Themes & sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 18 Session 4.2: "Citizen Science: A critical lever for a deeper knowledge of and a wide & global support for marine biodiversity" www.wcmb2026.org/4-marine-bio... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity

#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee Paula Cristina Sierra-Correa from INVEMAR Colombia has expertise in coastal planning, policy, and climate change issues (impacts, vulnerability, adaptation and mitigation). www.wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Pau... @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity

Themes & sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 17 Session 4.1: "From roots to resilience: bridging science and communities for mangrove restoration in Latin America and the Caribbean" www.wcmb2026.org/4-marine-bio... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity

Accommodation options for #WCMB2026: A number of hotels within Bruges are offering block-bookings and conference rates. More information 👇 www.wcmb2026.org/accommodation @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity

Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 16 Session 3.2: "Digital Twins and AI applications for marine biodiversity & ecosystems: From virtual oceans to real-world impact" www.wcmb2026.org/3-building-e... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity

#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee Frank Muller-Karger from @cmarinescience.bsky.social studies coastal and marine ecosystems including water quality, biological production, biodiversity, climate change, and human activities. www.wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Fra... @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be

Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 15 Session 3.1: "Bringing marine ecosystem modelling in operation to predict and protect ocean biodiversity" www.wcmb2026.org/3-building-e... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity

While the scientific programme of #WCMB2026 is still taking shape, our social programme is already available. #WCMB2026 is offering no less than 4 social events! More information: www.wcmb2026.org/social-progr... @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity

Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 14 Session 2.8: "Keeping your cool - Polar benthic biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in a changing ocean" www.wcmb2026.org/2-marine-bio... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity

#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee Dr. Patricia Miloslavich aims to deliver sustained, coordinated, and long-term observations of essential variables in key areas of East Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. www.wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Pat... @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!! Start your countdown; #WCMB2026 is happening exactly one year from now! Register here: wcmb2026.org/registration @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity

Themes and sessions of @wcmb2026.bsky.social - Part 13 Session 2.7: "Challenges and opportunities of monitoring biodiversity through environmental DNA (eDNA): Understanding and predicting the behaviour and fate of eDNA in marine environments"

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"

#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

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... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity

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... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity

#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

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... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #biodiversity

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... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity

#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

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... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity

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... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity

#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

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... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity

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... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity

#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

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... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity

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... Stay tuned for more! @unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #WCMB2026 #marinebiodiversity

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...

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...

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

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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...

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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

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