Seventh International Conference "Marine Mammals of the Holarctic"

Top Quote Russian non-profit organization Marine Mammal Council helds Seventh International Conference in Suzdal, Russia on 24-28th of September. The main topic will be "Marine Mammals of the Holarctic". End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) September 26, 2012 - Following the decision of the Sixth International Conference "Marine Mammals of the Holarctic" (Kaliningrad, Russia, October, 2010) the Marine Mammal Council (Russia) is organizing the Seventh International Conference "Marine Mammals of the Holarctic".

    The conference is planned to be held in Suzdal, Russia during 24-28 September 2012.

    Although all topics concerning cetaceans, pinnipeds, sea otters, and polar bears are welcome, the following topics will be emphasized:

    Population structure of marine mammals
    Population (stock) abundance of marine mammals
    Distribution, movements, and migration of marine mammals
    Behavior and acoustics in marine mammals
    Assessment of human related impacts (acoustical, chemical, radioactive, etc.) on marine mammals
    Physiology, health, toxicology, and impacts of pollution on marine mammals
    Research methods
    Protection and management of marine mammal populations (legislative, protection measures, etc.)

    The organizing committee of the conference welcomes ideas/proposals on workshops and sessions to be held during the conference.

    Online information regarding the conference is available at http://mmh2012.2mn.org

    We are also seeking the assistance of parties and organizations willing to provide financial support for organizing and conducting the conference and for preparing the conference proceedings.

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