This conference will examine the growing experience around the world with the formulation and implementation of integrated ocean policies at national and regional levels, with the intent of drawing lessons and suggesting emerging best practices.  

dates: 10-14 October 2005  
location: Lisbon, Portugal  
contact: Biliana Cicin-Sain, University of Delaware Graduate College of Marine Studies  
phone: 1-302-831-8086  
fax: 1-302-831-3668  
e-mail: bcs@udel.edu  
www: http://www.globaloceans.org