Dear MARMAM list members,
The following workshop, organized by the
CIIMAR-Madeira/OOM will be held at the forthcoming ECS Conference in Funchal - Madeira, on Saturday, 12th March (half day,
morning): “Remote insular
marine habitats: how important are these regions for oceanic cetacean
populations”
Abstract
Oceanic islands worldwide provide important
habitat for a variety of cetacean species. Archipelagos like Madeira, Azores,
the Canaries or Hawaii, are good examples of such habitats, each of them with
25 or more species of odontocetes and mysticetes documented. Despite being open
ocean oligotrophic regions, the islands surrounding waters are known for their
biological productivity that attracts many pelagic organisms. Moreover,
island-associated communities similar to the ones found in continental coastal
habitats were identified in many of these archipelagos. Yet, little is known
about the interaction of these individuals with the offshore communities and
its significances for the sustainability of these populations. The purpose of
this workshop is to bring together researchers conducting studies in similar
environments to share knowledge for a better understanding of these unique
habitats and what they represent for cetacean populations worldwide. We would
like to encourage researchers all over the world working in such regions to
submit talks resuming their studies in these cetacean populations.
Best
regards,
Ana Dinis
CIIMAR-Madeira,
Madeira, Portugal
Phone: +351 962785975