{"id":5780,"date":"2025-06-26T11:25:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cetaf.org\/dest\/?page_id=5780"},"modified":"2025-06-26T12:27:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:27:31","slug":"black-corals-antipatharia-taxonomic-training-workshop-in-paris","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cetaf.org\/dest\/black-corals-antipatharia-taxonomic-training-workshop-in-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Black corals (Antipatharia) taxonomic training workshop in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Description<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Museum of Paris (MNHN) is organizing a 2-week Training Course on the Taxonomy of black corals (Antipatharia)<\/strong> from October 6 to 17, 2025<\/strong>. The targeted audiences are students, researchers, collection managers, and all professionals involved in the study of these organisms.<\/p>\n

The goal of the workshop is to bring together<\/strong> professional taxonomists and students <\/strong>(in the broad sense) around samples recently collected during the Tropical Deep-Sea Benthos Program and deposited at the MNHN collections to transmit taxonomic knowledge<\/strong> while facilitating sorting, identification and digitization of natural collections. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Over 10 days, we will sort specimens to the lowest taxonomic level possible and use best practices for taxa identification (macroscopic and microscopic observations, including SEM) and data collection management, preservation, and traceability. In addition, there will be courses on Antipatharia biology, phylogeny, evolutionary genetics, and deep-sea ecology. We will also propose that participants present their work objectives related to Antipatharia.<\/p>\n

The workshop will take place at the MNHN, rue Buffon in Paris: https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/wonYQfwN2fPY3N2c6<\/a><\/p>\n

Registration is free but mandatory<\/strong>. For registration, send an email with a CV and a motivation letter (explaining the added value of this workshop to your objectives) to:<\/strong> didier.aurelle@mnhn.fr<\/a> \/ magalie.castelin@mnhn.fr<\/a><\/p>\n

Deadline: July 13, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Trainers<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jeremy Horowitz<\/strong>, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution<\/p>\n

https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=RZHPkVAAAAAJ&hl=en<\/a><\/p>\n

Lucas Terrana<\/strong>, Natural History Museum & Vivarium of Tournai (BE) — Universit\u00e9 Libre de Bruxelles<\/p>\n

https:\/\/scholar.google.be\/citations?user=AyoSoecAAAAJ&hl=fr<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dates of Training period – Duration<\/strong><\/h4>\n

October 6 – 17, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Location<\/strong><\/h4>\n

MNHN, rue Buffon, 75005, Paris, France<\/a><\/p>\n

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Course\u2019s language<\/strong><\/h4>\n

English<\/p>\n

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Target audience<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Graduate, PhD students, all persons working on marine biodiversity<\/p>\n

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Fee<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Free (the workshop is free. Travel, accommodations and meals are at the charge of the trainees)<\/p>\n

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Registration deadline<\/strong><\/h4>\n

July 13, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mode of trainees\u2019 assessment <\/strong><\/h4>\n

n.a. (the presence at the courses should validates the ECTS but this still need to be confirmed)<\/p>\n

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Participant quota (min and max number of trainees)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

5 \u2013 8 trainees<\/p>\n

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Types of training\/ Implementation method<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  1. Theoretical seminars\/lectures<\/li>\n
  2. Lab work<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Training Course<\/strong> learning outcomes<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    1. In-depth exploration of Antipatharia phylogeny, morphology, taxonomy, ecology, and genetics
    \n2. Hands-on training in species identification techniques and taxonomic key usage
    \n3. Examination of the latest research and advancements in antipatharia taxonomy and deep-sea benthic ecology
    \n4. Interactive discussions and case studies led by experienced taxonomists and collection managers
    \n5. Practical courses: From raw specimen collection to digitization of taxonomically identified specimen<\/p>\n

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    What trainees need to bring<\/strong><\/h4>\n