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We are thrilled to announce the dates for the 2026 World Congress of Marine Stations
Nestled in one of the world’s most isolated and pristine regions, the Pitcairn Islands offer a unique opportunity for scientific research. In 2016, the Government of the Pitcairn Islands established the Pitcairn Marine Protected Area (MPA).
We are thrilled to announce the next host for the 2026 World Congress of Marine Stations
The coastal zone is a vital component of global sustainable development and a key area of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. However, coastal ecosystems are under increasing stresses from both human activities and climate change. There is an urgent need to establish a long-term and systematic observation and research platform for the coastal ecosystems.
We are opening the call for proposals to be submitted to the WAMS Secretariat by Friday 14th March 2025.
We are pleased to announce that the full congress report from the 2nd World Congress of Marine Stations (WCMS2024) is now available! Held in Shizuoka, Japan, this gathering of global marine experts from November 27-30, 2024, has laid an important foundation for further development of the World Association of Marine Stations.
We’re thrilled to share insights from the exciting 2nd World Congress of Marine Stations, held in Shizuoka, Japan from 27-29 November 2024! This year, 79 attendees from 19 countries came together for an engaging four-day programme packed with five conference sessions, a dynamic round-table, and a lively poster session, followed by visits to marine stations in Japan.
The World Association of Marine Stations (WAMS) is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its journey towards advancing marine science globally. The World Congress of Marine Stations (WCMS) 2024 has received official endorsement from the UN’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC/UNESCO) as an activity of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
We are thrilled to announce several important updates regarding the upcoming World Congress of Marine Stations (WCMS). This global gathering of marine science professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts is shaping up to be an unmissable event. If you haven’t registered yet or submitted your abstract, now is the time to act—plus, we’ve added some exciting post-conference opportunities you won’t want to miss!