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7th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity
@wcmb2026.bsky.social
WCMB 2026 is organized by @vliz.be from 17th to 20th November 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. It is endorsed as an @unoceandecade.bsky.social Event.

Conference website: https://wcmb2026.org/
Contact: info@wcmb2026.org
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Abstract submissions for @wcmb2026.bsky.social are now OPEN!

Want to contribute your ideas, research, and insights? Start preparing your abstract today!

Details: www.wcmb2026.org/call-abstracts

@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 12

Session 2.6: "Integrating biodiversity (including genetic diversity) as a measure of seagrass status in monitoring, conservation and restoration – challenges and opportunities in an era of climate change"
November 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee

Dr. Christos Arvanitidis is the CEO of @lifewatcheric.bsky.social. Christos his research focuses on #marinebiodiversity, biodiversity informatics, functional diversity and coastal ecosystems.

www.wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Chr...

@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 11

Session 2.5: "Solving the ocean biodiversity data crisis... one byte at a time"

www.wcmb2026.org/2-marine-bio...

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@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
#WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
November 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 10

Session 2.4: "Assessing the impact of plastic pollution on marine biodiversity"

www.wcmb2026.org/2-marine-bio...

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@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
#WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
November 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee

Joana Soares from MBON, GEO BON and AIR Centre addresses global changes in an integrative approach to space, climate, and ocean, focusing on #marinebiodiversity conservation.

www.wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Joa...

@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
November 5, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 9

Session 2.3: "Towards a holistic understanding of ecosystem impacts of renewable energy installations across space and time"

www.wcmb2026.org/2-marine-bio...

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@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
#WCMB2026 #biodiversity
November 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 8

Session 2.2: "Marine biodiversity at risk: The climate-fisheries nexus and the future of ocean resources"

www.wcmb2026.org/2-marine-bio...

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@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
#WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
October 30, 2025 at 10:16 AM
#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee

Dr. Christopher Boyko of @amnh.org & @hofstrau.bsky.social is working on taxonomy, ecology, phylogenetics of crustaceans & host/parasite co-evolution. He is co-chair of @marinespecies.bsky.social

www.wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Boyko

@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
October 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 7

Session 2.1: "Marine mammals in the Anthropocene: Navigating challenges, shaping recommendations"

www.wcmb2026.org/2-marine-bio...

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@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
#WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
October 27, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 6

Session 1.6: "From Local to Global: scaling national marine biodiversity best practices"

www.wcmb2026.org/1-challenges...

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@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
#WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
October 23, 2025 at 9:40 AM
#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee

Aileen Tan from CEMACS at University Sains Malaysia specializes in mariculture and conservation of molluscs, thus promoting “green aquaculture”.

www.wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Ail...

@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity
October 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 5

Session 1.5: "Enhancing ocean data sharing: Addressing data gaps in marine biodiversity through the Ocean Decade"

www.wcmb2026.org/1-challenges...

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@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
#WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
October 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 4

Session 1.4: "Minimizing the impact of ocean acidification on marine biodiversity: the way forward"

www.wcmb2026.org/1-challenges...

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@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
#WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
October 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee

Enrique Montes is an associate scientist of the #umiami CIMAS. He studies the responses of marine life to changes in environmental conditions from natural and human driven processes.

www.wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Enr...

@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
October 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 3

Session 1.3: "Sustainable Ocean Biodiversity through Mapping, Technological Deployment, and Restoration Initiatives"

www.wcmb2026.org/1-challenges...

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@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
#WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
October 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 2

Session 1.2: "Leveraging public-private-partnerships and innovative technology in marine ecosystem restoration"

www.wcmb2026.org/1-challenges...

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@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
#WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
October 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
In the coming weeks and months we will also introduce the members of the @wcmb2026.bsky.social Scientific Committee to you.

You can find the full Scientific Committee here: www.wcmb2026.org/scientific-c...
October 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM
In the coming weeks and months we will introduce the 40 theme sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social to you.

You can find the full overview of all conferences themes and sessions here: wcmb2026.org/sessions-the...
October 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Abstract submissions for @wcmb2026.bsky.social are now OPEN!

Want to contribute your ideas, research, and insights? Start preparing your abstract today!

Details: www.wcmb2026.org/call-abstracts

@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity
September 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🌊✨ Exciting opportunity! 🌊✨

WCMB 2026 is calling all visionary companies and organizations to partner with us in preserving our ocean's future.

For sponsorship opportunities and more information:

Visit www.wcmb2026.org/become-sponsor

Or contact us at info@wcmb2026.org
July 31, 2025 at 10:46 AM
One week left! ⌛️

The call for session proposals and back-to-back meetings for @wcmb2026.bsky.social is closing March 31st.

@vliznews.bsky.social @unoceandecade.bsky.social

More information 👇

www.wcmb2026.org/call-session

www.wcmb2026.org/call-back-ba...
March 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for the @wcmb2026.bsky.social ?

Read all about our sponsorship packages here:

wcmb2026.org/become-sponsor

@vliznews.bsky.social @unoceandecade.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Meet the Scientific Committee of the @wcmb2026.bsky.social

=> wcmb2026.org/scientific-c...

We will introduce each member in the coming weeks.

@vliznews.bsky.social @unoceandecade.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Call for session proposals @wcmb2026.bsky.social is now open!

Submission deadline: 31st March 2025

Feedback: 15th May 2025

@vliznews.bsky.social #UNOceanDecade

More information:

www.wcmb2026.org/call-session
Call for session
www.wcmb2026.org
January 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
📣 Call for expressions of interest: 📣

back-to-back meetings with @wcmb2026.bsky.social

Deadline: 31st March 2025

@vliznews.bsky.social #UNOceanDecade

More information:

www.wcmb2026.org/call-back-ba...
Call for back-to-back meetings
www.wcmb2026.org
January 7, 2025 at 10:55 AM