*The Sixth International Sirenian Symposium* The Sixth International Sirenian Symposium will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 in conjunction with the 20th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals in Dunedin, New Zealand. This symposium will be kindly sponsored by the Secretariat of the Dugong MOU*, Convention on Migratory Species Office - Abu Dhabi. The aim of this full-day symposium, in collaboration with the IUCN Sirenian Specialists Group, is to foster communication between researchers, managers, and policy makers. Scientists and managers representing countries from all over the globe are invited to present new information on Sirenian conservation and management, stranding response and medical assessment, monitoring applications, and general biology and research. A special session will be devoted to Dugong conservation efforts in the Indo-Pacific. The symposium will include presentations, a poster session, and a Q & A session. Sirenian items will be available for purchase to raise funds for future student travel scholarships. The cost of this workshop is $10.00. Space is limited, so please register at: http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article... . If you would like to submit a presentation or poster please send an electronic copy of your abstract (300 word limit) to Nicole Adimey (* nicoleadimey@gmail.com*) by *September 30, 2013*. *MOU: "The Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Dugongs (Dugong dugon) and their Habitats throughout their Range" * *