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Final Call for Abstracts
3rd International Bonefish and Tarpon Symposium
November 14 - 16, 2008
IGFA Headquarters
Dania Beach, FL
and
Islamorada, FL
The theme for the 3rd International Bonefish and Tarpon Symposium is 
Research and Conservation for the Future. This theme will provide a 
venue for taking what has been learned since the last symposium, and 
formulating a strong strategy for moving forward with research, 
conservation, and management.
The symposium will feature two days (November 14 – 15) of scientific 
presentations at International Game Fish Association headquarters in 
Dania Beach, Florida, and one day (November 16) of fishermen-oriented 
talks in Islamorada. Some scientific presentations will be chosen for 
revision to a general audience format for November 16.
Call For Abstracts: The Symposium Committee invites abstracts for 
presentations (oral and poster). Authors must indicate their preferred 
presentation format: 1) oral , 2) poster. Only one oral presentation 
will be accepted for each senior author. Abstract deadline is May 2, 
2008 (abstracts received after the deadline will be considered, but will 
not receive high priority in ranking).

The abstract should include, in this order:
1. A brief but descriptive title
2. List of authors, their affiliations, addresses, telephone numbers, 
and e-mail addresses
3. A presentation summary of 250 words or less
4. preference for oral or poster presentation

Abstracts must be submitted as attachments in Word, rtf, or txt format 
via email to [log in to unmask]

Registration will open May 5, 2008 ($100)
Tentative Symposium Schedule:
Friday, November 14:
Day – oral presentations
Evening – Poster Presentations, Banquet

Saturday, November 15:
Day – oral presentations; policy/management roundtable

Sunday, November 16:
Day – Selected presenters from Days 1 and 2, revised for a fishermen 
audience, will be given in a public forum in Islamorada



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Aaron J. Adams, Ph.D.
Program Manager, Fisheries Habitat Ecology Program 
Center for Fisheries Enhancement 
Mote Marine Lab 
Charlotte Harbor Field Station

and

Director of Operations and Research
Bonefish & Tarpon Unlimited

P.O. Box 2197
Pineland, FL 33945
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For Deliveries Use:
6644 Maria Drive
Saint James City, FL 33956
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239-283-1622 (p)
239-283-2466 (f)
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