You
are cordially invited to attend the First International Symposiumon the
Management and Biology of Dogfish Sharks
The symposium will be held at the University
of Washington School of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences,
1122
NE Boat Street, Seattle, Washington. The UW School of Fisheries
is located near downtown Seattle and near many hotels, restaurants and cultural
features. Click here for a map
with directions.
About
the Conference
SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZERS
- Greg Bargmann,
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Vincent Gallucci,
School of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, University of Washington
- Gordon (Sandy)
McFarlane, Canadian Department of Fish and Oceans
EVENING WORKSHOPS
- Review and comparison
of age determination methods for spiny dogfish
- Review of statistical
methods for comparison of age-length keys based on spine readings.
FIELD TRIPS
- Seattle Aquarium
- Sixgill Shark Research
Program
RATIONALE
The spiny dogfish
(Squalus acanthias) is one of the most abundant of shark species
in the world. It has supported commercial fisheries in both the Pacific
and Atlantic Oceans but signs of overexploitation have now appeared
in some locations. This has generated interest in the ecology, conservation,
and recovery of dogfish species. Thus, it is timely that the latest
information and expertise be collected and examined. This symposium
will seek recommendations for management actions to foster the recovery
of depleted populations, as well as measures to conserve the species
and to sustain fisheries in the future. Since semi-tropical fisheries
on dogfish frequently capture Mustellus species, the symposium
will feature a special section to examine similarities and fishery potential
for these species in developing countries.
VENUE
The symposium will
be held at the University of Washington School of Fisheries and Aquatic
Sciences. The UW is located near downtown Seattle and is near many hotels,
restaurants and cultural features.
REGISTRATION
| Early Registration
(postmarked by April 15) |
|
$200 |
| Late Registration
(postmarked after April 15 or on site) |
|
$250 |
| Full-Time Students |
|
$125 |
Please download
the registration form provided above and send your payment to:
Washington Department
of Fish & Wildlife
600 Capitol Way N.
Olympia, WA 98501-1091
Attn: Dogfish 2005
After receipt of
your registration form and payment, we will send you either electronically
or by post: 1) confirmation, 2) local hotel and travel information,
and 3) updates on progress, invited speakers, etc.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
AND FINANCIAL HELP
If you are hearing
impaired, need an interpreter or further assistance, please contact
us at dogfish@dfw.wa.gov by
15 April 2005. Student registration is US $125. Partial financial support
is available for persons from developing countries. Additional funds
are available to Canadian participants to help defray travel costs.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Blocks of rooms
have been reserved under the name DOGFISH until April 13, 2005 at the
following hotels near the University of Washington for $99.00 +15.9%
hotel tax:
PARTNERS TO DATE
- University of Washington
School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
- Washington Department
of Fish and Wildlife
- Canadian Studies
Center, Henry Jackson School of International Studies,University of
Washington
- Washington Sea
Grant
- Wakefield Endowed
Professorship Fund, UW College of Ocean & Fishery Sciences
- Arrowac Fisheries,
Inc. Frank Mercker
Announcement
and Call for Papers
PUBLICATION OF
PAPERS
A symposium volume of refereed papers is planned. The volume will fill
an important gap in the zoology and fisheries literature. Participants
are encouraged to submit a manuscript.
POSTERS
- A poster session
is planned for Day 2. All posters will be displayed throughout the
entire conference and will be featured in the exhibit floor area.
Please indicate an interest in contributing
- Abstracts of
papers submitted for oral presentation or poster session are due before
15 April, 2005.
- Abstracts
of papers submitted for oral presentations or poster sessions are
due before 15 April, 2005. Please submit all abstracts electronically
to dogfish@dfw.wa.gov.
ABSTRACT EXAMPLE
TITLE: Quest for
a Dogfish Friendly World
AUTHORS: Judy Urrutia-Presenter,
California Department of Fish and Game, Warm Springs Hatchery, 3246
Skaggs Spring Road, Geyersville, CA, 707-433- 6325 (W), jurrutia@dfg.ca.gov,
K.A. Hashagen, California Department of Fish and Game, 1416 Ninth Street,
Sacramento, CA 95817, 916-327-0712 (W), 916-324-0475, khashage@dfg.ca.gov.
ABSTRACT: This statement
will be used to evaluate and prioritize selections for inclusion in
the 2005 program. In the Abstract, state the purpose, significant findings,
and conclusions.
GENERAL ABSTRACT
INFORMATION
- Title to accurately
summarize the subject of the proposed presentation
- Limit to 250
words or less
- Names and affiliations
of all authors (mailing address, telephone, fax, e-mail)
- Underline the
presenting author
- Indicate oral
or poster presentation at the end of the abstract
- Please use Microsoft
Word (MS Office 2000 or previous edition)
- Font: Times New
Roman 12 is the preferred type
- Indicate use
of PowerPoint (or similar media) software, video tape, DVD, 35 mm
slide, or overhead projector for oral presentations
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