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22 January 2010 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) The International SeaKeepers Society and The International Superyacht Society (ISS) are proud to announce their collaboration in presenting a talk and Q&A with Cuba’s leading marine ambassador, Commodore Diaz Escrich.

The event, The Future of Cuba’s Maritime Heritage & Maritime Resources, is being held at the Eden Roc, 4525 Collins Avenue, Miami, Florida on 11 February 2010 from 5:30-6:15 p.m. and is sponsored by Moore & Company, P.A. and CubaSeas.com. Colleagues from all industry companies, associations and media are invited to the presentation.

Commodore Diaz Escrich, Cuba's “goodwill ambassador to recreational boaters,” was also invited to begin a dialogue with the yachting community on how to protect the country's marine environment. As Cuba has no infrastructure or preparedness for big boats, its unspoiled environment could be destroyed once U.S. travel opens to this island nation. The yachting industry’s input on how to manage this likely future is critical, and this unprecedented affair is designed to begin this important discussion.

Society supporters Doug and Linda Von Allmen shared, “As SeaKeepers and yacht owners, we are naturally concerned about the health of the marine environment surrounding Cuba. Being proactive is the only way to protect these pristine waters, so we are particularly pleased that Commodore Escrich accepted SeaKeepers’ invitation to speak at the Miami Boat Show, and even more impressed that the yachting industry itself is coming together as a group to consider the maritime future of this island nation.”

The presence, questions, and input of media, builders, owners, captions, architect, divers, suppliers, designers, et al. have been formally requested at this very special event.