International White Shark Symposium
INTERNATIONAL WHITE SHARK SYMPOSIUM:
RESETTING RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES
7-10 FEBRUARY 2010, HONOLULU, HAWAII
RESETTING RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION OBJECTIVES
7-10 FEBRUARY 2010, HONOLULU, HAWAII
| The Organizing Committee invites participation in the 2010 International White Shark Symposium: Resetting Research and Conservation Objectives. The symposium will be held 7-10 February at the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, on Waikiki Beach, Hawaii. Our understanding of this magnificent apex predator has been hindered by its large size and uncommon occurrence. Through technological advances and sheer perseverance, white sharks are suddenly revealing some aspects of their secret lives. What was once an exceptionally difficult animal to study in the field has now been thoroughly tracked moving between coastal and pelagic habitats. What was once an impossible animal to maintain in captivity has now successfully been displayed in public. These major advances define the purpose of this meeting: a gathering of leading white shark researchers from around the world, to share the latest findings and discuss how they should influence modern research and conservation goals. Time will be dedicated to round table discussions of important issues, including hotspots, cage diving, modern threats, research ethics and conservation policies. All participants are encouraged to submit manuscripts for what will be an important dedicated book of the proceedings. DATES AND VENUE 7 - 10 February 2010 The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel 2863 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 Phone: 808-921-7016 Fax: 808-922-9404 www.kaimana.com REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT Registration deadline is 30 October 2009 Early registration: Before 30 October 2009 at a cost of USD 250 Late registration: After 30 October 2009 at a cost of USD 325 Please refer to the registration document for information on payment. ACCOMMODATION The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel is a jewel in a perfect setting. Nestled between a white sand beach and a 500-acre Kapiolani Park, with the famous Diamond Head Crater as its backdrop. This romantic boutique hotel presents stunning views, a fabulous open-air restaurant, and a casual and friendly ambiance, all at the preferred edge of Waikiki. Center of Waikiki Beach and famous International Marketplace is within 15 minutes of walking distance. Address 2863 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 Phone: 808-921-7016 Fax: 808-922-9404 www.kaimana.com Reservations A block booking has been reserved at the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel with special rate of $135/night. For reservations please contact the hotel reservation department toll free at 1-800-356-8264 or direct at 808-921-7017, or e-mail rooms@kaimana.com and remember to mention the International White Shark Symposium for a special group rate. Directions From Honolulu International Aiport Head East on H1 Freeway. Exit at 25A King Street and turn right onto Kapahulu Avenue at the second traffice light. Drive down Kapahulu until the Ocean is in front of you and turn left onto Kalakaua Avenue and immediately take the right fork in the road. Drive East on Kalakaua Avenue into Kapiolani Park. Approximately one fourth a mile into the park the Hotel will be the first tall building on the right it is on the ocean side of the road. Please visit their website www.kaimana.com for a map of their location. PRESENTATIONS AND ABSTRACTS Download the Abstract Template. Download the Registration Document. SOCIAL PROGRAMME There will be an icebreaker evening on Sunday 7 February and a symposium banquet on Wednesday evening 10 February. Please check back for more details to follow. THEME We are inviting abstracts, due 30 October 2009, to address the following themes: 1. Husbandry and Public Display 2. Population Structure and Size 3. Physiology and Anatomy 4. Juvenile and Sub-Adult Biology 5. Adult Biology 6. Ecology 7. Conservation, Tourism and Management CONTACT DETAILS Questions can be addressed to: Michael L. Domeier, Ph.D President Marine Conservation Science Institute Offield Center For Billfish Studies 2809 South Mission Road Suite G Fallbrook, CA 92028 Tel: (760) 721-1440 Fax: (760) 994-4792 Email: ML.Domeier@gmail.com TRAVEL GRANTS Information on travel grants will be available soon. Please check back again. ORGANISING COMMITTEE Michael L. Domeier - Marine Conservation Science Institute Alison Kock - Save Our Seas Foundation Kevin Weng - Pelagic Fisheries Research Program John O'Sullivan - Monterey Bay Aquarium LINKS Honolulu Local Weather by weather.com Hawaii's Official Tourist Site by Hawaii Convention and Visitors Bureau gohawaii.com Honolulu Airport honoluluairport.com Hawaii Info from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hawaii Travel Guide from Wikitravel, free world wide travel guide The Honolulu Advertiser for local news and events honoluluadvertiser.com |
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