World Conference on Marine Biodiversity

The World Conference on Marine Biodiversity brings together the marine biodiversity research and policy community to discuss ocean biodiversity baselines, trends, taxonomy, conservation, e-oceans, and knowledge-based policy.

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World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2026

by World Conference on Marine Biodiversity

The 7th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity is organized in Bruges, Belgium, with themes covering UN Ocean Decade goals, marine biodiversity baselines and trends, e-oceans, taxonomic research, policy impact, and measuring the state of the ocean.

Nov 17, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026
Bruges, Belgium
Marine Biodiversity
Ocean Decade
Conservation
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