International Symposium on Genetic Biocontrol of Invasive Fish
International Symposium on Genetic Biocontrol of Invasive Fish
June 21-24, 2010
Doubletree Hotel
1500 Park Place Blvd.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416
Keynote Speaker
Daniel Simberloff
Daniel Simberloff will be the keynote speaker and he will be talking at a dinner on day 2 of the symposium.
Purpose
This international symposium will address the potential of genetic biocontrol against established invasive finfish species and the risks associated with its use. The symposium will also consider the potential for control of invasive mussel species. Genetic biocontrol refers to release of genetically manipulated organisms designed to disrupt the survival or reproduction of a targeted invasive species. Genetic biocontrol strategies have the capability to be more effective and targeted than current control methods, all of which have major flaws. Turning genetic biocontrol methods into practical tools, however, requires identifying and successfully addressing obstacles and concerns.
Visit http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/ais/biocontrol for agenda, registration and more information.
