paleonet Fwd: 8th International Symposium Algae

[Miguel.V.Pardo@xxxxx]

Dear PaleoNetters,

     I am forwarding you a message (see below) about the '8th International 
Symposium Algae', that will take place in Granada (Spain) in September 2003.

     If you are interested, please contact the organizers (see addresses at the 
end of the message).

     Best wishes.

Miguel V. Pardo Alonso
Universitat de València (Spain)
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8th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON FOSSIL ALGAE
Granada, 18-20 September 2003

Following the decision of the closing meeting of the 7th International
Symposium on Fossil Algae in Nanjing, the 8th ISFA will be held in Granada
(Spain) from Thursday 18 to Saturday 20 September 2003.

AIM
The aim of the symposium is to provide a forum for all researchers
interested in any aspect of the palaeobiology, biology and geological
significance of calcareous algae and bacteria. Contributions on the
biomineralization, taxonomy, evolutionary history, biogeography, ecology
and palaeoecology, sedimentology and biostratigraphy of these groups will
be welcome.

GRANADA
Sessions will be held in the beautiful city of Granada with its Arabic and
Spanish Renaissance heritage and spectacular setting at the foot of the
Sierra Nevada mountains.
Granada combines historical attractions with lively street-life and a
dynamic modern university.

PROGRAMME
16-17 September. Pre-Symposium Field Excursion: Alicante
18-20 September. Sessions: Granada
21-22 September. Post-Symposium Field Excursion: Almeria

EXCURSIONS
The Pre-Symposium Field Excursion will focus on Cretaceous and modern
Charales and Cretaceous dasycladaleans. Leaders: Bruno Granier and Carles
Martin-Closas
The Post-Symposium Field Excursion will be devoted to Miocene microbial
carbonates and Halimeda bioherms, and Pliocene coralline red algae.
Leaders: Julio Aguirre, Juan C. Braga, Jose M. Martin and Robert Riding.

CONTACTS
Juan C. Braga or Julio Aguirre
Departamento de Estratigrafía y Paleontología
Facultad de Ciencias
Universidad de Granada
Campus Fuentenueva s/n
18002 Granada, Spain

email:	 	jbraga@ugr.es
		jaguirre@ugr.es

We look forward to welcoming you to Granada in September 2003!

Juan C. Braga
Departamento de Estratigrafía y Paleontología
Facultad de Ciencias
Universidad de Granada
Campus Fuentenueva s/n
18002 Granada, Spain