2008 Annual Meeting Symposia:
Nov 6-9
Vancouver, BC, Canada

The speakers for this year's symposia have not all been finalized; please check back for additional information.

Thursday, Nov 6th 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Student Workshop: ~~~~~

"Ocean Acidification and Climate Change: Dis-Solving the mystery"
Jim Barry (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute)
Gretchen Hofmann (University of California, Santa Barbara)
Terrie Klinger (University of Washington)


Friday, Nov 7th, Morning Session: WSN Student Comittee Symposium: ~~~~~

Ecological Perspectives Through Stable Isotope Analysis
From time-to-time, new tools and techniques are developed that allow ecologists to pose new questions and take fresh looks at ecosystems. This symposium gathers together ecologists who are improving our understanding of nature through stable isotope analysis. Speakers will discuss how stable isotopes have furthered their perspectives on ancient and modern-day communities.

Bruce Finney - Idaho State University
Mark Page - University of California, Santa Barbara
Evgeny Pakhomov - University of British Columbia
Anne Salomon - Simon Fraser University


Saturday, November 8th, Morning Session: WSN Presidential Symposium: ~~~~~~~

Women in Marine Biology: Personal Perspectives from the Field

Note from WSN President, Kathy Ann Miller:
I've been teaching field courses for many years, and continue to be struck by the preponderance of women in my classes. Here in the 21st century, I am encouraged by the contributions of women in marine biology and their professional success. I've asked speakers for their perspectives on their own education, experiences, and choices in their careers, and how the setting for women in marine biology has changed over the years. I've asked them to assess where we are now, and what is needed to support women (and the men in their lives) as they balance careers with family life and mental health.

There will be an opportunity for questions and comments.

Saturday, November 8th, Morning Session: Presentation of Lifetime Achievement Award

Saturday, November 8th, Morning Session: Presentation of Naturalist of the Year

Sunday, November 9th, Morning Session: Plenary Speaker (TBA) ~~~~~~