I'd like to recommend an interesting site to everyone with any interest in the Marine Molluscs of SE Asia. Please find below, links and a description of what it is all about: it's a good site! -Ross M. http://biology.au.dk/marine.eco/TMMP, and the mirror is at: http://welcome.to/TMMP The aim of the TMMP is to build strong foundations (scientific infrastructure) in member countries through enhancement of research capacity. Implementation involves yearly meetings bringing people together for the purpose of exchange of research findings and subsequent publication in English. The programme deals with the following fields of marine sciences:

- Systematic studies of the species-rich, but poorly known, tropical seas to better understand the origin, phylogenetic relationships and geographical distribution of the taxa. - Ecology with emphasis on the reproduction biology and changes within populations, i.e., the mechanisms that sustain groups of organisms.

Aquaculture aiming at management plans, conservation, and assistance to small-scale fishermen, - Environmental studies relevant for aquaculture, sea-farming and extension programmes. - Basic information on mollusc resources and man, encompassing post-harvesting, nutritive value, trade, and pharmacological properties of molluscs.

Unfortunately, because of the connection problem so the homepage at http://www.biology.au.dk/marine.eco/TMMP is still in the old version. You can get the new one at http://welcome.to/TMMP. Thank you.

Thank you.

Best regards, Moderator Gustaf Mamangkey

Tropical Marine Mollusc Programme Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Sam Ratulangi University Manado, 95115 INDONESIA Telephone: 0062-431-845508 Homepage: http://welcome.to/TMMP Home: Jl. Harapan No. 7 Kompl. SDN Winangun Manado, INDONESIA Telephone: 0062-431-821882 Email: gustaffnm@mailcity.com