Thought this might be of interest.
> World Fisheries Trust is announcing the publication of "Action before
> extinction: an international conference on conservation of fish genetic
> diversity."
>
> Action Before Extinction was a conference held by World Fisheries Trust in
> Vancouver, BC, Canada in February 1998. 22 papers were presented by
> academic researchers involved in the conservation of fish genetic
> diversity. They cover topics of international genetic conservation
> rationale and efforts for freshwater and salterwater species in Finland,
> Russia, The Ukraine, India, Brazil, Colombia, Canada, Norway, Scotland and
> other countries. As well, a plant genetic resources paper lends perspective
> to the topic of the development of fish genetic conservation policy.
>
> Action Before Extinction includes all 22 papers as well as an introduction
> by Dr. Brian Harvey, Director World Fisheries Trust, and The Honourable
> John Fraser, Ambassador for the Environment (Canada), in paperback (259
> pages). It is available from the World Fisheries Trust office for
> CAN$35.00. Payment is accepted by major credit card, cheque or money order.
> Shipping fees are additional.
>
> Please contact Sarah Riecken (sarah at worldfish.org) if you would like to
> order a copy of Action Before Extinction for a library or educational
> facility.
>
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> Victoria, B.C. V8W 1R3
> Telephone: (250) 380-7585
> Fax: (250) 380-2621
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