Local Organiser
Plankton 2011: Biodiversity & Global Change
Plymouth, UK.  22/23 Sept 2011
Abstract submission to www.plankton2011.org
 
Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that registration is now open for Plankton 2011: An International Symposium on Plankton Biodiversity and Global Change.

The fees for the symposium are as follows:
Early-bird Registration £100. Discounted registration £50 (for students, PMSP members and Alumni; proof must be shown) .  
(Early-bird registration is available until 30th April)
Reverting to £125. Discounted registration £75 (for students, PMSP members and Alumni proof must be shown).

Fees include: Entrance to symposium, delegates pack, refreshments and lunch.

The evening social will be held at the National Marine Aquarium and includes a champagne reception, tours and a dinner. The cost of the evening will be £29.95. Places are limited for this, and will be offered on a first come basis bookable at registration.  

In order to book you place please go to http://www.plankton2011.org/registration.aspx 

We have an exciting line of speakers already confirmed which include:

Chris Reid:  What have we learnt in the 80 years of the North Atlantic CPR Survey?
Trevor Platt: Visible spectral radiometry: phytoplankton time series from remote sensing of ocean colour.
Boris Worm: Global chlorophyll trends over the last century.
Stephen Maberly: Freshwater plankton: monitoring, mechanisms and models to comprehend the past and forecast the future.
Graham Hosie: Changes in Antarctic plankton and krill: consequences for the food web and humans.
David Checkley: Monitoring plankton in the future
John Spicer: Alister Hardy - the man and his beliefs

We are still seeking papers and abstract submission is still open if you wish to submit your paper with a deadline of 1st May 2011.

Further details on the symposium will be found at www.plankton2011.org

We hope you will be able to join us.

Best Regards

Plankton 2011 Committee