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title: "News from the First World Seabird Conference: Seabirds: Linking the Global Oceans"
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# News from the First World Seabird Conference: Seabirds: Linking the Global Oceans

The First World Seabird Conference: Seabirds: Linking the Global Oceans, will be held over 7-11September 2010 at the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

 **Call for Abstracts**

 The call for abstracts is now open.  The abstract submission deadline is 8 January 2010.

 **Travel Awards**

 In seeking to make the conference a truly global meeting, the Travel Awards Committee will search for representation from many countries and organizations.  Students and scientists who wish to present their research and are in need of travel support to attend the Conference are encouraged to apply.

 **Conference Information**

 Registration will open in January 2010.

 **Conference Secretariat**

 [wsc@dearmondmanagement.com](mailto:wsc@dearmondmanagement.com)

 [www.WorldSeabirdConference.com](http://www.worldseabirdconference.com/)