September 2016
CITES – 17th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties
The CITES Secretariat is pleased to announce that the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP) will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa from 24 September to 5 October 2016. The decision follows an offer by South Africa to host the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP17) which was accepted by acclamation at the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (Bangkok, March 2013). Following discussions with the South African authorities and the finalization…
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20th European Elasmobranch Association Conference
Hosted in 2016 by the Shark Trust. EEA2016 will provide an excellent forum for discussion and networking, bringing together researchers, advocates and students from across the UK, Europe and beyond. Keynote presentations will be given by: Dr. Dean Grubbs: Associate Director of Research at Florida State University & President of the American Elasmobranch Society. Sophy McCully & Dr. Jim Ellis: Centre for the Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) & International Council for the Exploration of the Seas Working Group for Elasmobranch…
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20th Special Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic tunas (ICCAT)
The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas is responsible for the conservation of tunas and tuna-like species in the Atlantic Ocean and adjacent seas. The Commission's work requires the collection and analysis of statistical information relative to current conditions and trends of the fishery resources in the Convention area.
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European Elasmobranch Association Annual Scientific Conference 2017
The Dutch Elasmobranch Society is pleased to host of the 21st EEA Annual Scientific Conference from 12-14 October in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. We hope to meet you at a stimulating conference where the latest and greatest in elasmobranch research will be presented. In keeping with the EEA’s role in providing an interface between science and policy, we have chosen as an underlying theme for this year’s meeting: “The science you need for the policy you want” Conference sessions will cover,…
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ICCAT 25th Regular Meeting of the Commission
The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas is responsible for the conservation of tunas and tuna-like species in the Atlantic Ocean and adjacent seas. Through the Convention, it is established that ICCAT is the only fisheries organization that can undertake the range of work required for the study and management of tunas and tuna-like fishes in the Atlantic. The Commission also undertakes work in the compilation of data for tuna other fish species that are caught during tuna…
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Oceania Chondrichthyan Society Conference 2018
The OCS is heading back to its roots in South East Queensland with our 2018 conference by holding it at Moreton Bay Research Station on North Stradbroke Island. The formation OCS was initially discussed by a group of like minded shark and ray scientists with a desire to connect the Pacific elamobranch science community within its own society. OCS's conception emanated from these discussions which began at MBRS many years ago. This year we're headed back to where it all began…
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Northeast Pacific Shark Symposium
The Seattle Aquarium is once again hosting the biennial Northeast Pacific Shark Symposium where shark biologists gather to share knowledge. The Seattle Aquarium, in collaboration with the Pacific Shark Research Center at Moss Landing Marine Labs, California and the IUCN Shark Specialist Group Northeast Regional working group invite you to join us and learn more about these elusive creatures.
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