I put some photos from Cavtat here, but I'll add some more really soon!

Perica

Dear colleagues,

         The XII European Congress of Ichthyology was held in Cavtat, Croatia, from 9-13 September and we are very proud to note that it was the largest ECI to date. More than 400 participants from 52 countries worldwide decided to come to Cavtat and be a part of the ECI XII. Almost 500 presentations, covering a wide spectrum of topics from all aspects of ichthyology; from fish evolution, explanations of phylogenetic relationships and taxonomic positions of many species, and descriptions of anatomical, morphological and physiological characteristics of certain fish species, to ecological population studies and studies and plans from conservation biology and protection of endangered species, were presented in Cavtat.

        The ECI XII fully fulfilled the aims of the existence and perpetuation of the ECI: the provision of a forum for the exchange of knowledge and newest findings in various fields of ichthyology. While many questions regarding fish biology were answered in Cavtat, the research presented there also posed new questions and set the course for future research. In addition to many great contacts, collaborations conceived or strengthened in Cavtat and many new ideas for further research, we sincerely hope that you also took some lovely memories of Croatia home with you.

Sincerely yours,

Organizing Committee

Organized by: Croatian Ichthyological Society; Croatian Ecological Society; University of Dubrovnik; Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb & European Ichthyological Society

Organizing committee: Milorad Mrakovcic (Chairman), Ivana Buj (Congress Manager), Linda Zanella (Congress Secretary), Branko Glamuzina, Jakov Dulcic, Tomislav Treer & Perica Mustafic