Updates on the 2006 Benthic Ecology Meeting!

Here are updates on the 2006 Benthic Ecology Meeting, set for March 8-12

in Quebec City:

1. Abstract submission deadline extended to January 21. 

2. Deadline for the hotel’s special rates extended to January 22.

3. Special sessions planned on Arctic Benthic Systems and Aquaculture &
the Environment as well as a tribute session for Edwin Bourget.

Details: The deadline for the abstract submissions has been extended
from Monday, January 16, to Saturday, January 21, to accommodate
problems with the website (now resolved), an American holiday (Martin
Luther King, Jr.’s birthday), and a number of pleas for more time.
Please consult the website for instructions on formatting and submitting
your abstract.  

We have also negotiated an extension of the deadline for making
reservations at the conference hotel at the conference rate of $115 CAD.
As we cannot guarantee this price or the availability of rooms after
this date, we strongly encourage you to make your reservations as soon
as possible (remember that reservations can always be cancelled at a
later date if your situation changes  contact the hotel for their
specific cancellation policy).  Please note that to obtain this rate you
must call the hotel directly at 1-800-463-5256 and provide the
conference code (BEN803).  The price is the same for up to a four-person
occupancy so plan accordingly.  If you are looking for a roommate,
please contact Sophie Bussières (sophie.bussieres@videotron.ca) who will
provide contact information for others in the same situation.  Students
who want a special rate ($25 CAD/night) should also contact her. 

Finally, we experienced some problems over the weekend with the address
(http://www.bem2006.org/).  The problem appears resolved but should the
problem reoccur, try this alternative address:

http://hospqbc.forest.net/Clients/Benthic/BEM_home.html

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate contacting us.

Best regards,
        
Ladd Johnson (ladd.johnson@bio.ulaval.ca)

Mathieu Cusson  (Mathieu.cusson@giroq.ulaval.ca)

Source: BEM-2006-GIROQ@LISTES.ULAVAL.CA

Jorge Brenner