Planning’s 2006 Disaster Relief: How Do You Prepare for the Unknown? Southern Regional Conference in Atlanta, GA. Bailey explored ten case studies, and covered issues including: storm surge design and planning, types of weather monitoring stations, coastline erosion, difficult geotechnical issues, saltwater corrosion-resistant design, seawater life-support plans and systems to sustain tank farms and aquaria rooms, and dock facilities and boat storage facilities.