The Workshop on the Application of GIS and Spatial/Temporal Modeling for Marine Mammal Science and Management at the upcoming SMM biennial meeting in San Diego will include an interactive session entitled "Project Forum: Overcoming challenges in habitat modeling". If you have a project involving habitat modeling or GIS and are feeling a bit stuck, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity to have your analytical problems addressed by experts in the field, who will provide suggestions and advice on how to address your problem. Please send an abstract (250 word or less) describing your project and the problems or uncertainties you are facing to Edward Gregr, gregr@zoology.ubc.ca, by Oct 31 2005. Abstracts will be selected for 5 minute oral presentations, after which a panel of experts and the audience will discuss the project. This workshop is a great opportunity for students and practitioners interested in applying GIS and habitat modeling to marine mammal science and management. Please see the workshop website for more details. http://www.geocities.com/toshihide_hamazaki/Workshop.html Hope to see you in San Diego! Ed. Edward Gregr gregr@zoology.ubc.ca Workshop Organizing Committee