MeiofaunaBrasil: 3 years!

Today we are celebrating 3 years of Meiofauna Brasil on air...

Maybe some of you can remember that in the begining was all in Portuguese, than with 6 months we've decided to translate everything to English.

In the second year of Meiofauna Brasil we migrated for the new format of Blogger which have new resources including the possibility of marking our posts with keywords. We also started to send periodical updatings for a selected e-mail list (based on the adresses in THIRIMCO). If somebody wants to be included just contact us in our e-mail: meiofaunablogspot@gmail.com

In the third year we changed our layout for this new beautiful blue version (very well done by Priscila). We also reorganized the links and added a new research resource using Google which makes the looking for specific subjects quiet easier than before.

Furthermore we created profiles on Twitter (http://twitter.com/meiofaunabrasil) and Orkut (http://www.orkut.com.br/Main#Profile.aspx?origin=is&uid=7313733478867360227 (it is necessary to be joined)!

What we really expect is to spread more an more the Meiofauna Brasil website and "popularize" our fascinating animals!

We know that there is still much to improve and specially concern the need of keeping it more updated. Sometimes it is a quite difficult task with all our activities but we will continue...

We also would like to use the opportunity to ask our dear visitors to give their suggestions and help us sending news about meiofauna. So, feel free to send us your comments and sugestions!

MEIOFAUNA BRASIL IS FOR YOU… COMENT ON AND CONTRIBUTE TO MAKE IT ALWAYS BETTER!

Thanks for all meiobenthologists and lovers of these fantastic animals!

Tribute to Prof. Fonseca-Genevois during VIII BIOINC

The "VIII Encontro de Bioincrustação, Ecologia Bêntica e Corrosão" (VIII Meeting of Bioincrustation, Benthic Ecology and Corrosion) happened last week, in 27-31 July 2009 and, as we noticied here previously, honored Prof. Dra. Verônica Fonsêca Genevois this year with a Tribute.

Fot those who do not know Dra. Fonsêca-Genevois, she is the precursor of meiobenthic studies in Brazil. During her carreer she already supervisioned 7 PhD, 27 master and 12 graduation works.

We from Meiofauna Brasil were present in this important moment for Brazilian meiobenthologists making some videos and photos. Currently the videos are being edited and subtitled. Soon we will update here with all videos and photos. For now, enjoy one of the after-tribute photos.



More information (in portuguese) about the event here.

2ndICTN: abstract deadline!

The deadline for submit abstracts to the 2nd International Congress of Tropical Nematology promoted by Organization of Nematologists of Tropical America (ONTA) and the Brazilian Society of Nematology is next June, 30. Do not miss it! The abstract deadline was postponed already twice! There will be not more postponing according the organization comitee!

For more information take a look here.

VIII BIOINC will honor Dra. Verônica Genevois!

The "VIII Encontro de Bioincrustação, Ecologia Bêntica e Corrosão" (VIII Meeting of Bioincrustation, Benthic Ecology and Corrosion) will honor Prof. Dra. Verônica Fonsêca Genevois this year.

Fot those who do not know Dra. Fonsêca-Genevois, she is the precursor of meiobenthic studies in Brazil. During her carreer she already supervisioned 7 PhD, 27 master and 12 graduation works.

The event will happen in 27-31 July 2009 and we from Meiofauna Brasil will be present in this important moment for the Brazilian meiobenthologists.

More information (in portuguese) here.

2nd ICTN: Abstract deadline!

The deadline for submit your abstracts to the 2nd International Congress of Tropical Nematology promoted by Organization of Nematologists of Tropical America (ONTA) and the Brazilian Society of Nematology is next May, 31. Do not miss it!

For more information take a look here.

The Congress will be hosted by the "Hotel Ritz Lagoa da Anta" in Maceio (Northeast Region of Brazil) from 4 to 9th October 2009.

16th International Symposium on Ostracoda: Abstract Deadline!

The deadline to submit abstracts to the 16th International Symposium on Ostracoda was postponed to 31st of March!

You can submit your abstract and read the 2nd circular of the event with many new information here.

2nd ICTN: Site...

The 2nd International Congress of Tropical Nematology promoted by Organization of Nematologists of Tropical America (ONTA) and the Brazilian Society of Nematology now has a site with all information to the participants. Visit it here.

The Congress will be hosted by the "Hotel Ritz Lagoa da Anta" in Maceio (Northeast Region of Brazil) from 4 to 9th October 2009.

16th International Symposium on Ostracoda: Abstract deadline...

Another Reminder:
The deadline to submit abstracts to the 16th International Symposium on Ostracoda is next saturday, 31st of January.

More information here.

5th Brazilian Crustaceans Congress

"On behalf of the Sociedade Brasileira de Carcinologia it is a great pleasure for me to invite you to participate in our V Congresso Brasileiro sobre Crustáceos (5th Brazilian Crustaceans Congress), which will be held in Gramado (Hotel Serra Azul), Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil, from 10th to 13th November 2008.

The scientific program at the Congress will cover all of the major disciplines of Carcinology, including Morphology, Physiology, Ecology, Biology, Systematics, Taxonomy and Farming and Growing Crustaceans. In addition we are highlighting special themes that will run through each day anchored by a Plenary Lecture by a world expert in that field, and featuring a Symposium and Workshop on that theme. In addition, we welcome your current work as a submitted paper or poster. Sessions of submitted papers - will run daily during the Congress.

I hope that the mixture between the rich and challenging scientific atmosphere of the Sociedade Brasileira de Carcinologia, and the never ending attraction of the city and the nearby landscape of Gramado will convince everyone to attend this Congress. The Organizing Committee and I are certain that you will find the meeting both enriching and enjoyable, and look forward to seeing you in Gramado in November 2008".

Ludwig Buckup

President Organizing Committee

ABSTRACTS DEADLINE: July 21

Further information on: http://www.vcbc.com.br/

Welcome!!!

Meiobenthic Greetings!

It’s a pleasure to inaugurate the first blog exclusively about Meiofauna in Brazil.
The home page idea appeared when we noted the scarce information available in the internet about the meiofaunal studies in Brazil.
The purpose of this blog is to spread the works, news and events of interest to the meiobenthologists.
We take the opportunity and invite you to contribute with suggestions, texts and relevant information concerning specific groups and/or meiofauna in general.