World Conference on Marine Biodiversity
The World Conference on Marine Biodiversity has the overall aim of bringing together scientists, practitioners and the public to discuss and advance our understanding of the issues surrounding the importance of biodiversity in the marine environment. The conference will address issues of marine biodiversity across a deliberately wide range of relevant spheres and interacting topics.
More specifically the conference aims to:
- Review our knowledge of marine biodiversity and its role in marine ecosystem functioning
- Assess the most critical threats to marine systems and consider management strategies
- Discuss sustainable development and socio-economic impacts on the marine sector
- Identify future research priorities
The conference will be aimed at the widest possible groups of participants stakeholders from academics to industry and include elements specifically targeted at the public and school children.
The majority of the conference will take place at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, however some elements of the public programme will take place in other locations in Aberdeen and in St Andrews.
More information, the conference programme and details on how to register can be found at www.marine-biodiversity.org
