The Oceania Chondrichthyan Society Inc. (OCS) was founded in 2005 and is a joint venture between Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands to promote and facilitate education, conservation and scientific study of chondrichthyan fishes (sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras).

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The OCS is dedicated to promote and facilitate education, conservation and scientific study of chondrichthyan fishes. Become a member to: 
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  • Update discount to the OCS conference
  • Have access to the members only section

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OCS 2013 Conference


The 4th Oceania Chondrichthyan Soceity conference will be held at the Royal on the Park, Brisbane Australia from the 19th-20th September 2013.

Registration and abstract submission is now open.

For more information and details on how to attend, click here.



 

Passions of Paradise Student Research Grant

Each year, Passions of Paradise and OCS provide a student research grant for projects in the Oceania region.

Applications for the 2012 Passions of Paradise Student Research Grant are now closed.

Thank you to everyone who applied and congratulations to Kathryn Buckley, this year's successful applicant.