EAAM conference announcement (PDF)

Call for papers EAAM 2010 (PDF)

Call for papers EAAM 2010 (Documento Word)

Main dates

Program

Registration Conditions

Informations:

      Arriving to Lisbon

      Arriving to Lisbon Zoo

      Special hotel rates

      Discover the city

      Basic Facts



The European Association for Aquatic Mammals (E.A.A.M.) is an organisation of people interested in marine mammals in human care, in a zoological environment or in the wild, and includes veterinarians, biologists, zoo and marine park directors and managers, trainers (husbandry professionals), researchers, students and other persons who devote a significant amount of time to the welfare of marine mammals through research, medical care, training, education, conservation, management and related activities.

For more information please visit www.eaam.org




Main dates

Deadline submission of papers: January 10, 2010

Deadline for pre-registration: January 31, 2010

Deadline for Hotel reservation:
Ibis - February 11, 2010
Sana Malhoa - February 8, 2010
Corinthia - February 28, 2010







Program

Friday, 12th of March

16:00-19:00 Registration
20:30-22:00 Ice-Breaker

Saturday, 13th of March

08:30-12:00 Registration desk open
09:00-09:15 Welcome Address
09:15-10:15 Lecture by an invited speaker
10:15-10:45 Coffee Break
10:45-13:00 Scientific Session
13:00-14:30 Lunch Break
14:30-16:10 Scientific Session
16:10-17:30 Coffee Break and Poster Session
17:00-19.00 Annual general meeting (members only)
Free Evening

Sunday, 14th of March

08:30-12:00 Welcome Desk Open
09:15-10:15 Lecture by an invited speaker
10:15-10:45 Coffee Break
10:45-13:00 Scientific Session
13:00-14:00 Lunch Break
14:00-18:00 Visit to Lisbon Zoo
20:30 Gala Dinner

Monday, 15th of March

08:30-12.00 Welcome Desk Open
09:30-10:30 Lecture by an invited speaker
10:30-11:00 Coffee Break
11:00-13:00 Scientific Session
13:00-13:25 Announcement of the Student’s Award
                    Presentation of the Candidates for the 2012 Symposium
                    Presentation of the 2011’s Host Facility
13:25-13:30 Closing Ceremony
13:30-14:30 Lunch







Registration Conditions

Conference registration

Conference registration will be available online. Information will be available shortly.

Registration fees include:
- Admission to the scientific events
- Coffee breaks and lunch tickets of the conferences
- Ice-breaker and Gala Dinner
- Copy of the proceedings

Pre-registration (deadline January 31st)

Member: 340 €
Non-member: 370 €
Spouse: 200 €
Student (no Gala Dinner): 160 €

Registration on site

Member: 360 €
Non-member: 390 €
Spouse: 220 €
Student (no Gala Dinner): 180 €

Daily registration: 80 €







Arriving to Lisbon

Portugal’s excellent geographical position makes it a stopover point for many foreign airlines at airports all over the country. Air Portugal is the country’s "flagship" airline and has scheduled flights to more than 50 international destinations (www.tap.pt).

Lisbon Airport
Phone: 218 413 500
E-mail: contactar@ana.pt
Website: http://www.ana.pt/portal/page/portal/ANA/AEROPORTO_LISBOA/

Information regarding transfers (from and to airport)

Aeroshuttle (CARRIS Nº96)

Available everyday, every 30 minutes between 7am and 11pm, the aeroshuttle connects Gare Oriente - Airport - Entrecampos - Sete Rios - Praça de Espanha.

Tickets (3,50€) can be purchased onboard and also in the Tourism Office at arrivals (public area).

Tel. +351 213 582 334
 
Source: www.carris.pt

Taxis

There are two taxi stands within the perimeter of the airport, one at arrivals and the other at departures.

The fare on the taxi meter should read 2,50€ (daytime pick-up). Outside the city limits, city fares are charged per kilometer (km=0,42). 1,60€ is charged for the transportation of luggage or animals. Before taking a taxi, inquire about the fare*. You can get more info and purchase a Taxi Voucher at the Tourism Information Counter in the airport's Arrivals Hall.
* An additional 20% is charged for services on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays and for nighttime service from 9pm to 6am.

Lisbon Metro

Although there is no direct connection to the airport, the nearest metro stations are 15 minutes away by bus (Gare do Oriente or Areeiro Stations).

Fare: 0,75€

Source: Metropolitano de Lisboa www.metrolisboa.pt







Arriving to Lisbon Zoo

The Lisbon Zoo, located in the centre of the city, is a place of very easy access, with an excellent railway (Linhas de Sintra, Azambuja e Fertagus), underground railway and buses network, a good highway system and is very close to the airport.

The Lisbon Zoo main entrance is located at the Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado, Sete-Rios.

BUS (Carris) 

Bus no. 16, 31, 54, 58, 70, 701, 726, 746, 755 and 768.

Train (Linha Sul)

Station - Sete-Rios - Lines: Sintra, Azambuja, Évora, Beja and Fertagus

Underground

Blue Line - Station "Jardim Zoológico"







Special hotel rates

The Conference will be held at Sana Malhoa Hotel located within walking distance from Lisbon Zoo.

The reservations should be made directly to the hotels by the participants.

The hotels prices and rooms availability are guaranteed until the due dates.

Any reservation made after these due dates is subjected to hotel availability.

5 Stars - Lisboa Corinthia Hotel Av. Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, 105 1099-031 Lisboa Tel: +351 217 236 363 Fax: +351 217 236 366 E-mail: reservations@corinthia.pt Single room: 125€ breakfast and taxes included Double room: 145€ breakfast and taxes included Due date: February 28th 2010 Website: www.corinthiahotels.com

4 Stars - Sana Malhoa Hotel Av. José Malhoa, nº 8 1099-089 Lisboa Tel: +351 210 061 803 Fax: +351 210 061 832 E-mail: grp.malhoa@sanahotels.com Single room: 85€ breakfast and taxes included Double room: 95€ breakfast and taxes included Due date: February 8th 2010 Website: www.sanahotels.com

3 Star - Hotel Ibis Lisboa José Malhoa Av. José Malhoa, lote H 1070-158 Lisboa Tel: +351 217 235 700 Fax: +351 217 235 701 Email: h1668-re@accor.com Single room: 59€ plus 5€ for breakfast Double room: 59€ plus 5€ for breakfast Due date: February 11th 2010 Website: www.ibishotel.com

Discover the city

A city of contrasts and surprises, Lisbon embraces the various cultures that the Portuguese have made contact with over the centuries and whose renown they have helped to spread all over the world.

The historical city centre of Lisbon is considered to be one of the richest and most ancient in Europe, the guardian of monuments from various centuries, many of which have been classified by UNESCO as world heritage sites.

The Portuguese are a warm-hearted and welcoming people, and Lisbon residents (lisboetas) are by nature and by tradition open to new things and lively good times. Their arms are open in friendliness and hospitality to those who come to visit.

Sightseeing Tours

Coach tours that pass by or stop at the main monuments and points of interest of Lisbon:

Carris tours
Tel. (+351) 213 582 334
Departures: Praça do Comércio

City line
Tel. (+351) 213 191 090
Departures: Marquês de Pombal

Cityrama regular tours
Tel. (+351) 213 864 322
Departures: Marquês de Pombal

Gray line
Tel. (+351) 213 864 322
Departures: Marquês de Pombal

Sightseeing Trams - Hills and Discoveries Tours

The first visits the historical area of Lisbon, allowing one to experience the traditional quarters of Alfama, Graça, Baixa, Estrela and Sétima Colina. The second visits the Belém quarter. Both tours take 1½ hours. Departures are from Praça do Comércio. Recorded commentary in several languages

The publication “Your Guide" is distributed free of charge at Lisbon Airport and contains other suggestions of tours you can do in and around the city

If you're looking for specific information about Portugal please visit www.visitportugal.com







Basic Facts

Banks

Banks are open from 8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. five working days a week.
Portugal has a national network of cash machines (ATMs) identified by the symbol MB (Multibanco), from which you can withdraw cash 24 hours a day.

Communications

In public telephone booths, coins and special cards can be used. They are sold in Portugal Telecom shops, post offices and some kiosks and news-stands (with a sign indicating this).
To call abroad from Portugal, dial 00, the country code, the area code and then the number wanted. The National Emergency Number is 112

Internet access is available on payment in some cafés and in numerous post offices that have the Netpost service. Areas in motor-ways and shopping centres, there are duly marked "wi-fi" areas where it is possible to access wireless Internet.

Climate

Portugal is one of the warmest European countries. Spring and summer months are usually sunny and temperature maximum are very high during July and August. Temperatures are slightly lower in the coastal areas, because of the influence of the sea. There are often warm, sunny days in autumn. The wettest season is from November to March. Lisbon mean annual temperature is 17°C (63°F), with average temperatures in winter of 13°C (55°F) and 27°C (80°F) in summer.