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the XXI Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM), Australia offered
to host a workshop on diseases in Antarctic wildlife. This Workshop is
now to be held at the headquarters of the Australian Antarctic Division
from 25 to 28 August 1998. It has been timed to immediately precede the
VII SCAR International Biology Symposium to be held in Christchurch New
Zealand from 31 August to 4 September, to enable participants to attend
both meetings.=20
</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times</param><bigger>Objectives
</bigger></fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>The
objectives of the workshop are to identify the potential for disease
incursion into Antarctica's wildlife, and to develop a series of
recommendations to be presented to the ATCM to reduce the risk of such
introductions and limit the consequences of any disease establishment
and spread.=20
The workshop will focus on diseases of birds and seals breeding within
the Antarctic Treaty area and will consider both endemic and exotic
diseases. It will also take into account scientific information
relating to diseases of wildlife in the subantarctic.=20
</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times</param><bigger>The workshop will
review the following topics:
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</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>The status and
epidemiology of disease in birds and seals in Antarctica=20
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</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>prevailing
Antarctic environmental conditions and the ecology and characteristics
of the biota that might influence the introduction and spread of
disease (such as migration, scavenging, overlap of habitat, discrete or
interbreeding populations)=20
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</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>Changing risks
in introduction of disease (such as tourism, global climate change)=20
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</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>Mechanisms to
control the introduction and spread of disease including disease
preparedness and response plans=20
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</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>Relevant current
and future research of nations working in Antarctica=20
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</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>International
treaties and the legal framework for the control of introduction to and
spread of disease among Antarctica's wildlife.
A series of case studies on the outbreak of disease in wild,
non-Antarctic, populations of seals and birds will be considered as an
aid to the workshop.
</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times</param><bigger>An Invitation
</bigger></fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>The
workshop is open to all interested parties particularly those who can
contribute to formulating plans and practical measures for responding
to the risk of introduced diseases, and to identify priority areas for
future research.=20
Invited review papers on the above topics will be presented. Additional
posters or oral presentations are encouraged. It is intended that the
proceedings of the workshop will be published.
</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times</param><bigger>Cost=20
</bigger></fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>A cost
of $Aus100 per head, will be levied to cover the cost of refreshments
and documents.
</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times</param><bigger>Accommodation
</bigger></fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>We have
obtained a bulk booking at St Ives Motel, 86 Sandy Bay Road and
Woolmers Inn 123 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay 7005. All have full kitchen
facilities and ensuite bathrooms. Both are a short walk to Salamanca,
the waterfront and the city.
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</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>St Ives $69
Single or $79 Double or Twin
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</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>Woolmers $85
Single or Double or $120 for a two bedroom. Some units will accommodate
up to 5 people at only $69 plus $15 each extra person. So if you are
willing to share please note clearly on your Registration form, this
could bring your accommodation cost down to as little as $26 per night.
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Bookings must be confirmed by 31 May 1998 and include a $50 deposit to
secure the booking with the balance paid directly to the Hotel on
departure. =20
Please note: Prices were correct at the time of printing but can be
subject to slight variation. Should you fail to arrive without prior
notification your deposit will be forfeited.
</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times</param><bigger>Further
Information
</bigger></fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>Those
interested in the workshop should visit our website=20
<bold>http://www.aadc.antdiv.gov.au/human_impacts/disease_workshop/
</bold>Further information on the meeting itself, including background
and research information and news will be placed at this web site as it
becomes available. Research workers are encouraged to submit abstracts
of their work, or any other relevant information, for posting on the
web.=20
=46or additional information please contact:
Dr Knowles Kerry
Australian Antarctic Division
Channel Highway Kingston
Tasmania 7050 Australia
Phone, +61 3 62323363
=46ax, +61 3 62323351
E-mail
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</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times</param><bigger>Registration of
interest
</bigger></fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>If you
are interested in receiving information or attending the workshop
please print this page, complete the details and send to:
</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times</param>Diseases in Antarctic
Wildlife
Mures Convention Management
Victoria Dock Hobart 7000
Tasmania Australia
</fontfamily><bold><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>Please
return the following before 31 May 1998
</fontfamily></bold><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>Title/Surname_=
_____________________________
Given Names ______________________________
Institution _________________________________
<bold>*Email</bold> ___________________________________
Postal Address _____________________________
_________________________________________
City_________________ Postcode_____________
State/Country______________________________
Telephone Number _________________________
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Please tick one of the following options:
_____ I wish to attend=20
_____ I am interested in presenting a poster/oral paper with the
provisional title: ________________________________________
________________________________________
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</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times</param><bigger>Accommodation
Details=20
</bigger></fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>I wish
to reserve accommodation at=20
_____ St Ives Motel
_____ Woolmers Inn
Please tick one of the following options:
_____ I would like a private room
_____ I am willing to share
I wish to share my room with__________________________
Tentative dates of stay___________________
</fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times</param><bigger>Payment
</bigger></fontfamily><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>Workshop
registration $100 plus,
Accommodation $50 deposit
<bold>Total $150.00
</bold>I wish to pay by:
Visa / MasterCard / Cheque
</fontfamily></bigger><fontfamily><param>Times_New_Roman</param>(payable
to Diseases in Antarctic Wildlife, Mures Convention Management)
<bigger>Card Number __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Expiry Date ____________________________
Account Name _________________________
Signature ________________Date__________
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* Wherever possible additional information will be provided on the web
site or sent by email.
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