First CircularInternational Special Session onEstuary Development and Long-Term Environmental Changes in East Asia
13 January 2019 (Sunday)
Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane, JapanThe Joint Meeting of the 26th New Year’s Meeting of the Estuary Research Center and the 7th
Annual Symposium of the Japanese Association for Estuarine Science
12 (Saturday) - 13 (Sunday) January 2019
Venue: Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering 1st building, Room 21, Shimane
University, Matsue, Shimane, JAPAN1. Special International Session
We live in a constantly changing environment. Estuary systems, in particular, have been highly
affected by recent environmental change. Because of their location at river mouths along thecoastal plain, estuaries sit at the interface between land, ocean, and atmosphere. Although someof the historical changes in estuary regions are due to natural processes, it is well known thatanthropogenic activities are responsible for many of the estuarine environment and ecosystemproblems. On the other hand, estuaries are key places sustaining human life and productivity.
Humans are a very important part of the history of estuarine development and we play a role inits long-term environmental change. Estuaries develop and evolve throughout the world inresponse to global sea-level and climate changes. Regional comparison is essential forunderstanding the unique features of each estuarine system. This meeting will hold a special
international session focused on sharing information on Asian estuarine environmental history.
2. About this joint symposium:
The Joint Meeting of the 26th New Year’s Meeting of the Estuary Research Center and the 7th
Annual Symposium of Japanese Association for Estuarine Science will be held in Matsue, Japan,January 12–13, 2019. The objective of this symposium is to exchange the latest scientificinformation on present systems and past environmental changes of estuaries and surrounding
lowland areas. The term ‘estuary’ here is defined broadly, including not only a river mouth, butalso lowland lakes, lagoons, and coastal zones. The language of the general session (Saturday)
is primarily Japanese. The special international session (Sunday) will be in English.
3. Important date and Fees
Registration form submission deadline is November 15, 2018.
Abstract submission deadline is December 3, 2018.
Registration fee: Japanese Yen 5,000 for regular participants and Japanese Yen 3,000 forstudents (includes the abstract book and Conference Dinner ticket)
4. Tentative schedule
Venue: Room 21, Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering 1st building, Shimane
University (see Access Map)
January 12 (Saturday):Morning: General Session
Afternoon: General Session
18:00–20:00: Conference Dinner (Izakaya in Matsue City)
January 13 (Sunday):Morning: General Session
Afternoon: Special International Session [Estuary Development and Long-Term
Environmental Change in East Asia]
5. Guide for presentation⋅ Oral presentations only: please note that there will be no poster session.
⋅ Presentation time is 15 minutes, including questions.
* However, if the number of presentations is larger than expected the presentation time
may be shortened.
⋅There are [general sessions], [special sessions], [international special session].
General sessions are divided into four themes: [Environmental change], [Environmental
Fluid Dynamics], [Aquatic Ecology], and [General Estuary].
6. Registration
On-line registration is via e-mail (to: kisui@soc.shimane-u.ac.jp). Registration can be done by
the submission of abstract and registration form. Please use this subject line: [Registration form
for the Joint Symposium]. Please contact us in advance if you plan to join the conference dinner,before December 3, 2018 (See Registration Form). We accept on-site registration without
presentation or conference dinner participation. However, if participants need an abstract book,on-line registration in advanced is requested.
7. Abstract submission
The abstract submission can be done by e-mail to (kisui@soc.shimane-u.ac.jp). Please use theattached abstract format [abst_form2019_English]. You can insert figures or images in theabstract, but be aware that the abstract volume is printed in black and white only. The pdf versionof the abstract book will be in color.
8. Program

The detailed program will be provided in mid-December. Symposium information is alsoavailable on the following websites:
Estuary Research Center, Shimane University (http://www.esrec.shimane-u.ac.jp/)
The Japanese Association for Estuarine Science (http://www.jaes.shimane-u.ac.jp/)
9. Student privileges⋅ Student presenters purchasing an abstract book can become a student member of the Japanese
Association for Estuarine Science for the coming three years without membership fee.
⋅ This joint meeting provides two awards of excellence for students: [Prize from the presidentof the Japanese Association for Estuarine Science] and [Prize from the director of the Estuary
Research Center].
10. Access
Venue: Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering 1st building, Room 21, Shimane
University,
Nishikawatsu-cho 1060, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, JAPAN
From Airport to Shimane University
Izumo or Yonago Airport→ (Shuttle Bus: 30 minutes from Izumo or 45 minutes from Yonago)→Matsue Station→ (Local City Bus, bus stop #1, No. 92 bus: about 15 minutes or Ichibata
Private Bus, bus stop #2, No. 12 bus: about 20 minutes) → Shimane University bus stop (Justbefore the main gate of Shimane University) or Kawatsu bus stop (East Side of ShimaneUniversity)

Room 21

Shimane Univ.
Bus StationKawatsubusStation

11. Visa and hotels:
Foreign citizens must obtain a Japanese visa before entry into Japan, with the exception ofvisa-free countries, which are based on relevant agreements or regulations. It is strongly
recommended that international participants contact the conference secretariat by November 15
with registration forms and relevant information (flight schedule, hotels, and so on).
Hotels: There are many hotels in Matsue City. Please book a room by yourself through travel
websites.

12. Organizations:
Host organizations
Estuary Research Center (EsReC), Shimane University, Japan
Director: Prof. Yoshiki Saito
The Japanese Association for Estuarine Science
President: Prof. Yoshikazu Sampei
General Contact/secretariat: Joint Symposium Committee Office
Tel & Fax: +81-852-32-6099
e-mail: kisui@soc.shimane-u.ac.jp