Working Thematic Sessions
At present, six sessions covering all major areas of underwater research using scientific diving are planned:
1. Latest advances in underwater research tools and techniques
2. Marine and freshwater life studies
3. Submerged in the past - archeology
4. Underwater geology
5. Citizen science projects
6. Open session
Your own proposals for special thematic sessions, with a pre-arranged convenor, are cordially welcome as well. Suggestions including the session title, short description, time allocation, target audience and expected presenters should be sent as soon as possible to ecsd5@iopan.pl
1. Latest advances in underwater research tools and techniques
2. Marine and freshwater life studies
3. Submerged in the past - archeology
4. Underwater geology
5. Citizen science projects
6. Open session
Your own proposals for special thematic sessions, with a pre-arranged convenor, are cordially welcome as well. Suggestions including the session title, short description, time allocation, target audience and expected presenters should be sent as soon as possible to ecsd5@iopan.pl
Draft Programme
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Wednesday 24th April
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07.30 - 08.45
09.00 - 09.15 09.15 - 10.00 10.00 - 11.00 11.00 - 11.15 11.15 - 12.30 12.30 - 13.30 13.30 - 15.30 15.30 - 15.45 15.45-16.30 17.00-20.00 |
Registration
Conference opening with introductory word by IO PAN Director Prof. Jan Marcin Weslawski Guest lecture from Dr Richard Pyle Session 1 Contributed presentations Cofee break Session 1 Contributed presentations continued Lunch Session 2 Contributed presentations Cofee break Session 2 Contributed presentations continued Guided social excursion around the old town in Gdańsk |
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Thursday 25th April
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09.15 - 10.00
10.00 - 11.00 11.00 - 11.15 11.15 - 12.30 12.30 - 13.30 13.30 - 15.30 15.30 - 15.45 15.45-16.30 16.30-17.30 19.00-21.00 |
Guest lecture from Dr Jacek Kot
Session 3 Contributed presentations Cofee break Session 3 Contributed presentations continued Lunch Session 4 Contributed presentations Cofee break Session 4 Contributed presentations continued Poster session with drinks and snacks Group photo and Conference Dinner in Hotel |
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Friday 26th April
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09.15 - 10.00
10.00 - 11.00 11.00 - 11.15 11.15 - 12.30 12.30 - 13.30 13.30 - 15.30 15.30 - 15.45 15.45-16.00 16.00-18.00 |
Guest lecture from Tomasz Stachura
Session 5 Contributed presentations Cofee break Session 5 Contributed presentations continued Lunch Session 6 Contributed presentations Concluding remarks, awards for best talks and posters, and Information about next years’ ECSD Cofee break Meeting of the Polish Scientific Diving Community with ESPD representatives Time for other side meetings. If willing to organize one please write to ecsd5@iopan.pl |
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Saturday 27th April
Diving Day* |
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08.30 – 09.00
09.00 – 11.00 11.00 – 12.00 12.00 – 13.00 13.00 – 14.00 14.00 – 17.00? 17.00 – 17.30 |
Transport from IO PAN to R/V Oceania or M/y Thorr
Cruise to dive destination (Puck Bay) Dive 1 – Wreck around 20 m depth Lunch Dive 2 – Shallow rocky “reef” Cruise to the harbour Get back to IO PAN |
R/V Oceania in Hornsund fjord
* for pre-booked (by mail ecsd5@iopan.pl) and registered participants having dry suit and complete diving gear (except weights and tanks)