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SEABIRDS AT RISK
As more and more species
head toward diminished numbers and even extinction,
the Southern Hemisphere
Ornithological Congress (SHOC 2000) will examine the
impact of both natural
and man-made threats to sea birds.
The Congress will be held at Griffith
University, Brisbane, from 27 June to
2 July 2000 and will present over 200
speakers.
Thursday, 29 June will offer an opportunity to examine Seabird
Conservation
Issues. The Southern Hemisphere, particularly the
Antarctic Oceans, is home
to a very large proportion of the world's
seabirds. This Symposium focuses
on threats to habitat and food supply
including those from international
fisheries, oil spills, while human
visitation and stress may affect the
health of individuals.
For
further information please contact the Secretariat on (07) 3870 8831 or
fax
(07) 3371 9514.
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