Hi all If you're in New Zealand a couple of weeks before the 2013 Marine Mammal Biennial, and if you have an interest in things coastal/marine, why not think about coming to the NZ Coastal Society conference as well?! Earlybird Registration discounts end next Friday (20th) for the NZ Coastal Society 2013 conference "The Coast - Rough Around the Edges", to be held 19-22 November in the wonderful seaside town of Hokitika, on the South Island's West Coast. http://www.coastalsociety.org.nz/conference2013/ It'd be great to have you attend. A great option for travel is the conference bus from Christchurch. The Society has a broad-based group of members with common interests in the sustainable management of NZ's coastal & marine environment, underpinned by sound science, engineering and policy practice, comprehensive monitoring, involved communities and effective national networks. You can be sure of wide-ranging discussions, a scenic fieldtrip to the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks & Blowholes, and some of our famous West Coast hospitality! Please pass this on to others you think might be interested. Don Neale Technical Advisor - Marine, Mätanga Mätai Ahu Moana Marine Ecosystems Team Department of Conservation-Te Papa Atawhai DDI: +64 3 756 9118 Hokitika Office Private Bag 701, HOKITIKA 7842 cnr. Sewell Street & Gibson Quay, HOKITIKA 7810 T: +64 3 756 9100 Conservation for prosperity Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai www.doc.govt.nz