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Presentation Text from Keynote speaker Alan Longhurst

February 11th, 2008

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Auction Items Needed!

August 9th, 2007

We are holding a raffle/auction during the Banquet on Thursday, 7 February. If you have items for this event (e.g., books, t-shirts, artwork, fish memorabilia, etc.), please contact TOM LAIDIG (auction coordinator) at Tom.Laidig@noaa.gov.

You can bring your items to the conference or send them to Tom Laidig, NMFS 110 Shaffer Rd Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

All proceeds support student awards and travel. We thank you in advance.

Keynote Speaker

July 21st, 2007

Our invited KEYNOTE SPEAKER will be Dr. Alan Longhurst. He will make a presentation and lead a group discussion on “The Sustainability Myth”.

Social Events

July 21st, 2007

SOCIAL EVENTS at 15th Western Groundfish Conference include:
Welcoming Reception during Registration at Cocoanut Grove.
Evening reception accompanying Poster Session, sponsored by California Department of Fish and Game.
Dessert at Monterey Bay Aquarium, with dinner served en route.
Banquet, special entertainment, and auction.

Field Trip for Spouses!

July 21st, 2007

Wednesday, February 6th. Take a guided walk through the world’s largest northern elephant seal breeding colony at Año Nuevo State Reserve, 25 miles north of Santa Cruz. Breeding season is December through March!

Interested? Contact Steve.Ralston@noaa.gov

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