You are invited to attend the
to be held June 23 – 25, 2008
in Ocean Shores, Washington
at the Shilo Inn Suites Hotel.
Meeting Program
This 2-day meeting will run from mid-day Monday the 23rd until noon Wednesday the 25th.
Registration begins Monday morning.
Continuing Education Monday Afternoon
Fish Toxicology
Learn classes of toxicants, their sources, their effects on fish, where fish get exposed, how to investigate toxic pathology. Receive reference materials to take home.
Abstract Submission
Oral and poster presentations are being solicited on all aspects of fish health, including: Diseases, pathogens, test methods, and health management for wild and cultured fish and shellfish. Intriguing case histories are also encouraged.
Meeting Registration
Register on-line
Before May 30th = $150
After May 30th = $180
Student Registration = $75
Continuing Education Session = $35
Hotel Reservations
A block of rooms is being held at the Shilo Inn Suites Hotel under the Western Fish Disease Workshop name at the government rate of $112/night (single occupancy). Each room has an ocean view. Reservations must be made before May 23 to get the conference rate. The room block dates are June 21-26, if you care to extend your visit. Reservations should be made by calling the hotel directly at 360-289-4600.
Recreational Activities
Ocean Shores has been chosen as a refreshing getaway location for the 2008 Fish Health Section Workshop. It is a 6,000 acre peninsula at the mouth of Grays Harbor, the only deep water port on the Pacific coast north of San Francisco. Enjoy strolling along the wide open sandy beaches where various shorebirds can be seen, take time to fly a kite or take advantage of the local activities. The Ocean Shores North Jetty is a popular site with crashing waves, and terrific views of the shipping channel.
Links are provided for more information on the area.
