About
The biannual event "Working Meeting of South American Specialists in Aquatic Mammals (RT)", and "SOLAMAC Congress (Latin American Society of Specialists in Aquatic Mammals)" is the most important scientific forum in Latin America on the research and conservation of aquatic mammals, considered vital for the balance of the environments in which they live. The event originated in the 1980s, with the initial studies on aquatic mammals in Latin America and concerns with their conservation and of the environments in which they live. The last RT happened in Lima, Peru, at the beginning of November 2018. In the final plenary session of SOLAMAC, the candidacy of Northeast Brazil, more specifically Bahia, was accepted for the next conference.
Presentation
RT and SOLAMAC
Since 1984, the Latin American scientific community gathered biannually to discuss aspects related to aquatic mammals in these countries during the Working Meetings of South American Specialists in Aquatic Mammals (RT). In 1994, at the end of the 4th RT in Florianópolis, Brazil, the need for a society to bring together researchers in aquatic mammals, support their research and conservation, as well as to promote their importance for the ecosystems, became evident. Thus, in 1996, a group of experts established the “Latin American Society of Specialists in Aquatic Mammals (SOLAMAC)” during the 7th RT in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Theme
Traditionally, there is a central theme for the meeting, which will guide its activities, such as talks, plenaries and round tables. Aiming to integrate the development of human activities with aquatic mammal conservation, the theme of the 19th RT/XIII SOLAMAC will be
“Aquatic Mammals in the Anthropocene: Challenges and Conservation Perspectives”
approached in five broad themes, which will guide all activities:
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Marine debris (Ocean and River Pollution and its impacts on aquatic mammals)
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Bycatch (accidental mortality of aquatic mammals in fishing nets)
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Acoustic Pollution (anthropogenic noise in the ocean and its impacts on aquatic mammals)
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Shipstrikes (collisions between ships and aquatic mammals)
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Management (bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and public policies and actions for the conservation of aquatic mammals and their habitats)
Submissions
Receipt of abstracts for the event
May 5th to August 15th
Disclosure of abstract approval
august 29
Note: Each registered delegate is entitled to submit two abstracts, with no limit on authors.
Location
Praia do Forte, Bahia, is a world tourism destination, best known for its natural beauty and excellent infrastructure, with large international resorts, hotels and restaurants, and only 60 km from Salvador international airport. Praia do Forte is also home to two of the largest and most important marine conservation projects in Brazil, the Humpback Whale Project and Project Tamar.
The “19th Working Meeting of South American Specialists in Aquatic Mammals” and “8th Latin American Society of Specialists in Aquatic Mammals Congress” will be held in the Praia do Forte Convention Center, with capacity for 650 people.
A list of inns has been selected that will offer a special discount for the participants of the event. Check the list HERE.
Transfer parceiro: Holder Brasil
Telefone: (71) 9 9997 - 3986
E-mail: comercial@holder.net.br
Organizers
General Coordinators
Prof. Dr. Marcos Rossi-Santos (Federal University of the Recôncavo da Bahia - UFRB | Federal University of Bahia - UFBA)
Prof. Dr. Flávio José de Lima Silva (Rio Grande do Norte State University - UERN | Rotator Dolphin Project)
Organizing Committee
Dr. Fernanda Löffler Niemeyer Attademo (Center for Environmental Studies and Monitoring - CEMAM)
msc. Aline Bomfim Ventura (Center for Environmental Studies and Monitoring - CEMAM)
MSc. Marcia Engel (Jubarte Whale Institute - IBJ)
MSc. Luena Fernandes (Instituto Baleia Jubarte - IBJ)
MSc. Rafaela Cristina Faria de Souza (Instituto Baleia Jubarte - IBJ)
Dr. Fábia de Oliveira Luna (ICMBio | National Center for Research and Conservation of Aquatic Mammals -CMA)
MSc. Adriana Vieira de Miranda (ICMBio | National Center for Research and Conservation of Aquatic Mammals - CMA)
Dr. Juan Pablo Torres-Florez (ICMBio | National Center for Research and Conservation of Aquatic Mammals - CMA)
teacher Dr. Renata Sousa Lima (Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte - UFRN)
Dr. Maria Emilia Morete (VIVA Instituto Verde Azul)
Biol. Marina Leite Marques (VIVA Instituto Verde Azul)
MSc. Lume Garcia Monteiro de Souza (Dolphin Rotator Project)
Adriana Israel de Almeida Pereira (Cetaceans of the White Coast Project - PCCB UERN e Center for Environmental Studies and Monitoring - CEMAM)
MSc. Raquel Marinho de Souza Cavalcante (Cetaceans of Costa Branca Project - PCCB UERN and Center for Environmental Studies and Monitoring - CEMAM)
MSc. Rafael Ângelo Revoredo (Cetaceans of the White Coast Project - PCCB UERN e Center for Environmental Studies and Monitoring - CEMAM)
Scientific Committee
Prof. Dr. Marcos Rossi-Santos (Federal University of the Recôncavo da Bahia - UFRB | Federal University of Bahia - UFBA)
Prof. Dr. Flávio José de Lima Silva (Rio Grande do Norte State University - UERN | Rotator Dolphin Project)
Dr. Fernanda Löffler Niemeyer Attademo (Center for Environmental Studies and Monitoring - CEMAM)
MSc. Marcia Engel (Jubarte Whale Institute - IBJ)
Dr. Fábia de Oliveira Luna (ICMBio | National Center for Research and Conservation of Aquatic Mammals -CMA)
teacher Dr. Renata Sousa Lima (Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte - UFRN)
Dr. Maria Emilia Morete (VIVA Instituto Verde Azul)
Dr. Juan Pablo Torres-Florez (ICMBio | National Center for Research and Conservation of Aquatic Mammals - CMA)
Join us!
SPONSOR this event
We have sponsorship options “Whale-Azul”, “Peixe-Boi”, “Elefante-Marinho” and “Toninha”. And the "Orca" option for supporters.
YOU CAN BE A SPONSOR OR SUPPORTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
BALEIA-AZUL - Most prominent logo on the event's website, promotional materials, board of directors and releases; exclusive banners at the Convention Center; promotional exhibition stand. (Investment: BRL 100,000.00 or more)
PEIXE-BOI - Most prominent logo on the event's website, promotional materials, board of directors and releases; promotional exhibition stand. (Investment: R$ 50,000.00 - R$ 99,000.00)
ELEFANTE -MARINHO - Logo on the event's website, promotional materials, board of directors and releases; promotional exhibition stand. (Investment: BRL 20,000.00 - BRL 49,000.00)
TONINHA - Logo on the event's website, promotional materials and director's table; promotional exhibition stand. (Investment: BRL 10,000 - BRL 19,000.00)
SUPPORT ORCA - The event also offers the possibility of publicizing your brand by inserting institutional material in the participants. (Investment: BRL 1,000.00)
EXHIBITORS
The 2 x 2 m wide exhibitor booths will be set up in a shaded area outside the Convention Centre and will have a table, chairs and electricity connection. Food trucks will be parked in the same area, which will be the delegates’ meeting point during lunch and coffee breaks.
Price:
Latin American Nonprofit & Artisans: R$ 1,500
Nonprofit - High income Country and Businesses: R$ 3,000
BECOME AN EXHIBITOR!
Contact: contato.19rtsolamac@gmail.com
More details here!
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