Anyone who is interested in presenting a paper or a poster at the workshop is requested to provide a title, list of authors (including an indication of to whom correspondence should be directed), full mailing address, phone, fax, email address, and a brief abstract no later than January 29, 2002 (extended deadline!!!).  Abstracts should be limited to 200 words in length and indicate your preference for a platform presentation or a poster session.  See the Guidelines for Submitting Abstracts for Contributed Papers and for Posters, below.

Abstracts for posters and papers should be submitted to:

Don MacDonald,
PPC Chair,
Sustainable Fisheries Foundation,
 #24 - 4800 Island Hwy N,
Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 1W6
Canada

Please mail a 3.5" diskette or email sff@island.net. Word Perfect or MS Word format is supported.  We encourage participants to review the list of technical sessions contained herein and to contact the chair or co-chairs that will best accommodate your paper. This will increase the likelihood that you will be able to present in your preferred session.  Presenters will be notified upon the acceptance of submitted material.

Guidelines for Submitting Abstracts for Contributed Papers

Abstracts for contributed papers should be prepared as MS Word or WordPerfect files in 12 point, Times New Roman font, be left justified only, and include all of the following:

1. A brief but descriptive title.

2. A list of all authors, their addresses, telephone and FAX numbers, and e-mail addresses.  Presenters must be clearly identified.

3. An abstract of 200 words or less.

4. Clear indication of preference for either an oral or poster presentation.  For an oral presentation, indicate the presentation type—either 2×2 slides or computer presentation using an LCD projector (Note: Authors are responsible for bringing their own laptop computers).

Abstract Example (Please follow this format for abstract submissions)

Title:  Quest for a fish friendly world

Authors:  W.H. Bradshaw – Presenter, WGFD, P.O. Box 6249, Sheridan, WY, 82801, 307-672-7418 (w), 307-672-0594 (F), Bill.Bradshaw@wgf.state.wy.us; K.A. Hashagen, retired from California Fish and Game Department, khashagen@mindspring.com  

Abstract:  This statement will be used to evaluate and prioritize selections for inclusion in the 2000 program.  Problem statement, issue significance, objectives, findings, and conclusions should be relayed in 200 words or less.  

Preference:  Oral presentation preferred with slides/poster session acceptable.

Contributed posters should be prepared as MS Word or WordPerfect files in 12 point, Times New Roman font, be left justified only, and include all of the following:

1. A brief but descriptive title.
2. A list of all authors, their addresses, telephone and FAX numbers, and e-mail addresses.  Presenters must be clearly identified.
3. An abstract of 200 words or less.
4. Poster display space is somewhat limited, so please keep poster size to a maximum of 48" x 48".  We also recommend mounting posters on foam board, or plotting your poster on paper that can be laminated.     

Abstract Example (Please follow this format for abstract submissions)

Title:  Searching for New Fisheries Employment. 

Author:  D.L. Yule – Presenter, WGFD, 3030 Energy Lane, St. 100, Casper, WY 82604.  307-473-3415 (w), 307-473-3433 (F), dyule@state.wy.us.

Abstract:  Problem statement, issue significance, objectives, findings, and conclusions should be relayed in 200 words or less.