Date: 13th - 15th December 2024

Location: Grand Kawanua, Novotel Manado, Indonesia

The International Conference on Sustainable Coral Reefs is organised by the Government of Indonesia and centres on the theme ‘Sustaining Coral Reefs: Science, Conservation, Resilience and Development’.

This conference aims to bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the world to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of practical solutions to safeguard the Coral Triangle for future generations.

For more information, see: https://incti.rf.gd/?i=1

Dates: 9th-13th December 2024

Location: Iberostar, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Reef Futures is a global symposium focused on the interventions and actions necessary to allow coral reefs to thrive into the next century. Their goal is to develop new ideas by facilitating diverse international participation and multi-disciplinary perspectives.

The event brings together coral restoration practitioners, researchers, students, and resource managers from around the world to share the latest techniques, technologies, and science to dramatically scale-up the impact and reach of coral reef restoration.

For more information, see: https://www.reeffutures.com

Dates: 9th to 17th December 2024

Location: MaRHE Center, Magoodhoo, Maldives

Registrations for this workshop are now open!

The workshop will be held by Prof. Christian Voolstra a renowned coral reef researcher and ICRS President, whose long-standing interest in diagnosing coral thermal tolerance spurred the development of the Coral Bleaching Automated Stress System (CBASS), which is now the most popular, rapid and standardized heat stress assay and platform for determining coral bleaching tolerance in the field and identifying naturally heat resistant coral populations for conservation and restoration.

The workshop includes a series of classroom lessons, training sessions, CBASS practical activities, and field activities including SCUBA diving and it is open to students (master or PhD), researchers and professionals holding a dive license. Click here to see full workshop program.

Registrations are open until 20th September 2024

For more information, see: https://marhe.unimib.it/activities/education/cbass/ or contact: workshop.marhe@unimib.it or davide.seveso@unimib.it

Date: 26th - 27th November 2024

Location, Málaga, Spain

CommOCEAN is a unique International Marine Science Communication Conference series dedicated to fostering effective communication within the marine science community and beyond. The conference aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding by facilitating meaningful collaboration among communicators, scientists, policymakers, educators and the public.

By embracing innovative approaches to communication, such as multimedia presentations, interactive workshops, and digital storytelling, CommOCEAN empowers attendees to convey complex marine science concepts in engaging and accessible ways.

For more information, see: https://commocean.org/

Registration before 15th November 2024.

Date: 8th - 11th November 2024

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

This workshop is open to all early-career researchers and science writers (undergraduates also considered) interested in science communication.

At this workshop, you will receive personal hands-on training, you'll be assigned a one-on-one mentorship pairing with a science journalism professional, and you will also publish an original piece by the end of the workshop (see examples).

Accepted workshop attendees will receive a free membership in the National Association of Science Writers (NASW), free registration for all ScienceWriters 2024 conference activities and travel support to attend this year's conference.

For more information, see: https://sciencewriters2024.org

Applications close 25th September 2024! Apply here

Dates: 29th and 30th October 2024 8pm-12am (UTC)

Location: online

The ICRS Student and Early Career Chapter (SECC) is hosting a manuscript writing workshop conducted by Butler Scientific Communications. Kaycie Butler is a scientific writing consultant (and founder of Butler Scientific Communications) and has years of experience helping scientists in the USA and Europe with various aspects of science communication. She is a scientist by training, and thus understands the intricate nature of manuscript and grant writing.

As students and early career researchers (ECRs) begin their careers, strong manuscript and grant writing skills are necessary to be competitive within the field. The amount of training students and ECRs receive in these areas vastly differs. Some students finish their graduate programs having never submitted a proposal or manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal but are expected to have these skills as they begin their career in academia. To address this imbalance in training, the SECC is running two workshops this year: 1) grant writing and 2) manuscript writing.

For more details on the content of the workshop, visit this link.

Note: this opportunity is only available for active ICRS members who are either current students or ECRs (defined as being within five years of graduating from your most recent graduate degree and not in a tenure-track position). Applications from individuals who would not be able to access similar training opportunities due to funding or access disparities will be prioritised. 

You may apply for either this manuscript writing workshop OR the grant writing workshop at this link by 8th August at 11:59pm UTC. 

Location: International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

Dates: 13th -18th October 2024

This meeting is the Society for Conservation Biology Marine Program’s main event in the calendar and is held every two years.

The overall theme of IMCCs is Making Marine Science Matter. For marine conservation to be effective, marine conservation science must matter to stakeholders, policy makers, and practitioners. IMCC seeks to engage everyone involved in marine conservation to share ideas and promote action for the long term health of our oceans!

With over 800 delegates in attendance, IMCC is the single largest gathering of ocean conservationists in the world. The meeting brings together those from many walks of life, including but not limited to researchers, regulators, fishers, educators, artists, students and journalists.

For more information, see: https://scbmarineprogram.org/meetings-imcc7/

Location: Congress Center Federico II, Naples, Italy

Dates: 16th - 20th September 2024

The Symposium theme “From the past to the future technologies for facing the challenges of marine biodiversity loss” is motivated by the conviction that, despite the unprecedented changes of marine habitats and biodiversity driven by multiple interacting stressors throughout the global ocean, to find solutions capable of containing the biodiversity loss is still possible. 

The need to prioritize research efforts to effectively decrease gaps of knowledge using coordinated collaborations, transdisciplinary research and cutting-edge technology to face present and future challenges will be discussed.

For more information, see: https://embs2024.com/

Dates: 15th - 20th September 2024

Location: Nipaluna, Hobart, Tasmania

The 58th annual AMSA conference, combined with the NZMSS conference, will bring together marine scientists and managers from across Australia, New Zealand, and the Indo-Pacific to advance our understanding of the region’s unique marine environment during a period of uncertainty.

The ‘Navigating Uncertainty for a Future Sustainable Ocean’ theme is aimed at discussing the latest research that can guide society towards a future sustainable ocean. As a scientific community we can help managers, policy makers, and politicians by providing high quality science and advice on what needs to be done.

For more information and to register, see: https://www.amsa2024.amsa.asn.au/

Dates: 11th and 12th September 2024 from 4-8pm (UTC)

Location: online

The ICRS Student and Early Career Chapter (SECC) is hosting a grant writing workshop conducted by Butler Scientific Communications. Kaycie Butler is a scientific writing consultant (and founder of Butler Scientific Communications) and has years of experience helping scientists in the USA and Europe with various aspects of science communication. She is a scientist by training, and thus understands the intricate nature of manuscript and grant writing.

As students and early career researchers (ECRs) begin their careers, strong manuscript and grant writing skills are necessary to be competitive within the field. The amount of training students and ECRs receive in these areas vastly differs. Some students finish their graduate programs having never submitted a proposal or manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal but are expected to have these skills as they begin their career in academia. To address this imbalance in training, the SECC is running two workshops this year: 1) grant writing and 2) manuscript writing.

For more details on the content of the workshop, visit this link.

Note: this opportunity is only available for active ICRS members who are either current students or ECRs (defined as being within five years of graduating from your most recent graduate degree and not in a tenure-track position). Applications from individuals who would not be able to access similar training opportunities due to funding or access disparities will be prioritised. 

You may apply for either this grant writing workshop OR the manuscript writing workshop at this link by 8th August at 11:59pm UTC. 

Dates: 1st - 6th September 2024

Location: The Breakwater Lodge, Cape Town, South Africa

The African Bioacoustics Community hosts a biennial conference that brings together individuals from around the world interested in bioacoustics. These conferences provide opportunities for underrepresented scientists based in Africa to present their research, learn from some of the best in the field, and network with other researchers working on bioacoustic projects in Africa.

The ABC 2024 conference will be a HYBRID event! This means you will be able to attend the conference in person or online.

This event will include a plenary by Dr Ashlee Lillis on the topic ‘Interviews with Fish: Ecoacoustic monitoring of reef habitats in East Africa’.

There will be two workshops:

1. MANTA (Making Ambient Noise Trends Accessible) software

2. Acoustic Ecology and Field Recording

For more information and to register, see: https://www.africanbioacoustics.org/2024-abc-conference

Dates: 2nd-5th July 2024

Location: Città della Scienza and at the Anton Dohrn Zoological Station, Naples, Italy

The ECRS is held every four years and aims to pursue the missions and aims of the ICRS within Europe. The theme for this year will concentrate on bridging knowledge gaps between tropical, temperate, and cold-water coral reefs.

Early-bird registration closes 28th March and regular registration closes 25th June.

For more information, see https://ecrs2024.eu and https://twitter.com/Ecrs2024

Dates: 7th-10th May 2024

Location: Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Brazilian Reef Meeting (EReBra) is an event that brings together experts, researchers, professionals, and enthusiasts to discuss ideas on ecology and conservation of reef environments, and issues directly affecting these areas such as coastal zone conflicts and their multiple uses.

Registration closes 3rd May.

For more information, see: https://encontrorecifalbr.wixsite.com/encontrorecifalbr

Dates: 6th-8th May 2024

Location: University of Western Australia Campus, UWA Club, Perth

This year’s ACRS annual meeting will include two packed days of talks and discussion and a society dinner on the evening of the 7th May.

Abstract deadline extended to 16th February. Closing date for Student Travel Award to attend conference is 1st March.

For more information, see: https://australiancoralreefsociety.org/conference/acrs-conference-2024-2/

Dates: 22nd-26th April 2024

Location: Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

The 12th Mexican Congress of Coral Reefs (XII CMAC) / 3rd Pan-American Congress of Coral Reefs (III CPAC) is organised by the Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education of Ensenada (CICESE), the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC), and the Mexican Society of Coral Reefs (SOMAC).

This event in the primary Latin American conference on the science, conservation, and management of coral reefs and will be a key opportunity to develop and share science-based solutions to address the present and future challenges facing coral reefs.

Submit abstract for oral presentation before 29th February and posters before 30th March.

For more information, see: https://somac.org.mx/xii-congreso-mexicano-de-arrecifes-coralinos-y-iii-congreso-panamericano-de-arrecifes-coralinos/

Dates: 10th-14th April 2024

Location: Charleston, South Carolina, USA

The Benthic Ecology Annual meetings aims to exchange scientific information focusing on marine benthic ecosystems, including rocky intertidal and coral reef environments.

Their mission is to promote research in benthic ecosystems, support the exchange of information about benthic ecology, and encourage student participation to develop the next generation of benthic ecologists.

Registration and abstract submission deadline: 24th March

For more information, see: https://bem.disl.edu

Dates: 10th-12th April 2024

Location: Barcelona, Spain

This event will bring together the Ocean Decade community and partners to celebrate achievements and set joint priorities for the future of the Decade.

There will be opportunities for the presentation of innovative and transformative science solutions, in the context of a broader mandate of showcasing initiatives and generating dialogue across the whole science-policy-society interface. It will provide a global forum for governments, leaders, maritime sectors, philanthropy, universities, private sector, NGOs and more, to meet and catalyse new partnerships and collaborations.

Registration closes 10th February.

For more information, see: https://oceandecade-conference.com/about.php