Protect Water Protect the Aquatic Animals

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The central graphic in IAC 2008 logo design is a Chinese character for the word ¡§Water¡¨. Water is the basic unit of all living organisms, forming one of the most vital and intricate links to life. Water links up all land masses on this planet and connects all the continents across the globe. The ¡§water¡¨ character is written in brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese calligraphy, another ¡§Chinese¡¨ feature that represents the host country, China. The Chinese elements in this logo, highlights the important role which China will continue to play in animal protection and water conservation. The character is also written in such a way that it forms the letters ¡§I, A, C¡¨. The background globe serves as a reminder of the worldwide significance for this international event and how all countries need to stand united together in a goal and mission to protect and conserve the aquatic environment.

 

We have lined up the following discussion topics for IAC 2008:

 

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

 

Section One            Conservation and Education

This section will include papers on:

 

n         Ethics in Aquarium ¡V 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

This section will include papers on:

 

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 ¡V Challenges and Strategies

n         Aquarium Crisis Management

 

Section Three                Progress and Advances

This section will include papers on:

 

n         New Aquariums, New Advances?

n         New Exhibit Designs ¡VExhibiting Ecosystems ¡V 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 ¡V Dream or Reality?

n         A ¡§Future Look¡¨ at Our Changing Markets and Changing Audience

 

To find out more on how to submit papers, posters or DVDs that cover any of the above discussion topics, please refer our website: www.iac2008.cn.

 

About IAC

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.

 

IAC 2008
7th International Aquarium Congress

 

Dates
20 ¡V 24 Oct 2008 (Conference)
21 ¡V 23 Oct 2008 (Exhibition)

 

Venue
Shanghai International Convention Center

 

About Organiser ¡V 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.