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Want to learn more about the latest developments and efforts made to protect the aquatic environment? Register for IAC 2008!

The International Aquarium Congress, commonly known as IAC, is probably the most important and prestigious event for the public aquarium industry. The congress which is held every four years, gathers professionals from public aquarium all around the world to share and learn about new developments in research, technology, management and other related issues for the industry. A mini exhibition will also be held concurrently during the event, providing an opportunity for businesses that offer products or services for the public aquarium industry.

A series of interesting conference topics are being lined up for the upcoming congress. These topics are carefully designed by our program committee members. The topics seek to answer the current and future challenges facing the public aquarium industry in its role to protect the aquatic environment. The congress will be held over a period of five days. If you are interested to submit your papers, posters or DVDs that cover any of the following discussion topics, please refer our website: www.iac2008.cn.

Theme
Progress and Conservation - The role of aquariums in protecting the aquatic environment

Section One Conservation and Education

n Ethics in Aquarium – the Green Movement is Coming

n Innovative Education Programs, Strategies, Exhibits and Their Effectiveness

n Conservation Strategies and Their Implementation

n Linking the Aquarium with Field Conservation Programs

n Building Successful Partnership and Collaborations

n Sponsorship and Marketing for Conservation

n Strategies to Connect Guests with Aquatic Animals and Ecosystems

Section Two Husbandry and Management

n Water Quality Management in Closed Recirculation Systems

n New Developments in Life Support Systems

n Captive Breeding for Conservation

n Medical Advances in Aquatic Animal Husbandry

n New Developments in Nutrition and Feeding Regimes

n Sustainable Collection Strategies for the Future

n Aquarium Management and Operations

n Business Management and Marketing Strategies - Can Aquariums Combine Conservation with Commercial Success?

n Staff Management and Training – Challenges and Strategies

n Aquarium Crisis Management

Section Three Progress and Advances

n New Aquariums, New Advances?

n New Exhibit Designs –Exhibiting Ecosystems – the New Challenge

n Legislation and Government Regulations Affecting Aquaria

n International Aquarium Standards and Accountability

n International Cooperation between Aquariums in Developed and Developing Countries

n Sustainable Aquariums – Dream or Reality?

n A “Future Look” at Our Changing Markets and Changing Audience

Look for us at the 2007 Annual Meeting of ACCNSMA

This is an important event for the public aquarium industry in China. Organised by the Aquarium Committee of Chinese Association of Natural Science Museums (ACCNSMA), this year’s annual meeting, it will be held in Urumuqi, Xinjiang, from 10 to 14 September 2007.

IAC 2008 has the honour to present to attendees during the opening ceremony on 11 September 2007, an update on the progress of our preparation for IAC 2008. An information counter will also be set up from 10 to 13 September 2007 to answer any enquiries regarding to IAC 2008. You can also sign up for IAC 2008 during this period!

About IAC 2008

The International Aquarium Congress, commonly known as IAC, is probably the most important and prestigious event for the public aquarium industry. The congress which is held every four years, gathers professionals from public aquariums all around the world to share and learn about new developments in research, technology, management and other related issues for the industry. A mini exhibition is also held concurrently during the event, providing an opportunity for businesses that offer products or services for the public aquarium industry.

Dates
20 – 24 Oct 2008 (Conference)
21 – 23 Oct 2008 (Exhibition)

Venue
Shanghai International Convention Center

Theme
Progress and Conservation - The role of aquariums in protecting the aquatic environment

About Organiser – Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

At Shanghai Ocean Aquarium (“SOA”), we welcome you to the biggest aquarium in Shanghai and one of the most beautiful ones in the world. The Aquarium has a total built in area of 20, 500 square meters. It is a US $50 million joint investment by Singapore-based Straco Corporation Limited and China's China Poly Group. Since its opening in February 2002, SOA has received more than 1 million visitors every  year from within China and all over the world.

Located just next to the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai's bustling financial district of Lujiazui, SOA is divided into 9 different thematic zones, with a collection of more than 450 species of aquatic animals from the five continents and four oceans. The design concept of SOA is to bring our visitors along an underwater journey that starts from China and continues throughout the major continents and regions of the world.

Each zone in the Aquarium is specially designed to recreate the most natural surroundings for our aquatic animals, and to enable our visitors to experience and admire the uniqueness of every region around the world. SOA is currently the only aquarium in the world to have a separate exhibition zone that showcases aquatic animals from China, particularly rare and precious species from the famous Yangtze River.

　 　

At SOA our mission is to inspire visitors of all ages and from all walks of life to better understand and care about our rivers and oceans. Through fascinating exhibits and interactive programs, we aim to provide both entertainment and education for every person that walks into the aquarium.