Dear All, Please note that the extended deadline for abstract submission for the following workshop and symposium is approaching quickly: a) Workshop: Marine Mammal Research and Conservation in Africa (to be held on 27 November 2007) b) Special Symposium: Comparative Ecological Research (to be held 28 November 2007) -- this includes behavioral ecology and non-captive behavioral research The current deadline for abstract submission for both above events is 27 August, end of day South African time. Decision on acceptance will be sent out on 30 August. Please note these due dates are final. If you do not intend to give a presentation but are interested in participation, please confirm your interest as soon as possible; this is important so that we can secure appropriate venue for the workshop. For more information please see the following web-links: http://www.smmconference2007.org/marine_mammal_conservation_workshop.php http://www.smmconference2007.org/special_symposium.php ________________________________________________________ Leszek Karczmarski, Ph.D. Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria c/o S.A. Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town 8001, South Africa Tel: +27.(0)21.481.3860 Fax: +27.(0)21.481.3993 E-mail: leszek@iziko.org.za and Institute of Marine Life Sciences, Texas A&M University 5007 Avenue U, MMRP, Galveston, TX 77551, USA Tel: +1.409.740.4718 Fax: +1.409.740.4717 E-mail: karczmal@tamug.edu ________________________________________________________