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SUMMARY:Ocean Best Practices Workshop VIII
DESCRIPTION:The objective of the eighth Ocean Best Practices System Workshop (OBPS WSVIII) is to facilitate the cross-cutting primary role of best practices in operational oceanography by promoting dialogues across science and technology. In the era of Digital Twins for the Ocean\, the need of best practices is fundamental for a more interoperable and reliable use of ocean data\, for the evolution of the worldwide observing network from the deep ocean to the coast and for dealing with complex forecasting systems. The ultimate goal for satisfying this need is to provide standards and tools for developing new solutions for marine conservation\, for predictions and monitoring\, for a sustainable ocean environment\, and a sustainable Blue Economy. \nThe Workshop features two plenaries – the first one is devoted to the evolution of our Ocean knowledge and policy\, and the second one addresses workshop recommendations and ​future perspectives. The workshop will be held online\, including parallel sessions\, keynotes and presentations\, organised in two time zones. More information will be progressively shared through this webpage.
URL:https://www.oceanbestpractices.org/event/ocean-best-practices-workshop-viii/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Ocean Predict Symposium
DESCRIPTION:It is planned as a four-day event (Monday to Thursday) an will drive forward the ForeSea effort of international coordination and community building of an ocean prediction capacity for the future. \nThe overarching theme of OceanPredict ’24 will be “Advancing ocean prediction science for societal benefits” to highlight the central role played by ocean prediction in the UN Ocean Decade goals. It will invite ocean and atmospheric scientists\, observation specialists\, industry representatives\, service providers\, governments\, and users of ocean data & products from across the international operational oceanography community to engage in science sessions\, exhibitions and discussions to explore and define the direction of operational oceanography. \nThe symposium will seek to \n\naccelerate the evolution of operational oceanography as a key component of Earth System Modeling;\nidentify the growing and changing needs of users and how to enhance service delivery;\nalign the objectives with the goals of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (UNDOS\, 2021-2030).
URL:https://www.oceanbestpractices.org/event/ocean-predict-symposium/
LOCATION:Paris\, France\, Paris\, France
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250228
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SUMMARY:Inernational Coastal Cities Conference
DESCRIPTION:First Ocean Decade International Coastal Cities Conference: Better Ocean\, Better City \nHosted 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. \nBuilding upon the momentum and outcomes of the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference\, this conference will mark a pivotal moment in accelerating action for the newly launched “Cities with the Ocean” Platform and be a major step towards the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference and the planned pre-Conference special event on ‘Ocean Rise and Resilience’. \nThis two-day\, in-person conference will gather 150-200 key stakeholders from coastal cities and territories globally to facilitate knowledge exchange\, showcase best practices\, and foster collaboration and partnerships to address the challenges and opportunities in generating and using ocean science for sustainable development. \nThe challenges confronting coastal communities are vast\, but together we can build the collective action to make a difference and drive forward the sustainable future of our coastal cities! \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.oceanbestpractices.org/event/inernational-coastal-cities-conference/
LOCATION:China\, Qingdao\, China
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SUMMARY:IODC-III
DESCRIPTION:The Third International Oceanographic Data Conference (IODC-III) will be held at INVEMAR in Santa Marta\, Colombia on 10-11 March\, 2025\, preceding the 28th Session of the IODE Committee. \nThe conference will be in a hybrid format\, so both in-person and online presentations will be accepted. \nSession Themes\n\nYou are kindly invited to submit abstracts contributing to the following four themes: \n\nOcean Biodiversity (and how we can collectively contribute to the needs of BBNJ and GBF)\nCapacity development facilitating data\, information\, and knowledge exchange\nWorking towards a federated Global Ocean Data Ecosystem – ongoing initiatives\, partnerships and ambitions towards the Ocean Decade Vision 2030 outcomes.\nApplication of ocean data for Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and SOPM\n\nDetails on these sessions and the workshop may be found at: https://oceandataconference.org/iodc-iii-programme/ \nThe conference will be concluded with workshop on the Ocean Data and Information System (ODIS)\, aimed at NODCs and ADUs and other participants in IODC-III to familiarize themselves with ODIS. \nLimited funds are avialable for speakers from developing countries with accepted papers. Please indicate if you require support when submitting your abstract. \nThe web page on guidelines for submission of abstracts\, and to register for the conference will be opened soon. For further information please contact p.pissierssens@unesco.org \nDeadline for abstract submissions is Friday\, 24 January at midnight UTC.
URL:https://www.oceanbestpractices.org/event/iodc-iii/
LOCATION:Colombia\, Santa Marta
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
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SUMMARY:Indo-Pacific Fish Conference
DESCRIPTION:The annual meeting of the Asian Society of Ichthyologists and the Indo-Pacific Fish Conference will return to their regular schedule post-COVID-19. The most recent meetings were successfully held at Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang\, Malaysia\, on May 28-29\, 2024\, and at the University of Auckland\, New Zealand\, on November 20-24\, 2023. We are pleased to inform you that the upcoming joint conference\, combining these two prestigious ichthyological events\, will take place in Taipei\, Taiwan\, from June 9-13\, 2025. \nOn behalf of the organizing committee\, we welcome ichthyologists from around the world who are interested in sharing research about the systematics and ecology of Asian and Indo-Pacific fishes\, including topics such as evolution\, biogeography\, taxonomy\, ecology\, biology\, sustainable fisheries\, and conservation. We look forward to the opportunity for the ASI to meet with the IPFC and are especially happy to do so in Taipei. The conference will provide an excellent opportunity to share the latest research results\, develop collaborations\, and promote research. \nTaipei is an extremely attractive destination for an international conference\, boasting direct connections to major international airports\, rich cultural and recreational opportunities\, and a modern city full of friendly and welcoming citizens. Naruwan! Welcome to Taiwan! \nSubmit an abstract here.
URL:https://www.oceanbestpractices.org/event/indo-pacific-fish-conference-2/
LOCATION:Taiwan\, Taipei\, Taiwan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250718
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SUMMARY:Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA) 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 59th annual AMSA conference\, will be held from July 13-17\, 2025\, in Naarm\, Melbourne\, Victoria. Victoria is home to a long history of marine science\, with Budj Bim National Park\, a UNESCO word heritage area\, having the oldest known aquaculture network in the world. Universities in Victoria also have a long history of harmony through collaboration with the Victorian Marine Science Consortium established in the late 1990’s provided state-of-the-art facilities for collaboration in a wide aspect of marine science including ecology\, oceanography and biology. Victoria was the first state to establish a network of marine national parks\, with Port Phillip Heads\, Wilsons Promontory and Bunurong marine national parks all established in 2002 to protect a diverse range of habitats including sponge gardens\, kelp forests\, and seagrass meadows.
URL:https://www.oceanbestpractices.org/event/australian-marine-sciences-association-amsa-2025/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:TechSurge: Fisheries and Benthic Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:MTS in partnership with Rhode Island Sea Grant and the University of Rhode Island (URI)\, and in collaboration with the Responsible Offshore Science Alliance (ROSA) and the Northeast Regional Ocean Council (NROC)\, invites you to save the date for the Fisheries & Benthic Monitoring TechSurge. \nThis focused\, two-day TechSurge will convene experts from across sectors to explore advancements in monitoring technologies and practices that support responsible offshore development. \nProgram Highlights Include: \n\nAdvancements in benthic mapping technologies\nThe use of technology to transition from traditional survey methods\, including highlights on new innovations\nMonitoring technologies applicable to offshore development\nA panel featuring perspectives from members of the fishing community\n\nThe TechSurge will feature a combination of curated panels\, an open call for abstracts\, and the Tech Café—an interactive exhibit hall showcasing innovative technologies through desktop demonstrations\, along with lightning talks from both industry and student participants.
URL:https://www.oceanbestpractices.org/event/techsurge-fisheries-and-benthic-monitoring/
LOCATION:University of Rhode Island\, Narragansett\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
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SUMMARY:Living Data 2025
DESCRIPTION:This joint conference in Bogotá will bring together members of our biodiversity networks\, alongside hundreds of scientists\, researchers\, practitioners and other experts from around the world. \nCome share your knowledge and experience\, help us transform our understanding of the state and trends of biodiversity\, and learn how together our work contributes towards conserving the living world. \nThe conference will be conducted in Spanish and English only\, but we are exploring options for interpretation services using new technologies to enhance the conference experience. \nThe conference will explore three main themes:\n\nBuilding standards that promote data sharing and interoperability\nBringing together and providing access to diverse sources of information\nMonitoring our progress toward conserving and restoring the planet’s biodiversity
URL:https://www.oceanbestpractices.org/event/living-data-2025/
LOCATION:Columbia\, Bogotá\, Colombia
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