Gelata on the Edge: Innovative Approaches to Understanding the Diversity and Ecology of Gelatinous Organisms

Please consider joining us at the upcoming ASLO meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico for a special session entitled, "Gelata on the Edge: Innovative Approaches to Understanding the Diversity and Ecology of Gelatinous Organisms".  A brief description of the session is included below.  Abstract submissions are due by October 3, 2006 ( www.aslo.org/santafe2007 ).

Feb 4-9, 2007 Session SS42

Gelata on the Edge: Innovative Approaches to Understanding the Diversity and Ecology of Gelatinous Organisms

Understanding the diversity and ecology of the gelatinous zooplankton is often limited by collection and laboratory techniques.  Recent advances in both of these areas have inspired scientists to investigate the numerous and often substantial roles that gelata play in the aquatic environment.  The goal of this session is to bring together researchers who are using innovative tools to investigate gelatinous zooplankton and their relationships to other organisms.  We welcome studies from a wide variety of disciplines that provide a novel perspective on the role of gelata in marine ecosystems.