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<b>Second International Conference on Marine Ornamentals <br>
</b>Collection, Culture & Conservation <br>
<b>November 26 - December 1, 2001 <br>
</b>Wyndham Palace Resort and Spa in Walt Disney WorldŽ Resort <br>
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA<br>
<br>
You're Invited to Join Us! <br>
Here are the conference details at-a-glance. <br>
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Call for Abstracts <br>
<b>ABSTRACTS DUE JUNE 1, 2001 <br>
</b>All individuals involved in the marine ornamentals industry are
strongly <br>
encouraged to submit an abstract for consideration as an oral or poster
<br>
presentation. Special consideration will be given to work that
synthesizes <br>
across disciplines. Abstract submissions will be used to identify oral
<br>
presentations, and ALL abstracts, both oral and poster, will be published
in <br>
the conference book of extended abstracts. <br>
If you wish to make an oral presentation or present a poster, please
submit <br>
an abstract no later than June 1, 2001. <br>
Abstracts MUST be submitted electronically following the detailed format
<br>
specification outlined in the Call for Abstracts section of the
conference <br>
web site located at: <br>
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Conference Goal <br>
This conference is designed to contribute to the worldwide goal of
creating <br>
an economically and environmentally viable future for the dynamic marine
<br>
ornamentals industry and its diverse clientele through: <br>
* Improvements in the methods for the collection and distribution of
<br>
wild marine ornamental species <br>
* Increases in the variety, quantity and availability of cultured <br>
marine ornamental species <br>
* Outreach activities in the conservation and husbandry of marine <br>
ornamental species <br>
Programmatic Themes <br>
The conference will focus on the direction of the marine ornamentals
<br>
industry in the next century and will feature keynote speakers from
<br>
organizations around the world. Topics will include a wide arrange of
<br>
subject matters within the following topical categories:<br>
* Global/Cross-cutting Issues <br>
* <br>
* Habitat, Fisheries and Collection <br>
* Aquaculture <br>
* Export and Import Issues <br>
Who Should Attend? <br>
* Participation will be open to all those interested in addressing the
<br>
problems caused by the increasing exploitation of these marine resources.
<br>
Conference participants will come from: <br>
* aquafarms <br>
* university & private research institutions <br>
* federal, state and regional governments <br>
* international assistance organizations with conservation <br>
responsibilities <br>
* pet store dealers and wholesalers <br>
* commercial collectors <br>
* equipment manufacturers <br>
* aquarium media <br>
* feed suppliers <br>
* importers/exporters of ornamental fish hobbyists <br>
* commercial fish growers <br>
* environmental organizations with fish conservation concerns <br>
* aquatic health practitioners <br>
* public and private aquaria <br>
* students & faculty <br>
* aquaculture program administrators <br>
* investors and potential investors in aquaculture businesses <br>
* regulators of imported aquarium species at federal and state levels
<br>
Trade Show Exposition <br>
A trade show featuring products, equipment and techniques used in the
<br>
aquaculture industry is being planned in conjunction with the conference.
<br>
The educational agenda coupled with an effective and diverse trade show
has <br>
become an eagerly anticipated event. Whether you come as an exhibitor or
<br>
attendee, the International Marine Ornamentals Conference and Trade Show
<br>
will help you: <br>
* Find valuable production, processing and marketing information to
<br>
build your business <br>
* Stay on the cutting edge of the latest industry research, <br>
developments and technology <br>
* Discover solutions to challenging problems <br>
* Learn about government regulations and legislative trends which <br>
affect the industry <br>
* Be part of the network and shape the future of marine ornamentals
<br>
* Establish profitable connections with new business contacts <br>
* Present your company to hundreds of qualified attendees <br>
* Find supplies and services designed to help you in your operation
<br>
* Enhance your company's visibility through promotional and <br>
sponsorship opportunities <br>
For More Information, Visit the Conference Web Site or Contact:<br>
Ms. Beth Miller-Tipton, CMP, Director <br>
Office of Conferences and Institutes (OCI) <br>
Marine Ornamentals '01 - Conference Coordinator <br>
University of Florida Leadership and Education Foundation, Inc. (UFLEF)
<br>
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) <br>
PO Box 110750 <br>
Building 639, Mowry Road <br>
Gainesville, FL 32611-0750 <br>
PHONE: 1-352-392-5930 / FAX 1-352-392-9734 <br>
EMAIL:
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Website:
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<div>Paul Holthus </div>
<div>Executive Director, Marine Aquarium Council </div>
<br>
<div>923 Nu'uanu Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii USA 96817 </div>
<div>Phone: (+1 808) 550-8217 Fax: (+1 808)
550-8317 </div>
<div>Email: paul.holthus@aquariumcouncil.org </div>
Website:
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