We are looking forward to being part of the 11th Indo-Pacific Fish Conference IPFC, and the annual Conference of the Australian Society for Fish Biology (ASFB 2023), held 20-24 November at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Founded in 1971, the Australian Society for Fish Biology (ASFB) is dedicated to advancing research, education, and the sustainable management of fish and fisheries within the Indo-Pacific region.
The IPFC, a quadrennial event, stands as one of the foremost gatherings in the field of ichthyology, drawing enthusiastic participation from marine, estuarine, and freshwater fish enthusiasts worldwide.
The conference aims to promote best practice and innovative approaches, highlight current and emerging research priorities and trends, draw on experience from other regions, and share work in progress and project outcomes.
The conference celebrates the fascinating realm of aquatic life, offering a unique glimpse into the exceptional biological, environmental, and cultural richness found throughout the expansive Indo-Pacific Region. Over 500 global marine, estuarine, and freshwater fish enthusiasts are expected to attend, including those from Australia, New Zealand, and the Indo-Pacific region.
The event covers the following themes:
- Evolution, taxonomy, and biogeography of Indo-Pacific fishes
- Ecology of Indo-Pacific fishes
- Fisheries and aquaculture in the Indo-Pacific
- Using traditional/indigenous knowledge to advance understanding of fish biology
- Biology and conservation of sharks and other top predators
- Conservation of Indo-Pacific fishes
- Long term monitoring of Indo-Pacific fishes
- Management of barriers to fish movement
- Novel methods and techniques advancing our understanding of fish biology
- Fisheries management
With more than 25 years of expertise in hydroacoustic science and software development, Echoview Software is looking forward to engaging with industry professionals about the use of hydroacoustics in fisheries management.
Our flagship product, Echoview®, enjoys a global reputation for its unparalleled comprehensiveness, flexibility, and reliability in processing hydroacoustic data. It effectively handles data from a diverse range of echosounders and sonars, accommodating both mobile and stationary platform configurations.
Echoview empowers users with the capability to visually explore and analyze data, enabling comprehensive investigations of both the water column and seabed, supporting a broad spectrum of hydroacoustic research and projects for both freshwater and marine environments.
Our Sales Manager, Rowland Washington, and Marketing Manager, Miriam Rule, are looking forward to addressing any enquiries around Echoview, licensing, services, training, and more.
Our participation at IPFC 2023 underscores our commitment to advancing our expertise in the field and collaborating with industry leaders to promote sustainable fisheries management.
We extend an invitation to visit our booth, see our software, and engage with our experts to witness how Echoview is making a substantial impact on the fisheries sector.
To schedule a meeting with us during the event or arrange a meetup nearby, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@echoview.com.
