We are pleased to announce that the Call for Abstracts for the 11th EMSEA Annual Conference is now open. This meeting provides a vital platform for professionals, researchers, and advocates to engage in meaningful discussions on ocean literacy and related fields.
📍 Location: Ostend, Belgium
📅 Dates: September 17–19, 2025
The 2025 conference is co-organised by EuroGOOS, VLIZ – Flanders Marine Institute, and EMODnet.
The EMSEA Annual Conference serves as a distinguished forum for the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practices in ocean literacy. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work, collaborate with peers, and contribute to shaping the future of ocean education and sustainability.
Call for submissions
We invite abstract submissions for the following presentation formats:
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Oral Presentations
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Poster presentations
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Indoor & outdoor workshops
Conference themes
The themes for EMSEA 2025 have been carefully curated based on community feedback, ensuring alignment with current priorities and emerging trends in ocean literacy:
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Ocean Literacy and the Blue Economy
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Ocean Literacy in the North Sea & Baltic Sea
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Ocean Literacy and Education
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The Future of Ocean Literacy
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Ocean Literacy and Advocacy
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Ocean Literacy Research
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Open Session
For a detailed overview of each theme, please visit the EMSEA Annual Conference 2025 website.
Abstract submission
📅 Submission deadline: 15 April 2025
📩 Submit your abstract here: Submission Link
We encourage professionals, researchers, and educators to take advantage of this opportunity to share their insights and engage with leading voices in ocean literacy. We look forward to welcoming you to Ostend for this significant event.
