Events

IMCC6 takes place in Kiel, Germany, 22 – 28 August 2020.

• Abstract submission for talks and posters is now open.
  Deadline: 24 February ’20.
• Early bird registration is now open. 

To conserve the world’s oceans we must go beyond science and use it to inform policy and management to catalyze change. The International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC) brings together conservation professionals and students to develop new and powerful tools to further marine conservation science and policy.

With over 700 marine conservation professionals and students in attendance, IMCC is the most important international event for anyone involved or interested in marine conservation. The meeting brings together marine conservationists from many walks of life including but not limited to scientists, practitioners, educators, policy-makers, artists and journalists.

IMCC6 takes place in the sailing city of Kiel, Germany. Join us in Kiel as we come together to help Make Marine Science Matter!

Join us this summer for IMBeR ClimEco7 Summer School – Interdisciplinary ocean science for sustainable development goals

Date

August 17 – 21, 2020

Location

Vancouver, BC, Canada

ClimEco7 is the seventh in a series of “Climate and Ecosystems” biennial summer schools organised by IMBeR, the Integrated Marine Biosphere Research project. ClimEco summer schools are designed for 60-70 post-graduate students and early career researchers and are led by an interdisciplinary group of scientists which includes leaders in their respective fields.

How to Apply

Submit the Application Form plus a short CV (in English, 2 pages max) before March 9, 2020.

Participants will be selected on their research interests and motivation for attending.

This event is being co-hosted by the IOF’s Changing Ocean Research Unit (CORU) and Fishery Economic Research Unit (FERU).

Call for Early Abstracts! (IIFET Link)

Early abstract submission is open until 10 Dec! There are over 40 themes and special sessions to choose from!

The early abstract submission period is mainly intended for those who need an acceptance decision soon in order to apply for travel support from the conference organizers or other sources and who need more time to secure a visa to Spain. Authors who do not require an early decision may submit and abstract during the regular abstract submission period which will open 11 Dec 2019 and close 1 February 2020. 

If you are from AND reside in a developing country and wish to apply for travel support from the conference organizers (or other funding sources with early deadlines), please submit your abstract during the early abstract submission period. We are seeking developing country support funds but the number of travel grants we can offer is limited, so please expand your search for support to other agencies. The quality of abstracts will be a primary determinant in our competitive selection process. We prioritize support to citizens and residents of Low-Income and Lower-Middle-Income countries and, in some situations, can provide more limited support to Upper-Middle-Income country participants. Visit the World Bank site to find lists of countries in these categories.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

• Go here to submit your abstract.
• If you have already created a profile, choose “Returning user”. Enter your email address and password to access your account. If you have forgotten your password, click “Reset Password” and an email will be sent to you with instructions to reset your password.
• If you are a first-time user, select “Click Here to Create a Profile” and fill in the respective fields. Once done, you can submit your abstract(s). You will also receive a confirmation email with your password. You may update your password at any time by clicking on “Update Profile”.
• Complete all mandatory sections of the Abstract Submission Form.
• If you are a citizen of a developing country AND a current resident of a developing country, you may qualify to receive financial assistance.

And don’t forget about these Important Dates!

18 OCT 2019: Deadline for Special Session submissions
7 NOV 2019: Notification of acceptance of special sessions
10 DEC 2019: Deadline for Early Abstracts
15 JAN 2020: Notification of acceptance of early abstracts
1 FEB 2020: Deadline for Abstract submissions
5 MAR 2020: Notification of acceptance of abstracts
1 MAY 2020: Deadline for Presenter Registration
15 MAY 2020: Deadline for Early Registration
15 JUN 2020: Deadline for Regular Registration
27 JUN 2020: Deadline for Late Registration

Call for Abstracts

The Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference is the largest, most comprehensive event of its kind in the region, featuring the latest scientific research and management issues relevant to the health of the Salish Sea ecosystem. The conference features plenary sessions, concurrent oral sessions and poster presentations, workshops, field trips and other special events including a film festival in 2020. The Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference happens every two years, alternating between Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia.