[MARMAM] Second announcement-early registration discount ends October 1st!
Greetings- This is the second announcement for the *Ninth International Sirenian Symposium,* which will be held in conjunction with the World Marine Mammal Conference in Barcelona, Spain. *Workshop Details:* Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 Time: 08:30 to 17:30 Cost:* $35 USD before October 1, 2019, $110 after October 1, 2019* *Workshop Information:* The purpose of the Ninth International Sirenian Symposium is to support and promote Sirenian conservation. Scientists from around the globe are encouraged to present *new science and address how their work contributes to the global conservation of the Sirenians and supports regional initiatives or pressing management challenges*. Topics can include human interactions, physiology, monitoring applications, modeling, genetics, captive care and rehabilitation, management, general biology, stranding response and education and outreach. This Symposium is intended to foster communication between researchers, managers, and environmental organization on all aspects of Sirenian research and conservation. The symposium will include presentations, a poster session, and a panel discussion on current topics surrounding Sirenian conservation and management. Those interested in presenting research (either poster or talk) should submit an abstract (300 word limit, 12pt font) to Nicole Adimey (adime...@gmail.com) by October 1, 2019. Preference will be given to speakers conducting research or addressing conservation issues outside the United States of America. For more information please contact Nicole Adimey at: adime...@gmail.com ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Sirenian Workshop Reminder
Reminder: Please join us for the International Sirenian Symposium on *Saturday, October 28, 2017 from **8:00 am - 5:00 pm*. The Sirenian Symposium is an all-day meeting to foster communication between researchers, managers, and policy makers on all aspects of Sirenian Conservation. Individuals are invited to present novel research on Sirenian conservation and management, stranding response and medical assessment, monitoring applications, and general biology and research. The symposium will include presentations, a poster session, and a panel discussion. Sirenian items will be available for purchase to raise funds for travel grants. The cost of this workshop has been supplemented by outside ** funding sources, therefore, participants will only be charged $ 3 5 USD. Those interested can register via the conference website at: http://www.smmconference.org/WorkshopDescriptions ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Reminder: SMM Workshop - International Sirenian Symposium
Reminder: Please join us for the International Sirenian Symposium on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Sirenian Symposium is an all-day meeting to foster communication between researchers, managers, and policy makers on all aspects of Sirenian Conservation. Individuals are invited to present novel research on Sirenian conservation and management, stranding response and medical assessment, monitoring applications, and general biology and research. The symposium will include presentations, a poster session, and a panel discussion. Sirenian items will be available for purchase to raise funds for travel grants. The cost of this workshop has been supplemented by outside ** funding sources, therefore, participants will only be charged $ 3 5 USD. Those interested can register via the conference website at: http://www.smmconference.org/WorkshopDescriptions ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Pls Post-Sirenian Symposium
Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce The Seventh International Sirenian Symposium held in conjunction with the Biennial in San Francisco on Sunday, December 13th from 8:30-5:30. The purpose of this symposium is to foster communication between Sirenian researchers, managers, and policy makers. Individuals are invited to present new information on Sirenian conservation and management, stranding response and medical assessment, monitoring applications, and general biology and research. The symposium will include presentations, with time for questions and a poster session. Sirenian items will be available for purchase to raise funds for future travel grants. Those interested in presenting should submit an abstract (300 word limit) by email to Nicole Adimey (adime...@gmail.com) by August 15, 2015. Preference will be given to speakers conducting research or addressing conservation issues outside the United States of America. The Symposium schedule will include 20, 15 and 10 minute talks, so please indicate in your abstract submission which time slot you prefer. We encourage early registration, as this symposium has limited seating. Due to generous contributions from our Sirenian conservation partners, *the cost will be $20 USD *for those participants that register early. After Sept. 15, 2015 fees will increase to *$30 USD*. To sign up for the symposium, visit the conference registration site at: https://www.marinemammalscience.org/conference/conference-registration/. Small grants will be available for those individuals traveling from outside the United States that *are not *already receiving financial assistance from the Society for attendance at the Biennial. Interested individuals should contact Nicole Adimey (adime...@gmail.com) for more information. Thank you, Nicole ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] The Sixth International Sirenian Symposium-Abstract Submission Extended
*The Sixth International Sirenian Symposium* The Sixth International Sirenian Symposium will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 in conjunction with the 20th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals in Dunedin, New Zealand. This symposium will be kindly sponsored by the Secretariat of the Dugong MOU*, Convention on Migratory Species Office - Abu Dhabi. The aim of this full-day symposium, in collaboration with the IUCN Sirenian Specialists Group, is to foster communication between researchers, managers, and policy makers. Scientists and managers representing countries from all over the globe are invited to present new information on Sirenian conservation and management, stranding response and medical assessment, monitoring applications, and general biology and research. A special session will be devoted to Dugong conservation efforts in the Indo-Pacific. The symposium will include presentations, a poster session, and a Q A session. Sirenian items will be available for purchase to raise funds for future student travel scholarships. The cost of this workshop is $10.00. Space is limited, so please register at: http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=591Itemid=336workshop=39 . If you would like to submit a presentation or poster please send an electronic copy of your abstract (300 word limit) to Nicole Adimey (* nicoleadi...@gmail.com*) by *October 31, 2013*. *MOU: The Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Dugongs (Dugong dugon) and their Habitats throughout their Range ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
