Invasive ascidians are impacting ecosystems, creating a nuisance for the aquaculture industry, and are a major component of fouling communities. The aim of the third conference is to further address the continuing problems associated with invasive species of tunicates. We will once again bring together marine biologists and other people concerned with invasive ascidians, to explore the biology, ecology, impacts, management options for control, and other relevant topics discussed at the 2005 and 2007 IISSC's. The format of the three day conference includes invited plenary talks, contributed research presentations, posters, and discussions. Audience The conference target audience consists of marine biologists, shellfishery scientists, representatives of the shellfishery industry, members of local, state, and federal agencies concerned with coastal resources, and representatives from sponsoring organizations. Sponsors and Collaborators Fisheries and Oceans Canada, WHOI Ocean Life Institute, USGS-Woods Hole, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Northeast Aquatic Nuisance Species Panel, WHOI Sea Grant, MIT Sea Grant, and PEI Aquaculture Alliance.
Steering Committee Andrew Bagnall, Stephan Bullard, Jim Carlton, Mary Carman, Jeff Davidson, Vincent Guida, Andrea Locke, Neil MacNair, Judy Pederson, Page Valentine, Peter Warris and Bob Whitlatch Last updated: July 22, 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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