16th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species
April 19 - 23, 2009, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Sponsored by: Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
The Conference
The introduction and spread of non-native species in both freshwater and marine
environments is a worldwide problem that is increasing in frequency. There are numerous nonindigenous invertebrate, fish, and plant species that are being introduced through various pathways, and are causing significant damage to coastal and freshwater ecosystems and to the economies that depend on them.
The International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species is widely considered the most comprehensive international forum for the review of accumulated scientific knowledge, presentation of the latest field and laboratory research, introduction of new technology development for species control and mitigation, discussion of policy and legislation to prevent new introductions, ballast water and other shipping-related issues, and public education and outreach initiatives to raise awareness about aquatic invasive species.
Call for Abstracts
The Technical Program Committee invites the submission of 500-word abstracts of presentations and posters relevant to the focus of the conference. Abstracts are to be submitted in electronic format by e-mail to the Conference Administrator before August 1, 2008.
Registration
Early registration is open through February 1, 2009 [late registration thereafter]: Speaker/Poster Presenter $421 [$472]; Conference Participant $525 [$577]; Full-time Student $315 [$367].
For additional information on the conference, and for early registation, please visit the Conference Website
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