Dear MARMAM Community,
Please join us for the Tenth International Sirenian Symposium! This full-day event will be hosted in association with the Biennial Conference this November in Perth Australia on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. If you are interested in attending please register at the pre-conference workshop webpage at: *https://www.smmconference.org/workshops <https://www.smmconference.org/workshops>*.
This Symposium will be an entire day dedicated to international collaboration, networking and mentorship among those interested in Sirenian research and conservation. Objectives for the Symposium include: supporting collaboration and building Sirenian networks among scientists across Sirenian Range States (the >80), especially in the 70+ developing countries, disseminating new Sirenian science, addressing current and emerging threats and promoting mentoring for students interested in marine mammal science and conservation. Presentations may include human interactions, physiology, monitoring applications, modeling, genetics, captive care and rehabilitation, management, general biology, stranding response and education/outreach. The agenda will include full length presentations, speed talks, a poster session, an update from the Sirenian Specialist Group and time allotted for networking. For additional information contact Nicole Adimey at: *adimey22@gmail.com <adimey22@gmail.com>.*
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-- Nicole Adimey 904-655-0730