Subject: ACS conference update (fwd)
Michael Williamson (pita@whale.simmons.edu)
Sat, 26 Oct 1996 10:19:36 -0400 (EDT)
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Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 20:46:34 -0400
From: Mark <birdman@friend.ly.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list MARMAM <MARMAM@UVVM.BITNET>
Subject: ACS conference update
ACS CONFERENCE UPDATE
American Cetacean Society - 1996 Conference -
WHALES IN TODAY'S WORLD:
Bridging Science, Policy & People
November 8-10, 1996
Double Tree Hotel
San Pedro, California
ACS continues its tradition of presenting scientific information in an
understandable and accessible format for the public. This conference will
explore some of the complex issues surrounding cetaceans today. It will
include field researchers, educators, and the public. Early registration
rates have been extended until November 4, 1996.
Invited speakers and planned topics include:
FUTURE OF WHALING
Bob Brownell - The Future of the International Whaling Commission.
Phil Clapham - How Scientists Can Influence Whaling Policy
TBD - Subsistence or canadian whaling presentation.
WHALES AND HUMANS
Bernd Wursig - Swim with Dolphin Programs in Nature.
Mike Glenn - Improvements/Benefits of Captive Environments for Marine
Mammals.
Ken Balcomb - Potential of Re-releases of Captive Orcas to the Wild.
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND CRISES
Dave Wiley - Conflicts Between Marine Mammals and Humans Uses.
TBD - River dolphins or vaquitas presentation.
Karen Steuer - Upcoming Legislation in Washington, D.C. re: Marine
Mammals and Crises Concerning Them.
SOUNDS AND STRESSES IN THE SEA
Christopher Clark - Importance of Acoustics in the Sea.
Darlene Ketten - Hearing and Hearing Diseases in Whales.
Carol Carlson - Spread and Potential Impact of Whale-Watching on
Whales Worldwide.
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS: Note: Filled as registrations are received, first
come-first served.
Conservation
How to Integrate Conservation and Science - Dave Wiley
How to Get Your Voice Heard in D.C. - Karen Steuer
Cabrillo Marine Cetacean Conservation - Aquarium Staff
Curricula/Education
ACS Cetacean Curriculum - ACS Education staff
Stephen Birch Marine Mammal Curriculum - Denise Leone
Whalewatching as an Effective Teaching Tool - Carole Carlson/Mason
Weinrich
Academic Prep./Research Opps. for College Students - Bernd Wursig
Technology
Cetacean Internet Resources - Mark Schilling
WhaleNet: Student/Scientist Interactive Program - Sue Lafferty
Nat'l Geo. Crittercam Video Footage and Discussion - Greg Marshall
Reasearch/Issues
Orca Population in the Pacific Northwest - Ken Balcomb
Marine Mammal Strandings - John Heyning
Whale kills and science in the Soviet Union - Bob Brownell
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Issues - Mike Glenn
SPECIAL CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
Poster session on issues related to cetaceans
Sales of cetaceans and other marine mammals items
Field trips to local marine mammal facilities
Friday Night reception hosted by Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
FEES (includes registration, reception, and banquet, discount before 11/4/96)
Non Member $165 posted after 11/4/96 - $190
Member $145 posted after 11/4/96 - $170
Student $95 posted after 11/4/96 - $120
One Day $80 posted after 11/4/96 - $125
(banquet and reception not included)
For more information, or to receive a registration packet, send a postcard
to ACS National, P.O. Box 1391, San Pedro, CA 90733, or contact ACS by
e-mail (acs@pobox.com), phone (310) 548-6279, or FAX (310) 548-6950.
Look for current conference info and registration materials on the web at:
http://www.Friend.ly.Net/user-homepages/b/birdman/acsrgstr.htm
Posted by: birdman@friend.ly.net