The call invites researchers to submit an abstract related to one of the Congress's ten different themes, each of which comprising several sub-themes:
- Theme 1: Integrating knowledge systems, with a focus on responsibility and respect for the ocean
- Theme 2: Effectiveness, equitability and safety of ocean-based approaches to reach the mitigation and adaptation goals of the Paris Climate Agreement
- Theme 3: Protection and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems to ensure sustainable and equitable management
- Theme 4: Knowledge of the deep ocean and ways to enable its sustainable use
- Theme 5: Marine genetic resources: from discovery to equitable access and sharing of associated benefits
- Theme 6: Transparency in the fisheries sector, including illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
- Theme 7: Sustainability, equitability, and safety of ocean-based food systems
- Theme 8: Marine plastic pollution
- Theme 9: Environmental footprint of maritime transport and decarbonization of shipping
- Theme 10: Vibrant science to inform and support ocean action
Abstract Guidelines:
- The abstract body should be short (100–500 words), clear, concise, and written in English with correct spelling and good sentence structure.
- Mathematical symbols and equations can be typed in or embedded as images.
- Abstracts should be carefully compiled and thoroughly checked, in particular with regard to the list of authors, before submission in order to avoid last-minute changes.
An abstract processing fee of €50 gross (VAT included) is also required for each submission.
Please click here for the original abstract call.