Dear MARMAM collegues, I am in the process of preparing a report for WDCS (Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society) on the worldwide impact of aquaculture operations on cetaceans. While I am aware of many areas and issues of concern and am familiar with the more widely known problems, I would be interested in receiving information on aquaculture operations in your area especially countries with smaller or developing marine based aquaculture industries, any known impacts, or documented cases (not necessarily published) on cetaceans. If you know of a particular issue that you have concerns over, I would like to hear from you. The report covers all forms of marine-based aquaculture, i.e. finfish, mollusc, crustacean and seaweed (macro-algae). Of particular interest to me are any known interactions between cetaceans and seaweed cultivation operations. No information supplied will be used without prior consent. The report will be finalised mid 2006. Thanks, Kathryn Warhurst, Aquaculture Researcher Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society WDCS Australasia Inc. PO Box 720 Port Adelaide Business Centre SA 5015 AUSTRALIA Phone: +61 (08) 8440 3706 Fax:+61 (08) 8447 4211 Email: kathy.warhurst@wdcs.org Mobile: 0404 558 360 Website: www.wdcs.org.au WDCS is the global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment. WDCS is proud to have been adopted as a partner to the UN Convention on Migratory Species. A positive partnership for international cetacean conservation. For more information, please go to http://www.wdcs.org/wildoceans ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email ______________________________________________________________________