Upcoming Conferences

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Coastal Zone Canada 2008, Vancouver, BC, Canada - Managing Our Oceans and Coasts for a sustainable and prosperous future

Dates: CZC 2008 - May 25-29, 2008; Pre-conference CZC Youth Forum - May 23-25, 2008

Venue: University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC

Details/News: CZCA Website http://www.czca-azcc.org (Go to CZC 2008 VANCOUVER, FIRST
CIRCULAR AND CALL FOR PAPERS)

Conference Overview
Canada’s rich ocean and coastal resources are critical to its ability to build a sustainable and prosperous future in the 21st century. CZC 2008 will mark thirty years since the first Canadian national conference on coastal management (the Shore Management Symposium) in Victoria in 1978, and it is an opportune time to assess how far we have come towards managing our oceans and coasts and where we are going in the future. Globally, there have been great advances in the state of ocean and coastal management, but huge challenges remain. Bounded by three oceans and the world’s largest freshwater lakes system, Canada cannot maximize its potential for prosperity and sustainability into the 21st century unless we effectively understand, protect, and manage our oceans and coastal zones in an integrated manner. This conference will look at the advances and the setbacks in our understanding and management of coastal and ocean systems, both in Canada and globally, and will establish recommendations and actions for the immediate future and the next thirty years.

Through the plenary and theme sessions, as well as invited and contributed papers, the CZCA hopes to clearly identify what a "sustainable and prosperous future" for Canada's oceans, coasts and trans-boundary waters would look like and offer some insight into how this will benefit the people of Canada. Speakers from around the world will be expected to articulate the tangible applications of their work to achieving this "sustainable and prosperous future", and what "on the ground" improvements should be implemented in integrated ocean and coastal management in Canada and globally, now and in the near future, to achieve this desired future state.

Conference Themes
A. Governing and Regulating Our Oceans and Coasts

B. Developing Our Oceans and Coasts
C. Managing Our Northern Ocean and Coasts
D. Protecting and Restoring Our Oceans and Coasts
E. Understanding Our Oceans and Coasts
F. Managing Our Shared Oceans and Coasts

Call for Papers
Proposals are invited for oral or poster presentations under the Conference Themes and Sub-themes (see above). Proposals should be in the form of an abstract of not more than 300 words, and must be submitted electronically as a Word file attachment to: Czc2008@nipissingu.ca . The deadline for submission is October 31, 2007.

The Coastal Society - 21st International Conference - Coastal Footprints: Minimizing Human Impacts, Maximizing Stewardship

Dates: June 29 - July 2, 2008

Venue: Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, CA

The Coastal Society invites panel sessions and oral and poster presentations for its 21st Biennial Conference that:

• Provide scientific information relevant to solving contemporary coastal problems
• Integrate science, management, and policy
• Present questions or case studies that encourage dialogue and sharing of solutions

Preference will be given to presentations, panels, and posters that fit within one of the seven conference tracks and complement the conference’s theme of solutions to coastal issues that minimize human impact and maximize stewardship. The conference tracks are:

• Effective Integration of Coastal Science, Policy and Management
• International Coastal Management Concepts and Practices
• Integrating Social Equity into Coastal Management
• Coastal Energy Siting, Production and Consumption
• Coastal Land and Watershed Use
• Climate Change Impacts
• Working Waterfronts and Waterways

Submission Guidelines
Submissions may take the form of an individual paper, presentation or poster, or as a 3-4 person Panel Session.

Submissions should provide case studies or offer innovative solutions to spark interactive discussion.

Proposals for Panel Sessions are encouraged to incorporate presentations from different disciplines and regions and to offer a diverse set of solutions and opportunity for richer dialogue.

TCS 21 has limited space to host full-day and half-day workshops. Submissions for workshops relevant to the seven conference tracks are invited.

Abstract submission is online only. Abstracts are due October 23, 2007. Acceptance will be provided by December 20, 2007.A printable Call for Papers can be downloaded here.

More information......

"Down Under, Out Yonder" (DUOY) Coral Reef Workshop and SCUBA Field Experience

Dates: 19 - 23 July, 2008

Venue: Flower Garden Banks National Sanctuary

The Gulf of Mexico Foundation proudly presents the 13th annual "Down Under, Out Yonder" (DUOY) coral reef workshop and SCUBA field experience to the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary July 19-23, 2008.

DUOY 2008 information and application details are available at http://gulfmex.org/duoy.htm.  Information and photographs from the DUOY 2007 workshop may be viewed at http://gulfmex.org/gallery/duoy2007/index.html

DUOY 2008 is available nationwide to all professional educators.

For more information contact:

Franklin J. Viola

DUOY and Media Project Coordinator

Gulf of Mexico Foundation

832.373.8393

photo@violaphoto.com

Greater Everglades Ecosystem Restoration Conference (GEER '08): Planning, Policy and Science

Dates: July 28 - August 1, 2008

Venue: Naples Grande, Naples, FL

This is a conference for restoration practitioners to share their knowledge and challenges concerning restoration of our national treasure – the Greater Everglades.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• federal, state and local government personnel               
• tribal governments
• water resource planners, engineers & managers
• environmental policy makers and consultants
• ecology & hydrology modelers and researchers
• academic researchers and students
• environmental interest groups

CONFERENCE FORMAT

The conference program will consist of plenary sessions with invited speakers and Restoration Coffee Houses focusing on critical themes regarding greater Everglades restoration. We will also have traditional breakout sessions featuring presentations selected from abstract submissions, as well as workshops structured around particular topics. If you are interested in developing a workshop, please contact Dr. G. Ronnie Best by telephone at: 954-577-6354 or by email at: Ronnie_Best@usgs.gov.  GEER ‘08 will also feature at least two pre-conference symposia on Biogeochemistry/Contaminants and Social and Human Sciences.

A formal online Call for Abstracts and Workshop Proposals will be distributed by year-end with a response deadline of March 1st, 2008.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Costs have not yet been finalized for this program, however, we anticipate the registration fee will range between $325-350 to participate. Early morning, mid-day and afternoon refreshments will be provided, along with two lunches and two evening poster session receptions.

MEETING SITE & HOTEL INFORMATION

The conference will be held at the Naples Grande located at 475 Seagate Drive in Naples, FL. (Tel: 239-597-3232; Fax: 239-594 6310.)

The Naples Grande is offering the prevailing Federal Per Diem Rate for the conference, which is $117 per night, (plus 10% tax) with one or two people in a room (single or double occupancy). An additional charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will apply for each additional adult (up to four adults per room). Children age fifteen (15) and under stay free in the same room as their parents, providing an opportunity for your spouse and children to join you.

UF/IFAS Office of Conferences and Institutes (OCI)

PO Box 110750 / Gainesville, FL 32611-0750

PHONE: 1-352-392-5930 / FAX 1-352-392-9734

EMAIL: bmt@ufl.edu

The 8th International Wetlands Conference

Date: July 20 – 25, 2008

Venue: Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil

http://www.cppantanal.org.br/intecol/

The 8th INTECOL Wetland Symposium will be held in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil, from 20-25 July, 2008.  The host institution is the Federal University of Mato Grosso (Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso) and the Pantanal Research Center. This is the first meeting of the Wetland Working Group (WWG) in South America and it will be the largest international meeting on wetlands in Latin America. It will stimulate international and continental-scale interactions and promote wetland education, research and management throughout the region. A major field attraction is the Pantanal of Mato Grosso, an excellent example of international cooperation in research and development of wetlands, bordered by three countries. The city of Cuiabá is the gateway to the Pantanal the capital of Mato Grosso state. Adequate convention center and modestly-priced housing are available. In the city a special effort is an being made to facilitate student participation and international exchanges. 

Abstracts by 1 May.

For Abstract submission (format of 250 words) please fill up the form at the link below

http://www.cppantanal.org.br/intecol/eng/submission_form.php

Symposium and Workshops by 1 June.

For Symposium/Workshop submission please fill up the form ate the link below:

http://www.cppantanal.org.br/intecol/eng/workshops.php

Access our web site for more information.

Visas: http://www.cppantanal.org.br/intecol/eng/travelinfo_visas.php

Ecological Dissertations in the Aquatic Sciences (Eco-DAS) VIII - Dissertations Initiative for the Advancement of Limnology and Oceanography

Dates: October 11-16, 2008
Venue: University of Hawaii, Manoa Campus Honolulu, Hawaii

Application Deadline: 30 April, 2008

Ecological Dissertations in the Aquatic Sciences (Eco-DAS) VIII continues the series of symposia formerly known as DIALOG I-VII (Dissertations Initiative for the Advancement of Limnology and Oceanography), but takes that series in new directions. Key elements of the remodeled symposia include:

1. Fostering sustained, cross-disciplinary interactions among the top new researchers in ecological oceanography and limnology, to the benefit of both the science and the researchers.

2. Increasing the success rate of new researchers seeking funding to build their research programs, by familiarizing them with the diversity of available research opportunities, and introducing them to representatives of funding agencies with whom they will interact in future.

3. Increasing the likelihood of professional success for these new researchers by:
a. Highlighting their initial work through high-visibility, open-access publication of a formal symposium proceedings volume; b. Focusing that volume on interdisciplinary and collaborative aspects of their work; and c. Establishing mentoring relationships between participants and established scientists.

The 2008 symposium will be held at the East-West Center, University of Hawaii at Manoa campus, 11-16 October. Applicants for the fall 2008 symposium must have received their PhD on or after 30 April 2007, or expect to receive it before 30 April 2009. The dissertation work of the applicant must deal with an important ecological problem in oceanography or limnology.

Applications will include: a current resume, a letter of support from the applicants current (graduate or postdoctoral) advisor, a personal statement regarding the applicants goals and reasons for applying, and a substantive outline of a proposed chapter to be included in the formal symposium proceedings. All travel and on-site expenses will be paid by the program.

For more information regarding the symposium, including application requirements and procedures, see the symposium website at: http://cmore.soest.hawaii.edu/eco-das/

Eco-DAS funding is provided by NSF with contributions from ONR, NASA and NOAA. Eco-DAS is sponsored by the Center for Microbial Oceanography:
Research and Education, the University of Hawaii School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) and the Department of Oceanography, and the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO).

2008 AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference, November 17-20, 2008, Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans, LA

Dates: November 17 - 20, 2008

Venue: Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans, LA

The conference program committee of the American Water Resources Association's 44th Annual Water Resources Conference invites you to submit your abstract on any of the conference topics outlined below. AWRA's Annual Water Resources Conference provides a multidisciplinary outlet for any subject related to water resources research, education, and management and is a forum for all participants in the water resources community. 

Presentations on any topic related to water resources are solicited and are welcomed.  Individuals and groups have the opportunity to propose and organize panel discussions or special sessions that consist of linked presentations on a particular topic.  In addition, the conference organizers encourage sessions that focus on water resources issues in the New Orleans area, especially those issues that may have national or international significance.

Abstract deadline: May 12, 2008

More information: http://www.awra.org/meetings/NewOrleans2008/

International Marine Conservation Congress

Dates: May 20 - 24, 2009

Venue: George Mason University, VA

The Marine Section of the Society for Conservation Biology will be hosting its first stand-alone meeting, the International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC), from 20-24 May 2009 at George Mason University near Washington D.C. This will be an interdisciplinary meeting that will engage natural and social scientists, managers, policy-makers, and the public. The goal of the IMCC is to put conservation science into practice through public and media outreach and the development concrete products (e.g., policy briefs, blue ribbon position papers) that will be used to drive policy change and implementation. This meeting will encompass the 2nd International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC1 was held in Geelong, Australia in October 2005).  The IMPAC2 component will consist of an organized cross cutting issue within the IMCC addressing MPAs though the full range of posters, papers, workshops and symposia.

CALL FOR PAPERS

IMCC encourages authors to submit papers that apply to the major themes and tracks below, describing original work, including methods, techniques, applications, tools, issues, reporting research results and/or indicating future directions.  Major themes that will be addressed include:

• Global Climate Change,
• Land-Sea Interface,
• Ecosystem-based Management, and
• Poverty and Globalization

Cross-cutting issues encompass topics of global relevance and importance to marine conservation that relate to the major themes. Cross cutting issues include:

• Marine Protected Areas
• Education, Outreach and Capacity Building
• Governance Arrangements
• Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Economics

We anticipate that cross-cut issues will result in proposals on a variety of sub-topics.  Potential topics include but are not limited to:  networks and system development, MPA and MPA network monitoring and evaluation, high seas impacts, ocean resource use and planning, international instruments and trans-boundary relations, human/animal impacts, ecological impacts of ocean acidification, technology, stakeholder involvement, indigenous issues, improving public ocean knowledge, incorporating traditional and local knowledge into decision making, and valuing marine ecosystem services.

In an attempt to tackle the most pressing issues currently facing marine conservation, IMCC will host exciting plenary talks and solicit creative submissions for interactive symposia and workshops. The conservation community will be challenged to go beyond the typical communication of data and propose symposia and/or workshops where talks will be followed by lively, participatory discussions to address a controversial topic or develop innovative solutions to a current conservation challenge.  Individuals are limited to presenting only one symposium, workshop, oral, speed, or poster presentation. If your name appears on more than one abstract, make sure you are listed as the presenter for only one of them.

For more information.... http://www2.cedarcrest.edu/imcc/index.html?CFID=7809874&CFTOKEN=34585378

IMPORTANT DATES

1st Call for symposia and workshops: 1 April - 1 June 2008, decisions by 15 July 2008

2nd Call for 1500 word submissions: 1 August - 15 September 2008, decisions by 30 October 2008

1st Call for oral presentations, speed presentations, and posters: 1 September - 15 October 2008, decisions by 30 November 2008

2nd Call for 1500 word submissions: 1 December 2008 - 15 January 2009, decisions by 1 February 2009

Early bird registration: 15 November 2008 – 15 February 2009

All presenters must register for the IMCC by the end of early bird registration: 2/15/09

For paper selection criteria and other information:

Please email IMCCprogram@conbio.org

Sarah Wilson 

IMCC Communciations Committee

Ocean Institute                                               

Manager, Cooperation in Research and Education

(949) 496-2274 ext. 337

www.ocean-institute.org