FYI - Live netcast od SA collecting trip.

[William Vannerson <William_Vannerson@ama-assn.org>]

The LONG message below was gleened from CompuServe's
FishNet forum.  It's an announcement on how they plan on
networking members to a *live* collecting trip in South
America.  

Bill Vannerson
McGenry, IL  USA

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PETSFORUM GROUP TO COVER FISH EXPEDITION
ONLINE!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 2, 1997

SHEFFIELD, AL - The PetsForum Group announced today
that it will provide the
FIRST EVER live online coverage of a fish collecting
expedition!  Named "FishNet
Explore '97", this endeavor will bring the excitement and
adventure of a rare journey into the remotest part of an
unexplored region of the Amazon to computer screens around
the world.  Full coverage of the expedition will be available
exclusively on CompuServe.

The PetsForum Group will join world-renowned ichthyology
explorer and photographer Heiko Bleher for the expedition. 
Team members will be equipped with the latest in computer
technology and satellite communications equipment, allowing
them to interact daily with computer users worldwide.

"I am delighted about this opportunity for the PetsForum
Group and CompuServe members", said John Benn,
President of PGI.  "I am especially excited about the
possibility of the 50-100 brand new species of fishes the
Team may be able to discover and photograph.  This is a
great opportunity for computer users around the world to be
there on the edge of discovery."

Computer users who wish to chat with and ask questions of
Team members during their trip may do so by accessing
CompuServe Interactive.  Online coverage begins immediately
with a message section on CSi's Aquaria/Fish Forum (GO
FISHNET).  Through this message area, computer users can
participate in the advanced planning for the trip that is due to
commence on July 25.  On July 21,
CSi will launch a special menu area for the event which will
cover all aspects of the expedition, including photography and
related web sites.  (GO AMAZON)

Once the trip is underway, computer users will be able to
directly communicate with the expedition Team as they travel
to one of the most remote areas remaining in South America.
 Team members will send daily photos of their activities,
personal journals, and conduct live chat sessions exclusively
on
CSi.

Personal computer owners can obtain free software to access
CSi and follow the
"FishNet Explore '97" efforts by calling 1-888-517-1374, and
asking for the
ANIMALS offer code.

More information about "FishNet Explore '97" is available now
on the Internet at
<www.petsforum.com/fnexplore/>.  Sponsors of this event
include Marineland, a
Division of Aquaria, Inc., and AquaScience Research Group.

_______________________________

The PetsForum Group is the world's largest provider of
electronic information and services about pets and animals. 
The PetsForum Web Service Center is the fastest growing
Internet site dealing with pets and animals and is
complimented by additional services and information on
CompuServe Interactive.

Founded in 1969, CompuServe Incorporated provides the
world's most comprehensive online/Internet access through
its two brands, CSi and SPRYNET.  Through
CompuServe, its Japanese licensee NIFTY SERVE and its
affiliates around the world, more than 5 million home and
business users in more than 185 countries are connected
online and to the Internet.

NOTE:  CompuServe, CSi and SPRYNET are trademarks
and/or service marks of
CompuServe Incorporated and its affiliates.

CONTACT:  John Benn of PetsForum Group, Inc., at
205-386-7687 or email at petsforum@cis.compuserve.com.