International Congress SeaSink 2008, Oporto, Portugal
Oceans, representing about 70% of the earth surface, are considered as deposits for a large number of anthropogenic residues. Receiving input from human activities through land drainage, atmospheric deposition, rivers, and direct dumping, oceans act as sinks for several classes of compounds. Among these, several substances may be mobilized at any time, and may also be incorporated into the biota, hundreds of kilometres away from the original source. This scenario is progressively more likely to occur, and may endanger not only marine ecosystems but also human health, since oceans are also valuable sources of nutrients for human consumption. In any case, the ocean sinking capacity is an important service to mankind. A good example of this is the "ocean biological pump" and its usefulness in preventing a faster than observed accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. One of the most important scientific challenges is in preventing that carrying capacity of marine ecosystems to human induced stresses is exceeded.
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
- 15 March 2008: submission of abstracts for communications.
- 30 March 2008: notification to authors, if a given abstract was accepted for oral communication or for poster presentation, or not illegible.
- 30 April 2008: registration deadline; after this date a percentage of 20% - 50% on registration fees will be charged.
seasink2008@ufp.pt.
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