Get Ready for YOUMARES 15!๐Ÿชธ

Weโ€™re thrilled to announce that the journey continues!

๐ŸŒŠ YOUMARES 15 will take place from October 22โ€“24, 2025, hosted by Kiel Marine Science (KMS) in the beautiful city of Kiel, Germany โ€” a hub of marine research and innovation.


โœจ Ocean Connections: Bridging Science, Policy, and Communities for Conservation and Recovery

Weโ€™re thrilled to unveil the official theme for YOUMARES’15, shaped by your voices and chosen by 61.1% of survey respondents!

This year, weโ€™re focusing on connection โ€” 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.

Letโ€™s build bridges between knowledge and impact, science and society, people and the ocean.

Together, letโ€™s shape a thriving future for our ocean๐Ÿ’™

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๐Ÿ’ก 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.

๐Ÿ”— 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:

๐Ÿš Information paper
๐Ÿš Sponsorship document and benefits