This groundbreaking project aims to conduct a worldwide observation of the spawning of the coral species Porites rus, coordinated from our home base in Tahiti. Over the past three years, our dedicated team and numerous observers have collected 426 observations across 18 different islands. These efforts have demonstrated that Porites rus spawns predictably and synchronously […]
Co-designing ocean science to strengthen the ocean’s contribution to the sustainable development of coastal cities. Hosted by the Qingdao Municipal People’s Government in collaboration with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO), the first Ocean Decade International Coastal Cities Conference will convene in Qingdao, China, in February 2025. Building upon the momentum and outcomes of the 2024 […]
Seaweek is New Zealand’s annual celebration of the sea and the many ways we are connected to it. Learning about the significance of a healthy ocean in our lives is critical and it comes in many shapes and forms. Seaweek aims to inspire Kiwis to reflect on their relationship with the ocean – and realise […]
For the third consecutive year, the City of Bergen will repeat the success of One Ocean Week from April 5 – 11, 2025, in Bergen. One Ocean Week unites globally renowned ocean experts and decision makers from across the globe to address pressing ocean affairs. The purpose is to create awareness and share knowledge about the important role […]
We invite you to apply to the second annual Under the Sea Virtual Art Exhibition! Moku Art Studio is excited to present a collection of artworks that celebrate the majesty of our oceans and advocate for their protection and sustainability. Under the Sea is not just an exhibition; it is a testament to the powerful connection between […]
The One Ocean Science Congress, organized by CNRS and IFREMER, will be held in Nice, France, from 4 to 6 June 2025. It is a UN Special Event serving as the scientific foundation of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). This three-day congress will generate science-based outcomes and recommendations to support the global discussions […]
IKUWA8, the 8th International Congress for Underwater Archaeology, takes place in Oostende (Belgium) from October 13th to October 17th, 2025. The congress is organised by the IKUWA Steering Committee, Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ), Flanders Heritage Agency, Agence Wallonne du Patrimoine, Ghent University, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, VisitFlanders and the City of Ostend. The city of Ostend […]
The seventh edition of the World Conference on Marine Biodiversity will be held from November 17-20th 2026 (WCMB 2026) in Bruges, Belgium. The World Conference has always travelled, and after fifteen years, it will again be hosted in Europe. This edition's local organizing institute is the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ). In the same tradition of […]
Global change, linked to climate and direct anthropogenic impacts, is causing redistribution of marine species worldwide, modifying fish population and stock structure, as well as community compositions. These changes may have strong impacts on fisheries and natural fish biodiversity as well as related ecosystem services. However, our capacity to assess and monitor short and long-term […]
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