8th Symposium on the Ecology, Status, and Conservation of the Diamondback Terrapin

WELCOME

Important Dates

May 15, 2019

Registration opens

August 15, 2019

Student Travel Award Deadline

CLOSED

August 15, 2019

Abstract Deadline

CLOSED

August 15, 2019

Early Registration CLOSED

September 23, 2019

Late Registration CLOSED

The Diamondback Terrapin Working Group is pleased to announce that the 8th Symposium on the Ecology, Status, and Conservation of the Diamondback Terrapin will be hosted in Wilmington, North Carolina, October 11-13, 2019.

This national symposium is held every three years to discuss and present research, conservation, management strategies, and education programs focused on diamondback terrapins. Join us to present your latest research, catch up with colleagues, and make new friends.

Meeting News

MEETING PROGRAM

Agenda

Friday, October 11

3:30 pm - DTWG Business Meeting (Palate Bottle Shop & Reserve)

6:00 pm - Welcome Social (Front Street Brewery, The Beam Room)

Saturday, October 12

All events at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center

8:00 am - Registration, Breakfast, and Welcome

9:00 am - Plenary Talk
Joe Facendola, North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries

10:00 am - Morning Presentation Sessions
(Population Status, Research I)

12:30 pm - Lunch

1:30 pm - Afternoon Presentation Sessions
(Research II, Conservation I)

3:30 pm - Poster Session

6:00 pm - Awards Reception and Dinner

2019 Terrapin Conservation Award

Best Student Oral & Poster Presentation Awards

Silent Auction to Support DTWG Grants Program

Sunday, October 13

All events at the Hannah Block Community Arts Center

8:00 am - Breakfast

8:30 am - Morning Presentation Session (Conservation II)

10:15 am - Discussion Groups
(Bycatch; GOMA Project; Education & Outreach; Surveys)

11:15 am - Presentation of Discussion Group Findings

12:00 pm - Depart

Questions regarding the Symposium may be directed to Amanda Williard (williarda@uncw.edu)