This joint conference between the Society of Wetland Scientists and Australian Marine Sciences Association will allow for the development of international linkages around the connection between catchments and coasts. The major focus of the conference will be the vital role and value of wetlands within the terrestrial and marine environments.  

dates: 9-14 July 2006  
location: Cairns, Australia  
contact: Sally Brown, Conference coordinator  
phone: 61-7-3201-2808  
fax: 61-7-3201-2809  
e-mail: sally.brown@uq.net.au  
www: http://www.catchments.org.au/