Get Ready for YOUMARES 15!
We’re thrilled to announce that the journey continues!
🌊 YOUMARES 15 will take place from October 22–24, 2025, hosted by Kiel Marine Science (KMS) in the beautiful city of Kiel, Germany — a hub of marine research and innovation.
✨ Ocean Connections: Bridging Science, Policy, and Communities for Conservation and Recovery
We’re thrilled to unveil the official theme for YOUMARES’15, shaped by your voices and chosen by 61.1% of survey respondents!
This year, we’re focusing on connection — across disciplines, generations, and sectors. Our theme highlights the importance of uniting early-career ocean professionals, researchers, policymakers, and local communities to co-create actionable solutions for ocean conservation and recovery.
Let’s build bridges between knowledge and impact, science and society, people and the ocean.
Together, let’s shape a thriving future for our ocean💙
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💡 Stay tuned for more exciting updates are coming soon!
YOUMARES’15 will offer fresh opportunities to showcase your research, connect with fellow early-career ocean enthusiasts, and co-create solutions for a more sustainable and protected ocean. Join us for another exciting round of dynamic sessions, interactive formats, and inspiring side events that extend far beyond the conference room.
🔗 Submit your abstract by 13 July 2025 via this form
If you would like to support our conference as a sponsor, please visit the following links:
