Sponsored by the Estuarine Research Foundation, this meeting will focus on the convergence of ocean forces, influences of the land, and human activities and cultures, with particular attention given to estuaries. The scientific programme will include estuarine themes such as nutrient cycling, fisheries habitat, non-indigenous species and ecology, and management of submerged aquatic vegetation.  

dates: 14-18 September 2003  
location: Seattle, US  
contact: Estuary Research Foundation  
phone: 1-410-586-0997  
fax: 1-410-586-9226  
e-mail: erf03info@u.washington.edu  
www: http://fish.washington.edu/news/erf/