Abstracts are currently being solicited for a theme session on "Causes and
Consequences of Hypoxia" at the ICES Annual Science Conference 2015 in
Copenhagen, Denmark, from 21-25 September. Submissions are welcome from
throughout the global marine science community. Abstract submission
deadline is 30 April 2015.
Hypoxia, or the condition of low oxygenated environments, has become a major
problem affecting marine, estuarine, and inland water bodies worldwide, with
largest areas extending hundreds to thousands of kilometers across and
hundreds of meters deep. The problem arises due to excessive organic and
nutrient loading, and is exacerbated by global warming. This theme session
will explore the effects and implications of hypoxia ("dead zones") for
coastal and marine ecosystems. Topics may include: empirical and modelling
studies of hypoxia in marine and freshwater; impacts of hypoxia on fish and
fisheries distribution; changes in community structure and ecological
interactions forced by hypoxia; and management of human activities in waters
affected by hypoxia.
In addition to welcoming submitted papers, we have invited a group of
leaders in the field of hypoxia research. Their presentations and the
contributed papers will make this an exciting, informative session. This
session is organized by Karin Limburg (SUNY College of Environmental Science
and Forestry), Benjamin Walther (University of Texas at Austin) and Valerio
Bartolino (Swedish Institute of Marine Research).
Additional information about the Theme Session can be found at:
http://ices.dk/news-and-events/asc/ASC2015/Pages/Theme-Session-R.aspx
Meeting information and abstract submission procedures can be found at:
http://ices.dk/news-and-events/asc/ASC2015/Pages/default.aspx
