“CURRENT STATE OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE USE OF RIVER DOLPHINS AS BAIT IN PIRACATINGA FISHING” INVITATION Dear colleagues, The _Aquatic Mammals Lab_ at the _National Institute of Amazonian Research_ and the _Friends of Amazonian Manatee Association_ would like to invite you to participate on the workshop “CURRENT STATE OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE USE OF RIVER DOLPHINS AS BAIT IN PIRACATINGA FISHING” to be held prior to the Latin American Society of Aquatic Mammal Experts (SOLAMAC) meeting in VALPARAISO, CHILE on the 26TH OF NOVEMBER 2016. Our aim is to bring together researchers, professionals, and organizations working on South American river dolphin conservation to communicate their work, discuss local and regional alternatives and partnerships to curb the use of dolphins as bait and articulate actions in collaboration to strengthen conservation and research efforts. We would like to request everyone that carry projects focused on this theme to present your work, publicizing the proposals, methodology, results and important information on this subject. Presentations will be important to foster discussions on the necessary actions to solve the problem. REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION deadline: 10 November 2016. REGISTRATION (NO COST): https://pt.surveymonkey.com/r/ZRSNWJR [1] FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT: botoworkshop@ampa.org.br or access http://solamac2016.com/congress/estado-atual-do-conhecimento-sobre-o-uso-do-... [2] Looking forward to see you in Valparaiso! Best wishes, ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Links: ------ [1] https://pt.surveymonkey.com/r/ZRSNWJR [2] http://solamac2016.com/congress/estado-atual-do-conhecimento-sobre-o-uso-do-...