Dear colleagues
Apologies for any cross-posting. I am writing
to you on behalf of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group to inform you of our 2nd
International Whale Conference which this year will focus on the harbour
porpoise; 'Muc Mhara - Ireland's Smallest Whale'. The
conference will be held on the 19th - 21st September 2008 at Fitzpatricks Castle
Hotel, Kiliney, Co. Dublin, Ireland.
The conference will present the latest research
findings from Ireland on this elusive and little known cetacean.
International speakers include Dr Andy Read, one of the world's experts on the
harbour porpoise, Signe Sveegaard who will present on satellite tracking studies
conducted in Denmark and Dr Ben Wilson who will look at potential impacts of
offshore and marine renewable energy devices on small
cetaceans. Further details including an online booking form are
available on http://www.iwdg.ie/mucmhara2008/
Please circulate this e-mail amongst your
colleagues and any other interested parties. I hope you can join us in
September for what promises to be a stimulating and enjoyable
conference.
Best wishes
Faith
Faith Wilson
Irish Whale and Dolphin
Group
Hilltop Cottage
Kilcandra
Glenealy
Co.
Wicklow
Ireland
Mobile: 087 637 7328