Ibero-Americana Oceanographical Conference

Abstract

THE Ibero-Americana Oceanographical Conference was to have met at Madrid in October last, but it was found necessary to alter the date, and the assembly of the delegates was postponed until the latter part of April 1935. As at present arranged, the Conference will hold its meetings partly in Madrid and partly in Malaga. Invitations to attend were sent to the Governments of the various North and South American States and to the Governments of those countries having territories in America. It is understood that the Conference will discuss measures for obtaining oceanographical data of all descriptions in the oceans and waters adjoining their coasts, including the study of ocean currents, marine meteorology and fisheries. Having regard to the existence of the International Association of Physical Oceanography of the Sub-Committee for Oceanography of the Pacific Science Congress, however, and of various bodies dealing with marine biology and fisheries, it is doubtful whether the creation of yet another is desirable or can serve a useful purpose. The General Secretary is Senor Rafael de Buen, Alcala, 31, Madrid.