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The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is proud to announce an upcoming symposium entitled "Shipping Noise & Marine Mammals: A Forum for Science, Management and Technology" to be held 18-19 May 2004 in Arlington, Virginia. NOAA is principal sponsor of this groundbreaking event, which will highlight state of the art research related to the effect of shipping noise on marine mammals. The symposium will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders from the scientific community, regulatory agencies, and maritime industries in an explorative and collaborative forum. Symposium partners include NOAA Fisheries, Marine Mammal Commission, U.S. Navy, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), INTERTANKO, Society for Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), University of Alaska Marine Advisory Program, and Chamber of Shipping of America. Attendance is FREE with advance registration via the symposium website at www.shippingnoiseandmarinemammals.com. If you have questions or comments about the symposium, please contact the event sponsors, Dr. Brandon Southall ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Dr. Roger Gentry ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). For more information about registration or event logistics, please contact the event coordinator, Tom Stirratt ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). __________________________ Tom Stirratt Arlington Operations Manager Environmental Safety & Health Division BMT Designers & Planners, Inc. 2120 Washington Blvd. Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22204 (703) 920-7070 ext. 264 (703) 920-7177 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
