Effects of Oil on Wildlife Conference (EOW) 2009 programme
Tuesday, 6 October, 2009
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9:00 - 10:30
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Opening Session Opening Address Keynote Speech Welcome address by Host Committee |
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11:00 - 11:30
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The role of the Environmental Group in the MSC Napoli incident Lecturer: Kevin Colcomb (Maritime and Coastguard Agency)  Abstract, Presentation |
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11:30 - 12:00
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EMPOWER - A new European initiative for oiled wildlife response and preparedness Lecturer: Hugo Nijkamp (Sea Alarm Foundation) Abstract, Presentation |
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12:00 - 12:30
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A proactive island approach to oiled wildlife preparedness: Development of a multi-species non-perishable wildlife stockpile Lecturer: Heidi Stout (Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc.) Abstract, Presentation |
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12:30 - 13:00
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Establishing an international oiled wildlife response equipment stockpile – the issues and highlights Lecturer: Sarah Hall (Oil Spill Response) Abstract, Presentation |
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11:00 - 11:30
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Post-release studies in oiled wildlife rehabilitation: Importance, techniques and examples Lecturer: Nils Warnock (Oiled Wildlife Care Network) |
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11:30 - 12:00
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Penguins crossing borders: Trans-border rehabilitation of oiled penguins from Namibia Lecturer: Venessa Strauss (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) |
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12:00 - 12:30
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Post release monitoring of rehabilitated seabirds Lecturer: Jean Bradford (South Devon Seabird Trust) Extended abstract, Presentation |
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12:30 - 13:00
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Behavior of rehabilitated Surf Scoters (Melanitta perspicillata) oiled during the Cosco Busan oil spill on San Francisco Bay Lecturer: Michael Ziccardi (Oiled Wildlife Care Network) Extended abstract, Presentation |
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14:30 - 15:00
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The wildlife facility as a functional element of an oil spill drill Lecturer: Rebecca Dunne, Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc. Extended abstract, Presentation |
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15:00 - 15:30
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A downunder approach to oiled wildlife preparedness in New Zealand Lecturer: Kerri Morgan, New Zealand Wildlife Health Centre, Massey University Full paper, Presentation |
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15:30 - 16:00
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The physical effects of chemically and physically dispersed oil on wildlife Lecturer: Yvonne N. Addassi, California Dept of Fish and Game, Office of Spill Prevention and Response Abstract, Presentation |
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14:30 - 15:00
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Oiled wildlife response in the oil sands of Alberta Lecturer: Coleen Doucette, Focus Wildlife Canada Abstract |
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15:00 - 15:30
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Caleta Córdova spill response – Chubut, Patagonia – Argentina 2007 Lecturer: Valeria Ruoppolo, IFAW |
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15:30 - 16:00
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Full City spill response – Norway, summer 2009 Lecturer: Trine Strømme, Norwegian Oiled Wildlife Network (NOW) Abstract, Presentation |
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16:30 - 19:00
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Round Table Discussions Research priorities Outcomes |
Wednesday, 7 October, 2009
| Time | Description |
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9:00 - 9:30
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Pacific Adventurer oil spill: Big birds, sea snakes and a couple of turtles Lecturer: Mike Short (Department of Environment and Resource Management) Abstract, Presentation |
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9:30 - 10:00
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Global oiled wildlife preparedness and response Lecturer: Hugo Nijkamp (Sea Alarm Foundation) Abstract, Presentation |
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10:00 - 12:00
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Session 6: Poster Session |
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12:00 - 12:30
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The issue of non-oil spills: Hydrophobic substances discharged into the marine environment and the effects on marine wildlife Lecturer: Kees Camphuysen (Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research) Extended abstract, Presentation |
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12:30 - 13:00
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Strategic decision making during an oiled wildlife response Lecturer: Barbara Callahan (International Bird Rescue Research Center) Abstract, Presentation |
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14:30 - 15:00
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The structure of a large scale oiled bird response plan involving government and the oil-spill response centres in the Netherlands Lecturer: Gerry Dorrestein (Dutch Research Institute for Birds and Exotic Animals) Abstract, Presentation |
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15:00 - 15:30
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Cooperation between authorities and volunteers in oil spill cases Lecturer: Agni Kaldma (Estonian Fund for Nature) Abstract, Presentation |
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15:30 - 16:00
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Mystery oil spill at the German North Sea coast in 2008 and successful rehabilitation with European cooperation Lecturer: Janine Bahr (Oelvogelhilfe Germany) Abstract, Presentation |
| Time | Description |
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14:30 - 15:00
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The importance of maintaining a trained, exercised and experience team of wildlife responders and rehabilitators Lecturer: Jay Holcomb (International Bird Rescue Research Center) Abstract, Presentation |
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15:00 - 15:30
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Oiled wildlife volunteer coordination during the M/V Cosco Busan oil spill Lecturer: January Bill (Oiled Wildlife Care Network) Extended abstract, Presentation |
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15:30 - 16:00
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Training standards for oiled wildlife responders Lecturer: Curt Clumpner (International Bird Rescue Research Center) Abstract |
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16:30 - 17:00
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A cooperative approach to oiled wildlife facilities in the Pacific Northwest Lecturer: Curt Clumpner (International Bird Rescue Research Center) Abstract |
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17:00 - 17:30
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An update on the Oil Spill Response oiled wildlife service Lecturer: Rob Holland (Oil Spill Response) Abstract |
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17:30 - 18:00
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Country wildlife response profiles: The advantage of knowing things in advance Lecturer: Roser Gasol (Sea Alarm Foundation) Abstract, Presentation |
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18:00 - 18:30
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Maritime New Zealand's role in oiled wildlife response Lecturer: Jim Lilley (Maritime New Zealand) Full paper, Presentation |
| Time | Description |
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16:30 - 17:00
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Successful treatment of a Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) with presumed capture myopathy Lecturer: Rebecca Dunne (Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc.) Full paper, Presentation |
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17:00 - 17:30
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Galactomannan analysis and immunodiffusion technique in the diagnosis of aspergillosis in penguins Lecturer: Melissa Xavier (Universidade Federal de Pelotas) Abstract, Presentation |
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17:30 - 18:00
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Rehabilitation failures of oil-covered birds: effects of refeeding on the digestive tract, energy stores and immune system Lecturer: Sylvie Geiger (DEPE-IPHC-CNRS) Abstract, Presentation |
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18:00 - 18:30
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Seabird rehabilitation injuries associated with the Cosco Busan oil spill Lecturer: Gregory Massey (Oiled Wildlife Care Network) Abstract |
Thursday, 8 October, 2009
| Time | Description |
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9:00 - 9:30
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In search of the source: Oil fingerprinting in African penguins Lecturer: Sherri Cox (Ontario Veterinary College) Abstract, Presentation |
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9:30 - 10:00
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The Magellanic penguin as an indicator of chronic oil pollution off the coast of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina (1987-2008) Lecturer: Sergio Rodriguez Heredia (Fundacion Mundo Marino) Abstract, Presentation |
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10:00 - 10:30
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Web-based application for oil spill related ecological risk assessment Lecturer: Robert Aps (University of Tartu, Estonian Marine Institute) Extended abstract, Presentation |
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9:00 - 9:30
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Infrared thermography as a tool in oiled wildlife rehabilitation and research Lecturer: Gregory Massey (Oiled Wildlife Care Network) Extended abstract |
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9:30 - 10:00
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Recovery and rehabilitation of the Common scoter (Melanita nigra) after oil spill in the north of Fohr (Germany) Lecturer: Gerry Dorrestein (Dutch Research Institute for Birds and Exotic Animals) Abstract, Presentation |
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10:00 - 10:30
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Providing a "quick wash" to oil contaminated wildlife using magnetic particle technology Lecturer: John D. Orbell (Victoria University) Abstract, Presentation |
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11:00 - 11:30
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Risk assessment model for the prioritization of oil removal from sunken wrecks Lecturer: Hans van Rooij (Global Marine Solutions B.V.) Full paper, Presentation |
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11:30 - 12:00
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Potential place of refuge (PPOR) sites in the San Francisco Bay area Lecturer: Yvonne N. Addassi (California Dept of Fish and Game, Office of Spill Prevention and Response) Abstract, Presentation |
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12:00 - 12:30
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Field stabilisation and transport of oiled birds Lecturer: Rebecca Dmytryk (WildRescue) Extended abstract, Presentation |
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11:00 - 11:30
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Using a portable water filtration system to remove fish oils from rehabilitation pools Lecturer: Gregory Massey (Oiled Wildlife Care Network) Abstract |
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11:30 - 12:00
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Wildpro "Wildlife: Oil Spill Response" - a resource for all oiled wildlife rehabilitators Lecturer: Debra Bourne (Wildlife Information Network) Abstract, Presentation |
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12:00 - 12:30
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The establishment and use of containerised wash units for oiled wildlife response in New Zealand Lecturer: Bill Dwyer (DWYERtech Services Ltd) Extended abstract, Presentation |
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12:30 - 13:00
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Thermal imaging and subcutaneous temperature monitoring for oiled sea otters Lecturer: David A. Jessup (Marine Wildlife Veterinary Care and Research Center) Abstract |
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14:30 - 15:00
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Wildlife operations during the Cosco Busan spill: A political disaster in a sea of discontent Lecturer: Michael Ziccardi (Oiled Wildlife Care Network) Extended abstract, Presentation |
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15:00 - 15:30
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Wildlife and oil in the Antarctic – a recipe for cold disaster Lecturer: Valeria Ruoppolo (International Fund for Animal Welfare) Abstract |
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15:30 - 16:00
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Oiled wildlife response 20 years on: Progress, pitfalls and a path forward Lecturer: Curt Clumpner (International Bird Rescue Research Center) Abstract |
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16:00 - 16:15
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Closing ceremony farewell reception |
