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SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS (students and HQP underlined)
Hamel J.-F and A.
Mercier 2009. Biology
and aquaculture of the sea cucumber Isostichopus fuscus in Ecuador.
Aquarium of Mazatlan.
Acuacultura
dos Mil, Mazatlan, Mexico.
Hamel J.-F and A.
Mercier 2009.
Reproduction in
marine invertebrates from the equator to the Arctic.
Aquarium of
Mazatlan. Acuacultura dos Mil, Mazatlan, Mexico.
Mercier, A.
2009.
The place of
Cucumaria frondosa within worldwide sea cucumber fisheries.
Meeting of the Newfoundland Regional Advisory Process (RAP) on sea
cucumber. DFO, April 2009. INVITED
Mercier, A. 2009.
Challenges
and breakthroughs in the study of deep-sea echinoderm biology. 13th
International Echinoderm Conference, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 5-9
January 2009. INVITED plenary conference.
So, J.J.,
S. Uthicke, J.-F. Hamel & A. Mercier 2009.
Glacial
persistence of North Atlantic populations of Cucumaria frondosa
(Holothuroidea: Echinodermata).
13th
International Echinoderm Conference, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 5-9
January 2009.
Baillon,
S., J.-F.
Hamel & A. Mercier 2009.
Gametogenic synchronicity with respect to time, depth and location in
three deep-sea echinoderms.
13th
International Echinoderm Conference, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 5-9
January 2009.
Mercier, A. & J.-F.
Hamel 2008.
Life history of the
deep-sea asteroid Henricia lisa. Fifth North American Echinoderm
Conference, Florida Institute of Technology, USA, 20-25 July 2008.
So, J.J.,
J.-F. Hamel & A. Mercier 2008.
Growth
rate and predation pressure as key factors in the management of
Cucumaria frondosa (Holothuroidea) in eastern Canada.
Fifth North American
Echinoderm Conference, Florida Institute of Technology, USA, 20-25 July
2008.
So, J.J.,
S. Uthicke, J.-F. Hamel & A. Mercier 2008.
Mitochondrial DNA gene flow analysis in North Atlantic populations of the
sea cucumber Cucumaria frondosa (Holothuroidea: Echinodermata).
Fifth North American Echinoderm Conference, Florida Institute of
Technology, USA, 20-25 July 2008.
Sun, Z.,
J.-F. Hamel & A. Mercier 2008.
Planula release, settlement and development of deep-sea soft corals.
11th International Coral Reef Symposium, Ft. Lauderdale, FL,
USA, 7-11 July 2008.
Sun, Z.,
J.-F. Hamel & A. Mercier 2008.
Reproductive
cycle of the deep-sea coral, Drifa glomerata (Octocorallia:
Alcyonacea), in the NW Atlantic. 11th International Coral Reef
Symposium, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA, 7-11 July 2008.
Mercier,
A. & J.-F.
Hamel 2008.
Global overview of sea cucumber fisheries and resource assessment, with a
focus on the specificities of Cucumaria frondosa. Workshop on
Canadian Science and Management Strategies for Sea Cucumber (Cucumaria
frondosa), Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth, N.S., Canada,
17-18 June 2008. INVITED keynote speaker.
So, J.J.,
S. Uthicke, J.-F. Hamel & A. Mercier 2008.
Science before the fishery – growth rates, predation and gene flow of the
sea cucumber, Cucumaria frondosa.
Workshop on Canadian
Science and Management Strategies for Sea Cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa),
Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth, N.S., Canada, 17-18 June
2008.
Sun, Z.,
J.-F. Hamel & A. Mercier 2008.
Settlement
preferences and planula behaviour in deep-sea soft corals. 2008 ASLO
Summer Meeting, St. John’s, NL, Canada, 8-13 June 2008.
So, J.J.,
J.-F. Hamel & A. Mercier 2008.
Growth and predation
pressure as key factors in the management of Cucumaria frondosa
(Holothuroidea) in the North Atlantic. 2008 ASLO Summer Meeting, St.
John’s, NL, Canada, 8-13 June 2008.
Mercier, A. 2008.
La biodiversité benthique : de l’écologie chimique aux applications
pratiques. 76th
ACFAS Congress, Quebec, QC, Canada, 7 May 2008. INVITED keynote speaker.
Mercier, A. 2008.
Coral reefs: coral reproduction. St. George’s University, Grenada, 16
April 2008.
Mercier, A. 2008.
Fundamental and applied aspects of marine benthic invertebrate
reproduction. St. George’s University, Grenada, 16 April 2008.
Mercier,
A. & J.-F.
Hamel 2007.
Temperate sea cucumber fisheries in the northern hemisphere. International
workshop on “sustainable use and management of sea cucumber fisheries,”
Puerto Ayora, Galápagos Islands, 19 - 23 November 2007. INVITED
Mercier, A.
2007.
La reproduction des invertébrés marins: de la recherche fondamentale aux
applications pratiques (Reproduction of marine invertebrates: from
fundamental to applied research). 25 Octobeber 2007, Université de
Mons-Hainaut, Belgium. INVITED
Mercier, A., R.H. Ycaza & J.-F. Hamel 2006. Long-term study of gamete
release in a broadcast-spawning holothurian: predictable lunar and diel
periodicities. 12th International Echinoderm Conference, University of New
Hampshire, Durham, USA.
Hamel J.-F., P. Becker, I. Eeckhaut & A. Mercier 2006. Evidence of
aberrant oogenesis in a temperate holothurian. 12th International
Echinoderm Conference, University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA.
Becker, P., R.H. Ycaza, A. Mercier, J.-F. Hamel & I. Eeckhaut 2006.
Parasitic disease in larval cultures of the edible sea cucumber
Isostichopus fuscus. 12th International Echinoderm Conference, University
of New Hampshire, Durham, USA.
Mercier, A. & J.-F. Hamel 2006. Epibiotic sea anemones on marine
gastropods: diversity, dynamics and role of bathyal associations. 11th
International Deep-Sea Biology Symposium, Solent University, Southampton,
UK.
Mercier, A. 2005.
Sex in the sea: fundamental and applied aspects of marine benthic
invertebrate reproduction. Department of Biology/OSC Seminar Series,
Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Mercier A. & J.-F. Hamel 2003.
Aquaculture of the Galapagos sea cucumber Isostichopus fuscus.
Workshop on Advances in Sea Cucumber Aquaculture and Management (ASCAM)
Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), Dalian,
China. INVITED
Hamel J.-F. & A. Mercier 2003.
Synchronous gamete maturation and spawning induction method in
holothurians. Workshop on Advances in Sea Cucumber Aquaculture and
Management (ASCAM) Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations
(FAO), Dalian, China. INVITED
Mercier A. & J.-F. Hamel 2001.
Coelomic fluid as a mediator of spawning induction in tropical
holothurians. 9th International Conference on Invertebrate
Reproduction and Development, Grahamstown, South Africa.
Hamel J.-F. & A. Mercier 2001.
Daily
burrowing cycle, reproduction and development of the rose petal bubble
shell Hydatina physis (Mollusca: Hydatinidae). 9th
International Conference on Invertebrate Reproduction and Development,
Grahamstown, South Africa.
Hamel J.-F. & A. Mercier 2001.
In vivo
observation of ovulation and further oocyte maturation in spawning
holothurians. 9th International Conference on Invertebrate
Reproduction and Development, Grahamstown, South Africa.
Mercier A., S.C. Battaglene & J.-F. Hamel 2000.
Settlement preferences and early migration of the sea cucumber
Holothuria scabra. 10th International Echinoderm
Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Hamel J.-F. & A. Mercier 2000.
Cuvierian tubules in tropical holothurians: usefulness and efficiency as a
defence mechanism. 10th International Echinoderm
Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Mercier A., S.C. Battaglene & J.-F. Hamel 2000.
Movement, recruitment and size-related distibution of sea cucumbers
Holothuria scabra in Solomon Islands. 10th
International Echinoderm Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Hamel J.-F. & A. Mercier 1999.
Cuvierian tubules in tropical holothurians: usefulness and efficiency as a
defence mechanism. 34th European Marine Biology
Symposium, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal.
Mercier A., S.C. Battaglene & J.-F. Hamel 1999.
Distribution and population structure of the sea cucumber Holothuria
scabra in the Solomon Islands. 34th European Marine
Biology Symposium, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal.
Mercier A., S.C. Battaglene & J.-F. Hamel 1999.
Daily
activities of juvenile sea cucumbers Holothuria scabra in response
to environmental factors. 34th European Marine Biology
Symposium, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal.
Mercier A., S.C. Battaglene & J.-F. Hamel 1999.
Settlement preferences and early migration of the sea cucumber
Holothuria scabra. 34th European Marine Biology
Symposium, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal.
Hamel, J.-F. & A. Mercier 1995.
Possible wastage of gametes through inter-specific cross-fertilization
among marine invertebrates. 4th European Echinoderms
Colloquium. London, UK.
Hamel, J.-F. & A. Mercier 1995.
Evidence of chemical communication in holothuroids: an important factor
for the initiation and inter-individual fine tuning of gametogenesis. 4th
European Echinoderms Colloquium. London, UK.
Hamel, J.-F. & A. Mercier 1995.
Gametogenesis, spawning, gamete dispersion and fertilization success of
the sea cucumber Cucumaria frondosa. 4th European
Echinoderms Colloquium. London, UK.
Mercier, A., É. Pelletier & J.-F. Hamel 1996.
Impact of butyltin on symbiotic sea anemones. Coastal Zone Canada,
Rimouski (Québec) Canada.
Mercier, A., É. Pelletier & J.-F. Hamel 1993.
Metabolism and subtle toxic effects of butyltin compounds in starfish.
Forum Québécois en Science Marine. Rimouski (Québec) Canada.
Mercier, A., É. Pelletier & J.-F. Hamel 1993.
Metabolism and subtle toxic effects of butyltin compounds in starfish.
20th
Annual Aquatic
Toxicology Workshop,
Québec (Québec) Canada.
Hamel, J.-F. & A. Mercier 1993.
Behavioural response of northern basket star Gorgonocephalus arcticus
to mechanical stimulations. 8th International Echinoderms
Conference, Dijon, France.
Hamel, J.-F. & A. Mercier 1993.
Prespawning behaviour, spawning and developmental biology of the brooding
starfish Leptasterias polaris. 8th International
Echinoderms Conference, Dijon, France.
Mercier, A. & É. Pelletier 1993.
L'accumulation de butylétains par transfert trophique chez l'étoile de mer
Leptasterias polaris et ses conséquences sur le système
reproducteur. 61st ACFAS Congress, Rimouski (Québec) Canada.
Mercier, A. & J.-F. Hamel 1993.
Adaptation morphologique des podias et du corps de trois espèces
d'astéroides au substrat. 61st ACFAS Congress, Rimouski
(Québec) Canada.
Hamel, J.-F. & A. Mercier 1993.
Comportement de l'ophiure Gorgonocephalus arcticus en réaction à
diverses stimulations mécaniques. 61st ACFAS Congress,
Rimouski (Québec) Canada.
Mercier, A. & J.-F. Hamel 1993.
Behavioural response of northern basket star Gorgonocephalus arcticus
to mechanical stimulations.
32nd
Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Zoologists, Guelph (Ontario)
Canada.
Hamel, J.-F. & A. Mercier 1993.
Prespawning behaviour, spawning and developmental biology of the brooding
sea star Leptasterias polaris.
32nd
Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Zoologists,
Guelph (Ontario) Canada.
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