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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Brest, France

ICES Annual Science Conference 2026

This event brings together marine scientists from around the world to present innovative research, share ideas and establish long-lasting collaborative partnerships.

ICES are excited to host the Annual Science Conference (ASC) at Le Quartz - National Stage, Brest in France on 15-18 September 2026.

The ASC will feature a dynamic programme, covering key areas of ICES Science, including ecosystem science, human impacts, emerging technologies, and conservation.

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