La MICA Biological Station organizing a meeting for biologists and conservationists researching or working with Panamanian snakes. This is our first announcement of the meeting. Join the mailing list and begin to get excited about this opportunity!
Meeting Information
Purpose: To discuss and organize research conducted in Panama on snakes in an effort to advance efforts and form collaborations
Proposed date: December 2012
Proposed length: 3 days + optional field trip
Proposed location: Panama City, Panama (international airport code PTY)
Expected Attendees: Researchers, students, zookeepers, and conservationists from Panama and around the world
Proposed topics:
Systematics and Taxonomic Work
Snake Venom Research and Availability within Panama
Ecology and Natural History
Conservation
Education about Snakes within Panama
Schedule
Day 0: Arrive in Panama throughout day
Evening social
Day 1: Welcome Speech
Talks
Evening trip to Pipeline Road
Day 2: Talks
Evening informal discussions/cultural event/silent auction
Day 3: Talks in morning
Closing around noon
Travel to El Cope for those partaking in tour
Day 4: Tour of La MICA Biological Station (http://www.lamica.org)/Omar Torrijos National Park
Day 5: Return to Panama City
To join the mailing list or learn more about snake research in Panama, please visit http://www.lamica.org/teamsnakepanama.html. Join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Team-Snake-Panama/202999563070774.
Please note: La MICA understand that the 7thWorld Congress of Herpetology is meeting in 2012. Some have suggested that we hold this meeting as a symposium at that meeting. However, we would like for Panamanians to attend the Snake Working Group meeting. Because of restrictions with VISAs (cost and difficulty of acquisition) and travel (cost), it would be impossible for most Panamanians to attend World Congress. People from the US, Canada, and most European countries can travel to Panama without a VISA and can remain in Panama for up to 6 months on just a tourist card. Flights currently are ~$500 roundtrip Washington DC to Panama City. It is our goal to keep our meeting affordable for all who wish to attend.
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