<p>Organised under EU Sixth Framework Project IMPASSE &quot;Environmental impacts of alien species in aquaculture&quot; by the University of Florence, Italy, The University of Hull International Fisheries Institute, Hull, UK, and the European Inland Fisheries Advisory Commission.</p><p>MALIAF will provide a unique opportunity for leading scientists engaged in research on invasive species to meet and share their knowledge with practitioners, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies. This will have a positive impact on the ongoing process of developing regulations governing the use of alien species in human activities, including aquaculture. Specifically, MALIAF will contribute to strengthen cooperation at international, regional, transboundary, and local levels and to develop integrated actions to standardise guidelines or protocols for species movement, risk assessment, and quarantining. By suggesting strategies for an effective management of aquatic ecosystems and for a mitigation of the risks posed to organisms, communities, and ecosystems by alien invasive species, MALIAF will pinpoint means and opportunities that might ultimately improve the quality of life, assuring both human well-being and economic development of the society in general.</p><p>More information: <a href="http://www.dbag.unifi.it/maliaf" target="_blank">http://www.dbag.unifi.it/maliaf</a></p> 2009-02-05T10:33:22Z tag:cis.danbif.dk,2009-02-05:/cooperation/fol195769/archive/international-symposium-management-alien-species http://cis.danbif.dk/misc_/CHM2/Site.gif DanBIF Centre for Invasive Species