You are most cordially invited to the 21st International Seaweed Symposium which will be held in Bali, Indonesia from April 21 until April 26, 2013.
The International Seaweed Symposium (ISS) is held every three years under the auspices of the International Seaweed Association (ISA). For more than six decades the ISS has been the foremost international symposium for individuals and organizations involved with seaweed research and utilization.
The 21st ISS has the theme “Seaweed Science for Sustainable Prosperity”. This theme recognizes the fact that scientific research plays a fundamental role in development seaweed harvesting, cultivation, processing and utilization. The ISS provides a forum for scientists, technologists, business people and resource managers to present their latest research results, exchange ideas and develop synergies.
The 21st ISS in Bali is being held in the heart of the Coral Triangle where seaweed farming employs tens of thousands of coastal people. There is a clear and present need for expanded scientific research and development to enable economically and environmentally sustainable seaweed industry development not only in the Coral Triangle but also in other coastal regions throughout the world. It is a goal of the 21st International Seaweed Symposium to catalyze support for such scientific activities.
All people interested in seaweed can profit from visiting Indonesia in general and Bali in particular. We hope that you will accept our invitation so we can meet you next April 21-26.