10-10-2008, 10:10 PM
Twenty-one countries will be represented in the Fifth World Recreational Fishing Conference (WRFC) November 10 - 13, an event devoted to better understanding of international recreational fisheries.
"With 153 oral papers and posters being presented by representatives from across the globe," said IGFA Conservation Director Jason Schratwieser, "this WRFC promises to be the premier event discussing international fisheries issues."
Hosted by the IGFA the conference will be held at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum in Dania Beach, Florida, U.S.A.
Registration for the entire conference is $600 per person.
The purpose of the WRFC is to provide an international forum for the recreational fishing community. The WRFC series was spawned by the First World Angling Conference held in Cap d'Agde, France in 1984. The first WRFC was held in Ireland in 1996, with successive conferences in Canada, Australia and Norway.
This is the first time it's been held in the United States.
Schratwieser said the list of attendees, limited to 280, is a very diverse gathering which will include fisheries scientists and managers, non-governmental organizations, representatives from the tackle industry and recreational anglers interested in the current state and future of recreational fisheries worldwide.
"The seminar program includes something for almost anyone interested in the management and policy of recreational fisheries," added Schratwieser.
Among the many discussion topics are: direct implications of climate change for anglers, sport fishing industry and fisheries managers; inland and marine protected areas: successes, failures, processes and impacts on recreational fisheries; global partnerships in recreational fisheries; sustainable development of recreational fisheries and recreational fishing's role in society
For more information on the conference, the schedule of programs and registration deadlines visit the conference website at www.worldrecfish.org or contact Schratwieser directly at 954-924-4320 or jschratwieser@igfa.org.
Media Contact
Jason Schratwieser (954) 924-4320 or jschratwieser@igfa.org
"With 153 oral papers and posters being presented by representatives from across the globe," said IGFA Conservation Director Jason Schratwieser, "this WRFC promises to be the premier event discussing international fisheries issues."
Hosted by the IGFA the conference will be held at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum in Dania Beach, Florida, U.S.A.
Registration for the entire conference is $600 per person.
The purpose of the WRFC is to provide an international forum for the recreational fishing community. The WRFC series was spawned by the First World Angling Conference held in Cap d'Agde, France in 1984. The first WRFC was held in Ireland in 1996, with successive conferences in Canada, Australia and Norway.
This is the first time it's been held in the United States.
Schratwieser said the list of attendees, limited to 280, is a very diverse gathering which will include fisheries scientists and managers, non-governmental organizations, representatives from the tackle industry and recreational anglers interested in the current state and future of recreational fisheries worldwide.
"The seminar program includes something for almost anyone interested in the management and policy of recreational fisheries," added Schratwieser.
Among the many discussion topics are: direct implications of climate change for anglers, sport fishing industry and fisheries managers; inland and marine protected areas: successes, failures, processes and impacts on recreational fisheries; global partnerships in recreational fisheries; sustainable development of recreational fisheries and recreational fishing's role in society
For more information on the conference, the schedule of programs and registration deadlines visit the conference website at www.worldrecfish.org or contact Schratwieser directly at 954-924-4320 or jschratwieser@igfa.org.
Media Contact
Jason Schratwieser (954) 924-4320 or jschratwieser@igfa.org