Background and Objectives

In view of the success of the two previous Conference (Rome 2001 and Kemer 2005), the Third Mediterranean Conference on Marine Turtles aims to bring together field biologists, conservationists, government administrators and other professionals from all Mediterranean countries, involved in sea turtle research and conservation. The conference will present the most recent scientific findings and developments associated with sea turtle research management and conservation aspects in the Mediterranean region, emphasising the value of regional cooperation. This synthesis, in combination with the integration of environmental information with economic and social aspects, is prerequisite for adopting sustainable solutions to the numerous contemporary problems.

Topics

The general subject of the conference is: Biology and conservation of marine turtles in the Mediterranean. The Scientific and Programme Committee will classify the submitted abstracts to thematic sessions (e.g., Anatomy, physiology and health, nesting beaches, marine areas, distribution and population, conservation tools and strategies). Keynote speakers will introduce thematic sessions. Also, a number of workshops, round-table discussions and specific meetings are scheduled and will be announced later.

Workshops

Participants willing to propose any particular workshop or event that they would like to organize are invited to submit their proposals to the Scientific & Programme Committee ( Paolo CASALE) by 1 April 2008. The final decision of accepting or not the above proposals remains with the Organizing Committee.

Conference language

The official conference language is English. Simultaneously translation will be available (English-French)

Registration fee

A registration fee of 100 EURO will be applied. The fee entitles you to receive the book of the abstracts and the conference proceedings on-site.

Financial support

A limited number of partial financial support packages will be made available by the organizers. Eligibility criteria include: (1) the acceptance of an abstract; and either (2a) residence in a developing country or country whose economy is in transition (For non-students participants) or (2b) full-time student status.

First announcement