2nd International Symposium on "UNDERWATER RESEARCH"
March 20-22,
2008
Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta
Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus
The Symposium is scheduled to be held on March 20-22,
2008 at
Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta - Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus. It aims to foster interaction among all concerned
academicians, practitioners, and researchers from different
disciplines
working on underwater science and research. Furthermore,
it is anticipated
to provide a platform for exchange of scientific
and technical information
and experiences among participants.
The main thematic areas and major topics
of the symposium are as
follows (but not limited to):
• Archeology
and history
• Medicine and first aid (Diving safety, first aid, diving
physiology, etc.)
• Living resources (Underwater visual census, behavior
of
organisms, etc.)
• Ecology and environment (Coral reefs, artificial
reefs,
marine pollution, etc.)
• Technology (Developments in diving
technology, equipments,
undersea vehicles, etc.)
• Engineering (Platform
& marine systems design, construction,
installation, etc.)
•
Communication and media studies (Education and careers in
underwater
technology, underwater documentaries, etc.)
• Photography (Photography and
visualization at underwater
research, image interpreting, etc.)
• Tourism
(Commercial diving, underwater games, recreation,
ecotourism, tourist
submersibles, marine aquariums, museums, etc.)
• Geology and earth sciences
(Coastal zone management,
underwater marine mapping, navigation,
etc.)
Deadline for submitting full papers is 5 March 2008. Please send
soft copy of your full papers to both of these addresses:
burak.cicek@
www.emu.edu.