NaGISA World Conference

October 15-18 2006 Kobe International Hall, Kobe Japan

Symposium Details
Beginning on the evening of October 15 with a public lecture the scientific
symposium will follow on the 16, 17 &18 with sessions on rocky shore and
seagrass bed communities, nearshore taxonomy (macrofauna, macroflora and
meiofauna) and an open poster session. Panel discussions on the 18th will
address a variety of topics including the integration of NaGISA into
national and regional monitoring programs as well as application of new
technologies useful for biodiversity studies.

Session Themes
Patterns in biodiversity
Nearshore taxonomy of macrofauna, macroflora and meiofauna
Community ecology in rocky shore and seagrass habitats
Long-term monitoring programs and community integrated marine research

Call for Papers
Abstracts for both Oral and Poster presentations are been accepted under the
session themes. All nearshore related researchers are welcome to submit 300
word abstracts online at nwc_registration@seto.kyoto-u.ac.jp along with the
author`s full name, contact address, e-mail and an indication of whether an
Oral or Poster presentation is preferred. Abstract deadline extended till
July 31, 2006

Registration
Online registration through the NaGISA Webpage www.nagisa.coml.org includes
access to hotel bookings and travel information. Online registration
deadline: Sept 29 23:59 (GMT+9). On site registration will also be available
before the meeting and the public lecture at International Conference Center
on the 15.

Further Information
Please visit the NaGISA webpage or contact us at nagisaonline@yahoo.com

Best,

Jorge Brenner