Reminder: Sirenian International be hosting a lunch meeting to discuss the future of the searchable online Sirenia & Desmostylia Bibliography during the Sirenian Workshop on Sunday November 27th prior to the SMM Meetings (details of symposium and registration information, below). We will meet in the same room as the workshop and a light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP regarding the lunch meeting to cselfsullivan@sirenian.org by Tuesday November 22nd, 2011. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Fifth International Sirenian Symposium 2011 Date: Sun Nov 27 Duration: All-day Room: #23 Cost: $10 Organizer: Nicole Adimey & Robert Bonde Organizer email: nicoleadimey AT gmail DOT com Register Online: http://www.marinemammalscience.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article... Description: The aim of this symposium is to foster communication between sirenian researchers, managers, and policy makers from around the globe. Over the last couple of years we have made marked progress regarding sirenian conservation, management and research. At this symposium we hope you will be able to share your expertise and experiences. Scientists and managers are invited to submit an abstract to speak at the symposium; priority will be given to those presentations focusing on international efforts outside the U.S. to promote collaboration and information exchange with foreign programs. Abstracts will be considered for work involving the latest advances in Sirenian Conservation and Management; Stranding Response and Captive Care; Monitoring Applications; and Biology and Research. Those abstracts not selected for a talk will be invited to present a poster. In support of the Biennial Conference theme, it is suggested that presentations attempt to address some aspect of cumulative effects from human activities on local sirenian populations, and identify possible conservation approaches to address those effects. All presenters will be given up to 15 minutes, which includes time for questions. Abstract submissions should be in Word format, no longer than 300 words (excluding title and authors), and contain the primary author's full contact information and affiliation. Abstracts must be submitted electronically to Nicole Adimey (nicole_adimey@fws.gov) by August 31, 2011. There will be a small registration fee of $10.00/US for this symposium collected at the door. Organizers: Nicole Adimey & Robert Bonde