Нов за науката вид, описан от доц. Апостолов

Доцент Апостол Апостолов е описал поредния нов за науката вид ракообразно от разред Harpacticoida (Copepoda). Новият вид е открит в литоралната зона на Западна Исландия. (Атлантически океан). Видът е асоцииран с кафявото водорасло Fucus vesiculosus. Видът е получил името Heterolaophonte islandica. Статията е депозирана в отдел Библиотека >>> Публикацията е отпечатана в списание Historia naturalis bulgarica >>> Apostolov A., 2016. Une nouvelle espèce du genre Heterolaophonte Lang, 1944 (Copepoda: Harpacticoida: Laophontidae) de la zone littorale de l’Océan Atlantique, (côte Islandaise) Historia naturalis bulgarica, 23: 183-194, 2016: 

Нова статия, качена в "Библиотека"

В "Библиотека" постъпи поредният научен труд на доц. Апостол Апостолов: APOSTOLOV, A. 2014. Contribution to the study of marine harpacticoid fauna (Crustacea, Copepoda) of Iceland. ZooNotes 62: 1-5. Abstract: The author reports 19 harpacticoid species (Crustacea, Copepoda) sampled from the marine coastal and brackish waters on the Icelandic shore of the Atlantic Ocean in June and July 2004. Key words: Harpacticoida, brackish waters, Iceland. Статията е достъпна за сваляне и от следния линк: >>>>>>   

Harpacticoida (Copepoda) new catalogue from prof. A. Apostolov

  The present catalog in an attempt for drafting a full systematic list of all Harpacticoida species determined in Bulgaria, on the basis of literary sources and personal research. The catalog contains all marine species and species found in coastal lakes, estuaries as well as in fresh water and groundwater in Bulgaria. A list of 289 species of copepods harpacticoids from the fauna of Bulgaria is presented, assigned to 36 families, 98 genera and 8 sub-genera. Thirteen genera are new to the Black Sea and the fauna of Bulgaria: Sarsamphiascus Huys, 2009; Monardius Huys, 2009; Glabrotelson Huys, 2009; Emertonia Wilson, 1932; Pilocamptus Huys, 2009; Karllangia Noodt, 1964; Ambunguipes Huys, 1990; Filexilia Conroy-Dalton et Huys, 1996; Aigondiceps Fiers, 1995; Schizothrix Huys, 1992; Pesceus Özdikmen 2008, Vermicaris Kornev & Chertoprud, 2008 et Proserpinicaris Jakobi, 1972. In the present catalogue a new subspecies Hypocamptus brehmi (Douwe,1922) subsp. sterbain. from the Black Sea (Bulgarian coast) is described. The catalog is presented according to the latest changes and adopts the phylogenetic system by Seifried (2003), Wells (2007), and corrections in the nomenclature system by Huys (2009). For each species there is short bibliography, synonymy and distribution in Bulgaria. Photos of some of the species found in the Black Sea are provided at the end of the catalog (Bulgarian coast). For additional information or inquiries please contact the author at: e-mail: apostolov2003@abv.bg   

Почина проф. Петър Коларов

  Проф. Петър Полдиев Коларов 1931-2013   Целият професионален живот на проф. П. Коларов е посветен на хидробиологията и ихтиологията. Той е дългогодишен директор на Института по рибни ресурси във Варна; световно известен специалист по екология и експлоатация на рибните ресурси; член на български и медународни риболовни комисии; експерт към FAO. Прекрасен лектор, вещ познавач на лабораторните и теренни умения, ръководител на експедиции, автор на много научни статии, научно-популярни книги, планове и програми, ръководител и консултант на наши и международни проекти, ярка личност, съчетаваща делови качества и великолепно чувство за хумор.   Със смъртта на проф. Коларов българската зоология, хидробиология и ихтиология загубиха забележителен учен, колега, приятел и прекрасен човек!  

PhD Position in Aquatic Ecology, Portland State University

PhD Position in Aquatic Ecology, Portland State University The Strecker Aquatic Ecology Lab at Portland State University invites applications for a PhD student to begin Fall 2013, studying the effects of hydrologic alterations and climate change on freshwater ecosystem connectivity and ecology on the Columbia Plateau.  This is a truly unique system with many opportunities to develop novel research questions. Qualifications:  The ideal candidate will have a MS in ecology, biology, environmental science, or a related field.  The candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as knowledge of freshwater ecosystems and quantitative statistical methods.  Potential students should review the application guidelines and deadlines for the PhD program, which is housed in the School of the Environment (http://www.pdx.edu/environment/ees-phd-program). Applicants should send: 1) a CV; 2) brief letter of interest describing your experience, qualifications, and research interests; 3) GRE scores and transcripts (unofficial); and 4) contact information for three references to Dr. Angela Strecker [strecker AT pdx.edu].  The candidate will be joining an exciting lab (http://web.pdx.edu/~strecker/index.htm ) and department (http://www.pdx.edu/esm/) with numerous opportunities to enhance their career by working with ecologists and other scientists. Applications will be accepted until December 15th. Support is available from a combination of research and teaching assistantships.  In addition, applicants are encouraged to apply for the Cascades to Coast GK12 fellowship (http://www.pdx.edu/soe-gk12/), as well as the Ecosystem Services for Urbanizing Regions Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) (http://www.pdx.edu/esur-igert/).  Tuition costs will be waived. Portland is a vibrant multicultural city that is consistently ranked one of the most livable places in the US.  Portland State University in located in downtown Portland, the major urban center of Oregon.  PSU is a vital component of the city, drawing students from all over the world to study, renowned for the civic engagement and environmental awareness of the university community (http://www.pdx.edu/about-portland-state).  In particular, the Department of Environmental Science and Management plays a critical role in environmental education and research in the region, developing inter-disciplinary research teams and collaborations with a vast array of partners. Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.        

The marine Harpacticoida of iseland

prof. Apostol Apostolov is proud to announce the release of the only and most comprehensive study on the Iceland’s copepoda fauna titled "Les Harpacticoides marins (Crustacea, Copepoda) d’Iclande". The book meticulously captures eight years’ worth of determining and classifying samples from an area of 758 000 square meters and depths ranging from 20 to 3500 meters between Greenland, Iceland and Faroe Ridge. The book establishes thirty three species part of twenty three genera and eight families. Twenty one species from fifteen genera are found to be new to science including the Pontobradya new genus. Other seventeen genera are new to the Iceland’s fauna. The book bases its research and outcome on sample materials collected within the BIOICE program.    

NEOBIOTA 2012, 7th European Conference on Biological Invasions

NEOBIOTA 2012 Halting Biological Invasions in Europe: from Data to Decisions 7th European Conference on Biological Invasions, Pontevedra (Spain), 12-14 September 2012 THEME AND BACKGROUND The progressing and escalating threats posed by invasive alien species in Europe suggest that immediate cooperative, specific planning is necessary if we are to have any chance to halt biodiversity loss. Scientific, technical, political and legal actions need to be put in place urgently in order to diminish the ecological and economic impacts of biological invasions. and strengthen cooperation between the scientific community, conservation agencies, stake-holders, and policy and decision In this framework, NEOBIOTA 2012 will provide an international high-level forum to incorporate research into decision making processes and management of invasive alien species. NEOBIOTA will constitute an important opportunity to advance the dialogue and strengthen cooperation between the scientific community, conservation agencies, stake -holders, and policy and decision makers. Researchers, representatives from governmental entities, non-profit organizations, and any person or party involved in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management are invited to participate and share ideas, new results and opinions in the field of biological invasions. CONFERENCE TOPICS ∙ Impacts of biological invasions Impact on ecological processes and on functional diversity; native species and communities Impacts on economy and health (plants, animals and humans) ∙ Management of biological invasions Prevention and early detection Mitigation and control Prioritization of species and pathways Public perception and communication of the risks associated to biological invasions Policy and legislation ∙ Ecology of biological invasions Biological invasions under climate change Temporal and spatial trends Biotic and abiotic control of alien species Modeling populations of alien species ∙ Evolution of biological invasions Genetic variation of alien species Local adaptation of alien species Hybridization and invasion Founder and Allee effects in alien species All organisms and ecosystems will be considered KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Darren Kriticos CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences. Canberra, Australia. David M. Richardson Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology, Stellenbosch University. Stellenbosch, South Africa. Gregory Ruiz Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Edgewater (Maryland), USA. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS We are looking forward to receiving contributions for talks and poster resentations. Participants planning to give a talk or poster presentation are asked to submit an English abstract no later than 31 May 2012 to the conference Office, by e-mail to neobiota2012@gmail.com , as an Attached Word document. Please see the "Abstract contribution" section at the conference website. Background information, a draft programme, and registration information will be sent out shortly at the conference website http://eei2012-neobiota2012. blogspot.com For questions you can contact the NEOBIOTA 2012 Conference Secretariat neobiota2012@gmail.com and the Bern Convention NEOBIOTA 2012 is carried out under the patronage of the ISSG / IUCN and the Bern Convention  

International Conference on Marine and Coastal Ecosystems

Dear colleagues, In the Website http:// www.marcoastecos2012.al you will find information on the International Conference on Marine and Coastal Ecosystems (MarCoastEcos2012): increasing knowledge for a sustainable conservation and management, which will be held in Tirana, Albania, on 25-28 April 2012.   Hopefully you are interested in this conference and, please, spread the information and the conference website to the addresses that you think this conference may be of interest! Please note: - The deadline for abstract submission is January 10-th, 2012; - Sponsoring possibilities may be available for some categories of participants (check "Sponsoring" in the menu of the conference website); and sajmir.beqiraj@fshn.edu.al the interested participants will be inserted in the conference mailing list and they will keep updated with relevant information and developments about the conference. - By Sending a blank with the Message Subject "interested in MarCoastEcos2012" to the e-mail addresses: contact@marcoastecos2012.al , and sajmir.beqiraj @ fshn.edu.al the interested Participants Will BE Inserted in the conference mailing list and they will keep updated with relevant information and developments about the conference. Thank you very much for your collaboration! Dr. Sajmir Beqiraj, hydrobiologist Lecturer of Hydrobiology, Invertebrate Zoology and Aquatic Ecology. Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana Bulevardi Zog I, Tirana, Albania  

Darwinian Summer School

Summer School in Darwin biogeonauki! Darwin Summer School on Biogeosciences Perturbation of the global carbon cycle Utrecht and Texel, the Netherlands 4-15 July 2011 (full time two week course) For more information: http://www.darwincenter.nl/DarwinCenter.aspx?id=561 Preliminary Program: http://www.darwincenter.nl/Content/Downloads/program_25mrt.pdf  

International workshop

BULGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES INSTITUTE OF BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH 1113 Sofia, 2 Gagarin St.  (2002) 8736137th Fax: (02) 8705498, iber@iber.bas.bg ; www.iber.bas.bg FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT International workshop Wetlands along the Lower Danube: functioning, modeling, conservation and management. May 1 70-20, 2011, Sofia, Bulgaria Organized by: Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Researches Bulgarian Academy of Sciences 7 FP Project WETLANET TOPICS: Aquatic communities: structure and trophic interactions; Biodiversity and habitat dynamics; Functioning of wetlands within Lower Danube river system; Process and interrelations modeling; Connectivity, flooding dynamics, typology and ecological status of wetlands; Governance and restoration of wetlands along the Lower Danube; Monitoring and conservation of biodiversity; Wise use of wetlands' biological resources and services, combat mosquito plague. Preliminary program: May 17 - Arrivals & Accommodation May 18-19 - Presentations & Discussions May 20 - Excursion / City tour (optional) May 21 - Departure Day Official language of the workshop is English. Contact persons: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luchezar Pehlivanov: lzp@ecolab.bas.bg ; lzp@abv.bg Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roumen Kalchev: rkalchev@zoology.bas.bg ; roumenkalchev@hotmail.com  

Diversification in Inland Finfish Aquaculture

Respected Colleagues, Dear Friends, The Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice Would Like to invite you to participate in the Workshop Diversification in Inland Finfish Aquaculture ( www.frov.jcu.cz/difa/ ) Which Will BE Held in Pisek, Czech Republic in May 16-18, 2011 followed by Celebratory Meeting on the occasion of start up activities of the South Bohemian Research Center of Aquaculture and Biodiversity of Hydrocenoses (CENAKVA; see information in Attachment). This celebratory meeting with invited speeches of distinguished guests and guided tour round the castle followed by banquet will be held in Hluboka Castle, Czech Republic (see picture below) in the afternoon of May 18, 2011, from 30.1 pm The Official invitation IS Attached. You have the following two choices how to join us: 1) You Can register for the whole Workshop, Where the celebratory meeting IS involved as the closing ceremony (Registration: http://www.frov.jcu.cz/difa/ registration.htm ). 2) You can register solely for the celebrations till February 28, 2011 at hluboka@frov.jcu.cz with information about your anticipated flight and travel Schedule. Our organizers will contact you after March 1, 2011 on details. Based upon our mutual long-term scientific cooperation, we would be looking forward to your participation in these events. Yours faithfully, Assoc. Prof. Tomas Policar, organizer of workshop and Prof. Otomar Linhart Dean University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters 389 2001 Vodnany, Czech Republic e-mail: linhart@vurh.jcu.cz , www.frov.jcu.cz tel.: +420 the 387774600th Attachments: flyer Celebratory meeting flyer CENAKVA  

Aquatic biodiversity conference, Romania 2011

AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE http://www.sibiu2007.ro/index_en.php Language The official language of "Aquatic Biodiversity International Conference" is English.