ECSA 61 Conference: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy in Estuarine and Coastal Marine Biodiversity
Date: 23 August 2026 - 27 August 2026
Type: In-Person
Researchers and professionals working in coastal and estuarine sciences are invited to participate in ECSA 61: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy in Estuarine and Coastal Marine Biodiversity: The Way Forward, which will take place 24–27 August 2026 in Brussels, Belgium.
ECSA 61 provides a platform for the global scientific community to present and discuss the latest research in coastal and estuarine sciences. Building on the results of several Horizon Europe projects, the conference offers a unique opportunity to showcase recent advances in coastal marine research and explore how these findings can support European and international policy development.
Bringing together a global, multidisciplinary community of researchers and professionals, the conference will foster collaboration and dialogue between science and policy.
A highlight of the event will be the first-ever “Science-meets-Policy” day on 27 August 2026, where participants will have the opportunity to discuss research findings and their applications for the sustainable future of coastal systems with managers and decision-makers from across Europe and beyond. The discussions will focus on how scientific insights can inform and strengthen current monitoring and assessment policies.
Call for Abstracts
Oral and poster abstracts are now invited for the general conference sessions, special sessions, and workshops. Submissions should be made through the conference’s online abstract submission system.
Abstract submission deadline: 31 March 2026.