International Conference on
Challenges in Aquatic Sciences March 15-21, 2013
National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung Taiwan Important Dates Deadline for Registration and Abstract Submission:
31 January, 2013 Deadline for Scholarship Application: 20 December 2012 Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 10 February 2013 Submission of manuscripts for proceedings : 1 May 2013
Conference Information Venue: National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, Taiwan Scientific committee: the editors of Hydrobiologia Program 14.3.2013 arrival 15-18.3.2013 : symposium 19-21.3.2013: post symposium excursion around Taiwan Contributions - invited talks and keynote lectures - open sessions - poster sessions Proceedings of the meeting will be published as a special issue of the international journal “Hydrobiologia”.
Registration Registration Fee is 200 Euro for regular attendees. Students (undergraduates, MSc, PhD) can register for free, but documented proof of student status has to be provided. Registration Fee Includes: attendance, abstract & programme, coffee, lunchbox and proceedings in Hydrobiologia. Social Program: post-symposium tour through Taiwan includes accommodation for 2 nights in 3 stars hotel, all meals and transportation. Cost = 170 Euro. Scholarships The Conference opens a call for participating scholarships to Asian Students. Submit CV and letter of application to: Prof. Jiang-Shiou Hwang (Jshwang@ntou.edu.tw) & Cindy Chen (2013hydrobiologia@gmail.com) The organizers will select 10-15 nominees (depending on available funds)
Please register online and submit your abstract via the conference website: www.2013hydrobiologiaconference.org
Potential themes of the scientific conference Limnology and Oceanography sustainability in the aquatic environment isotope pathways in food webs impacts of climate change flow regulation in rivers & natural flow paradigms aquatic biodiversity global warming and aquatic ecosystems lakes and climate change role of disease in regulating aquatic populations aquatic biogeography pelagic ecology eutrophication effects of toxic blue greens on ecosystems amphibians and climate change hydro-politics and “Wars on Water” other important aquatic issues
Convenors of the conference Prof. Jiang-Shiou Hwang & Prof. Koen Martens Jshwang@ntou.edu.tw & Tel: +886-935289642 Koen.Martens@naturalsciences.be
Secretariats Hydrobiologia Editorial Board Member please contact: Simonne Wellekens Tel: +32-476 268132 Email: swellekens@gmail.com Other Participants (incl. visa issues of Chinese participants): Cindy Chen Tel: +886-2-82261010 ext.97 Email: 2013hydrobiologia@gmail.com See also announcement on Hydrobiologia homepage : http://www.springer.com/life+sciences/ecology/journal/10750