2nd International Eel Science Symposium

Units covered

9th - 11th July 2024 

(early registration on the evening of the 8th)

Conference Overview

This event is hosted in partnership with the Environment Agency (EA).

The symposium follows on from the very successful 1^st symposium which was held in 2017 at ZSL London Zoo, as well as the European Eel Conference held at Fishmongers Hall in London in 2013 and the Fish Impingement and Entrainment Conference held in Liverpool in 2023.

The Symposium aims to provide a global forum for scientists and researchers to present the latest data, initiatives, and new and developing techniques on the biology and management of anguillid eels across multiple spatial scales in a changing world. It will foster and develop international links between key academic, policy, industrial and other stakeholders to promote better understanding of the issues, parallels and conservation opportunities for these iconic species.

 The symposium will bring together 150+ speakers and delegates from around the world for three days of presentations, posters and panel sessions as well as a number of networking events including an evening reception on the River Mersey and a poster/networking event at the British Music Experience.

There will also be a small trade exhibition featuring industry specific companies

Programme

Sessions will cover

• Protecting the Eel: Economics and Legislation
• Marine Phase Studies
• Monitoring and Population Assessment 
• Behavioural Studies 
• Protecting the Eel: Trade and Trafficking 
• Threats, Diseases and Propagation
• Technical Assessment and Solutions 
• Eel Health: Genetics and Mortality

The conference programme can be downloaded below

2nd Eel Science Symp Programme

We are very grateful for the kind support of Hydrolox as our Headline Sponsor for the symposium

Hydrolox has been supplying screens directly to the water-extracting world for more than 20 years.  Hydrolox engineered polymer traveling water screens are easy to install in existing intake structures, require virtually no maintenance, and address the needs of water-extracting facilities across all industries.

You can find out more here

Keynote Speakers 

Each day will open with a keynote speaker and we are delighted to welcome three of the leading researchers in the field to present them

The symposium will be opened by Caroline Durif of the Marine Research Institute in Norway who will present the Peter Spillett Lecture

Day two's keynote will be presented by Eden Skipper of the Ngati Makō hapū tribe from Te Waipounamu in the south island of New Zealand

Day three will open with a keynote from Robert Schabetsberger from the University of Salzburg

Conference Events

Early Registration and Ice Breaker.

Monday evening 7-9pm

To kick off the week in style we invite you to join us and your fellow delegates for a drink in the Sefton Suite of the Adelphi Hotel.

Poster Session and Networking Event 

Open to all delegates

Tuesday evening 7-9pm - British Music Experience, Cunard Building

Please join us to look at the wide array of posters we have had submitted from across the globe, alongside the musical exhibits. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.

The British Music Experience is housed in the Cunard Building on Liverpools historic docklands.

The evening is kindly sponsored by ISI Screens Inc

Conference Dinner on the Mersey Ferry (please note this must be booked separately) 

Wednesday evening from 7.30pm

Join us for an evening afloat on the River Mersey. Guests will enjoy an evening meal and drinks whilst taking in the views of Liverpool and the Wirrals historic waterfront as the sun sets.

The dinner is kindly sponsored by RS Aqua

Post Conference Social. The Bridewell Pub 

Open to all delegates

Thursday afternoon 5.30pm onwards

A final opportunity to network with delegates over a drink in the Bridewell. This isn't your usual pub as it is housed in a converted police station. So if you fancy a drink and some fishy conversation whilst sat in a cell please come and join us.

Delegate Information

Liverpool is a great city to visit with lots to see and do from the Beatles to the famous Three Graces buildings, historic docklands and great museums and galleries including Tate Liverpool.

Liverpool is well connected by road, rail, air and sea! Served by two international airports - Liverpool and Manchester. Liverpool Lime Street station connects the city to the wider UK rail system with services from multiple operators.

We have put together a comprehensive delegate pack of information about Liverpool, where to eat out and how to get there and travel around when you do. This can be downloaded by clicking here

There is a map of the city centre for you to download here

For more information on Liverpool check out the Visit Liverpool website 

Accommodation 

Please note that due to large coach trip and group bookings at the Adelphi Hotel we recommend that delegates don't stay at the hotel. Please use our accommodation guide to find other local options.

As you would expect for a major city there are lots of accommodation options to choose from . We have pulled together some accommodation options here Liverpool Hotel Accommodation

Conference Sponsors

The conference is very kindly supported by

Headline Sponsors 

Poster Session 

Conference Dinner  

Student Sponsor

Early Registration/Ice Breaker 

Conference Supporters