‘Keep On Gramping 2’
Calling all of those interested in Risso’s dolphins. Nova Atlantis and WDC are hosting a Risso’s dolphin workshop at the World Marine Mammal Conference in Barcelona
and invite anyone with an interest to sign-up and come along!
The workshop is intended to be relatively small, to allow for discussion, and will be held in the Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona from
1.30pm – 5.30pm on the 7th December 2019.
Background to the Workshop
Following on from our ‘Keep on Gramping’ workshop held in 2012 at the 26th ECS Conference in Galway, ‘Keep on Gramping 2’ aims to bring together Risso’s researchers
from around the world to find out what we’ve collectively learnt over the past seven years and to ultimately help further our knowledge and understanding of this little-known and lesser-studied species. We want to share new breakthroughs, new discoveries and
old allegiances, and for the workshop to be a driving force in understanding how this charismatic species are faring in a changing world. We’re looking to showcase a series of presentations focusing on different areas of Risso’s dolphin research, from their
social structure and their genetic make-up, their health status and their habitat use to effective conservation and management measures. This will be followed by an interactive discussion as to how we can help each other get the most out of our study subjects
and ensure we are striving to do the best we can to ensure the future conservation of Risso’s dolphins around the world.
The anticipated outcome is for a ‘Special Conference Proceedings’ publication, and although the Workshop will predominantly be directed towards all scientists
and conservationists, either researching or working to protect Risso’s dolphins throughout their range, we anticipate that our species-specific focus will be of interest and use to a wide diversity of people.
Please feel free to email us if you have any questions or are interested in showcasing your own Risso’s research –
oceanwatch@gmail.com /
nicola.hodgins@whales.org and we hope to see you in Barcelona!
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