3rd International Ocean Pollution Symposium
6 - 11 April 1997

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
Fort Pierce, Florida, United States of America
Symposium Registration

Registration Fees:

Entire 6 day Symposium: 

Before 1/15/97				After 1/15/97
Regular: $300.00 U.S. dollars		Regular: $350.00 U.S. dollars
Student: $150.00 U.S. dollars		Student: $175.00 U.S. dollars
The entire Symposium registration fee includes:
* Admission to all technical sessions and poster presentations
* One copy of the Symposium proceedings
* Welcome Reception
* A.M. and P.M. Breaks and Luncheon each day
* Closing Banquet
* Participation in Excursion

Spouse program fee:

$50.00 per person for Reception, Banquet and Excursion


One-day registration:

Regular: $125.00/day U.S. dollars
Student: $75.00/day U.S. dollars
Registration includes lunch and programs

Click here to access the registration form.

Hotel Accommodations:


Three oceanfront hotels in nearby Vero Beach have been designated as the official symposium hotels. Symposium participants should make their own reservations directly with these hotels. When making reservations, be sure to mention the 3rd International Ocean Pollution Symposium in order to receive the special Symposium rate. Each block of rooms will be held at the hotel until the cut-off dates listed below. After the cut-off date, the rooms will be booked on a space-available basis.

The Symposium is scheduled during the South Florida tourist season, and hotel rooms will be in great demand at that time. Please make hotel reservations early to guarantee a room at the special Symposium rate listed below. 
Days Resort Hotel 		  Holiday Inn Oceanside
3244 Ocean Drive 			3384 Ocean Drive		
Vero Beach, FL 32963 			Vero Beach, FL 32963	
Phone: (800) 245-3297 			Phone: (561) 231-2300
Fax: (561) 231-7059 			Fax: (561) 234-8069	

Rates: $95.00-$135.00/night 		Rates: $79.00-$109.00/night
Cut-off Date: 1 March 1997 		Cut-off Date: 1 March 1997


Vero Beach Inn
4700 North A1A
Vero Beach, FL  32963
Phone: (800) 227-8615
Fax: (561) 231-9547

Rates: $50.00/night
Cut-off Date: 1 April 1997
Shuttle service between the Conference Center and the above listed official symposium hotels will be available at no charge.


For symposium participants seeking more moderately priced hotel accommodations, we recommend the following options: 
Days Inn I-95 & Route 60 	  Super 8  Motel
8800 20th Street 			I-95 & Route 60
Vero Beach, FL 32966 			Vero Beach, FL 32966 
Phone: (561) 562-9991			Phone: (561) 562-9991
Fax: (561) 562-0716 			Fax: (561) 562-0716

Rates: $49.00/night 			Rates: $44.00/night
(2 double beds per room)		(2 double beds per room)
Cut-off Date: 31 March 1997		Cut-off Date: 31 March 1997

Comfort Inn Vero Beach
950 U.S. 1
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (561) 569-5502
Fax: (561) 569-5502

Rates: $45.00-$49.00/night
(king size or double bed)
Cut-off Date: 31 March 1997

Symposium participants who elect to stay at these moderately priced hotels should be prepared to provide for all their own transportation needs.

Transportation

Air Transportation

Two International airports are within an hour's drive of the Vero Beach/Ft. Pierce area. The Melbourne International Airport to the north and Palm Beach International Airport to the south are serviced by major air carriers, car rental agencies and shuttle companies.

Ground Transportation 

Rental Cars - For symposium participants who elect to rent a car, 
there are several car rental agencies from which to choose:
		Avis		(800) 331-1212
		Budget 		(800) 527-0700
		Dollar 		(800) 800-4000
		Hertz 		(800) 654-3131
		National 	(800) 328-4567

Shuttle Service - Shuttle service to the hotels may be arranged 
with the companies listed below. Symposium participants should make
their own reservations. Shuttle service rates vary; however, they 
should be between $30.00 - $60.00 U.S. dollars per person, one way. 
Round trip prices may also be available upon request: 	
			
		Abracadabra Limousine 		(800) 832-3371
		Indian River Shuttle Service 	(561) 770-9122
		Melbourne Airport Shuttle 	(800) 826-4544
		Treasure Coast Shuttle 		(561) 562-3023
		VIP Shuttle Service 		(561) 879-6658


For assistance in making arrangements for any ground transportation, please check the space on the Symposium Registration Form.


For additional information, please contact:

Ms. Susan Costilow
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
5600 U.S. 1 North
Ft. Pierce, FL 34946 USA
Phone (561) 465-2400 Ext. 501
Fax (561) 465-5743
Electronic Mail: costilow@hboi.edu