Abstract submissions will open February 3rd for the 41st Scientific Meeting of the Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean <http://amlc-carib.org/> hosted by Sociedad Ambiente Marino <https://www.sampr.org/> in San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 2-6, 2025.
Meeting Theme: Caribbean Marine Resilience: Bridging Science and Society toward a Sustainable Future for a Changing World Theme description: The 41st scientific meeting of the Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean (AMLC) highlights the vital role of collaboration in advancing marine science, conservation, and education across the region by bringing together various stakeholders, including researchers, practitioners, educators, and policymakers, to address the most pressing challenges facing our oceans today. Spanning topics such as coral reef ecology, oceanography, fisheries management, climate change impacts, marine pollution, exploration, education, and the blue economy, the conference will showcase cutting-edge research, innovative technologies, and actionable solutions across critical habitats like coral reefs, mangroves, seagrasses, and the open ocean. Practical topics, such as field station operations, will also be addressed to support effective marine research and education. By integrating diverse disciplines and fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration among member institutions, this symposium seeks to strengthen marine science in the Wider Caribbean Region to ensure sustainable ecosystems for future generations. Sessions: 1. Coral Reef Ecology And Conservation. 2. Climate Change And Oceanography 3. Fisheries Science, Aquaculture And Management 4. Macrofauna & Megafauna 5. Mangroves, Seagrasses & Sargassum Ecology 6. Technology & Exploration 7. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) And Policy 8. Marine Pollution And Environmental Health 9. Marine Biodiversity And Historical Ecology 10. Blue Economy And Sustainable Development 11. Marine Education, Outreach & Community Engagement 12. Field Station Operations, Logistics, And Safety Find more information, including descriptions of the session themes, and abstract submission guidelines, *on our website.* <http://amlc-carib.org/2025-amlc-meeting/> And stay tuned for information about registration and student funding opportunities! The Association of Marine Laboratories of the Caribbean (AMLC) <http://www.amlc-carib.org/> is a confederation of over 40 marine research, education, and resource management institutions throughout the wider Caribbean whose goal is to encourage the production and exchange of research, inform management, advance the cause of environmental education, and facilitate collaboration among its membership. The AMLC 41st scientific meeting is open to everyone, including students, scientists, and stakeholders, with an interest in marine science and policy in the wider Caribbean region. By bringing together participants from a broad collection of geographic and scientific specialties, the meeting provides a setting for the synthesis of new ideas, discoveries, and techniques; and serves to expand regional and interdisciplinary collaborations throughout the wider Caribbean region. -- Haley Oleynik communicati...@amlc-carib.org To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
