Science Meeting in Loreto

This should be an interesting event. I hope to make it and maybe I'll see some of you there!

Applying Science to the Conservation and Management of Natural Resources throughout Northwest Mexico

May 25-27, 2011

Loreto, B.C.S.

The Ocean Foundation, in collaboration with a diverse collection of research institutions, government agencies and non-governmental organizations, cordially invites you to save the date for a conservation science symposium discussing the application of science to the conservation and management of natural resources throughout Northwest Mexico, to be held May 25 to 27, 2011 in Loreto, B.C.S., Mexico.

Through a series of oral and poster presentations, panel discussions, and workshops, we will explore marine and terrestrial issues, helping to define priorities for conservation throughout the region.

The topics of discussion will include some of today’s most pressing issues, such as:

• Climate change and its impacts on habitat and biodiversity,
• Freshwater quality, quantity, and alternative sources of water,
• Fisheries and coastal communities,
• Development, urbanization and the sustainable use of natural resources, and
• Natural protected areas, connectivity and biodiversity.

Participating Organizations and Institutions:
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Ayuntamiento de Loreto, California Academy of Sciences, Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada, Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas de México, Comunidad y Biodiversidad, A.C., Eco-Alianza de Loreto, A.C., Grupo Tortuguero de las Californias, A.C., Instituto Nacional de la Pesca de México, Laguna San Ignacio Ecosystem Science Project, ProEsteros, A.C., Pro Peninsula and The Ocean Foundation, Sociedad de Historia Natural Niparaja, A.C., The Nature Conservancy, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur.