Thank you for making YOUMARES’15 a success!
🌊 YOUMARES 15 took 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’ve been 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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YOUMARES offers 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.
Over three days, the conference brought together a range of workshops, sessions, keynote talks, and networking events, all dedicated to advancing ocean science and fostering collaboration among young researchers and professionals.
📅 Discover the conference program here, summarizing the three inspiring days of ocean dialogue, innovation, and engaging activities!
If you would like to support our conference as a sponsor, please visit the following links:
