Please distribute (apologies for cross-postings). Thank you. 2010 ALASKA MARINE SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM ONLINE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AND REGISTRATION NOW OPEN January 18-22, 2010 Hotel Captain Cook Anchorage, Alaska www.alaskamarinescience.org<http://www.alaskamarinescience.org/> Submit an Abstract (online only; no e-mail) October 28 - November 20 http://abstract.alaskamarinescience.org<http://abstract.alaskamarinescience.org/> Register Online (free) October 28, 2009 - January 5, 2010 http://register.alaskamarinescience.org<http://register.alaskamarinescience.org/> A great reason to come to Anchorage in January Scientists from Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, the nation, and beyond will gather in Anchorage to inform each other about their research in the marine ecosystems of the Arctic, the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska. A broad spectrum of ocean science Plenary and poster sessions will feature the latest research on climate, oceanography, lower trophic levels, the benthos, fishes and invertebrates, seabirds, marine mammals, local and traditional knowledge, and socioeconomic research. Free registration Support from many sponsors allows registration to remain free of charge for attendees. For more information Visit www.alaskamarinescience.org<http://www.alaskamarinescience.org/> Carolyn Rosner Chair, Alaska Marine Science Symposium Organizing Committee