Call for abstracts.
The call for abstracts for the 55th Annual Symposium in Cesenatico, Italy will open soon. We invite members, professionals and students to share their work with the aquatic mammal community.
Waves of Knowledge: Global Perspectives and Collaboration for Aquatic Animal Science and Conservation
What we’re looking for.
Abstracts are welcome across all topics related to marine mammal science and husbandry. If your work advances the field, it belongs here.
Welfare
Assessment, enrichment and evidence-based practice that improves the lives of aquatic mammals in human care.
Training
Operant conditioning and the husbandry behaviours behind better care, cooperation and welfare.
Veterinary medicine
Clinical medicine, diagnostics, nutrition and advances in the medical management of aquatic mammals.
Conservation
Population conservation, rescue and rehabilitation, and the science that underpins species recovery.
Behavioural research
Cognition, social behaviour and the studies that deepen our understanding of these animals.
Education
Public engagement, outreach and the programmes that connect audiences to marine mammal science.
Ways to present.
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Oral presentation
A full spoken talk to the assembly during the scientific sessions.
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Short talk
A brief, focused presentation for concise findings or works in progress.
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Video presentation
A pre-recorded presentation for work best shown in motion.
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Poster presentation
A poster displayed across the symposium, with dedicated viewing time.
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Roundtable discussion
A moderated group session to debate a theme with the community.
How to submit.
EAAM members submit directly from their dashboard once logged in. Not a member yet, or submitting on someone’s behalf? Download the submission form from the EAAM website, complete it with your title, author list, preferred presentation format and abstract text, and email it to our symposium team.
StudentsYou’re encouraged to submit — presentations are eligible for best-presentation prizes and EAAM Student Grants toward fees and housing. Submissions need a support letter from your institution or professor; PhD students also include a declaration that marine mammal research is their primary activity.
