43rd Annual Symposium
European Association for Aquatic Mammals
24th – 26th of March, 2015
CALL FOR PAPERS
The European Association for Aquatic Mammals invites authors to submit abstracts for oral, poster and short talk
presentations for its upcoming 43rd Annual Symposium, which is due to take place in Kolmårdens Wildlife Park,
Sweden, from 24th – 26th of March, 2015.
All topics related to marine mammal science and husbandry (including conservation, education, veterinary
medicine, operant conditioning, et cetera) are acceptable.
For the 43rd Annual Symposium, the EAAM will especially encourage presentations dedicated to “North Atlantic/
temperate seas” and “Marine mammals in a changing climate”.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
Abstract Submission Deadline: 8th of December 2014
Pre-registration for the first author: 15th of January 2015.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS:
Students are particularly encouraged to submit presentations. Students are eligible for the Prize for best student
presentation (Oral and Poster) and for the EAAM student Grant for Symposium participation – which includes
symposium fee and a contribution to housing costs during the Symposium.
You will be considered for the above awards, only if your submission be accompanied by a support letter from
your University or Professor.
PHD students are candidates for EAAM Student Grants and Prizes only if accompanied by a declaration that a
PhD grant is the only subsistence source or only marine mammal related activity.
Please refer to the Student guidelines at the EAAM website
Special Remarks:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS
Please read the following recommendations carefully before submitting any abstract:
The abstract must include:
-Title;
- Author(s); if more than one, please mark presenter with an asterisk (*);
- Affiliation of (each) author;
- Summary of presentation;
- The abstract should be complete and informative (objectives, methods, results, conclusions);
- The text should have a maximum length of 200 words (font Arial, size 11);
- Line drawings, figures, graphs, charts, et cetera, should not be included;
- Author(s) wishing to present more than one abstract must submit separate submission forms;
- Abstract(s) submitted by students should be reviewed beforehand by their supervisor(s).
- The Scientific Committee reserves itself the right to accept or decline each presentation and may ask author(s)
to adjust the presentation(s) and/or their format (ex: from oral to poster presentation or vice versa).
- The Scientific Committee only accepts electronic abstract submission.
- Oral presentations: The allowed presentation time will be 15 minutes, plus 5 minutes for discussion.
- Posters: Poster size is A0 vertical (115.0 cm high x 83.0 cm wide).
- Short Talks: Will be of a maximum of 5 minute duration. The presenter will be notified when one minute is left.
- Presenting authors must be registered for the symposium no later than 15th of January 2015.
Please return by e-mail and no later than 8th of December 2014 to the Scientific Committee of the EAAM
(E-mail: vet@marineland.fr) and to the President Elect (brad.andrews@seaworld.com)
43rd Annual Symposium
European Association for Aquatic Mammals
24th – 26th of March, 2015
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
It's necessary to submit one submission form per abstract.
Save this document with the surname of the first author (ex.: “Hartmann.doc” or –in the case of several abstracts“Hartmann01.doc”) and send it by email to both vet@marineland.fr and brad.andrews@seaworld.com
MANDATORY:
- To be accepted, an abstract submitted requires that the Pre-Registration Fee for the presenting author must
be paid.
- Students are required to submit proof of their student status. Awarded students will be reimbursed.
Please answer the following questions:
IF ANY OF THE BELOW FIELDS IS NOT FILLED IN, YOUR ABSTRACT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
Poster or Oral or Short Talk Presentation: ………………………………………………………
Is the first author a Student* (Yes/No): …………
*Students are required to submit proof of their student status.
Audiovisual means required other than PowerPoint (specify or “NONE”): ……………...
Corresponding author, with email address and telephone number:
Author: ……………………….
Telephone: ……………………….
Email: …………………………....
PLEASE NOTE: All correspondence related to your abstract will be sent to the email address you provide! It is
your responsibility to check this particular email account, in case you have several accounts
Title (Not in Capitals, font Arial 11, bold):
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Authors: Surname followed by first letter of the name, ending with affiliation number e.g. Papadopoulos,
G. (1). Please indicate presenting author:
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Affiliation of authors (full address):
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Abstract (200 words, aligned to the left, font Arial 11):
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Please return by e-mail and no later than 8th of December 2014 to the Scientific Committee of the EAAM
(E-mail: vet@marineland.fr) and to the President Elect (brad.andrews@seaworld.com)