Upcoming Events

Rome

Committee on Fisheries, COFI37

The 37th Session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI37) will convene from 7 to 11 September 2026 at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, in hybrid format. The session will discuss the newly released State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) 2026 report, FAO's flagship biennial assessment of global stocks and sector trends.

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Scotland

Scottish Ocean Cluster Summit 2026

You are invited to attend the Scottish Ocean Cluster Summit 2026, delivered by the Scottish Ocean Cluster and IBioIC on Wednesday 9th September at the Technology and Innovation Centre, Glasgow.

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Galway

Sáile Ocean Festival 2026

Sáile (the Irish word for saltwater or sea-water) is a multi-disciplinary festival designed to deepen the connection between the people of Galway and the Atlantic Ocean. By blending film, expert-led discussion, hands-on workshops, and the arts, Sáile aims to transform passive ocean awareness into active community stewardship. Set in the heart of the Claddagh and the University of Galway, the festival celebrates our marine identity and heritage while addressing the urgent climate challenges facing our coastlines.

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France

The future of fisheries advice: Are we ready for 2040?

ICES and the  European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries invite you to a special event.

10:00 –12:00 CEST Tuesday 15 September 2026
Le Quartz - National Stage, Brest, France

​This event will be livestreamed.

​​​​How do we best adapt science and advice to support fisheries management in the context of changing ecosystems? 

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