Program and abstracts rd 43 Annual Larval Fish Conference Melià Palma Marina, Mallorca – Palma 21-24 May 2019 PROGRAM AND ABSTRACTS Scientific Committe Ignacio Catalán (Spain, Local Organizer) Patricia Reglero (Spain, Local Organizer) Itziar Álvarez (Spain, Local Organizer) Pilar Olivar (Spain) Su Sponaugle (USA) Marta Moyano (Germany) Akinori Takasuka (Japan) Raul Láiz (Spain) Dominique Robert (Canada) Welcome Oceans, lakes, rivers…in the world are full of larvae, that very small life stage which most animals in the water bodies experience when they are only a few days old. Most will die and only some will make it to the future after flowing with the currents, finding food and avoiding the predators while developing the organs they need to live. We invite you to talk and hear about them and their different ways. And which better place than Mallorca, our island, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, a sea full of biodiversity and life! Come and enjoy sharing sciencie and friendship with us. Welcome to the 43rd Annual Larval fish Conference in Mallorca. Sponsors We are grateful to the sponsors listed below for their support to organize this Conference, General Information Palma (https://www.spain-holiday.com/Palma) Located on the south coast of Mallorca, Palma is an important holiday resort and commercial port. The city offers the island’s best choice of hotels, restaurants and widest choice of entertainment. Despite having become a modern, vibrant city, Palma has managed to retain its old town and its ancient culture and charm. Palma’s airport handles millions of visitors each year and plays a major role in the Balearic’s tourism industry. Palma is also the location for the island’s airport and the largest port in Mallorca. The port still has a working fishing fleet as well as a leisure marina for vessels of all sizes. There is also a sailing club. Almost half the entire population of the Balearic Islands lives in Palma, and during the summer months the numbers swell. Palma was recently voted the best place in Spain to live! About town Palma offers interesting narrow streets, quiet courtyards, and a lively harbour front with a nice selection of restaurants. If you are interested in Spanish history or just enjoy the harmony of an old town the many restored historic buildings will impress you. It is always enjoyable to walk through the lovely city of Palma. Cultural attractions Some of Palma’s best attractions are to be found near the port, including the Royal Palace, the Stock Exchange and the Castle of Bellver that has dominated the skyline since the 14th century; however, Palma’s pride and joy has to be the Cathedral, one of the world’s finest and largest Gothic structures. The old town of Palma fans out from the cathedral and is a maze of narrow streets, flanked by ancient mansions and hidden squares. The Cathedral Built in golden limestone in Gothic style it was begun in the 13th century by Jaime I and stands in a dramatic location near the waterfront. It has high arches and elegant columns. There are many interesting tombs including those of Jaime I and Jaime III of Mallorca. You will also find a museum inside the cathedral. The cathedral is closed on Sundays and holidays. In front of the cathedral is the Parc de la Mar with its impressive fountains and sculptures. Next to the cathedral is the Palau de l'Almudaina which was the Royal residence in the Middle Ages. It now houses an interesting museum. The Castell de Bellver About 2.5 km (1.5 miles) from the city centre this castle is a must-see. with a small admission charge. Built in 1309 it is the only castle in Spain that is totally circular in design. The castle began as a summer Royal residence and was later used as a prison. Look out for the graffiti on the walls carved by French prisoners of war. The castle also houses the principal museum and is often used for concerts. There is a small admission charge to the castle and it is closed on Sundays and public holidays. The Arab Baths These are open between 9.30am - 8pm and are very cheap to visit. They are hidden away in the tiny streets east of the cathedral. The baths date from the¡ 10th century and are surrounded by well tended gardens. The interior of the baths is pretty much as it was built. The Town Hall This building is of 17th century construction and is charming and full of character. It is surrounded by stone benches on which the locals love to sit. Activities Palma offers an excellent variety of activity, with every kind of entertainment possible, from cinemas to theatres, operas and rock concerts. The only way to see the old town is by foot and you can be sure that around every corner is a quiet plaza or park to rest in. Eating out There are hundreds of bars and restaurant with cuisines from every corner of the globe. Beaches A long crescent of white sand lapped by cobalt blue and emerald green coloured water, the Bay of Palma is dotted with delightful seaside resorts, ideal for sailing, sunbathing and having fun. To the west of Palma, lies Cala Mayor and Sant Augustin, with hotels, restaurants and discos. Then Illetes, with three islands which can be seen from the beach. Portale Nous, where you can probably go scuba-diving, Magaluf, crowded and famous, with water sports, swimming pools and dolphin displays. To the east, Can Pastilla offers good sports facilities. Las Maravillas and S'Arenal have the Son Veri water park. Cuisine Traditional food is being rediscovered in the Balearics. It varies from island to island, but reflects the cuisine of Catalonia, with its combination of sweet and savoury, pork being the main ingredient although vegetable dishes and soups are also typical fare. Langosta a la parrilla which partners spiny lobster with local home made mayonnaise is one such dish. With your breakfast coffee you must try an ensaimada (a spiral yeast bun) either on its own or with apricot jam – delicious. Climate Mallorca enjoys a typical Mediterranean weather, with mild winters and hot summers. During the months of July and August, the weather is hot and beautifully sunny, boasting around 11 hours of sun daily. During the winter, the weather can get chilly, but is generally you can enjoy fine, mild weather on most days. General Meeting Information Venue The 43rd Annual Larval Fish Conference is taking place at the Melià Palma Marina, located in Paseo Ingeniero Gabriel Roca, 29, Mallorca-Palma. The Larval Fish Identification Workshop is taking place at the Spanish Institute of Oceanography, located in Muelle de Poniente s/n, Mallorca-Palma. Registration On Monday 20nd there would be a table in front of the entrance to the plenary room, with a DESKTOP REGISTER sign where you can register from 7pm to 9pm. Registration will be opened during the whole day as the sessions are scheduled all the other days. Oral presentations With the exception of the keynote presentation, oral presentations are scheduled for 15 minutes (12 minutes for presentation + 3 minutes for questions). Presenters must prepare their talks in either PowerPoint (.ppt or .pptx) or PDF (.pdf) format. Talks will be run on laptops with Windows 10, with internet, sound and video (VLC) capabilities. Please ensure that unusual fonts, and any videos or sound files are embedded in the PowerPoint file (or transferred onto the presentation laptop). To save time between presentations, presenters will not be permitted to use their own laptop. Please, therefore, make sure that your talk gets uploaded to the conference laptop (in each room) prior to your session. Please name your talk using the code in the program (under «CODE_AUTHOR». E.g., «TUS2:5_Moyano, M»). Student talks will be concentrated into sessions from Tuesday to Wednesday to allow the judges time to make their decisions prior to the awards reception on Thursday evening. As a result, some theme sessions may have presentations scattered in blocks throughout the four days of the meeting. Paralell sessions in romos 7 and 8 will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday after lunch. The schedule of the talks will be strictly respected to facilitate following the program in both rooms. Poster presentations The poster session will be held Tuesday evening. The poster boards be available all day Tuesday. The stands for the posters will be dismantled on Wednesday. Please place your poster after the first coffee break on Tuesday in the board displaying the number assigned to your poster (see program). Posters must be no larger than 118.5×146 cm in overall size. Ligthning Session The lightning session is a fun initiative that will last 30 minutes during the poster’s session. Several very fast presentations will address outreach activities related with the Early Stages of Fishes. It will be run by the EEC: Carolin Müller and Lysel Garavelli. Workshops and Awards Student Travel Awards The ELHS offers a number of student travel awards. There are three awards given by the ELHS: the Sally Leonard Richardson Awardfor the best student paper presented at the Larval Fish Conference, the John H.S. Blaxter Award for the best student poster at the Larval Fish Conference, and the Elbert H. Ahlstrom Lifetime Achievement Award. The ELHS also awards Grace Klein-MacPhee Student Travel Grants to facilitate graduate student participation at the Larval Fish Conference. Early Career Scientist Mentoring Session The Early Career Committee hosts a workshop on «Ethics in Scientific Writing» on Wednesday 22nd, open to all Conference participants.