Programme
The focus of ESOMM-2014, similar to previous ESOMM meetings, is to link science to policy. By inviting the most relevant stakeholders (regulators, scientists, industry, governments, etc.) we hope to facilitate and reinforce this interaction. Originating as a NATO meeting, the main focal point for ESOMM will be the environmental effects of sonar sound; but over the years more sound sources have given rise to similar discussions and challenges, and we would like to encourage exchange of knowledge between different communities. The ESOMM meeting provides a platform to communicate recent scientific results and challenges in combination with addressing the needs from policy and regulator perspectives.
We are aiming to facilitate the start of registration Sunday 7 September. A combined and informal “get together” that evening is presently considered. After the official opening on Monday 8 September by Rear Admiral Rob Bauer, Director for Plans, NL-MOD, we continue the first day with the focus on linking all involved stakeholders. First paper of the meeting will be presented by prof. Walter Munk. The next days this will be followed by a series of thematic plenary sessions. A full list of session topics can be found on the website (see below). The plenary sessions will be concluded on Thursday afternoon. Friday 12 September is scheduled for dedicated project meetings/workshops in The Hague. Transportation from Amsterdam to The Hague on Thursday will be arranged.
Penultimate Programme now available here. All abstracts can be downloaded here. Note that both programme and abstract book will be provided in printed version upon arrival at the meeting.
Like in the previous conferences, a combined representation of science and policy communities (traditionally by invitation only) is aimed for. The following (non-exclusive, preliminary) topics have been anticipated to be addressed:
All abstracts have been submitted and processed.
We will make an abstract book available for participants to ESOMM-2014. Our aim is to have that posted on the website one week before the meeting. After the meeting we will distribute all presentations to participants. We are in touch with Aquatic Mammals Journal to organize a (peer-reviewed) special issue for ESOMM-2014. Details can be found in this document.
We have scheduled a "get-together" at the Mövenpick hotel on Sunday evening with the possibility for early registration from 17:00 to 19:00.
On Monday afternoon all participants are invited to join us at a reception at the meeting center on the naval base.
On Wednesday evening a boat tour and dinner is scheduled for all participants.
Important dates
07-12 Sep: ESOMM-2014