Conferences
Join the Chemical Oceanography GRC and GRS 2025
The Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Chemical Oceanography is the premier international event for advancing research at the intersection of ocean science and chemistry. The five-day conference features cutting-edge, unpublished research, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities with global leaders in the field.
When: July 19–25, 2025.
Where: Southern New Hampshire University, United States.
Highlight for Early-Career Researchers (ECRs):
Kick off your journey with the 2025 Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) in Chemical Oceanography! This two-day workshop, co-chaired by Gabriella Akpah Yeboah (member of the IMECaN Steering Committee), offers ECRs a unique opportunity for mentorship, collaboration, and exposure to the latest research in a welcoming environment. Join your peers to connect, share insights, and build professional networks that last a lifetime.
Apply by June 21, 2025. Learn more HERE.
Join Ocean Innovation Africa 2025!
Dive into OIA2025, Africa’s leading summit for sustainable ocean solutions, under the theme ‘Science-to-Solutions’. This premier event connects global leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors to transform cutting-edge science into real-world applications that drive Africa’s Blue Economy, promote ocean health, and enhance climate resilience.
Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, innovate, and shape the future of Africa’s ocean economy.
Learn more HERE.
Join the One Ocean Science Congress (OOSC)
The One Ocean Science Congress (OOSC), a UNOC3 Special Event, will bring together global scientists, policymakers, and civil society to address the Ocean’s critical challenges and harness its solutions for climate action, sustainable development, and human well-being.
When: 4–6 June 2025
Where: Nice, France
Learn more HERE.
2025 People & the Sea Conference: MARE XIII
Join the MARE People and the Sea XIII Conference, exploring the theme “Tensions, Trade-offs, and Transformations for the Ocean Decade and Beyond.” This year’s event delves into the balance between sustainable marine resource management, thriving coastal livelihoods, and biodiverse oceans, while addressing climate impacts, governance challenges, and the need for transformative change. Participants will reflect on progress in the Ocean Decade and co-construct the “science we need for the ocean we want.”
When: 24–27 June 2025
Learn more HERE.
Xiamen Symposium on Marine Environmental Sciences (XMAS 2025)
Join XMAS 2025, one of Asia’s largest marine science conferences in Xiamen, China. Organized by the State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science (MEL) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), and co-sponsored for the first time by ASLO, this symposium will feature cutting-edge interdisciplinary sessions across oceanography, marine toxicology, and emerging topics like ocean-based carbon removal, ocean governance, and marine education.
When: January 14–17, 2025
Learn more HERE.
Training, workshops and webinars
New OTGA/OBIS Course in Spanish: Publish Your Marine Biodiversity Data!
OBIS Colombia, OBIS Caribe, and ESP-OBIS present a self-paced course in Spanish on the Ocean Teacher Global Academy (OTGA) platform: “Fundamentos para la publicación de datos de biodiversidad marina en OBIS”.
What you’ll learn:
• OBIS data standards
• Table formats and structures
• Basic quality control
• Data publication and visualization tools
Duration: ~20 hours
Free access: Enroll with your OceanExpert account using the key INVEMAROBIS2024**.
Available until January 30, 2025, Enroll Here.
Webinar: Bridging Knowledge Systems for Equitable Ocean Governance
Join us for the launch of the report “Co-Producing Sustainable Ocean Plans with Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge Holders”, commissioned by the Ocean Panel. Discover how integrating Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge (ITK) into Sustainable Ocean Plans can enhance biodiversity conservation, ecosystem resilience, and equitable ocean governance.
What to Expect:
•Key insights and recommendations from ITK holders, researchers, and Ocean Panel representatives.
• Practical pathways for co-producing SOPs across all stages of development.
When: December 4, 2024
Time: 2:00–3:30 PM GMT
Where: Online
Register now.
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