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South Africa hosts the 11th World Recreational Fisheries Conference (WRFC11), the premier global event for advancing science, policy, and sustainability in recreational fisheries. Join us from Feb 22nd - 26th 2026
https://www.wrfc11.com
Registration is OPEN for WRFC 2026 🎣

23–27 Feb ’26 | Mpekweni Beach Resort, South Africa

Be part of the global conversation on recreational fisheries science and management.

Register 👉 forms.gle/7pFuoT7fEB9c...

#WRFC2026 #FisheriesScience #Conservation
November 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Register today!

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October 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Registration is now open for the WRFC11!
Join us 22–26 Feb 2026 at Mpekweni Beach Resort, South Africa, for a week of ideas, collaboration, and global connection in recreational fisheries.

REGISTER HERE 👉 www.wrfc11.com/registration
#WRFC11 #FisheriesScience #SouthAfrica #FishConference
October 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Joining us for WRFC 11 in the Eastern Cape? 🌊 Don’t just conference, explore the Eastern Cape! Beaches, mountains, safaris, food & culture await.

We know you'll love it as much as we do!

The Eastern Cape is more than just a host, it’s an experience.

#WRFC11 #EasternCape #SouthAfrica
Fall in Love with the Eastern Cape #ECYours2Explore
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August 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
🚨 It’s the last day to submit your WRFC 11 abstract.

No pressure, but this is really it.
No extensions. No regrets. Just a ticking clock.
🎣 Make it count: www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #Fisheries #AbstractDeadline
July 31, 2025 at 10:56 AM
3 days until WRFC 11 abstract submissions close.
Remember when you missed the last deadline? Yeah, that.
This is your shot at redemption.
Submit here before the clock runs out: www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #Fisheries #AcademicLife
July 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
From catching her first fish at 2 to guiding marine conservation and education across Africa, Judy Mann-Lang brings decades of passion & leadership to #WRFC11!
Catch her at Mpekweni, South Africa!
Feb 21-26 2026
Abstracts due July 31 → www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
Speaker bio: www.wrfc11.com/programme
July 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
⏳ Remember when you didn't submit your abstract for #WRFC11 by June 30th? Lucky you, abstract submissions now extended until 31 July 2025! Share your research and join us in stunning Mpekweni, South Africa.
Submit here: wrfc11.com/abstracts
🎣 #WRFC11 #FisheriesScience #RecreationalFisheries
July 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Speaker alert!
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Nelly Isigi Kadagi from @wwfafrica.bsky.social to #WRFC11 – happening in Mpekweni, South Africa in Feb 2026.
She’s a global leader in rec fisheries, conservation education, and billfish science.
Submit Abstracts Here: www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
6 Days Left!
June 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🚨 Just 7 days left to submit abstracts for the World Recreational Fishing Conference in South Africa!
Join the global community in Mpekweni
21–26 Feb 2026 🌍🎣
www.wrfc11.com/submit-abstr...
#WRFC11 #RecreationalFisheries #CallForAbstracts #FishScience #SouthAfrica
June 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Big News for WRFC 11! Prof. Steven J. Cooke (@sjcfishy.bsky.social ) from Carleton University, a global expert in applied fish ecology and catch-and-release research, joins us as a keynote speaker at WRFC 11 in Mpekweni, South Africa. #WRFC11
🔗 wrfc11.com/programme
11-days left to submit abstracts!
June 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
WRFC11 Keynote Spotlight: Dr Valerio Sbragaglia @valeriosbra.bsky.social – integrative marine ecologist exploring the behavioural ecology of fish & fishers. From spearfishing roots to social media research, his work blends science & society. Catch him live at WRFC11 in South Africa! wrfc11.com
June 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🎣 Thinking about attending #WRFC11 in South Africa? Still on the fence?
This recent paper reflects on 30 years of global recreational fisheries conferences—and why they matter more than ever. A must-read for anyone invested in the future of the field. 🐟👇
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Three Decades of World Recreational Fishing Conferences: What Have We Learned About the Dynamics of Recreational Fisheries?
Recreational fishing extends beyond catching fish, by connecting individuals with nature, generating environmental stewards, and contributing to local, regional, and national economies. Multi- and in...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
🎣 Got research on fish, fishing, or fishers?
We’re calling for abstracts for WRFC11 – the world’s best rec fishing science meetup.
📍 South Africa, Feb 2026
📝 Bring your best work. Let’s talk fish.
www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #RecreationalFishing #FishScience #CallForAbstracts
May 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🎣 Big fish, big ideas.
📍 South Africa
🗓️ 21–26 Feb 2026
The 11th World Recreational Fisheries Conference is casting off — and you’re on the hook.
#WRFC11 #FishingForTheFuture #RecreationalFisheries www.wrfc11.com
May 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM