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Marine Natural History Society

 

The Bangor Conference 28th-30th March 2008

Marine Biodiversity Hotspots (and coldspots!)

PMNHS will be holding its annual meeting at Bangor, north Wales this year. There will be two days of talks (Friday and Saturday) followed by a field trip on the Sunday. The theme of hotspots is to enlighten the delegates to those locations or habitats that, through their natural (or otherwise) diversity of life, inspire biologists to investigate them; and in wishing to present a representative view of the environment, consideration of those areas known to be of low diversity are included (the Coldspots: get it!!).

'On a neap tide?' I hear you ask; due to the timing of Easter, we have moved to a neap tide, but rest assured, we can visit a lagoonal system that has inverted tides for the Sunday excursion. Laboratory space will be available and it may be possible to arrange diving for the Sunday in the cool waters of the Menai Strait! North Wales boasts sea and mountains in most views, resulting in superb scenery and walks. So you may wish to extend your visit by a few days. A dinner is arranged for the Friday night at the Eryl Mor hotel (near the pier), Bangor.

Call for papers: We would be delighted to hear from anyone who would like to present a paper at the conference. Speakers will not be charged the conference fee but will be asked to make a small contribution for refreshments.

Offers of papers to Paul Brazier (p.brazier@ccw.gov.uk).

Posters: There is a space for posters adjacent to the lecture hall for easy viewing during coffee/ tea breaks. Offers of posters to Paul Brazier (p.brazier@ccw.gov.uk).

Here you can download a location map and accommodation list,

a booking form , and a provisional program.