Announcing the 10th International Seagrass Biology Workshop

The State University of Rio de Janeiro and the Institute for Brazilian Marine Biodiversity will be hosting the Tenth International Seagrass Biology Workshop from 25–30 November, 2012 at the Pontal da Ferradura Convention Centre in Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

With the emphasis on providing an agreeable and comfortable environment to talk serious seagrass science the workshop will be organized into:

• Plenary lectures from invited speakers;
• Oral and poster presentations addressing specific topics within major themes;
• Half-day study groups, which will consist of multi-disciplinary team activities focused on cutting-edge global and regional issues in seagrass research, methods, conservation, reviews and habitat health;
• Fieldtrip to local seagrass habitats.

Organizers will invite a select group of speakers and devise creative ways to facilitate discussion. During interactive themed sessions and study groups we will encourage participants to go beyond one-way communication.

The Workshop will open on 25 November with an evening reception at the Pontal da Ferradura Convention Centre in Búzios. The event will close on the evening of 29 November with a final reception.

The International Seagrass Biology Workshops have been held since 1993 when the first meeting took place in Kominato, Japan. The International Seagrass Biology Workshop (ISBW) is an official activity of the World Seagrass Association.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the next International Seagrass Biology Workshop! Please register your interest by replying to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on Facebook (isbw10) for further announcements and updates.

A website with more info will be available soon.

Local Organizing Committee.