No. 7.0 ¡V Dec 2007

IMPORTANT¡G SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS¡I Two More Months to Closing for Paper Submissions ¡]Deadline: 31 January 2008¡^!

Many regions around the world, particularly in Asia, are experiencing rapid development and progress. Unfortunately, some of these economic activities have inevitably led to the pollution and damage of our aquatic environment. The pressing challenge for all of us ¡V Conservationists, Scientists, and Educators ¡V is to collaborate as partners and adopt a proactive approach towards the preservation and sustainability of our aquatic environment. With public education, we can create positive changes on people¡¦s attitudes and behaviors.

Share with us your research findings and experiences on how the public aquariums can help to protect the aquatic environment. You may want to submit your papers under the following discussion topics that have been lined up for IAC 2008:

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.

The deadline for paper submissions is 31 Jan 2008. The IAC Program Committee will review all submissions and notify everyone by 7 Apr 2008. Presentation details will be provided at that time.

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

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

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.