February 20-21, 2013

The Fishermen and Scientists Research Society (FSRS) will be holding its 20th Annual Conference on February 20 - 21, 2013 at the Best Western Glengarry Hotel in Truro, NS.

Planned workshop topics include:

  • Our Journey So Far – A Retrospective and Look Ahead at the Next 20 Years
  • Our Changing Oceans – Climate Change is Here
  • What Marine Animals Can Tell Us About Oceans and Climate Change
  • Changes in Physical Oceanography
  • Update on Mackerel Research
  • Leatherback Sea Turtles
  • Predator-Prey Relationships Between Atlantic Cod and Grey Seals
  • Marine Protected Area Planning – What is the Process and How can Fishermen Give Input
  • Mapping of Lobster Landings and Effort

The conference will also include:

  • Scientific Program Committee Report and Workplan for 2013
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Reception and Dutch Auction
  • Pecha Kucha Presentation Competition
  • Posters and Displays, including a Student Poster Competition

For more information contact Patty King at 902-876-1160 or info@fsrs.ns.ca 

To register, click on the following link to the FSRS website:  www.fsrs.ns.ca/conference.html