2nd International Sclerochronology Conference


The 2nd International Sclerochronology Conference will place from July 24-28, 2010 at the University of Mainz, Germany.

This interdisciplinary conference is aimed towards those in the fields of (but not limited to) archaeology, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, and physics who study the incremental structures in aquatic organisms (shells/corals), otoliths and teeth to examine issues ranging from paleo-climate and environmental reconstruction to populations dynamics and seasonality. 

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