Canadian University Press Releases/Newswire

Source: St. Mary's University
http://www.smu.ca/newsreleases/2006/10-23-23-2006.html

Marine protected Areas and Biodiversity Conservation in Mexico and Costa Rica

October 23, 2006

On Monday, October 30 at 4:00 PM in Room ME 105 (McNally Building-East Wing), Saint Mary’s University will present a talk by Drs. Alfredo Ortega and Angel Herrera.

Their talk is entitled, "Marine Protected Areas and Biodiversity Conservation in Mexico and Costa Rica."

Dr. Ortega is a researcher with the Northwestern Centre for Biological Research in La Paz, Baja California, Mexico, and Dr. Herrera is the Executive Director, Marine Park of the Pacific, Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica.

A reception will follow their talk.

Saint Mary's University is known for its community outreach projects, both in Canada and around the world. Saint Mary's, founded in 1802, is home to one of Canada's leading business schools, a Science Faculty widely known for its cutting-edge research, a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty and a vibrant Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

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