17th International Pectinid Workshop

The 17th International Pectinid Workshop will be held from 22nd to 28th April, 2009, in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia (Spain).

The International Pectinid Workshop series commenced in 1975 and have been held in a range of venues around the globe during the past 33 years. The workshop is dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge concerning the scallop species of the world, particularly those of commercial importance. Pectinids have a worldwide economic and ecological importance as evidenced by the more than 125 participants from 25 countries who usually attend the workshops.

The 17th Workshop will focus on the aquaculture, fisheries, physiology and reproduction, biochemistry and genetics of scallops. Participants will have the unique opportunity to “network” with fellow researchers, resource managers, aquaculturists, conservationists, fishermen, and economists.

The International Pectinid Workshops have traditionally been a week-long meeting for scientists, fisheries managers, academics, students and industry participants who specialise on scallops. The meetings are marked by informality and open communication. The Workshops have always been a venue in which as much business and information exchange takes place outside the main meeting rooms as it does during formal sessions.

All individuals involved with Pectinids are strongly encouraged to submit an abstract for consideration as an oral or poster presentation at the workshop. The workshop will include presentations in six topics above mentioned (for details see instructions for authors).

See deadlines in schedule.